2013 CHEVROLET SPARK window

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Instruments and Controls 5-3
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is on the right side of the steering
column.
Move the lever to one of the
following positions:
HI:Use for fast wipes.
LO: Use for slow wipes.
INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move
the lever up to INT for intermittent
wipes, then turn the
xINT band
up for more frequent wipes or down
for less frequent wipes.
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.
8(Mist): For a single wipe, briefly
move the wiper lever down. For
several wipes, hold the wiper
lever down.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. Damaged wiper blades
should be replaced. See Wiper
Blade Replacement on page 10‑22. Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. A circuit breaker will
stop the motor until it cools down.
Windshield Washer
Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
The wipers will continue until the
lever is released or the maximum
wash time is reached.
When the windshield wiper lever is
released, additional wipes may
occur depending on how long the
windshield washer had been
activated. See
Washer Fluid on
page 10‑17 for information on filling
the windshield washer fluid
reservoir.
{WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer
For vehicles with the rear wiper/
washer, the controls are on the end
of the windshield wiper lever.
Turn the rear wiper/washer band to
operate the rear window wiper/
washer.
ON: Turns the rear wiper on for
continuous wipes.
OFF: Turns the rear wiper off.
=(Rear Washer): Sprays washer
fluid on the rear window. The control
returns to its starting position when
released.
The rear window wiper will stop
when the transmission is in
N (Neutral) or the liftgate is open.

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5-4 Instruments and Controls
It also stops for 10 seconds when
the transmission is shifted from
N (Neutral) to other gears.
The windshield washer reservoir is
used for the windshield and the rear
window. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir if either washer is not
working. SeeWasher Fluid on
page 10‑17.
Clock
Radio without Touchscreen
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu
system. See Operation on page 7‑6
for information about how to use the
menu system.
Setting the Time and Date
1. PressHor CONFIG button and
select Time and Data Settings.
2. Select Set Time or Set Date.
3. Turn the Menu/Tune knob to the desired value. 4. Press the Menu/Tune knob to
select the value.
5. Turn the Menu/Tune knob to change the desired value.
6. To save and return to the Time Settings menu, press
/BACK
button at any time.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. Press theHor CONFIG button
and select Time and Date
Settings.
2. Select Set Time Format.
3. Press the Menu/Tune knob to select the 12 hour or 24 hour
display format.
Setting the Month and Day
Format
1. Press theHor CONFIG button
and select Time and Date
Settings.
2. Select Set Date Format.
3. Turn the Menu/Tune knob to the desired setting. 4. Press the Menu/Tune knob to
select the DD/MM/YYYY (day/
month/year), MM/DD/YYYY
(month/day/year), or YYYY/MM/
DD (year/month/day) display
format.
Radio with Touchscreen
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu
system. See Operation on page 7‑6
for information about how to use the
menu system.
Setting the Time and Date
1. PressD, and then press
settings.
2. Press time and date settings, and then set time and date.
3. Press
yorzto adjust the
value.
4. Press OK.

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Instruments and Controls 5-27
wind noise as the vehicle speeds up
or slows down, so that the volume
level is consistent.
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob tothe desired value.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the value.
Maximum Startup Volume
Select to manually set the startup
volume of the radio.
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to increase or decrease the value.
2. To save press the MENU/TUNE or
/BACK button.
Radio Favorites
Select to manually set the number
of favorite pages.
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select 1-6.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the value.
Vehicle Settings
Select the Radio Settings menu and
the following may be displayed:
.Comfort and Convenience
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Lock, Unlock, Settings
.Vehicle Factory Settings
Comfort and Convenience
Select the Comfort and
Convenience menu and the
following may be displayed:
.Chime Volume
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
Select to set the chime volume level
to Normal or High.
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select Chime Volume.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select. 3. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to
the desired level.
4. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the level.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Select to set the Auto Wipe in
Reverse Gear feature on or off.
When on, and the front wipers are
on, the rear window wiper will turn
on automatically when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse).
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select Auto Wipe in
Reverse Gear.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to turn On or Off.
Lighting
Select the Lighting menu and the
following may be displayed:
.Exit Lighting
Exit Lighting
Select to set how long the exterior
lamps stay on when leaving the
vehicle and it is dark outside.

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Instruments and Controls 5-31
.Change or set a Personal
Identification Number (PIN)
.Turn on or off the Bluetooth
connection
.Check the device information
Change Ringtone
Select to set different ringtones.
Ringtone Volume
Select to set the ringtone volume.
Press
SorT.
Vehicle Settings
Select the Vehicle Settings menu
and the following may be displayed:
.Comfort and Convenience
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Lock, Unlock Settings
.Vehicle Factory Settings
Comfort and Convenience
Select the Comfort and
Convenience menu and the
following may be displayed:
.Chime Volume
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
Select to set the chime volume
level.
Select Normal or High. Press
4.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Select to set the Auto Wipe in
Reverse Gear feature on or off.
When on, and the front wipers are
on, the rear window wiper will turn
on automatically when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse).
Select On or Off. Press
4.
Lighting
Select the Lighting menu and the
following may be displayed:
.Exit Lighting Exit Lighting
Select to set how long the exterior
lamps stay on when leaving the
vehicle and it is dark outside.
Select Off, 30 Sec, 60 Sec, or 120
Sec. Press
4.
Power Door Locks
Select Power Door Locks and the
following may be displayed:
.Auto Door Unlock
.Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
.Delayed Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
Select to set which of the doors will
automatically unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off.
Press
4.
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking when the
door is open. If Off is selected, the

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Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Climate Control
Systems
The heating, cooling, and ventilation
for the vehicle can be controlled
with this system.
1. Fan Control
2. Air Conditioning
3. Recirculation
4. Temperature Control
5. Rear Window Defogger
6. Air Delivery Mode Control
A(Fan Control): Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. Turning the
fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The
fan must be turned on to run the air
conditioning compressor.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
change the current airflow mode.
Temperature Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the
temperature.
Select from the following air delivery
modes:
Y(Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
\(Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel and
floor outlets.
[(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets.

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8-2 Climate Controls
W(Defog):This mode clears the
windows of fog or moisture. Air is
directed to the floor, windshield, and
side window outlets.
0(Defrost): 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.
#(Air Conditioning): TurnAto
the desired speed. The air
conditioning does not operate
when the fan control knob is at 0.
Press
#to turn the air conditioning
on and off. When
#is pressed, an
indicator light comes on to show
that the air conditioning is on. Using air conditioning and
recirculation 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(Recirculation):
This mode
recirculates and helps to quickly
cool the air inside the vehicle. It can
be used to prevent outside air and
odors from entering the vehicle.
Press the button to turn the
recirculation mode on. An indicator
light comes on to show that the
recirculation is on. Press the button
again 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.
Rear Window Defogger
1(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
comes on to show that the feature
is on.
The rear window defogger turns off
after about 10 minutes. It can also
be turned off by pressing
1again
or by turning the ignition to ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.
If turned on again it runs for about
five minutes before turning off.
Notice: Do not use anything
sharp on the inside of the rear
window. If you do, you could cut
or damage the warming grid, and
the repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do not
attach a temporary vehicle
license, tape, a decal, or anything
similar to the defogger grid.

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Climate Controls 8-3
Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are in the
center and on the side of the
instrument panel.
Move the slats to change the
direction of the airflow. The center
air vent does not close completely.
Press the cover of the side air vents
to open. Turn open slats clockwise
or counterclockwise to direct airflow
as needed. Close the cover to stop
the airflow.
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windshield and the
driver and passenger side door
windows, and in the footwells.
These are fixed and cannot be
adjusted.Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from air inlets at the
base of the windshield that could
block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
.Keep the path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of the
vehicle more effectively.
.Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
Check with your dealer before
adding equipment to the outside
of the vehicle.

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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.