Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Battery

Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual / Vehicle Care / Vehicle Checks / Battery

The original equipment battery is maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid.

Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-7 for battery location.

Warning

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. See California Proposition 65 Warning on page 10-3.

Vehicle Storage

Warning

Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.

You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10-64 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.

Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down.

Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.

Brake Fluid

The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 4 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-7 for the location of the reservoir. The ...

Starter Switch Check

Warning When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room aroun ...

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter may work up to 60m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-2. The following buttons are on the transmitter: (Lock): Press once to lock all doors and the liftgate. T ...

Smartphone Link (Pandora)
Some images and explanations may vary by phone operating systems, versions, and/or application (App) versions. Using Pandora Install the Pandora application on the smartphone. Connect the smartphone to the infotainment system through the USB port or Bluetooth wireless technology. i ...

Where Are the Airbags?
The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box. Driver Sid ...