Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn of the engine overheating. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 5-18.
If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.
If the decision is made to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine cooling fan is running. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If it is not, do not continue to run the engine. Have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Running the engine without coolant may cause damage or a fire. Vehicle damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
Caution
This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to
follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
If no problem is found, check to see if coo ...
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
Warning
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you
just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from
it. Just turn it off and get everyone aw ...
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Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
Warning
A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting
in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems
are working properly after a crash, have them inspected a ...
Starter Switch Check
Warning
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly.
If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.Do not use the accelerator
pe ...
