Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-Israel-15672694) - 2022 -
CRC - 3/17/21
Driving and Operating
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Petrol engines The start of the engine
without additional heaters is possible down
to -30 °C.
Required is an engine oil with the correct
viscosity, the correct fuel, performed services
and a sufficiently charged vehicle battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C, the
automatic transmission requires a warming
phase of approx. 5 minutes.
The selector lever must be in position P.
Automatic starter control
This function controls the engine starting
procedure. The driver does not need to hold
the key in position 3.
Once applied, the system will go on starting
automatically until the engine is running.
Because of the checking procedure, the
engine starts running after a short delay.
Possible reasons for a non-starting engine:
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time out occurred
Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically cut-off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle is
driven with a gear engaged but accelerator
is released.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can work
until the driver's door is opened or at the
latest for 10 minutes after the ignition is
switched off:
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power windows
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power outlets
Power to the Infotainment system will
continue to operate for 30 minutes or until
the key is removed from the ignition,
regardless of whether any door will be
opened.
Parking
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Warning
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Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
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Always apply parking brake. Apply
manual parking brake without pressing
release button. Apply as firmly as
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Warning (Continued)
possible on downhill or uphill slopes.
Depress the foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
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Switch off the engine and ignition.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
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If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear before
switching off the ignition. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels away
from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
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Lock the vehicle and activate the
anti-theft alarm system.
Note
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment, the engine is turned off
automatically if the vehicle comes to a
standstill within a certain time.