Chevrolet SPARK EV Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 27
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 89
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 132
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 173
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 277
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 288
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 299
OnStar .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
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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 Limited” for
Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23210874 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.
©
2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Introduction 3
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.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
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
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)
G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
5/g : Audio Steering Wheel
Controls or OnStar
®
(if equipped)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System (12-Volt
Battery)
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service
O : Exterior Lamps
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
# : 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
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B : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
B : Service Vehicle Soon
g : StabiliTrak
®
Off
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
i : Traction Control Off
a : Under Pressure
Q : Vehicle Ready
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
®
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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 16
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 17
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Battery and Efficiency
High Voltage Safety
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 24
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 16
Bluetooth
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 170.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 127.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change
Signals 0 129.
3. Horn 0 91.
4. Instrument Cluster 0 94.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 91.
6. Infotainment 0 132.
7. Information Display.
8. Hazard Warning
Flashers 0 129.
9. Leaf Button. See Power
Flows 0 106.
10. Automatic Climate Control
System 0 167.
11. Power Outlets 0 93.
12. Heated Front Seats 0 47 (If
Equipped).
13. Electric Parking Brake 0 191.
14. Sport Mode Button. See Driver
Selected Operating
Modes 0 188.
15. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 194.
16. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive
Unit 0 189.
17. Power Button 0 184.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0 90
(If Equipped).
19. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0 90.
20. Cruise Control 0 196 (If
Equipped).
21. Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 114.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 130.
22. Instrument Panel Fuse
Block 0 235.
23. Hood Release. See
Hood 0 216.
24. Power Mirrors 0 40 (If
Equipped).
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.
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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 0 121.
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 0 32.
U for
W : If equipped, press and hold to
stop the charge. See Plug-In
Charging 0 201.
See Keys 0 27 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.
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
support the climate control
operation. Normal operation of the
system will return after the vehicle
has been turned on.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q.
2. Immediately, press and
hold
U 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
normal.
Remote Start can be extended.
O POWER
Canceling Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
U until the
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Press
O POWER on the center
stack, with the brake pedal
applied, then press
again to turn the vehicle off.
See Remote Start 0 32.
O POWER
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 0 29.
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 0 34 and Central
Locking System 0 34.
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 0 29.
K
In Brief 9
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 0 36.
Q on a
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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) 0 41 and Power
Windows 0 41.
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.
3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure it is locked in
place.
See Seat Adjustment 0 45.
Seat Height Adjuster
If available, turn the knob to raise or
lower the seat.
See Seat Adjustment 0 45.
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Reclining Seatbacks
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 45.
Second Row Seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded
down to increase cargo space.
See Rear Seats 0 47.
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:
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 43 and Seat
Adjustment 0 45.
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly.
.
Safety Belts 0 49.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 50.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 51.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 74.
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Passenger Sensing System
United States
Canada and Mexico
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 61 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 0 100.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
1. Move the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Move the control up, down,
or side to side to adjust the
mirror.
3. Return the selector switch to
the center when done.
See Power Mirrors 0 40.
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 0 40.
Interior Mirror
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.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment
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.
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 0 130
or Courtesy Lamps 0 130.
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.
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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 0 127
and Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) 0 128.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
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
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.
toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
Rear Wiper/Washer
If equipped with the rear wiper/
washer, the controls are on the end
of the windshield wiper lever.
x
ON : Turns the rear wiper on for
continuous wipes.
OFF : Turns the rear wiper off.
= : Sprays washer fluid on the rear
window. The control returns to its
ON or OFF starting position when
released.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 91
or Rear Window Wiper/Washer 0 92
(If Equipped).
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation
for the vehicle can be controlled
with this system.
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Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
VOL y : Touch to decrease or
z
increase the volume.
O : Press and hold to turn the
power on and off.
Buttons 1−5 : Touch the screen
buttons to save and select favorite
stations.
1. Temperature Control
2. Defrost
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
4. Rear Window Defogger
5. Fan Control
6. Recirculation
7. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
8. TEMP (Air Conditioning/Heater
Power)
See Automatic Climate Control
System 0 167.
For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Operation 0 135.
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.
To store the station to a position in
the list, press the corresponding
screen button 1−5 until a beep is
heard.
For more information, see “Storing a
Station as a Favorite” in AM-FM
Radio 0 136.
Setting the Clock
See Clock 0 93.
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 0 138.
®
satellite radio tuner and a
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
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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 0 141.
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 (Overview) 0 143 or
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) 0 144.
®
, laptop computers, MP3
®
Steering Wheel Controls
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
device (if equipped).
®
, or file on a USB
5 / g : If equipped with Bluetooth or
OnStar, press to interact with those
systems. See Bluetooth (Overview)
0 143 or Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) 0 144
or OnStar Overview 0 302.
> / 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.
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RES/+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to
that 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.
DIC Controls
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 196.
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
information about the vehicle and
warning messages if a system
problem is detected.
CONFIG : Press to change the
instrument cluster display
configuration. See Instrument
Cluster 0 94.
} 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) 0 114.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle, on the
infotainment system display, when
the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse).
See Rear Vision Camera
(RVC) 0 199.
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 0 93.
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Battery and Efficiency
High Voltage Safety Information
Warning
{
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 or labels. 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.
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.
Warning
{
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
moderate to severe crash, flood,
fire, or other event, the vehicle
should be inspected as soon as
possible. Until the vehicle has
been inspected, store it outside at
least 15 m (50 ft) from any
structure or anything that can
burn. Ventilate the vehicle by
opening a window or a door.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Contact Spark EV Customer
Assistance at 1 855-477-2754
(1-855-4-SPARK-INFO) as soon
as possible to determine whether
an inspection is needed.
See Battery - North America 0 224
for important safety information.
If an airbag has inflated, see What
Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? 0 60.
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 - North America 0 224.
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
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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.
Do not turn the vehicle on during
charging. Turning the vehicle on or
activating remote start while the
vehicle is charging may use more
energy than the charger provides
and may cause the charging
process to deactivate.
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 0 106.
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
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
AC Charge Cord Vehicle Plug
Start Charge
1. Make sure the vehicle is
parked and turned off.
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2. Push m on the charge port
door 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 0 210. Verify the
charge cord status. See the
charge cord user guide and
Charge Cord 0 209. Select the
appropriate charge level. See
Programmable Charging 0 106.
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 0 205.
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.
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Charge Cord
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 298.
A portable charge cord used to
charge the vehicle high voltage
battery is stored in the rear 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
protection devices) for
heavy-duty service at a 12 amp
continuous load.
.
Electrical outlets may wear out
with normal usage or may 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 charge cord to reduce
strain on the electrical
outlet/plug.
{
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.
Warning
(Continued)
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Warning (Continued)
.
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 0 106.
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Warning
{
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 the
electrical circuit capacity. Use the
lowest charge level if the
electrical circuit or electrical outlet
capacity is not known.
2. Push
m on the charge port
door 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.
DC Charging
Start Charge
Starting a DC charge requires the
vehicle to be off until charging has
started. If for any reason DC
charging does not begin or is
interrupted, check the DC charge
station display for messages.
Unplug to restart the DC charge
process.
1. Make sure the vehicle is
parked and turned off.
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. Proper
plug connection can be can be
checked by information on
the DIC.
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.
7. Verify the charging status
indicator illuminates on top of
the instrument panel and a
horn chirp occurs. See
Charging Status
Feedback 0 205.
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Caution
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 using the RKE
transmitter, press and hold the stop
charge button. This only applies to
DC charging. The latch button on
the DC vehicle plug should not be
used to stop charging.
Additionally, to stop the charge
when inside the vehicle, you may
use the stop charging button on the
Battery Information Screen.
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 0 106.
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. Unlock the vehicle with the
RKE transmitter to disarm the
charge cord theft alert.
3. Unplug the DC vehicle plug
from the DC charge port on the
vehicle.
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 0 194.
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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 0 215.
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
console behind the shift lever.
The traction off light
illuminates, and the appropriate
DIC message is displayed. See
Ride Control System
Messages 0 119.
.
To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold
g, until the traction off light i
g on the center
i
and the StabiliTrak OFF light g
illuminate. The appropriate DIC
messages are displayed. See
Ride Control System
Messages 0 119.
.
Press and release
turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 194.
g again to
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
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.
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See Vehicle Load Limits 0 181. 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 0 245.
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.
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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.
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.
0 is not
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 0 292.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Central Locking System . . . . . . . 34
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 35
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 40
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 40
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 37
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 38
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
{
Leaving children in a vehicle with
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter 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 RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.
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The key that is part of the RKE
transmitter can be used for all locks.
With DC Charging Button Shown,
Without DC Charging Similar
.
Press the key release button on
the RKE transmitter to extend
the key.
.
Press the key release button
and fold the key blade to retract
the key.
The key has a bar-coded key tag
that the dealer or qualified locksmith
can use to make new keys. Store
this information in a safe place, not
in the vehicle.
See your dealer if a replacement
key or an additional key is needed.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key
in a vehicle lock, inspect the key
blade for debris. Periodically clean
with a brush or pick.
If locked out of the vehicle, call the
Roadside Assistance Center. See
Roadside Assistance Program
0 292. If equipped with an active
OnStar subscription, an OnStar
Advisor may remotely unlock the
vehicle. If equipped, see OnStar
Overview 0 302.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 298.
If there is a decrease in the 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.
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Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions, such as those
previously stated, can impact the
performance of the transmitter.
With DC Charging Button Shown,
Without DC Charging Similar
K (Unlock) : Press once to unlock
the driver door. Press a second time
within five seconds to unlock all
doors.
The hazard warning lamps will flash
twice each time the button is
pressed and the anti-theft alarm
system will be disarmed. See
Vehicle Alarm System 0 37.
Q (Lock) : Press to lock all doors.
The hazard warning lamps will flash
once and the anti-theft alarm system
will be armed. See Vehicle Alarm
System 0 37.
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If the driver door is open when
pressed, all doors lock and then the
driver door will unlock if the
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
feature is enabled through the
vehicle personalization. See
“Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out”
under Vehicle Personalization
0 121. This may vary based on
vehicle personalization.
Q is
7 (Panic Alarm) : Press and
release one time to initiate vehicle
locator. The exterior lamps flash and
the horn chirps three times. Press
and hold for three seconds to sound
the panic alarm. The horn sounds
and the turn signals flash for
30 seconds. Press again or start the
vehicle to cancel the panic alarm.
U (Remote Start) : Press and
release
press and hold
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 0 32.
Q and then immediately
U for at least
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