Chevrolet Spark 2017 Owner's Manual

Spark Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Introduction . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 23

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 92

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 135

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 165

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 280

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 296

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 307

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320

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2 Introduction

Introduction

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.

For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Company” for
Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.

Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23469008 A First Printing

This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner manual.

Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

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

Propriétaires Canadiens

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

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

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.

Danger, Warning, and Caution

Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.

©

2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Danger

{

Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.

Warning

{

Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.

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.”

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 : Shown when the owner

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.

manual has additional instructions
or information.

* : Shown when the service

manual has additional instructions
or information.

0 : Shown when there is more

information on another page —
“see page.”

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

` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited

# : 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

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g : StabiliTrak

®

Off

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
i : Traction Control Off
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid

®

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Passenger Sensing System . . . 12

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 14

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 18

Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 20

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 20

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 16

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 17

®

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents 0 162.

2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 129.

Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 133.

3. Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0 132.

Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 112.

4. Instrument Cluster 0 98.

Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 112.

5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 94.

Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0 95.

6. Hazard Warning
Flashers 0 131.

7. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 130.

8. Infotainment 0 135.

9. Power Outlets 0 96.

10. Climate Control
Systems 0 160.

11. Heated Front Seats 0 50
(If Equipped).

12. Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission 0 185
(If Equipped) or Manual
Transmission 0 187

(If Equipped).

13. Parking Brake 0 189.

14. Auxiliary Devices 0 149
(If Equipped).

15. Ignition Positions (Key Access)

0 176 or Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access) 0 177.

16. Steering Wheel Controls 0 93
(If Equipped).

17. Horn 0 94.

18. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0 93.

19. Cruise Control 0 193
(If Equipped).

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 198 (If Equipped).

20. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 191.

Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 200 (If Equipped).

21. Instrument Panel Fuse
Block 0 238.

22. Hood Release. See
Hood 0 210.

23. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 103.

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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

LS

(RKE) System

For vehicles with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, it
may work up to 20 m (66 ft) away
from the vehicle.

1LT

2LT

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

Press

K to unlock the driver door or

all doors and the liftgate.

Q to lock all doors and the

Press
liftgate.

Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 123.

Press and release
vehicle locator.

7 to initiate

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Press and hold 7 for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.

7 again to cancel the panic

Press
alarm.

See Keys 0 23 and Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access) 0 28 or Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access) 0 26.

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 or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:

.

Press

Q or K on the power door

lock switch.

.

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

See Door Locks 0 33.

Keyless Access

From the outside, if the vehicle is
equipped with Keyless Access,
press the button on the door handle
when the

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is within range. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Keyless Access)
0 28 or Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) 0 26.

Liftgate

To unlock the liftgate, press K on
the power door lock switch or on the
RKE transmitter to unlock all doors.
If equipped, use the key in the key
cylinder.

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Press the touch pad and lift to open
or, if equipped, pull the handle and
lift up.

To lock the liftgate, press
power door lock switch or on the
RKE transmitter.

See Liftgate 0 36.

Q on the

Windows

The switches work when the vehicle
is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active.

See Retained Accessory Power

(RAP) 0 42 and Power
Windows 0 42.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

Press the switch down to open the
window. Pull the switch up to
close it.

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 0 48.

Seat Height Adjuster

If equipped, move the lever up or
down to manually raise or lower
the seat.

See Seat Adjustment 0 48.

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Reclining Seatbacks

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 0 49.

Second Row Seats

The rear seatbacks can be folded

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.

down to increase cargo space.

See Rear Seats 0 51.

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 0 47 and Seat
Adjustment 0 48.

Safety Belts

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

.

Safety Belts 0 53.

.

How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 54.

.

Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 55.

.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 77.

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Passenger Sensing System

United States

Canada

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
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 65 for
important information.

The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
overhead console when the vehicle
is started. See Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator 0 102.

Mirror 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.

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.

Exterior Mirrors

Manual Mirrors

If equipped, controls for the outside
manual mirrors are next to each
mirror. See Manual Mirrors 0 40.

Power Mirrors

1. If equipped, move the selector
switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to
choose the driver or passenger
mirror.

2. Use the control knob to adjust
the mirror so the side and the
area behind the vehicle can
be seen.

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

See Power Mirrors 0 41.

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Folding Mirrors

The outside 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 0 41.

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

Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

Steering Wheel Adjustment

The dome lamp controls are in the
headliner above the front seats.

* : Press to turn the lamps off,

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.

even when a door is open.

1 : When the button is returned to

the middle position, the lamps turn
on automatically when a door is
opened.

+ : Press to turn on the dome

lamps.

Reading Lamps

The reading lamps are in the
overhead console.

Press the lamp lenses to turn the
reading lamps on or off.

For more information about interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel

Illumination Control 0 133 or
Courtesy Lamps 0 133.

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Exterior 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

The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the outboard
side of the steering column.

O : Briefly turn to this position to

turn the automatic light control off or
on again.

AUTO : If equipped, it turns the
headlamps on automatically at
normal brightness, together with the
following:

.

Parking Lamps

.

Taillamps

.

License Plate Lamps

.

Instrument Panel Lights

.

Sidemarker Lamps

fog lamps on or off.

See:

.

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 129.

.

Fog Lamps 0 132.

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.

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.

1X : 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.

x

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Rear Wiper/Washer

If equipped with the rear wiper/
washer, the controls are on the end
of the windshield wiper lever.

ON : Press the upper portion of the
button for continuous rear window
wipes.

OFF : The rear wiper turns off when
the button is returned to the middle
position.

INT : Press the lower portion of the
button to set a delay between
wipes.

a : Push the windshield wiper lever

forward to spray washer fluid on the
rear window. The lever returns to its
starting position when released.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 94
or Rear Window Wiper/Washer 0 95
(If Equipped).

Climate Controls

If equipped with these climate
control systems, the heating,
cooling, and ventilation can be
controlled for the vehicle.

Climate Control System with

Heater and Air Conditioning

1. Temperature Control

2. Fan Control

3. Air Delivery Mode Control

4. Rear Window Defogger

5. Recirculation

6. Air Conditioning

Climate Control System with

Heater Only

1. Temperature Control

2. Fan Control

3. Air Delivery Mode Control

4. Rear Window Defogger

5. Recirculation

See Climate Control Systems 0 160.

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Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

: Press to turn the system on;

O

press and hold to turn the system
off. Turn to increase or decrease the
volume.

g : Press and release to go to the

previous station, channel, or track.
Press and hold to fast seek the next
strongest previous station or
channel.

d : Press and release to go to the

next station, channel, or track.
Press and hold to fast seek the next
track or strongest station or
channel.

Source : Touch to choose between
available sources.

Menu : Touch to choose menus
within available sources.

S or T : Touch to view saved

favorite stations or channels.

See Overview 0 137.

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.

Refer to:

.

.

See Satellite Radio 0 140.

®

satellite radio tuner and a

www.siriusxm.com or call
1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).

www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).

Portable Audio Devices

Some vehicles may have a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB
port, located on the center stack,
See USB Port 0 143. External
devices such as iPods
computers, MP3 players, CD player,
and USB drives may be connected,
depending on the audio system.

See Auxiliary Devices 0 149.

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.

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 (Infotainment

Controls) 0 151 or Bluetooth
(Overview) 0 149.

®

®

, laptop

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Steering Wheel Controls

For vehicles with audio steering
wheel controls, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.

b g : For vehicles with Bluetooth or

OnStar, press to interact with those
systems. See Bluetooth

(Infotainment Controls) 0 151 or
Bluetooth (Overview) 0 149 or
OnStar Overview 0 310.

$ i : Press to silence the vehicle

speakers only. Press again to turn
the sound on. For vehicles with

Bluetooth or OnStar systems, press
to reject an incoming call, or to end
a current call.

_ SRC ^ : Press to select a source

or toggle to change favorite stations.

x − : Press + to increase the

+

volume. Press − to decrease the
volume.

For more information, see Steering
Wheel Controls 0 93.

Cruise Control

o : Press to turn the cruise control

system on and off. A white indicator
comes on in the instrument cluster
when cruise is turned on.

RES/+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, move the thumbwheel up
briefly to resume to that speed or
hold upward to accelerate. If cruise
control is already active, use to
increase vehicle speed.

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

n : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set
speed from memory.

See Cruise Control 0 193.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems. On some models,
the trip odometer reset stem is used
to operate the DIC. On other
models, the controls for the DIC are
on the turn signal lever.

1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear

the menu item displayed.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a

green indicator,
is detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a
vehicle much too closely. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps.

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 198.

V, when a vehicle

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

2.

w / x : Use to scroll through

the menus.

3. MENU: Press to display the

DIC menus. This button is also
used to return to or exit the last
screen displayed on the DIC.

See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 112.

If equipped, LDW may help avoid
unintentional lane departures at
speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or
greater. LDW uses a camera sensor
to detect the lane markings. The

LDW light,
marking is detected. If the vehicle
departs the lane without using a turn

@, is green if a lane

signal in that direction, the light will
change to amber and flash. In
addition, beeps will sound.

See Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 200.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle, on the
infotainment display, when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).

See Rear Vision Camera
(RVC) 0 195.

Parking Assist

If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) uses sensors on the rear
bumper to assist with parking and
avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph) and uses
audible beeps to provide distance
and system information.

Keep the sensors on the vehicle's
rear bumper clean to ensure proper
operation.

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See Parking Assist 0 197.

Power Outlets

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

The vehicle has an accessory
power outlet on the center stack.

See Power Outlets 0 96.

Sunroof

If equipped, the ignition must be in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or in Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof.
See Ignition Positions (Key Access)

0 176 or Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access) 0 177 and Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 182.

Vent/Open : Press and hold e
(1) to vent. Press and hold e (1)

again to open the sunroof. Release
the switch to stop movement. The
sunshade automatically opens with
the sunroof, but must be closed
manually.

Close : Press and hold
close. Release the switch to stop
movement.

The sunroof cannot be opened or
closed if the vehicle has an
electrical failure.

See Sunroof 0 44.

g (2) to

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The TCS limits wheel spin. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.

The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.

.

To turn off traction control, press
and release

instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.

the instrument cluster. The
appropriate DIC message
displays.

.

To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and

g, until i and g illuminate

hold

g on the lower

i illuminates in

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in the instrument cluster. The
appropriate DIC message
displays.

.

Press

g again to turn on both

systems.
instrument cluster. The
appropriate DIC message
displays.

See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 191.

i and g go off in the

Tire Pressure Monitor

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

Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 172. 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 0 248.

Fuel

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

Regular Fuel

Use only unleaded gasoline rated
87 octane or higher in your vehicle.
Do not use gasoline with an octane
rating lower as it may result in
vehicle damage and lower fuel
economy. See Fuel 0 201.

E85 or FlexFuel

No E85 or FlexFuel

Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use

and displays a
DIC message when it is necessary
to change the engine oil and filter.

: % CHANGE

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The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.

Base Level Cluster

1. Press the MENU button to
show Remaining Oil Life on the
display. This display shows an
estimate of the oil’s remaining
useful life. If 99% is displayed,
that means that 99% of the
current oil life remains.

2. To reset the engine oil life
system, press the SET/CLR
button while the oil life display
is active. After a few seconds,
the oil life will be reset to
100%. Be careful not to reset
the oil life display accidentally
at any time other than after the
oil is changed. It cannot be
reset accurately.

If the

: % CHANGE message in

the DIC comes back on when the
vehicle is started, the engine oil life
system has not reset. Repeat the
procedure.

Uplevel Cluster

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN
with the engine off.

2. Press the DIC MENU button on
the turn signal lever to enter
the Vehicle Information Menu.
Use the thumbwheel to scroll
through the menu items until
you reach REMAINING
OIL LIFE.

3. Press the SET/CLR button to
reset the oil life at 100%.

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN
with the engine off.

2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.

See Engine Oil Life System 0 215.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.

.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.

.

Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.

.

Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.

.

When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.

.

Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.

.

Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.

.

Combine several trips into a
single trip.

.

Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.

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.

Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.

Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-800-243-8872

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

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

New Chevrolet owners are
automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Assistance Program.

See Roadside Assistance
Program 0 300.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation (Key

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation (Keyless

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 34

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Immobilizer Operation (Keyless

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 41

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 41

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Doors

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Vehicle Alarm System .. . . . . . . . 37

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Immobilizer Operation (Key

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Keys and Locks

Keys

Warning

{

Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the keys in the
ignition, and children or others
could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with the
ignition key.

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Warning (Continued)

impacted, and airbags may not
deploy. To reduce the risk of
unintentional rotation of the
ignition key, do not change the
way the ignition key and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.

Warning

{

If the key is unintentionally
rotated while the vehicle is
running, the ignition could be
moved out of the RUN position.
This could be caused by heavy
items hanging from the key ring,
or by large or long items attached
to the key ring that could be
contacted by the driver or
steering wheel. If the ignition
moves out of the RUN position,
the engine will shut off, braking
and steering power assist may be

(Continued)

If the vehicle is equipped with a
keyed ignition, the ignition key, key
rings, and RKE transmitter,
if equipped, are designed to work
together. As a system, it reduces
the risk of unintentionally moving
the key out of the RUN position.
If replacements or additions are
required, see your dealer. Limit
added items to a few essential keys
or small, light items no larger than
an RKE transmitter.

Interference from radio-frequency
identification (RFID) tags may
prevent the key from starting the
vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from
the key when starting the vehicle.

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The key that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can
be used for the ignition and all
locks.

Press the key release button on the
RKE transmitter to extend the key.

Press the button and the key blade
to retract the key.

See your dealer if a new key is
needed.

1LT

If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.

2LT

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If you are locked out of the vehicle,
see Roadside Assistance
Program 0 300.

With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 310.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 306.

If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range:

.

Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.

.

Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.

.

Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.

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.

If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)

The RKE transmitter may work up to
20 m (66 ft) away from the vehicle.

Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 25.

The following buttons are on the
transmitter:

1LT

Q : Press once to lock all doors and

the liftgate. The turn signal
indicators may flash and/or the horn
may sound to indicate locking.

If any door is open when
pressed, all doors and the liftgate
will lock, if disabled through vehicle
personalization. If enabled, only the
driver door unlocks.

See Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Q is

Pressing
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 37.

Pressing
also lock the fuel door.

Q may also arm the

Q on the transmitter will

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press again to unlock all doors and
the liftgate. The turn signal
indicators flash to indicate unlocking
has occurred.

See Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Pressing
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 37.

Pressing
also unlock the fuel door.

K may also disarm the

K on the transmitter will

7 : Press and release one time to

initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps

three times. Press and hold
least three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. The horn sounds and
the turn signals flash for

30 seconds, or until
again, or the key is placed in the
ignition and turned to ON/RUN.

7 is pressed

7 for at

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Programming Keys to the
Vehicle

Only keys programmed to this
vehicle will work. If a key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through
your dealer. When the replacement
key is programmed to this vehicle,
all remaining keys must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
keys will no longer work once the
new key is programmed. See your
dealer to have new keys
programmed.

Programming with Two
Recognized Keys

To program a new key:

1. Insert the original, already
programmed key in the ignition
and turn the key to the ON/
RUN position.

2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF,
and remove the key.

3. Quickly, within five seconds,
insert the second original
already programmed key in the
ignition and turn the key to the
ON/RUN position.

4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF,
and remove the key.

5. Insert the new key to be
programmed and turn it to the
ON/RUN position within
five seconds.

The security light will turn off
once the key has been
programmed.

6. Repeat Steps 1–5 if additional
keys are to be programmed.

If a key is lost or damaged, see your
dealer to have a new key made.

Programming without a
Recognized Key

Program a new key to the vehicle
when a recognized key is not
available. Canadian regulations
require that owners see their dealer.

If two currently recognized keys are
not available, follow this procedure
to program the first key.

This procedure will take
approximately 30 minutes to
complete for the first key. The

vehicle must be off and all of the
keys you wish to program must be
with you.

1. Insert the new vehicle key into
the ignition.

2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security
light will come on.

3. Wait 10 minutes until the
security light turns off.

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more
times. After the third time, turn
to ON/RUN; the key is learned
and all previously known keys
will no longer work with the
vehicle.

6. To program the second key,
turn to OFF and insert the
second key to be learned and
rotate to ON/RUN.

After the two keys are learned,
remaining keys can be learned by
following the procedure in
“Programming with Two
Recognized Keys.”

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Battery Replacement
(1LT Only)

2. Remove the battery cover by
prying it with a finger.

3. Remove the battery by pushing
on the battery and sliding it
toward the key blade.

4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing up. Push the
battery down until it is held in
place. Replace with a CR2032
or equivalent battery.

5. Snap the battery cover back on
to the transmitter.

Remote Keyless Entry

Caution

When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.

The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery:

1. Press the button on the
transmitter to extend the key.

(RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access)

The RKE transmitter may work up to
20 m (66 ft) away from the vehicle.

Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 25.

2LT

The following buttons are on the
transmitter:

Q : Press once to lock all doors and

the liftgate. The turn signal
indicators may flash and/or the horn
may sound to indicate locking.

If any door is open when
pressed, all doors and the liftgate
will lock, if disabled through vehicle
personalization. If enabled, only the
driver door unlocks.

See Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Q is

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Pressing Q may also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 37.

Pressing
also lock the fuel door.

Q on the transmitter will

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press again to unlock all doors and
the liftgate. The turn signal
indicators flash to indicate unlocking
has occurred.

See Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Pressing
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 37.

Pressing
also unlock the fuel door.

K may also disarm the

K on the transmitter will

7 : Press and release one time to

initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps

three times. Press and hold
least three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. The horn sounds and
the turn signals flash for

30 seconds, or until
again or the key is placed in the
ignition and turned to ON/RUN.

7 is pressed

7 for at

Keyless Access Operation

Some vehicles have a Keyless
Access system that lets you lock
and unlock the doors without
removing the RKE transmitter from
your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc.
The RKE transmitter should be
within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being
opened. If the vehicle has this
feature, there will be buttons on the
outside front door handles.

The vehicle can be customized to
always unlock all doors on the first
lock/unlock button press. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Driver Door

When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the driver door handle, pressing
the lock/unlock button on the driver
door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlock button is
pressed again within five seconds,
all passenger doors will unlock. Pull
the door handle to unlatch the door.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Similar

Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:

.

It has been no more than
five seconds since the first lock/
unlock button press.

.

The lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.

.

Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed.