Engine Exhaust - Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual

HYDROPLANING
If your vehicle hydroplanes on a wet road,
you cannot control your vehicle because
there is little or no traction between road
and your tyres.
Hydroplaning may occur depending on
the road conditions, tread and inflation of
your tyres and the speed of your vehicle.
It is very dangerous.
The best way to prevent hydroplaning is
to lower the speed of your vehicle and be
cautious whenever you feel the road is wet
enough.
DRIVING THROUGH DEEP WATER
When you are about to drive through deep
water, you must check the puddle or stand-
ing water is not too deep. If you drive too
quickly through deep water, water can
enter your engine through the air intake
causing severe damage.
CAUTION
Before attempting to drive through deep
water, always observe the following pre-
cautions:
• Do not drive through water if the
depth is slightly lower than the un-
derbody of your vehicle.
• Drive as slow as you can in high
RPM with the lowest gear position.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 5–15

ENGINE EXHAUST

Engine exhaust gases contain carbon mon
xide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Prolonged exposure to CO can lead to
unconsciousness and death.
Whenever you suspect that exhaust gases
are entering the vehicle, immediately take
your vehicle to your CHEVROLET retailer.
WARNING
To protect against CO entering the ve-
hicle, inspect the exhaust system and
body according to the following recom-
mendations:
• At each oil change.
• Whenever you notice a change in
sound of exhaust system.
• If exhaust system, underbody or
rear of vehicle is damaged or be-
comes corroded.
• Do not run the engine in confined
or closed areas, such as garages.
Move vehicle to an open area.
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