Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off:
- Audio System
- Power Windows
The power windows will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened. The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, the radio will continue to work for 10 minutes, or until the driver door is opened or the key is removed from the ignition.
Engine Heater
The engine heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during
engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below -18°C (0°F). Vehicles with
an engine heater should be plugged in ...
Shifting Into Park
Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on
page 9-26.
Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pressing the button on the shift lever
and pushing the lever all t ...
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing refers to towing the vehicle behind another vehicle,
such as behind a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing
are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towi ...
Tire Chains
Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains
used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the
brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains
could cause loss of control and a crash.
Use another typ ...
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle Information and Radio Displays
For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth
to wipe surfaces.
Before wiping the surface with the microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle brush
to remove dirt that could scratch the surface. Then use the microfiber cloth by
gently rubbing to clean. Never use ...
