Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: 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 Cooling System on page 10-13.
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-12.
- Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
See Brakes on page 10-19 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 10-12.
- Positive (+) Battery Terminal.
See Battery on page 10-22.
- Battery on page 10-22.
- Auxiliary Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-30.
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-30.
Hood
To open the hood:
Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is on the lower left
side of the instrument panel.
Go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood ...
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be
paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:
Always use engine ...
Other materials:
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid - wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid - too much speed or steering in a curve causes
tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid - too much thro ...
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while driving. Follow these tips:
Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer
the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
Turn the steering wheel about one-eigh ...
Cargo Cover
Warning
An unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop
or turn, or in a crash. Store the cargo cover securely or remove it from the vehicle.
The cargo cover can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle.
To remove the cargo cover:
Remove both of the cords (1) from ...
