Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: 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 release lever up.
- Lift the hood and release the hood prop from the prop retainer, which is under the hood.
- Securely place the hood prop into the hood prop holder, at the rear passenger side of the engine compartment.
To close the hood:
- Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly.
Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Remove the hood prop from the prop holder in the rear passenger side of the engine compartment and secure it to the retainer on the underside of the hood. The prop rod must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage.
- Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.
Doing Your Own Service Work
Warning
It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have
the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual
procedures and consult the service 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 ...
Other materials:
Manual Transmission
Caution
Shifting the vehicle initially into any gear other than 1 (First)
or R (Reverse) can damage the clutch. Shift the manual transmission in the proper
sequence, and time the gear shifting with the accelerator to avoid revving the engine
and damaging the clutch.
1 (First): Press the ...
Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.
But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender.
When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender
will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal inju ...
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors
the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels, helping
to maintain a clean environment. The malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the
vehicle is placed in ON/RUN, as a check to show ...