climate settings CHEVROLET SPARK 2021 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14622955) -
2021 - CRC - 8/17/20
120 Climate Controls
Air Delivery Mode Control :Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to change the current
airflow mode.
Select from the following air delivery
modes:
Y: Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
\: Air is divided between the instrument
panel and floor outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor outlets.
W:This mode clears the windows of fog
or moisture. Air is directed to the floor,
windshield, and side window outlets.
1: This mode clears the windshield of fog
or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
Do not drive the vehicle until all windows
are clear.
In defrost or defog mode, excessive air
conditioning use can cause the windows to
fog. If this happens, change the air delivery
mode to
Yand reduce the fan speed.
A/C : If equipped with air conditioning,
follow these steps to use the system. Turn
Ato the desired speed. The air conditioning does not operate when the fan
control knob is in the off position. Press A/C
to turn the air conditioning on and off.
When A/C is pressed, an indicator light
comes on to show that the air conditioning
is on.
For quick cool down on hot days:
1. Open the windows to let hot air escape.
2. Press
M.
3. Press A/C.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest
Aspeed.
Using these settings together for long
periods of time may cause the air inside the
vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this
from happening, after the air in the vehicle
has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
M: This mode recirculates and helps to
quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can
be used to reduce the entry of outside air
and odors.
Press
Mto turn the recirculation mode
on. An indicator light comes on to show
that the recirculation is on. Press
Magain
to return to outside air mode. Using the recirculation mode for extended
periods may cause the windows to fog.
If this happens, select the defrost mode.
If the air delivery mode is set to
Wor1,
A/C operation and outside air mode will be
fixed to defog or defrost as quickly as
possible regardless of indicator status.
Rear Window and Outside Mirror
Defogger
1: Press to turn the rear window and
outside mirror defogger on or off. An
indicator light comes on to show that the
feature is on.
The rear window defogger can be turned off
by pressing
1again or by turning the
ignition off or to ACC/ACCESSORY.
If equipped with heated outside mirrors,
they turn on with the rear window defogger
and help to clear fog or frost from the
surface of the mirror. See Heated Mirrors
0 21.
Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp object to
clear the inside rear window can damage
the rear window defogger. Repairs would
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Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14622955) -
2021 - CRC - 8/17/20
Driving and Operating 125
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here
are some driving tips to get the best fuel
economy possible:
.Set the climate controls to the desired
temperature after the engine is started,
or turn them off when not required.
.Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for long periods
of time.
.When road and weather conditions are
appropriate, use cruise control.
.Always follow posted speed limits or
drive more slowly when conditions
require.
.Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.Combine several trips into a single trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires with the same
TPC Spec number molded into the tire's
sidewall near the size.
.Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
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 Belts 030.

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14622955) -
2021 - CRC - 8/17/20
266 Index
Replacing LATCH System Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . 140
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . .142
S
Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd)
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . 31
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 62
Security
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 162
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Service (cont'd)
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . 225
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126