Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Fuels in Foreign Countries
If planning to drive in countries outside the U.S. or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard to find.
Check regional auto club or fuel retail brand websites for availability in the country where driving. Never use leaded gasoline, fuel containing methanol, manganese, or any other fuel not recommended. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
California Fuel Requirements
If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed
to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission
control label. If this fuel i ...
Fuel Additives
To keep fuel systems clean, TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is recommended. See Fuel
on page 9-35.
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of Fuel System Treatment
PLUS added to t ...
Other materials:
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn of the engine overheating. See Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light on page 5-18.
If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service
help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.
If the decision is made ...
Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If
the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off.
The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been
turned off by pressing and re ...
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, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs,
it would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Approv ...
