Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Vehicle Care
- General Information
- California Proposition 65 Warning
- California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
- Accessories and Modifications
- Vehicle Checks
- Doing Your Own Service Work
- Hood
- Engine Compartment Overview
- Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Life System
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Manual Transmission Fluid
- Hydraulic Clutch
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
- Cooling System
- Engine Coolant
- Engine Overheating
- Washer Fluid
- Brakes
- Brake Fluid
- Battery
- Starter Switch Check
- Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
- Ignition Transmission Lock Check
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
- Wiper Blade Replacement
- Headlamp Aiming
- Bulb Replacement
- Halogen Bulbs
- Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
- Fog Lamps
- Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
- License Plate Lamp
- Electrical System
- Electrical System Overload
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block
- Wheels and Tires
- Tires
- All-Season Tires
- Winter Tires
- Summer Tires
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
- Tire Designations
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
- Tire Pressure
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
- Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
- Tire Inspection
- Tire Rotation
- When It Is Time for New Tires
- Buying New Tires
- Different Size Tires and Wheels
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
- Wheel Replacement
- Tire Chains
- If a Tire Goes Flat
- Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
- Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
- Jump Starting
- Towing the Vehicle
- Appearance Care
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Caution
Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components
to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer
befor ...
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts
and GM-trained and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
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Other materials:
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid - wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid - too much speed or steering in a curve causes
tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid - too much thro ...
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition.
Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect other brake parts,
including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parkin ...
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system makes the headlamps come on when the following conditions are
met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamp control is in ...
