Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
- Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
- Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
Warning
- An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
- Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be
very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
Caution
Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner. Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine compartment on the driver side
of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-7 for more information
on location.
When to Inspect the En ...
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This
coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000
mi), whichever occurs first.
The fol ...
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Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
When road and weather conditions are appropriate, ...
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless
there is help nearby.
If possible, use Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page
13-5.
To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe:
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Tie a red cloth t ...
Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Low Gloss Paint Surfaces
and Natural Open Pore Wood Surfaces
Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt.
For a more thorough cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap
solution.
Caution
Soaking or saturating leather, especially perforated leather,
as well as other interior surfaces, may cause per ...
