Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans,
vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including,
but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and SPARK
are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse savant: Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it
is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.
This symbol is shown when you need
to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.
This symbol is shown when you need
to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
Airbag Readiness Light
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar®
Brake System Warning Light
Charging System
Cruise Control
Engine Coolant Temperature
Exterior Lamps
Fog Lamps
Fuel Gauge
Fuses
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
LATCH System Child Restraints
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Oil Pressure
Power
Safety Belt Reminders
Tire Pressure Monitor
Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
StabiliTrak® Off
Traction Control Off
Windshield Washer Fluid
In Brief
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Other materials:
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level.
It is normal to see coolant moving in the upper coolant hose return line when
the engine is running.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do ...
Tire Chains
Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains
used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the
brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains
could cause loss of control and a crash.
Use another typ ...
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop
and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through
large puddles and deep-standing or flowing water.
Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes.
They might not work as wel ...