lights CHEVROLET SPARK 2021 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14622955) -
2021 - CRC - 8/17/20
18 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Press the touch pad and lift to open or,
if equipped, pull the handle and lift up.
To lock the liftgate, press
Qon the power
door lock switch or on the RKE transmitter.
If equipped, lock using the key in the key
cylinder. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access) 09or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access) 011.
When closing the liftgate, close from the
center so that it fully latches.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.
The security light, on the instrument panel
near the windshield, indicates the status of
the system:
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the
delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the
hood, or the liftgate is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle with one of the
following:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
.With a door open, pressQon the
interior.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the alarm system
is operating. Pressing
Qon the RKE
transmitter a second time will bypass
the 30-second delay and immediately
arm the alarm system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the
doors are locked with the key.
If the driver door or liftgate is opened
without first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and the
lights will flash to indicate a pre-alarm.
If the vehicle is not started, or the door is
not unlocked by pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm,
the alarm will be activated.
The alarm will also be activated if the
passenger door, the liftgate, or the hood is
opened without first disarming the system.
When the alarm is activated, the turn
signals flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will then
re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized
event.

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14622955) -
2021 - CRC - 8/17/20
Keys, Doors, and Windows 19
Disarming the System
To disarm the system or turn off the alarm
if it has been activated, do one of the
following:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
.Lock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter
after all occupants have left the vehicle
and all doors are closed.
.Always unlock the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter. Unlocking the driver door
with the key will not disarm the alarm.
Unlocking the driver door with the key
will not disarm the system or turn off the
alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
IfKis pressed on the RKE transmitter and
the horn chirps or the lights flash three
times, a previous alarm occurred while the
system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a message
will appear on the DIC. See Vehicle Messages
(Base Level Cluster) 087 or
Vehicle Messages (Uplevel Cluster) 088 for
more information.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement 0248.
Immobilizer Operation (Key
Access)
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent
system.
The system does not have to be manually
armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically immobilized
when the key is removed from the ignition.
The system is automatically disarmed when
the vehicle is started with the correct key.
The key uses a transponder that matches an
immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and
automatically disarms the system. Only an
authorized key starts the vehicle. The vehicle
may not start if the key is damaged.
The security light, in the instrument cluster,
comes on if there is a problem with arming
or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when the
ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the security
light stays on, there is a problem with the
system. Turn the ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and the
key appears to be undamaged or the light
continues to stay on, try another ignition
key. If the engine does not start with the
other key, the vehicle needs service. If the
vehicle does start, the first key may be
damaged. See your dealer who can service
the theft-deterrent system and have a new
key made.
Do not leave the key or device that disarms
or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in
the vehicle.
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless
Access)
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent
system.
The system does not have to be manually
armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically immobilized
when the transmitter leaves the vehicle.

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14622955) -
2021 - CRC - 8/17/20
Instruments and Controls 67
Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . 74
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Owner Manual Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Operate Pedal Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Power Steering Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light . . . 78
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light . . . . . . . . . 79
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Immobilizer Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Reduced Engine Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Hood Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . 83
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages (Base Level Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Vehicle Messages (Uplevel Cluster) . . . . . 88
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14622955) -
2021 - CRC - 8/17/20
Instruments and Controls 71
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from the
power outlet can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty. The
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only, such as cell phone
charge cords.
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive repair
or replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could prevent
injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly when
the engine is started to indicate they are
working. When one of the warning lights
comes on and stays on while driving,
or when one of the gauges shows there
may be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs
can be costly and even dangerous.

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14622955) -
2021 - CRC - 8/17/20
Instruments and Controls 75
If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on
the passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the passenger sensing system
has turned off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and knee airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there are no
lights at all, there may be a problem with
the lights or the passenger sensing system.
See your dealer for service.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever comes
on and stays on, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness Light 074 for
more information, including important
safety information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on briefly
when the ignition is turned on, but the
engine is not running, as a check to show
the light is working. It should go out when
the engine is started.
If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there may be a problem with the
electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, or is flashing, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays
a message. If a short distance must be
driven with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio and air
conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s emission
control on-board diagnostic system. If this
light is on while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and the
vehicle may require service. The light should
come on to show that it is working when
the ignition is on with the engine not
running for Key Access or in Service Mode
for Keyless Access. See Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access) 0136 or
Ignition Positions (Key Access) 0134.
Malfunctions are often indicated by the
system before any problem is noticeable.
Being aware of the light and seeking service
promptly when it comes on may prevent
damage.

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14622955) -
2021 - CRC - 8/17/20
Instruments and Controls 89
2. Touch Vehicle to display a list ofavailable options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Touch
9orRto turn a feature off or on.
5. Touch
zto go to the top level of the
Settings menu.
The menu may contain the following:
Vehicle
The menu may contain the following:
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a message when
the rear door has been opened before or
during operation of the vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Collision / Detection Systems
Touch and the following may display:
.Park Assist
.Forward Collision System
Park Assist
This feature can assist in backing up and
parking the vehicle. See Park Assist0153.
Touch Off or On. Forward Collision System
This setting controls the vehicle response
when detecting a vehicle ahead of you. The
Off setting disables all FCA and AEB
functions. With the Alert and Brake setting,
both FCA and AEB are available. The Alert
setting disables AEB. See
Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) 0155.
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Comfort and Convenience
Touch and the following may display:
.Chime Volume
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the chime
volume level.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to adjust the volume.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
When on and the front wiper is on, the rear
wiper will automatically activate when the
vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse).
Touch Off or On.
Lighting
Touch and the following may display:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exterior lamps and
allows some exterior lamps and most
interior lamps to turn on briefly when
Kon
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
is pressed to locate the vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how long the
exterior lamps stay on when leaving the
vehicle when it is dark outside.
Touch Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds,
or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Touch and the following may display:
.Open Door Anti Lock Out
.Auto Door Unlock
.Delayed Door Lock

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14622955) -
2021 - CRC - 8/17/20
90 Instruments and Controls
Open Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the driver
door from locking until the door is closed.
If this feature is turned on, the Delayed
Door Lock menu will not be available.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the doors
will automatically unlock when the vehicle is
shifted into P (Park) with an automatic
transmission or when the vehicle is turned
off with a manual transmission.
Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the locking
of the doors. To override the delay, press
the power door lock switch on the door.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start
Touch and the following may display:
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
.Remote Lock Feedback
.Remote Door Unlock
.Passive Door Unlock
.Passive Door Lock
.Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will flash when
unlocking the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter
Touch Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type of
feedback is given when locking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
Touch Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Only,
or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors will
unlock when pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter.
Touch All Doors or Driver Door.
Passive Door Unlock
This allows the selection of what doors will
unlock when using the button on the driver
door to unlock the vehicle.
Touch All Doors or Driver Door. Passive Door Lock
This feature specifies if the vehicle will
automatically lock, or lock and alert you
after all the doors are closed, and you walk
away from the vehicle with RKE transmitter.
See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access) 09or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access) 011.
Touch Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert when the RKE
transmitter is left in the vehicle. This menu
also enables Remote No Longer in Vehicle
Alert.
Touch Off or On.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment system and
steering wheel controls. It may also limit
access to vehicle storage locations,
if equipped.
To enable valet mode: 1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Touch Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14622955) -
2021 - CRC - 8/17/20
92 Lighting
Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . 92
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 93
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . 94
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 96
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the outboard side of
the steering column.
There are four positions:
O: Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn to
O
again to reactivate the AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will automatically
reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park).
AUTO : If equipped, turns the exterior lamps
on and off automatically depending on
outside lighting.
;: Turns on the parking lamps including
all lamps except the headlamps.
5: Turns the headlamps on together with
the parking lamps and instrument panel
lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver
door is opened when the ignition switch is
off and the headlamps are on.
#: If equipped, press to turn the fog lamps
on or off.
See Fog Lamps 095.
When the lights are on,
;will be lit. See
Lamps On Reminder 082.
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
A reminder chime will sound when the
headlamps or parking lamps are manually
turned on when the ignition is off and a
door is open. To disable the chime, turn the
light off.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
The headlamps must be on for this feature
to work.
Push the turn signal lever away from you to
turn the high beams on.

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14622955) -
2021 - CRC - 8/17/20
Lighting 93
The3light comes on in the instrument
cluster while the high beams are on and the
ignition is on.
To return to low beams, push the lever
again or pull the lever toward you and
release.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature is used to signal to the vehicle
ahead that you want to pass.
Pull the turn signal lever toward you until
the high-beam headlamps come on, then
release the lever to turn them off.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. Fully
functional DRL are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.
The DRL system makes the headlamps come
on when the following conditions are met:
.The ignition is on.
.The exterior lamp control is in the AUTO.
.The vehicle is not parked.
.The light sensor determines it is daytime. When the DRL system is on, the taillamps,
sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, and
instrument panel lights do not come on
unless the exterior lamp control is turned to
the parking lamp or headlamp position.
The DRL system turns off when one of the
following conditions is met:
.The ignition is off.
.The vehicle is parked.
.The high-beam headlamps are on.
.The low-beam headlamps are on.
.The light sensor determines it is
nighttime.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL can
only be turned off when the vehicle is
parked.
The regular headlamp system should be
used when needed.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside and the
exterior lamp control is in the automatic
position, the headlamps come on
automatically. See Exterior Lamp Controls
0 92.
The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Make sure it is not
covered, or the headlamps will be on when
they are not needed.
The system may also turn on the headlamps
when driving through a parking garage or
tunnel.
If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the
automatic headlamp system comes on
immediately. If it is light outside when the
vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight
delay before the automatic headlamp
system changes to the Daytime Running
Lamp (DRL). During that delay, the
instrument cluster may not be as bright as
usual. Make sure the instrument panel

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14622955) -
2021 - CRC - 8/17/20
94 Lighting
brightness control is in the full bright
position. SeeInstrument Panel Illumination
Control 095.
When it is bright enough outside, the
headlamps will turn off or may change
to DRL.
The automatic headlamp system turns off
when the exterior lamp control or the
ignition is off.
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are activated in
daylight with the vehicle on, and the
exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the
headlamps, parking lamps, and other
exterior lamps come on. The transition time
for the lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are not
operating, these lamps turn off. Move the
exterior lamp control to
Por;to
disable this feature.
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flasher button is on the
center stack.
|: Press to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps flash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble. Press
the button again to turn the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on,
the turn signals will not work.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever all the way up or down to
signal a turn.
An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes
in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow
starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold
it there until the lane change is completed.
If the lever is moved momentarily to the
lane change position, the arrow will flash
three times.
The lever returns to its starting position
whenever it is released.
If after signaling a turn or a lane change the
arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a
signal bulb may be burned out.