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Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9956101) -
2017 - crc - 4/25/16
270 Vehicle Care
Dinghy Towing (with Manual
Transmission)
To dinghy tow the vehicle from the
front with all four wheels on the
ground:1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the towing
vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission to Neutral.
3. Turn the ignition to ACC/ ACCESSORY.
Caution
If 113 km/h (70 mph) is exceeded
while towing the vehicle, it could
be damaged. Never exceed 113
km/h (70 mph) while towing the
vehicle.
Caution
Towing the vehicle from the rear
could damage it. Also, repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Never have the
vehicle towed from the rear.
Dolly Towing
To tow the vehicle with the two rear
wheels on the ground and the front
wheels on a dolly:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Shift the automatic transmission into P (Park) or a
manual transmission into
1 (First) gear.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a
clamping device designed for
towing.
5. Turn the ignition off.

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9956101) -
2017 - crc - 4/25/16
288 Service and Maintenance
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns. Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.
Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs
of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire. .
Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see Interior Care 0276 and
Exterior Care 0271.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9956101) -
2017 - crc - 4/25/16
328 Index
RoadsDriving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 295
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
S
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 58
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 57
Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 307
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 302 Seats
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 84, 86
Security
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Climate Control System . . . . . . . 160
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 209
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 292
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 293
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 302
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Special Application Services . . . . 286
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Power, Warning Lights . . . . . . . . 106
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 233