Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12.
- Washing the Vehicle
- Finish Care
- Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Stripes
- Windshield and Wiper Blades
- Wheels and Trim-Aluminum or Chrome
- Brake System
- Body Component Lubrication
Appearance Care
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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, ...
Other materials:
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque ...
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
Warning
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is
dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed
area that has ...
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock control. The shift lock control is
designed to:
Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with
the shift lever button fully released.
Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park) unless the ignition
is in ON/RUN ...
