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Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11348464) -
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Vehicle Care 277
.Aftermarket appearance caps or
covers while the lamps are
illuminated, due to excessive
heat generated
Caution
Failure to clean lamps properly
can cause damage to the lamp
cover that would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Using wax on low gloss black
finish stripes can increase the
gloss level and create a
non-uniform finish. Clean low
gloss stripes with soap and
water only.
Air Intakes
Clear debris from the air intakes,
between the hood and windshield,
when washing the vehicle.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
cloth or paper towel soaked with
windshield washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and
a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper
streaking.
Replace the wiper blades if they are
worn or damaged. Damage can be
caused by extreme dusty
conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun,
snow, and ice.
Weatherstrips
Apply weatherstrip lubricant on
weatherstrips to make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at
least once a year. Hot, dry climates
may require more frequent
application. Black marks from
rubber material on painted surfaces can be removed by rubbing with a
clean cloth. See
Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0294.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.
Caution
Using petroleum-based tire
dressing products on the vehicle
may damage the paint finish and/
or tires. When applying a tire
dressing, always wipe off any
overspray from all painted
surfaces on the vehicle.
Wheels and Trim —Aluminum
or Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild
soap and water to clean the wheels.
After rinsing thoroughly with clean
water, dry with a soft, clean towel.
A wax may then be applied.

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Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0215.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure
0 249.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0254.
. Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid
0 225.
Engine Oil Change
When the:% CHANGE DIC
message displays, have the engine
oil and filter changed within the next
1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the
best conditions, the engine oil life
system may not indicate the need
for vehicle service for up to a year.
The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and
the oil life system must be reset.
Your trained dealer technician can
perform this work. If the engine oil
life system is reset accidentally,
service the vehicle within 5 000 km/
3,000 mi since the last service.
Reset the oil life system when the
oil is changed. See
Engine Oil Life
System 0217.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation 0254.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0215 and
Engine Oil Life System 0217.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0220.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0225. .
Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0274. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade Replacement
0 230.
. Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0249.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0254.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 219.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0274.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care 0274.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 058.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.

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292 Service and Maintenance
.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
. Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping. .
Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0294 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.
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

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Brake/Clutch Hydraulic System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in Canada 19299571).
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Cooling System 0220.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 is recommended. See Engine Oil0215.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674)
or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Transmission - Automatic ACDelco CVT Fluid (Part No. 19260800, in Canada 19299096). Transmission - Manual Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19351859, in Canada 19351860).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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Index 329
Driving (cont'd)Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
E
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Electrical System
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 237
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 214
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Engine (cont'd)
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Reduced Power Light . . . . . . . . . .113
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 186
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 312
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 127
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 128
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
F
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 130
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 218
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Front Fog Lamp
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . .112
Requirements, California . . . . . 204

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Index 333
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 66
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 211
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Phone Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149, 151
Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Reduced Engine Light . . . . . . . . .113
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 183
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Steering Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 58
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 312 Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 306
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .210, 228, 268, Back Cover
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 310
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
RadiosAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 197
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . 96
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 271
Reduced Engine Power Light . . . 113
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27, 29
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 71
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . .311
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 299

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336 Index
Vehicle (cont'd)Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 109
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 202
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Wheel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 259
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 77
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 230
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96