Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Driving and Operating
- Driving Information
- Distracted Driving
- Defensive Driving
- Drunk Driving
- Braking
- Steering
- Off-Road Recovery
- Loss of Control
- Driving on Wet Roads
- Hill and Mountain Roads
- Winter Driving
- If the Vehicle Is Stuck
- Vehicle Load Limits
- Starting and Operating
- New Vehicle Break-In
- Ignition Positions
- Starting the Engine
- Engine Heater
- Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
- Shifting Into Park
- Shifting out of Park
- Parking
- Engine Exhaust
- Automatic Transmission
- Manual Transmission
- Brakes
- Ride Control Systems
- Cruise Control
- Driver Assistance Systems
- Fuel
- California Fuel Requirements
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
- Fuel Additives
- Filling the Tank
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
- Conversions and Add-Ons
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maint ...
Other materials:
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the
brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time,
a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which co ...
Doing Your Own Service Work
Warning
It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have
the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual
procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service
work.
If doing some of your own service work, use the 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 ...
