Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Performance and Maintenance

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle has an accessory power outlet in front of the cupholders on the center sta ...

Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control

The TCS limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on whe ...

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If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: Climbs a long hill on a hot day. Stops after high-speed driving. Idles for long periods in traffic. If the ...

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-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which co ...

Fog Lamps
If equipped with fog lamps, they are controlled by the band on the middle of the turn signal lever. To use the fog lamps, the ignition must be turned on and the low-beam headlamps or parking lamps must be on. Turn the band to to turn the fog lamps on. The band automatically returns to ...