Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 10-17.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
Warning
An electric engin ...
What to Use
Warning
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant
mixture will.
The coolant warning s ...
Other materials:
If a Tire Goes Flat
This vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit. See Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit on page 10-56.
There is no spare tire, no tire changing equipment, and no place to store a tire.
It is unusual for a tire to blow out, especially if the tires are maintained
properly. See Tires on page 10-3 ...
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag
system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual
have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase
a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering I ...
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction.
Become familiar with the local laws in your ...
