Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Power Steering Warning Light
This light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a check to show it is working.
If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If this light stays on, or comes on while driving, the system may not be working. If this happens, see your dealer for service.
Up-Shift Light
For manual transmission vehicles,
there is an up-shift light that comes on in the lower DIC area. It shows when to
shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy.
See Manual Transmission on ...
Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If
the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off.
The tractio ...
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Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the
brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time,
a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which co ...
Engine Oil Change
When the %CHANGE DIC message displays,
have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate the need
for vehicle service for up to a year.
The engine oil and filter must be changed at least on ...
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 steering in a curve causes
tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid - too much thro ...
