Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual page 57

If the warning light stays on after the park-
ing brake is fully released, it means you
may have a brake problem.
Check the brake fluid level.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle if the brake
warning light does not come on when
the parking brake is engaged and the
ignition is ON.
If the light does not come on when the
ignition is turned ON and the parking
brake is engaged, you may have a problem.
See CHEVROLET retailer for service.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)
MIL illuminates as you turn the ignition
ON, before you start the engine.
This means that the indicator bulb is op-
erating properly.
The lamp should go off after the engine is
started.
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CAUTION
• Do not drive with the malfunction
indicator lamp on.
The indicator lamp signals that your
vehicle has a problem that requires at-
tention. Driving with the malfunction
indicator lamp on can damage the
emissions control system and can af-
fect the fuel economy and driveability
of your vehicle.
Consult your CHEVROLET retailer to
repair the problem as soon as possible.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
will illuminate if a fault exists in the emis-
sion related components or related sub
systems.
It will stay on as long as the Electronic
Control Module (ECM) detects the fault.
If a severe misfire level is detected, the MIL
will blink continuously. Severe misfire can
cause catalytic converter damage.
Your vehicle's electronic system will switch
to an emergency running program so you
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may continue to drive.