2021 CHEVROLET SPARK instrument cluster

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Vehicle Care 197
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a
low tire pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance, and
it is the driver's responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS malfunction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale
will flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated. Thissequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for
a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
See
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0197.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0248.
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is
designed to warn the driver when a low tire
pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are
mounted onto each tire and wheel
assembly, excluding the spare tire and
wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the tires and transmit the
tire pressure readings to a receiver located
in the vehicle.
When a low tire pressure condition is
detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire
pressure warning light located on the
instrument cluster. If the warning light
comes on, stop as soon as possible and
inflate the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits
0 131.
A message to check the pressure in a
specific tire may display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). The low tire
pressure warning light and the DIC warning
message, if equipped, come on at each
ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to
the correct inflation pressure. Using the DIC,
it may be possible to view the tire pressure
levels. For additional information and details
about the DIC operation and displays, see
Driver Information Center (DIC) 083.

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Caution (Continued)
or brushes. Use only GM approved
cleaners. Do not drive the vehicle through
an automatic car wash that uses silicon
carbide tire/wheel cleaning brushes.
Damage could occur and the repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear
and rotors for surface condition. Inspect
drum brake linings/shoes for wear or cracks.
Inspect all other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension, and
chassis components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear at least
once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.Visually check constant velocity joint boots
and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges,
liftgate hinges, and the steel fuel door
hinges, unless the components are plastic.
Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall, use
plain water to flush any corrosive materials
from the underbody. Take care to
thoroughly clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Do not directly power wash the transfer
case and/or front/rear axle output seals.
High pressure water can overcome the seals
and contaminate the fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the transfer
case and/or axles and should be replaced.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet
metal repair or replacement, make sure the
body repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or replaced to
restore corrosion protection.Original manufacturer replacement parts will
provide the corrosion protection while
maintaining the vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and scratches
with touch-up materials available from your
dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of
finish damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack
painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy,
ring-shaped discolorations, and small,
irregular dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See
“Finish Care” previously in this
section.
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly
clean the vehicle's interior. Immediately
remove any soils. Newspapers or dark
garments can transfer color to the vehicle’s
interior.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from
knobs and crevices on the instrument
cluster. Using a mild soap solution,
immediately remove hand lotions,

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Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to
safe driving.
.Signs of brake wear may include chirping,
grinding, or squealing noises, or difficulty
stopping.
.Trained dealer technicians have access to
tools and equipment to inspect the brakes
and recommend quality parts engineered
for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle’s systems and
components. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0234 for GM approved fluids.
.Engine oil and windshield washer fluid
levels should be checked at every fuel fill.
.Instrument cluster lights may come on to
indicate that fluids may be low and need
to be filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that there are
no cracks or leaks. With a multi-point
inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses
and advise if replacement is needed. Lamps
Properly working headlamps, taillamps, and
brake lamps are important to see and be
seen on the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need attention
include dimming, failure to light, cracking,
or damage. The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure that they
light when braking.
.With a multi-point inspection, your dealer
can check the lamps and note any
concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control for a
smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may include steering wheel
vibration, bounce/sway while braking,
longer stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
.As part of the multi-point inspection,
trained dealer technicians can visually
inspect the shocks and struts for signs of
leaking, blown seals, or damage, and can
advise when service is needed. Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated, rotated,
and balanced. Maintaining the tires can save
money and fuel, and can reduce the risk of
tire failure.
.Signs that the tires need to be replaced
include three or more visible treadwear
indicators; cord or fabric showing through
the rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or
sidewall; or a bulge or split in the tire.
.Trained dealer technicians can inspect and
recommend the right tires. Your dealer
can also provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth vehicle
operation at all speeds. Your dealer sells
and services name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like new,
vehicle care products are available from your
dealer. For information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and exterior,
see Interior Care 0220 and
Exterior Care 0217.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that
the tires deliver optimal wear and
performance.

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260 Index
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . 103
B
BatteryExterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 96
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 211
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108, 109
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Brake
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 182 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 162
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162, 176, 211, Back Cover
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 75
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 62
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

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Headlamps (cont'd)High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Hood Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . 31
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134, 136
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . .178
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Indicator Owner Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . 48 Information
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 97
J
Jack Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
K
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 11
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 96
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . 75
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Lamps (cont'd)
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . 156
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 59
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 75
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81