Chevrolet Spark - Service and maintenance

Vehicle care 207
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated
with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window,
make sure the heating element inside
is not damaged.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Special package and body kit
■ Be careful when towing to prevent
damage by the tow rope. Remove
cover in bumper before towing.
■ Reduced ground clearance. Drive
slowly over ramps, bumps or kerbs.
■ Use support when lifting the
vehicle.
■ To prevent body damage and
breakage, it is recommended to
completely lift the vehicle onto a
recovery vehicle when transporting
the vehicle.
Underbody
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal or dust control can
collect on the underbody of your
vehicle. Failure to remove these
materials can accelerate corrosion
and rust.
Periodically use plain water to flush
these materials from the underbody
of your vehicle.
Take care to clean any areas in which
mud and other debris can collect.
Loosen any sediment packed in
closed areas before flushing with
water.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
The instrument panel should only be
cleaned using a soft damp cloth.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-