Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 10-17.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
Warning
An electric engin ...
What to Use
Warning
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant
mixture will.
The coolant warning s ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Rear Window Wiper/ Washer
If equipped with the rear wiper/ washer, the controls are on the end of the windshield
wiper lever.
Turn the rear wiper/washer band to operate the rear window wiper/ washer.
ON: Turns the rear wiper on for continuous wipes.
OFF: Turns the rear wiper off.
(Rear Washer): Sprays washer fluid ...
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
In the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you
take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility
of choice, take the vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be origi ...
