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:
Manual Transmission
Caution
Shifting the vehicle initially into any gear other than 1 (First)
or R (Reverse) can damage the clutch. Shift the manual transmission in the proper
sequence, and time the gear shifting with the accelerator to avoid revving the engine
and damaging the clutch.
1 (First): Press the ...
When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and
road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires.
Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6mm (1/16 in) or less
of tread r ...
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents
as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs,
it would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Approv ...
