Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, safety belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Engine exhaust, many ...
Accessories and Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect
vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability,
ride and handling, emissions s ...
Other materials:
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
Warning
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you
just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from
it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you ...
Reclining Seatbacks
Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
To recline the seatback:
Lift the lever.
Move the seatback to the desired p ...
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition.
Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect other brake parts,
including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parkin ...
