238 CHEVROLET SPARK 2022 Owners Manual

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Vehicle Care 167
explanation of what kind of oil to use. For
engine oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities
and Specifications 0238.
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above
or below the acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful to the
engine. If the oil level is above the
operating range (i.e., the engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range), the engine could be
damaged. Drain the excess oil or limit
driving of the vehicle, and seek a service
professional to remove the excess oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview 0165 for
the location of the engine oil fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level somewhere
in the proper operating range, between the
cross-hatched areas. Push the dipstick all the
way back in when through.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil depends on
both the proper oil specification and
viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0234. Specification
Use full synthetic engine oils that meet the
dexos1 specification.
Engine oils that have been approved by GM
as meeting the dexos1 specification are
marked with the dexos1 approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.
Caution
Failure to use the recommended engine
oil or equivalent can result in engine
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Viscosity Grade
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil.
When selecting an oil of the appropriate
viscosity grade, it is recommended to select
an oil of the correct specification. See
“Specification” earlier in this section.
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils meeting the dexos1
specification are all that is needed for good
performance and engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause engine
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements
that can be unhealthy for your skin and
could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil
stay on your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water, or a
good hand cleaner. Wash or properly
dispose of clothing or rags containing used
engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings
about the use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment.
If you change your own oil, be sure to drain
all the oil from the filter before disposal.
Never dispose of oil by putting it in the
trash or pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water.
Recycle it by taking it to a place that
collects used oil.

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Caution (Continued)
.Do not mix water with ready-to-use
washer fluid. Water can cause the
solution to freeze and damage the
washer fluid tank and other parts of
the washer system.
.When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer instructions
for adding water.
.Fill the washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it is very cold.
This allows for fluid expansion if
freezing occurs, which could damage
the tank if it is completely full.
Brakes
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators
that make a high-pitched warning sound
when the brake pads are worn and new
pads are needed. The sound can come and
go or can be heard all the time when the
vehicle is moving, except when applying the
brake pedal firmly.
{Warning
The brake wear warning sound means
that soon the brakes will not work well.
That could lead to a crash. When the
brake wear warning sound is heard, have
the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates can
cause a brake squeal when the brakes are
first applied or lightly applied. This does not
mean something is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary
to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires
are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and
evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper
sequence to torque specifications. See
Capacities and Specifications 0238.
Brake pads should be replaced as
complete sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not
return to normal height, or if there is a
rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be
a sign that brake service may be required.
Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts with
new, approved replacement parts. If this is
not done, the brakes may not work
properly. The braking performance expected
can change in many other ways if the
wrong replacement brake parts are installed
or if parts are improperly installed.
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is
filled with GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid
as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0165 for the
location of the reservoir.

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Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or more
places around the tire can be seen.
.There is cord or fabric showing
through the tire's rubber.
.The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut,
or snagged deep enough to show
cord or fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut, or other
damage that cannot be repaired well
because of the size or location of the
damage.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km
(7,500 mi). SeeMaintenance Schedule
0 226.
Tires are rotated to achieve a more
uniform wear for all tires. The first
rotation is the most important.
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.
See
When It Is Time for New Tires 0201
and
Wheel Replacement 0204.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 0195 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0131.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 197.
Check that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 238, and “Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire” underTire
Changing 0207.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
cause wheel nuts to become loose
over time. The wheel could come off
and cause a crash. When changing a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth
or paper towel can be used; however,
use a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.

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Warning (Continued)
cause a crash. When 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.
10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare
wheel.
11. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface.
{Warning
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts
because the nuts might come loose. The
vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a
crash.
12. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Turn each nut clockwise, by hand, until the wheel is
held against the hub.
13. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack
completely.
{Warning
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause the
wheels to become loose or come off. The
wheel nuts should be tightened with a
torque wrench to the proper torque
specification after replacing. Follow the
torque specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when using
accessory locking wheel nuts. See
Capacities and Specifications 0238 for
original equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To
avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly
tighten the wheel nuts in the proper
sequence and to the proper torque
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications 0238 for the wheel nut
torque specification.
14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench in a crisscross sequence, as
shown.

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Service and Maintenance 235
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM Part NumberACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 95238310A3227C
Engine Oil Filter 12696048PF64
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 95369731CF202
Spark Plugs 1263719741-124
Wiper Blades
IDriver Side –60 cm (23.6 in) 95391363
—
IPassenger Side –35 cm (13.8 in) 95391365
—
IRear 95391371
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Technical Data 237
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 237
Service Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 238
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of
the instrument panel, on the driver side of
the vehicle. It can be seen through the
windshield from outside. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) also appears on
the Vehicle Certification label and certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See“Engine
Specifications” underCapacities and
Specifications 0238 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
There may be a large barcode on the
certification label on the center pillar that
you can scan for the following information:
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options
If there is not a large barcode on this label,
then you will find this same information on
a label inside of the glove box.

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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants0234 for more
information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge
amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System* 4.8 L5.0 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 4.0 L4.2 qt
Fuel Tank 35.0 L9.0 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 140Y 100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level
after filling.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.

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260 Index
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . 103
B
BatteryExterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 96
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 211
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108, 109
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Brake
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 182 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 162
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162, 176, 211, Back Cover
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 75
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 62
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

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Replacing LATCH System Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . 140
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . .142
S
Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd)
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . 31
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 62
Security
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 162
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Service (cont'd)
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . 225
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126