2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual - Page 244

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10-8 Vehicle Care What to Use The TPIM, APM, and charger module coolant reservoir in the vehicle is filled with a 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL coolant and deionized water. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. The coolant needs to be replaced at the appropriate interval. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2. coolant level is below the cold fill line, there could be a leak in the cooling system. Cooling System (TPIM, APM, and Charger Modules) The Traction Power Inverter Module (TPIM), Accessory Power Module (APM), and Charger module are cooled using a separate coolant loop. The TPIM, APM, and charger modules in the vehicle are kept below a maximum temperature. If the temperature rises above this temperature, the electric cooling fan will turn on and cool the coolant until the correct temperature is reached. Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. The TPIM, APM, and charger module coolant reservoir is in the underhood compartment. See Underhood Compartment Overview on page 10-6. 1. TPIM, APM, and Charger Module Coolant Reservoir 2. Heater Coolant Reservoir Check to see if coolant is visible in the TPIM, APM, and charger module coolant reservoir. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is below the cold fill line, there could be a leak in the cooling system. The TPIM, APM, and charger module coolant should only be serviced by a qualified technician.

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10-8
Vehicle Care
coolant level is below the cold fill
line, there could be a leak in the
cooling system.
Cooling System (TPIM,
APM, and Charger
Modules)
The Traction Power Inverter Module
(TPIM), Accessory Power Module
(APM), and Charger module are
cooled using a separate
coolant loop.
The TPIM, APM, and charger
modules in the vehicle are kept
below a maximum temperature.
If the temperature rises above this
temperature, the electric cooling fan
will turn on and cool the coolant
until the correct temperature is
reached.
What to Use
The TPIM, APM, and charger
module coolant reservoir in the
vehicle is filled with a 50/50 mixture
of DEX-COOL coolant and
deionized water. If using this
mixture, nothing else needs to be
added.
The coolant needs to be replaced at
the appropriate interval. See
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-2
.
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level
surface when checking the coolant
level.
The TPIM, APM, and charger
module coolant reservoir is in the
underhood compartment. See
Underhood Compartment Overview
on page 10-6
.
1.
TPIM, APM, and Charger
Module Coolant Reservoir
2.
Heater Coolant Reservoir
Check to see if coolant is visible in
the TPIM, APM, and charger
module coolant reservoir. If coolant
is visible but the coolant level is
below the cold fill line, there could
be a leak in the cooling system.
The TPIM, APM, and charger
module coolant should only be
serviced by a qualified technician.