Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: General Information
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Vehicle Care
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California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Engine exhaust, many ...
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 ...
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction
system off and use the rocking method. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control on page 9-27.
Warning ...
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform
better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for
the first 805 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow t ...
