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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Auxiliary Devices
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
Settings menus and functions may vary depending on vehicle options.
If equipped, the auxiliary input jack in the center stack can be used to connect
external audio devices such as an iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 player, CD player, and other
supported devices for use as an ...
Doors
Liftgate
Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate,
hatch/trunk open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body
and the hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can caus ...
What to Use
Warning
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant
mixture will.
The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine coul ...
