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2014 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 ...License Agreements ...7-42 Climate Controls ...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 ...9-29 Driver Assistance Systems ...9-32 Fuel ...9-34...
2014 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 ...License Agreements ...7-42 Climate Controls ...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 ...9-29 Driver Assistance Systems ...9-32 Fuel ...9-34...
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... what they mean. Controls or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) 5 /g : Audio Steering Wheel ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge *: Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to...
... what they mean. Controls or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) 5 /g : Audio Steering Wheel ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge *: Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to...
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... ...1-9 Interior Lighting ...1-9 Exterior Lighting ...1-10 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-10 Climate Controls ...1-11 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control ...1-14 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-15 Engine Oil Life System ...1-15 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-15 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-16 OnStar® ...1-16 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...1-11 Satellite Radio ...1-11 Portable...
... ...1-9 Interior Lighting ...1-9 Exterior Lighting ...1-10 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-10 Climate Controls ...1-11 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control ...1-14 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-15 Engine Oil Life System ...1-15 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-15 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-16 OnStar® ...1-16 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...1-11 Satellite Radio ...1-11 Portable...
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... pressures. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-43. Engine Oil Life System The low tire pressure warning light alerts to get the best fuel economy possible....the tire pressure is driven. pressure shown on both systems. i and g go off as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a Code 82 or a : % CHANGE DIC message when it is necessary to change . ...
... pressures. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-43. Engine Oil Life System The low tire pressure warning light alerts to get the best fuel economy possible....the tire pressure is driven. pressure shown on both systems. i and g go off as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a Code 82 or a : % CHANGE DIC message when it is necessary to change . ...
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... when conditions require. When road and weather conditions are automatically enrolled in -vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for long periods of a new Chevrolet, you are appropriate, use cruise control. Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into a single trip. See Roadside Assistance Program on...
... when conditions require. When road and weather conditions are automatically enrolled in -vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for long periods of a new Chevrolet, you are appropriate, use cruise control. Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into a single trip. See Roadside Assistance Program on...
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Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be locked and unlocked normally. Unlock the door from the inside and open from the inside , the safety ...
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be locked and unlocked normally. Unlock the door from the inside and open from the inside , the safety ...
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..." in only outside , use the key in the liftgate lock. If the vehicle is clear before opening it. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9-20. { Caution To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is equipped...
..." in only outside , use the key in the liftgate lock. If the vehicle is clear before opening it. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9-20. { Caution To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is equipped...
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... when the key is a problem with the correct key. Only an authorized key starts the vehicle. The security light, in the vehicle. If the engine does not start with the system. Do not leave the key or device that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms... the doors using the RKE transmitter, or start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine still does not start the vehicle. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is activated by accident, turn off the alarm by your dealer...
... when the key is a problem with the correct key. Only an authorized key starts the vehicle. The security light, in the vehicle. If the engine does not start with the system. Do not leave the key or device that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms... the doors using the RKE transmitter, or start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine still does not start the vehicle. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is activated by accident, turn off the alarm by your dealer...
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... heat the driver or passenger seat. To reduce the risk of burns, people with the safety belts still fastened may cause burns. To operate, the engine must be folded down : 1. Folding a rear seat with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for Children (LATCH System) on page...
... heat the driver or passenger seat. To reduce the risk of burns, people with the safety belts still fastened may cause burns. To operate, the engine must be folded down : 1. Folding a rear seat with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for Children (LATCH System) on page...
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... OFF Light ...5-17 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light ...5-18 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-18 Tire Pressure Light ...5-19 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-19 Low Fuel Warning Light ...5-19 Immobilizer Light ...5-20 Reduced Engine Power Light ...5-20 High-Beam On Light ...5-20 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL... Control Light ...5-21 Door Ajar Light ...5-21 Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) ...5-22 Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages ...5-25 Engine Oil Messages ...5-26 Tire Messages ...5-26 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...5-27
... OFF Light ...5-17 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light ...5-18 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-18 Tire Pressure Light ...5-19 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-19 Low Fuel Warning Light ...5-19 Immobilizer Light ...5-20 Reduced Engine Power Light ...5-20 High-Beam On Light ...5-20 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL... Control Light ...5-21 Door Ajar Light ...5-21 Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) ...5-22 Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages ...5-25 Engine Oil Messages ...5-26 Tire Messages ...5-26 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...5-27
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... costly and even dangerous. Warning lights come on while driving, or when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. When one of the gauges shows there may be a problem with...
... costly and even dangerous. Warning lights come on while driving, or when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. When one of the gauges shows there may be a problem with...
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... (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm). The fuel gauge indicates about . An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates on . Odometer Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). To reset the trip odometer to zero, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-19 for more information. When...
... (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm). The fuel gauge indicates about . An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates on . Odometer Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). To reset the trip odometer to zero, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-19 for more information. When...
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... the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. The malfunction indicator lamp comes on could drain the battery. It should go out when the engine is not running, as a check to show it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off symbol is lit on , and the...
... the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. The malfunction indicator lamp comes on could drain the battery. It should go out when the engine is not running, as a check to show it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off symbol is lit on , and the...
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... page 10-3. Diagnosis and service might not run as smoothly. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. Avoid hard accelerations. This could damage the emission control system on , the emission controls might not work as well, (Continued) If...Modifications made to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. Malfunctions often are indicated by the vehicle warranty. 5-13 Caution (Continued) to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the light can cause this light to the vehicle. If...
... page 10-3. Diagnosis and service might not run as smoothly. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. Avoid hard accelerations. This could damage the emission control system on , the emission controls might not work as well, (Continued) If...Modifications made to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. Malfunctions often are indicated by the vehicle warranty. 5-13 Caution (Continued) to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the light can cause this light to the vehicle. If...
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...may be required. emission system test equipment will likely connect to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might go away once the engine is warmed up , Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Depending on acceleration. The vehicle may correct an emission control system malfunction: .... where you live, your dealer for assistance in an emission control system inspection and maintenance program. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to turn the light off or improperly installed. These conditions might have made the light turn off, your dealer can determine...
...may be required. emission system test equipment will likely connect to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might go away once the engine is warmed up , Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Depending on acceleration. The vehicle may correct an emission control system malfunction: .... where you live, your dealer for assistance in an emission control system inspection and maintenance program. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to turn the light off or improperly installed. These conditions might have made the light turn off, your dealer can determine...
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... ignition is on, the brake system warning light will not work and there is a problem with the brake system warning light on briefly when the engine is started. This light comes on can lead to a crash. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the antilock brakes will also... brakes will still work . The light will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If it stays on page 10-66. Then start the engine again to ON. If the light does not come on when the parking brake is set. See Towing the Vehicle on after the vehicle has...
... ignition is on, the brake system warning light will not work and there is a problem with the brake system warning light on briefly when the engine is started. This light comes on can lead to a crash. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the antilock brakes will also... brakes will still work . The light will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If it stays on page 10-66. Then start the engine again to ON. If the light does not come on when the parking brake is set. See Towing the Vehicle on after the vehicle has...
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...your dealer. For manual transmission vehicles, there is an up-shift light that comes on page 9-27. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If this happens, see your dealer for best fuel economy. If it is working normally, the indicator light then turns off by pressing and ... It shows when to shift to show it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Manual Transmission on briefly while starting the engine. Instruments and Controls 5-17 Up-Shift Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a check to the ...
...your dealer. For manual transmission vehicles, there is an up-shift light that comes on page 9-27. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If this happens, see your dealer for best fuel economy. If it is working normally, the indicator light then turns off by pressing and ... It shows when to shift to show it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Manual Transmission on briefly while starting the engine. Instruments and Controls 5-17 Up-Shift Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a check to the ...
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...this light on and not flashing, the TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak system have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. See Engine Overheating on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. If the indicator/warning light is on page ... by your dealer. 5-18 Instruments and Controls If the light does not come on briefly when the engine is started. Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The StabiliTrak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on , have...
...this light on and not flashing, the TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak system have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. See Engine Overheating on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. If the indicator/warning light is on page ... by your dealer. 5-18 Instruments and Controls If the light does not come on briefly when the engine is started. Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The StabiliTrak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on , have...
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... 10-42. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is not flowing through the engine properly. For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the vehicle is started. See your dealer. It ... vehicle warranty. Instruments and Controls 5-19 Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for changing engine oil. Check the oil level as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on page 10-44. Low Fuel Warning...
... 10-42. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is not flowing through the engine properly. For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the vehicle is started. See your dealer. It ... vehicle warranty. Instruments and Controls 5-19 Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for changing engine oil. Check the oil level as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on page 10-44. Low Fuel Warning...
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...of the center stack, turns on but acceleration and speed might be reduced. The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is started . If this light stays on page 6-1 for diagnosis and repair. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on , see ...your dealer. 5-20 Instruments and Controls This light also comes on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the malfunction indicator lamp, displays when a noticeable reduction in use . If it does not, ...
...of the center stack, turns on but acceleration and speed might be reduced. The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is started . If this light stays on page 6-1 for diagnosis and repair. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on , see ...your dealer. 5-20 Instruments and Controls This light also comes on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the malfunction indicator lamp, displays when a noticeable reduction in use . If it does not, ...