Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Engine Compartment Overview
- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on page 10-19.
- Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10-13.
- Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 10-8.
- Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10-8.
- Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 10-13.
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-12.
- Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
See Brakes on page 10-19 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 10-12.
- Positive (+) Battery Terminal.
See Battery on page 10-22.
- Battery on page 10-22.
- Auxiliary Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-30.
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-30.
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 ...
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be
paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:
Always use engine ...
Other materials:
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform
better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for
the first 805 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow t ...
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 ...
Engine Oil Change
When the %CHANGE DIC message displays,
have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate the need
for vehicle service for up to a year.
The engine oil and filter must be changed at least on ...
