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Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include:

Warning

Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a long downhill slope can cause brake overheating, can reduce brake performance, and could result in a loss of braking.

Shift the transmission to a lower gear to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope.

Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. This can cause overheating of the brakes and loss of steering. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear.

Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and ...

Winter Driving
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Other materials:

Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats To adjust the seat: Lift the bar under the front edge of the seat cushion to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. See Seat Adjustment on page 3-5. Seat Height A ...

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 ...

Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering column. There are four positions: Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. Turns the ...

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