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AKENG80_RHD

Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

How to Use this Manual ................................ 3
Important Safety Precautions ....................... 5

Section 1

Instrumentation and Controls .................... 21

Section 2

Seats and Restraints ................................... 101

Section 3

Starting and Operating Instructions ........ 127

Section 4

Service and Maintenance .......................... 159

Section 5

Problems on the Road ............................... 229
Index .......................................................... 251

Chevrolet

Spark

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Summary of Contents for Spark Lite

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Page 2: ...ecautions 5 Section 1 Instrumentation and Controls 21 Section 2 Seats and Restraints 101 Section 3 Starting and Operating Instructions 127 Section 4 Service and Maintenance 159 Section 5 Problems on the Road 229 Index 251 Chevrolet Spark Lite 09Spark_GenR fm Page 1 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 3: ...free Information on the recycling of end of life vehicles is available at http www chevroleteurope com This manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle Keep it with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating safety and maintenance information All information illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product infor mation av...

Page 4: ...to feature location as opposed to feature operation It also includes some very impor tant safety and maintenance infor mation and even deals with some problems you may have while driving This manual is divided into five sections Section 1 Instrumentation and Controls To get a general understanding of how the content of this manual is organized imagine yourself sitting in the driver s seat Your att...

Page 5: ...cludes information about your keys and keyless entry if equipped about the ignition and vehicle starting and about the transmission transfer case if equipped parking traction steering brake and suspension systems It also covers your vehicle s specific loading and towing capabilities Section 4 Service and Maintenance The Service and Maintenance section contains fuel information helps you locate the...

Page 6: ... manual and the page number where you ll find it CAUTIONS and NOTICES alert you to conditions that may result in injury or that may damage your vehicle CAUTION Means This can hurt people NOTICE Means This can damage your vehicle contains information about tion and replacement locates and describes your vehicle s fuses and circuit breakers contains some bulb replace ment instructions and specifi ca...

Page 7: ...rly If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safe ty belt you can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be injured if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION Continued Wearing a safety belt improper ly could cause serious injury The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on th...

Page 8: ...r belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces CAUTION Continued A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time Do not allow two children to share the same belt Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat CAUTION Continued A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder ...

Page 9: ... substitute for a safety belt and is only effective in conjunction with the safety belts CAUTION Continued Air bags are designed to be used with the safety belts Even with an air bag if you are in a crash and not wearing a safety belt your injuries could be much worse If you are too close to an inflat ing air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position in case an air b...

Page 10: ...le During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 40 km h a 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint CAUTION Continued A rear facing child restraint in the front seat could be pushed into the seatback by the front passenger s air bag if it inflates A c...

Page 11: ...will go LEAVING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Avoid leaving your vehicle while the engine is running Do not leave children in the vehicle with the ignition key They could operate the power windows or other controls and could even make the vehicle move A child or others could be injured or even killed CAUTION Continued It is very dangerous to leave children inside the vehicle for any extended period of time...

Page 12: ...he brake pedal and do not race the engine when shifting out of P Park or N Neutral Do not shift into D Drive or R Reverse when the engine is racing Do not shift into P Park while the vehicle is moving Read Section 3 Starting and Operating Instructions for more information EXHAUST WARNINGS CAUTION Things that can burn can touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers ...

Page 13: ... are closed and turn the fan on to the highest speed using any set ting that brings in outside air Doing this will force outside air into the vehicle Make sure that no window door trunk or hatch at the rear of the vehicle is open if you are pulling a trailer CAUTION Continued Engine exhaust may also be entering your vehicle if your exhaust system sounds strange or different your vehicle gets rusty...

Page 14: ...g your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Don t ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water DRIVING ON HILLS CAUTION Continued If you need to stop on a hill do not hold the vehicle there with the accelerator pedal ...

Page 15: ...le and try to spread the weight evenly Never stack things inside the vehicle any higher than the seatbacks Do not leave unse cured child restraints inside the vehicle Try to secure anything that is carried inside the vehicle FUEL AND OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS CAUTION Turn off the engine before refueling When you open the fuel filler cap open it slightly at first to release the pressure inside the ...

Page 16: ...o avoid personal injury always turn off the ignition and remove the key before working under the hood unless the procedure requires otherwise If it is necessary to perform service or maintenance while the engine running take care to avoid unexpected or sudden movements of the vehicle Set the parking brake firmly Shift the automatic transmis sion into P Park or your manu al transmission into N Neut...

Page 17: ...rcise extreme caution around the electric engine fan It sometimes starts by itself even when the engine is not running CAUTION It is highly dangerous to touch live parts in the engine compartment while the ignition is on Batteries CAUTION Vehicle batteries can hurt you They contain acid and electrici ty that can burn and gas that can explode or ignite Use care and follow any applicable instruction...

Page 18: ... is being towed Do not tow faster than safe or posted speeds Be sure to secure any loose or damaged parts Never get under a vehicle after it has been lifted Always use separate safety chains on each side of the vehicle Cooling System CAUTION Do not run the engine if the coolant is leaking If the vehicle loses all coolant it could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Adding only plain water...

Page 19: ...team and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly Never turn the cap when the engine and cooling system are hot CAUTION ry The vehicle can slip off the jack and injure you or other people Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported on...

Page 20: ...n can lead to an accident Have the brakes checked imme diately if the brake warning light stays on Do not keep driving with low oil pressure Your engine could overheat and may catch on fire You or others could be burned Check the oil as soon as possi ble and have your vehicle serviced CAUTION If any warning light on the instrument panel illuminates while you are driving immedi ately park your vehi...

Page 21: ... if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or designate a driver who will not drink CAUTION Continued Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse This is especially true of injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when any person who has been drinking whether a...

Page 22: ...ht 45 Heating and Air Conditioning System 46 Air Outlets 48 Operating Tips 49 Rear Window Defogger 50 Sound System 51 Sound System with Cassette Tape Player AKL 3105 3106 52 Power Control 52 Sound Menu 53 Radio Controls 55 Cassette Tape Player 57 Anti Theft Feature 58 Sound System with Cassette Tape Player and CD MP3 Player AGK 6390 60 Power Volume Control 60 Sound Menu 61 Radio Controls 63 Casset...

Page 23: ...per Washer Lever 79 Mirrors 82 Outside Mirrors 82 Inside Day Night Mirror 84 Vanity Mirrors 84 Windows 85 Manual Windows 85 Power Windows 86 Doors 87 Manual Door Locks 88 Central Locking System 89 Rear Door Security Lock 89 Rear Cargo Area 90 Rear Hatch 90 Convenience Net 91 09Spark_GenR fm Page 22 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM Spare Tyre Jack and Vehicle Tools 92 ...

Page 24: ...ssist Handles 93 Sunglasses Holder 94 Luggage Carrier 94 Storage 95 Glove Box 95 Instrument Panel Storage Trays 96 Cupholders 96 Card Holder 96 Sunglasses Holder 97 Underseat Storage 97 Shopping Hooks 97 Convenience Net 98 Ashtray and Lighter 98 09Spark_GenR fm Page 23 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 25: ...Instrumentation and Controls 24 13 1 A C 5 5 6 11 12 8 9 7 10 4 3 2 14 1 09Spark_GenR fm Page 24 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 26: ...or and Warning Lights Display 4 Exterior Light Controls 5 Center Vent 6 Instrument Cluster 7 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 8 Glove Box 9 Sound System If equipped 10 Heating and Air Conditioning System If equipped 11 Lighter If equipped 12 Ashtray If equipped 13 Hood Release 14 Card Holder 09Spark_GenR fm Page 25 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 27: ...Instrumentation and Controls 26 H M S 8 7 2 1 5 3 4 09Spark_GenR fm Page 26 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 28: ...27 Section 1 H M S 8 7 3 6 4 2 1 09Spark_GenR fm Page 27 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 29: ...ion see Trip Odometer Reset Button later in this section 2 Trip Odometer Reset Button Press the trip odometer reset button to toggle between the odometer and the two trip odometers To set a trip odometer to zero display the trip odometer then press and hold the reset button 3 Speedometer The speedometer displays the vehicle s speed The reading will be indicated in metric units of km h kilo meters ...

Page 30: ...in Section 5 7 Digital Clock If equipped See Digital Clock later in this section 8 Security System Light See Theft Deterrent System in Section 3 for information Indicator and Warning Lights Your vehicle has a number of warning lights The warning lights go on when there may be or there is a problem with one of your vehicle s func tions Some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the igni tion...

Page 31: ... enough to keep it lubricat ed The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem Have it fixed right away Check the oil and add if needed See Engine Oil in Section 4 for more information If the oil level is normal have the lubricating system inspected by a dealer NOTICE Do not keep driving with low oil pressure Severe engine damage can result from driving the vehicle with low oil...

Page 32: ... away NOTICE Driving while this light is on could damage the vehicle If the light comes on while driving 1 Stop and park the vehicle in a safe place 2 Make sure the drive belt is not loose or broken See Drive Belt in Section 4 for more information 3 If the drive belt is in proper working order but the charg ing system warning lamp stays on there may be a problem somewhere in the charging system Ha...

Page 33: ... turn the engine off Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible See Sections 4 and 5 for more information on your vehicle s cool ing system Brake System Warning Light This light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working properly If the light comes on while you are driving pull over and stop carefully If the light stays on have the ...

Page 34: ...m to overheat and may result in premature wear or damage to brake system components Always check that the parking brake is fully released before you begin to drive If the warning light stays on after the parking brake is fully released it means you may have a brake problem Check the brake fluid level See Brake Fluid in Section 4 CAUTION Do not drive the vehicle if the brake warning light does not ...

Page 35: ...but you don t have antilock brakes CAUTION Driving with any brake warning light on can lead to an accident Have the brakes checked imme diately if any brake warning light stays on Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible CAUTION If the regular brake system warning light is also on the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes Pull off the road and st...

Page 36: ...ving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smooth ly This could lead to costly repairs See your dealer for service If a severe misfire level is detected the light will blink continuously Severe misfire can damage the catalytic converter if equipped The vehicle s electronic system...

Page 37: ...m with this system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Overdrive Defeat Light If equipped This light should come on when the Overdrive Defeat feature is activated See Overdrive Defeat under Automatic Transmission in Section 3 for information Safety Belt Reminder Light If the driver s belt is still not buck led when the ignition is turned on a light will come on to remind you to fasten yo...

Page 38: ...le you are driving there may be a prob lem with the air bag system or the safety belt pretensioner system Have the vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the air bag light stays on or comes on while you are driving there may be a problem with this system The air bags may not inflate in a crash or they may inflate even when there hasn t been a crash To avoid injury to yourself or others have the ve...

Page 39: ... the catalytic converter if equipped Turn Signal Indicators Hazard Warning Flasher Indicators An arrow will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change when the turn signal is activated Both arrows will flash when the hazard warning flasher is activated See Lights later in this section for more information High Beam Indicator The indicator light turns on when the headlights are set to high b...

Page 40: ...ghts later in this section for more information Rear Fog Lights Indicator If equipped This light will come on when the rear fog lights are turned on See Rear Fog Lights later in this section for more information Door Ajar Light This light turns on if a door is ajar 09Spark_GenR fm Page 39 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 41: ... S Remember to reset the clock each time you disconnect and then reconnect the battery or replace a fuse Light Controls See Lights later in this section for more information Heating and Air Conditioning System If equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a heating and air condition ing system See Heating and Air Conditioning later in this section for more information on how to operate the system ...

Page 42: ... located near the front corner of the driver s seat See Rear Cargo Area later in this section Parking Brake Release The parking brake lever is located between the front seats The lever is used to set and release the park ing brake See Parking Brake in Section 3 for information on how to properly set and release the parking brake LIGHTS CAUTION Make sure all exterior light bulbs lamps signaling sys...

Page 43: ...rument Light Dimmer The instrument light dimmer controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights The control is located on the instrument panel next to the light switch Rotate the dial up to increase brightness and down to decrease brightness Daytime Running Lights If Equipped This feature makes your daytime running lights automatically turn on during the day so that it is easier for others ...

Page 44: ...ators are required for safe driving Immediately replace any burned out indicator bulbs Failure to keep the indicators in proper working condition can cause a collision resulting in personal injuries and damage to the vehicle or other property Shorter than usual flashes of the indicator lights mean that exterior turn signal bulbs may be burned out If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an...

Page 45: ... blind other drivers which could result in a collision You may be able to flash your high beams to signal other drivers To do this pull the lever toward you and then release it Fog Lights If equipped Rotate the band up to ON to turn your fog lights on Your fog lights operate only with the low beam headlights When the fog lights are on the indicator light will also be on Rotate the band to OFF to t...

Page 46: ... button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off It works in whichever position your ignition key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button again to turn this feature off For important safety and mainte nance information see Turn Signal earlier in this section Dome Light The dome light switch has three positions Move the switch to ON to turn the light on manuall...

Page 47: ...mpartment reduces visibility in the dark and could cause a collision HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 1 Air Temperature Selector This knob controls the tempera ture Turn the temperature knob to the red area for warmer air or to the blue area for cooler air A C 1 2 3 A E D C B F G E 09Spark_GenR fm Page 46 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 48: ...side window defroster outlets Heating Defogging Use to direct airflow through the windshield and side window defrost er outlets and the floor outlets Defrosting Use to direct airflow through the windshield and side window defroster outlets Recirculation Slide the lever to to recir culate the air in your vehicle This is useful for keeping the dust out or when quick heating or cooling is desired Don...

Page 49: ...may notice a slight change in engine power and performance when the compres sor operates NOTICE Using your air conditioning system while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic can cause the engine to overheat Check the engine coolant light If the engine is overheating turn the air conditioning compressor off Air Outlets To open an outlet press on its cover Rotate the cover to direct airflow as ...

Page 50: ...es at least once a week even in the winter or when the air conditioning sys tem is not being used regularly This maintains proper lubrica tion of the compressor and seals prolonging the service life of the system Driving in stop and go traffic may reduce the effectiveness of the air conditioning system To quickly defog or defrost the front windshield use the defrosting mode set the tem perature to...

Page 51: ...w when the system is on Be sure to turn the defogger off after the window is clear Heated Mirrors If equipped The outside mirrors may be heated every time the rear defogger is activated NOTICE Do not use the rear window defogger under the following conditions Engine is not running You are just starting your vehicle There is a buildup of snow or ice on the rear window Operating the rear window defo...

Page 52: ...uired while driving CAUTION When inside your vehicle you should always be able to hear emergency vehicles sirens Make sure the sound system volume is set to a reasonable level NOTICE Audio systems can be damaged when the vehicle is started with external jumper leads or a booster battery Turn the audio system off before jump starting the vehicle Your vehicle may be equipped with one of the followin...

Page 53: ...uipped with the following audio sources Radio Cassette Tape Player NOTICE High power supply can damage the audio system Do not exceed 14 volts DC Power Control The ignition key must be in ACC or ON for your audio system to work Press to turn the system on and off Each time the audio system is turned on it will recall your most recent audio settings A B C D E F H G 09Spark_GenR fm Page 52 Monday Ma...

Page 54: ...rrow on the volume switch to increase or decrease the volume The volume level will appear on the display After making adjustments the display will return to the full audio system display in five seconds Bass Control The bass control BAS increases or decreases the bass tone To adjust the bass do the follow ing 1 Press the SND button repeatedly to select this dis play 2 Press the up or down arrow on...

Page 55: ...udio system display in five seconds Balance Control Choosing BAL allows you to adjust the sound between the right and left speakers To adjust the speaker balance do the following 1 Press the SND button repeatedly to select this dis play 2 Press the up or down arrow on the VOL control repeatedly to adjust the speakers as desired The balance level will appear on the display The right speaker level i...

Page 56: ... displayed as F1 to F15 The rear speaker level is displayed as R1 to R15 The middle 0 position balances the sound between the speakers After making adjustments the display will return to the full audio system display in five seconds Radio Controls Source Selection If a cassette is already loaded when the radio is turned on the tape will begin to play To stop playing the cassette and switch to the ...

Page 57: ... The frequency of the AM band changes 9kHz or 5kHz or 10 kHz each time and the frequency of the FM band changes 50kHz or 100kHz or 200kHz each time Station Seeking Press the up or down arrow on the TUNE control You must press the button for more than a half second The radio will go to the next high er or lower station and stay there A B C D E F H G 09Spark_GenR fm Page 56 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM...

Page 58: ... inserted PLAY will appear when a tape is active Fast Forwarding Press to move quickly ahead to another part of the tape The tape direction arrow will flash during this operation Press to stop this function Note When one side of the tape is done fast forwarding the auto reverse feature automatically plays the other side of the tape Rewinding Press to move quickly back to another part of the tape T...

Page 59: ...ped with the AF area frequency code and the security code number is provided with the vehicle Keep it in a safe place not in the vehicle The audio security system acti vates immediately whenever the audio is disconnected from the battery It is protected by a securi ty code You must unlock the radio with the security code before you can oper ate it The security light will flash when the ignition ke...

Page 60: ...he audio system will be fully functional and the radio will begin to op erate If you fail to enter the security code correctly ERR will be displayed for a few seconds CODE will then be displayed again Repeat the previ ous procedure to enter the security code again If you fail to enter the correct AF code an incorrect frequency level may be chosen and radio recep tion may be affected If this occurs...

Page 61: ... system Tap it again to turn the sound back on SOUND SYSTEM WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD MP3 PLAYER AGK 6390 The following pages describe the sound system in your vehicle and how to get the best performance from it Your audio system is equipped with the following audio sources Radio Cassette Tape Player CD MP3 Player A B J D C E I I H F G J K L M 09Spark_GenR_Jerry fm Page 60 Thursday April 24...

Page 62: ...s the SOUND button repeatedly to select this dis play 2 Rotate the power volume knob to the right or left to adjust the tone as desired The bass level will appear on the display After making adjustments press the SOUND button again Treble Control The treble control TRE increases or decreases the treble tone To adjust the treble do the following 1 Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select this di...

Page 63: ... balance level will appear on the display After making adjustments press the SOUND button again Fader Control Choosing FAD allows you to adjust the sound between the front and rear speakers To adjust the speaker fade do the following 1 Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select this dis play 2 Rotate the power volume knob to the right or left to adjust the speakers as desired The fade level will ...

Page 64: ...vailable equalization settings This feature has settings for the following types of music or sta tions classical CLASSIC dance DANCE rock ROCK jazz JAZZ pop POP spo ken voice VOICE and techno TECHNO To turn this feature off select OFF After making adjustments press the SOUND button again Radio Controls Source Selection Press AM FM to stop playing the cassette or disc and switch to the radio Band S...

Page 65: ...ncy of the AM band changes 9 kHz each time and the frequency of the FM band changes 200 kHz each time Station Seeking Press the up or down arrow on the SEEK AST switch to tune the radio to either a higher or lower station The radio will go to the next high er or lower station and stay there A B J D C E I I H F G J K L M 09Spark_GenR_Jerry fm Page 64 Thursday April 24 2008 3 03 PM ...

Page 66: ...e a radio station as a preset do the following 1 Press AM FM repeatedly to select the desired radio band 2 Tune in the station 3 Press and hold the desired preset button for more than one second The current push button num ber will flash on the display Repeat the steps for each preset button To select a preset station press the corresponding preset station button Presetting Stations Automatically ...

Page 67: ...s stored its fre quency will temporarily flash on the display 4 Once the stations are stored the radio will switch to FM1 and the first preset station will begin to play FM A will appear on the dis play when you are listening to the autostore stations 5 Press AM FM to stop this feature Cassette Tape Player Insert the cassette with the tape visible to the right LOAD will appear on the display PLAY ...

Page 68: ...ckly to the beginning of the next selec tion A FF will appear on the display Press the down arrow on the SEEK AST switch to move quickly to the beginning of the current selection A RE will appear on the display Cassette Tape Switching Sides When listening to a cassette tape press TAPE to switch to the other side Dolby B Noise Reduction To reduce background noise on Dolby encoded tapes press push b...

Page 69: ... may experience an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting Do not use scratched or damaged discs If these problems occur check the bottom of the CD for damage or try a known good CD Do not apply labels to discs The labels may get caught in the player If a description label is needed try labeling the top of the disc using a marking pen If an error...

Page 70: ...ayer will pull it in the rest of the way When a disc is inserted CDP will appear on the display As the disc loads FILECHECK file check will appear on the display A track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play Play Pause Press CD AUX to pause playback PAUSE will flash on the display Press the button again to resume normal play Note This feature is disabled when an auxiliar...

Page 71: ... will continue moving rearward or forward through the disc Scanning Press the INT button to sample the first few seconds of each track on a disc INTRO will appear on the display Press the button again to stop this function Repeat Function Press the RPT button to listen to a selection again RPT will appear on the display The current selection will continue to repeat Press the button again to stop t...

Page 72: ... should contain 18 songs or less When burning an MP3 WMA disc using multiple sessions make sure to finalize the disc It is usually better to burn the disc all at once The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders 5 sessions and 999 files Long file names or folder names may use more disc memory space than necessary To conserve space on the disc minimize the length of the file and...

Page 73: ...l appear on the display as the name of the folder and the next and previous folder functions will not work Order of Play The tracks will be played in the following order The first track under the root directory will play first When all the tracks from the root directory have been played the remaining tracks will play in the order of their numerical listing When the last track of the last folder ha...

Page 74: ...mpact disc will resume play at the point where it stopped Scroll Mode Press and hold the SOUND button for more than two seconds to turn the scroll mode on or off When scroll mode is on the song title or other available information about the song will scroll on the display The default factory setting is on Selecting a Folder Press the up or down arrow on the SEEK AST switch to move to the next or p...

Page 75: ...ears on the dis play the tracks in the current directory will repeat ALL all When ALL appears on the dis play the player will repeat files from all directories Press the button again to stop this function MP3 WMA Information Press INFO DISP to view addi tional text information related to the current MP3 WMA song The following information may be displayed song title artist album bit rate If the but...

Page 76: ... paper disc label is caught in the disc player If a disc is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good disc Contact your dealer if any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected Provide your dealer with any displayed error codes when servic ing your CD player AF area frequency Code If battery power is interrupted you will need to enter a code into the audio system ...

Page 77: ...er right corner of the radio faceplate The jack allows you to connect an auxiliary device to the audio system Possible auxiliary audio sources include iPod laptop computer MP3 player CD changer cassette tape player mobile phone with connector This jack is not an audio output Do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle...

Page 78: ...he desired volume Press CD AUX to toggle between the compact disc and auxiliary device sources Press AM FM to switch to the radio source Press TAPE to switch from the portable audio device to a cassette If an auxiliary device is not proper ly connected to the audio system the auxiliary audio source cannot be selected ANTENNA To remove the roof antenna rotate it counterclockwise To install the roof...

Page 79: ...Control Lever Use this lever to control the following features Headlights and Other Exterior Lights Turn Signals See Lights earlier in this section Horn Sound the horn by pressing on the center of the steering wheel pad Ignition Switch See Starting and Operating Instructions for more information on the ignition switch B A D C 09Spark_GenR fm Page 78 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 80: ...ol the windshield wiper and washer The ignition has to be on for this feature to work For a single wiper cycle push the stalk slightly up towards INT then release it The lever will return automatically For delayed wiper cycles push the stalk to INT For steady wiping set to LO for low speed or to HI for high speed To turn the wipers off push the stalk to OFF HI LO INT OFF HI LO INT OFF 09Spark_GenR...

Page 81: ...r wear out wiper blades prematurely Do not operate wipers when the windows are dry NOTICE Clear any ice or snow from the wiper blades before using them to prevent damage to the blades and overloading the wiper motor NOTICE Wiper blades will eventually wear out and not wipe proper ly reducing forward vision Replace worn wiper blades CAUTION Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous Check the fl...

Page 82: ...r If equipped To turn the rear wiper on push the stalk toward the instrument panel to the first position The wiper will operate continuously at low speed To spray washer fluid push the stalk to the second position Rear Fog Lights Control The rear fog light control is on the windshield wiper washer lever See Lights earlier in this section for more information HI LO INT OFF 09Spark_GenR fm Page 81 M...

Page 83: ...y than they really are Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes CAUTION Always keep your mirrors prop erly adjusted and use them while driving to widen your view of objects and other vehi cles around you CAUTION Do not scrape ice from the face of the mirror If ice or other material restricts movement of the mirror do not force the adjustment Use a deicer spray or...

Page 84: ...on the door if equipped to adjust the side mirrors Power Mirrors If equipped Use the control to adjust the outside mirrors The control is located on the instrument panel near the steering column The ignition must be on for this feature to work Choose the left or right mirror by moving the mirror selector switch to the left or right To adjust the mirror push the control in the direction you want th...

Page 85: ...rough the mirror may lose some clarity when it is adjusted for night vision Take special care when using your inside rearview mirror when it is adjusted for night vision Less than clear vision for the driver can lead to an accident resulting in personal injury and damage to your vehicle or other property Vanity Mirrors If equipped There may be vanity mirrors locat ed on the sun visors 09Spark_GenR...

Page 86: ...weather CAUTION Keep all parts of the body inside the vehicle Body parts outside the vehicle can be struck by passing objects Items can get trapped in windows Ensure the window opening is clear before closing a window NOTICE Unattended vehicles with open windows can assist car crime Close all the windows before leaving the vehicle Manual Windows Use the crank on the door to manually open and close...

Page 87: ...e desired posi tion The rear windows do not open fully CAUTION Do not leave children in the vehicle with the ignition key They could operate the power windows or other controls and could even make the vehicle move A child or others could be injured or even killed CAUTION Children can operate and become entrapped in power windows Serious injury or death can occur Do not allow children to play with ...

Page 88: ... are left unlocked Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child could be overcome by extreme heat and could suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it CAUTION Continued If the doors are unlocked your chances of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash are increased Wear your seat belts properly and loc...

Page 89: ...ith you when you leave the vehicle unattended Manual Door Locks From the outside use your key to lock or unlock the doors Note If you unlock a door using the key while the Content Theft Deterrent System is armed the alarm will sound If the theft deterrent system is armed remember to unlock the doors with the keyless entry transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm From the inside use the manual do...

Page 90: ...ith locks that help prevent passen gers especially children from opening the rear doors from inside When the security lock is engaged you can unlock the door from the inside But the door can only be opened from the outside The locks are located on the edge of each rear door The door must be open to access the lock lever Move the lever on each rear door to the locked position to lock the doors To u...

Page 91: ...air into the vehicle Rear Hatch CAUTION Before opening or closing the hatch make sure that its path is clear of people or any other obstructions CAUTION Do not operate the vehicle with the rear hatch open An open hatch would obstruct your rear view Operating your vehicle with an obstructed rear view can lead to a collision resulting in damage to your vehicle or other proper ty personal injury or e...

Page 92: ...et If equipped The optional net which should be installed in the rear area is designed to prevent small things such as grocery bags from falling over during sharp turns or quick stops and starts Attach the upper loops located at the upper corners of the net to the anchors on the back panel of the rear cargo area NOTICE The convenience net is designed to hold smaller items Do not carry heavy object...

Page 93: ... not stick body parts or objects out the sunroof open ing Make sure the sunroof opening is clear inside and outside before opening or closing the sunroof NOTICE Do not place heavy objects on or around the sunroof Keep debris off the outside of the sunroof When leaving the vehicle unat tended close the sunroof fully 09Spark_GenR fm Page 92 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM Spare Tyre Jack and Vehicle spare...

Page 94: ...s To block out glare pull the sun visor down or to the side There may be a ticket holder locat ed on the sun visors Vanity Mirrors If equipped There may be vanity mirrors locat ed on the sun visors Assist Handles Your vehicle has assist handles above the front seat passenger door and the rear doors The handle above one of the rear doors includes a coat hook CAUTION Hanging items on assist handles ...

Page 95: ...y something longer or wider than your luggage carrier on top of your vehicle Use the luggage carrier to load things on top of your vehicle There are side rails attached to the roof The luggage carrier may also be equipped with crossrails If the luggage carrier is equipped with crossrails the necessary tools will also be provided The carrying capacity of the luggage carrier is 50 kg 110 lbs when th...

Page 96: ...tion on the luggage carrier or regulations on driving with a loaded luggage carrier see your dealer STORAGE Glove Box The glove box can be used to store small items To open the glove box pull upward on the bottom of the handle on the glove box door To close the glove box firmly push the glove box door shut CAUTION In the case of a collision or a sudden stop an open glove box can cause personal inj...

Page 97: ... out while you are driving Cupholders There are two cupholders at the front of the center console There is also a cupholder for the rear seat passengers located on the rear of the center console CAUTION Do not use a cup holder while the vehicle is in motion Liquid may spill out and damage the vehicle or cause burns if it is hot Card Holder The card holder is located on the instrument panel near th...

Page 98: ...d Your vehicle may be equipped with a storage compartment locat ed under the front passenger s seat To open the storage compart ment pull up and then forward on the handle To close the storage compart ment just push it back in Shopping Hooks Your vehicle is equipped with seat back shopping hooks on each front seatback Plastic grocery bags or other suitable objects can be attached to the hooks 09Sp...

Page 99: ...and fits in the front cupholder To open the ashtray lift the cover To remove the ashtray rotate the upper part of the ashtray counter clockwise and then pull the ashtray out CAUTION Do not put papers and other things that burn into the ashtrays If you do cigarettes placed in the ashtrays could start them on fire 09Spark_GenR fm Page 98 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 100: ...tte lighter and do not allow children to operate or play with the cigarette lighter NOTICE Do not hold the cigarette light er in with your hand while it is heating If you do it could damage the heater element and the mechanism which allows the lighter to pop out CAUTION Using a malfunctioning ciga rette lighter can be dangerous It can cause injuries and damage to your vehicle If the heated cigaret...

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Page 102: ...ety Belts 106 Lap Shoulder Belt 109 Rear Center Lap Belt 112 Replacing Safety Belts 112 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 113 Safety Belt Reminder Light 114 Supplemental Restraints 114 Safety Belt Pretensioners 114 Inflatable Restraint System 115 Child Restraints 120 2 Sea ts an 09Spark_GenR fm Page 101 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 103: ...could result causing injury or damage to your vehi cle or someone else s property Manual Reclining Control Lift the lever located on the outboard side of seat cushion and tilt the seatback forward or back ward as desired Release the lever to lock the seatback in place CAUTION Do not adjust the driver s seat when the vehicle is moving The seat could jerk and cause a loss of control A collision coul...

Page 104: ...heir job when the seatback is excessively reclined Driver Seat Height Adjustment If equipped Turn the knob on the outboard side of the seat to raise or lower the seat cushion Underseat Storage If equipped See Storage in Section 1 for information Shopping Hooks See Storage in Section 1 for information 09Spark_GenR fm Page 103 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 105: ... it up To lower a head restraint push the button under the restraint and slide the restraint down Some rear seat head restraints if equipped are also adjustable Head restraints may be removed for maintenance Replace the head restraint before driving To remove a head restraint pull it up as far as it will go press and hold the release button located at the bottom of the restraint and then pull the ...

Page 106: ...the seatback Fold the seatback forward 3 Adjust the front seats to your desired position CAUTION Do not allow passengers to sit on the folded seatbacks while the vehicle is in motion Unrestrained luggage or passengers on a folded seat back can be thrown within or ejected from the vehicle in a sudden stop or accident To return the seat to the passenger position lift the seatback and push it rearwar...

Page 107: ...are not pinched under the rear seat cushion CAUTION Do not pull the release knobs on the top of the seatback while the vehicle is moving This can cause damage or injuries to the occupants SAFETY BELTS Accident statistics show that driv ers and passengers properly wear ing safety belts have a lower risk of being injured and a higher chance of surviving an accident The safety belt information includ...

Page 108: ...erly at all times A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time Do not allow more than one person to share the same belt CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when the seatback is excessively reclined In order to gain the full benefit of a safety belt you must wear it correctly and...

Page 109: ...ION If a hard or breakable object is between a safety belt and an occupant such as a ballpoint pen or glasses in a pocket the occupant can be injured in the event of a collision CAUTION Improper use of a safety belt can cause serious injury Do not modify the safety belt Do not add any device which would affect the operation of the safe ty belt NOTICE Before you close the door make sure the safety ...

Page 110: ...outboard rear seating positions are each equipped with lap shoulder safety belts worn properly as described below To fasten the belt 1 Adjust the seat and sit up straight 2 Pick up the latch plate 3 Pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The belt may lock as it is pulled out If it does let it go all the way back in and start again 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks ...

Page 111: ... under your arm Make sure the belt is not twisted across your body The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the l...

Page 112: ...uster Adjust the shoulder belt height before driving You should adjust it so the belt goes above your shoulder and away from your face and neck To adjust the shoulder belt pull on the belt and press the release button to move the adjuster up or down to the proper height Lock the safety belt anchor in posi tion To make sure it is locked in place try to move the height adjuster without pressing the ...

Page 113: ...e slack Make sure the belt is worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle Replacing Safety Belts If you have been in a collision where the belts may have been stretched or if the safety belt is cut or damaged the belt needs to be replaced Repairs may be neces sary even if the safety belt was not used at the time of the collision Have the...

Page 114: ...fety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn pr...

Page 115: ...y or even death in a crash Have the restraint systems inspected after a collision Make any necessary replace ments as soon as possible Safety Belt Pretensioners If equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with automatic safety belt preten sioners for each front seat Preten sioners help the safety belts reduce a person s forward movement in the event of a moderate to severe frontal collision Pretensio...

Page 116: ...or and Warning Lights in Section 1 for more information on the air bag light Inflatable Restraint System If equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with two air bags that may inflate from the center of the steering wheel and from the passenger side of the instrument panel during a frontal collision Your vehicle may also be equipped with two side impact air bags that may inflate from the outboard sid...

Page 117: ...priate child restraint See Child Restraints later in this section CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seating position could be seri ously injured or killed if the passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag In vehicles with the front passenger s inflatable restraint system always secure a r...

Page 118: ...t air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers or in rear frontal or low speed side crashes An air bag can inflate in moder ate to severe non collision situ ations such as slamming the undercarriage or other solid component of the vehicle in a dip in the driving surface where the crash sensors generate a signal equivalent to a crash into a solid immovable barrier CAUTION Do not attach anythin...

Page 119: ... air bag deployment you should seek medical attention You may notice a burning smell smoke and white powder in the interior of the vehicle This is normal Although they may cause some skin or eye irritation these substances are not toxic CAUTION The air bag only inflates once It must be replaced after a colli sion Let only qualified techni cians work on the air bag system NOTICE If a frontal air ba...

Page 120: ...comes on while you are driving or flashes while you are driving there may be a prob lem with the air bag system or the safety belt pretensioner system Have the vehicle serviced right away See Indicator and Warning Lights in Section 1 for more information on the air bag light CAUTION If the air bag light stays on or comes on while you are driving there may be a problem with this system The air bags...

Page 121: ...t weather Make sure the child restraint is not too hot before placing a child there Be sure that if children are under six years of age or are too small to be well restrained by the safety belt system that they are secured in an appropriate child restraint CAUTION Child safety restraints are avail able in a wide range of sizes and configurations Due to the shape and dimensions of your vehicle s in...

Page 122: ...state the weight and height limitations for the particular restraint CAUTION Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 40 km h a 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint 09Spark_GenR fm Page...

Page 123: ... belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdo men In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints These restraints use the safety belt system in your vehicle but the child al...

Page 124: ...aint would be very close to the inflating air bag In vehicles with the front passenger s inflatable restraint system always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat CAUTION Continued If however you secure a forward facing child restraint in the front passenger seat be sure to move the front passen ger seat as far back as it will go CAUTION Your vehicle may be equipped with side impact...

Page 125: ...eck the belt position occasionally to verify that it is safely positioned Top Strap If equipped A child restraint may have a top strap Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored Others require that the top strap be anchored Read and follow all instructions that come with the restraint If your child restraint requires that the top stra...

Page 126: ... an anchor assem bly make sure to use the correct anchor bolt 5 16 bolt CAUTION The anchor bolt must be engaged at least 5 full threads into the anchorage Tighten the anchor bolt firmly CAUTION Be sure to seal any unused top strap anchor location with the supplied plug or with a suitable bolt Otherwise deadly exhaust gas could get into your vehicle When installing a child restraint with a top stra...

Page 127: ...t system as firmly as possible CAUTION The top strap anchor brackets are only designed to anchor child restraint top straps Do not use the brackets to hold safety belts harnesses or any other items or equipment CAUTION An unsecured child restraint may be tossed about the vehi cle in a collision or sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Secure the child restraint properly even if a chi...

Page 128: ...37 Transmitter Range 138 Battery Replacement 138 Matching Transmitters 140 Ignition Switch 140 Starting Instructions 142 Engine Starting 142 Engine Starting Problems 144 Transmission 144 Automatic Transmission 144 Manual Transmission 150 Vehicle Parking 151 Traction 152 Brakes 153 Brake Pedal Travel 154 Brake Pedal Free Play 155 Antilock Brake System 155 Parking Brake 156 Parking Brake Lever Trave...

Page 129: ...cle Do not race the engine NOTICE Continued Avoid making hard stops except in emergencies Avoid quick starts sudden acceleration and prolonged high speed driving in order to avoid damage to the engine and to conserve fuel Avoid full throttle acceleration in low gear Don t tow a trailer or any other vehicle during break in DRIVING PRECAUTIONS For important safety information see the section titled ...

Page 130: ...heck under the vehicle for leaks Check your vehicle s engine oil level and other fluid levels See Section 4 regularly for unusual wear or damage Check periodically to see that all nuts and bolts are tight Also check the inflation pres Take corrective action as required Before Driving CAUTION Loose objects on the instru ment panel or rear window shelf can obstruct your vision Remove these loose obj...

Page 131: ...n of your vehicle s indicators and warn ing lights Check the instrument cluster Release the manual parking brake The regular brake warn ing light should go out Be sure all windows rearview mirrors light bulbs and lamps are clean and operational While Driving The driver s full attention is always required while driving Avoid activities that divert your attention from the task of safe vehicular oper...

Page 132: ...autions CAUTION Do not idle the engine in a closed in place such as the garage Carbon monoxide CO gas could get into your vehicle Idling the engine even in an open area for any amount of time may allow dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehi cle Turn the fan on using any setting that brings outside air into the vehicle Do not stay in a parked or stopped vehicle with the engine running for an extend...

Page 133: ...ermanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehi cle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather NOTICE Lock all doors and take the key with you when you leave the vehicle unattended The vehicle comes with two identi cal double sided keys The key has a code number stamped on the key number plate The key code number tells y...

Page 134: ...nder imbedded in it The transponder is electronically coded to match a decoder in your vehicle The system is armed when the key is removed from the ignition In order to discourage vehicle theft the system will not allow the starter and fuel circuits to operate if a damaged or wrong key has been used in an attempt to start the vehicle Take care not to damage the key or it may not start the engine S...

Page 135: ...ent Theft Deterrent System for more information Content Theft Deterrent System If equipped You must use the remote keyless entry transmitter to activate the anti theft mode See Remote Keyless Entry later in this section for more information Note The system can be activated even if windows or doors are open Close all windows and doors before leaving the vehicle Arming the System To arm the system 1...

Page 136: ...ystem can be activated even if the windows are open Close all the windows and doors before leaving the vehicle CAUTION Do not lock the vehicle using the remote keyless entry trans mitter if anyone is to be left inside the vehicle 6 Lock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry system All doors will lock the hazard lights will flash once you will hear a chirp and the anti theft system will be arme...

Page 137: ...for service Disarming the System Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter All doors will unlock the hazard lights will flash twice and the anti theft system will disarm If the door is not opened or the engine is not started within 30 seconds of disarming the system the system will lock the doors and reset the armed theft deterrent system REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY IF EQUIPPED This...

Page 138: ...ess adult or a pet alone in a vehi cle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather Operation Lock Press to lock all doors The indicator light will flash on the transmitter to show that it is operational The hazard lights will flash once Unlock Press to unlock all doors The indicator light will flash on the transmitter to show that it is operational The hazard lights will flash twice ...

Page 139: ... the location Other vehi cles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the right or left If none of the above apply see your dealer or qualified techni cians for service Battery Replacement If the indicator fails to illumi nate the transmitter can still be used for a while However this indicates that a new battery is needed Replace the battery with type CR1620 or a similar type NO...

Page 140: ...n the cover 5 Reassemble the transmitter 6 Test the operation of the transmitter with your vehicle Note Used lithium batteries can harm the environment Make sure that you dispose of old batteries in accordance with local recycling regulations Do not discard with household refuse NOTICE In order to keep the transmitter working properly avoid drop ping the transmitter Do not place heavy objects on t...

Page 141: ...N SWITCH CAUTION Do not leave children in the vehicle with the ignition key They could operate the power windows or other controls and could even make the vehicle move A child or others could be injured or even killed With the key in the ignition switch you can turn the switch to four positions 1 LOCK The only position in which you can remove the key To lock the steering wheel re move the key and ...

Page 142: ...sories and display some warning lights NOTICE Unless the engine is running leaving the key in the ON posi tion for an extended period of time will drain the battery 4 START Starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to ON Do not turn the key to START after the engine is already running CAUTION Do not turn the key to LOCK while driving The driver could ...

Page 143: ...trical equip ment See Driving Precautions earlier in this section for important safety information Engine Starting NOTICE Holding your key in the Start position for longer than 15 seconds at a time can damage your starter motor Wait about 10 seconds between each try to help avoid damaging your starter NOTICE Do not idle the engine at high speed for more than five minutes to avoid damaging the exha...

Page 144: ...to the floor and put the transmis sion in neutral Hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine 3 Turn your ignition key to START Do not push the accel erator pedal Let go of the key when the engine starts 4 Let the engine idle for at least 30 seconds before driving NOTICE When starting the engine in very cold weather below 10 C allow the vehicle to warm up before driving 5 Release ...

Page 145: ...tic Transmission If equipped NOTICE holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the acceler ator pedal may damage the transmission If the vehicle gets stuck do not spin the wheels too fast When stopped during an uphill climb hold the vehicle in place using the brakes CAUTION Do not shift out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine racing You could lose control of the vehicle and you or ot...

Page 146: ...ertain posi tions it is necessary to press in the button at the end of the lever and or apply the brake pedal See the illustration above and the following descriptions for informa tion This arrow indicates that you must apply the brake pedal and press the button at the end of the lever in order to shift This arrow indicates that you must press the button at the end of the lever in order to shift T...

Page 147: ...fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift out of P Park See Shift Lock Control System later in this section for more infor mation CAUTION Do not shift out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine racing R Reverse Use this to back up NOTICE Shift to R Reverse only after your vehicle is stopped Shifting to Reverse while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission N Neutral In this ...

Page 148: ...ssion will shift back up to a higher gear See Overdrive Defeat later in this section for more information 2 Second Gear This position allows the transmis sion to shift from 1 First Gear to 2 Second Gear The transmission will not automat ically shift into higher gears This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy Use it when climbing hills and for engine braking when driving down steep ...

Page 149: ...side of the shift lever When the Overdrive Defeat feature is on the Overdrive Defeat Light on the instrument panel will also be on SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system With the ignition on you have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift out of P Park If you cannot shift out of P Park 1 Turn off the ignition 2 Apply and hold ...

Page 150: ...fting may be much harsher than normal Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Note If the automatic transmission fluid temperature drops below 20 C the system will enter a transmission protection mode You may notice a change in the transmission shifting patterns This is normal The transmission will not shift into automatic overdrive and its lock up operation will not be possible The system w...

Page 151: ...n you start or idle your engine CAUTION Do not skip gears when you downshift or you could lose control of the vehicle You or others could be injured NOTICE Shift to Reverse only after your vehicle is stopped Shifting to Reverse while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission NOTICE Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving This will cause accelerated wear on clutch compon...

Page 152: ...n the wheels away from the road If it is facing uphill turn the wheels toward the road Automatic Transmissions Shift the transmission into P Park Set the parking brake firmly Turn off the ignition and remove the key Manual Transmissions Set the parking brake firmly When parking on a level surface shift the transmission into N Neutral When parking on a downhill grade shift the transmission into R R...

Page 153: ... Apply the parking brake only temporarily while you put the gear selector lever in P Park for vehicles with an automatic transmission or in 1 First Gear or reverse gear for vehi cles with a manual transmis sion 2 Park the vehicle following the previous instructions 3 Place wheel blocks behind the rear wheels 4 Release the parking brake TRACTION There are three systems that control the vehicle stee...

Page 154: ... the vehicle serviced right away CAUTION Do not drive with your foot on the brake pedal This will accel erate wear to brake compo nents The brakes may also become overheated resulting in longer braking distance and an unsafe condition CAUTION After a car wash or driving through a puddle the brakes may not work well Apply light pedal pressure until the brakes work normally CAUTION Heavy braking whe...

Page 155: ... were trying to avoid If your vehicle is not equipped with antilock brakes and you find your self in a situation that requires hard braking press the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure to give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control In an emergency you may want to squeeze the brakes hard without locking the wheels If you hear or feel the wheels sliding ease off the brake ...

Page 156: ...rake system helps you maintain directional stability on wet or slippery road surfaces It automatically controls the brake operation when braking This occurs only during a brake application which would have caused one or more wheels to lock You don t have to pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down You may feel or hear it pulsate but this is normal The antilock brake system can help you maint...

Page 157: ...l up on the parking brake lever To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Pull up the parking brake lever until you can push the button on top of the lever Hold in the button while completely lowering the lever CAUTION If the parking brake is not set properly the vehicle may move suddenly and or cause an acci dent See a dealer for service if brake adjustme...

Page 158: ...t is off Parking Brake Lever Travel The parking brake lever travel must be 5 7 notches with a force of approximately 20 kgf To check the parking brake lever travel turn the engine off Apply the parking brake and count the notch clicks See your dealer if the parking brake travel differs from the norm The parking brake needs to be adjusted SUSPENSION The suspension system in your vehicle is designed...

Page 159: ...ng er or wider than the luggage carrier like paneling plywood a mattress and so forth the wind can catch it as you drive along What you are carrying could be violently torn off and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle Never carry something longer or wider than your luggage carrier on top of your vehicle CAUTION The components of your vehi cle ...

Page 160: ...Number 199 Engine Identification Number 199 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 199 Bulb Replacement 205 Replacement Bulb Specifications 210 Engine Specifications 211 Drivetrain 213 Chassis 215 Brake System 216 Capacities Approximate 217 Exterior Dimensions 217 Weight 218 Vehicle Top Speed 219 Recommended Fuel 220 Africa 220 Asia Pacific CIS 220 Latin America Mexico 221 Middle East 221 Recommended Fluids a...

Page 161: ...ection for more informa tion CAUTION Make sure you dispose of mate rials in accordance with envi ronmental protection regulations to help protect the environment and your health Some parts cannot be recycled For important safety information see the section titled Important Safety Precautions FUEL Leaded Fuel Vehicles Designed to Run on Leaded Fuel If your vehicle is equipped with an engine that op...

Page 162: ...ghly flam mable Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline Unleaded Fuel Vehicles Designed to Run on Unleaded Fuel CAUTION Fuel vapor is highly flammable Keep sparks flames and smok ing materials away from fuel NOTICE Use clean fuel only Contami nated fuel may reduce the life of the fuel delivery system and the engine Your vehicle was not designed for fuels that contain methanol M...

Page 163: ...You should use a high quality fuel which meets the minimum octane rating recommended The use of gasoline with an octane rating lower than that recom mended may cause engine knock Continued use can cause engine damage and void the warranty See Recommended Fuel later in this section If you detect a heavy engine knock even when using a gasoline of the recommended octane rating have the engine checked...

Page 164: ...r service as soon as possible The engine misfires The engine runs rough follow ing a cold start The engine loses power The vehicle exhibits unusual operating conditions which may indicate a fault in the igni tion system NOTICE Failure to follow these instruc tions may result in damage to the engine fuel and or emis sion systems Avoid frequent cold starts When trying to start your vehicle do not ho...

Page 165: ...door on the side of your vehicle Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it slowly counterclock wise If you hear a hiss when open ing the cap wait for that to stop Then continue to slowly turn the cap and remove it When you put the cap back on continue to turn it clockwise until you hear a clicking noise Close the fuel door When closing the fuel door make sure that it latches CAUTION Static electric...

Page 166: ... turn it slightly to release the pressure from inside the tank NOTICE If you have to get a new cap be sure to get the right one Other wise the cap may not vent properly leading to serious fuel system and other damage Your dealer knows the correct cap for your vehicle CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel con tainer while it is in your vehi cle Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not le...

Page 167: ...ing do not remove the nozzle Stop the flow of fuel by turning off the pump Notify the station attendant and leave the area immediately NOTICE Don t spill fuel on the vehicle s exterior surfaces It can damage your paint If you do wash it off as soon as possible HOOD RELEASE To open the hood Pull the handle inside the vehi cle on the lower driver s side of the instrument panel 09Spark_GenR fm Page 1...

Page 168: ...ecurely into the socket on the underside of the hood To close the hood While holding the hood to keep it from falling remove the support rod from the socket and secure it firmly back into its retaining clip Make sure hands and other body parts as well as those of other persons are completely away from the engine com partment and hood to body edges 09Spark_GenR fm Page 167 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM...

Page 169: ...your vehicle with an obstructed view can lead to a collision resulting in damage to your vehicle or other property personal injury or even death CAUTION The electric engine cooling fan can start even if the engine is not running Be careful around it Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine They could start a fire and you or others could be burned Fans or other moving...

Page 170: ...Reservoir 2 Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 4 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 5 Oil Fill Cap 6 Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 Air Cleaner 8 Battery 9 Underhood Fuse and Relay Center 10 Automatic Transmission Dip stick If equipped 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 09Spark_GenR fm Page 169 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 171: ...rements of the law regard ing used oil disposal to help protect the environment and your health Engine oil must be kept at correct levels to help ensure proper lubri cation of the vehicle s engine It is normal for an engine to use some oil Check the oil level at regular inter vals such as when refueling It is the owner s responsibility to check the engine oil level regular ly If the Engine Oil Pre...

Page 172: ...l to drain back into the oil pan If the engine is cold it will take longer for the oil to drain back into the oil pan 3 Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean 4 Reinsert the dipstick all the way until it is firmly seated 5 Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level Also check to make sure the oil is not contaminated 09Spark_GenR fm Page 171 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 173: ...e engine compartment diagram earlier in this section NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged Choosing the Right Oil Quality Be sure the oil you use has the API SM ILSAC GF IV rating or better MIN MAX C E R TIFIED A M E R I C A N PETROLEUM I N S T I T U T E FOR GASOLI...

Page 174: ...ange of temperature your vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change Then select the recommended oil viscosity from the chart Do not switch to a different viscos ity in the event of brief tempera ture change NOTICE Using engine oils of a viscosity other than those recommended could result in engine damage F C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 SAE 5W 30 SAE 10W 30 SAE 15W 40 09...

Page 175: ...empting any service procedure yourself make sure that you are very familiar with it and that you are confident you can complete it safely Otherwise you could be injured or your vehicle could be damaged CAUTION Make sure you dispose of mate rials in accordance with envi ronmental protection regulations to help protect the environment and your health Engine oil loses its ability to lubri cate when c...

Page 176: ...gine Overheating in Section 5 Continued operation of the overheated engine even for a short time may result in a fire and the possibility of personal injury and or severe vehicle damage CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly Never turn the cap when the engine and cooling system are hot The cooling system in your vehicle is designed to use a pho...

Page 177: ...rs could be burned Do not use plain water alcohol or a methanol based antifreeze in the cooling system Use only the proper mixture of demineralized water and the specified antifreeze NOTICE Do not substitute any liquids for the proper coolant mixture Otherwise premature corro sion may result and the engine coolant will require change sooner If the coolant level is low add a 50 50 mixture of demine...

Page 178: ...needs maintenance See your dealer for service See the Maintenance Schedule later in this section to find out when the coolant must be replaced Automatic Transmission Fluid If equipped It is not necessary to regularly change the transmission fluid in your vehicle however you may have the fluid level checked by your dealer or service center when you have the oil changed NOTICE Too much or too little...

Page 179: ...he normal operating temperature when you check it Normal operating temperature for the fluid is between 70 C and 80 C and can be reached after driving about 5 km in a city traffic To check the fluid 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 With the shift lever in P Park start the engine 3 With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about 3 seconds in e...

Page 180: ... Fluids and Lubricants chart later in this section to determine what kind of fluid to use CAUTION When you add fluid to the auto matic transmission make sure not to overfill it Overfilling will result in leakage on hot engine parts and might start a fire Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission 7 Reinsert the dipstick and check the fluid level again to verify the reading 8 Reinsta...

Page 181: ... vehicle could be damaged Check the fluid at the intervals recommended in your Mainte nance Schedule Check the fluid only when the engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level surface and the transmission is cool enough for you to place your fingers on the transmission case CAUTION Heat from the engine transmis sion or fluid can cause severe burns Make sure the transmis sion is cool to the touch...

Page 182: ...t kind of fluid to use 3 Reinstall the filler plug 4 Check the transmission case for leaks or damage Power Steering Fluid If equipped NOTICE Driving your vehicle without the proper amount of fluid can result in system damage requir ing costly repair Check the fluid at the intervals recommended in your Mainte nance Schedule Turn off the ignition when performing this check Check the fluid level in t...

Page 183: ...uid is below the MIN mark you should add fluid See the Recommended Fluids and Lubricants chart later in this section to determine what kind of fluid to use CAUTION When adding fluid be careful not to overfill If there is too much fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged 5 Reinstall the cap 09Spa...

Page 184: ... use The level should be between the MIN and MAX marks If the brake fluid level is low the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in Section 1 There are two reasons why the fluid level might go down The brake fluid level decreases by an acceptable amount dur ing normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is tha...

Page 185: ...Adding Brake Fluid To add brake fluid 1 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean CAUTION To prevent contamination of the brake fluid make sure the brake reservoir and cap are thoroughly clean before remov ing the cap Contaminated fluid can affect performance and lead to costly repairs 2 Remove the cap 3 Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the proper mark The level should be between th...

Page 186: ...r the wind shield of any obstructions Use only commercially available ready to use washer fluid When it s very cold outside only fill the tank 3 4 full with fluid to allow for expansion If air temperature is likely to go below freezing use windshield washer fluid which has sufficient anti freezing property NOTICE Don t put water in the wind shield washer reservoir It could freeze and damage washer...

Page 187: ...attery When working around a vehi cle s battery shield your eyes with protective glasses Keep children away from vehi cle batteries Your vehicle is equipped with a battery that requires no periodic maintenance To extend the life of your vehicle s battery do the following Keep the battery mounted securely Keep the top of the battery clean and dry Keep the terminals and con nections clean tight and ...

Page 188: ...in water and dry the bat tery with a cloth or paper towel 7 Reconnect and tighten the positive terminal then the negative terminal Always reconnect the negative terminal last CAUTION When reconnecting the cable to the battery be careful to ensure the clamps are fully seat ed then tighten the retaining bolts so the clamps will not vibrate loose Be sure to attach the red cable to the positive batter...

Page 189: ...ng the drive belt Otherwise the engine could be started unexpectedly Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly To check the drive belt tension do the following 1 Apply moderate thumb pres sure approximately 10 kgf midway along the longest unsupported span of the drive belt The deflection of the drive belt caused by your thumb pres sure should be about 10 mm 2 If the belt is too loose ...

Page 190: ...nance Schedule 1 Open the hood and remove the cover 2 Remove the filter Take care to dislodge as little dirt as possible 3 Clean the inside of the housing 4 Cover the housing with a damp cloth while cleaning the filter 5 Away from the vehicle s engine compartment lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt 6 Clean the filter by blowing compressed air through it in direction opposite of...

Page 191: ...gs can become extremely hot Do not handle hot spark plugs Ignoring these cautions could result in serious injury For more information see Specifi cations and Capacities later in this section WIPER BLADES Check the condition of the wiper blades regularly If the wiper blades are not wiping properly clean the window glass and the blades with a mild deter gent and rinse with water NOTICE Do not use an...

Page 192: ...ther property Wiper blades will eventually wear out and not wipe properly reduc ing forward vision Replacement is necessary if The wiper blade is hard brittle or cracked The wiper blade no longer effectively clears the wind shield To replace a wiper blade do the following 1 Press and hold the retaining clip 2 Take the worn wiper blade off the wiper arm 3 Install a new wiper blade onto the wiper ar...

Page 193: ... in the airflow coming through your climate control system the filter may require early replacement To change the filter 1 Remove the six screws from around the glove box 2 Remove the glove box by gen tly pulling at the bottom 3 To remove the filter cover pull the bottom of the cover upward CAUTION Your hands could be hurt by sharp materials around the filter housing Be sure to wear protective glo...

Page 194: ...iving over sharp objects can If driving over a sharp object is damage by driving over it slowly and at a right angle if possible When parking avoid letting the 09Spark_GenR fm Page 193 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM WHEELS AND TYRES your tyre warranty see your selling Using unsuitable tyres and or ing your original tyres or wheels could have an air out and a Do not overload your tyres erly used tyres a...

Page 195: ...ment If the pressure is low add air until you reach the recommended pressure Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture 09Spark_GenR fm Page 194 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM sure gauge is recommended See Wheels and Tyres under cle s tyre inflation specifications inflation pressures for your tyres Maintaining the cold tyre pressure lo...

Page 196: ...e the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts After rotation adjust the front and has left If you can see the tread wear indi A 09Spark_GenR fm Page 195 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM Check your tyres and wheels regu See Tyre Replacement later in this To make your tyres last longer rear tyre pressures Tyre Replacement Your tyres have ...

Page 197: ... use the correct size Otherwise there could be inter and vehicle parts Using the wrong replacement damage or personal injury CAUTION Make sure that you dispose of environmental protection regu lations to help protect the envi ronment 09Spark_GenR fm Page 196 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM you need to get a new tyre The tyre has a bump bulge or Worn old tyres can cause acci worn or if a tyre has been Wh...

Page 198: ...to Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the correct as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instruc tions If you hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops 09Spark_GenR fm Page 197 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM Tyre Chains Before using any tyre chains Tyre chains ...

Page 199: ...he top speed speci allow Section 5 09Spark_GenR fm Page 198 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM Winter Tyres tyres proper tyre selection If you choose to use winter tyres tion type as the original tyres on When using winter tyres on your fied by the tyre manufacturer Always use the tyre pressure speci and handling of the vehicle fied by the tyre manufacturer Replace the tyres with normal road Winter tyres c...

Page 200: ...umber is located under the cylinder block 1 0 L Engine The engine number is located on the cylinder block under the engine s number 4 exhaust mani fold FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems 0 8L 1 0L 0...

Page 201: ...rtment The engine compartment fuse block is located next to the battery To remove the fuse block cover press the tab at the bottom of the cover then lift the cover off To reinstall the cover first insert the two tabs at the top and then press it back into place Spare fuses are located in each fuse block and a fuse extractor is locat ed in the engine compartment fuse block Note Your vehicle may not...

Page 202: ...ause a short circuit damage the electrical system or start a fire Serious injury could occur If a fuse is blown try to determine and repair the cause of the prob lem Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size and rating CAUTION Using a fuse substitute or a fuse of the wrong type or rating can damage the electrical system or even start a fire Be sure you replace a bad fuse wi...

Page 203: ...ne Management System 15A 15 Not Used 16 Heated Mirror 10A 17 Cigarette Lighter 15A 18 Audio 10A No Circuits protected DRL 15A CLUSTER 10A T T BOX 10A AIR BAG 10A ROOM LAMP 10A P WINDOW 30A DOOR LOCK 15A T SIGNAL 10A STOP LAMP 10A EMS 15A REAR WIPER 10A FRONT WIPER 20A BACKUP LAMP 10A CIGAR 15A BLOW MOTOR 20A AUDIO 10A 1 10 2 11 3 12 4 13 5 14 6 7 8 17 9 18 15 HEATING MIRROR 10A 16 2 Indicator Warn...

Page 204: ... MAIN RELAY 35A A C COMP FAN LOW 30A FAN HI B COOLING FAN LOW RELAY 20A COOLING FAN HI RELAY 35A ILL LAMP RELAY 20A 50A ABS 10A 20A SPARE SPARE 10A 15A SPARE 20A FRT FOG 10A HORN 10A ILL RH 10A ILL LH 10A 1 2 3 4 5 26 27 29 28 6 7 8 9 10 30 H L LO LH 10A 12 H L LO RH 10A 13 30A MAIN 30A IGN 2 FUSE PULLER 14 15 SPARE SPARE 10A SPARE 20A FRT FOG RELAY 20A 30A 16 17 18 EMS SPARE 15A H L HI 15A 32 31 ...

Page 205: ...24 Fuse Puller No Circuits protected Relays 25 Air Conditioning Com pressor 20A 26 Main Power Battery 35A 27 Low Cooling Fan 20A 28 High Cooling Fan 35A 29 Interior and Exterior Lights 20A No Circuits protected 30 Front Fog Lights 20A 31 Horn 20A 32 Low Beam Headlight 20A 33 High Beam Headlight 20A 34 Fuel Pump 20A No Circuits protected Engine Compartment Fuse Block Continued 09Spark_GenR_Jerry fm...

Page 206: ... Continued Only illuminate the bulb when it is installed in a lamp Replace any headlight that is cracked or damaged Do not touch the replace ment bulb with your fingers or hands Keep the bulbs away from children Dispose of used bulbs with care Otherwise the bulbs can explode Headlights 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the two bolts 3 Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the bulb 4 Remove the rubbe...

Page 207: ...ing the bulb assembly 4 Pull out the parking light bulb assembly located next to the headlight bulb 5 Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket 6 Reverse the steps to install a new bulb Front Turn Signal Lights 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the headlight assem bly 3 Turn the bulb socket counter clockwise to unlock the socket from the housing 4 Pull the bulb assembly out of the light housi...

Page 208: ...pecial skills tools and equipment It is recommended that you have your dealer perform this service Before attempting any service procedure yourself make sure that you are very familiar with it and that you are confident you can complete it safely Otherwise you could be injured or your vehicle could be damaged 1 Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the bulb 2 Turn the bulb counterclock wise...

Page 209: ...embly 3 Remove the light assembly 4 Turn the bulb socket counter clockwise to remove it 5 Gently push in and turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket 6 Reverse the steps to install a new bulb Center High Mounted Stoplight If equipped 1 Open the rear hatch 2 Remove two screws from the light assembly 3 Disconnect the wiring harness connector before removing the light housing 4 Rem...

Page 210: ... the steps to install a new bulb License Light 1 Remove the two screws and the light cover 2 Turn the bulb socket counter clockwise to remove it 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket 4 Reverse the steps to install a new bulb Dome Light 1 Use the flat edge of a screw driver to pry the lens away from the headliner 2 Remove the bulb 3 Reverse the steps to install a new bulb 09Spark_GenR fm Page 209 Monda...

Page 211: ...1W x2 Front Fog Light Ifequipped 27W x2 Halogen Side Turn Signal Light Ifequipped 5W x2 Rear Turn Signal Light 21W x2 Brake Lights Taillights 21 5W x2 Backup Lights 21W x1 2 Rear Fog Lights If equipped 21W x1 Center High Mounted Stolight If equipped 5W x5 License Plate Light 5W x2 Dome Light 10W x1 09Spark_GenR fm Page 210 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 212: ...mm x 72 0 mm Compression Ratio 9 3 1 Maximum Power 38 0 kW 6 000 rpm Maximum Torque 71 5 Nm 4 400 rpm Fuel System Multi Point Injection Spark Plug BPR5EY 11 1 0 1 1 mm Gap WR8DCX 1 1 1 2 mm Gap Battery Rating 12 Volts 35 AH Cold Cranking Amps 275 CCA Cold Area 330 CCA Alternator 12 Volts 65 Amps Starter 12 Volts 0 8 kW 09Spark_GenR fm Page 211 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 213: ...m Compression Ratio 9 3 1 Maximum Power 48 5 kW 5 400 rpm Maximum Torque 91 0 Nm 4 200 rpm Fuel System Multi Point Injection Spark Plug BPR5EY 11 1 0 1 1 mm Gap WR8DCX 1 1 1 2 mm Gap Battery Rating 12 Volts 35 AH Cold Area 45 AH Cold Cranking Amps 275 CCA Cold Area 480 CCA Alternator 12 Volts 65 Amps Starter 12 Volts 0 8 kW 09Spark_GenR fm Page 212 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 214: ...ransmission Drive System Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Gear Ratios First 3 818 3 416 Second 2 210 1 950 Third 1 423 1 280 Fourth 1 029 0 971 Fifth 0 837 0 757 Reverse 3 583 3 272 Final Drive Ratio 4 263 4 105 or 4 444 09Spark_GenR fm Page 213 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 215: ...ameter 180 mm 184 mm Inside Diameter 125 mm 127 5 mm Thickness 7 2 mm 7 65 mm 4 Speed Automatic Transmission 0 8 SOHC Engine Drive System Front Wheel Drive Gear Ratios First 2 914 Second 1 525 Third 1 000 Fourth 0 725 Reverse 2 642 Final Drive Ratio 4 709 09Spark_GenR fm Page 214 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 216: ...Unloaded Front Camber 30 45 Rear Camber 1 30 30 Caster 3 48 60 Front Toe In 10 10 Rear Toe In 15 20 Steering Type Rack Pinion Overall Gear Ratio Manual Steering 21 1 1 Power Steering 16 45 1 Steering Wheel Diameter 370 mm Minimum Turning Radius 4 6 m 09Spark_GenR fm Page 215 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 217: ... 5J x 13 4 5J x 13 4 5J x 13 09Spark_GenR fm Page 216 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM Wheels and Tyres Booster Single Automatic Transmissions 203 2 mm Tyre Size 145 70 R13 155 65 R13 155 70 R13 Spare Tyre Spare Tyre Wheel Dimension 3 5J x 13 Spare Tyre Pressure Front and Rear 420 kPa Spare Tyre Size 105 80 D13 Temporary Tyre Pressure Front and Rear 210 kPa 210 kPa 210 kPa ...

Page 218: ... 2 L Automatic Transmission 4 78 L Not Applicable Manual Transmission 2 1 L 2 1 L Brake Fluid 0 49 L 0 49 L Power Steering Fluid If equipped 1 0 L 1 0 L Exterior Dimensions Overall Length 3 495 mm Overall Width 1 495 mm Overall Height 1 500 mm Wheel Base 2 345 mm Front Track 1 310 mm Rear Track 1 275 mm 09Spark_GenR fm Page 217 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 219: ...urb Weight With Driver Manual Transmission 850 910 kg 870 930 kg Automatic Transmission 870 930 kg Not Applicable Gross Vehicle Weight Manual Transmission 1 250 kg 1 270 kg Automatic Transmission 1 270 kg Not Applicable 09Spark_GenR fm Page 218 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 220: ...19 Section 4 VEHICLE TOP SPEED 0 8 SOHC Engine Manual Transmission 145 km h Automatic Transmission 135 km h 1 0 SOHC Engine Manual Transmission 156 km h 09Spark_GenR fm Page 219 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 221: ...eaded R87 Tunisia R91 Cape Verde Egypt Kenya R95 Libya Mauritius Morocco South Africa Fuel Octane Countries Leaded R91 Ukraine Polynesia Unleaded R87 Bangladesh Indonesia Nepal Pakistan Sri Lanka R91 Australia Brunei Fiji Japan Marshall Islands Papua New Guinea Philippines Singapore Vanuatu Western Samoa Other Asia Pacific Countries R95 Malaysia Chevrolet Solomon Islands Taiwan 09Spark_GenR_Jerry ...

Page 222: ...sta Rica Curacao Dominican Republic El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Mexico Nicaragua St Kitts Nevis St Lucia St Vincent Trinidad Tobago Turks Caicos R95 Antigua Argentina Bermuda Honduras Panama Paraguay Uruguay Fuel Octane Countries Unleaded R91 Bahrain Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria United Arab Emirates Yemen R95 Israel 09Spark_GenR_Jerry fm Page 221 Thursday Apri...

Page 223: ...le s engine see Engine Oil earlier in this section Engine Coolant Mixture of demineralized water and a phosphate based coolant See Engine Cool ant in the Index Brake Fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid Power Steering Fluid If equipped DEXRON II D Automatic Trans mission If equipped ESSO JWS3314 Manual Transmis sion If equipped SAE 75W 85W 09Spark_GenR_Jerry fm Page 222 Thursday April 24 2008 3 03 PM ...

Page 224: ...cords and receipts together with this owner s manual should be transferred to any subsequent owner You may have maintenance servic es performed on your vehicle by any qualified person or facility However it is recommended that the maintenance services be performed by an authorized dealer who will have well trained techni cians and genuine parts Non genuine parts and accessories have not been exami...

Page 225: ...extensive idling and or low speed driving in stop and go traffic driving on dusty roads driving on hilly or mountainous terrain towing a trailer driving in heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 32 C 90 F or higher vehicle use for taxi police or delivery service or under simi lar conditions frequent driving when outside temperature remains below freezing If the vehicle ...

Page 226: ...TEM Engine Control System Drive Belt Alternator 1 I I I R I I I R I I Drive Belt Power Steering A C Compressor 1 I I I I I I R I I I Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter 2 4 R R R R R R R R R R Cooling System Hose and Connections I I I I I I I I I I Engine Coolant 4 5 I I I I I I I I I R Fuel Filter R R Fuel Line and Connections I I I I I I I I I I Air Cleaner Element 3 I I I R I I I R I I Ignition Ti...

Page 227: ...I I I I I I I I I I Manual Transaxle Fluid 4 R I I I R I I I R I Clutch and Brake Pedal Free Play I I I I I I I I I I Chassis and Underbody Bolts and Nuts Tight Secure I I I I I I I I I I Automatic Transaxle Fluid 4 11 I I I I I I I I I I See remark 9 under Chart Symbols later in this section Rotate every 5 000 km 3 000 miles Wheel Alignment 10 Inspect when abnormal condition is noted Steering Whe...

Page 228: ...every 40 000 km 24 000 miles or every 2 years 6 If the vehicle is operated under dusty driving conditions more frequent maintenance is required 7 If the vehicle is mainly operated under severe conditions hilly or mountainous terrain or frequent trailer towing change the brake fluid every 15 000 km 9 000 miles 8 If the vehicle is operated under severe conditions short distance driving extensive idl...

Page 229: ...09Spark_GenR fm Page 228 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM 5 P le o th R ...

Page 230: ... Starting 230 Towing Your Vehicle 234 Engine Overheating 237 Jack Specifications 248 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck 249 Rocking Your Vehicle 250 5 Prob lems on the Road 09Spark_GenR fm Page 229 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM Changing a Flat Tyre 240 ...

Page 231: ... badly if you aren t careful Do not use a match or flame near a vehicle s battery If you need more light use a flash light Do not lean over the battery while jump starting CAUTION Continued Don t let the cable terminals touch each other Wear eye protection when working near any battery Do not let battery fluid touch your skin If you do get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water...

Page 232: ...anual transmission into N Neutral before setting the parking brake 2 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off the radios accessories and all lights that aren t needed NOTICE If you leave the radio or other accessories on they could be badly damaged 3 Now open the hoods and locate the positive and negative battery terminals CAUTION An electric cooling fan can start even if the engine is not ...

Page 233: ...tery Use the remote positive ter minal if the vehicle has one 5 Connect the other end of the positive red cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery 6 Now take the negative black cable First connect it to the good battery s nega tive terminal Use the remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end touch metal yet CAUTION Do not connect the negative cable to th...

Page 234: ...ay need service NOTICE Attempts to start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery should be made at intervals of about one minute and should not last longer than 15 seconds each 10 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting CAUTION Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly To prevent electri cal shorting ...

Page 235: ...Do not tow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow a vehicle with damaged parts that are not fully secured on the vehicle Ignoring these cautions could result in serious injury or even death TOWING YOUR VEHICLE WITH A WHEEL LIFT 1 Turn on the hazard warning flashers 2 Turn the ignition key to the accessory position 3 Shift the transmission into N Neutral 4 Release the parking brake 09Spark_Gen...

Page 236: ...could be damaged 5 Tow your vehicle with the front wheels off the ground NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equipment Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment to tow your vehicle EMERGENCY TOWING If towing service is not available in an emergency the vehicle may be towed temporarily by securing a cable to one of the emergency towing eyes under the vehicle 09Spark_GenR fm Page 235 Monday May 5 2008 2...

Page 237: ...the vehicle from the front Pull on the tow rope to make sure it is securely fixed to the towing eyes at both ends Keep the tow rope clear of the bumper Drive off slowly and avoid jerky movements CAUTION When towing with a tow rope you could lose control of the towed vehicle Do not tow the vehicle if the wheels transmission axles steering or brakes are damaged Do not remove the key from the ignitio...

Page 238: ...ays pull the cable or chain in a straight direction with respect to the hook Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle To prevent damage do not take up slack in the cable too quickly ENGINE OVERHEATING CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it 09Spark_GenR fm Page 237 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ...

Page 239: ...rt even if the engine is not running Be careful around it If you see or hear steam coming from the engine stop and turn the engine off Do not open the hood until the engine has cooled down If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam 1 Pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so 2 Turn off your air conditioner 3 Run the engine at idle speed for about 3 minutes The engine...

Page 240: ... burn you badly Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it If the fan is operating with no sign of steam 1 Open the hood 2 Let the engine idle until it is cool 3 Check the coolant level See Engine Coolant in Section 4 If the fan is operating but the engine temperature does not fall 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood 3 Let the engine cool down 4 Check the coolant level If ...

Page 241: ...he engine and cooling system are hot CAUTION Engine coolant can be hazard ous If ingested it can cause illness and death Keep out of reach of children Avoid repeat ed or prolonged contact with skin Wash hands after handling CHANGING A FLAT CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehic...

Page 242: ...the vehicle from moving while changing Park away from traffic Park on a level surface Place the automatic gear shift in P Park or the manual gear shift in 1 First or R Reverse Set the parking brake firmly CAUTION Continued Turn off the ignition and remove the key Do not start the vehicle while it is raised on the jack Before jacking have all pas sengers get out of the vehicle Put blocks at the fro...

Page 243: ...r cargo area Remove the floor cover to access the compartment 1 Remove the jack and jacking tools on the foam tray if equipped in the rear cargo storage area For information about the jack see Jack Specifications later in this section 2 Turn the retainer on the com tray counterclockwise and remove the retainer 3 Remove the compact spare 4 Use the flat edge of the wheel wrench or a screwdriver to p...

Page 244: ... wheel is raised off the ground 6 Attach the jack handle to the jack 7 Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head slightly 8 Place the jack under the jack want to change 9 Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack 2 1 4 3 09Spark_GenR fm Page 243 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM ing point nearest the tyre you ...

Page 245: ...ntil the jack head fits firmly into the notch Then raise the vehicle off the ground until there is room for Do not raise the vehicle off the ground more than is necessary to change the wheel CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack 11 Remove ...

Page 246: ... wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you could use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if necessary to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident wheel mounting surface 14 Install the wheel nuts and tighten by hand 15...

Page 247: ...nt Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get the right kind Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque NOTICE 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 sp...

Page 248: ... stow the jack jack handle and tools securely in the floor storage replaced as soon as you can in case you need to use it again CAUTION equipment in the passenger s compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equip ment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 09Spark_GenR fm Page 247 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM compact spare tyre Store the the v...

Page 249: ...Specifications Your vehicle is equipped with a jack capable of lifting 600 kg It uses lithium grease with a grade 1 National Lubricating Grease Institute rating CAUTION The jack was designed for use on your vehicle only Do not use the jack provided with your vehicle on other vehicles Use of this jack on other vehicles may damage the other vehicles or your jack and lead to personal injury Never exc...

Page 250: ...r parts of the vehicle could overheat and cause an engine fire or other damage NOTICE Spinning the wheels can destroy parts of the vehicle Spinning the wheels too fast while shifting the transmission back and forth could destroy the transmission in Section 4 09Spark_GenR fm Page 249 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM If you let your tyres spin at high For information about using tyre Chains under Wheels an...

Page 251: ... forth between R Reverse and a forward gear first or second gear for vehicles with manual transmissions spin ning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press it lightly when in gear CAUTION Keep your foot off the accelera tor pedal while shifting Wait until the transmission is completely shifted into gear Do not race the engine Avoid spinning the wheels...

Page 252: ...86 211 212 Battery Charging System Light 31 Battery Jump Starting 230 Belts Lap Shoulder Belt 109 Belts Replacing Safety Belts 112 Belts Safety Belt Pretensioners 114 Belts Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 113 Belts Safety Belts 6 106 Belts Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 111 Brake System Warning Light 32 Brakes 153 Brakes Antilock Brakes 155 Brakes Antilock Brakes Warning Light 34 Brakes Brake Flui...

Page 253: ...Light 31 Chassis Specifications 215 Children Child Restraint Top Strap 124 Children Child Restraints 120 Cigarette Lighter 25 Circuit Breakers 199 Climate Control A C Compressor Button 47 Climate Control Air Outlet Selector 47 Climate Control Air Temperature Selector 46 Climate Control Fan Speed Selector 47 Climate Control Heating 47 Climate Control Heating Defogging 47 Climate Control Operating T...

Page 254: ...ve Belt 188 Drivetrain Specifications 213 Driving New Vehicle Break In Period 128 Driving Off Road Driving on Hills 13 Driving Precautions 128 E Electrical Engine Compartment Fuse Block 203 Electrical Fuses and Circuit Breakers 199 Electrical Instrument Panel Fuse Block 202 Electrical Underhood Fuse and Relay Center 169 Engine Coolant 175 217 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 32 Engine Engi...

Page 255: ...nual Transmission Fluid 180 Fluid Power Steering Fluid 181 217 Fluid Washer Fluid Reservoir 169 Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid 185 Fluids Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 222 Fog Fog Lights 44 Fog Fog Lights Indicator 39 Fog Rear Fog Lights 45 210 Fog Rear Fog Lights Indicator 39 Fog Lights 44 Four Wheel Drive Off Road Driving on Hills 13 Fuel 160 Fuel Filling the Tank 164 Fuel Fuel Door Release 4...

Page 256: ...ehicle Identification Number 199 Ignition Ignition Switch 78 140 Immobilizer Immobilizer System 133 Indicator Headlight High Beam 38 Indicator Turn Signal 38 Indicator and Warning Lights 29 Indicator and Warning Lights Display 25 Indicators 25 Inflatable Restraint System 115 Inflatable Restraint System Warning Light 37 119 Instrument Cluster 25 28 Instruments Dash and Console Mounted Instruments 2...

Page 257: ...ine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 32 Light Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 30 Light Hazard Warning Flasher Indicators 38 Light Low Fuel Warning Light 38 Light Malfunction Indicator Light 35 Light Overdrive Defeat Light 36 Light Safety Belt Reminder Light 36 114 Light Security System Light 29 40 133 Lighter 25 98 Lights 41 Lights Bulb Replacement 205 Lights Center High Mounted Stoplight 208 L...

Page 258: ...ve Belt 188 Maintenance Engine Coolant 175 217 Maintenance Engine Coolant Reservoir 17 169 Maintenance Engine Oil 170 217 Maintenance Engine Oil Dipstick 169 Maintenance Engine Oil Fill Cap 169 Maintenance Maintenance Guidelines 160 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule 223 Maintenance Manual Transmission Fluid 180 Maintenance Power Steering Fluid 181 217 Maintenance Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 169 ...

Page 259: ...r Filter 192 Pregnancy Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 113 R Rack Luggage Carrier 94 Radio 25 40 51 Radio Antenna 76 Radio Anti Theft Feature 58 Radio Cassette Tape Player 52 57 60 66 Radio Radio Controls 55 63 Rear Rear Cargo Area 90 Rear Fog Lights 45 210 Rear Fog Lights Indicator 39 Rear Hatch 90 Rear Hatch Release 41 91 Rear Window Defogger 50 Rear Window Wiper Washer 81 Recirculation 47 Recl...

Page 260: ... Safety Safety Belt Pretensioners 114 Safety Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 113 Safety Safety Belts 6 106 Safety Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 111 Safety Supplemental Restraints 114 Safety Belts Warning Light 36 114 Schedule Maintenance Schedule 223 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjustment 103 Seats Folding Rear Seatback 105 Seats Head Restraints 104 Seats Manual Seat Controls 102 Seats Seat Controls...

Page 261: ...cle Top Speed 219 Speedometer 28 Starting Engine Flooding 144 Starting Engine Starting 142 Starting Engine Starting Problems 144 Starting Failure to Start 144 Starting Ignition Switch 78 140 Starting Jump Starting 230 Starting Starting Instructions 142 Steering 215 Steering Power Steering 215 Steering Power Steering Fluid 181 217 Steering Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 169 Steering Column Controls...

Page 262: ...ansmission 144 Transmission Automatic 11 143 144 151 217 219 Transmission Automatic Transmission Dipstick 169 Transmission Automatic Transmission Emergency Operation 149 Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid 177 Transmission Automatic Transmission Warning Light 36 Transmission Manual 150 151 217 219 09Spark_GenR fm Page 261 Monday May 5 2008 2 03 PM Stuck If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck 249 Tyres W...

Page 263: ...Light 37 119 Warning Light Door Ajar Light 39 Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 32 Warning Light Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 30 Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Light 35 Warning Light Security System Light 29 40 133 Warning Lights 25 29 Washer Rear Window 81 Washer Washer Fluid Reservoir 169 Washer Windshield Washer Fluid 185 Weight Vehicle Weight 218 Windows 85 Windo...

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