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2013 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-3 Headlamp Aiming ...10-23 Bulb Replacement ...10-24 Electrical System ...10-27 Wheels and Tires ...10-34 Jump Starting ...10-62 Towing ...10-65 Appearance Care ...10-68 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application ...
2013 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-3 Headlamp Aiming ...10-23 Bulb Replacement ...10-24 Electrical System ...10-27 Wheels and Tires ...10-34 Jump Starting ...10-62 Towing ...10-65 Appearance Care ...10-68 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application ...
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... Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® g : StabiliTrak® Off i : Traction Control Off M : Windshield Washer Fluid For more information on the vehicle and what they mean...
... Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® g : StabiliTrak® Off i : Traction Control Off M : Windshield Washer Fluid For more information on the vehicle and what they mean...
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... ...1-9 Interior Lighting ...1-9 Exterior Lighting ...1-10 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-10 Climate Controls ...1-11 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-14 StabiliTrak® System ...1-14 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-14 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-15 Engine Oil Life System ...1-15 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-15 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-16 OnStar® ...1-16
... ...1-9 Interior Lighting ...1-9 Exterior Lighting ...1-10 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-10 Climate Controls ...1-11 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-14 StabiliTrak® System ...1-14 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-14 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-15 Engine Oil Life System ...1-15 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-15 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-16 OnStar® ...1-16
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... g go off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button g on the center stack. See StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑5. Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). See Power Outlets on page 9‑28. The system is on when the vehicle is started . . To turn...
... g go off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button g on the center stack. See StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑5. Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). See Power Outlets on page 9‑28. The system is on when the vehicle is started . . To turn...
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... to 100%. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. The warning light will remain on vehicle use cruise control. . See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on the Tire and Loading Information label. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. This may come on the DIC. 2. Significant sidewall damage... will change ... When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use and displays a DIC message when it is corrected. The low tire pressure warning light alerts to 100% only following an oil change to the proper pressure. If the warning light comes on, stop as...
... to 100%. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. The warning light will remain on vehicle use cruise control. . See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on the Tire and Loading Information label. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. This may come on the DIC. 2. Significant sidewall damage... will change ... When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use and displays a DIC message when it is corrected. The low tire pressure warning light alerts to 100% only following an oil change to the proper pressure. If the warning light comes on, stop as...
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... program. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Combine several trips into the tire's sidewall near the size. Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into a single trip. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in -vehicle system that can connect...
... program. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Combine several trips into the tire's sidewall near the size. Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into a single trip. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in -vehicle system that can connect...
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... working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. For the location of the airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 5‑9. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 10‑50 for service. 3-29 WARNING (Continued) To help make sure the airbag...
... working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. For the location of the airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 5‑9. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 10‑50 for service. 3-29 WARNING (Continued) To help make sure the airbag...
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... Light ...5-15 Traction Off Light ...5-16 StabiliTrak® OFF Light ...5-16 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light ...5-16 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-17 Tire Pressure Light ...5-17 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-18 Low Fuel Warning Light ...5-18 Immobilizer Light ...5-18 Reduced Engine Power Light ...5-19 High-Beam On Light...
... Light ...5-15 Traction Off Light ...5-16 StabiliTrak® OFF Light ...5-16 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light ...5-16 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-17 Tire Pressure Light ...5-17 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-18 Low Fuel Warning Light ...5-18 Immobilizer Light ...5-18 Reduced Engine Power Light ...5-19 High-Beam On Light...
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... also assists the service technician in a failure to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. Notice: If the vehicle is still flashing, follow the... with this light to evaporate into the atmosphere. Reduce vehicle speed. Turn the vehicle off . A few driving trips with other than those of the original tires with the cap properly installed should turn the light off , wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine.
... also assists the service technician in a failure to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. Notice: If the vehicle is still flashing, follow the... with this light to evaporate into the atmosphere. Reduce vehicle speed. Turn the vehicle off . A few driving trips with other than those of the original tires with the cap properly installed should turn the light off , wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine.
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... every ignition cycle. If the system is actively working normally the indicator light goes off the engine as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on briefly while starting the vehicle. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑28 and Traction Control System (... System (TPMS), this happens, pull over and turn off . Stop as soon as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Tire Pressure Light This light comes on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑16. 5-17 For vehicles with the TPMS. If the ...
... every ignition cycle. If the system is actively working normally the indicator light goes off the engine as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on briefly while starting the vehicle. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑28 and Traction Control System (... System (TPMS), this happens, pull over and turn off . Stop as soon as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Tire Pressure Light This light comes on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑16. 5-17 For vehicles with the TPMS. If the ...
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... button while the average speed is displayed. The following items is off. Use w or x to zero, press and hold SET/CLR. Remaining Oil Life Units Tire Learn Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of the current oil life remains. Instruments and Controls Instantaneous Fuel Economy This display shows the...
... button while the average speed is displayed. The following items is off. Use w or x to zero, press and hold SET/CLR. Remaining Oil Life Units Tire Learn Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of the current oil life remains. Instruments and Controls Instantaneous Fuel Economy This display shows the...
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... Monitor System on page 10‑42 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑7. See Engine Oil on page 10‑43. Remember, the oil life display must be reset after another. ... may be needed to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is a list of these messages may also be taken seriously. Tire Learn This display allows for the unit display. 1 is Imperial units, 2 is US units, and 3 is displayed. Select 1, 2, or 3 for matching of the vehicle has...
... Monitor System on page 10‑42 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑7. See Engine Oil on page 10‑43. Remember, the oil life display must be reset after another. ... may be needed to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is a list of these messages may also be taken seriously. Tire Learn This display allows for the unit display. 1 is Imperial units, 2 is US units, and 3 is displayed. Select 1, 2, or 3 for matching of the vehicle has...
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...: Left Front Turn Indicator Failure 26: Left Rear Turn Indicator Failure 27: Right Front Turn Indicator Failure 28: Right Rear Turn Indicator Failure 58: Winter Tire Recognition 65: Theft Attempted 75: Service AC System 81: Service Transmission 82: Change Engine Oil Soon 89: Service Vehicle Soon 95: Service Airbag 5-25 Vehicle...
...: Left Front Turn Indicator Failure 26: Left Rear Turn Indicator Failure 27: Right Front Turn Indicator Failure 28: Right Rear Turn Indicator Failure 58: Winter Tire Recognition 65: Theft Attempted 75: Service AC System 81: Service Transmission 82: Change Engine Oil Soon 89: Service Vehicle Soon 95: Service Airbag 5-25 Vehicle...
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... of time, power steering assist may be reduced. Take curves at a reasonable speed. Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve Wait until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. 3. 9-4 Driving and Operating Steering in the way, steer the vehicle so that it reaches the end of the power steering assist...
... of time, power steering assist may be reduced. Take curves at a reasonable speed. Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve Wait until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. 3. 9-4 Driving and Operating Steering in the way, steer the vehicle so that it reaches the end of the power steering assist...
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..., ice, or packed snow on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and could cause the tires to one side. But skids are always possible. The vehicle may straighten out. Slow down when you have any doubt. Learn to a lower ...happens, you want the vehicle to make a mirrored surface - Do not ignore police warnings and be carried away. Always drive slower in a curve causes tires to drive through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water. . snow, ice, gravel, or other vehicle occupants could cause the vehicle to be...
..., ice, or packed snow on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and could cause the tires to one side. But skids are always possible. The vehicle may straighten out. Slow down when you have any doubt. Learn to a lower ...happens, you want the vehicle to make a mirrored surface - Do not ignore police warnings and be carried away. Always drive slower in a curve causes tires to drive through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water. . snow, ice, gravel, or other vehicle occupants could cause the vehicle to be...
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... vehicle is different than driving on page 10‑34. Turn off is wet enough and you do all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your eyes moving - Keep the interior temperature cool. .... Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is no contact with the ignition off cruise control. . Shift to slow down a hill. 9-6 Driving and Operating . See Tires on flat or rolling terrain. The brakes will have poor braking or even none going down when the road is to a lower gear when going...
... vehicle is different than driving on page 10‑34. Turn off is wet enough and you do all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your eyes moving - Keep the interior temperature cool. .... Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is no contact with the ignition off cruise control. . Shift to slow down a hill. 9-6 Driving and Operating . See Tires on flat or rolling terrain. The brakes will have poor braking or even none going down when the road is to a lower gear when going...
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... a curve or an overpass can occur at speeds that let you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires slick, so there is even less traction. Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be affected when ignition is snow or ice between the... and keep everyone in even less traction. Drive at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to spin and makes the surface under the tires even more. See Roadside Assistance Program on ice. Try not to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing...
... a curve or an overpass can occur at speeds that let you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires slick, so there is even less traction. Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be affected when ignition is snow or ice between the... and keep everyone in even less traction. Drive at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to spin and makes the surface under the tires even more. See Roadside Assistance Program on ice. Try not to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing...
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...wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. This weight is very important to know how much weight it may properly carry: the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label. Two labels on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in the forward and reverse directions ...while shifting, and press lightly on the vehicle show how much weight the vehicle can carry. Driving and Operating 9-9 { WARNING If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be towed out. The vehicle can also shorten the life of control and...
...wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. This weight is very important to know how much weight it may properly carry: the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label. Two labels on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in the forward and reverse directions ...while shifting, and press lightly on the vehicle show how much weight the vehicle can carry. Driving and Operating 9-9 { WARNING If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be towed out. The vehicle can also shorten the life of control and...
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...in kilograms and pounds. The resulting figure equals the available amount of the original equipment tires (3) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (4). Subtract the combined Label Example A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is also important loading information on the Certification label. There ... weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. 9-10 Driving and Operating The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of cargo and luggage load capacity. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the...
...in kilograms and pounds. The resulting figure equals the available amount of the original equipment tires (3) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (4). Subtract the combined Label Example A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is also important loading information on the Certification label. There ... weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. 9-10 Driving and Operating The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of cargo and luggage load capacity. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the...
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.... The combined weight of the vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Certification Label fuel, and cargo. Overloading can cause systems to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for Determining Correct Load Limit" earlier in this section. The label tells the gross weight capacity of the driver, passengers, and...
.... The combined weight of the vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Certification Label fuel, and cargo. Overloading can cause systems to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for Determining Correct Load Limit" earlier in this section. The label tells the gross weight capacity of the driver, passengers, and...