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:
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be
paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:
Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper
viscosity grade. See “Selecting the R ...
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps
To replace a front turn signal bulb:
Open the hood. See Hood on page 10-5.
Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing.
Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb socket.
Install the new bulb into the socket by pressing it in.
Install the socket into the ...
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Manual Outside Mirrors
If equipped, move the control up, down, or side to side to adjust the mirror.
See Manual Mirrors on page 2-13.
Power Outside Mirrors
If equipped, move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.
M ...
