Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual page 115

WARNING
If you rock your vehicle to make it out
when it becomes stuck in snow, mud
or sand etc.;
• First check that there is no physi-
cal object or people around the ve-
hicle.
During operation, the vehicle may sud-
denly move forward or backward, caus-
ing injury or damage to nearby people
or objects.
NOTE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
following precautions to prevent dam-
age to the transaxle and other parts;
• Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting or before the transaxle
is completely shifted to forward or
reverse.
• Do not race the engine and avoid
spinning the wheels.
OVERHEATING
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
indicates the engine is overheating, or if
you have any other reason to suspect the
engine may be overheating:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn off the air conditioning.
3. Let the engine idle for a few minutes.
4. Be sure the cooling fan is operating.
WARNING
If steam is visible, move away from ve-
hicle until engine is cool. Steam can
cause serious burns.
Using A/C while driving up long hills
or in heavy traffic can cause the engine
overheating.
If the fan is not operating and steam is
visible, perform the following:
1. Turn off engine.
2. Move away from vehicle without open-
ing the hood.
3. Allow engine to cool.
4. When steam is no longer visible, care-
fully open hood.
5. Consult your CHEVROLET retailer as
soon as possible.
If the fan is operating and steam is not
visible, perform the following:
1. Carefully open the hood.
2. Idle engine until cool.
3. Check coolant level.
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