Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips:
- Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
- Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
- Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.
Steering
Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power steering. It does not have power steering fluid.
Regular maintenance is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfun ...
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid - wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid - too much speed or steer ...
Other materials:
Radio Controls without Touchscreen
The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs,
and menus shown on the display.
Turning the System On or Off
/VOL (Power/Volume): Press to turn
the radio on and off.
Automatic Switch-Off
If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is tu ...
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 engine cooling fan under the hood can start up
even when the engine is not running and can cause injur ...
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification
can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage
Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper
SAE viscosity grade. L ...
