Chevrolet Spark EV 2014 Get To Know Manual
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
2014 SPARK EV
This Quick Reference Guide provides some tips to help you become familiar with the sophisticated
Spark EV. It’s a quick and easy reference to get you going down the road. Complete details can be found
in your Owner Manual.
View additional information and videos at www.chevrolet.com/sparkev
or call 1-855-477-2754 (1-855-4-SPARKINFO).
OVERVIEW
Power
Mirrors
Control
Pedestrian Friendly
Alert/Turn Signal
Lever/Exterior
F
Lamps Control
Driver
Information
Center
Controls
Instrument
Panel
Illumination
Control
Instrument
Cluster/Driver
Information
Center
Windshield
Wipers
Lever
Symbols
Brake System
Safety Belt Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Service Vehicle Soon
Charging System
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Power Window
Switches/Power Door
Locks Button
Traction Control Off
Security
Electric Parking Brake
PARK
Cruise Control Set
Cruise
Control
Buttons
Tilt Steering
Wheel
Lever
Service Electric
Parking Brake
Antilock Brake
System
Lights On Reminder
Audio Steering
Wheel
Controls
Information
Display
Hazard
Warning
Flashers
Button
Infotainment
System/
Electric
Information
Leaf
Button
Power
Button
Traction
Control
Button/Sport
Button
Low Tire Pressure
StabiliTrak/
Traction Control
Vehicle Ready
READY
F Optional equipment
Electric
Parking
Brake
Switch
Auxiliary
Input Jack/
USB Port
Heated
Seat
Climate
Controls
Buttons
Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the
information being relayed by the lights, gauges
and indicators of the instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
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GETTING STARTED
OFF
See More Online
To get started driving your Spark EV, review the basic information in this guide
along with your Owner Manual. To view informative videos about your Spark EV,
scan the QR codes in this guide with your smartphone. To scan a code:
1. Download a QR Code Reader to your smartphone from your phone’s app store.
2. Start the reader.
3. Hold the phone over the code and shoot. Some phones will recognize the code
automatically.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter (Key Fob)
The RKE transmitter performs several remote functions and must be in the vehicle in order
to start the vehicle.
Key Release
Press the top button to extend the key,
which can be used for all locks.
Unlock
Press to unlock
the driver’s door.
Press again to
unlock all doors.
Lock
Press to lock all
doors.
Vehicle
Locator/
Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate the vehicle.
Press and hold for three seconds to sound
the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the
alarm.
DC Stop Charge
F
Press and hold to stop DC fast charge.
Remote Start
Press and release the Lock button and
then press and hold the button until the
turn signal lamps ash to start the vehicle
and condition the passenger cabin temperature from outside the vehicle. The heating
or air conditioning system and rear window
defogger (if needed) will turn on.
After entering the vehicle, press the brake
pedal and then press the POWER
button before driving.
• Press and hold the button until
the parking lamps turn off to cancel a
remote start.
• The vehicle will turn off after 20 minutes
unless the remote start is extended or
the POWER button is pressed. Only
two remote starts are allowed between
start cycles.
• It’s RECOMMENDED to use this feature
when the vehicle is plugged in to allow
energy from the wall outlet to assist
in getting the cabin to a comfortable
temperature and leave more battery
energy for driving.
Sample
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
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F Optional equipment
GETTING STARTED
Starting and Stopping the Vehicle
The Spark EV features a push-button start/stop ignition system. The POWER button
ashes when the driver’s door is open and the vehicle is not ON. Once the vehicle is ON,
the button illuminates. The RKE Transmitter must be in the vehicle.
Note: A fan may run anytime the vehicle is ON to cool the propulsion battery.
Starting the Vehicle/ON
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press
the brake pedal and then press the POWER
button.
The
READY
Vehicle Ready
light will illuminate on the
instrument cluster when the
vehicle is ready to drive.
If the vehicle is still plugged
in, the vehicle will not shift
out of Park and a Charge
Cord Connected message
will be displayed.
Stopping the Vehicle/OFF
Shift to Park and then press the POWER
button.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Seat Adjustment
Before driving, adjust the seat and steering wheel to a comfortable position.
A
Pull down the lever (A) to unlock the steering
wheel and adjust its position.
Lift the bar (B) under the front of the seat to
slide the seat forward or rearward.
Turn the knob (C) to raise or lower the seat.
B
C
D
Lift the rear lever (D) to recline or raise the
seatback.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
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