Driving Precautions - Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual

5–2 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
BREAKING-IN
Use the following precautions for the first
few hundred kilometers to improve the
performance and economy of your vehicle
and add to its long life:
• Avoid full-throttle starts.
• Allow the engine to warm up before
driving.
• Do not race the engine.
• Avoid hard stops except in emergen-
cies. This will allow your brakes to
break-in properly.
• Avoid quick starts, sudden accelera-
tions, and prolonged high-speed driv-
ing in order to avoid damage to the
engine and to conserve fuel.
• Avoid full-throttle acceleration in low
gear.
• Do not tow any other vehicle.

DRIVING PRECAUTIONS

BEFORE ENTERING THE VEHICLE
WARNING
• Make sure all exterior light bulbs,
lamps, signaling systems, and
warning indicators are clean and
working properly.
These precautions help to avoid acci-
dents that could result in personal in-
jury or damage to the vehicle.
• Be sure all windows, inside and outside
rearview mirrors, light bulbs, and lamps
are clean and working properly.
• Check under the vehicle for leaks.
• Check the levels of engine oil and other
fluids in the engine compartment.
• Visually check the tyres for damage or
improper inflation pressures and for for-
eign objects imbedded in the tread.
• Take corrective actions as required.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
Loose objects on the instrument panel
can obstruct your vision.
• Remove any loose objects on the in-
strument panel .
These objects can also be thrown
around and strike passengers during
hard braking or a collision, causing
personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle.
• Be sure you understand your vehicle,
its equipment and its safe operation.
• Adjust your seat to a comfortable po-
sition.
• Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
• Be sure all occupants of the vehicle
have fastened their safety belts.
• Check the operation of the warning
lights as the ignition key is turned ON.
• Check all the gauges.
• Release the parking brake, making sure
the warning lamp goes out.