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Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment

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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 away from the vehicle until it cools down.

Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood.

If you keep driving when the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop the engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.

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, ge ...

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 ...

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Starting the Engine
Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Caution Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could dam ...

Radio without Touchscreen
/VOL (Power/Volume) Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume. Preset Buttons 1-6 Press and hold to store a station. Press to go to a preset favorite station. MENU/TUNE Press to open menus and select menu items. Turn to highlight menu i ...

Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are in the center and on the side of the instrument panel. Move the slats to change the direction of the airflow. The center air vent does not close completely. Press the cover of the side air vents to open. Turn open slats clockwise or counterclockwise to direct a ...

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