2013 CHEVROLET SPARK ESP

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Infotainment System 7-21
‐Press route preview to preview
the route. The distance
information among turns from
current position to destination
can be checked. Check the
distance information by
pressing
QorR. If there is no
operation for about
five seconds, the current
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
information is displayed.
‐ Press repeat to repeat the
Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice
guidance.
‐ While the route is calculating,
the Cancel route menu is only
activated.
Blue OnStar
Press
Qto be connected to a
specially trained OnStar Advisor
who can verify account information
and answer questions about the
system. Emergency
With Automatic Crash Response,
the built-in system can automatically
connect to help in a crash even if
you cannot ask for it.
Press
]to connect to an
Emergency Advisor. GPS
technology is used to identify the
vehicle location and can provide
critical information to emergency
personnel. The Advisor is also
trained to offer critical assistance in
emergency situations.
OnStar SMS
When the Short Message Service
(SMS) is received by the vehicle, a
pop-up screen with the message is
displayed.
OnStar Welcome
When the user joins and operates
the OnStar service for the first time,
the pop-up screen “Get OnStar
started now please push the blue
button” is displayed.
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview)
For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth®capability, the system
can interact with many Bluetooth
phones, PDAs, or other devices to:
.Place and receive hands-free
calls.
.Transmit hands-free data.
.Play audio streaming files.
The device most be paired first. See
“Pairing” under Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls) Bluetooth
(Overview) on page 7‑21 or
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on
page 7‑23.
To minimize driver distraction,
before driving, and with the vehicle
parked:
.Become familiar with the
features of the cell phone.
Organize the phone book and
contact lists clearly and delete

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7-22 Infotainment System
duplicate or rarely used entries.
If possible, program speed dial
or other shortcuts.
.Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment
system.
.Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with
all cell phones. See“Pairing”in
this section.
.See “Storing and Deleting Phone
Numbers” in this section.
{WARNING
When using a cell phone, it can
be distracting to look too long or
too often at the screen of the
phone or the infotainment
(navigation) system. 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. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth-capable cell
phone with a Hands-Free Profile to
make and receive phone calls. The
infotainment system is used to
control the system. The system can
be used while in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY. Not all phones
support all functions and not all
phones work with the Bluetooth
system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth
for more information about
compatible phones.
There may be restrictions on using
Bluetooth wireless technology in
some locations.
Due to the variety of Bluetooth
devices and their firmware versions,
the device may respond differently
when performing over Bluetooth.
Refer to the cell phone
manufacturer
’s user guide for
questions about the phone's
Bluetooth functionality.
Bluetooth Controls
For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth capability, use the buttons
on the infotainment system and the
steering wheel to operate the
system.
Steering Wheel Controls
¦SEEK or SEEK¥(Next/
Previous): Press to go to the next
or previous radio station, song on
an iPod, or file on a USB device (if
equipped).

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Playing a File Randomly
Press
uduring playback.
.NO: Plays all files repeatedly.
.OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
This function may not be supported
depending on the cell phone.
Do not change the track too quickly
when playing Bluetooth music.
Conditions that may occur when
playing Bluetooth music:
.It takes some time to transmit
data from the cell phone to the
infotainment system.
.If the cell phone or Bluetooth
device is not in the waiting
screen mode, it may not
automatically play despite being
carried out from the Bluetooth
music play mode.
.The infotainment system
transmits the order to play from
the cell phone in the Bluetooth
music play mode. If this is done
in a different mode, then the
device transmits the order to
stop. Depending on the cell
phone’s options, this order to
play/stop may take time to
activate.
.If the Bluetooth music playback
is not functioning, then check to
see if the cell phone is in the
waiting screen mode.
.Sounds may be cut off during
the Bluetooth music playback.
.The infotainment system outputs
the audio from the cell phone or
Bluetooth device as it is
transmitted.
Hands-Free Phone
General Information without
Touchscreen
To use the hands-free phone on
vehicles without a touchscreen
radio, press
5/>, select Onstar
Hands-Free Calling, then enter the
desired number.
General Information with
Touchscreen
Vehicles with a Hands-Free Phone
system can use a Bluetooth-capable
cell phone with a hands-free profile
to make and receive phone calls.
The infotainment system and voice
control are used to operate the

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Subtitle Language
If the movie file has a subtitle
language, it can be viewed.
.Pressqfrom the movie screen.
.PressSorTon the pop-up
screen.
.Pressrto close the pop-up
screen.
If there is only one subtitle
language, it can be set to On/Off.
Audio Language
If the movie file has an audio
language, it can be used.
.Pressqfrom the movie screen.
.PressZ SorTon the pop-up
screen.
.Pressrto close the pop-up
screen.
If there is only one audio language,
it cannot be set. Audio language
can be set only when the movie file
is the Divx File.
Trademarks and
License Agreements
FCC Information
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑15 regarding Part 15 of the
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules and with
Industry Canada Standards
RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Bluetooth
®
The Bluetooth word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth®SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by
General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
DivX Certified®to play DivX®video,
including premium content. Covered by one or more of the
following U.S. patents: 7,295,673;
7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274.
DivX
®, DivX Certified®and
associated logos are trademarks of
Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries
and are used under license.
“Made for iPod” and“Made for
iPhone” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple
performance standards.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.

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9-4 Driving and Operating
If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel and is
held against that position for an
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering
assist should return when the
system cools down.
See your dealer if there is a
problem.
Curve Tips
.Take curves at a reasonable
speed.
.Reduce speed before entering a
curve.
.Maintain a reasonable steady
speed through the curve
.Wait until the vehicle is out of
the curve before accelerating
gently into the straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
.There are some situations when
steering around a problem may
be more effective than braking.
.Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn
180 degrees without removing
a hand.
.The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) allows steering while
braking.
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving. Follow
these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator andthen, if there is nothing in the
way, steer the vehicle so that it
straddles the edge of the
pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the
right front tire contacts the
pavement edge.
3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
.Braking Skid —wheels are not
rolling.

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9-8 Driving and Operating
.Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{WARNING
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may
cause exhaust gases to get
inside. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
.Clear away snow from around
the base of your vehicle,
especially any that is blocking
the exhaust pipe.
.Check again from time to
time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
.Open a window about 5 cm
(2 in) on the side of the
vehicle that is away from the
wind to bring in fresh air.(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
.Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
circulates the air inside the
vehicle and set the fan speed
to the highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems” in
the Index.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9‑20.
To save fuel, run the engine for only
short periods as needed to warm
the vehicle and then shut the engine
off and close the window most of
the way to save heat. Repeat this
until help arrives but only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the
cold. Moving about to keep warm
also helps. If it takes some time for help to
arrive, now and then when you run
the engine, push the accelerator
pedal slightly so the engine runs
faster than the idle speed. This
keeps the battery charged to restart
the vehicle and to signal for help
with the headlamps. Do this as little
as possible to save fuel.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle when
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction
system to free the vehicle, turn the
traction system off and use the
rocking method. See
Traction
Control System (TCS) on
page 9‑27.

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Driving and Operating 9-27
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist
(HSA) feature, which may be useful
when the vehicle is stopped on a
grade. This feature is designed to
prevent the vehicle from rolling,
either forward or rearward, during
vehicle drive off. After the driver
completely stops and holds the
vehicle in a complete standstill on a
grade, HSA will be automatically
activated. During the transition
period between when the driver
releases the brake pedal and starts
to accelerate to drive off on a grade,
HSA holds the braking pressure to
ensure that there is no rolling. The
brakes will automatically release
when the accelerator pedal is
applied within the two-second
window. It will not activate if the
vehicle is in a drive gear and facing
downhill, or if the vehicle is facing
uphill and in R (Reverse).
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control
System (TCS)
The vehicle has a TCS that limits
wheel spin. On a front-wheel-drive
vehicle, the system operates if it
senses that one or both of the front
wheels are spinning or beginning to
lose traction. When this happens,
the system brakes the spinning
wheel(s), and/or reduces engine
power to limit wheel spin.
The system may be heard or felt
while it is working, but this is
normal.
TCS is on whenever the vehicle is
started. To limit wheel spin,
especially in slippery road
conditions, the system should
always be left on. But, TCS can be
turned off if needed.TCS/StabiliTrak Light
dflashes to indicate that the
traction control system is active.
If there is a problem detected with
TCS,
dcomes on in the instrument
cluster and stays on. The vehicle is
safe to drive but the system is not
operational. Driving should be
adjusted accordingly.
If
dcomes on and stays on, reset
the system:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
If
dstill comes on and stays on at a
speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see
your dealer for service.

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steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:The relationship
of a tire's height to its width.
Belt
:A rubber coated layer of
cords between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead
:The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
:The
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See
Tire Pressure
on page 10‑41.
Curb Weight
:The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
:A code molded
into the sidewall of a tire
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and
date of production.
GVWR
:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9‑9. GAWR FRT
:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the front axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑9.
GAWR RR
:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑9.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
:
The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
:The metric
unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
:A
tire used on light duty trucks and
some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
Load Index
:An assigned
number ranging from 1 to 279
that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.