General Information; Accessories And Modifications; Vehicle Storage; Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work - Chevrolet Spark 2022 Owner's Manual

General Information

Accessories and Modifications

We recommend the use of genuine parts
and accessories and factory approved parts
specific for your vehicle type. We cannot
assess or guarantee reliability of other
products - even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of electronic
control units (chip tuning).
Caution
When transporting the vehicle on a train
or on a recovery vehicle, the mud flaps
might be damaged.

Vehicle Storage

Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several
months:
Wash and wax the vehicle.
Have the wax in the engine compartment
and underbody checked.
Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
Fill up fuel tank completely.
Change the engine oil.
Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion
protection.
Adjust tire pressure to the value specified
for full load.
Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated
place. Engage first or reverse gear.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Do not apply the parking brake.
Open the hood, close all doors and lock
the vehicle.
Disconnect the clamp from the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery. Beware
that all systems are not functional, e.g.
anti-theft alarm system. Close the hood.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
Connect the clamp to the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery. Activate
the electronics of the power windows.
Check tire pressure.
Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
Check the engine oil level.
Vehicle Care
Check the coolant level.
Fit the number plate if necessary.
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work
Warning
Only perform engine compartment checks
when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start operating even
if the ignition is off.
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