Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11348464) -
2018 - crc - 9/19/17
170 Driving and Operating
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include:
.Allow extra following distance.
. Pass with caution.
. Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape.
. Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.
. Have good tires with proper
tread depth. See Tires0242.
. Turn off cruise control.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include:
.Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
. Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
. Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep or long hills.
{Warning
Using the brakes to slow the
vehicle on a long downhill slope
can cause brake overheating, can
reduce brake performance, and
could result in a loss of braking.
Shift the transmission to a lower
gear to let the engine assist the
brakes on a steep downhill slope.
{Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
or with the ignition off is
dangerous. This can cause
overheating of the brakes and
loss of steering assist. Always
have the engine running and the
vehicle in gear.
. Drive at speeds that keep the
vehicle in its own lane. Do not
swing wide or cross the
center line. .
Be alert on top of hills;
something could be in your lane
(e.g., stalled car, accident).
. Pay attention to special road
signs (e.g., falling rocks area,
winding roads, long grades,
passing or no-passing zones)
and take appropriate action.
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Snow or ice between the tires and
the road creates less traction or
grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can
occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when
freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
until roads can be treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
.Accelerate gently. Accelerating
too quickly causes the wheels to
spin and makes the surface
under the tires slick.
. Turn on Traction Control. See
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0193.
Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11348464) -
2018 - crc - 9/19/17
Index 329
Driving (cont'd)Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
E
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Electrical System
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 237
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 214
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Engine (cont'd)
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Reduced Power Light . . . . . . . . . .113
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 186
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 312
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 127
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 128
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
F
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 130
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 218
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Front Fog Lamp
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . .112
Requirements, California . . . . . 204
