wheel alignment CHEVROLET SPARK 2020 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) -
2020 - CRC - 4/23/19
Vehicle Care 197
Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 249
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 256
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
California Proposition
65 Warning
{Warning
Most motor vehicles, including
this one, as well as many of its
service parts and fluids, contain
and/or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Engine
exhaust, many parts and
systems, many fluids, and some
component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these
chemicals. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See Battery - North America 0215
and Jump Starting - North America
0 257 and the back cover.

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Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment. SeeWhen It Is Time
for New Tires 0244 and
Wheel Replacement 0249.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the compact
spare tire in the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and
Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. See
Tire Pressure
0238 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0156.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0240.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” underCapacities
and Specifications 0288, and
“Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire” under
Tire Changing 0251.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause a crash. When
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the inner diameter of
the wheel hub opening with
wheel bearing grease after a
wheel change or tire rotation to
prevent corrosion or rust
buildup. Do not get grease on
the wheel mounting surface or
on the wheel nuts or bolts.
When It Is Time for New
Tires
Factors such as maintenance,
temperatures, driving speeds,
vehicle loading, and road conditions
affect the wear rate of the tires.

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Vehicle Care 249
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to
the left or right, depending on the
crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smoothroad, the tires and wheels may need
to be rebalanced. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
Some aluminum wheels can be
repaired. See your dealer if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of
wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the
same load-carrying capacity,
diameter, width, offset, and be
mounted the same way as the one it
replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) sensors with new
GM original equipment parts.
{Warning
Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
nuts can be dangerous. It could
affect the braking and handling of
the vehicle. Tires can lose air,
and cause loss of control, causing
a crash. Always use the correct
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts for replacement.
Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and
chassis.

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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. Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
.
Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed. Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
and kept in good condition to
provide a clear view.
.
Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
. Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.

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326 Index
Stoplamps and Back-up LampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Storage Areas Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 76
Struts
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 294
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . 22, 23 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 240
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 239
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Terminology and Definitions . . 235
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 249
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . 195 Towing (cont'd)
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 261
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Traction
Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . 94
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
U
Ultrasonic Parking SensorLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 247
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
VehicleAlarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 287
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 104
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . 93
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning (cont'd)
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 189
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Wheel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 249
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 61
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 218
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81