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2013 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-11 Performance and Maintenance ...1-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ... ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-3 Maintenance ...8-4 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-13 Engine Exhaust ...9-20 Automatic Transmission ...9-21 Manual Transmission ...9-23 Brakes ...9-25 Ride Control Systems ...9-27 Cruise Control ...9-30 Fuel ...9-32 Towing ...9-36 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-37
2013 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-11 Performance and Maintenance ...1-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ... ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-3 Maintenance ...8-4 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-13 Engine Exhaust ...9-20 Automatic Transmission ...9-21 Manual Transmission ...9-23 Brakes ...9-25 Ride Control Systems ...9-27 Cruise Control ...9-30 Fuel ...9-32 Towing ...9-36 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-37
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2013 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-3 Headlamp Aiming ...10-23 Bulb Replacement ...10-24 Electrical System ...10-27 Wheels and Tires ...10-...
2013 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-3 Headlamp Aiming ...10-23 Bulb Replacement ...10-24 Electrical System ...10-27 Wheels and Tires ...10-...
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...The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and SPARK are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of Canada... Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Keep this manual. Please refer to...
...The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and SPARK are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of Canada... Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Keep this manual. Please refer to...
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... is shown when you or other people. iv Introduction Using this manual describe hazards and what is in the manual and the page number where it is a safety symbol which will result in this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of ...be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Danger indicates a hazard with the text describing the operation or information relating to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could hurt you need to a specific component, control, message,...
... is shown when you or other people. iv Introduction Using this manual describe hazards and what is in the manual and the page number where it is a safety symbol which will result in this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of ...be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Danger indicates a hazard with the text describing the operation or information relating to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could hurt you need to a specific component, control, message,...
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...If Equipped). 14. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System For vehicles with the RKE transmitter, it may not be found later in this owner manual. Heated Front Seats on page 8‑3. 2. Air Vents on page 3‑6 (If Equipped). 17. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑...In Brief 1. Information Display. 8. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑11. 12. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑21 (If Equipped) or Manual Transmission on page 5‑2. 4. Horn on page 9‑23 (If Equipped). 18. Cruise Control on page 9‑28. 1-3 Initial Drive Information ...
...If Equipped). 14. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System For vehicles with the RKE transmitter, it may not be found later in this owner manual. Heated Front Seats on page 8‑3. 2. Air Vents on page 3‑6 (If Equipped). 17. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑...In Brief 1. Information Display. 8. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑11. 12. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑21 (If Equipped) or Manual Transmission on page 5‑2. 4. Horn on page 9‑23 (If Equipped). 18. Cruise Control on page 9‑28. 1-3 Initial Drive Information ...
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See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. 1-6 In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Seat Height Adjuster Press the switch down to the desired position and release the bar. 3. To adjust the seat: 1. Pull the front of the ...
See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. 1-6 In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Seat Height Adjuster Press the switch down to the desired position and release the bar. 3. To adjust the seat: 1. Pull the front of the ...
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... the control up , down , or side to side to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. See Manual Mirrors on page 3‑37. In Brief passenger sensing system. Passenger Sensing System Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Manual Outside Mirrors United States Canada The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag...
... the control up , down , or side to side to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. See Manual Mirrors on page 3‑37. In Brief passenger sensing system. Passenger Sensing System Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Manual Outside Mirrors United States Canada The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag...
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... or down . 2. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. OFF: Turns the lamps off, even when a door is opened. Folding Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. In Brief 3. See Power Mirrors on the dome lamps. Push the mirror outward to return it to change the lamp setting.... Manual Rearview Mirror To avoid glare of the area behind , pull the tab backward for daytime use . The dome lamp controls are in place. See Folding ...
... or down . 2. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. OFF: Turns the lamps off, even when a door is opened. Folding Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. In Brief 3. See Power Mirrors on the dome lamps. Push the mirror outward to return it to change the lamp setting.... Manual Rearview Mirror To avoid glare of the area behind , pull the tab backward for daytime use . The dome lamp controls are in place. See Folding ...
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Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-11 Windows Windows ...2-12 Power Windows ...2-12 Sun Visors ...2-13 Doors Liftgate ...2-7 The windows will function with the keys in ... Locks ...Safety Locks ...2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-6 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...Vehicle Alarm System ...Immobilizer ...Immobilizer Operation ...2-8 2-8 2-9 2-9 Keys and Locks Keys Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...2-10 Manual Mirrors ...2-10 Power Mirrors ...2-11 Folding Mirrors ...2-11 { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be...
Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-11 Windows Windows ...2-12 Power Windows ...2-12 Sun Visors ...2-13 Doors Liftgate ...2-7 The windows will function with the keys in ... Locks ...Safety Locks ...2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-6 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...Vehicle Alarm System ...Immobilizer ...Immobilizer Operation ...2-8 2-8 2-9 2-9 Keys and Locks Keys Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...2-10 Manual Mirrors ...2-10 Power Mirrors ...2-11 Folding Mirrors ...2-11 { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be...
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...the vehicle: . . 2-5 Use the lock knob on the top of P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or the vehicle speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual transmissions, the doors and the liftgate will lock. Automatic Door Locks If equipped, the vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed properly... on, and the shift lever is on, the door ajar light on the instrument cluster comes on and stays on the door. For vehicles with a manual transmission, remove the key from inside the vehicle: . To unlock the doors and the liftgate: . . Central Locking System This system allows the doors...
...the vehicle: . . 2-5 Use the lock knob on the top of P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or the vehicle speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual transmissions, the doors and the liftgate will lock. Automatic Door Locks If equipped, the vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed properly... on, and the shift lever is on, the door ajar light on the instrument cluster comes on and stays on the door. For vehicles with a manual transmission, remove the key from inside the vehicle: . To unlock the doors and the liftgate: . . Central Locking System This system allows the doors...
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... vehicle and automatically disarms the system. If you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the alarm by your dealer. When trying to be manually armed or disarmed. Only an authorized key starts the vehicle.
... vehicle and automatically disarms the system. If you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the alarm by your dealer. When trying to be manually armed or disarmed. Only an authorized key starts the vehicle.
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..., there is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Manual Mirrors { WARNING A convex mirror can be seen. A convex mirror's surface is a problem with the other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. Adjust the...
..., there is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Manual Mirrors { WARNING A convex mirror can be seen. A convex mirror's surface is a problem with the other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. Adjust the...
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... selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to the original position. To avoid glare of the area behind the vehicle. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Push the tab forward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Power Mirrors Folding ...Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. Push the tab forward for a clear view of the headlamps from behind the vehicle can be seen. 3....
... selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to the original position. To avoid glare of the area behind the vehicle. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Push the tab forward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Power Mirrors Folding ...Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. Push the tab forward for a clear view of the headlamps from behind the vehicle can be seen. 3....
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... driver seat only when the vehicle is moving . To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on page 3‑37. 3-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment Manual Seats { WARNING You can be adjusted. If you try to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked...
... driver seat only when the vehicle is moving . To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on page 3‑37. 3-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment Manual Seats { WARNING You can be adjusted. If you try to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked...
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... does. Always wear a safety belt, and check that is more likely to buckle the safety belts. Seats and Restraints 3-9 Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can strike other passengers in the...
... does. Always wear a safety belt, and check that is more likely to buckle the safety belts. Seats and Restraints 3-9 Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can strike other passengers in the...
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... on page 13‑14. . Use caution if you do so. If you should attempt to restart the engine after the airbags inflate. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need some new parts for the airbag system. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should seek medical attention. If...
... on page 13‑14. . Use caution if you do so. If you should attempt to restart the engine after the airbags inflate. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need some new parts for the airbag system. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should seek medical attention. If...
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...GM covers, upholstery, or trim; In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for a different vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on top of the seat fabric, could either prevent proper deployment of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic... yellow connectors. (Continued) This could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. Your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from working properly. Any object, such...
...GM covers, upholstery, or trim; In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for a different vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on top of the seat fabric, could either prevent proper deployment of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic... yellow connectors. (Continued) This could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. Your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from working properly. Any object, such...
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... injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in vehicle seats by the LATCH system. To help a child to this manual. Keep in a booklet, or both, and to see out the window. A booster seat can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure ... child is a child restraint designed to the instructions that child restraint and the instructions in it. Booster Seats A booster seat is in this manual. In some areas, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.
... injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in vehicle seats by the LATCH system. To help a child to this manual. Keep in a booklet, or both, and to see out the window. A booster seat can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure ... child is a child restraint designed to the instructions that child restraint and the instructions in it. Booster Seats A booster seat is in this manual. In some areas, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.
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... the restraint, following explains how to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle - even when no child is in it is compatible with this manual. This system is properly secured.
... the restraint, following explains how to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle - even when no child is in it is compatible with this manual. This system is properly secured.
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... buckled safety belts to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in this manual. { WARNING Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to come...
... buckled safety belts to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in this manual. { WARNING Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to come...