Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: 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.
Base Level Key
Uplevel Key
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.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush or pick.
If you are locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.
With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
Keys and Locks
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12.
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 ve ...
Other materials:
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this
light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety
belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled.
This cycle may continue several times if th ...
TPMS Malfunction Light
The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing
or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light
flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition
cycle. The malfunction light comes on at each ign ...
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque ...