Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Winter Driving

Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. Che ...

Driving on Snow or Ice

Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32° F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in ev ...

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Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. It is normal to see coolant moving in the upper coolant hose return line when the engine is running. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do ...

Hands-Free Phone
General Information without Touchscreen To use the hands-free phone on vehicles without a touchscreen radio, press , select Onstar Hands-Free Calling, then enter the desired number. General Information with Touchscreen Vehicles with a Hands-Free Phone system can use a Bluetooth-capable cell p ...

Exit Lighting
If the dome lamps are in the DOOR position, they come on automatically when the key is removed from the ignition. The exterior lamps and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. The headlamps, parking lamps, and back-up lamps will turn ...