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Chevrolet Spark GAS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
9234780) - 2016 - CRC - 10/15/15
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 21
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 88
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 131
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 162
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 278
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 293
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 304
OnStar ........................ 307
Index .................... 317

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2 Introduction
Introduction
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 trademarks and/or
service marks of General Motors
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Limited”for
Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23186641 A First Printing ©2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,”or “Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*:Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0:Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
5/g:Audio Steering Wheel
Controls or OnStar
®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer

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j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
O:Power
>:Safety Belt Reminders
g:StabiliTrak
®
Off
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak
®
i:Traction Control Off
a:Under Pressure
M:Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate .......................... 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Passenger Sensing System . . . 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) ....................... 16
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 16
Bluetooth
®
..................... 16
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 18
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 19
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 20
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Roadside Assistance
Program ...................... 20

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6 In Brief
Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents 0159.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0125.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0129
3. Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0128.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0107.
4. Instrument Cluster 094.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0107.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 090.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 091.
6. Hazard Warning
Flashers 0127.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0126.
8. Infotainment 0131.
9. Power Outlets 092.
10. Climate Control
Systems 0157.
11. Heated Front Seats 047 (If
Equipped).
12. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0183 (If
Equipped) or Manual
Transmission 0184 (If
Equipped).
13. Parking Brake 0187.
14. Auxiliary Devices 0140 (If
Equipped).
15. Ignition Positions (Key Access)
0173 or Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access) 0175.
16. Steering Wheel Controls 089
(If Equipped).
17. Horn 090.
18. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 089.
19. Cruise Control 0190 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0195 (If Equipped).
20. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0188.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0197 (If Equipped).
21. Instrument Panel Fuse
Block 0235.
22. Hood Release. See
Hood 0207.
23. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 099.

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8 In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
For vehicles with the RKE
transmitter, it may work up to 20 m
(66 ft) away from the vehicle.
LS
1LT
2LT
Press the key release button to
release the key. The key can be
used for the ignition and all locks.
Press Kto unlock the driver door or
all doors and the liftgate.
Press Qto lock all doors and the
liftgate.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0120.
Press and release 7to initiate
vehicle locator.

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Press and hold 7for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press 7again to cancel the panic
alarm.
See Keys 021 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) 024 or Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access) 026.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
.Use the key in the driver door to
lock and unlock the door.
.Press Qor Kon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
.Press Qor Kon the power door
lock switch.
.Use the lock knob on the top of
the door panel.
See Door Locks 030.
Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate, press Kon
the power door lock switch or on the
RKE transmitter to unlock all doors.
If equipped, use the key in the key
cylinder.
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.
See Liftgate 033.