Retained Accessory Power (Rap); Shifting Into Park - Chevrolet Spark 2021 Owner's Manual

140 Driving and Operating
Warning (Continued)
or extension cord, could make it
overheat and cause a fire, property
damage, electric shock, and injury.
Do not operate the vehicle with the
heater cord permanently attached to
the vehicle. Possible heater cord and
thermostat damage could occur.
While in use, do not let the heater
cord touch vehicle parts or sharp
edges. Never close the hood on the
heater cord.
Before starting the vehicle, unplug the
cord, reattach the cover to the plug,
and securely fasten the cord. Keep the
cord away from any moving parts.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to
unplug and store the cord as it was
before to keep it away from moving
engine parts.
The length of time the heater should remain
plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a
dealer in the area where you will be parking
the vehicle for the best advice on this.

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

When the ignition is turned from on to off,
the following features (if equipped) will
continue to function for up to 10 minutes,
or until the driver door is opened. These
features will also work when the ignition is
in RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY:
Infotainment System
Power Windows (during RAP this
functionality will be lost when any door
is opened)
Sunroof (during RAP this functionality will
be lost when any door is opened)
Auxiliary Power Outlet
Audio System
OnStar System

Shifting Into Park

1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the
parking brake. See Parking Brake 0 146.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by
pressing the button on the shift lever
and pushing the lever all the way
toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition off. For key access
vehicles, push the ignition key in, toward
the steering column and then turn the
ignition off.
4. Remove the key and take it with you.
If you can leave the vehicle with the
ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is
in P (Park).
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine
Running (Automatic Transmission)
Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle
with the engine running. It could
overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park)
with the parking brake firmly set. The
vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine
is running. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be
sure the vehicle will not move, even
when you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and move
the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting
Into Park 0 140.