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In Brief .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Battery and Efficiency. . . . . . . . 1-14

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-1

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-37

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Downloadable Applications . . . 7-24

Bluetooth Phone/Devices . . . . . 7-28

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14

Electric Vehicle Operating

Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-25

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-29

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-42

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Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-16

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55

Towing the Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . 10-57

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-8

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-10

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1

Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2

OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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Introduction iii

Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and SPARK are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22968758 B Second Printing

Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse savant:

Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170

Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

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Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Text marked { Caution provides

Danger

{

Text marked { Danger provides

information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life.

Warning

{

Text marked { Warning provides

information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to injury.

information that may indicate a hazard that could result in injury or death. It could also result in possible damage to the vehicle.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

{

Caution

Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.

M : This symbol is shown when

you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.

* : This symbol is shown when

you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

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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

(if equipped)

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System (12-Volt

Battery)

I : Cruise Control O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

g : First Responder

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

_ : High Voltage j : LATCH System Child

Restraints

[ : Energy Usage and Charge

Mode Selection

O : Power B : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders

B : Service Vehicle Soon 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

g : StabiliTrak

Off

i : Traction Control Off

Q : Vehicle Ready M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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2 NOTES

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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-7

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-12

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-12

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Battery and Efficiency

High Voltage Safety

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . 1-20

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21

Driving for Better Energy

Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

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Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents on page 8-4.

2. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.

Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and

Lane-Change Signals on page 6-3.

3. Horn on page 5-3.

4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-7.

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. Power Mirrors on page 2-15 (If Equipped).

10. Hood Release. See Hood on

page 10-4.

11. Instrument Panel Fuse Block

on page 10-24.

12. Driver Information Center (DIC)

on page 5-29.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-4.

13. Cruise Control on page 9-27 (If Equipped).

14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5-2.

15. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2 (If Equipped).

16. Power Button on page 9-14.

17. Heated Front Seats on page 3-6 (If Equipped).

18. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive Unit on page 9-19.

19. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-25.

20. Sport Mode button. See Driver

Selected Operating Modes on page 9-19.

21. Electric Parking Brake on page 9-22.

22. Power Outlets on page 5-5.

23. Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1.

24. Leaf Button. See Power Flows on page 5-19.

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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

The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

With DC Charging Button Shown,

Without DC Charging Similar

Press the key release button to extend the key. The key can be used for all locks.

K : Press once to unlock the driver

door. Press a second time within five seconds to unlock all doors.

Q : Press to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-37.

7 : Press and release to initiate

vehicle locator. Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.

U : Press and release Q and then

immediately press and hold at least four seconds to start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Start on page 2-7.

U for

W : If equipped, press and hold to

stop the charge. See Plug-In Charging on page 9-32.

See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

Remote Start

Use remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize electric range by utilizing electricity from the electrical outlet. The vehicle may start to

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support the climate control operation. Normal operation of the system will return after the vehicle has been turned on.

Activating Remote Start

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

3. Immediately, press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press the

button on the center stack with the brake pedal applied to operate as

O POWER

Canceling Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do any of the following:

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold

for at least four seconds until the parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Press the O POWER button on the center stack, with the brake pedal applied, then press the

POWER the vehicle off.

See Remote Start on page 2-7.

O button again to turn

normal.

The time can be extended on a remote start. See “Extending Vehicle Run Time” under Remote Start on page 2-7.

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.

Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter 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:

Press Q or K.

Use the lock knob on the top of the door panel.

See Door Locks on page 2-8 and

Central Locking System on page 2-9.

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Liftgate

To unlock the liftgate, press K on a power door lock switch, or press

twice on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

To open the liftgate, pull the handle and lift up.

When closing the liftgate, use the pull cup.

To lock the liftgate, press power door lock switch or on the RKE transmitter or use the key in the lock cylinder.

See Liftgate on page 2-11.

Q on a

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 or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.

See Retained Accessory Power

(RAP) on page 9-17 and Power Windows on page 2-16.

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.

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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.

See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.

Reclining Seatbacks

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the lever.

2. Move the seatback to the desired 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

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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

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-10.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37.

Passenger Sensing System

United States

passenger sensing system. See

Passenger Sensing System on page 3-23 for important information.

The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the center display when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-13.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.

Safety Belts on page 3-8.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-9.

The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the

Canada

1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.

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2. Move the control up, down, or side to side to adjust the mirror.

3. Return the selector switch to the center with done.

See Power Mirrors on page 2-15.

Folding Mirrors

The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position.

See Folding Mirrors on page 2-15.

Manual Rearview Mirror

To avoid glare of the headlamps from behind, pull the tab backward for nighttime use. Push the tab forward for daytime use.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Interior Mirror

Adjustment

Push the tab forward to the daytime position, then adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamp controls are in the overhead console.

Move the control to change the lamp setting.

OFF: Turns the lamps off, even when a door is open.

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DOOR: Turns the lamps on

automatically when a door is opened.

ON: Turns on the dome lamps.

For more information about interior lighting, see Instrument Panel

Illumination Control on page 6-4 or Courtesy Lamps on page 6-4.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering column.

There are four positions:

3 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the headlamps.

AUTO: Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on the exterior light.

O : Turns all the lamps off, except

the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).

The DRL automatically turn off when the vehicle is turned off.

See Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6-1 and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6-2.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

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.

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INT: Move the lever up to INT for

intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.

8 : For a single wipe, briefly move

the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down.

Windshield Washer

Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3. If equipped with a rear window wiper/washer, see Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5-4.

Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.

1. Temperature Control

2. Defrost

3. Air Delivery Mode Control

4. Rear Window Defogger

5. Fan Control

6. TEMP (Air Conditioning/Heater Power)

7. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

8. Recirculation

See Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1.

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

VOL y : Press to decrease or

increase the volume.

O : Press and hold to turn the

power on and off.

Buttons 1−5: Press the screen buttons to save and select favorite stations.

For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7-4.

Storing a Favorite Station

Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to five stations can be stored in each of the seven favorite pages and the number of available favorite pages can be set.

To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding screen button 1−5 until a beep is heard.

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For more information, see “Storing a Station as a Favorite” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-5.

Setting the Clock

See Clock on page 5-5.

Satellite Radio

If equipped, vehicles with a SiriusXM 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 coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service.

satellite radio tuner and a

Refer to:

www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).

www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).

See Satellite Radio on page 7-7.

Portable Audio Devices

The vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port in the center stack. External devices such as iPods players, CD changers, and USB drives may be connected, depending on the audio system.

See Auxiliary Devices on page 7-11.

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth®system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls.

, laptop computers, MP3

The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.

See Bluetooth (Overview) on

page 7-14 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-16.

Steering Wheel Controls

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If equipped with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

¦ SEEK or SEEK ¥ : Press to

go to the next or previous radio station, song on an iPod a USB device (if equipped).

, or file on

5 / g : If equipped with Bluetooth

or OnStar, press to interact with those systems. See Bluetooth

(Overview) on page 7-14 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-16 or OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

> / R : Press to silence the

vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. If equipped with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to decline an incoming call, to end speech recognition, or to end a current call.

x + or x − : Press + or − to

increase or decrease the volume.

Cruise Control

If equipped with cruise control:

I : Press to turn the cruise

control system on and off. A cruise control indicator light turns on when in use.

RES/+: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.

SET/−: Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed.

* : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control on page 9-27.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC has different displays, which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons to the left of the steering wheel. The DIC displays trip and warning messages if a system problem is detected.

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DIC Controls

CONFIG: Press to change the

instrument cluster display configuration. See Instrument Cluster on page 5-7.

} BACK: Press to return to the

previous screen, exit a screen, or return to the main menu. Press

BACK to minimize the DIC menu display.

SELECT: Press the center of the knob to select the highlighted item. Turn the knob to scroll through the menu items.

See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-29.

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

The vehicle may have accessory power outlets:

On the center stack below the climate control.

On the rear of the center console.

See Power Outlets on page 5-5.

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Battery and Efficiency

High Voltage Safety Information

Warning

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Exposure to high voltage can cause shock, burns, and even death. The high voltage components in the vehicle can only be serviced by technicians with special training.

High voltage components are identified by labels. Do not remove, open, take apart, or modify these components. High voltage cable or wiring has orange covering. Do not probe, tamper with, cut, or modify high voltage cable or wiring.

This vehicle has a high voltage battery and a standard 12-volt battery.

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If the vehicle is in a crash, the sensing system may shut down the high voltage system. When this occurs, the high voltage battery is disconnected and the vehicle will not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will be displayed. Before the vehicle can be operated again, it must be serviced at your dealer.

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Damage to the high voltage battery or high voltage system can create a risk of electric shock, overheating, or fire.

If the vehicle is damaged from a crash, flood, fire, or other event it may be necessary to have the vehicle inspected. Contact Spark EV Customer Assistance at 1 855-477-2754 (1-855-4SPARKINFO) as soon as possible to determine whether an inspection is needed.

See Battery on page 10-12 for important safety information. If an airbag has inflated, see What Will

You See after an Airbag Inflates? on page 3-22.

Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. See your dealer if the high voltage battery needs service.

See Battery on page 10-12.

Charging

This section explains the process for charging the high voltage battery. Do not allow the vehicle to remain in temperature extremes for long periods without being driven or plugged in. It is recommended that the vehicle be plugged in when temperatures are below 0°C (32°F) and above 32°C (90°F) to maximize high voltage battery life.

It is recommended to fully charge the battery to maximize available vehicle driving range.

When using a 240-volt charging station, it will take approximately seven hours to charge the vehicle from empty to full. When using a 120-volt AC electrical outlet, it will take approximately 20 hours to charge the vehicle with the 12 amp AC current setting, and considerably longer using the default 8 amp AC current setting. Charge times will vary with outside temperature. There are three ways to program how the vehicle is charged. See

Programmable Charging on page 5-20.

If equipped, the vehicle can be charged using DC charging equipment found at service stations and other public locations.

When using a DC charging station with at least 50kW of available power, it will take approximately 20 minutes to recharge from a depleted battery to a level of 80% of the driving range available for use. This time estimate is applicable to nominal temperature ranges. In extreme hot or cold conditions, this

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time may be lengthened. When a full charge is desired, the charging time will be increased.

The charging system may run fans and pumps that result in sounds from the vehicle while it is turned off. Additionally, clicking sounds may be caused by the electrical devices used while charging.

While the charge cord is plugged into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot be driven.

AC Charging

Start Charge

1. Make sure the vehicle is parked and turned off.

2. Push m on the charge port

door in and release to open the door.

In cold weather conditions, ice may form around the charge port door. The charge port door may not open on the first attempt. Remove ice from the area and repeat attempting to open the charge port door.

3. Open the rear hatch, lift the load support floor covering, and remove the charge cord. It is located near the tire sealant and compressor kit. Pull up on the charge cord handle to release it from the handle clip. Lift the charge cord up and rearward to remove it from the vehicle. The vehicle plug is stored as shown.

4. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See Electrical

Requirements for Battery Charging on page 9-41. Verify

the charge cord status. See the charge cord user guide and

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Charge Cord on page 9-40. Select the appropriate charge level. See Programmable Charging on page 5-20.

5. Plug in the AC vehicle plug of the charge cord into the charge port on the vehicle. Make sure the AC vehicle plug is fully connected to the AC charge port. If it is not properly seated, the charge may not occur.

6. Verify that the Charging Status Indicator illuminates on top of the instrument panel and a horn chirp occurs. See Charging Status Feedback on page 9-36.

End Charge

1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert.

2. Unplug the vehicle plug of the charge cord from the vehicle. Unlock the vehicle plug of the charge cord from the vehicle by pushing the button on the top of the charge cord plug.

3. Close the charge port door by pressing firmly in the center to latch properly.

4. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet.

5. Place the charge cord into the storage compartment.

Charge Cord

See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15.

A portable charge cord used to charge the vehicle high voltage battery is stored in the hatch.

Important Information About Portable Electric Vehicle Charging

Charging an electric vehicle can stress a building’s electrical system more than a typical household appliance.

Before you plug in to any electrical outlet, have a qualified electrician inspect and verify the electrical system (electrical outlet, wiring, junctions, and

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protection devices) for heavy-duty service at a 12 amp continuous load.

Electrical outlets may wear out with normal usage or be damaged over time, making them unsuitable for electric vehicle charging.

Check the electrical outlet/plug while charging and discontinue use if the electrical outlet/plug is hot, then have the electrical outlet serviced by a qualified electrician.

When outdoors, plug into an electrical outlet that is weather-proof while in use.

Mount the charging cord to reduce strain on the electrical outlet/plug.

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Improper use of portable electric vehicle charge cords may cause a fire, electrical shock, or burns, and may result in damage to property, serious injury, or death.

Do not use extension cords, multi-outlet power strips, splitters, grounding adaptors, surge protectors, or similar devices.

Do not use an electrical outlet that is worn or damaged, or one that will not hold the plug firmly in place.

Do not use an electrical outlet that is not properly grounded.

Do not use an electrical outlet that is on a circuit with other electrical loads.

See the charge cord user guide.

Charge Cord Status Indicators

See “Charge Cord Status Indicators” in the charge cord user guide.

Charge Level Selection

Charge level selection can be made using the Change Charge Level Preference screen on the center stack. See “Charge Level Selection” under Programmable Charging on page 5-20.

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Using a charge level that exceeds the electrical circuit or electrical outlet capacity may start a fire or damage the electrical circuit. Use the lowest charge level until a qualified electrician inspects your electrical circuit capacity. Use the lowest charge level if the electrical circuit or electrical outlet capacity is not known.

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DC Charging

Start Charge

1. Make sure the vehicle is parked and turned off.

2. Push

m on the charge port

door in and release to open the door.

3. Unlatch the DC charging dust cover and lower it fully.

4. Plug in the DC vehicle plug into the DC charge port on the vehicle. Make sure that the DC vehicle plug is fully connected to the DC charge port. If it is not properly seated then the charge may not occur.

5. Follow the steps listed on the charging station to start charging. The electric parking brake will automatically apply once the charge process has been started.

6. Once charging, the DC vehicle plug will be locked to the DC charge port and cannot be disconnected while charging is active.

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Do not attempt to disconnect the DC vehicle plug while charging is active. This action may damage vehicle or charging station hardware.

Stop Charge

Controls on the charging station can be used to stop the charge process at any time.

To stop charging, the stop charge button on the RKE transmitter may also be used. This applies only to DC charging.

Additionally, to stop the charge when inside the vehicle, you may use the stop charging button on the Battery Information Screen.

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Stop Charge — Automatic

When the vehicle no longer needs to use power from the charging station, it will stop charging and the DC vehicle plug will be unlocked from the DC charge port.

Energy can still be consumed from the charging station when the vehicle displays and indicators show that the battery is fully charged. This is to ensure the battery is in optimal temperature operating range to maximize vehicle range. See

Programmable Charging on page 5-20.

The process can be stopped by using the procedure to stop charging manually.

End Charge

1. Wait until the charging process has been fully stopped and the Charging Status Indicator is no longer solid green.

2. Unplug the vehicle plug of the charge cord from the vehicle. Unlock the vehicle plug of the

charge cord from the vehicle by pushing the button on the top of the charge cord plug.

3. Close the DC charging dust cover.

You can confirm the charge cord is connected by looking at the DIC.

4. Close the charge port door by pressing firmly in the center to latch properly.

5. The electric parking brake should be manually disengaged before driving the vehicle.

6. To start another DC charge, remove the DC vehicle plug and reconnect.

Regenerative Braking

Regenerative braking takes some of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it back into electrical energy. This energy is then stored in the high voltage battery system, contributing to increased energy efficiency.

See Regenerative Braking on page 9-24.

Service

Warning

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Never try to do your own service on high voltage components. You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work. Service and repair of these high voltage components should only be performed by a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools. See Doing

Your Own Service Work on page 10-3.

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system also turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release the

center console behind the shift lever. The traction off light

illuminates, and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See

Ride Control System Messages on page 5-34.

g button on the

To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold

the

g button, until the traction off

i and the StabiliTrak OFF

light

g illuminate. The

light appropriate DIC messages are displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-34.

Press and release the g button again to turn on both systems.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-25.

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's

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tires. 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 on page 9-10. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-34.

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Driving for Better Energy Efficiency

Use the following tips to help maximize energy efficiency and range.

In colder temperatures, while these efficiency tips will help, the electric vehicle driving range may be lower due to higher energy usage.

Driving Style

Efficiency Gauge (Instrument Cluster)

The ball indicator should be kept green and in the center of the gauge.

Inefficient acceleration is indicated when the ball turns yellow and travels above the center of the gauge.

Aggressive braking is indicated when the ball turns yellow and travels below the center of the gauge.

Acceleration/Braking/Coasting

Avoid unnecessary rapid accelerations and decelerations.

Electric range is maximized at 80 km/h (50 mph) and below. Higher speeds use more energy and can significantly reduce electric range.

Use cruise control when appropriate.

Plan ahead for decelerations and coast whenever possible. For example, do not rush to traffic signals.

Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast. The vehicle recovers energy while coasting and braking in D (Drive) or L (Low).

Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection

Use Normal Mode when possible.

Sport Mode provides more responsive acceleration than Normal Mode but can reduce efficiency.

Use L (Low) in heavy stop-and-go traffic or when traveling downhill. L (Low) requires less brake pedal application and provides a controlled, efficient way to slow the vehicle down.

Climate Setting

Using the heat and air conditioning systems decreases the energy available for electric driving.

Optimal energy efficiency is achieved with the heat, air conditioning, and fan turned off.

Operating with the TEMP button off is the most energy efficient climate

setting as long as selected.

Use the heated seat feature instead of climate settings. Heating the seat uses less energy than heating the vehicle interior.

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Use remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize the electric range by utilizing electricity from the electrical outlet.

In hot weather, avoid parking in direct sunlight or use sunshades inside the vehicle.

Turn off the front and rear window defog/defrost when they are no longer needed.

Avoid driving with the windows open at highway speeds.

Vehicle Charging/Maintenance

Charging

Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive. This is important when outside temperatures are extremely hot or cold.

Maintenance

Always keep the tires properly inflated and the vehicle properly aligned.

The weight of excess cargo in the vehicle affects efficiency and range. Avoid carrying more than is needed.

Avoid unnecessary use of electrical accessories. Power used for functions other than propelling the vehicle will reduce EV range.

Using a rooftop carrier will reduce efficiency due to additional weight and drag.

Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-888-811-1926

TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program.

See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.

OnStar

If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

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