Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: 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 ...
Other materials:
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
Warning
If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors or
with the safety belt, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child
correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a
LATCH-type child restraint properly using the anchors, or use ...
High/Low-Beam Headlamp
Connector Retaining Tab
Connector Release
Headlamp Bulb
To replace a headlamp bulb:
Open the hood. See Hood on page 10-5.
Remove the connector retaining tab (1).
Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the bulb (3) by pressing the
connector release (2) and pulling strai ...
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 ...
