Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils. Note that newspapers or dark garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can also permanently transfer color to the vehicle's interior.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and crevices on the instrument cluster. Using a mild soap solution, immediately remove hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect repellent from all interior surfaces or permanent damage may result.
Your dealer may have products for cleaning the interior. Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to prevent permanent damage. Apply all cleaners directly to the cleaning cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly on any switches or controls.
Cleaners should be removed quickly. Never allow cleaners to remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods of time.
Cleaners may contain solvents that can become concentrated in the interior. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and windows.
To prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques:
- Never use a razor or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface.
- Never use a brush with stiff bristles.
- Never rub any surface aggressively or with excessive pressure.
- Do not use laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. For
liquid cleaners, use approximately 20 drops per 3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
A concentrated soap solution will leave a residue that creates streaks and attracts dirt. Do not use solutions that contain strong or caustic soap.
- Do not heavily saturate the upholstery when cleaning.
- Do not use solvents or cleaners containing solvents.
- Interior Glass
- Fabric/Carpet/Suede
- Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle Information and Radio Displays
- Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and Natural Open Pore Wood Surfaces
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel fuel door
hinge, unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make the ...
Interior Glass
To clean, use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water. Wipe droplets left behind
with a clean dry cloth.
Commercial glass cleaners may be used, if necessary, after cleaning the interior
glass wi ...
Other materials:
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and
tire balancing are not necessary on a regular basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle is signi ...
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle’s
performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules
to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions
for airbag deployment and deploy them in a cr ...
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination
of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links.
This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted,
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