Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Brake System Warning Light
The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away.
Warning
The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on.
Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.
This light should come on briefly
when the ignition is turned to ON.
If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem.
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when the parking brake is set.
The light will stay on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem.
If the light comes on while driving, carefully pull off the road and stop.
The pedal may be harder to push or may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle on page 10-67.
Service Vehicle Soon Light
For vehicles with this light, it
comes on if a condition exists that may require the vehicle to be taken in for service.
If the light comes on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service as soon a ...
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
This light comes on briefly when
the engine is started.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF or if the light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then st ...
Other materials:
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
Stoplamp/Taillamp
Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp
Back-up Lamp
To replace a taillamp, turn signal lamp, stoplamp, or back-up bulb:
Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-8.
Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly.
Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the so ...
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and
tire balancing are not necessary on a regular basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle is signi ...
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column.
Move the lever to one of the following positions: HI: Use for fast wipes.
LO: Use for slow wipes.
INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then
turn the INT band up for more ...
