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:
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level.
It is normal to see coolant moving in the upper coolant hose return line when
the engine is running.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do ...
Charging System Light
This light will come on briefly
when the ignition is turned on, and the engine is not running, as a check to show
it is working.
It should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while
driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked ...
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This vehicle has an HSA feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped
on a grade sufficient enough to activate HSA.
This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either forward
or rearward, during vehicle drive off. After the driver completely stops and holds
the ve ...
