Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Starter Switch Check
Warning
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
- Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
- Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
- Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P
(Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.
Battery
The original equipment battery is maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and
do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new
battery is needed. S ...
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
Warning
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly.
If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room aroun ...
Other materials:
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 released.
Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park) unless the ignition
is in ON/RUN ...
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, o ...
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque ...
