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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Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to one of the following positions: HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes. INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more ...

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 ...

Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured)
The kit includes: Sealant Canister Inlet Valve Sealant/Air Hose Base of Sealant Canister Tire Sealant Canister On/Off Button Slot on Top of Compressor Pressure Gauge Pressure Deflation Button Power Plug Air Only Hose If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel ...