Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5-15.
To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down.
Caution
Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts.
Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has ABS, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent
a braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself.
A momentary motor or clicking noise might b ...
Brake Assist
The Brake Assist feature is designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing
vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system
hydraulic brake control mo ...
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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 ...
Connections
The required specific Onstar subscription plan includes the services that follow
to help customers stay connected.
For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped)
The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that provides a high-speed, wireless Internet ...
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction.
Become familiar with the local laws in your ...
