Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Doors
Liftgate
Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or hatch/trunk open:
- Close all of the windows.
- Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel.
- Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9-20.
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.
To lock or unlock the liftgate from the outside, use the key in the liftgate lock.
If equipped, press 
on the RKE transmitter
to unlock all doors and press 
to lock.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.
Without RKE
With RKE
To lock or unlock the liftgate from the inside, press
or
.
To open the liftgate, pull the handle and lift up.
When closing the liftgate, use the pull cup.
See Central Locking System on page 2-6.
Safety Locks
The vehicle has rear door safety locks on each rear door that prevent passengers
from opening the rear doors from the inside.
Using the Rear Door Safety Lock
Move the lever up to lock.
Cl ...
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal. ...
Other materials:
Heated Front Seats
Warning
If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition
should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that insulates again ...
If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard,
the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot
when the vehicle:
Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
Stops after high-speed driving.
Idles for long periods in traffic.
If the ...
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a
Punctured Tire
When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm
the kit in a heated environment for five minutes.
This will help to inflate the tire faster.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to
a level place. Turn on the hazard warning fla ...
