Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Parking
If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill slope. On a level surface or an uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear.
Firmly apply the parking brake. Turn the wheels toward the curb for a downhill slope, or away from the curb for an uphill slope. Once the shift lever has been placed into gear with the clutch pedal pressed in, turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF, remove the key, and release the clutch.
Parking over Things That Burn
Warning
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock control. The shift lock control is
designed to:
Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with
the shift lever button fully ...
Engine Exhaust
Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen
or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
The vehicle idl ...
Other materials:
Lockout Protection
When locking is requested with the driver door open and the key in the ignition,
all the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. This can be manually
overridden by pressing and holding
on the power door lock switch.
If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is turned on, the vehicle is off ...
Passenger Sensing System
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position.
The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the center display when the
vehicle is started.
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The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the ...
Cargo Cover
Warning
An unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop
or turn, or in a crash. Store the cargo cover securely or remove it from the vehicle.
The cargo cover can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle.
To remove the cargo cover:
Remove both of the cords (1) from ...
