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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Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
The TCS limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started. To turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak bu ...

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 ...

Manual Transmission
Caution Shifting the vehicle initially into any gear other than 1 (First) or R (Reverse) can damage the clutch. Shift the manual transmission in the proper sequence, and time the gear shifting with the accelerator to avoid revving the engine and damaging the clutch. 1 (First): Press the ...