Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.
Warning
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious - or even fatal - collision if you drive after drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3-10.
Assume that other road users (pedestrians ...
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-quart ...
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Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop
and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through
large puddles and deep-standing or flowing water.
Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes.
They might not work as wel ...
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification
can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage
Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper
SAE viscosity grade. L ...
Vehicle Messages
DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may
be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages appear one after another.
All messages should be taken seriously.
Vehicle messages appear as code numbers. The owner manual indicator and service
vehicle soon li ...
