Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven.
Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates
that an oil change is necessary. A 
%CHANGE DIC message comes on. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next
1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the
oil life system may indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year.
The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and, at this time,
the system must be reset. Your dealer has trained service people who will perform
this work and reset the system. It is also important to check the oil regularly
over the course of an oil drain interval and keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must be changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) since the last oil change.
Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed.
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oil change. It will not reset itself. To reset the system:
- Display
%on the DIC. - Press and hold the SET/CLR button on the DIC for more than five seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.
If the %CHANGE DIC message comes
back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat
the procedure.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be
paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:
Always use engine ...
Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs,
take the vehicle ...
Other materials:
Cruise Control Light
For vehicles with cruise control,
the cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns
green when the cruise control is set and active.
The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control
on page 9-30.
Door Ajar Light
This light come ...
Front Fog Lamp Light
For vehicles with front fog lamps,
this light, in the display on the top of the center stack, comes on when the front
fog lamps are in use.
The light goes out when the front fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on
page 6-4.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the exterior
lamps ...
If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint
If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit:
Turn the vehicle off.
Remove the child restraint from the vehicle.
Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat
covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.
Reinstall the child restraint follo ...
