2016 Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual
Year:
2016
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Spark
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Symbols
4
In Brief
6
Instrument Panel
7
Initial Drive Information
8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
8
Remote Start
9
Door Locks
10
Liftgate
10
Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
11
Second Row Seats
12
Head Restraint Adjustment
12
Safety Belts
12
Passenger Sensing System
13
Mirror Adjustment
13
Steering Wheel Adjustment
14
Interior Lighting
14
Exterior Lighting
14
Windshield Wiper/Washer
15
Climate Controls
15
Vehicle Features
16
Radio(s)
16
Satellite Radio
16
Portable Audio Devices
17
Bluetooth®
17
Steering Wheel Controls
17
Cruise Control
17
Driver Information Center (DIC)
18
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
18
Power Outlets
18
Battery and Efficiency
19
High Voltage Safety Information
19
Charging
19
Regenerative Braking
24
Service
25
Performance and Maintenance
25
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
25
Tire Pressure Monitor
25
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency
26
Roadside Assistance Program
27
Keys, Doors, and Windows
28
Keys and Locks
28
Keys
28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
30
Remote Start
33
Door Locks
35
Central Locking System
35
Power Door Locks
35
Delayed Locking
36
Automatic Door Locks
36
Lockout Protection
36
Safety Locks
36
Doors
37
Liftgate
37
Vehicle Security
38
Vehicle Alarm System
38
Immobilizer
39
Immobilizer Operation
39
Exterior Mirrors
40
Convex Mirrors
40
Power Mirrors
41
Folding Mirrors
41
Interior Mirrors
41
Interior Rearview Mirrors
41
Manual Rearview Mirror
41
Windows
42
Power Windows
42
Sun Visors
43
Seats and Restraints
44
Head Restraints
44
Front Seats
46
Seat Adjustment
46
Reclining Seatbacks
46
Front Seat Armrest
47
Heated Front Seats
48
Rear Seats
48
Safety Belts
50
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
51
Lap-Shoulder Belt
52
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
54
Safety Belt Extender
55
Safety System Check
55
Safety Belt Care
55
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
56
Airbag System
56
Where Are the Airbags?
58
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
59
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
60
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
61
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
61
Passenger Sensing System
62
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
66
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
67
Airbag System Check
67
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
68
Child Restraints
68
Older Children
68
Infants and Young Children
70
Child Restraint Systems
72
Where to Put the Restraint
74
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
75
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
82
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
82
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
84
Storage
88
Storage Compartments
88
Glove Box
88
Additional Storage Features
88
Cargo Cover
88
Shopping Bag Hooks
89
Cargo Net
89
Instruments and Controls
90
Controls
91
Steering Wheel Adjustment
91
Steering Wheel Controls
91
Horn
92
Pedestrian Safety Signal
92
Windshield Wiper/Washer
92
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
93
Clock
94
Power Outlets
94
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
95
Instrument Cluster
95
Speedometer
98
Odometer
98
Trip Odometer
98
Compass
98
Battery Gauge (High Voltage)
98
Driver Efficiency Gauge
99
Power Indicator Gauge
99
Safety Belt Reminders
99
Airbag Readiness Light
100
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
101
Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery)
101
Service Vehicle Soon Light
102
Brake System Warning Light
102
Electric Parking Brake Light
102
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
103
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
103
Sport Mode Light
103
Traction Off Light
103
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
104
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
104
Tire Pressure Light
105
Security Light
105
Vehicle Ready Light
105
High-Beam On Light
105
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
106
Lamps On Reminder
106
Cruise Control Light
106
Door Ajar Light
106
Information Displays
106
Center Stack Display
106
Power Flows
107
Programmable Charging
107
Energy Information
115
Driver Information Center (DIC)
115
Vehicle Messages
117
Battery and Charging Messages
117
Brake System Messages
118
Cruise Control Messages
119
Door Ajar Messages
119
Electric Drive Unit Messages
119
Key and Lock Messages
119
Lamp Messages
119
Propulsion Power Messages
120
Ride Control System Messages
120
Airbag System Messages
120
Security Messages
121
Service Vehicle Messages
121
Starting the Vehicle Messages
121
Tire Messages
121
Vehicle Reminder Messages
122
Vehicle Speed Messages
122
Vehicle Personalization
122
Lighting
128
Exterior Lighting
128
Exterior Lamp Controls
128
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
128
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
128
Flash-to-Pass
129
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
129
Automatic Headlamp System
129
Hazard Warning Flashers
130
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
130
Interior Lighting
131
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
131
Courtesy Lamps
131
Dome Lamps
131
Lighting Features
132
Exit Lighting
132
Battery Power Protection
132
Infotainment System
133
Introduction
133
Infotainment
133
Theft-Deterrent Feature
134
Overview
135
Home Page
135
Operation
136
Radio
137
AM-FM Radio
137
Satellite Radio
139
Radio Reception
140
Multi-Band Antenna
141
Audio Players
141
USB Port
141
Auxiliary Devices
142
Phone
144
Bluetooth (Overview)
144
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
145
Hands-Free Phone
150
Downloadable Applications
153
Smartphone Link (Overview)
153
Smartphone Link (Pandora)
155
Smartphone Link (Stitcher)
156
Bluetooth Phone/Devices
157
Pictures and Movies (Audio System)
157
Pictures and Movies (Movie System)
162
Pictures and Movies (Picture System)
164
Trademarks and License Agreements
165
Climate Controls
168
Climate Control Systems
168
Automatic Climate Control System
168
Air Vents
171
Maintenance
172
Air Intake
172
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
172
Service
173
Driving and Operating
174
Driving Information
175
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency
175
Distracted Driving
176
Defensive Driving
177
Drunk Driving
177
Control of a Vehicle
177
Braking
177
Steering
178
Off-Road Recovery
178
Loss of Control
179
Driving on Wet Roads
179
Hill and Mountain Roads
180
Winter Driving
180
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
181
Vehicle Load Limits
182
Starting and Operating
185
New Vehicle Break-In
185
Power Button
185
Starting and Stopping the Vehicle
187
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
188
Shifting Into Park
188
Shifting out of Park
189
Electric Vehicle Operating Modes
189
Driver Selected Operating Modes
189
Electric Drive Unit
190
Brakes
192
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
192
Electric Parking Brake
192
Brake Assist
194
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
194
Regenerative Braking
195
Ride Control Systems
195
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
195
Cruise Control
197
Driver Assistance Systems
200
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
200
Charging
202
When to Charge
202
Plug-In Charging
202
Delayed Charging Override
206
Charging Status Feedback
206
Charge Cord
210
Utility Interruption of Charging
211
Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging
211
Trailer Towing
212
General Towing Information
212
Conversions and Add-Ons
213
Add-On Electrical Equipment
213
Vehicle Care
214
General Information
215
California Proposition 65 Warning
215
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
215
Accessories and Modifications
216
Vehicle Checks
216
Doing Your Own Service Work
216
Hood
217
Underhood Compartment Overview
219
Cooling System (High Voltage Battery)
220
Cooling System (TPIM, APM, and Charger Modules)
221
Cabin Heating Coolant System
222
Washer Fluid
223
Brakes
223
Brake Fluid
224
Battery - North America
225
Wiper Blade Replacement
227
Headlamp Aiming
228
Bulb Replacement
229
Halogen Bulbs
229
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
229
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
230
License Plate Lamp
231
Replacement Bulbs
231
Electrical System
232
Electrical System Overload
232
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
232
Underhood Compartment Fuse Block
233
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
236
Wheels and Tires
238
Tires
238
Winter Tires
239
Summer Tires
240
Tire Sidewall Labeling
240
Tire Designations
241
Tire Terminology and Definitions
242
Tire Pressure
244
Tire Pressure Monitor System
246
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
247
Tire Inspection
249
Tire Rotation
250
When It Is Time for New Tires
251
Buying New Tires
251
Different Size Tires and Wheels
253
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
253
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
255
Wheel Replacement
255
Tire Chains
256
If a Tire Goes Flat
256
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
257
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
263
Jump Starting
264
Jump Starting - North America
264
Towing the Vehicle
266
Recreational Vehicle Towing
267
Appearance Care
269
Exterior Care
269
Interior Care
273
Floor Mats
276
Service and Maintenance
278
General Information
278
Maintenance Schedule
279
Special Application Services
281
Additional Maintenance and Care
282
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
284
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
284
Maintenance Replacement Parts
284
Maintenance Records
286
Technical Data
287
Vehicle Identification
287
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
287
Service Parts Identification Label
287
Vehicle Data
288
Capacities and Specifications
288
Customer Information
289
Customer Information
289
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
289
Customer Assistance Offices
291
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
292
Online Owner Center
292
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
293
Roadside Assistance Program
293
Scheduling Service Appointments
295
Courtesy Transportation Program
295
Collision Damage Repair
296
Service Publications Ordering Information
298
Radio Frequency Statement
299
Reporting Safety Defects
300
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
300
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
300
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
300
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
301
Event Data Recorders
301
OnStar®
302
OnStar
303
OnStar Overview
303
OnStar Services
304
Emergency
304
Security
304
Navigation
304
Connections
305
Diagnostics
307
OnStar Additional Information
307
Index
313
Index_A
313
Index_B
314
Index_C
314
Index_D
315
Index_E
316
Index_F
316
Index_G
316
Index_H
316
Index_I
317
Index_J
317
Index_K
317
Index_L
317
Index_M
318
Index_N
318
Index_O
318
Index_P
319
Index_R
319
Index_S
320
Index_T
321
Index_U
321
Index_V
322
Index_W
322
2016 Chevrolet Spark Overview
Introduction
The 2016 Chevrolet Spark is a compact, city-friendly hatchback designed for urban commuters who seek efficiency without sacrificing style. With its vibrant design and practical features, the Spark proves that small cars can pack a punch on both performance and functionality. Offering a unique blend of tech-savvy features and ample space, this subcompact is perfect for maneuvering through crowded streets while remaining budget-friendly in both purchase price and fuel economy.
Powertrains
The 2016 Spark is powered by a spirited 1.4-liter inline-four engine, delivering a respectable 98 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque. This engine is mated to either a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional continuously variable transmission (CVT), allowing for smooth acceleration and impressive fuel efficiency—achieving an EPA-rated 31 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. The agile handling is complemented by a lightweight build, making it a joy to drive around town.
Trims
Features
Equipped with modern technology, the Spark includes a Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth connectivity, and smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Safety features abound, with available options like forward collision alert, lane departure warning, and ten airbags, making it a reliable choice for daily drivers.
Owner's Manual
The 2016 Chevrolet Spark's owner's manual is an invaluable resource for new owners, detailing essential maintenance guidelines, troubleshooting tips, and feature explanations. It serves to enhance the ownership experience, ensuring that drivers can make the most of their Spark's capabilities while benefiting from Chevrolet's customer support. The manual also highlights important safety information and recommended service intervals to keep the vehicle running at its best.
User manual download
The Chevrolet Spark owner manual for the 2016 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2016 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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