2017 CHEVROLET SPARK tires

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9956101) -
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Service and Maintenance 283
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (2)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Change manual transmission fluid.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)@
Check water pump/generator belt for proper
tension and wear. (5)(6)@
Check A/C compressor belt for wear. (5)@
Replace brake/clutch fluid. (7)

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Service and Maintenance 285
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (2)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Change automatic transmission fluid.@@@
Change manual transmission fluid, if equipped.@@@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)@
Check water pump/generator belt for proper
tension and wear. (5)(6)@
Check A/C compressor belt for wear. (5)@
Replace brake/clutch fluid. (7)

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9956101) -
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288 Service and Maintenance
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns. Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.
Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs
of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire. .
Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see Interior Care 0276 and
Exterior Care 0271.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.

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Customer Information 301
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to limit
services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Services Provided
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station.
. Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar.
For security reasons, the driver
must present identification
before this service is given.
. Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Chevrolet dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given
when the vehicle is stuck in the
sand, mud, or snow. .
Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with the spare
tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and
properly inflated. It is the owner's
responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not
covered by the warranty.
. Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty
event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are reasonable
and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer,
up to 805 km (500 mi).
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
. Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws.
. Legal fines. .
Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
Service is not provided if a vehicle
is in an area that is not accessible
to the service vehicle or is not a
regularly traveled or maintained
public road, which includes ice and
winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
is up to 7 liters. If available,
diesel fuel delivery may be
restricted. Propane and other
fuels are not provided through
this service.
. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: Must be over
150 km from where your trip was
started to qualify.
Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy of
the repair orders are required.
Once authorization has been

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320 Index
IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 205
Additional Information OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . 158
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 218
Air Conditioning Regular Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 60
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 102
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 189 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Armrest Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Assistance Program,Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Audio Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 136
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
B
Battery
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Battery - North America . . . . 226, 265
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 228
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149, 151
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 105
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Brakes (cont'd)
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 175
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Headlamps, Front TurnSignal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 234
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 202 California (cont'd)
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .208, 226, 265
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 103
Check Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 228
Malfunction Indicator
Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 72

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328 Index
RoadsDriving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 295
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
S
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 58
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 57
Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 307
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 302 Seats
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 84, 86
Security
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Climate Control System . . . . . . . 160
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 209
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 292
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 293
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 302
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Special Application Services . . . . 286
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Power, Warning Lights . . . . . . . . 106
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

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Storage AreasCargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 90
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Taillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 299
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . 38, 39 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Tires (cont'd)
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 249
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 248
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Terminology and Definitions . . 244
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 258
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . 205
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 268
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Traction
Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
U
Ultrasonic Parking SensorLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 256
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 293