Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle:
- Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
- Stops after high-speed driving.
- Idles for long periods in traffic.
If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam:
- Turn the air conditioning off.
- Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary.
- When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for a manual transmission, and let the engine idle.
If the overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in front. If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally and have the cooling system checked for proper fill and function.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away.
If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the engine until it cools down.
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
Warning
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you
just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from
it. Just turn it off and get everyone aw ...
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid is needed, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below
freezi ...
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Additional Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to
avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance
services may be required.
It is recommended that your dealer perform these services - their trained dealer
technicians know your ...
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 ...
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flasher button is on the center stack.
(Hazard Warning Flasher): Press
to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
This warns others that you are having trouble. Press the button again to turn
the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, ...
