wheel CHEVROLET SPARK 2018 Owner's Guide
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features are also available through
the instrument cluster and steering
wheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the
operation, center stack controls,
and infotainment display
controls.
. Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the
speakers.
. Set up phone numbers in
advance so they can be called
easily by touching a single
control or by using a single voice
command if equipped with
Bluetooth phone capability.
See Defensive Driving 0166.
To play the infotainment system with
the ignition off, see Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0183.Theft-Deterrent Feature
The infotainment system has an
electronic security system installed
to prevent theft.
The infotainment system only works
in the vehicle in which it was first
installed, and cannot be used in
another vehicle.
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4.d
.Radio: Press and release to
go to the next station or
channel. Press and hold to
fast seek the next track or
strongest station or
channel.
. USB/Music/Pictures: Press
to go to the next content.
Press and hold to fast
forward.
5.
5
. Press and release to
access the phone screen,
answer an incoming call,
or access the device home
screen.
Home Page
Infotainment Display Controls
Infotainment display controls show
on the screen when available. When
a function is unavailable, the
controls may gray out. When a
function is selected, the controls
may highlight.
Home Page Features
Press{to go to the Home Page.
Audio : Touch to select AM, FM,
SiriusXM (if equipped), USB/iPod/
Bluetooth Audio, or AUX.
Gallery : Touch to view a picture or
movie.
Phone : Touch to activate the
phone features (if equipped).
See Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) 0151 orBluetooth
(Overview) 0149.
Projection : Touch to access
supported devices when connected.
See USB Port 0143. Settings :
Touch to access the
Personalization menu. See Vehicle
Personalization 0121.
OnStar : If equipped, touch to
access the OnStar menu. See
OnStar Overview 0314.
Operation
Radio Controls
The infotainment system is operated
by using the center stack controls,
menus shown on the display, and
steering wheel controls.
Turning the System On or Off
O:Press to turn the radio on.
Press and hold to turn the radio off.
Automatic Switch-Off
If the infotainment system has been
turned on after the ignition is off, the
system will turn off automatically
after 10 minutes.
Volume Control
O: Turn to increase or decrease.
Press when the system is on to
mute and unmute the system.
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.Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with
all cell phones. See “Pairing”
later in this section.
{Warning
When using a cell phone, it can
be distracting to look too long or
too often at the screen of the
phone or the infotainment system.
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth-capable cell
phone with a Hands-Free Profile to
make and receive phone calls. The
infotainment system is used to
control the system. The system can
be used while on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY.
See Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access) 0176 orIgnition Positions
(Key Access) 0178. Not all phones
support all functions and not all
phones work with the Bluetooth system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth
for more information about
compatible phones.
The Bluetooth system range can be
up to 9.1 m (30 ft).
There may be restrictions on using
Bluetooth wireless technology in
some locations.
Due to the variety of Bluetooth
devices and their firmware versions,
the device may respond differently
when performing over Bluetooth.
On a current phone call, an image
of the current contact from the
phone's contact list may be
displayed. Not all phones are
compatible with this feature.
Refer to the cell phone
manufacturer
’s user guide for
questions about the phone's
Bluetooth functionality.
Bluetooth Controls
If equipped with Bluetooth capability,
use the controls on the infotainment
system and the steering wheel to
operate the system. Steering Wheel Controls
b/g:
Press to interact with
Bluetooth or OnStar, if equipped.
See Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) 0151 orBluetooth
(Overview) 0149 orOnStar
Overview 0314.
$/i:Press to decline an
incoming call or end a current call.
Press to mute or unmute the
infotainment system when not on
a call.
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Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls)
To use infotainment controls to
access the menu system, see
Overview0136.
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the
vehicle before it can be used. See
your cell phone manufacturer's user
guide for Bluetooth functions before
pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth
phone is not connected, calls will be
made using OnStar Hands-Free
Calling, if available. See OnStar
Overview 0314.
Pairing Information
. A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to
the vehicle as a phone and an
MP3 player at the same time.
. Up to 10 cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system.
. The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving. .
Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone
is deleted from the system.
. Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
system at a time.
. If multiple paired cell phones are
within range of the system, the
system connects to the first
available paired cell phone in the
order that they were first paired.
When the Bluetooth device and
infotainment system are
successfully paired, the phone book
is downloaded automatically. This is
dependent on the type of phone
paired. If the automatic download
does not occur, proceed with the
phone book download on the
phone. Pairing a Phone
–SSP and No
Paired Device
When there is no paired device on
the infotainment system and Simple
Secure Pairing (SSP) is supported:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch Phone, press
5on the
center stack, or press
b/gon
the steering wheel without
OnStar.
3. Touch Search Device.
4. Touch the desired device to pair on the searched list
screen.
5. Touch Yes on the pop-up screen of the Bluetooth device
and infotainment system.
6. When the Bluetooth device and infotainment system are
successfully paired, the phone
screen is displayed on the
infotainment system.
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Pairing a Phone–SSP and Paired
Device
When a paired device is on the
infotainment system and SSP is
supported:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device Management.
4. Touch the desired device to pair. When the Bluetooth
device and infotainment system
are successfully paired,
Z/5
is displayed on the pair device
screen. If no desired device is
available go to Step 5.
5. Touch Search Device to search for the desired device.
6. Touch the desired device to pair on the searched list
screen.
7. Touch Yes on the pop-up screen of the Bluetooth device
and infotainment system. .
The connected phone is
highlighted by
5.
.
Z/5indicates the hands-free
and phone music functions are
enabled.
.
5indicates only the hands-free
function is enabled.
.
Zindicates only Bluetooth
music is enabled.
Pairing a Phone –No SSP and No
Paired Device
When there is no paired device on
the infotainment system and SSP is
not supported:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch Phone, press
5on the
center stack, or press
b/gon
the steering wheel without
OnStar.
3. Touch Search Device.
4. Touch the desired device to pair on the searched list
screen. 5. Input the Personal
Identification Number (PIN)
code (default: 1234) to the
Bluetooth device. When the
Bluetooth device and
infotainment system are
successfully paired, the
PHONE screen is displayed on
the infotainment system.
When the connection fails, a failure
message is displayed on the
infotainment system.
If a Bluetooth device was previously
connected, the infotainment system
executes the auto connection.
However, if the Bluetooth setting on
the Bluetooth device is turned off, a
failure message is displayed on the
infotainment system.
Pairing a Phone –No SSP and
Paired Device
When a paired device is on the
infotainment system and SSP is not
supported:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch Settings.
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Auto support see https://
support.google.com/androidauto.
For Apple CarPlay support see
www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple
or Google may change or suspend
availability at any time. Android
Auto, Android, Google, Google Play,
and other marks are trademarks of
Google Inc.; Apple CarPlay is a
trademark of Apple Inc.
Hands-Free Phone
General Information
Vehicles with a Hands-Free Phone
system can use a Bluetooth-capable
cell phone with a hands-free profile
to make and receive phone calls.
The infotainment system and voice
control are used to operate the
system. Not all phones support all
functions and not all phones work
with the Hands-Free Phone system.
Hands-Free Phone Controls
Use the controls on the infotainment
system and the steering wheel to
operate the Hands-Free Phone
system.Steering Wheel Controls
Steering wheel controls can be
used to:
.
Answer incoming calls.
. End a call.
. Decline a call.
. Make an outgoing call using the
number left from the last call
received.
b/g:Press to answer incoming
calls.
$/i: Press to end a call,
decline a call, or cancel an
operation.
Making a Call by Entering a Phone
Number
. Press
5on the center stack.
. Press
{, then touch PHONE on
the screen.
. Press
b/gon the steering
wheel. If a wrong number is entered, touch
}to delete the number one digit at
a time, or touch and hold
}to
delete all digits of the number.
Switching a Call to the Cell Phone
(Private Mode)
To switch the call from the cell
phone to hands-free:
1. Touch
0.
2. Touch
0again to switch back
to hands-free.
Turning the Microphone On
and Off
Touch
3to turn the microphone on
or off.
Calling by Redial
To call by using redial:
. Press
b/gon the steering
wheel controls to display the
redial guidance screen.
. Touch
5on the phone screen.
Redialing is not possible when there
is no call history.
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Taking Calls
When a phone call comes through
the connected Bluetooth cell phone,
the audio system will be muted or
paused and the phone will ring with
the relevant information displayed.
Press
b/gon the steering wheel
controls, touch
5on the screen,
or press
5on the center stack.
To decline the call, press
$/ion
the steering wheel controls or touch
Reject on the screen.
Using the Contacts Menu
1. Touch contacts on the phone screen.
2. Touch
QorRto scroll through
the list.
3. Touch the phone book entry to call.
4. If there is more than one number associated with the
name, touch the number
to dial. Searching for Contacts Entries
1. Touch contacts on the phone screen.
2. Touch
9on the contacts
screen.
3. Use the keypad to input the name to search. For details,
see “Searching for a Name”
following.
4. Touch the phone book entry to call.
5. If there is more than one number associated with the
name, touch the number
to dial.
When the Bluetooth device and
infotainment system are
successfully paired, the phone book
will download. Some phones may
not download automatically. If this
happens, connect it again or
proceed with the phone book
download on the phone. Searching for a Name
Select characters by using the
keypad on the phone book screen.
As characters are selected, the
names that include those characters
will display on the phone book
screen. As more characters of the
name are entered, the list of
possible names is shortened.
To search for the name Alex:
1. Touch (abc) to select the first character.
2. Touch (jkl) three times to select the second character.
3. Touch (def) two times to select the third character.
4. Touch (wxy) two times to select the fourth character.
Making a Call from Call History 1. Touch Call History on the phone screen.
2. Touch one of the following for:
.
WAll calls history.
.
[Dialed calls.
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Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.
.Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices. .
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment section for
more information on using that
system and the navigation system,
if equipped, including pairing and
using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the seat belt. See Seat Belts054.
. Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.
. Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.
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.Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.
{Warning
Drinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious —or even
fatal —collision if you drive after
drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with
a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
with a group, designate a driver
who will not drink.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating
are important factors in helping to
control a vehicle while driving.
Braking
Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding to
push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is
about three-quarters of a second. In
that time, a vehicle moving at
100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m
(66 ft), which could be a lot of
distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
include:
. Keep enough distance between
you and the vehicle in front
of you.
. Avoid needless heavy braking.
. Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops while the
vehicle is being driven, brake
normally but do not pump the
brakes. Doing so could make the
pedal harder to push down. If the
engine stops, there will be some
power brake assist but it will be
used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it
can take longer to stop and the
brake pedal will be harder to push.
Steering
Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power
steering. It does not have power
steering fluid. Regular maintenance
is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due
to a system malfunction, the vehicle
can be steered, but may require
increased effort. See your dealer if
there is a problem.
If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel and is
held against that position for an
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced.
If the steering assist is used for an
extended period of time, power
assist may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering
assist should return when the
system cools down.
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See your dealer if there is a
problem.
Curve Tips
.Take curves at a reasonable
speed.
. Reduce speed before entering a
curve.
. Maintain a reasonable steady
speed through the curve.
. Wait until the vehicle is out of
the curve before accelerating
gently into the straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
.There are some situations when
steering around a problem may
be more effective than braking.
. Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn
180 degrees without removing
a hand.
. The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) allows steering while
braking.
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving. Follow
these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the
way, steer the vehicle so that it
straddles the edge of the
pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the
right front tire contacts the
pavement edge. 3. Turn the steering wheel to go
straight down the roadway.
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
.Braking Skid —wheels are not
rolling.
. Steering or Cornering Skid —
too much speed or steering in a
curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force.
. Acceleration Skid —too much
throttle causes the driving
wheels to spin.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids
by taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not
overdriving those conditions. But
skids are always possible.