2017 CHEVROLET SPARK wheel alignment

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 208
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 208
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 215
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 217
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 218
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 223
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Battery - North America . . . . . . 226
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 227
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 228
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 228
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Fog Lamps (Canada Only) . . . 232
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 234
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 235
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 235 Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 242
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Wheel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 258

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rotation, check the wheel
alignment. SeeWhen It Is Time
for New Tires 0253 andWheel
Replacement 0258.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the compact
spare tire in the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and
Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. See
Tire Pressure 0247 and Vehicle
Load Limits 0172. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See
Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0249.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” underCapacities
and Specifications 0294.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the center of the
wheel hub with wheel bearing
grease after a wheel change or
tire rotation to prevent corrosion
or rust build-up. Do not get grease on the flat wheel
mounting surface or on the
wheel nuts or bolts.
When It Is Time for New
Tires
Factors such as maintenance,
temperatures, driving speeds,
vehicle loading, and road conditions
affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to
tell when it is time for new tires.
Treadwear indicators appear when
the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)

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course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and
one-half (1½) times as well on
the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and
differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on
specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking tractiontests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all
passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: Thetemperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to
the left or right, depending on the
crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels may need
to be rebalanced. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.

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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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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

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330 Index
Vehicle (cont'd)Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116, 117
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 123
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 107
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 200
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Wheel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 257 Wheels (cont'd)
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 76
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 228
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95