Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3-10.
- Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers)
are going to be careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
- Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
- Focus on the task of driving.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local govern ...
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.
Warning
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions,
attentiveness, and judgment can be affec ...
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Fog Lamps
If equipped with fog lamps, they are controlled by the
band on the middle of the turn signal
lever.
To use the fog lamps, the ignition must be turned on and the low-beam headlamps
or parking lamps must be on.
Turn the band to to turn the fog
lamps on. The band automatically returns to ...
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil
and filter. This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions,
engine temperature, and miles driven.
Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil chang ...
Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation
The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper
installation of the child restraint.
To remove the head restraint:
Partially fold the seatback forward. See Rear Seats on page 3-8 for additional
information.
Press both buttons on the head restrai ...
