Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Battery

Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual / Vehicle Care / Vehicle Checks / Battery

The original equipment battery is maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid.

Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-7 for battery location.

Warning

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. See California Proposition 65 Warning on page 10-3.

Vehicle Storage

Warning

Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.

You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10-64 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.

Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down.

Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.

Brake Fluid

The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 4 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-7 for the location of the reservoir. The ...

Starter Switch Check

Warning When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room aroun ...

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Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and re ...

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 10-8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10-8. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Co ...

Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering column. There are four positions: (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, exce ...