2022 CHEVROLET SPARK warning lights

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Instruments and Controls 67
Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . 74
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Owner Manual Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Operate Pedal Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Power Steering Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light . . . 78
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light . . . . . . . . . 79
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Immobilizer Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Reduced Engine Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Hood Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . 83
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages (Base Level Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Vehicle Messages (Uplevel Cluster) . . . . . 88
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from the
power outlet can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty. The
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only, such as cell phone
charge cords.
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive repair
or replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could prevent
injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly when
the engine is started to indicate they are
working. When one of the warning lights
comes on and stays on while driving,
or when one of the gauges shows there
may be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs
can be costly and even dangerous.

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If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on
the passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the passenger sensing system
has turned off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and knee airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there are no
lights at all, there may be a problem with
the lights or the passenger sensing system.
See your dealer for service.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever comes
on and stays on, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness Light 074 for
more information, including important
safety information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on briefly
when the ignition is turned on, but the
engine is not running, as a check to show
the light is working. It should go out when
the engine is started.
If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there may be a problem with the
electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, or is flashing, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays
a message. If a short distance must be
driven with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio and air
conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s emission
control on-board diagnostic system. If this
light is on while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and the
vehicle may require service. The light should
come on to show that it is working when
the ignition is on with the engine not
running for Key Access or in Service Mode
for Keyless Access. See Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access) 0136 or
Ignition Positions (Key Access) 0134.
Malfunctions are often indicated by the
system before any problem is noticeable.
Being aware of the light and seeking service
promptly when it comes on may prevent
damage.

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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . 92
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 93
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . 94
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 96
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the outboard side of
the steering column.
There are four positions:
O: Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn to
O
again to reactivate the AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will automatically
reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park).
AUTO : If equipped, turns the exterior lamps
on and off automatically depending on
outside lighting.
;: Turns on the parking lamps including
all lamps except the headlamps.
5: Turns the headlamps on together with
the parking lamps and instrument panel
lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver
door is opened when the ignition switch is
off and the headlamps are on.
#: If equipped, press to turn the fog lamps
on or off.
See Fog Lamps 095.
When the lights are on,
;will be lit. See
Lamps On Reminder 082.
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
A reminder chime will sound when the
headlamps or parking lamps are manually
turned on when the ignition is off and a
door is open. To disable the chime, turn the
light off.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
The headlamps must be on for this feature
to work.
Push the turn signal lever away from you to
turn the high beams on.

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brightness control is in the full bright
position. SeeInstrument Panel Illumination
Control 095.
When it is bright enough outside, the
headlamps will turn off or may change
to DRL.
The automatic headlamp system turns off
when the exterior lamp control or the
ignition is off.
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are activated in
daylight with the vehicle on, and the
exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the
headlamps, parking lamps, and other
exterior lamps come on. The transition time
for the lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are not
operating, these lamps turn off. Move the
exterior lamp control to
Por;to
disable this feature.
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flasher button is on the
center stack.
|: Press to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps flash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble. Press
the button again to turn the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on,
the turn signals will not work.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever all the way up or down to
signal a turn.
An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes
in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow
starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold
it there until the lane change is completed.
If the lever is moved momentarily to the
lane change position, the arrow will flash
three times.
The lever returns to its starting position
whenever it is released.
If after signaling a turn or a lane change the
arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a
signal bulb may be burned out.

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If the key is left in ACC/ACCESSORY with the
engine off, the battery could drain and the
vehicle may not start.
A warning chime will sound when the driver
door is opened and the key is in the
ignition.
2 (ON/RUN) :This position can be used to
operate the electrical accessories and to
display some instrument cluster warning
and indicator lights. This position can also
be used for service and diagnostics, and to
verify the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may be
required for emission inspection purposes.
The switch stays in this position when the
engine is running. The transmission is also
unlocked in this position on automatic
transmission vehicles.
If the key is left in ON/RUN with the engine
off, the battery could drain and the vehicle
may not start.
3 (START) : This is the position that starts
the engine. When the engine starts, release
the key. The ignition returns to ON/RUN for
driving.Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
The vehicle may be equipped with an
electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton
start.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
must be in the vehicle for the system to
operate. If the pushbutton start is not
working, the vehicle may be near a strong
radio antenna signal causing interference to
the Keyless Access system. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) 09or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access) 011. To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be
in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN and the
brake pedal must be applied.
Stopping the Engine/OFF (No Indicator
Lights) :
When the vehicle is stopped, press
ENGINE START/STOP once to turn the
engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the ignition will
turn off, and Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
will remain active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0140.
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the ignition
will return to ACC/ACCESSORY and the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display the
message SHIFT TO PARK. When the vehicle is
shifted into P (Park), the ignition system will
switch to OFF.
Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle
is moving. This will cause a loss of power
assist in the brake and steering systems and
disable the airbags.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This
may deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.

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.Other conditions, such as vibrations from
a jackhammer or the compression of air
brakes on a very large truck, are affecting
system performance.
If the above conditions do not exist, take
the vehicle to your dealer to repair the
system.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System
If equipped, the FCA system may help to
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. When approaching a
vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a
red flashing alert on the windshield and
rapidly beeps. FCA also lights an amber
visual alert if following another vehicle
much too closely.
FCA detects vehicles within a distance of
approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at
speeds above 8 km/h (5 mph).
{Warning
FCA is a warning system and does not
apply the brakes. When approaching a
slower-moving or stopped vehicle ahead
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too closely, FCA may not provide a
warning with enough time to help avoid
a crash. It also may not provide any
warning at all. FCA does not warn of
pedestrians, animals, signs, guardrails,
bridges, construction barrels, or other
objects. Be ready to take action and
apply the brakes. SeeDefensive Driving
0 125.
FCA can be disabled through vehicle
personalization. See Vehicle Personalization
0 88.
Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
FCA warnings will not occur unless the FCA
system detects a vehicle ahead. When a
vehicle is detected, the vehicle ahead
indicator will display green. Vehicles may
not be detected on curves, highway exit
ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility; or if a vehicle ahead is partially blocked by
pedestrians or other objects. FCA will not
detect another vehicle ahead until it is
completely in the driving lane.
{Warning
FCA does not provide a warning to help
avoid a crash, unless it detects a vehicle.
FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if
the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt, snow,
or ice, or if the windshield is damaged.
It may also not detect a vehicle on
winding or hilly roads, or in conditions
that can limit visibility such as fog, rain,
or snow, or if the headlamps or
windshield are not cleaned or in proper
condition. Keep the windshield,
headlamps, and FCA sensors clean and in
good repair.
Collision Alert

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4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all lightsand accessories in both vehicles, except
the hazard warning flashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even when
the engine is not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can cause
battery gas to explode. People have been
hurt doing this, and some have been
blinded. Use a flashlight if you need
more light.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn
you. Do not get it on you. If you
accidentally get it in your eyes or on
your skin, flush the place with water and
get medical help immediately.
{Warning
Fans or other moving engine parts can
injure you badly. Keep your hands away
from moving parts once the engine is
running.
5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) post (2) on the
discharged battery.
6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
post (3) of the good battery.
7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–)
post (4) of the good battery.
8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–)
grounding point (1) for the discharged
battery.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle
speed for at least four minutes.
10. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a
few tries, it probably needs service.
Caution
If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical
shorting may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the cables
do not touch each other or other metal.
Jumper Cable Removal
Reverse the sequence exactly when
removing the jumper cables.
After starting the disabled vehicle and
removing the jumper cables, allow it to idle
for several minutes.
Towing the Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may
cause damage. The damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not
lash or hook to suspension components.
Use the proper straps around the tires to
secure the vehicle. Do not drag a locked
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