Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: 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 cause unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or hatch/trunk open:
- Close all of the windows.
- Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel.
- Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9-20.
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.
To lock or unlock the liftgate from the outside, use the key in the liftgate lock.
If equipped, press 
on the RKE transmitter
to unlock all doors and press 
to lock.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.
Without RKE
With RKE
To lock or unlock the liftgate from the inside, press
or
.
To open the liftgate, pull the handle and lift up.
When closing the liftgate, use the pull cup.
See Central Locking System on page 2-6.
Safety Locks
The vehicle has rear door safety locks on each rear door that prevent passengers
from opening the rear doors from the inside.
Using the Rear Door Safety Lock
Move the lever up to lock.
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Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal. ...
Other materials:
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and
tire balancing are not necessary on a regular basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle is signi ...
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 ...
Hood
To open the hood:
Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is on the lower left
side of the instrument panel.
Go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever
up.
Lift the hood and release the hood prop from the prop retainer,
w ...
