2013 CHEVROLET SPARK lock

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2013 Chevrolet Spark Owner ManualM
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-1
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-25
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21 Downloadable Applications . . . 7-31
Bluetooth Phone/Devices . . . . . 7-36
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-37

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Introduction v
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
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.: Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j: LATCH System Child
Restraints
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
O:Power
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
g: StabiliTrak®Off
i:Traction Control Off
M:Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief 1-1
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-8
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-10
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-12
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-12
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
StabiliTrak
®System . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-14
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-15
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

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In Brief 1-3
1.Air Vents on page 8‑3.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.
3. Horn on page 5‑2.
4. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑7.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑2.
6. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
7. Information Display.
8. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑2.
9. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑4.
Power Mirrors on page 2‑11 (If
Equipped).
10. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10‑4.
11. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5‑11.
12. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
on page 10‑32. 13.
Cruise Control on page 9‑30 (If
Equipped).
14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
15. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2 (If Equipped).
16. Heated Front Seats on
page 3‑6 (If Equipped).
17. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9‑21 (If
Equipped) or Manual
Transmission on page 9‑23 (If
Equipped).
18. USB Port. See Auxiliary
Devices on page 7‑17.
19. Climate Control Systems on
page 8‑1.
20. Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑27/StabiliTrak
®
System on page 9‑28.
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 60 m
(195 ft) away from the vehicle.

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1-4 In Brief
Press the key release button to
extend the key blade. The key can
be used for the ignition and all
locks.
Press
Kto unlock the driver door or
all doors and the lifgate.
Press
Qto lock all doors and the
liftgate.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑25. Press and release
7to initiate
vehicle locator.
Press and hold
7for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press
7again to cancel the panic
alarm.
See Keys on page 2‑1 andRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2‑3.
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.
.PressQorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, to lock and unlock
the doors. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 2‑3.
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
.PressQorK, if equipped.
.Use the lock knob on the top of
the door panel.
See Door Locks on page 2‑4 and
Central Locking System on
page 2‑5.

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In Brief 1-5
Liftgate
To lock or unlock the liftgate from
the outside, use the key in the
liftgate lock or press
QorKon the
RKE transmitter, if equipped. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2‑3.
Without RKE
With RKE
To lock or unlock the liftgate from
the inside, press
QorK.
To open the liftgate, pull the handle
and lift up.
When closing the liftgate, use the
pull cup.
See Liftgate on page 2‑7 orCentral
Locking System on page 2‑5.

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1-6 In Brief
Windows
Press the switch down to open the
window. Pull the front of the switch
up to close it.
The switches work when the vehicle
is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active.
SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑17 andPower
Windows on page 2‑12.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
To adjust the seat:
1. Lift the bar under the front edge of the seat cushion to unlock
the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in
place.
See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.
Seat Height Adjuster
If available, turn the knob to raise or
lower the seat.
SeeSeat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

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In Brief 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
2. Move the seatback to thedesired position, and then
release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. To return the seatback to the upright
position:
1. Lift the lever fully without
applying pressure to the
seatback, and the seatback will
return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks on
page 3‑4.
Second Row Seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded
down to increase cargo space.
See Rear Seats on page 3‑6.
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position.
See
Head Restraints on page 3‑2
and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly.
.Safety Belts on page 3‑9.
.How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly on page 3‑10.