Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.
Warning
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious - or even fatal - collision if you drive after drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3-10.
Assume that other road users (pedestrians ...
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the
brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quart ...
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Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
There is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status
indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-25.
When the vehicle is started, this
light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their safety
belt. Then the light stays on solid until ...
Accessories and Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect
vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability,
ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems
like antilock brakes, traction control, a ...
Safety Locks
The vehicle has rear door safety locks on each rear door that prevent passengers
from opening the rear doors from the inside.
Using the Rear Door Safety Lock
Move the lever up to lock.
Close the door.
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other rear door lock.
Caution
Pulling the inside do ...
