2014 CHEVROLET SPARK climate control

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2014 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-27
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Downloadable Applications . . . 7-29
Bluetooth Phone/Devices . . . . . 7-33 Trademarks and 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
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-39

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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/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

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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 5-8.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-3.
6. Infotainment on page 7-1.
7. Information Display.
8. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6-3.
9. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6-5.
Power Mirrors on page 2-12 (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 5-12.
12. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
on page 10-33. 13.
Cruise Control on page 9-29 (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 (If Equipped). See Auxiliary Devices on
page 7-17.
19. Climate Control Systems on
page 8-1.
20. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-27.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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In Brief 1-11
Climate Controls
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
SeeClimate Control Systems on
page 8-1.
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
O
/VOL: Press to turn the system
on and off. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
RADIO/BAND: Press to select AM
or FM.
©SEEK or SEEK¨: Press to seek
the previous or next station.
Buttons 1−6: Press to save and
select favorite stations.
INFO: Press to view current radio
information.
For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Operation on page 7-6.
Storing a Favorite Station
Stations from all bands can be
stored in the favorite lists in any
order. Up to six stations can be
stored in each favorite page and the
number of available favorite pages
can be set. To store the station to a position in
the list, press the corresponding
button 1−6 until a beep is heard.
For more information, see
“Storing a
Station as a Favorite” inAM-FM
Radio on page 7-9.
Setting the Clock
See Clock on page 5-5.
Satellite Radio
If equipped, vehicles with a
SiriusXM®satellite radio tuner and a
valid SiriusXM satellite radio
subscription can receive SiriusXM
programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9
Warning (Continued)
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See“Climate
Control Systems” in the
Index.
.If the vehicle is equipped with
a power liftgate, disable the
power liftgate function.
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
clear before opening it. To lock or unlock the liftgate from
the outside, use the key in the
liftgate lock.
If equipped, press
Kon the RKE
transmitter to unlock all doors and
press
Qto lock. 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.

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3-6 Seats and Restraints
Heated Front Seats
{Warning
If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns, people
with such a condition should use
care when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.
If available, the buttons are below
the climate control system. To
operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
LorMto heat the driver or
passenger seat. The indicator light
on the control turns on when this
feature is on. Press the control
again to turn this feature off.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.
Rear Seats
Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback can be
folded down for more cargo space.
Fold a seatback only when the
vehicle is not moving.
{Caution
Folding a rear seat with the safety
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the safety
belts. Always unbuckle the safety
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
To fold a seatback down:
1. Remove the rear head restraints. See “Head Restraint Removal
and Reinstallation” underLower
Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on
page 3-38.

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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.
Temperature Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the
temperature.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
change the current airflow mode.
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. When the defrost mode is
selected, the recirculation mode is
set to outside air mode
automatically. 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.
{Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp
object on the inside rear window
can damage the antenna or
defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not stick anything to the rear
window.