Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use.
A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-30 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates.
The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat.
Warning
Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system.
If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Sized Occupant
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but
the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly
in the seat or that the child r ...
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag
system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual
have information about servicing th ...
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Collision Parts
Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction
methods as the parts with which the vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision
parts are the best choice to ensure that the vehicle's designed appearance, durability,
and safety are preserved. Th ...
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight
is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants,
cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options.
Two labels on the vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry: the Tire
and Loadi ...
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
Warning
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be
ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on ...
