Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
- Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for
the first 805 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle.
- Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow thisAvoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this
Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.
Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different positions.
The uplevel key must be fully extended to start the vehicle.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the regular brake
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Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an electronic
stability control system.
These systems help limit wheel slip and assist the driver in maintaining control,
especially on slippery road conditions.
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Cruise Control
If equipped with cruise control:
Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off. A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster.
RES/+: If there is a set speed in memory, press briefly to resume to that speed
or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, u ...
Safety Belts
This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also
describes some things not to do with safety belts.
Warning
Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly.
In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can
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