Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Engine Exhaust
Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
- The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes).
- The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different.
- The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage.
- The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired.
- There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed.
If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle:
- Drive it only with the windows completely down.
- Have the vehicle repaired immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation.
Running the Vehicle While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running.
If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move.
See Shifting Into Park on page 9-18 and Engine Exhaust on page 9-20.
If the vehicle has a manual transmission, see Parking on page 9-20.
Parking
If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of the vehicle,
move the shift lever into R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill slope. On a level
surface or an uphill slope, use 1 (Fir ...
Automatic Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
The CVT is electronically controlled to produce maximum power and smooth operation.
A display in the instrument cluster indicates the selected range.
P ...
Other materials:
Top Tether Anchor
A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle.
A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2)
on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order
to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child r ...
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
For vehicles with the RKE transmitter, it may work up to 60m (195 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for
the ignition and all locks.
Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors and the liftgate.
Press to lock all doors ...
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing
child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-38.
In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to
turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under ...
