Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
- Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
- Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
- Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
- When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
- Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
- Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
- Combine several trips into a single trip.
- Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
- Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and
displays %CHANGE DIC message when it
is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should b ...
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside
Assistance program.
See Roadside ...
Other materials:
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left when the ignition is turned
to ON/RUN.
When the tank nears empty, the low fuel warning light will come on.
There is still a little fuel left, but the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled
soon. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 5-20 ...
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is
turned off:
Audio System
Power Windows
The power windows will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door
is opened. The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Once
the key ...
Driver Assistance Systems
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, the RVC system can assist the driver when backing up by displaying
a view of the area behind the vehicle.
Warning
The camera(s) do not display children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
crossing traffic, animals, or any other object outside of the cameras’ field ...
