Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
- Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
- Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
- Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
- When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
- Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
- Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
- Combine several trips into a single trip.
- Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
- Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and
displays %CHANGE DIC message when it
is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should b ...
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside
Assistance program.
See Roadside ...
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system makes the headlamps come on when the following conditions are
met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamp control is in ...
Winter Tires
This vehicle was not originally equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are
designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing
winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on ice or snow covered roads is
expected. See your dealer for details regarding winter ...
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC has different displays, which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons
on the right side of the instrument cluster. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and warning
messages if a system problem is detected.
DIC Buttons
MENU: Press to display the DIC menus.
or
: Use to scroll through th ...
