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Owner's Manual
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1995
Chevrolet Cavalier Owner’s Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems
.............................................................
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS”
(Air Bag) System.
This section explains how to start and operate your Chevrolet.
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your
sound system.
YourDrivingandtheRoad
..............................................................
Here
you’ll
find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
ProblemsontheRoad
..................................................................
This section tells
you
what
to
do
if
you
have
a
problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine
overheating, etc.
ServiceandAppearanceCare
............................................................
Here
the
manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good.
Maintenanceschedule
..................................................................
This section tells
you
when to perform
vehicle
maintenance and what fluids and lubricants
to
use.
Customer Assistance Information
........................................................
This section tells
you
how
to
contact Chevrolet for assistance and how
to
get service publications.
It
also
gives
you
information on “Reporting Safety Defects”
on
page
8-4.
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject
in
this
manual.
You
can use
it
to quickly find
something
you
want to read.
FeaturesandControls
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Index
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CHEVROLET and the Chevrolet Emblem and the
name Cavalier are registered trademarks
of
General
Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it
was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the
product after that time without further notice. For
vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors
of
Canada Limited” for Chevrolet
Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual.
Please keep this manual in your Chevrolet,
so
it will be
there if you ever need it when you’re
on
the road.
If
you
sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it
so
the
new
owner can
use
it.
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The Heritage
of
Chevrolet
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The dynamic William
C.
“Billy”
Durant shifted gears
from
making
carriages to making cars,
forming half the team that gave
I
birth
to
Chevrolet.
I
Lauis
Chevrolet, the other half
of
the team,
at the wheel
of
his experimental “Classic
Six,
”
which entered production in
1912.
That year
2999
vehicles were produced.
Bli
In 1932 Chevrolet introduced the
Synchro-Mesh transmission and
offered a host
of
accessories-including such
niceties as a clock!
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The legacy
of
America’s favorite
I
I
I
I
I
sportscar began in 1953, when
319
I
launched the
first
use
of
a fiberglass
I
I
hand-assembled white Corvettes
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body
in
a production cal:
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60's
automotive excitement
included Chevrolet landmarks
like the Corvette Sting Ray,
the sporty Camaro, and
powerplants like the
legendary
327
V8.
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Your
new Chevrolet continues a tradition
of
quality and value.
How
to
Use
This
Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This
will help you learn about the features and controls for
your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures
and words work together to explain things quickly.
Index
A good place to look for what you need is the Index in
the back
of
the manual. It’s an alphabetical list
of
all
that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll
find it.
Safety Warnings and
Symbols
You
will find a number of safety cautions in this book.
We use a box with gray background and the word
CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if
you were to ignore the warning.
In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard
is.
Then we tell you what to do
to
help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or
others could be hurt.
You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this
book.
This safety symbol means
“Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this,”
or
“Don’t let this happen.”
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this
book
you
will find these notices:
c
NOTICE:
These mean there
is
something that
could damage
your
vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell you about something that can
damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would
not be covered
by
your warranty, and it could be costly.
But the notice will tell you what
to
do
to
help avoid the
damage.
When
you
read other manuals,
you
might see
CAUTION
and
NOTICE
warnings in different colors or
in different
words.
You’ll also see warning labels
on
your vehicle. They
use
yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words
CAUTION
or
NOTICE.
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Vehicle
Symbols
These are some
of
the
symbols you
may
find
on
your
vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE
A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
Q
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
BATTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR
,\I/,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your
passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
4
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have to
do
with
your lights:
SIGNALS
6
TURN
HIGH
LAMPSoR
BEAM
=
=o
FOG LAMPS
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These symbols
are on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
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WINDSHIELD
WASHER
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WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT
F-
ENGINE
TEMP
--
CHARGING
I-1
BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
RADIATOR
COOLANT
a
FUEL
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
Wb
TEMP OIL
&
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKE
Here are some
other symbols
you may
see:
FUSE
RELEASE
a
RADIO
VOLUME
CONDITIONING
AIR
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LIGHTER
HORN
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SPEAKER
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Section
1
Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find information about the seats in your
Chevrolet and how
to
use your safety belts properly.
You can also learn about some things you should
not
do
with air bags and safety belts.
Seats
and
Seat
Controls
This section tells you about the seats
--
how
to
adjust
them
--
and also about reclining seatbacks and head
restraints.
Manual
Front
Seat
Move the lever under the front seat to unlock it. Slide
the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and
try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the
seat is locked into place.
Driver’s Seat Manual Lumbar Support
(Convertible with White Vinyl Seats Only)
The manual lumbar support control is located at the
front
of
the driver’s seat, toward the right. Turn
the
knob
clockwise or counterclockwise
to
increase or decrease
the amount
of
support to your lower back.
Reclining Front Seatbacks
To
adjust the seatback,
lift
the lever on the outer side
of
the seat and move the seatback to where you want it.
Release the lever
to
lock the seatback. Pull up
on
the
lever and the seat will
go
to
an upright position.
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But
don’t
have
a
seatback
reclined
if
your
vehicle
is
moving.
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Fold-Down
Rear
Seat
To
open the fold-down rear seat, pull forward on the
seat tab.
To
close the seat, push the seatback up to its original
position.
Push the seatback solidly up against the back plate to
ensure that the latch hooks.
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
This part
of
the manual tells you how to use safety belts
properly. It also tells you some things you should
not
do
with safety belts.
And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System, or
“air bag” system.
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Your vehicle has a light that
comes on as
a
reminder to
buckle
up.
(See "Safety Belt
Reminder Light"
in
the
Index.)
In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says
to
wear safety belts. Here's why:
They
wo~k.
You
never know
if
you'll
be in a crash.
If
you
do
have a
crash,
you
don't know if it will be a bad one.
A
few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be
so
serious that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive.
But
most crashes are in between. In many
of
them,
people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk
away. Without belts
they
could have been badly hurt
or
killed.
After more than
25
years of safety belts in vehicles,
the
facts are clear.
In
most crashes buckling
up
does
matter
...
a
lot!
Why
Safety
Belts
Work
When you ride
in
or on anything, you go as fast as it
goes.
Take
the
simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on
wheels.
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Put someone on it. Get
it
up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider
doesn’t stop.
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or the safety belts!
With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,
and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why
safety belts make such good sense.
Here Are Questions Many People Ask
About Safety Belts
--
and the Answers
Won’t
I
be trapped in the vehicle after an
accident if
I’m
wearing a safety belt?
A:
You
could
be
--
whether you’re wearing a safety
belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt,
even if you’re upside down. And your chance of
being conscious during and after an accident,
so
you
can
unbuckle and get out, is
much
greater if
you are belted.
e.”
Why don’t they just put
in
air bags
so
people
won’t have to wear safety belts?
A:
Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in
more of them in the future. But they are
supplemental systems only;
so
they work
with
safety belts
--
not instead of them. Every air bag
system ever offered for sale has required the use of
safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air
bags, you still have to buckle
up
to get the most
protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions,
but especially in side and other collisions.
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If I’m a good driver, and
I
never drive far from
home, why should I wear safety belts?
A:
You may be an excellent driver, but
if
you’re in an
accident
--
even one that isn’t your fault
--
you and
your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver
doesn’t protect
you
from things beyond your
control, such
as
bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25
miles
(40
km)
of
home. And the greatest number of serious injuries
and deaths occur
at
speeds
of
less than
40
mph
(65
km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
How
to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This
part
is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about
safety belts and children. And there
are
different rules
for smaller children and babies. If
a
child will be riding
in
your Chevrolet, see the
part
of
this manual called
“Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s
protection.
First, you’ll want to
know
which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
Driver
Position
This part describes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder
Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it
properly.
1.
Close and lock
the
door.
2.
Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so
you can sit up straight.
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5.
To
make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs.
In
a crash, this applies
force
to
the
strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less
likely
to
slide under the lap belt.
If
you slid under it, the
belt would apply force at your abdomen.
This
could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt
should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These
parts
of
the body are best able to take belt restraining
forces.
The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash.
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models)
Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt
adjuster to the height that is right for you.
To
move it down, squeeze the release button and move
the adjuster
to
the desired position.
You
can move the
adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt
guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it,
try to move it down without squeezing the release button
to make sure it has locked into position.
Adjust the height
so
that the shoulder portion
of
the belt
is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away
from your face and neck, but not falling
off
your
shoulder.
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Q:
What’s
wrong
with this?
A:
The shoulder belt
is
too loose. It won’t give nearly
as
much protection this way.
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What’s
wrong
with
this?
A:
The belt
is
buckled
in
the
wrong
place.
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What's
wrong
with this?
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A:
The
shoulder belt
is
worn
under the
arm.
It should
be
worn
over the shoulder
at
all
times.
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What's
wrong
with this?
A:
The belt is twisted
across
the body.
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To
unlatch the belt, just push the button on the bucKre.
The belt should go back out of the way.
Supplemental Restraint
System
(SRS)
This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS),
or air bag system.
Your Chevrolet has two
air
bags
--
one air bag for the
driver and another air bag for the right front passenger.
Here are the most important things to know about the air
bag system:
Before you close the door, be sure the belt
is
out of the
way.
If
you slam the door on
it,
you
can damage both the
belt and your vehicle.
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There is
an
air bag readiness
light on the instrument
panel, which
shows
AIR
AIR
BAG
BAG.
How
the
Air
Bag
System
Works
The system checks
the
air bag’s electrical system for
malfunctions.
The
light tells you if there
is
an electrical
problem. See “Air
Bag
Readiness Light”
in
the
Index
for
more
information.
Where
is
the
air
bag?
The driver’s air
bag
is
in
the middle
of
the steering
wheel.
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The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument
panel on the passenger’s side.
When
should
an
air
bag inflate?
The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe
frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate
only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed
“threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a
wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level
is
about
9
to
15
mph
(14
to
24
kmh). The threshold level
can
vary,
however, with specific vehicle design,
so
that
it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your
vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such
as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The
air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side
impacts, or rear impacts, because inflation would not
help the occupant.
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It is possible that in a crash
only
one
of the two air bags
in your Cavalier will deploy. This is rare, but can happen
in a crash just severe enough
to
make an air bag inflate.
In any particular crash,
no
one can say whether an air
bag should have inflated simply because of the damage
to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
Inflation
is
determined by the angle
of
the impact and
the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage
is
only one
indication of this.
What makes an air bag inflate?
In a frontal or near-frontal impact
of
sufficient severity,
the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is
suddenly stopping as a result
of
a crash. The sensing
system triggers a chemical reaction of
the
sodium azide
sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen
gas, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and
related hardware are all part
of
the air bag modules
packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument
panel in front
of
the
right front passenger.
How
does an air bag restrain?
In moderate
to
severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,
even belted occupants
can
contact the steering wheel or
the instrument panel. The air bag supplements
the
protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute
the force
of
the impact more evenly over the occupant’s
upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But
air bags would not help
you
in
many types
of
collisions,
including rollovers and rear and side impacts, primarily
because an occupant’s motion is
not
toward the air bag.
Air bags should never be regarded as anything more
than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in
moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,
What
will
you
see
after an air
bag
inflates?
After the air bag inflates,
it
quickly deflates. This occurs
so
quickly that some people may
not
even realize the air
bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module
in
the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag,
or
the
instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, will
be
hot
for a short time, but the part
of
the bag that comes
into contact with you will
not
be hot to the touch. There
will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the
deflated air bags. Air bag inflation will
not
prevent the
driver from seeing or from being able
to
steer
the
vehicle, nor will
it
stop people from leaving the vehicle.
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In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the
right front passenger air bag.
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The
air bags are designed to inflate only once. After
they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air
bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system
won’t be there
to
help protect you in another crash.
A
new system will include air bag modules and
possibly other parts. The service manual for your
vehicle covers the need
to
replace other parts.
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module,
which records information about the air bag system.
The module records information about the readiness
of
the system, when the sensors are activated and
driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.
Let
only
qualified technicians work on your air bag
system. Improper service can mean that your
air
bag
system won’t work properly. See your dealer for
service.
NOTICE:
If
you damage the cover for the driver’s or the
right front passenger’s
air
bag, they may not
work properly. You may have to replace the air
bag module in the steering wheel
or
both the
air
bag module and the instrument panel for the
right front passenger’s air bag.
Do
not open or
break the air bag covers.
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Servicing
Your
Air
Bag-Equipped
Chevrolet
Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should
be
serviced,
There are
parts
of the air bag system in several places
around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to
inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your
Chevrolet dealer and the
1995
Cavalier Service Manual
have information about servicing your vehicle and the
air bag system.
To
purchase a service manual, see
“Service Publications’’ in the Index.
The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.
Safety
Belt
Use
During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant
women. Like all occupants, they are
more
likely
to
be
seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts.
A
pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and
the lap portion should be worn as low as possible
throughout the pregnancy.
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The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the
mother. When
a
safety belt is
worn
properly, it’s more
likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as
for
anyone,
the
key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Right Front Passenger Position
The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same
way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,’’
earlier in this section.
Rear Seat Passengers
It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up!
Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear
seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who
are
wearing safety belts.
Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown
out
of
the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others
in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
Rear
Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder
Belt
The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder
belts. Here’s how to wear one properly.
1.
Pick up the latch plate and pull
the
belt across
you.
Don’t let it get twisted.
2.
Push
the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
If
the
belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt
the
latch
plate and keep pulling until
you
can buckle it.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt
is
not long enough, see “Safety Belt
Extender” at the end
of
this section. Make sure the
release button
on
the buckle is positioned
so
you
would
be able to unbuckle
the
safety belt quickly if you ever
had
to.
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3.
To
make the lap part tight, pull down
on
the buckle
end
of
the belt as
you
pull up
on
the
shoulder part. The lap part
of
the belt should be worn low and snug
on
the hips, just touching the thighs-. In
a
crash, this applies
force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd
be
less
likely to slide under the lap belt.
If
you
slid under it, the
belt would apply force
at
your abdomen. This could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt
should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These
parts
of
the body are best able to take belt restraining
forces.
The
safety
belt
locks
if
there’s
a
sudden stop
or
a
crash.
To
unlatch
the belt, just push
the
button on the buckle.
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small
Adults
Rear
shoulder belt comfort
guides
will provide added
comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints
and
for small adults. The comfort guides
pull
the
shoulder belts away from the neck and head.
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a
.
..
There is one guide for each outside passenger position in
2.
Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic
the rear seat.
You
will
find
them tucked in between the cord must
be
under the belt. Then, place the guide
seatback
and
the
interior body, about half-way down the over the belt, and insert the two edges of the
belt
into
edge
of
the seatback. Here
is
how you should install the the slots
of
the guide.
comfort guides on the shoulder belts:
1.
Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of
the seatback and the interior body
to
remove
the
guide from its storage clip.
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3.
Be sure that the belt
is
not twisted and it lies flat. The
elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on
top.
4.
Buckle the belt around the child, and make sure that
both the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured
properly. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the
shoulder. See “Safety Belts, Rear Seat Passengers”
in
the Index.
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To
remove and store the comfort guides, just perform
these steps in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges
together
so
that
you
can take them out from the guides.
Pull the guide upward
to
expose its storage clip, and
then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and
clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior
body,
leaving only the loop
of
elastic cord exposed.
Center Passenger Position
Lap
Belt
U
When you sit in the center seating position,
you
have a
lap safety belt, which has
no
retractor.
To
make the belt
longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
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To
make the belt shorter, pull its free end
as
shown
until
the
belt
is
snug.
Buckle, position and release
it
the same way as the lap
part
of
a lap-shoulder belt.
If
the belt isn’t long enough,
see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section.
Make sure the release button on the buckle
is
positioned
so
you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly
if
you ever had
to.
Children
Everyone
in
a
vehicle needs protection!
That
includes
infants and
all
children smaller than adult size. In fact,
the law
in
every state
in
the United States and in every
Canadian province says children
up
to some age must be
restrained while
in
a vehicle.
Smaller Children and Babies
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Child
Restraints
Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You
may find these instructions
on
the restraint itself or in a
booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in
your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within
the restraint to help reduce the chance
of
personal injury.
The instructions that come with the infant or child
restraint will show you how to do that.
Where
to
Put the
Restraint
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they
are
restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at
General Motors therefore recommend that
you
put your
child restraint in the rear seat.
Never
put a rear-facing
child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here’s why:
Wherever
you
install it, be sure
to
secure the child
restraint properly.
Keep
in
mind that an unsecured child restraint can move
around in a collision
or
sudden stop and injure people in
the vehicle. Be sure
to
properly secure any child
restraint in your vehicle
--
even when no child is in it.
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Top
Strap
If
your child restraint has
a
top strap,
it
should be
anchored.
If
you have a convertible, don’t use a restraint like that
in your vehicle because the top strap anchor cannot be
installed properly. You shouldn’t use this type of
restraint without anchoring the top strap.
If
your vehicle is not a convertible and you need to have
an anchor installed, you can ask your Chevrolet dealer to
put one
in
for you.
If
you want to install an anchor
yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.
For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top
strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law.
Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for
you, or you may install it yourself using the instructions
provided in the kit.
Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer.
The hardware and installation instructions were
specifically designed
for
this vehicle.
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Securing a Child Restraint in
a
Rear
Outside Seat Position
You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part
about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
1.
Put the restraint
on
the seat. Follow the instructions
for the child restraint.
2.
Secure the child in the child restraint
as
the
instructions say.
3.
Pick
up
the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions
of
the vehicle’s safety belt through
or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust
the
belt if needed.
If
the shoulder belt goes
in
front
of
the child’s face
or
neck,
put
it behind the child restraint.
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4.
Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned
so
you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly
if
you ever had to.
5.
To
tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while
you push down on the child restraint.
6.
Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To
remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s
safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt
will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult
or larger child passenger.
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Securing
a
Child
Restraint in the Center
Rear
Seat Position
1.
Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch
plate and pulling
it
along the belt.
U
You’ll be using the lap belt.
See the earlier part about the top strap
if
the child
restraint has one.
2.
Put the restraint
on
the seat.
Follow
the instructions
for
the
child restraint.
3.
Secure the child
in
the
child restraint as the
instructions
say.
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Securing
a
Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position
Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.
Never
put
a
rear-facing child restraint
in
this seat. Here’s why:
You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part
about the top strap if the child restraint
has
one.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Because
your
vehicle
has
a
right front passenger air
bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go
before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See
“Seats” in the Index.)
Put the restraint on the seat. Follow
the
instructions
for
the child restraint.
Secure the child in the child restraint as the
instructions
say.
Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show
you
how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the
belt if needed.
If
the shoulder belt goes in front
of
the child’s face or
neck, put it behind the child restraint.
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5.
Buckle the belt.
Make sure the release button is positioned
so
you
would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if
you
ever had to.
6.
To tighten the belt, pull
up
on the shoulder belt while
you
push
down
on
the child restraint.
7.
Push
and
pull the child restraint in different
To
remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s
safety belt and let
it
go back all
the
way.
directions to be sure it is secure.
The safety belt
will
move freely again
and
be ready to
work for an adult or larger child passenger.
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Larger
Children
If
you
have the choice,
a
child should sit next to a
window
so
the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and
get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Accident statistics show that children
are
safer if they
are restrained in the rear seat. But they need
to
use
the
safety belts properly.
0
Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out
in
0
Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other
a
crash.
people who are.
Children who have outgrown child restraints should
wear the vehicle’s safety belts.
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.
,
.
,
,
. ..
&=
What if
a
child
is
wearing a lap-shoulder belt,
but the child
is
so
small that the shoulder belt
is
very
close
to
the child’s face or neck?
A:
Move
the child toward the center
of
the vehicle, but
be sure that the shoulder belt still is
on
the child’s
shoulder,
so
that
in
a crash the child’s upper body
would have the restraint that belts provide.
If
the
child
is
sitting in a rear seat outside position, see
“Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” in the Index.
If
the child is
so
small that the shoulder belt is still
very close to the child’s face or neck, you might
want
to
place the child
in
the center seat position,
the one that has only a lap belt.
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Wherever the child sits, the lap portion
of
the belt
should
be
worn
low and snug
on
the
hips, just touching
the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s
pelvic bones in
a
crash.
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Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around
you,
you
should use
it.
But if a safety belt isn’t long enough
to
fasten, your
dealer will order
you
an extender.
It’s
free. When
you
go
in to order it, take the heaviest coat
you
will
wear,
so
the
extender will be long enough for
you.
The extender will
be just for
you,
and just for the seat
in
your vehicle that
you
choose. Don’t let someone else
use
it, and use it
only for the seat it
is
made to
fit.
To
wear
it,
just attach
it
to
the
regular safety belt.
Checking
Your
Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
restraint system parts. If you see anything that might
keep
a
restraint system from doing its
job,
have
it
repaired.
Torn or frayed belts may not protect you
in
a crash.
They can rip apart under impact forces.
If
a
belt
is
torn
or frayed, get a new one right away.
Replacing Seat and Restraint System
Parts After a Crash
If you’ve had
a
crash, do you need new belts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But
if
the
belts were stretched, as
they
would be if worn
during a more severe crash, then
you
need new belts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt
or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs
may be necessary even
if
the belt wasn’t being used at
the
time
of
the collision.
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NOTES
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Section
2
Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and
optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on
starting, shifting and braking.
Also
explained are the
instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you
if
everything is working properly
--
and
what
to
do
if
you
have a problem.
Keys
The key
is
for
the ignition,
the
doors
and all other
locks.
When a new Chevrolet
is
delivered, the dealer removes
the key tag from the key, and gives it
to
the first owner.
Each tag has a code
on
it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
tag in a safe place.
If
you
lose your key, you’ll be able
to
have a new one made easily using the tag.
I
NOTICE:
Your Chevrolet has a number of new features
that can help prevent theft. But you can have a
lot
of
trouble getting into your vehicle
if
you ever
lock your keys inside.
You
may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in.
So
be sure you
have extra keys.
2-2
Door
Locks
There are several ways
to
lock and unlock your vehicle.
Use your door key to unlock
your vehicle from the
outside.
To
lock the door from the
inside, push the locking
lever forward.
To
unlock the door, pull the locking lever backward.
1
Power
Door Locks
(Option)
~
You can lock or unlock all
doors
of
your vehicle from
the driver or passenger door
lock switch.
Push the lower portion of the switch to lock your doors.
Push the upper portion of the switch to unlock your
doors.
The lever on each rear door works only that door’s lock.
It won’t lock (or unlock) all of the doors
--
that’s a
safety feature.
Leaving
Your
Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set
the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.
Rear Door Security Lock (4-DOOr
Models)
Your Chevrolet
is
equipped
with rear door security
locks that help prevent
passengers from opening
the rear doors
of
your car
from the inside.
To
use one
of
these locks:
1.
Use a key to move the lock all the way up.
2.
Close the door.
3.
Do
the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from
inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a
rear door when the security lock
is
on:
1.
Unlock the door from the inside.
2.
Then open the door from the outside.
If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or
older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open
the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and
older children know
how
to cancel the locks.
To
cancel the rear door
lock:
I.
Unlock the door from the inside and open the door
from the outside.
2.
Use a key
to
move the lock all the way down.
3.
Do
the same for
the
other rear door.
The rear door
locks
will
now work normally.
Remote
Trunk
Release (Option)
Pull
upward
on
the remote
release handle, located
on
the floor near the left side
of
the driver’s seat,
to
release
the trunk lid.
2-5
Theft
Parking at Night
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Chevrolet has a number
of
theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways
you
can
help.
Key
in the Ignition
If
you walk away from your vehicle with the keys
inside, it’s an easy target for
joy
riders or professional
thieves
--
so
don’t
do
it.
When
you
park your Chevrolet and open the driver’s
door,
you’ll
hear
a
chime reminding
you
to remove your
key
from
the ignition
and
take it with
you.
Always
do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so
will
your ignition.
If
you have an automatic transaxle, taking
your key out also locks your transaxle. And remember
to
lock
the
doors.
Park
in
a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out
of
sight.
Put them in
a
storage area, or take them with you.
Parking
Lots
If
you
park
in
a
lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what
if
you have to leave your ignition key? What
if
you have to leave something valuable
in
your vehicle?
Put your valuables
in
a storage area, like your trunk
or
glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
Passlock
(Option)
Your vehicle may be equipped with the Passlock
theft-deterrent system.
To
find out if your vehicle has
Passlock, turn the ignition key to RUN position.
If
the
THEFT SYSTEM
light comes
on,
then your vehicle is
equipped with Passlock. Passlock
is
a
passive
theft-deterrent system. The system is armed once the
key is removed from the ignition. Passlock enables fuel
if
the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key.
If
a correct key is not used, fuel is disabled.
During normal operation, the
THEFT
SYSTEM light will
go
off
after the engine is started. In the unlikely event that
the engine stalls and the
THEFI’
SYSTEM light flashes,
wait until the light stops flashing before
trying
to restart
the engine. Remember to release the key from.the START
position
as
soon as the engine starts. If after several tries
the vehicle still does not start, the vehicle may need
service. At
this
the, you may also want to check the fuses
(see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index).
See
your
Chevrolet dealer for service.
If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine
is running, a problem has been detected and
the
system
may need service. See your Chevrolet dealer for service.
In
an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
Program at 1-800-CHEV USA (1-800-243-8872).
New
Vehicle “Break-In”
Your modern Chevrolet doesn’t need
an
elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better
in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
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e
0
Don’t drive at any one speed
--
fast
or
slow
--
for the first
500
miles
(804
h).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the
first
200
miles
(322
km) or
so.
During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See
“Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index for more
information.
2-7
Ignition Switch
E
With the ignition key
in
the ignition switch,
you
can turn
the
switch
to
five positions:
ACCESSORY
(A):
An “on” position in which
you
can
operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the
ignition switch as
you
turn the top of
it
toward
you.
LOCK
(B):
The only position
in
which
you
can remove
the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and
transaxle.
OFF
(C):
Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and
transaxle, but does not send electrical power
to
any
accessories. In the
OFF
position, the instrument
cluster
and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have
electrical power. Use this position if your vehicle must
be pushed or towed, but never try
to
push-start your
vehicle. A warning chime will sound if
you
open the
driver’s door when the ignition is
off
and
the
key is in
the ignition.
RUN
(D):
An “on7’ position to which the switch returns
after
you
start your engine and release the switch. The
switch stays
in
the
RUN
position when the engine is
running. But
even
when the engine is not running, you
can use
RUN
to operate your electrical power
accessories,
and
to
display some instrument panel
warning lights.
START
(E):
Starts the engine. When the engine starts,
release the key. The ignition switch will return
to
RUN
for normal driving.
Note that even if
the
engine is not running, the positions
ACCESSORY and RUN are
“on”
positions that allow
you
to
operate your electrical accessories, such as the
radio.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in
LOCK
and you can’t
turn it, be sure it is all the
way
in.
If
it
is,
then
turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a
tool to force it could break
the key or the ignition switch.
If
none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle)
The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition
unless the key release
button is used.
10
remove
the
key, turn the key to the OFF position.
Press
the
key release button while turning the key from
OFF
to
LOCK.
Keeping your finger
on
the button, pull
the key straight out.
2-9
Starting
Your
Engine.
Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter
or
number for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top
left
of
your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle
Identification Number” in the Index.) Follow the proper
steps to start the engine.
Automatic transaxle:
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL
(N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position
--
that’s
a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL
(N)
only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK
(P)
if your Chevrolet
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK
(P)
only when your
vehicle
is
stopped.
Manual transaxle:
The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL
(N).
Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your
vehicle won’t start
if
the clutch pedal is not all the way
down
--
that’s a safety feature.
To
start your
2.2
Liter engine:
1.
Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15
seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
2.
If
your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START
for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but
this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
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NOTICE:
Your engine
is
designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If
you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the fuel injection system operates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
If
you don’t, your engine might not perform
properly.
If
you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part
of
this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
To start your
2.3
Liter engine:
1.
Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts,
let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15
seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2.
If
it doesn’t start right away, and if the weather is
very cold (below
-20”
F,
or
-29”
C),
push the
accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down
while you turn the key
to
START.
Do
this until the
engine starts. As soon as it does, let go
of
the key.
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and holding it there as
you
hold the key in
START for about three seconds. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine. If the vehicle starts briefly
but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time
keep the pedal about one-quarter of the way down
for five
or
six seconds.
3.
If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
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NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If
you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the
way
the fuel injection system operates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If
you don’t, your engine might not perform
properly.
If
you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part of this manual that tells how to do
it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Driving Through Deep Standing
Water
I
I
NOTICE:
If
you drive too quickly through deep puddles or
standing water, water can come in through your
engine’s air intake and badly damage your
engine. Never drive through water that is slightly
lower than the underbody
of
your vehicle.
If
you
can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive
through them very slowly.
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
In very cold weather,
0°F
(-
18°C) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,
the
coolant heater should be plugged in
a
minimum
of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To
use the coolant heater:
I.
Turn
off
the engine.
2.
Open
the
hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3.
Plug
it
into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
2-12
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends
on
the weather, the kind
of
oil
you
have, and some other things. Instead
of
trying
to
list
everything here, we ask that you contact your Chevrolet
dealer in the area where you’ll
be
parking your vehicle.
The
dealer can give
you
the best advice for that
particular area.
I
NOTICE:
I
After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to
store the cord
as
it
was before to keep
it
away
from moving engine parts.
If
you don’t, it could
be damaged.
2-13
Automatic
Transaxle
Your Chevrolet may be equipped with a three speed
automatic or a four speed automatic transaxle. The shift
lever is located on the console between the seats.
There are six different positions for the shift lever on the
three speed automatic and seven for the four speed
automatic transaxle. While PARK
(P),
REVERSE
(R)
and NEUTRAL
(N)
operate identically for both
transaxles, the forward gear positions represent different
gearing and operation. See “Forward Gears (Three
Speed)” or “Forward Gears (Four Speed)” later in this
section.
Three Speed Automatic
1
Transaxle
Four Speed Automatic
Transaxle
PARK
(P):
This locks your front wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you start your engine because
your
vehicle can’t move easily.
2-14
Ensure the shift lever is fully in
PARK
(P) range before
starting the engine. Your Chevrolet has
a
brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully
apply
your regular brakes
before
you can shift from PARK
(P)
when the ignition key
is
in the RUN position. If you
cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift
lever
--
push the shift lever all the way into
PARK
(P)
and
also
release the shift lever button
on
floor shift
console models as
you
maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you
wish.
(Press the
shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) See
“Shifting
Out
of
PARK
(P)”
in
the
Index.
REVERSE (R):
Use this gear to back
up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE
(R)
while your vehicle is
moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to REVERSE
(R)
only after your vehicle
is
stopped.
To
rock your vehicle back and
forth
to
get out
of
snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “If
You’re Stuck: In Sand,
Mud,
Ice
or
Snow” in the Index.
NEUTRAL
(N):
In this position, your engine doesn’t
connect with the wheels.
To
restart when you’re
already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle
is
being towed.
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NOTICE:
i
I
NOTICE:
I
Damage to your transaxle caused
by
shifting out
of
PARK
(P)
or NEUTRAL
(N)
with the engine
racing isn’t covered
by
your warranty.
j
Forward Gears (Three Speed)
DRIVE
(D):
This position is for normal driving.
SECOND
(2):
This position gives you more power but
lower fuel economy. You can use
SECOND
(2)
on hills.
It can help control your speed as you
go
down steep
mountain roads, but then you would also want to use
your brakes
off
and on.
Don’t drive in SECOND
(2)
for
more than
5
miles
(8
km),
or at speeds over
55
mph
(88
km/h),
or you can damage your transaxle.
Use
DRIVE
@)
as much as possible. Don’t shift
into SECOND
(2)
unless you are going slower
than
65
mph
(105
km/h),
or you can damage your
engine.
FIRST
(1):
This position gives you even more power
(but lower fuel economy) than
SECOND
(2).
You can
use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.
If
the
selector lever
is
put in
FIRST
(l),
the transaxle won’t
shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly
enough.
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NOTICE:
If
your front wheels can’t
rotate,
don’t
try
to
drive. This might happen if you were stuck in
very
deep sand or mud or were up against a solid
object.
You
could damage your transaxle. Also,
if
you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your
vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This
could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use
your brakes or shift into
PARK
(P)
to hold your
vehicle in position on
a
hill.
Forward Gears (Four Speed)
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D):
This position is for
normal driving with
the
four speed automatic transaxle.
If
you
need more power
for
passing, and you’re:
0
Going less than about
35
mph
(56
km/h),
push your
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
0
Going about
35
mph
(56
kmh),
push your
accelerator all
the
way down.
THIRD
(3):
This position is also used for normal
driving, however,
it
offers more
power
and lower
fuel
economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here
are some times you might choose THIRD
(3)
instead
of
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(D):
0
When driving on hilly, winding roads.
0
When towing a trailer,
so
there is less shifting
between gears.
0
When going down a steep hill.
SECOND
(2):
This position gives
you
more power out
lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND
(2)
on
hills.
It can help control your speed as you
go
down steep
mountain roads, but then
you
would also want
to
use
your brakes
off
and on.
NOTICE:
Don’t drive in
SECOND
(2)
for more than
5
miles
(8
km),
or at speeds over
55
mph
(88
km/h),
or
you can damage your transaxle.
Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(D),
THIRD
(3)
or DRIVE (D) as much as possible. Don’t shift into
SECOND
(2)
unless you are going slower than
65
mph
(105
km/h),
or you can damage your engine.
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FIRST
(1):
This position gives
you
even more power
(but
lower fuel economy) than
SECOND
(2).
You
can
use it
on
very
steep hills,
or
in deep snow or mud. If the
selector lever is
put
in FIRST
(1)’
the transaxle won’t
shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly
enough.
NOTICE:
If
your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to
drive. This might happen
if
you were stuck
in
very deep sand
or
mud
or
were up against a solid
object.
You
could damage your transaxle.
Also,
if
you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your
vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This
could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use
your brakes or shift into
PARK
(P)
to hold your
vehicle in position on
a
hill.
Manual
Transaxle
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1
1
3
5
2
4
R
This
is
your shift
pattern.
Here’s how
to
operate your transaxle:
FIRST
(1):
Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST
(1).
Then, slowly let up
on
the clutch pedal as
you
press
the accelerator pedal.
You can shift into FIRST
(1)
when you’re going less
than
20
mph
(32
km/h). If you’ve come to a complete
stop and it’s hard to shift into
FIRST
(l),
put
the
shift
lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch. Press
the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST
(1).
SECOND
(2):
Press the clutch pedal as you let
up
on
the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND
(2).
Then,
slowly
let
up on the clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
THIRD
(3),
FOURTH
(4)
and FIFTH
(5):
Shift into
THIRD
(3),
FOURTH
(4)
AND FIFTH
(5)’
the same
way
you
do for SECOND
(2).
Slowly let up
on
the
clutch pedal
as
you
press the accelerator pedal.
To
stop, let up
on
the accelerator pedal and press the
brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the
clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to
NEUTRAL (N).
NEUTRAL (N):
Use this position when
you
start or
idle your engine.
REVERSE (R):
To back up, press down the clutch
pedal and shift into REVERSE
(R).
Let up
on
the clutch
pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.
I
NOTICE:
Shift to REVERSE
(R)
onIy after your vehicle is
stopped. Shifting to REVERSE
(R)
while your
vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle.
Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake,
for parking your vehicle.
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Shift
Light
(Manual Transaxle)
If you have a manual
transaxle, you have a
SHIFT
light. This light will
show
you
when
to
shift to
the next higher gear for best
SHIFT
fuel economy.
When this light comes
on,
you can shift to the next
higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions
let
you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and
shift when the light comes on.
While you accelerate, it is normal for
the
light
to
go on
and off if
you
quickly change the position
of
the
accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift.
Shift
Speeds
(Manual
Transaxle)
This chart shows
you
when to shift to the next higher
gear
for best fuel economy.
Acceleration
Shift
Speeds
FIRST
to
SECOND
SECOND
to
THIRD
THIRD to FOURTH
FOURTH
to
FIFTH
17
mph (27 km/h)
30
mph
(48
krn/h)
39 mph
(63
kmh)
45
mph
(72
kmh)
If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 kmh),
or
if the
engine is
not
running smoothly, you should downshift
to
the next lower gear.
You
may have
to
downshift two or
more gears to keep
the
engine running smoothly or for
good performance.
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Parking Brake
~~~
NOTICE:
If
you
skip
more than one gear when you
downshift,
or
if you race the engine when you
downshift, you can damage the clutch or
transaxle.
The parking brake lever
is
located between the
bucket
seats.
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To
set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and
pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition
is
on,
the brake system warning light will come on.
To
release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the
release button.
Hold
the release button
in
as you move
the brake lever all the way down.
I
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them, and you could also damage other
parts
of
your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,
see
“Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index. That section shows
what to
do
first to keep the trailer from moving.
Shifting Pnto PARK (P) (Automatic
Transaxle Models Only)
1.
Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking
brake.
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2.
Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like
this: Hold in the button on the lever, and push the
lever all the way toward the front
of
your vehicle.
3.
Move the ignition key to LOCK.
4.
Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in
your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Leaving
Your
Vehicle With the Engine
Running (Automatic Transaxle Models
Only)
If
you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle
is
in PARK
(P)
and your
parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into the PARK (P)
position,
hold
the regular brake pedal down. Then, see
if
you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P)
without first pushing the button.
If
you can,
it
means that the shift lever wasn’t fully
locked into PARK
(P).
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Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)
If
you
are
parking on a hill and you don’t shift. your
transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight
of
the
vehicle may put
too
much force
on
the
parking pawl in
the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever
out
of
PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”
To
prevent torque lock,
set
the parking brake and then shift
into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s
seat.
To
find out how,
see
“Shifting Into PARK
(P)”
in
the Index.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever
out
of
PARK
(P)
before
you release the parking brake.
If “torque lock” does occur,
you
may need
to
have
another vehicle push yours a little uphill
to
take some
of
the pressure from the transaxle,
so
you can pull the shift
lever out of
PARK
(P).
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)
Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
You have
to
fully
apply
your regular brakes
before
you
can shift from PARK
(P)
when
the
ignition is in the
RUN
position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
If
you cannot shift out of PARK
(P),
ease pressure
on
the shift lever
--
push
the shift lever all the way into
PARK
(P)
and also release the shift lever button
on
floor
shift
console
models
as
you
maintain brake application.
Then move the shift lever into the gear
you
wish. (Press
the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.)
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out
of
PARK
(P),
try this:
1.
Turn the key to
OFF.
2.
Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step
4.
3.
Shift
to
NEUTRAL
(N).
4.
Start
the
vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you
want.
5.
Have
the
vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)
Before
you
get out
of
your vehicle, put your manual
transaxle
in
REVERSE
(R)
and firmly apply the parking
brake.
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Parking Over
Things
That Burn Engine
Exhaust
2-25
Running
Your
Engine
While
You’re
Parked
(Automatic
Transaxle)
It’s better not to park with the engine running.
But
if
you
ever have
to,
here
are
some
things to know.
Follow
the proper steps
to
be sure your vehicle won’t
move. See “Shifting Into
PARK
(P)”
in the Index.
If
you are parking
on
a hill and
if
you’re pulling a
trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer”
in
the Index.
Windows
On
a
vehicle with manual windows, use the window
crank
to
open and close each window.
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Power Windows (Option)
With power windows, switches on the center console
control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In
addition, in four-door models, each rear passenger door
has a control switch for its own window.
The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feamre.
The driver’s window can be opened to the desired
amount by pushing the rear
of
the switch to the first
detent. For the Auto
Down
feature, push the rear
of
the
switch all the way down. The switch will latch in the
rearward position until the window is fully open.
To stop the window while it is lowering, briefly press
the switch forward, then release.
To raise the window, press and hold the switch forward.
You may also have a lockout switch. Push LOCK
to
disable the rear passenger power window switches. This
will prevent rear passengers from opening and closing
the windows. The driver can still control all windows
with the switch in the lock position.
Press the LOCK button to unlock
the
passenger window
switches.
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Horn
You
can
SOM~
the
horn
by
pressing
the
center
of
your
steering
wheel.
Tilt
Steering
Wheel
(Option)
Turn
SignaVMultifunction
Lever
A
tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive. You can
also
raise it to the
highest level to give your legs more room when
you
exit
and enter the vehicle.
To
tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Move the steering wheel to
a
comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
The lever
on
the left side
of
the steering column
includes your:
0
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer
0
Cruise Control (Option)
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nrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to
signal
a
turn or
a
lane change,
To
signal
a
turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn
is
finished, the lever will return
automatically.
A
green arrow
on
the
instrument panel will flash
in
the
direction of the turn
or lane change.
To signal
a
lane change,
-just
raise or lower the lever
until
the green arrow starts
to
flash. Hold
it
there until
you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when
you
release it.
As
you signal a
turn
or
a
lane change,
if
the arrows don’t
flash but just stay
on,
a
signal bulb
may
be burned
out
and other drivers won’t see your
turn
signal.
If
a bulb is burned out, replace
it
to help avoid an
accident.
If
the green arrows don’t go
on
at all when you
signal
a
turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers”
in
the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
2
-29
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer
.
..
To
change
the
headlamps from low beam
to
high or high
to
low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you.
Then release it.
When
the
high beams are
on,
a blue light
on
the
instrument panel also
will
be on.
Flash-To-Pass
This
feature lets
you
use your high beam headlamps
to
signal
a
driver
in
front
of
you that
you
want to pass.
To
use
it,
pull the
turn
signal/multifunction lever toward
you
until
the high beam headlamps come
on,
then
release the 'lever to turn them off.
Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by moving the stalk
with the windshield wiper symbol
on
it
up
or
down.
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For a Single Wiper Cycle
Press the stalk down until the wipers start, then let go.
The wipers will stop after one cycle. For more cycles,
hold the wiper stalk down longer.
For Fixed Delay Wiper Cycles
Move the wiper switch to
DELAY
for wiper cycles with
a
fixed time delay between them.
For Steady Wiper Cycles
Move the wiper stalk up to either 1 or
2,
depending on
the wiper speed you want.
To
Turn Wipers
Off
Move the stalk down to
OFF.
Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you
from seeing well enough to drive safely.
To
avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them.
If
they’re frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your
blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade
inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers.
A
circuit
breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away
snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Variable Controlled-Cycle Windshield
Wipers (Option)
If your vehicle
has
variable controlled-cycle windshield
wipers, you can set the wiper speed for a long or short
delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light
rain or snow.
Move the stalk to
DELAY,
then rotate the band to
choose the delay you want. Rotate the band up for
shorter delay times between wiper cycles. Rotate
the
band down for longer delay times between wiper cycles.
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Windshield
Washer
NOTICE:
To
wash your windshield, pull the stalk
with
the wiper
symbol
on
it
toward you
one
time. The wipers
will
resume the speed that
you
were using before.
If
you
had
no
speed selected, the wipers will stop.
Driving without washer fluid
is
dangerous.
A
bad
mud
splash can block your vision. You could collide with
another vehicle. Check your washer fluid often.
1
0
0
0
0
When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts of the washer system.
Also,
water doesn’t clean
as
well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only
314
full
when it’s very cold. This allows for
expansion, which could damage the tank if
it is completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your
windshield washer. It can damage your
washer system and paint.
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Cruise Control
(Option)
With cruise control,
you
can maintain
a
speed
of
about
25
mph
(40
km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on
the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Cruise control does
not
work at speeds below about
25
mph
(40
km/h).
When
you
apply your brakes, or the clutch pedal, the
cruise control shuts
off.
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To
Resume a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at
a
desired speed
and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of
course, shuts off, the cruise control. But you don’t need
to reset
it.
Once you’re going about
25
mph
(40
kdh)
or more, you can move the cruise control switch from
ON
to
R/A
for about half
a
second.
You’ll go right back
up
to your chosen speed and stay
there.
If
you hold the switch at R/A longer than half a second,
the vehicle will keep going faster until
you
release
the
switch or apply the brake or
clutch
pedal.
You
could be
startled and even lose control.
So
unless you want
to
go
faster, don’t hold the switch at
R/A
.
To
Increase Speed While
Using
Cruise
Control
There are two ways
to
go to a higher speed. Here’s the
first:
1.
Use
the
accelerator pedal
to
get
to
the higher speed.
2.
Push the button at the end
of
the lever,
then
release
the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now
cruise at the higher speed,
Here’s the second way to
go
to
a higher speed:
0
0
Move the cruise switch from
ON
to R/A. Hold
it
there
until
you get
up
to
the speed
you
want, and
then release the switch.
To
increase your speed
in
very small amounts, move
the switch to
R/A
for less than half a second and then
release
it.
Each time you
do
this, your vehicle will
go
about
1
mph
(I
.6
km/h) faster.
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To
Reduce Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways
to
reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Push in the button at the end
of
the lever until you
reach the lower speed
you
want, then release it.
To
slow down
in
very small amounts, push
the
button for less than half a second. Each time
you
do
this, you’ll
go
about
1
mph
(1.6
kmh)
slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use
the accelerator pedal
to
increase your speed. When
you
take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to
the
cruise control speed
you
set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How
well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load, and
the
steepness
of
the hills.
When going up steep hills,
you
may have to step
on
the
accelerator pedal
to
maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to
keep your speed down.
Of
course, applying the brake
or clutch pedal takes
you
out
of cruise control. Many
drivers find this
to
be too much trouble and don’t use
cruise control on steep hills.
To
Get Out
of
Cruise Control
There are several ways to turn
off
the cruise control:
Step
lightly
on
the brake pedal, or
push
the clutch
pedal, if you have
a
manual transaxle;
OR
Move the cruise switch to
OFF.
To
Erase Cruise Speed Memory
When you turn
off
the
cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control
set
speed
memory is erased.
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Lamp
Controls
I
I
The
band on the turn signal/multifunction lever controls
your vehicle’s lamps.
0
Parking Lamps
Side Marker Lamps
0
Taillamps
e
Instrument Panel Lamps
0:
HEADLAMPS:
This
position will turn
on
the
following:
Headlamps
0
Parking Lamps
Side Marker Lamps
Taillamps
Instrument Panel Lamps
Turn the
band
clockwise all the way
to
turn the lamps
off.
Lamps
On
Reminder
If
you
open
the
driver’s door with the ignition
off
and
the
lamps
on,
you
will
hear
a
warning
chime.
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Instrument Panel Intensity Control Daynme Running Lamps (Canada Only)
You can brighten
or
dim the instrument panel lamps by
turning the dial up
or
down.
Turn the dial up all the way
to
turn
on
the interior
courtesy lamps.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others
to
see
the front
of
your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful
in
many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset. Several
countries, including Canada, require DRL.
The DRL system will make your high beam headlamps
come
on
at
a
reduced brightness in daylight when:
0
The ignition
is
on,
0
The headlamp switch is off,
0
The parking brake is released and
On vehicles with automatic transaxles the shift lever
is moved from PARK
(P).
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~~
-.
This
indicator light on your
instrument panel comes
on
when
DRL
are on.
When
you
turn off the headlamp switch,
the
regular
lamps will
go
off, and your high beam headlamps will
come on
to
the reduced brightness.
To
idle your vehicle with the
DRL
off,
set
the
parking
brake. The
DRL
will stay off until
you
release the
parking brake.
As
with any vehicle,
you
should turn
on
the
regular
headlamps system when you need it.
When the
DRL
are on,
only
your high beam headlamps
will be on at a reduced brightness. The taillamps,
sidemarker and other lamps won’t be
on.
Your
instrument panel won’t be lit up either.
When
you
turn on the headlamp switch, your high beam
headlamps will go out, and your headlamps will come
on. The other lamps that come
on
with your headlamps
will also come
on.
Fog
Lamps
(224
Model)
Use
your
fog
lamps
for better vision
in
foggy or misty
conditions.
The switch
for your
fog lamps is next to the instrument
panel intensity control.
Push the top of the switch to turn the
fog
lamps on. Push
the bottom of the switch
to
turn
the
fog
lamps off.
When using fog lamps, the parking lamps
or
low beam
headlamps must be
on.
Fog
lamps
will
go
off
whenever the high
beam
headlamps come
on.
When the high beams go
off,
the
fog lamps
will
come
on
again.
Front Reading Lamps (Models with
Sunroof
or
Convertible Top)
These lamps are located
on
the rearview mirror.
Turn
each one on and off
by
pressing
its
switch.
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Illuminated EntryLExit System
When you open either front door, or open a rear door,
the lamps inside your vehicle will go
on.
These lamps
will fade off after about
40
seconds, or when the ignition
is
turned on.
If
the ignition has been
off
for
less than two minutes,
the
lamps inside your vehicle will stay
on
for about
15
seconds to provide an illuminated
exit
when
you
remove the key from the ignition.
After you exit the vehicle and all of the doors have been
closed,
the
lamps will stay on for an additional four
seconds before fading
off.
Battery Rundown Protection
Your
Chevrolet is equipped with a Battery Rundown
Protection feature designed
to
protect your vehicle’s
battery.
When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, dome, glove
box, etc.) is left
on
and the ignition is turned
OFF,
the
Battery Rundown Protection system will automatically
turn the lamp
off
after
20
minutes. This will avoid
draining the battery. This system does not protect
against leaving on the headlamps.
To
reactivate the interior lamps, either:
The ignition must be turned on,
The activated lamp switch must be turned off, then
on, OR
A door must be opened.
The Battery
Rundown
Protection feature
will
also
be
activated when any door is
left
open.
If
your vehicle
is
left with
the
ignition off for over
24
days, the battery power
to
the clock and audio
system will turn off to reduce the battery drain. When
the ignition is turned on again, battery power will be
resupplied. Under these conditions it will be necessary
to reset the clock and audio system settings.
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Inside Manual Daymight Rearview Mirror
To
reduce glare from lamps behind
you,
move the lever
toward you
to
the night position.
Remote Control Mirror
The outside rearview mirror
should be adjusted
so
you
can just see the side
of
your
vehicle when
you
are sitting
in
a comfortable driving
position.
Adjust
the
driver’s side outside mirror with
the
control
lever on
the
driver’s door.
To
adjust your passenger’s
side
mirror, sit
in
the
driver’s
seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for
you.
The mirror is
a
spring loaded breakaway design.
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Power Remote
Control
Mirrors
(Option)
Convex
Outside Mirror
The mirror control
is
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.
located
On
the
driver’s
A
convex mirror’s surface is curved
so
you can see more
or counterclockwise to
Rotate the control clockwise
from
the
driver’s seat.
Then move the control in the direction you want the
mirror to move. Adjust each mirror
so
you can just see
the side
of
your vehicle when you
are
sitting in a
comfortable driving position.
The
mirror
is
a spring loaded breakaway design.
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Convenience
Net
(Option) Sun Visors
To
block out glare,
you
can swing down
the
visors.
You
can also swing them
to
the
side.
Your vehicle may have
a
convenience net.
You’ll
see
it
just inside
the
back wall
of
the
trunk. Put small loads,
like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them
from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and
stops. Unclip
a
corner
of
the convenience net to
fit
larger objects behind the net, then reclip
it
to
secure
them
in
place.
The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them
in
the
trunk
as
far
forward
as
you
can.
You can unhook the net.
so
that
it
will
lie
tlat when
you’re not using
it.
Ashtray and Lighter
To
use the lighter, just
push
it
in
all
the
way and
let
go.
When it’s ready,
it
will
pop
back
out
by itself.
’
NOTICE:
1
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
,
while
it
is
heating. If
you
do,
it
won’t be able
to
~
back away from the heating element when it’s
1
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
,
lighter and the heating element.
To
clean the front ashtray, push down
on
the snuffer
plate and
lift
the ashtray
out.
To
clean the rear ashtray,
open
it,
push
down
on
the
snuffer, and pull
it
out.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays.
If
you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them
on
fire, causing
damage.
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Center Console Compartment
To
open the center console compartment, pull the
lift
lever up and
the
lid
back.
To
close the center console, push the lid down
until
it
clicks.
Cup
Holders
There
is
a
cup holder built into the front of the center
console for your convenience.
Open the center console lid all the way to uncover
a
front and rear cup holder.
Sunroof
(Option)
Press and release the rear
of
the switch and the sunroof
will open
to
the vent
position.
Open the sunshade by
hand
when using the vent
position.
Press the rear
of
the switch again
to
open
the
glass
panel
and the sunshade. Press the front of
the
switch
to
stop
the panel
in
any position.
Press and hold the front of the switch
to
close the glass
panel. The sunshade can
only
be closed by hand.
The sunroof
glass
panel cannot be opened or closed
if
your
Chevrolet
has
an electrical failure.
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Convertible
Top
(Option)
The following steps explain the proper operation of your
convertible top.
NOTICE:
Remove any items from the convertible top
storage area before you lower the top. Even
small items in the storage area can damage
the top or other parts of the system.
Don’t raise or lower the convertible top
when the temperature is below
20°F
(-7°C).
The cold can cause cracks and
other damage to the top as it is being
lowered or raised.
Don’t raise or lower the convertible top
while the vehicle is moving. The wind could
damage the top. Bring the vehicle to
a
complete stop before attempting to raise
or
lower the top. Always make sure that the
top is securely latched before driving the
vehicle.
Lowering
the
Top
1.
Set the parking brake and
shift
your automatic
transaxle
to
PARK
(P)
or your manual transaxle to
NEUTRAL (N). Shut
off
the engine.
2.
Turn
the
ignition
to
the RUN position. Don’t start the
engine. Lower
the
side door windows.
3.
Push
the
button
in
the latch handle and turn the
handle down
to
unhook
the
latch pins from the holes
over
the
windshield.
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4.
Pull the latch handle rearward away from the
windshield and hold it to fully lower the convertible
top.
5.
Turn the latch handle up to the locked position.
6.
Turn the ignition to the
LOCK
position.
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7.
From inside the vehicle, pull the tab
on
the rear seat
to
fold down the seat. See “Fold-Down Rear Seat” in
the Index.
8.
Open
the
trunk and remove both boot side covers.
Leave the trunk open.
9.
Install the boot side cover by inserting the tab
(A)
on
the underside of the cover into the slot
(B)
at the top
of
the quarter trim panel. Place the rear flap of the
boot side cover in the trunk lid opening, aligning the
eyelet over the boot snap ball stud.
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10.
Attach the snap on the inside flap to the top
of
the
quarter trim panel.
Do
the same on the other side.
11.
Pull the boot center cover from behind the rear seat
back and place it over the inner sides
of
the boot
side covers and the lowered top.
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Raising
the
Top
1. Set the parlung brake and shift your automatic
transaxle to PARK
(P)
or your manual transaxle to
NEUTRAL
(N).
Turn the ignition
key
to the
LOCK
position.
2.
Open the trunk and leave it open.
12.
Go
to the rear
of
the vehicle. Place the boot center
cover along the trunk
lid
opening. Align one snap
to
snap ball stud and push forward. Repeat for other
snap.
13.
Close the trunk lid.
14.
Raise the rear seatback
to
the up position. Push the
seat back to make sure
it
is latched.
3.
From inside the vehicle, fold down the rear seatback.
See “Fold-Down Rear Seat” in the Index.
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4.
Go
to the rear
of
the vehicle. Pull the snap knobs
rearward to disengage the rear center cover.
Carefully tuck the center boot behind the rear
seatback. Make sure that the center cover is not
covering the rear seatback latch. Tuck end
of
center
boot rearward to keep it away from the rear seatback
hinge.
5.
Unsnap the boot side cover from the top of the
quarter trim panel.
10. Turn the ignition to the
RUN
position.
Don’t
start
the engine.
11. Lower both door windows to avoid wear to the
weather strips.
6.
Lift
side
cover eyelet at rear
of
side boot cover from
snap ball stud. Raise the back
of
the boot side cover
to unhook the tab
(A)
from the slot
(B)
in t
he quarter trim panel.
Do
the same on the other side.
7.
Store both boot side covers in the trunk.
8.
Close the trunk.
9.
Raise the rear seatback to the up position. Push the
seat back
to
make sure it
is
latched.
12.
Push the button
in
the latch handle and turn the
handle down. Push the handle forward toward the
windshield and hold it until the convertible top is
fully raised, and the latch pins
are
all the
way
in the
holes above the windshield.
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13. Turn the latch handle up to lock the top.
14. Turn the ignition key to the
LOCK
position.
Lowering
the
Top
Manually
I
NOTICE:
Do
not attempt to lower the top manually as
damage to the vehicle will occur.
If
the top fails
to
NOTICE:
(Continued)
NOTICE:
(Continued)
raise
or
lower completely, see “Raising the Top
Manually” later in this section.
Raising
the
Top
Manually
If
your vehicle loses power, or something else happens
that prevents you from raising the top electrically, you
may need
to
raise
the
top manually. This will allow
y0.u
to
safely drive the vehicle until you can get the top
repaired. Raising the convertible top manually should
only be done in
an
emergency and requires two people.
Before you do these steps, check to
make
sure that
the
bypass switch in the trunk is switched up to the
NORMAL OPERATION position. If it is not, switch it
to the NORMAL OPERATION position and see if the
power top works.
1.
Set the parking brake and shift your automatic
transaxle to PARK
(P)
or your manual transaxle to
NEUTRAL
(N).
Turn the engine
off.
2.
Push the button in the latch handle and turn the
handle down.
3. Open the trunk.
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4.
Press the bypass switch down to
the
EMERGENCY
OVERRIDE
position. The switch is located under
the shelf panel
on
the driver’s side in the trunk.
5.
Remove the top boot as described
in
Steps
4
through
7
in “Raising the
TOP”
earlier in this section.
7.
Position
one
person on each side
of
the vehicle.
Carefully lift the top
by
grasping the front corners
of
the top, not the linkage.
~
NOTICE:
Do
not attempt to force the top up if it does not
~
move freely. The top
or
its
linkage can be
~
damaged. Make sure both sides are being lifted
1
together to avoid twisting. See your dealer if you
still can’t move the top easily.
6.
Lower the door windows completely.
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8.
Raise the
top
until
it
is all the way up. Line
up
the
top
so
the pins
are
even
with
the holes.
9.
Pull down
on
the top and turn the latch handle up to
lock the convertible top.
10.
Press
the
bypass switch
up
to the
NORMAL
OPERATION
position.
11.
Close
the trunk.
12.
Raise
the
rear seatback to
the
up position. Push the
seat back to make sure
it
is latched.
The Instrument Panel
--
Your
Information System
Your instrument panel
is
designed to let
you
know at
a
glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how
fast you‘re going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need to drive safely and
economically.
The main components
of
your instrutnent panel are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
Turn Signal/MuItifunction Lever
Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
Ignition Switch
Windshield Wiper/Wtlsher Controls
Audio System
Climate Controls
and
Rear Window Defogger
Ashtray
Parking Brake Lever
Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option)
Hood Release Lever
Fuse Panel
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Instrument
Panel
Clusters
Your
Chevrolet
is
equipped with one
of
these instrument
panel clusters, which include indicator warning lights
and gages that are explained
on
the following pages.
Be
sure to read about those that apply
to
the
instrument
panel cluster for your vehicle.
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your
speedometer lets
you
see your speed
in
both
miles
per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your
odometer shows how
far
your vehicle has been driven,
in
either miles (used
in
the United States)
or
kilometers
(used
in
Canada).
Tamper Resistant Odometer
Your Chevrolet
has
a
tamper resistant odometer.
If
you
see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know that
so1neone
has
probably tried to turn
it
back,
so
the
numbers
may
not
be true.
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You
may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a
new odometer installed.
If
the
new one
can
be set to the mileage total of the old
odometer, then it must be. But
if
it can’t, then it’s set at
zero and
a
label must be put
on
the driver’s door to show
the
old mileage reading when the new odometer was
installed.
Trip Odometer (Option)
The trip odometer can tell
you
how far your vehicle has
been driven since
you
last set the trip odometer
to
zero.
To set
the
trip odometer to zero, press
the
knob to the
right
of
it.
Tachometer (Option)
The tachometer displays the engine speed
in
revolutions
per minute (rpm).
I
NOTICE:
I
Do
not operate the engine with the tachometer in
the red area, or engine damage may
occur.
Warning Lights, Gages
and
Indicators
This part describes
the
warning lights and gages that
may be
on
your vehicle.
The
pictures will help
you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before
it
becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention
to
your warning lights and gages could also save
you
or
others from injury.
Warning lights come
on
when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
As
you
will
see
in
the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come
on
briefly when
you
start
the
engine just
to
let
you know they’re working. If
you
are
familiar with this section,
you
should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one
of
your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.
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When one
of
the warning lights comes on and stays on
when
you
are driving,
or
when one
of
the
gages shows
there may be a problem, check
the
section that tells you
what to do about
it.
Please follow
this
manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
--
and even
dangerous.
So
please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re
a
big help.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When
the
key
is
turned
to
RUN
or
START, a
chime will come on
for about eight seconds
to
remind people
to
fasten their safety
belts, unless
the
driver’s safety belt is
already buckled.
Air
Bag
Readiness
Light
There is an air bag readiness light on
the
instrument
panel, which shows AIR
BAG
.
The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells
you
if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag sensors and modules, the
wiring and the diagnostic module.
For
more information
on
the
air bag system, see “Air Bag”
in
the Index.
rl
You
will see
this
light
flash for
a
few seconds
when you turn your
ignition
to
RUN
or
AIR
BAG
START.
The safety belt light
will
also
come on and stay on for
about
20
seconds, then
it
will
flash
for about
55
seconds.
If
the driver’s belt
is
already buckled, neither the chime
nor
the
light
will
come on.
Then
the
light should go
out.
This
means the system
is
ready.
If
the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on
when
you
are driving. your air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
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Brake System Warning Light
BRAKE
Your Chevrolet’s hydraulic
brake system is divided
into
two parts.
If
one part isn’t
working, the other part can
still
work and stop you. For
good braking, though, you
need both parts working
well.
If
the warning light comes
on,
there could be
a
brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
This
light should come
on
briefly
as
you start
the
vehicle.
If
it
doesn’t come on then, have
it
fixed
so
it
will be ready to warn
you
if
there’s
a
problem.
If
the
light comes
on
while
you
are driving, pull
off
the
road and stop carefully.
You
may notice that the pedal
is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer
to
the floor.
It
may take longer to stop.
If
the light is
still
on,
or if
the
anti-lock brake system warning light
is
flashing, have
the vehicle towed for service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light” and “Towing Your Vehicle”
in
the
Index.)
The brake system warning light will
also
come on when
you set your parking brake, and
it
will stay
on
if your
parking brake doesn’t release
fully.
If
it
stays
on
after
your parking brake
is
fully
released,
it
means you have
a
brake problem.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
1
With the anti-lock brake
’
system, this light will come
on
when you start your
engine and it will stay on
for three seconds. That’s
normal.
If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed
so
it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
If the light flashes when you’re driving,
you
don’t have
anti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with your
regular brakes. Pull off the road and stop carefully. You
may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal
may
go
closer
to
the floor. It may take longer to stop.
Have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your
Vehicle” in the Index.)
If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on
longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn
the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on
when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn
the ignition
off.
Then start the engine again
to
reset the
system. If the light still stays on, or comes
on
again
while you’re driving, your Chevrolet needs service.
If
the
light is
on
but
not
flashing and the regular brake
system warning light isn’t on,
you
still have brakes, but
you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
100
\‘+’”
260
Your
vehicle has one
of
these Engine Coolant
Temperature Gages.
With the ignition
in
the
RUN
position, the gage shows
the engine coolant temperature.
If
the gage pointer tnoves into the red area, your engine
is too
hot!
It
means that your engine coolant has
overheated.
If
you
have been operating your vehicle
under normal driving conditions, you should pull
off’
the
road, stop your vehicle and turn
off’
the engine
as
soon
as possible.
In
“Problems on the Road,“
this
manual shows what to
do. See “Engine Overheating”
in
the Index.
Low
Coolant Warning Light
Check Gages Light
CHECK
GAGES
If
this light comes on and
stays on, your system is low
on
coolant and the engine
may
overheat. See the Index
under “Engine Coolant” and
have
your vehicle serviced
as
soon
as
you
can.
This light will come on
briefly when
you
are
starting the engine.
If
the
light comes on and stays
on
while
you
are driving, check
your various gages
to
see
if
they are
in
the warning
I
zones.
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Check
Oil
Light
CHECK
OIL
This light should come
on
briefly while
you
are
starting your engine.
If
the
light doesn’t come
on,
have
it repaired. If the light
comes
on
while starting and
stays
on,
your engine oil
level
should be checked.
Charging
System
Light
The charging system light
will come
on
briefly when
you
turn on
the
ignition, and
the engine is not running, as
a check to show you
it
is
working. Then it should
go
out.
Prior to checking your oil level, be sure your vehicle is
on
a
level surface and has been
shut
off
for
several
minutes to allow the oil
to
drain back into the
oil
pan.
Check your oil level and bring
it
to
the proper level.
See “Engine Oil” in
the
Index.
The oil level monitoring system
only
checks
the
oil
during the brief period between turning
the
key on and
when the engine starts.
It
does not check the oil level
while the engine is running.
Parking
on
steep grades may cause the light to come
on
even when the oil level is correct.
If
this happens,
park the vehicle on a level surface and check the oil
level.
If
it stays on, or comes on while
you
are driving, you
may have
a
problem with the electrical charging system.
It
could indicate that you have
a
loose generator drive
belt, or another electrical problem. Have
it
checked right
away. Driving while this light
is
on could drain your
battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain
to
turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
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Fuel
Gage
\
/
/
F
UNLEADED
FUEL
ONLY
El9
When
the
ignition is
on,
your
fuel
gage tells you
about how much
fuel
you
have left.
When the indicator nears EMPTY
(E),
you
still have
a
little
fuel
left, but you should get more
soon.
Here
are
four things that
some
owners ask about. None
of
these show
a
problem with
your
fuel gage:
At
the
service station, the gas pump shuts
off
before
the gage reads
FULL
(F).
It
takes a little more or less fuel
to
fill
up
than
the
gage indicated. For example, the gage may have
indicated the tank was half
full,
but
it
actually took a
little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill
the tank.
0
The gage moves a little when
you
turn
a
corner or
The gage doesn’t go back to
EMPTY
(E)
when
you
speed up.
turn off the ignition.
For your
fuel
tank capacity, see “Capacities and
Specifications”
in
the
Index.
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Shift
Light (Manual Transaxle)
SHIFT
This light comes on when
you need to shift
to
the next
higher gear. See “Manual
Transaxle” in the Index.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
r
A
computer monitors
operation
of
your fuel,
ignition and emission
control systems. This light
should come
on
when the
ignition
is
on, but the
engine is not running,
as
a
check to show
you
it is
working.
If
it
does
not
come
on
at all, have
it
fixed
right away. If
it
stays on, or it comes on while
you
are driving,
the
computer
is
indicating that you have a problem.
You
should take your vehicle in
for
service soon.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a while the emission controls won’t
work as well, your fuel economy won’t
be
as
good
and your engine may not run as smoothly. This
could lead to costly repairs not covered by your
warranty.
If Your Vehicle
Is
Equipped with
OBD
I1
(2.3L
Code
D
Engine Only)
Certain vehicles are equipped with a new emission
diagnostic system. You can tell whether your vehicle has
this system by reading your tune-up label located under
the hood. If the label says
“OBD
11”
on
it.
the following
instructions apply.
Your Chevrolet
is
equipped with an onboard computer
which monitors operation
of
the emission control
system. This system
is
called OBD
I1
(On-Board
Diagnostics
--
Second Generation) and is intended
to
assure that emissions are
at
acceptable levels for the life
of
the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner
environment. The
CHECK
ENGINE
light comes
on
to
indicate when service
is
require.d. Malfunctions often
will be indicated by the system before any problem is
apparent, which may prevent more serious damage
tc,
your
vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your
service technician
in
correctly diagnosing any
malfunction.
The
CHECK
ENGINE
light should come on, as a check
to show
you
it
is
working, when
the
ignition
is
on
and
the engine is
not
running. This light will also come
on
during
a
malfunction
in
one
of
two ways:
Light On Steady: This indicates a system
malfunction has been detected. Drive the vehicle
to
the
dealer for service at
your
first opportunity.
Light Flashing: This indicates a misfire has been
detected which may damage the emission control
system. The damage may be reduced by Iowering the
vehicle speed, reducing the amount
of
cargo being
hauled or trailered, avoiding hard acceleration,
or
by
avoiding steep uphill grades.
If
these actions are
effective,
the
light will stop flashing and remain
on
steady. Drive the vehicle to a dealer for service. If
the light continues to flash, stop the vehicle. Wait for
a steady light to come on, then drive the vehicle to
a
dealer for service.
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These following conditions also may cause
the
CHECK
ENGINE light to come
on:
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0
Low Fuel/Out
of
Fuel:
As
the vehicle starts to
run
out
of fuel, the CHECK ENGINE light may come
on
as
a result of an engine misfire. Filling your
fuel
tank
should correct this condition. Make sure to install
the
gas
cap
fully.
It will require
a
few driving trips
to
turn
the
light
off.
Poor Quality
Fuel:
Be sure to fuel your vehicle with
quality fuel. Your engine may
not
run efficiently on
poor fuel. Poor fuel may cause stalling, hesitation or
misfire. These conditions may
go
away when the
engine
is
warmed-up. However, poor quality fuel
may cause the
CHECK
ENGINE light to come
on.
Have a dealer check the vehicle. If no problems are
found, you may want
to
change to another brand of
fuel.
Driving Through Standing Water: Driving your
vehicle through puddles
of
deep standing water may
result in
a
temporary misfire condition. This
condition will usually correct itself shortly after
the
electrical system dries out.
it
will require a few
driving trips
to
turn the light off.
Passlock
Warning
Light
THEFT
SYSTEM
This light will come
on
when
you
turn the key
towards the
START
position.
The
light will stay
on until the vehicle starts.
If
the
light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a
tamper mode.
If
the vehicle fails
to
start, see “Passlock”
in
the
Index.
If
the
light comes
on
continuously while driving and
stays
on,
there may be
a
problem with the Passlock
system. Your vehicle will not be protected
by
Passlock,
and
you
should see your dealer.
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Section
3
Comfort Controls and
Audio
Svstems
J
In
this section you’ll find
out
how to operate the comfort
control systems and audio systems offered with your
Chevrolet. Be sure
to
read about the particular system
supplied with your vehicle.
Climate Control System
With this system, you can control
the
ventilation and
heating
in
your vehicle.
Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation
system described later
in
this section.
System
Controls
Fan Knob
The left knob selects the force
of
air
you
want. To turn
the
fan
off, turn the mode knob all the way
counterclockwise.
In
any other setting, the fan will run
continuously. The fan must
be
on to run
the
air
conditioning compressor.
Temperature
Knob
The center knob changes
the
temperature
of
the air
coming through
the
system. Turn this knob toward
the
red (clockwise) for warmer air. Turn
it
toward blue
(counterclockwise) for cooler air.
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Mode
Knob
The
right knob has several settings
to
control the
direction
of
air flow. For each setting, set the
temperature to a comfortable setting.
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MAX
(Option):
This setting recirculates much
of
the air inside your vehicle and sends
it
through the
instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning
compressor will run automatically
in
this setting when
it
is needed to help dry the air in the vehicle.
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VENT:
This setting brings in outside air and
directs it through the instrument panel.
BI-LEVEL:
This setting brings in outside air and
directs
it
two ways. Some air is directed through
the
instrument panel outlets. Most
of
the air is directed
through the floor ducts and a little
to
the defrost and side
window vents.
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FLOOR:
This setting sends most of
the
air through
the ducts near the floor. The rest comes
out
of
the
defroster and side window vents.
9
DEFOG:
This setting allows
half
of
the air to go
to
the
floor ducts and half
to
the defrost and side window
vents.
9
DEFROST:
This setting directs most
of
the air
through the defroster and side window vents. Some
of
the air goes
to
the floor ducts.
If
your vehicle is
equipped with an
air
conditioner,
the
air conditioning
compressor will
run
automatically in this setting when it
is needed to help dry
the
air
in
the
vehicle.
Air
Conditioning Compressor
Button
Press the
A/C
button
to
operate
the
air conditioner
compressor. The indicator light above the button will
glow when the button
is
pressed.
You
don’t have to
press
the
button to run
the
compressor in
MAX
or
DEFROST.
Air Conditioning (Option)
On very hot days, open the windows long enough
to
let
hot,
inside air escape. This reduces
the
time it takes
for
your vehicle
to
cool down, which should help fuel
economy.
For quick cool-down on very hot days, use
MAX
with
the temperature
knob
all the way
in
the blue area.
If
this
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setting is used for long periods
of
time, the air
in
your
vehicle may become too dry.
For normal cooling
on
hot days,
use
VENT with the
temperature knob in the blue area and the
NC
button
pushed in. The system will bring in outside air and cool it.
On
cool but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
You can use BI-LEVEL with the temperature knob in
the middle and the A/C button pushed
in.
The system
will bring in outside air and direct slightly warmer air to
your lower body. You may notice this temperature
difference more at some times
than
others.
Heating
On cold days use
FLOOR
with the temperature all the
way in the red area. The system will bring in outside air,
heat it and send
it
to
the floor ducts.
Your vehicle has heat ducts that are directed toward the
rear seat. Keep the area under the front seats clear
of
obstructions
so
the heated air can reach the rear seat
passengers.
If
your vehicle has an engine coolant heater,
you
can use
it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s
cold
outside
(0°F
(-18°C)
or lower). An engine coolant
heater warms
the
coolant your engine and heating
system use
to
provide heat. See “Engine Coolant
Heater” in the Index.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little heating
or
cooling
is
needed, use VENT
to
direct outside air
through your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the
flow-through ventilation system described later
in
this
section.
Defogging and Defrosting
Windows
Your system has two settings for clearing the front and
side windows. To defrost
the
windows quickly, use
DEFROST with the temperature knob all
the
way in the
red
area.
To
warm passengers while keeping the
windows clean, use
DEFOG.
To defog the side windows while using the air
conditioner, set the right control to BI-LEVEL, the fan
control
to
the highest setting, and press the A/C button.
Aim
the
side vents toward the side windows. For
increased air flow
to
the
side vents, close the center
vents.
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Rear
Window Defogger
The rear window defogger
uses
a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear
window.
Press
the
button to
t11rn
the
defogger on.
It
will
turn
itself
off
after about
ten
minutes.
If
you turn
it
on again, the defogger
will
only
run
for
about
five
minutes before turning
off.
You
can
also
turn
it
off
by pressing the button
again.
Do
not attach a temporary vehicle license across the
defogger grid on
the
rear window.
I
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside
of
the rear window.
If
you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Flow-Through Ventilation
Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when
it
is moving. Outside
air will
also
enter the vehicle
when
the
air conditioning
fan
is running.
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Ventilation Tips
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Keep the hood and
front
air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction, such
as
leaves.
The
heater
and
defroster will work far better, reducing the chance
of
fogging
the
inside
of
your windows.
When you enter
a
vehicle in cold weather, adjust the
mode knob
to
FLOOR
and
the
fan to
the
highest
speed for
a
few moments before driving
off.
This
helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture
and reduces the chance
of
fogging the inside of your
windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats cle.ar of
objects. This helps air circulate throughout your
vehicle.
Audio
Systems
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed
to
operate
easily and give years of listening pleasure.
You
will get
the most enjoyment out of
it
if
you ac mint yourself
with
it
first. Find
out
what your Delco
9s
system can do
and how
to
operate all its controls,
to
be sure you’re
getting the most
out
of
the
advanced engineering that
went into
it.
Setting
the
Clock
No
matter which audio system you have in your vehicle,
setting
the clock is easy.
1.
2.
With the ignition on and the radio on or off, press
SET.
The
SET
indicator will appear on the digital
screen for five seconds.
You
must begin
to
set the clock to the correct hour
and minute during those five seconds.
If
your audio system does
not
have a
CD
player:
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Press the SEEK down arrow to set
the
hour.
Press the SEEK
up
arrow to set the minute.
If your audio system has
a
CD
player:
0
Press
SCAN
to set the hour.
Press
the
SEEK
up or down arrows
to
decrease or
increase the minutes.
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!
AWM
Stereo
Radio
TUNE
BASS
LSCANJ
~
PAM
-
FM
~
The digital display indicates information on time or
~
radio station frequency, the
AM
or
FM
radio band,
whether the station is in stereo, and other radio
functions.
Playing
the
Radio
PWR-VOL:
Turn
this
knob
clockwise to turn the radio
on
and
to
increase the volume.
Turn
it counterclockwise
to decrease the volume and to turn the radio off.
RCL:
Press this button briefly to recall the station being
played or the clock display.
To
change what is normally
shown on the display (station
or
time), press the button
until you see the display
you
want, then hold the button
until the display flashes.
If
you press the button when
the ignition
is
off,
the clock will show
for
a
few seconds.
Finding
a
Station
AM-FM:
Press the lower
knob
to
change between
AM
and
FM
bands.
TUNE:
Turn the lower
knob
to
tune
in
radio stations.
SEEK:
Press the up or down
arrow
to
go
to the next
higher or lower station. The sound will be muted while
seeking.
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SCAN:
The scan function uses the same two buttons
as
the seek function.
Press and hold the
SEEK
up arrow and
then
the
SEEK
down arrow
to
go to the next higher station, stop for
a
few seconds, then
go
on
to the next station.
Press and hold the
SEEK
down arrow and then the
SEEK
up arrow
to
go
to
the
next lower station, stop for a few
seconds,
then
go on to
the
next station.
If
you
have
a
compact disc player, press SCAN
to
listen
to the next station
for
a few seconds.
The radio will continue scanning until
it
has scanned around
the
band twice. Press PWR-VOL to stop scanning.
Presets:
The four pushbuttons under the digital display
can be used to preset up to
14
radio stations (seven AM
and seven FM stations). The compact disc player has
five
pushbuttons that can be used
to
set five AM and
five
FM
stations.
1.
Press
AM-FM
to
select the band.
2.
Find the station you want.
3.
Press the SET button.
4.
Within five seconds, press one
of
the numbered
buttons.
If
your radio has four pushbuttons, you can
press two side-by-side pushbuttons at the same time
to
preset
an
additional three stations.
5.
Repeat Steps
1
through
3
to
set additional stations.
Whenever you press that numbered button
or
pair
of
buttons, the station
you
set will return.
Setting the Tone
BASS:
Slide this lever up
to
increase bass, or down
to
decrease
it.
If
you
have
a
compact disc player, press the
up or down arrow on the BASS button
to
adjust the
bass.
TREBLE:
Slide this lever up to increase treble, or down
to
decrease
it.
If
a
station is weak or noisy, reduce the
treble.
If
you
have
a
compact disc player, press
the
up or
down arrow on the TREB button to adjust
the
treble.
Adjusting the Speakers
BALANCE:
Turn
the
control ring behind the upper
knob
to
move the sound to the left or right speakers. The
middle position is
a
detent and balances the speakers.
FADE:
Turn the control ring behind the lower knob to
move
the
sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle
position
is
a
detent and balances the speakers.
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AM/FM
Stereo Radios
with
Cassette Tape
Player or Compact Disc Player
Your Chevrolet may have a radio with a cassette tape
player
or
a compact disc player. To play the radio,
follow the instructions earlier in this manual under
“AM/FM Stereo Radio.” For other features, see
the
following instructions for the feature your radio has.
Playing
a
Cassette
Tape
PWR
-
VOL
TREBLE
Your tape player is designed to work best with tapes
that
are
30
to
45
minutes long
on
each side. Tapes that are
longer than this may not work well in this tape player.
The side with the tape visible goes
into
the tape player
first. If the ignition is
on,
the tape will begin playing. If
you hear nothing or hear
a
garbled sound, the tape may
not be in squarely. Press STOP-EJECT to remove the
tape and start over.
While the tape is playing, use the
VOL,
FADE,
BALANCE, TREB and BASS buttons just as you
do
for
the
radio. Other buttons may have different functions
when a tape is inserted. The display will show which
side
of
the tape is being played.
REV:
Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press
the STOP-EJECT button to return to normal playing.
FWD:
Press this button to advance quickly to another
part
of
the tape. Press the STOP-EJECT button to return
to
normal playing.
PROG:
Press this button to change
the
side
of
the tape
that is playing.
STOP-EJECT
Press this button to remove the tape and
return to the radio.
Playing
the
Compact Disc Player
:o
PWR
-
VOL
TUYE
f
R
AM-FM
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up.
The
player will pull it in. If the ignition is on, but the radio is
off,
the disc will begin playing. If you want to insert a
disc when the ignition is off, press
EJECT.
If you’re driving on a very rough road, the disc may not
play.
If
“Err”
appears
on
the display and the disc comes
back out, it could be that:
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The disc is upside down.
It
is
dirty, scratched or wet.
It is very humid.
If
so,
wait about an hour and try
It is very cold. Wait until the temperature inside the
Use only full-sized compact discs.
Do
not use
mini-discs or “singles”. They won’t eject properly.
RCL:
Press this button to see what track is playing.
Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has
been playing.
COMP:
Press this button to make soft and loud
passages more equal in volume. Press it again to resume
normal play.
RDM:
Press this button to play tracks in random, rather
than sequential, order. This feature remains active until
the
RDM
button
is
pressed again.
REV:
Press and hold this button to return
to
a passage
quickly. You will hear sound at a reduced volume.
FWD:
Press and hold this button to advance to
a
passage quickly. You will hear sound at a reduced
volume.
SCAN:
Press this button to sample ten seconds of each
track. Press again to stop scanning.
again.
vehicle warms up, then try again.
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PREV
Press to play a track again. If
you
keep pressing
the PREV button, the disc will keep backing up to
previous tracks.
NEXT:
Press to advance to the next track. If you keep
pressing the NEXT button, the disc will keep advancing
to
other tracks.
STPPL:
Press this button
to
switch between the radio
and disc when a disc is
in
the player.
EJECT
Press this button
to
remove the disc. The radio
will play.
If
you
turn off the ignition or radio with
a
disc in the
player, it will stay in the player. When
you
turn
on
the
ignition or system, the disc will start playing where it
was stopped.
CD
Player Anti-Theft Feature
Delco
LOC
II@ is
a
security feature that can be used or
ignored. If
you
ignore it, the radio will play normally. If
you
use
it, your radio cannot be turned on
if
it
is stolen.
These instructions will
tell
you how
to
enter a secret
code
into
the radio. If battery power is lost for any
reason, the secret code must
be
entered again before
your audio system can be turned on.
To Set the Anti-Theft System:
1. Write down any six-digit number and keep it in a
safe place. This is your secret code.
2.
Turn
the
ignition on.
3.
Rotate the PWR-VOL knob
to
turn the radio off.
4.
Press station preset buttons
1
and
4
at the same time
and hold until
“---”
shows on the display.
You now have only
I5
seconds between each
of
the
following steps.
5.
Press
SET
and
“000”
will appear
on
the display.
6.
Press SCAN until the first digit
of
your code
appears.
7.
Press
SEEK
until
the second and third digits of
your
code appear.
8.
Press the TUNE knob
(“000”
will appear on the
display).
9.
Press SCAN
until
the
fourth digit of your code
appears.
10.
Press SEEK
until
the fifth and sixth digits
of
your
code appear.
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11. Press the TUNE knob (“rEP” will appear for five
12. Repeat steps
6
through 10. Then press the TUNE
seconds, then
“000”).
knob again. SEC will appear, indicating that Delco
LOC
I1
is set, and your radio is secure. If
“---”
appears, the steps were not successful and you must
repeat the entire procedure.
To
Disable the Anti-Theft System
Enter your secret code by following these steps (you
will have only 15 seconds between each step).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the ignition on and the radio off, then press
station preset buttons 1 and
4.
SEC
will appear,
showing the radio is secure.
Press
SET
and
“000”
will appear on the display.
Press SCAN until the first digit of your secret code
appears.
Press
SEEK
until the second and third digits of your
code appear.
Press
the
TUNE
knob
(“000”
will appear on the
display).
6. Press SCAN until the fourth digit of your code
appears.
7.
Press SEEK until the fifth and sixth digits of your
code appear.
8.
Press the TUNE knob. If the display shows
“---,”
the
radio is unsecured and will play again. If the display
shows SEC, the steps were not successful and the
numbers did not match the secret code.
If you lose or forget your code, see your dealer.
If you lose battery power, when the battery is
reconnected the radio will not turn on and
LOC
will
appear. Follow Steps
1
through
8
for disabling your
system, and the time will appear if you are successful. If
SEC appears, the numbers did not match and your
unit
is still locked.
Understanding Radio
Reception
FM
Stereo
FM
Stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about
10
to
40
miles (16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
FM
signals, causing
the sound to come and go.
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AM
The range for most
AM
stations is greater than for
FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however,
can
cause stations to interfere with each other.
AM
can also
pick up noise from things like storms and power lines.
To
lower this noise, try reducing the treble level.
,*ps
for
Using
Your
Audio
System
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until
it
is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher
volumes
of
sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud
and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by
adjusting the volume control
on
your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to it.
To
help avoid hearing loss
or
damage:
Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
and clearly.
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NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle
--
like
a
tape player,
CB
radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio
--
be sure you can
add what you want. If you can, it’s very
important to do it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s engine, Delco@ radio or other
systems, and even damage them. And, your
vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation
of
sound equipment that has been
added improperly.
So,
before adding sound equipment, check
with
your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Care
of
Your
Cassette Tape Player
A
tape player that is not cleaned regularly is subject
to
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Tape cassettes that are
not
properly stored
in their plastic cases away from contaminants, direct
sunlight, and extreme heat may not operate properly and
could cause premature failure of
the
tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned after
50
hours of use.
If
you
notice a reduction in sound quality, try
a
known
good cassette
to
see if the tape or
the
tape player
is
at
fault.
If
this other cassette has
no
improvement
in
sound
quality, clean
the
tape player.
Cleaning may be done with
a
scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette. This system uses a
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as
the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.
A
scrubbing action
cleaning cassette is available through your Chevrolet
dealership.
You
may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses
a
cassette with a fabric belt
to
clean
the tape head. It may not clean as thoroughly as the
scrubbing type cleaner.
Cassettes are subject to wear and
the
sound quality may
degrade over time. Always verify that
the
cassette tape
is
in
good condition before you have your tape player
serviced.
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Care
of
Your
Compact Discs
!
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never
to
touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges
or
the
edge
of
the hole and the outer edge.
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Fixed
Mast
Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged. If the mast should ever become
slightly bent,
you
can straighten it out by hand.
If
the
mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals,
you
should
replace it.
Check every once in a while
to
be sure the mast is still
tightened to the fender.
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Section
4
Your Driving
and
the
Road
Defensive Driving
Here you’ll find information about driving on different
kinds
of
roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve
also included many other useful tips on driving.
The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive
defensively.
Please start with a very important safety device in your
Chevrolet: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in
the
Index.)
Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”
On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means
“always expect the unexpected.”
Assume that pedestrians
or
other drivers are going to be
careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might
do. Be ready for their mistakes.
Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of
accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough
following distance. It’s the best defensive driving
maneuver, in both city and rural driving.
You
never
know when the vehicle in front
of
you
is
going to brake
or
turn suddenly.
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Drunken
Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is
a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the
highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every
year.
Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a
vehicle:
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Judgment
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Muscular Coordination
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Vision
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Attentiveness
Police records show that almost
half
of
all motor
vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases,
these deaths are the result
of
someone who was drinking
and driving. In recent years, some 18,000 annual motor
vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use
of alcohol, with more
than
300,000
people injured.
Many adults
--
by some estimates, nearly half the adult
population
--
choose never
to
drink alcohol,
so
they
never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it’s
against the law in every
U.S.
state
to
drink alcohol.
There are good medical, psychological and
developmental reasons for these laws.
The obvious way
to
solve
this highway safety problem
is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But
what
if
people do? How much is “too much” if the
driver plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might
think. Although it depends on each person and situation,
here is some general information on the problem.
The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
of
someone
who is drinking depends upon four things:
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How much alcohol consumed
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The drinker’s body weight
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The amount of food that is consumed before and
during drinking
consume the alcohol
The length
of
time it has taken the drinker to
According
to
the American Medical Association, a
180-pound
(82
kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce
(355
ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a
BAC
of
about
0.06
percent. The person would reach the
same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses
of
wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces
(45
ml)
of
a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.
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It’s the amount
of
alcohol that counts. For example, if
the same person drank three double martinis
(3
ounces
or
90
ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s
BAC would be close to
0.12
percent. A person who
consumes food just before or during drinking will have a
somewhat lower BAC level.
There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have
a lower relative percentage of body water than men.
Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a
woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a
man
of
her same body weight when each has the same
number of drinks.
The law in many
U.S.
states sets the legal limit at
a
BAC
of
0.10
percent. In a growing number
of
U.S.
states, and
throughout Canada, the limit is
0.08
percent. In some
other countries
it’s
even lower. The BAC limit for all
commercial drivers in the
U.S.
is
0.04
percent.
The BAC will
be
over
0.10
percent after three to six
drinks
(in one hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, it
depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks, and how
quickly the person drinks them.
But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC
of
0.10
percent. Research shows that the driving skills
of
many people
are
impaired at a BAC approaching
0.05
percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All
drivers are impaired at BAC levels above
0.05
percent.
Statistics show that the chance
of
being in
a
collision
increases sharply for drivers who have a
BAC
of
0.05
percent or above. A driver with
a
BAC level of
0.06
percent has doubled his
or
her chance of having a
collision. At a BAC level
of
0.10
percent, the chance of
this driver having a collision is twelve times greater; at a
level of
0.15
percent, the chance is twenty-five times
greater!
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The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol
in
one drink.
No
amount
of
coffee or number of cold
showers will speed that up.
“I’ll
be careful” isn’t the
right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to
take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street?
A
person with even
a
moderate
BAC
might
not
be able
to
react quickly enough
to
avoid the collision.
There’s something else about drinking and driving that
many people don’t
know.
Medical research shows that
alcohol
in
a person’s system can make crash injuries
worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or
heart. This means that when anyone who has been
drinking
--
driver or passenger
--
is
in
a crash, that
person’s chance of being killed or permanently disabled
is
higher than if
the
person had not been drinking.
Control
of
a
Vehicle
You have three systems that make your vehicle go where
you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and
the accelerator.
All
three systems have
to
do their work
at the places where the tires meet the road.
Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's
easy to ask more
of
those control systems than the
tires
and road can provide. That means you can lose control
of
your vehicle.
Braking
Braking action involves
perception time
and
reaction
time.
First,
you
have to decide
to
push
on
the
brake pedal.
That's
perception time.
Then you have to bring up your
foot and do it. That's
reaction time.
Average
reaction time
is
about
3/4
of
a second. But
that's only an average. It might be less with
one
driver
and as long as two or three seconds or more with
another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination,
and eyesight all play a part.
So
do alcohol, drugs and
frustration. But even in
3/4
of
a second, a vehicle
moving at
60
mph
(100
kdh) travels
66
feet
(20
m).
That could be
a
lot
of
distance in an emergency,
so
keeping enough space between your vehicle and others
is important.
And,
of
course, actual stopping distances vary greatly
with the surface
of
the road (whether it's pavement or
gravel); the condition
of
the road (wet, dry, icy); tire
tread; and the condition
of
your brakes.
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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in
spurts
--
heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking
--
rather than keeping pace with traffic. This
is
a
mistake. Your brakes may
not
have time to cool between
hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster
if
you
do a lot of heavy braking.
If
you keep pace with
the
traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will
eliminate a lot
of
unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake
normally but don’t pump
your
brakes.
If
you do,
the
pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine
stops,
you
will still have some power brake assist. But
you will
use
it when
you
brake. Once the power assist
is
used up, it may take longer
to
stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Anti-Lock
Brakes
(ABS)
Your Chevrolet has an advanced electronic braking
system that will help prevent
a
braking skid.
This light on
the
instrument panel
will
come
on
briefly when
you
start your vehicle.
When you start
your
vehicle, or when you begin to drive
away,
you
may hear
a
momentary motor or clicking
noise. And you may even notice that
your
brake pedal
moves
a
little while this is going on. This
is
the
ABS
system testing itself. If there’s a problem with the
anti-lock brake system,
the
anti-lock brake system
warning light will stay
on
or
flash.
See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light”
in
the
Index.
Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say
the
road
is
wet.
Yo~1'1-e driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out
in
front
of
YOLI.
You slam
on
the brakes. Here's what happens
with
ABS.
A
computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
If
one
of
the wheels
is
about to stop rolling, the computer will
separately work
the
brakes at each front wheel and
at
the
rear wheels.
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure
faster than any driver could. The computer is
programmed to make the most
of
available tire
and
road
conditions.
You
can steer around the obstacle while braking
hard.
As
you
brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time
you
need
to get your foot up
to
the brake pedal.
If
you
get too
close
to the vehicle
in
front
of
you,
you won’t have time
to
apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or
stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even
though
you
have anti-lock brakes.
To
Use
Anti-Lock
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the system
working, or you may notice some noise, but this
is
normal.
Braking in Emergencies
Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to.
With anti-lock,
you
can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.
Steering
Power
Steering
If
you
lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is
not
functioning,
you
can steer but
it
will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
Driving
on
Curves
It’s important
to
take curves
at
a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here’s why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each
of
us
is
subject to
the same laws of physics when driving
on
curves. The
traction
of
the tires against the road surface makes
it
possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the
front wheels.
If
there’s no traction, inertia will keep
the vehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve ever
tried
to
steer a vehicle
on
wet ice, you’ll understand this.
The traction
you
can get in a curve depends
on
the
condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at
which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in
a curve, speed
is
the one factor
you
can control.
Suppose you’re steering through
a
sharp curve. Then
you
suddenly accelerate. Both control systems
--
steering and
acceleration
--
have
to
do their work where the tires meet
the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too
much
of
those places. You can lose control.
What should
you
do
if
this ever happens? Ease up on the
accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it
to go, and slow down.
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Speed limit signs near curves warn that
you
should
adjust
your
speed. Of course, the posted speeds are
based on good weather and road conditions. Under less
favorable conditions you’ll want
to
go
slower.
If
you need
to
reduce your speed
as
you
approach a
curve, do
it
before
you
enter the curve, while
your
front
wheels are straight ahead.
Try to adjust your speed
so
you
can “drive” through
the
curve. Maintain
a
reasonable, steady speed. Wait
to
accelerate
until
you are
out
of
the
curve, and then
accelerate gently
into
the straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective than
braking. For example, you come over
a
hill
and find a
truck stopped
in
your lane, or
a
car suddenly pulls
out
from nowhere, or
a
child darts out from between parked
cars and stops right
in
front of you. You can avoid these
problems by braking
--
if you can stop
in
time. But
sometimes
you
can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for
evasive action
--
steering around the problem.
Your Chevrolet can perform very well
in
emergencies
like these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking
in
Emergencies” earlier
in
this section.)
It
is
better to
remove
as
much speed as you can from
a
possible
collision. Then steer around the problem,
to
the left
or
right depending on
the
space available.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If
you
are holding
the
steering wheel at
the recommended
9
and
3
o’clock positions, you can
turn it
a
full 180 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand. But
you
have
to
act fast, steer quickly, and
just as quickly straighten the wheel once
you
have
avoided the object.
The
fxt
that such emergency situations are always
possible
is
a good reason to practice defensive driving at
all times and wear safety belts properly.
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Off-Road
Recovery
Passing
You may find sometime that your right wheels have
dropped off‘ the edge
of
a road onto the shoulder while
you’re driving.
If the level of the shoulder
is
only
slightly below the
pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off
the
accelerator and then,
if
there is nothing in the way, steer
so
that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
You can turn the steering
wheel
up to
1/4
turn
until
the
right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn
your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.
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DOWN
edge
of
paved
surface
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LEFT
QUARTEH
lunm
The driver
of
a vehicle about to pass another on a
two-lane highway waits for just the right moment,
accelerates, moves around
the
vehicle ahead, then goes
back
into
the right lane again.
A
simple maneuver?
Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane
highway
is
a potentially dangerous move, since the
passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming
traffic for several seconds,
A
miscalculation, an error in
judgment, or a brief surrender
to
frustration or anger can
suddenly
put
the
passing driver face to face with the
worst
of
all traffic accidents
--
the head-on collision.
So
here are some tips for passing:
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“Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and
to crossroads for situations that might affect your
passing patterns. If
you
have any doubt whatsoever
about making a successful pass, wait for a better time.
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Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and
lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might
indicate
a
turn
or
an intersection, delay your pass.
A
broken center line usually indicates
it’s
all right to
pass (providing
the
road ahead is clear). Never cross
a solid line
on
your side of
the
lane or a double solid
line, even
if
the road seems empty of approaching
traffic.
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Do
not
get too close
to
the vehicle
you
want
to
pass
while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing,
following too closely reduces your area of vision,
especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also,
you
won’t have adequate space if
the
vehicle ahead
suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable
distance.
When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up,
start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t
get too close. Time your move
so
you will be
increasing speed as the time comes
to
move into the
other lane. If the way is clear
to
pass, you will have a
“running start” that more than makes up for the
distance
you
would lose by dropping back. And if
something happens to cause you
to
cancel your pass,
you
need only slow down and drop back again and
wait for another opportunity.
If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait
your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying
to
pass you as
you
pull
out
to pass the slow vehicle.
Remember to glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and
start your left lane change signal before moving
out
of
the
right lane
to
pass. When
you
are far enough
ahead
of
the passed vehicle to see its front
in
your
inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal
and move back
into
the right lane. (Remember that
your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle
you
just passed may seem to be farther away from
you
than
it
really is.)
Try
not
to pass more than one vehicle at a time
on
two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next
vehicle.
Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.
Even though the brake lamps are
not
flashing,
it
may
be slowing down or starting
to
turn.
If
you’re being passed, make
it
easy for the
following driver
to
get ahead
of
you.
Perhaps
you
can
ease
a little
to
the
right.
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Loss
of
Control
Let’s review what driving experts say about what
happens when
the
three control systems (brakes, steering
and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the
tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
In
any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying
to
steer
and constantly seek an escape route or area
of
less
danger.
Skidding
In
a
skid, a driver can lose control of
the
vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable
care suited
to
existing conditions, and by
not
“overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always
possible.
The three types
of
skids correspond
to
your Chevrolet’s
three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels
aren’t rolling.
In
the steering or cornering skid, too
much speed or steering in
a
curve causes tires
to
slip and
lose cornering force. And
in
the acceleration skid too
much throttle causes
the
driving wheels
to
spin.
A
cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best
handled by easing your
foot
off
the accelerator pedal.
If
your vehicle starts
to
slide, ease your
foot
off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way
you
want the
vehicle
to
go. If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten
out.
Always
be
ready for a
second skid if
it
occurs.
Of course, traction
is
reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel, or other material is
on
the road. For safety, you’ll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important
to
slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving
on
a
surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or
braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower
gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
You may
not
realize
the
surfxe is slippery
until
your
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
--
such
as
enough water, ice or packed snow
on the road to make a “mirrored surface”
--
and slow
down when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
helps
avoid
only
the braking skid.
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Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One
reason is that some drivers are likely
to
be impaired
--
by
alcohol or drugs,
with
night vision problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
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Drive defensively.
Don’t drink and drive.
Adjust your inside rearview mirror
to
reduce the
glare
from
headlamps behind
you.
Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow
down and keep more space between
you
and other
vehicles.
Slow down, especially
on
higher speed roads. Your
headlamps can light up only
so
much road ahead.
In
remote areas, watch for animals.
If
you’re tired,
pull
off
the road
in
a
safe place and
rest.
Night
Vision
No
one can see as well at night as
in
the daytime.
But
as
we get older these differences increase.
A
50-year-old
driver may require at least twice as much light to see
the
same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What
you
do
in
the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example,
if
you
spend the day
in
bright
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sunshine you are wise
to
wear sunglasses. Your eyes
will
have less trouble adjusting
to
night.
But
if
you’re
driving, don’t wear sunglasses
at
night. They may cut
down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot
of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps.
It
can take
a
second or two,
or
even several
seconds, for your eyes
to
readjust
to
the dark. When you
are faced with severe glare
(as
from a driver
who
doesn’t lower
the
high beams, or a vehicle
with
misaimed headlamps),
slow
down a little. Avoid staring
directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean
--
inside and out. Glare at night
is
made
much
worse by dirt
on
the glass. Even the inside
of
the glass
can build up
a
film caused
by
dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making
the
pupils
of
your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that
your
headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when
you
are
in
a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it’s easier
to
pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim,
so
should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night
blindness
--
the
inability to see
in
dim light
--
and aren’t
even
aware of
it.
Driving
in
the
Rain
Rain
and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On
a
wet
road you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because
your tire-to-road traction
isn’t
as
good
as
on
dry roads.
And,
if
your tires don‘t have much tread left,
you’ll
get
even less traction. It‘s always wise to
go
slower and be
cautious
if
rain starts to fall while you are driving. The
surfxe may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are
tuned for driving
on
dry pavement.
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The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your
windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain
can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals,
pavement markings, the edge
of
the road, and even
people walking.
It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape
and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace
your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of
streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when
strips of rubber start
to
separate from the inserts.
Driving too fast through large water puddles or even
going through some car washes
can
cause problems, too.
The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles.
But if you can’t, try to slow down before
you
hit them.
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Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous.
So
much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the water.
This can happen
if
the road
is
wet enough and you’re
going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,
it
has little
or
no contact with the road.
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your
tires haven’t much tread or
if
the pressure
in
one
or
more is low. It can happen
if
a lot of water is standing
on
the
road.
If
you can see reflections from trees, telephone
poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the
water’s surface, there
could
be
hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There
just
isn’t
a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The
best advice
is
to slow down when it is raining.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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0
0
Turn
on
your low-beam headlamps
--
not
just your
parking lamps
--
to help make you more visible
to
others.
Besides slowing down, allow
some
extra following
distance. And be especially careful when
you
pass
another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room
ahead, and be prepared
to
have your view restricted
by road spray.
Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See
“Tires”
in
the Index.)
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City
Driving
One
of
the
biggest problems with city streets
is
the
amount of traffic
on
them. You’ll want
to
watch
out
for
what the other drivers are doing and pay attention
to
traffic signals.
Here are ways to increase your safety
in
city driving:
Know the best way to get to where you are going.
Get
a
city map and plan
your
trip
into
an
unknown
part of the city just as
you
would for a cross-country
trip.
Try
to
use the freeways that rim and crisscross most
large cities.
You’ll
save time and energy. (See the
next part, “Freeway Driving.”)
Treat a green light
as
a warning signal.
A
traffic light
is there because the corner is busy enough to need
it.
When
a
light turns green, and just before
you
start to
move, check both ways for vehicles that have
not
cleared
the
intersection or may be running the red
light.
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Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are
the
safest
of
all roads. But they have their own special rules.
The most important advice
on
freeway driving is: Keep
up
with traffic and keep
to
the right. Drive at the same
speed most
of
the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or
too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the
left lane
on
a freeway as a passing lane.
At the entrance there
is
usually
a
ramp that leads to the
freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you
drive along
the
entrance ramp,
you
should begin
to
check traffic. Try to determine where you expect
to
blend with the flow. Try
to
merge into the gap at close
to
the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check
your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as
necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic
flow.
Once
you
are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay
in
the
right lane unless
you
want to
pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.
Just
before you leave
the
lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder
to
make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your
“blind” spot.
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Once you are moving
on
the freeway, make certain
you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move
to
the proper
lane well
in
advance.
If
you miss your exit do not, under
any circumstances, stop and back
up.
Drive
on
to
the
next
exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according
to
your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think
you
are going
slower than
you
actually are.
Before Leaving
on
a
Long
Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested.
If
you
must start when you’re
not
fresh
--
such as after a day’s
work
--
don’t plan
to
make too many miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
you
can easily drive
in.
Is
your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready
to
go.
If
it needs
service, have
it
done
before starting
out.
Of course,
you’ll
find experienced and able service experts in
Chevrolet dealers all across North America. They’ll be
ready and willing to help
if
you
need
it.
Here are some things you can check before
a
trip:
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Windshield Washer
Fluid:
Is
the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:
Are they
in
good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil,
Other
Fluids:
Have
you
checked
all levels?
Lanzps:
Are they all working‘? Are the lenses clean?
Tires:
They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip.
Is
the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:
What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time
to
avoid a major storm system?
Maps:
Do
you
have up-to-date maps?
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Highway Hypnosis
Is
there actually such a condition
as
“highway
hypnosis”? Or
is
it
just
plain falling asleep at the wheel?
Call it highway hypnosis, lack
of
awareness, or
whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road
with
the same scenery, along with
the
hum
of
the tires on the
road, the drone of
the
engine, and
the
rush
of
the wind
against
the
vehicle that can make
you
sleepy. Don’t
let
it
happen to you!
If
it does, your vehicle can leave the
road
in
less
thnn
n
second,
and
you
could crash and be
inj wed.
What can you
do
about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated,
with
a
comfortably cool interior.
Keep
your
eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and
your
instruments frequently.
If
you
get sleepy, pull off
the
road into a rest, service,
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise,
or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness
on
the highway
as
an emergency.
Hill
and Mountain
Roads
Driving
on
steep hills
or
mountains is different from
driving
in
flat
or
rolling terrain.
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If
you
drive regularly
in
steep country, or
if
you’re
planning
to
visit there,
here
are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable.
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Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid
levels and
also
the brakes, tires, cooling system and
transaxle. These parts can work hard
on
mountain
roads.
0
Know how
to
go down hills. The most important
thing to know is this:
let
your engine do some
of
the
slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go
down
a
steep or long hill.
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0
0
0
Know how
to
go
uphill.
You
may want
to
shift down
to
a
lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine
and transaxle, and you can climb the
hill
better.
Stay
in
your own lane when driving
on
two-lane
roads
in
hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut
across the center
of
the road. Drive at speeds that let
you stay
in
your own lane.
As
you go over
the
top
of
a hill, be alert. There could
be something
in
your lane, like
a
stalled car or an
accident.
You may see highway signs
on
mountains that
warn
of
special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or
no-passing zones,
a
falling rocks area, or winding
roads.
Be
alert
to
these and take appropriate action.
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Driving
on
Snow
or
Ice
Most
of
the
time,
those places where your tires meet the
road probably have good traction.
However,
if
there
is
snow
or
ice between
your
tires and the
road, you
can
have
a
very slippery situation.
You’ll
have
a
lot
less
traction or *‘grip‘’ and
will
need
to
be very careful.
What’s the worst time for
this’?
“Wet ice.” Very cold
snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive
on.
But
wet
ice can be even more trouble because
it
may offer the
least traction
of
all. You can get “wet ice“ when it’s
about freezing
(32°F;
OOC)
and freezing rain begins
to
fall. Try to avoid driving
on
wet ice
until
salt
and sand
crews can get there.
Whatever
the
condition
--
smooth
ice,
packed, blowing
or loose snow
--
drive
with
caution. Accelerate gently.
Try not to break
the
fragile traction. If you accelerate
too fast, the drive wheels
will
spin and polish the surface
under the tires even more.
Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to make
a
hard stop
on
a
slippery road. Even though
you
have the
anti-lock braking system, you’ll want
to
begin stopping
sooner than
you
would
on
dry pavement. See
“Anti-Lock”
in
the Index.
Allow greater following
road. distance on any slippery
0
Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine
until
you
hit
a spot that’s covered
with
ice. On an
otherwise clear road, ice patches ]nay appear
in
shaded areas where
the
sun can’t reach: around
clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under bridges.
Sometimes the surfhce
of
a curve or an overpass may
remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear.
If
you
see a patch
of
ice ahead of you, brake before you
are
on
it.
Try not
to
brake while you’re actually on
the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers.
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If
You’re
Caught
in
a
Blizzard
If
you
are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in
a
serious situation.
You
should probably stay with your
vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help
and you can hike through the snow. Here are some
things
to
do
to summon
help
and keep yourself and your
passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. Tie a red
cloth
to
your
vehicle
to
alert police that you’ve been
stopped by
the
snow.
Put
on
extra clothing
or
wrap
a
blanket
around
you.
If
you
have
no
blankets
or
extra
clothing, make body insulators
from
newspapers, burlap
bags, rags, floor mats
--
anything you can wrap around
yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
You
can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
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Run
your engine only
as
long
as
you must. This saves
fuel.
When you run the engine, make it go
a
little faster
than just idle. That
is,
push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged.
You
will need
a
well-charged battery
to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later
on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat
this
only
when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do
it
as
little
as
possible. Preserve the
fuel as long
as
you can.
To
help keep warm, you can get
out
of
the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or
so
until
help comes.
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
You can tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use
at your destination.
Be
sure to use the proper towing
equipment designed for recreational towing. Follow
the
instructions for the towing equipment.
Towing
Your
Vehicle
from the Front
P
Follow these steps:
1.
Put the front wheels
on
a
dolly.
2.
Set the parking brake.
3.
Turn the ignition key to OFF
to
unlock the steering
4.
Clamp the steering wheel in
a
straight-ahead position
5.
Release
the
parking brake.
wheel.
with
a
clamping device designed for towing.
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-
If
your vehicle has
a
manual transaxle, you may tow
your vehicle with
all
four wheels
on
the ground. Follow
these steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the ignition key
to
OFF
to
unlock the steering
wheel.
Clamp the steering wheel
in
a
straight-ahead position
with a clamping device designed for towing.
Shift
your
manual transaxle
to
NEUTRAL
(N).
Release the parking brake.
I
NOTICE:
Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed
55
mph
(90
kh), or
your
vehicle could
be
badly
damaged.
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Towing Your Vehicle
from
the
Rear
Loading
Your
Vehicle
.
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7
8
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NOTICE:
Do
not tow your vehicle from the rear. Your
vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
ym
OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
FRT. CTR.
RR,
TOTAL
LBS.
KG
MAX. LOADING
&
GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE
SIZE
SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF
TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa
SEE
OWNER'S MANUAL
FOR
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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Two labels on your vehicle show
how
much weight
it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the rear edge
of
the driver's door tells
you
the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number of people that
can be in
your
vehicle and the total weight that you can
carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight,
and includes the weight
of
all occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options.
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MFD
BY
GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR
RR
THIS
VEHICLE CONFORMS TO
ALL
APPLI-
CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY,
BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON
THE
DATE
OF
MANUFACTURE
SHOWN
ABOVE.
The other label
is
the Certification label, found
on
the
rear edge
of
the driver’s door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the
weight
of
the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear
axle.
And,
if you
do
have a heavy load, you should spread it
out. Don’t carry more than
132
lbs.
(60
kg) in your
trunk.
If
you
put things inside your vehicle
--
like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else
--
they will
go
as fast
as the vehicle goes. If you have to
stop
or
turn quickly,
or if there
is
a
crash, they’ll keep going.
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I
Towing
a
Trailer
(
Models with
2.3L
Engine and
Four
Speed
Automatic
Transaxle
)
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NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered
by
your warranty. To pull
a
trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part, and see your Chevrolet
dealer for important information about towing a
trailer with your vehicle.
Do
not tow
a
trailer
if
your vehicle
is
equipped
with
a
2.2L
(Code
4)
engine.
You
also cannot tow a trailer
if
your vehicle is equipped with a manual or a three speed
automatic transaxle.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer
if
it
is equipped with a
2.3L
(Code
D)
engine, a four speed automatic transaxle
and proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what
the vehicle trailering capacity
is
for your vehicle,
you
should read
the
information
in
“Weight of the Trailer”
that appears later in this section. But trailering is
different than
just
driving your vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes
in
handling, durability, and
fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct
equipment, and
it
has to be used properly.
That’s the reason for this
part.
In
it
are many
time-tested, important trailering
tips
and safety rules.
Many
of
these are important for
your
safety and that
of
your passengers.
So
please read this section carefully
before you pull a trailer.
Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle,
wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder
against the drag
of
the
added weight. The engine is
required
to
operate at relatively higher speeds and under
greater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more, the
trailer adds considerably
to
wind resistance, increasing
the pulling requirements.
If You
Do
Decide
To
Pull
A
Trailer
If
you do, here are some important points.
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There are many different laws, including speed
limit
restrictions, having
to
do
with
trailering. Make sure
your rig will be legal,
not
only where
you
live but
also where you’ll be driving.
A
good source for this
information can be state or provincial police.
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Consider using a sway control.
You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls.
Don’t
tow
a
trailer at all during
the
first
1,000
miles
(I
600
km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine,
axle or other parts could be damaged.
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1
0
Then, during the first
500
miles (800
km)
that you
tow a trailer, don’t drive over
50
mph (80
km/h)
and
don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your
engine and other parts
of
your vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
0
Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer.
Don’t drive faster than the maximum posted speed
for trailers (or no more than
55
mph
(90
kdh)) to
save wear on your vehicle’s parts.
Three important considerations have to do with weight:
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Weight
of
the Trailer
I
Your vehicle can tow normally up to
1,000
pounds (450kg).
1
It depends on how you plan
to
use your rig. For
’
example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature and how much your vehicle is used
to
pull a
trailer
are
all important. And,
it
can also depend
on
any
special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you can write
us
at Chevrolet Motor Division,
Customer Assistance Center,
P.O.
Box 7047, Troy, MI
’
In Canada, write to General Motors of Canada Limited,
Customer Assistance Center,
1908
Colonel Sam Drive,
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7.
’
48007-7047
Weight
of
the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important
weight to measure because it affects the total capacity
weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the
curb weight
of
the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in
it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And
if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue
load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your
vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See “Loading
Your Vehicle” in the Index for more information about
your vehicle’s maximum load capacity.
A
B
If
you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer tongue
(A)
should weigh
10%
of
the
total loaded trailer weight
(B). If you have a “weight-distributing” hitch, the trailer
tongue
(A)
should weigh
12%
of
the
total loaded trailer
weight
(B).
After
you’ve
loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and
then the tongue, separately,
to
see
if
the weights are
proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right
simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
Total Weight
on
Your
Vehicle’s Tires
Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated
to
the
recommended pressure for cold tires. You’ll find these
numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge
of
the
driver’s door or see “Loading Your Vehicle’’ in
the
Index.
Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your
vehicle, including the weight
of
the trailer tongue.
Hitches
It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are
a
few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are
some rules
to
follow:
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Will
you
have
to
make any holes in the body of your
vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If
you
do,
then be sure
to
seal
the
holes later when
you
remove
the hitch.
If
you don’t seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your
vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” in the Index). Dirt
and water
can,
too.
The bumpers
on
your vehicle are not intended for hitches.
Do
not
attach rental hitches
or
other bumper-type hitches
to
them. Use
only
a
frame-mounted hitch that does not
attach to
the
bumper.
Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross
the
safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer
so
that the tongue will not drop to the road
if
it
becomes separated from
the
hitch. Instructions
about safety chains may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety
chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always
leave just enough slack
so
you
can turn with your rig.
And, never allow safety chains
to
drag
on
the
ground.
Trailer Brakes
Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read
and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes
so
you’ll be able
to
install, adjust and maintain them
properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do
not
try
to
tap
into
your vehicle’s brake system.
If
you
do, both
brake systems won’t work well, or at all.
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Driving with a Trailer
Towing
a
trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting
out
for the open road,
you’ll
want to get
to
know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the
feel
of
handling and braking with the added weight
of
the
trailer. And always keep in mind that
the
vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive
as
your vehicle is by itself.
Before
you
start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand
to
be sure
the
brakes are working. This
lets
you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing
a
trailer. And, because you’re
a
good deal
longer, you’ll need to
go
much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing
Up
Hold the bottom
of
the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move
the
trailer to
the
left, just move that hand
to
the left.
To
move the trailer
to
the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and,
if
possible, have someone guide
you.
Making Turns
Following Distance
Stay at least twice
as
far
behind the vehicle ahead as
you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
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NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could
be
damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with
a
trailer, make wider turns than
normal.
Do
this
so
your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders,
curbs. road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in
advance.
4-34
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When
you
tow
a
trailer, your vehicle has to
have
a
different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green
arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever
you
signal
a
turn or lane change. Properly hooked up,
the
trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers
you‘re about
to
turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on
your
instrument panel will flash for turns even
if
the bulbs
on
the
trailer are burned
out.
Thus,
you
may think drivers
behind
you
are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important
to
check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are
still
working.
Driving
On
Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
lwfot-e
you start
down
a
long or steep downgrade.
If
you don’t
shift
down,
you
might have
to
use
your brakes
so
much that
they
would get
hot
and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed
to
around
45
mph
(70
km/h) to reduce
the
possibility
of
engine and transaxle overheating.
Parking on
Hills
You
really should
not
park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached,
on
a hill.
If
something goes wrong, your rig
could start
to
move. People can be injured,
and
both
your vehicle and
the
trailer can be damaged.
But
if
you
ever have
to
park your rig
on
a
hill, here’s
how to do
it:
1.
Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift
into
PARK (P) yet.
2.
Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3.
When
the
wheel chocks are
in
place, release the
regular brakes
until
the chocks absorb the load.
4.
Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking
brake, and then shift
to
PARK
(P).
5.
Release the regular brakes.
4-35
When
You
Are Ready to Leave After
Parking
on
a
Hill
1.
Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while
you:
Start your engine;
Shift into
a
gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2.
Let up
on
the brake pedal.
3.
Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4.
Stop and have someone pick up and store
the
chocks.
Maintenance
When
Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on this. Things that are especially important in trailer
operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill),
engine oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment.
Each
of
these is covered in this manual, and the Index
will help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering,
it’s
a
good idea to review these sections before
you
start
your trip.
Check periodically
to
see
that all hitch nuts and bolts are
tight.
Towing
A
Trailer
Do
not tow a trailer with a Cavalier if your vehicle is:
a convertible model.
equipped with a
2.2L
(Code
4)
engine.
equipped with a manual transaxle or a three
speed automatic transaxle.
Your Cavalier is neither designed nor intended to tow a
trailer.
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Section
5
Problems
on
the
Road
Here you’ll find what to
do
about some problems that
can occur on the road.
Hazard
Warning
Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers
let
you warn others. They
also
let police know
you
have
a
problem. Your front
and
rear turn signal lamps will
flash
on
and
off.
Move the
switch
to
the
right
to
make your front and rear
turn
signal lights
flash
on
and off.
Your hazard warning flashers work
no
matter what
position your
key
is
in,
and even
if
the
key
isn’t
in.
5-1
'
'
To
turn
off
the flashers, move the switch to the left.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won't work.
1
Other
Warning
Devices
~
If
you
carry
reflective triangles,
you
can
set one up
at
~
the
side
of
the road about
300
feet
(100
m)
behind your
vehicle.
:
Jump
Starting
I
1
If your battery has run
down,
you may want to
use
'
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
i
Chevrolet. But please follow the steps below
to
do
it
safely.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your
warranty.
Trying to start your Chevrolet by pushing or
pulling
it
could damage your vehicle, even
if
you
have a manual transaxle. And if you have an
automatic transaxle,
it
won't start that way.
5-2
To
Jump
Start Your Chevrolet
1. Check the other vehicle.
It
must have
a
12-volt
battery with
a
negative ground system.
3.
Turn
off
the ignition
on
both
vehicles. Turn
off
all
lights
that
aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And it could
save
your radio!
NOTICE:
If
the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
2.
Get the vehicles close enough
so
the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other.
If
they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to
start your Chevrolet, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the
parking
brake
firmly
on
each
vehicle. Put an
automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual
transaxle
in
NEUTRAL
(N).
NOTICE:
If
you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
4.
Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
5-3
5.
Find
the
positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
terminals
on
each battery.
6.
Check that the jumper cables don’t have
loose
or
missing insulation.
If
they
do,
you
could
get a shock.
The vehicles could be damaged, too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some basic
things
you
should know. Positive
(+)
will
go
to
positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
will
go
to
negative
(-)
or a metal engine part. Don’t connect
(+)
to
(-)
or
you’ll get a short that would damage the battery and
maybe other parts, too.
5-4
7.
Remove the red plastic cap, and connect the red
positive
(+)
cable to
the
positive
(+)
terminal
of
the vehicle
with
the dead battery. Use
a
remote
positive
(+)
terminal
if
the
vehicle
has one.
8.
Don't let the
other
end touch metal. Connect
It
to
the
positive
(+)
terminal
of
the
good
battery. Use
a
remote positive
(+)
terminal if the vehicle has one.
5-5
9.
Now connect the black negative
(-}
cable to
the
good
battery’s negative
(-)
terminal.
Don’t
let
the
other end touch anything until the next step. The
other end
of
the negative cable
doesrz
’t
go
to the
dead battery. It goes to
a
heavy unpainted metal part
on the engine
of
the vehicle with the dead battery.
11.
Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine
for
a
while.
12.
Try
to
start the vehicle
with
the
dead
battery.
If
it
won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
10.
Attach the cable at least
18
inches
(45
cm)
away
from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that
move. The electrical connection is just
as
good
there, but
the
chance
of
sparks getting
back
to the
battery
is
much
less.
13.
Remove the cables
in
reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other or any other metal.
5-6
Towing
Your
Vehicle
B
C
Try
to
have a
GM
dealer or a professional towing
service tow your Chevrolet. The usual towing
equipment
is:
(A)
Sling-type tow truck
(B)
Wheel-lift tow truck
(C)
Car carrier
If
your vehicle
has
been changed
or
modified since
it
was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog
lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels,
these
instructions and illustrations may
not
be correct.
Before
you
do anything, turn
on
the hazard warning
flashers.
When you call, tell
the
towing service:
That your vehicle cannot be towed with sling-type
equipment.
That your vehicle cannot be towed from the rear with
the
front wheels
on
the ground.
That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.
The make, model, and year
of
your vehicle.
0
Whether
you
can still move the shift lever.
0
If
there
was
an accident, what was damaged.
When the towing service arrives,
let
the tow operator
know that
this
manual contains detailed towing
instructions and illustrations. The operator may want
to
see them.
5-7
When
your
vehicle
is
being towed, have
the
ignition key
off,
The steering wheel should be clamped in
a
straight-ahead position, with a clamping device
designed for towing service.
Do
not
use the vehicle’s
steering column lock
for
this. The transaxle should be in
NEUTRAL (N) and the
parking
brake released.
5-8
Towing
from
the
Front
--
Vehicle
Hookup
Before hooking up
to
a
tow truck, be sure to read
all
the
information
in
“Towing Your Vehicle” earlier
in
this
section.
1.
Attach T-hook chains
into
the slots
in
the bottom
of
the
floor
pan, just behind the front wheels,
on
both
sides.
NOTICE:
Do
not tow with sling-type equipment or fascia
damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car carrier
equipment. Additional ramping
may
be required
for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and
wheel straps.
5-9
NOTICE:
When using wheel-lift equipment, towing over
rough surfaces can damage a vehicle. To help
avoid this, install a towing dolly beneath the
wheels that would otherwise be on the ground
during the tow. This
will
increase clearance
between the wheel-lift equipment and the
underbody
of
the towed vehicle.
L
2.
Attach
a
separate safety chain
around
the outboard
end
of
each
lower
control arm.
J
5-10
Towing
from
the
Rear
--
Vehicle
Hookup
Before hooking up
to
a
tow
truck, be sure to read
all
the
information
in
“Towing Your Vehicle” earlier
in
this
section.
Also
be sure to use the proper hookup for
your
particular vehicle.
1.
Attach
T-hook
chains on both sides
in
the slotted
holes
in
the
bottom of the frame rail, just ahead
of
the rear wheels.
I
2.
Place the front wheels on
a
towing dolly or place
the
vehicle
on
a
car carrier.
I
NOTICE:
Do
not tow your Cavalier from the rear with the
front wheels on the ground or your transaxle can
be
damaged.
Do
not tow with sling-type
NOTICE:
(Continued)
5-11
NOTICE:
(Continued)
equipment
or
rear bumper valance
will
be
damaged. Use wheel-lift equipment with a towing
dolly
or car carrier equipment. Additional
ramping may be required
for
car carrier
equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps.
Engine
Overheating
You
will
find
a
coolant temperature
gage
on
your
Chevrolet’s instrument
panel.
If
Steam
Is
Coming
From
Your Engine
I
I
3.
Attach
a
separate safety chain
to
each side
of
the axle
inboard
of
the spring.
(Do
not
use
the
chain
as a
tie
down.)
5-12
NOTICE:
If
your engine catches
fire
because
you
keep
driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged.
The
costly repairs
would
not be
covered by your warranty.
If
No
Steam
Is
Coming
From
Your
Engine
If
you
get the overheat warning but see
or
hear no
steam, the problem may not be
too
serious. Sometimes
the engine can get
a
little
too
hot when
you:
Climb
a
long
hill
on
a hot day.
0
Stop after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods
in
traffic.
Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign
of
steam,
try this for a minute or
so:
1.
If
you
have
an
air conditioner, turn
it
off.
2.
Turn
on
your heater
to
full
hot
at
the
highest fan
speed and
open
the window
as
necessary.
3.
If you’re
in
a
traffic
jam,
shift
to
NEUTRAL
(N);
otherwise,
shift
to the highest gear while
driving
--
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(@)
or DRIVE
(D)
for automatic transaxles.
If
you
no
longer have the overheat warning, you can
drive. Just
to
be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes.
If
the warning doesn’t come back
on,
you
can drive
normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your
vehicle right away.
If there’s still
no
sign of steam,
you
can idle
the
engine
for two or three minutes while you’re parked, to see if
the warning stops. But then,
if
you
still have the
warning.
turn oflthe engine
and
get
everyone
out
qfthe
vehicle
until
it
cools down.
You
may decide not to
lift
the hood but
to
get service
help right away.
5-13
If
the
coolant inside the coolant surge tank
is
boiling,
don't do anything else
until
it
cools
down.
I
The
coolant
level should
be
at the
FULL
COLD
mark.
If
it
isn't,
you
may have
a
leak
in
the radiator hoses, heater
hoses, radiator, water
pump
or
somewhere else
in
the
cooling system.
I
NOTICE:
I
Engine damage from running your engine
without coolant isn't covered by your warranty.
If
there seems
to
be no leak, with the engine on, check to
see
if
the electric engine
fm
is running.
If
the engine is
overheating, the
fan
should
be
running.
If
it
isn't,
your
vehicle needs service.
5-15
How
to
Add
Coolant
to
the
Coolant
Surge
Tank
If
you haven’t found
a
problem yet,
but
the
coolant level
isn’t at the
FULL
COLD
mark, add a
50/50
mixture of
c-lean
water
(preferably distilled)
and
a proper antifreeze
at
the coolant surge
tank,
but
be sure the cooling system,
including the coolant surge tank pressure cap,
is
cool
before
you
do
it.
(See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for
more information about
the
proper coolant
mix.)
5-16
NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
So
use the recommended coolant.
I.
You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap
when the cooling system, including
the
coolant surge
tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose,
is
no
5-17
longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly about
one-quarter turn
to
the left and
then
stop.
If
you
hear
a
hiss, wait for that
to
stop.
A
hiss
means
there
is
still
some
pressure left.
2.
Then keep turning
the pressure cap
slowly, and remove
it.
3.
Then
fill
the
coolant
surge tank
with
the
proper
mix,
up to
the
FULL
COLD
mark.
5-18
4.
With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the
engine and let
it
run
until
you
can feel the upper
radiator hose getting hot. W'ltch
out
for the engine
fan.
By
this time,
the
coolant level inside the coolant
surge tank
may
be lower.
If
the level
is
lower, add
more
of
the
proper
mix
to the coolant surge tank
until
the level reaches the
FULL
COLD
mark.
5.
Then replace the
pressure cap.
Be
sure the pressure
cap is tight.
5-19
If
a
Tire
Goes
Flat
It’s unusual for
a
tire
to
“blow out” while you’re driving,
especially if
you
maintain
your
tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely
to
leak
out
slowly.
But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If
a
front tire fails, the flat tire will create
a
drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a
stop well out
of
the traffic lane.
A
rear blowout, particularly on
a
curve, acts much like a
skid and
may
require
the
same correction you’d use
in
a
skid.
In any rear blowout, remove your
foot
from
the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to
go.
It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to
a
stop, well off the road
if
possible.
If
a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment
to
change a flat tire safely.
Changing a
Flat
Tire
If
a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly
to
a level place. Turn on your hazard
warning flashers.
5-20
4.
Remove the band around the jack. Turn the jack
handle clockwise
to
raise the jack head a few inches.
5.
Using the wheel wrench, remove the plastic cap nuts.
If your vehicle has aluminum wheels,
you
may have
to
remove a cover plate to access
the
wheel nuts. Use
the flat end
of
the wheel wrench
to
remove the cover
plate.
Loosen
all
the
wheel nuts. Don’t remove the
wheel nuts yet.
6.
Near each wheel well
is
a
notch
in
the frame which
the jack head fits in. The front notch
is
9
inches
(23
cm) back from the front wheel well. The rear
notch
is
8
inches
(20
cm) forward from the rear
wheel well. If your vehicle has flared side moldings,
both front and rear notches are 18 inches
(46
cm)
from the wheel wells.
Position the jack under the vehicle. Raise the jack
head
until
it
fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s
frame nearest the flat tire. Put the compact spare tire
near
you.
5-22
NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow
the vehicle
to
fall
off
the jack. Be sure to fit the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising your vehicle.
I
NOTICE:
Do
not jack
or
lift the vehicle using the oil pan.
Pans could crack and begin to leak fluid.
7.
Raise the vehicle
by
rotating the
jack
handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle
far
enough
off
the
ground
so
there is enough
room
for the spare tire
to fit.
5-23
8.
Remove all
of
the wheel
nuts
and,
if
you
have
a
wheel
cover, use your fingers to carefully pry the wheel
cover from
the
wheel. Then take off
the
flat tire.
9.
Remove any
rust
or
dirt
from
the
wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Place the spare
on
the wheel mounting surface.
10.
Replace the wheel
nuts
with the
rounded end
of
the
nuts toward the
wheel. Tighten
each
nut
by hand
until
the wheel
is
held against the
hub.
5-24
c
11.
Lower the vehicle
by
rotating the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
12.
Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in
a
criss-cross
sequence, as shown.
5-25
I
NOTICE:
Compact
Spare
Tire
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60
psi
(420
Pa). After installing the compact spare on your
vehicle, you should stop
as
soon
as possible and make
sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact
spare
is
made to perform well at posted speed limits for
distances up
to
3,000
miles
(5
000
km),
so
you can
finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or
replaced where you want. Of course,
it’s
best
to
replace
your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your
spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you
need
it
again.
Don’t take your compact spare through an
automatic car wash with guide rails. The
compact spare can get caught on the rails. That
can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other
parts
of
your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle.
And don’t mix your compact spare or wheel with other
wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare and its
wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t
fit
your compact spare. Using
them will damage your vehicle and destroy the
chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your compact
spare.
5-27
If
You’re
Stuck:
In
Sand,
Mud,
Ice
or
Snow
What
you
don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to
spin your wheels too fast. The method known
as
“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
I
NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires.
If you
spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transaxle back and
forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains
on
your vehicle,
see “Tire Chains”
in
the
Index.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back
and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear
(or with a manual transaxle, between FIRST
(1)
or
SECOND
(2)
gear and REVERSE), spinning the wheels
as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while
you
shift, and press lightly
on
the accelerator pedal
when the transaxle is in gear. If that doesn’t get
you
out
after a few tries, you may need
to
be towed
out.
If
you
do need
to
be towed
out,
see “Towing Your Vehicle”
in
the
Index.
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Section
6
Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your
Chevrolet. This section begins with service and fuel
information, and
then
it shows how to check important
fluid and lubricant levels. There
is
also technical
information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its
appearance care.
Service
Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and
wants you
to
be happy with it. We hope you’ll
go
to
your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get
genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported
service people.
We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
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Doing
Your
Own
Service
Work
If
you
want to
do
some
of
your own service work, you’ll
want
to
get the proper Chevrolet Service Manual.
It
tells
you much more about how
to
service your Chevrolet
6-1
than this manual can.
To
order the proper service
manual,
see
“Service Publications” in the Index.
You
should keep a record with all parts receipts and
list
the mileage and the date
of
any
service work
you
perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index.
1
NOTICE:
If
you
try to do your own service work without
knowing enough about it, your vehicle
could
be
damaged.
Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or
higher. It should meet specifications
ASTM
D4814 in
the United States and
CGSB
3.5-92
in
Canada. These
fuels should have the proper additives,
so
you
should
not
have
to add anything to the fuel.
In the United States and Canada, it’s easy to
be
sure
you
get the right kind
of
gasoline (unleaded). You’ll see
UNLEADED right
on
the pump. And only unleaded
nozzles will
fit
into your vehicle’s filler neck.
Be sure the posted octane
is
at least 87. If the octane is
less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when
you
drive. If
it’s
bad enough,
it
can damage your engine.
If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and
you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs
service.
But
don’t worry if you hear a little pinging
noise when you’re accelerating or driving
up
a hill.
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That’s normal, and you don’t have
to
buy
a
higher
octane fuel
to
get rid
of
pinging.
It’s
the heavy, constant
knock that means you have
a
problem.
What about gasoline with blending materials that
contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol?
MTBE
is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no
more than
15%
MTBE is fine
for
your vehicle.
Ethanol
is
ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel
that is
no
more than 10%
ethanol
is fine for your
vehicle.
Methanol
is methyl or wood alcohol.
NOTICE:
Fuel that is more than
5%
methanol is bad for
your vehicle. Don’t use it. It can corrode metal
parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic
and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be
covered under your warranty. And even at
5%
or
less, there must be “cosolvents” and corrosion
preventers in this fuel to help avoid these
problems.
Gasolines
for
Cleaner
Air
Your use
of
gasoline with deposit control additives will
help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and
fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and
your emission control system working properly. It’s
good for your vehicle, and
you’ll
be doing your part
for
cleaner air.
Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates.
General Motors recommends that
you
use gasolines with
these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. By
doing
so,
you can help clean
the
air, especially in those
parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide
levels.
In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing
reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially
designed
to
reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors
recommends
that
you
use reformulated gasoline. By
doing
so,
you
can help clean
the
air, especially
in
those
parts
of
the
country that have high ozone levels.
You
should ask your service station operators if their
gasolines contain deposit control additives and
oxygenates, and if they have been reformulated
to
reduce vehicle emissions.
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P
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If
you
plan on driving in another country outside the
U.S.
or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard
to
find. Do
not use leaded gasoline. If you use even one tankful,
your emission controls won’t work well
or
at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust
system can corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate
quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor will be damaged.
All
of
that means costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
To
check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact
a
major oil company that does business in the
country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at
the
following address for
advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation,
North American Export Sales (NAES)
1908
Colonel
Sam
Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H
8P7
Filling Your Tank
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P
The cap is behind
a
hinged door on the right side of your
vehicle.
While refueling, hang the cap inside the
fuel
door.
To
take
off
the cap, turn
it
slowly
to
the
left
(counterclockwise).
Be
careful not
to
spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon
as
possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside of
Your
Chevrolet” in the Index.
When
you
put the cap back on, turn
it
to
the right until
you hear at least three clicks.
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NOTICE:
If
you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one
for
you.
If
you get
the wrong type, it may not
fit
or have proper
I
-
To
open
the
hood, first pull
the handle inside the
I
vehicle.
Then
go
to
the front
of
the vehicle and lift
the
secondary
hood release handle.
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6-6
Lift the hood, release
the
hood
prop
from
its
retainer
and
put
the hood prop into
the slot
in
the
hood.
Use
the
prop
rod
sleeve
when handling the
prop
rod.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure
on
the
hood prop. Remove the hood prop from
the
slot in the
hood and return
the
prop to its retainer. Then just let
the
hood down and close it firmly.
2.2L
Engine
(Code
4)
When
you
open the hood, you’ll see:
1.
Coolant Surge
Tank
2.
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
3.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (if equipped)
4.
Brake Fluid Reservoir
5.
Battery
6.
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
7.
Air Cleaner
8.
Engine Oil
Fill
Capmipstick
2.3L
Engine
(Code
D)
When you open the hood,
you’ll
see:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Coolant Surge Tank
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Engine
Oil
Dipstick
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir
(if
equipped)
Battery
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
Air
Cleaner
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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Engine
Oil
If
the CHECK
OIL
light on the instrument panel comes
on,
it
means you need
to
check your engine oil level
right away. For more information, see “Check Oil
Light” in the Index. You should check your engine oil
level regularly; this is
an
added reminder.
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order
to
get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Check
have
a
the
oil
here
if
2.2L
engine.
If
you
have
a
2.3L engine,
the
dipstick’s handle will be
a yellow ring.
Turn
off
the engine and give
the oil a few minutes to
drain back into the oil pan.
If
you
don’t,
the
oil
dipstick
might not show
the
actual
level.
U’IV
To
Check Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean
it
with a paper towel or
cloth, then push
it
back in all
the
way. Remove
it
again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
When
to
Add
Oil
If
the oil is at
or
below the
ADD
mark, then you’ll need
to
add some
oil,
But
you
must use the right kind. This
part explains what kind
of
oil
to
use.
For
crankcase
capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”
in
the Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t add too much
oil.
If
your engine has
so
much
oil
that the
oil
level gets above the upper
mark that
shows
the
proper operating range,
your engine could be damaged.
..
This is where
you
add oil
if
you have a
2.2L
engine.
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This is where you add
oil
if
you
have a
2.3L
engine.
What
Kind
of
Oil
to
Use
Oils
of
the proper quality for your vehicle can be
identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. The
“Starburst” symbol indicates that the oil has been
certified by
the
American Petroleum Institute (API), and
is preferred for use
in
your gasoline engine.
Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere
in
the
proper operating range. Push the dipstick
all
the way
back in when you’re through.
If
you
change your own oil, be sure you use oil that has
the “Starburst” symbol on the front
of
the
oil
container.
If
you
have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put
into your engine is American Petroleum Institute
certified for gasoline engines.
You should
also
use
the
proper viscosity oil
for
your
vehicle, as shown
in
the following chart:
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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE
OILS
FOR
BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL
FOR
THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
-
J
LOOK
FOR
THIS
SYMBOL
COLD
WEATHER
00
NOT USE SAE
2OW-50
OR
ANY
OTHER
GRADE
OIL
NOT RECOMMENDED
As
shown in the chart,
SAE
5W-30
is
best for your
vehicle. However, you can use
SAE
low-30
if
it’s going
to
be
0°F
(-
18
“C) or above. These numbers
on
an oil
container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Do
not
use
other viscosity oils, such
as
SAE
20W-50.
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
%tarburst” symbol. Failure to use the proper oil
can result in engine damage not covered by your
warranty.
GM
Goodwrench@ oil
(in
Canada,
GM
Engine Oil)
meets
all
the requirements
for
your vehicle.
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Engine Oil Additives Engine Coolant Heater
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet dealer is
ready
to
advise if you think something should be added.
When
to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
0
Most trips are less than
5
to
10
miles
(8
to
16
km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
driving in stop and go traffic).
0
Most trips are through dusty areas.
0
Most trips include extensive idling (such
as
frequent
0
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.
If any
one
of these is true for your vehicle, then you
need to change your oil and filter every
3,000
miles
(5
000
km) or
3
months
--
whichever comes first.
If none of them is true, change the oil and filter every
7,500
miles
(12
500
km) or
12
months
--
whichever
comes first.
An engine coolant heater can be a big help
if
you
have
to park outside
in
very cold weather,
0°F
(-
18
“C)
or
colder.
If
your vehicle has this option, see “Engine
Coolant Heater” in the Index.
What
to
Do
with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay
on
your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment.
If
you
change your own oil, be sure
to
drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it
on
the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle
it
by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If
you have a problem properly disposing
of
your used
oil,
ask
your dealer,
a
service station or a local recycling
center for help.
6-14
Air
Cleaner
To
check or replace the filter, remove the screws that
hold the cover on and lift the cover. Be sure to reinstall
the air cleaner filter and replace
the
cover tightly.
Refer
to
the Maintenance Schedule to determine when
to
replace the air filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in
the Index.
6-15
I
NOTICE:
If
the air cleaner is
off,
a backfire can cause a
damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which
will
damage it. Always
have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
(Except
2.3L
Code
D
Engine)
When
to
Check and Change
A
good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to
the
Maintenance Schedule
to
determine when
to
change
your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Index.
How
to
Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult,
you
may
choose
to
have this done
at
your Chevrolet dealer
Service Department.
If
you
do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or
you
could get a false reading on the
dipstick.
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81-9
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
(2.3L
Code
D
Engine Only)
If
you
have the optional
2.3L
Code
D
engine (see
“Engine Identification” in the Index) and an automatic
transaxle, it is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid
level.
A
transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid
loss.
If
a
leak occurs, take the vehicle
to
your Chevrolet
dealer Service Department and have
it
repaired as soon
as possible. You may also have your fluid level checked
by your dealer or service center when
you
have your
oil
changed.
Manual Transaxle Fluid
When
to
Check
A
good time to have
it
checked is when
the
engine
oil
is
changed. However, the fluid in your manual transaxle
doesn’t require changing.
How
to
Check
Because
this
operation can be
a
little difficult, you may
choose
to
have this done
at
your Chevrolet dealer
Service Department.
If
you
do
it
yourself,
be
sure to follow all the
instructions here, or
you
could get
a
false reading on the
dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too
much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too
much can mean that
some
of
the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is
off,
the
vehicle is parked on a level place and
the
transaxle is
cool enough for
you
to
rest your fingers
on
the transaxle
case.
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Then,
follow
these
steps:
How
to
Add
Fluid
Here’s
how
to
add fluid. Refer
to
the Maintenance
Schedule
to
determine what kind
of
fluid to use. See
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
~
,
1.
The manual transaxle
dipstick is located
below the brake
master cylinder, near
the rear
of
the
transaxle case. Flip the
handle up and then
pull out the dipstick
and clean it with a rag
or
paper towel.
2.
Push it back in all the way and remove it.
3.
Check both sides
of
the dipstick and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be between the
ADD
and
FULL
marks.
(Note: Fluid may appear at the bottom
of
the dipstick even when the fluid level is several
pints
low.)
4.
If
the fluid level is where it should be, push
the
dipstick back
in
all
the
way and flip the handle
down.
If
the fluid level is low, add more fluid as
described
in
the next steps.
1.
Remove the dipstick by flipping
the
handle up and
then pulling the dipstick out.
2.
Add
fluid at the dipstick hole.
Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to
the FULL mark on the dipstick.
3.
Push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the
handle down to lock the dipstick in place.
Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is
self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir
is
filled with hydraulic clutch fluid.
It isn’t
a
good idea to “top off’ your clutch fluid. Adding
fluid won’t correct a leak.
A
fluid
loss
in
this system could indicate
a
problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
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When to Check
and
What to
Use
Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine
how often you should
check the fluid level in
your clutch master
cylinder reservoir and
for the proper fluid. See
“Owner Checks and
Services” and
“Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants” in the
Index.
How
to
Check
You do not need to check the fluid level unless
you
suspect
a
clutch problem.
To
check the fluid level, take
the cap
off.
If
the fluid reaches
the
step inside the
reservoir, the fluid level
is
correct.
Engine
Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low.
If
you
have
a
problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the
Index.
The proper
coolant
for your Chevrolet will:
0
Give freezing protection down
to
-34°F
(-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to
262°F
(128°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
0
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0
Let
the
warning lights work as they should.
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What to Use
Use
a
mixture
of
one-half
clcn11
w:akr
(preferably
distilled)
and
one-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM
Specification
1825-M,”
which won’t damage aluminum
parts.
You
can
also
use
a
recycled coolant conforming
to
GM
Specification
1825-M
with
a
complete coolant tllrsh
and refill. Use
GM
Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)
with
any complete coolant flush and refill.
If
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use
this mixture,
you
don’t need
to
add anything else.
I
NOTICE:
,
If
you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Too much water in the
mix
can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
Adding
Coolant
6-22
To
Check Coolant
To
Add
Coolant
If
you need more coolant, add the proper mix
at
the
surge
tank,
but only when the engine
is
cool.
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the FULL
COLD
mark.
See “Low Coolant Light”
in
the Index.
When replacing the pressure
cap,
make sure it
is
tight.
Surge
Tank
Pressure
Cap
NOTICE:
Your surge tank cap is a
18
psi
(124
kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating.
If
this light comes on,
it
means you’re low
on
engine
coolant.
When you replace your surge tank pressure cap, a
GM
cap
is
recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature
is
controlled
by
a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow
of
coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches
a
preset temperature.
When
you
replace your thermostat, an
AC’
thermostat
is recommended.
Power Steering
Fluid
How
To
Check
Power
Steering
Fluid
When the engine compartment
is
cool, unscrew the cap
and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap
and completely tighten
it.
Then remove the cap again
and look at the fluid level
on
the dipstick.
The level should be at the
H
mark if the engine is warm,
or at the
C
mark
if
the engine is cold. Add enough fluid
to bring the level up
to
the mark.
A
fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
What
to
Add
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule
to
determine what
kind
of
fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubr’
nts”
in the Index.
I
NOTICE:
~~
When adding power steering fluid or making a
complete fluid change, always use the proper
fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid
can
cause
leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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Windshield Washer Fluid
What
to
Use
When
you
need windshield washer fluid, be sure
to
read
the
manufacturer’s instructions before use.
If
you
will be
operating your vehicle
in
an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use
a
fluid
that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
To
Add
Open
the
cap labeled
WASHER
FLUID
ONLY.
Add
washer fluid until the
tank
is
full.
I
NOTICE:
0
a
0
0
When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts
of
the washer system.
Also,
water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only
3/4
full
when it’s very cold. This allows for
expansion, which could damage the tank
if
it is completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your
windshield washer.
It
can damage your
washer system and paint.
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Brakes
Brake
Master
Cylinder
Your brake master cylinder
is
here. It is filled with
DOT-3
brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the brake
fluid
level
in
your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the
brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during
normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put
in,
the fluid level goes back
up.
The other reason is that
fluid
is
leaking out of the brake system.
If
it is,
you
should have your brake system fixed, since
a
leak
means
that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or
won’t work
at
all.
So,
it isn’t a good idea to “top off’
your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct
a
leak.
If
you add fluid when your linings are worn, then
you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake
linings.
You
should add
(or
remove) brake fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning
Light”
in
the Index,
6-26
What to Add
When you do need brake fluid,
use
only DOT-3
brake fluid
--
such as Delco Supreme 11
@
(GM
Part
No.
1052535). Use new brake
fluid
from a sealed
container only, and always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap before removing it.
NOTICE:
0
0
Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of
fluid. For example, just
a
few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in
your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so
badly that they’ll have to be
replaced.
Brake fluid can damage paint,
so
be careful
not to spill brake fluid
on
your vehicle.
If
you do, wash it
off
immediately. See
“Appearance Care” in the Index.
Brake
Wear
Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum
brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are
worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and
go
or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except
when
you
are pushing
on
the brake pedal firmly).
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
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Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if
you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear
brake linings inspected. Also, the rear brake drums
should be removed and inspected each time the tires are
removed for rotation or changing. When
you
have
the
front brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if
the
brake pedal does not return
to
normal height, or if there
is
a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear.
If
you
rarely make a moderate or
heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly.
If
you
drive in that way,
then
--
very carefully
--
make
a few moderate brake stops about every
1,000
miles
(1
600
km),
so
your brakes will adjust properly.
If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your
rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them
by
backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have
to
be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality
GM
brake
parts in them, as your Chevrolet does when it
is
new.
When
you
replace parts of your braking system
--
for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
have to have new ones put in
--
be sure you get new
genuine
GM
replacement
parts.
If
you
don’t, your
brakes may no longer work properly. For example,
if
someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change
--
for
the
worse. The braking performance
you’ve come
to
expect can change in many other ways if
someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.
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Battery
Every new Chevrolet has a Delco Freedom@ battery.
You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s
time for
a
new battery, we recommend a Delco
Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the replacement
number shown
on
the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If
you’re not going to drive your vehicle for
25
days or
more, take
off
the black, negative
(-)
cable from the
battery. This will help keep your battery from running
down.
Contact your dealer to learn
how
to
prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Halogen
Bulbs
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
For the type
of
bulb, see the Index under “Replacement
Bulbs.”
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1.
Remove the first bolt
and
carefully pry up the shield
that covers
the
headlamp assembly. Be careful not
to
break the fasteners that hold the shield
in
place.
2.
Remove the other bolt that anchors the headlamp
assembly. Pull the headlamp assembly toward the
front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly.
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4.
Disconnect the bulb base
from
the socket by lifting
the plastic locking tab.
5.
Snap
a
new bulb into the socket.
6.
Replace
the
bulb assembly by reversing steps
1-3.
For the type
of
bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs”
in
the
Index..
1.
Pull the carpet away
from
the rear
of
the
trunk.
2.
Remove the taillamp bulb assembly by turning
it
1/4
turn counterclockwise.
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Windshield
Wiper
Blade Replacement
3.
To
remove the bulb, pull it out.
4.
Push in new bulb.
5.
Reverse all steps to replace the taillamp assembly.
b
Replacement blades come
in
different types and are
removed
in
different ways. Here’s how
to
remove the
type with a release clip:
1.
Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
2.
Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly
toward the driver’s side of the vehicle.
3.
Install
a
new blade by reversing steps
1
and
2.
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Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with
high-quality tires made
by
a
leading tire manufacturer.
These tires are warranted
by
the tire manufacturers,
and
their warranties are delivered with every new Chevrolet.
If
your spare tire is a different brand than your road
tires,
you
will have a tire warranty folder from each
of
these manufacturers.
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Inflation
-
Tire
Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear
edge
of
the driver’s door shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven
no
more than a mile.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation) you can
get:
Too much flexing
Too
much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)
If
your
tires
have too much
air
(overinflation),
you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
0
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire.
It
should
be at
60
psi
(420
kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage
to
check tire
pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tell
you
the
pressure, especially if you have radial tires
--
which
may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated.
If
your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back
on. They help prevent leaks by keeping
out
dirt and
moisture.
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every
6,000
to
8,000
miles
(10
000
to
13
000
km) for any signs of unusual wear. If
unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon
as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New
Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for
more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the
front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the
Index.
FRONT
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When
It’s
Time
for
New
Tires
1
One way to tell when it’s
1
time for new tires
is
to
’
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires have
only
1/16
inch
(1.6
mm) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if:
You can see the indicators at three
or
more places
around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s
rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has
a
bump, bulge or split.
0
The tire has
a
puncture, cut, or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because
of
the
size or location
of
the damage.
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Buying
New
Tires
To find out
what
kind and size
of
tires
you
need, look at
the Tire-Loading Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had
a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)
number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires,
get ones with that same
TPC
Spec number. That way,
your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed
to
give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and other things during normal service on
your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC number will be followed by an
“MS”
(for mud and snow).
If
you
ever replace your tires with those not having
a
TPC Spec number,
make
sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted
or
radial) as your original tires.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates
to
the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
(This
applies only
to
vehicles sold in the United States.)
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on
the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions
on
a
specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded
150
would wear one and a half
(1
1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire
graded
100.
The relative performance
of
tires depends
upon
the
actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in
driving habits, service practices and differences
in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
-
A, B,
C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest
are:
A,
B,
and
C.
They represent the tire’s ability to stop
on
wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces
of
asphalt and
concrete.
A
tire marked
C
may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on
braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
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Temperature
-
A,
B,
C
The
temperature grades are A (the highest),
B,
and
C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation
of
heat
and its ability
to
dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions
on
a
specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material
of
the
tire
to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to
sudden tire hilure.
The grade
C
corresponds to
a
level
of
performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No.
109.
Grades
B
and A represent higher levels
of
performance
on
the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Wdrning: The temperature grade for this tire
is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or
in
combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger
car tires.
While the tires available as standard
or
optional
equipment
on
General Motors vehicles may vary with
respect to these grades, all such tires meet General
Motors performance standards and
have
been approved
for use
on
General Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P
Metric) tires
must
conform
to
Federal safety
requirements
in
addition
to
these grades.
Wheel
Alignment
and
Tire
Balance
The wheels on
your
vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the hctory to give
you
the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In
most cases,
you
will
not
need
to
have your wheels
aligned again. However, if
you
notice
unusual tire wear
or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset.
If
you
notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving
on
a
smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
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Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that
is
bent, cracked, or badly rusted
i
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
'
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If
the
wheel leaks air, replace
it
(except some aluminum
I
wheels, which can sometimes
be
repaired). See your
Chevrolet dealer if any
of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind
of
wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying
~
capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the
same way as the
one
it replaces.
~
If
you
need to replace any
of
your wheels, wheel bolts,
'
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM
original
i
equipment parts. This way,
you
will be sure to have the
~
right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts
for
your
Chevrolet model.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
Tire
Chains
I
NOTICE:
If
your Chevrolet has
P195/65R15
or
P205/55R16
size tires, don’t use tire chains; they can damage
your vehicle.
If
you have other tires, use tire chains only where
legal and only when you must. Use only
SAE
Class
“S”
type chains that are the proper size for
your tires. Install them on the front tires and
tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends
securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the
chain manufacturer’s instructions.
If
you can
hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and
retighten them.
If
the contact continues, slow
down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning
the wheels with chains on
will
damage your
vehicle.
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Appearance
Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flame
if you
strike a
match or get them
on
a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous
if
you
breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When
you
use anything from a container to clean your
Chevrolet, be sure
to
follow the manufacturer’s
warnings and instructions. And always open
your
doors
or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never
use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline
Benzene
Naphtha
0
Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
0
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
0
Lacquer Thinner
0
Nail Polish Remover
They
can all
be
hazardous
--
some more than
others
--
and they can all damage your vehicle,
too.
Don’t use any
of
these unless this manual says
you
can.
In
many
uses,
these will damage your vehicle:
Alcohol
Laundry Soap
Bleach
Reducing Agents
Cleaning the Inside
of
Your
Chevrolet
Use a vacuum cleaner often
to
get rid
of
dust and
loose
dirt. Wipe
vinyl
or leather with
a
clean, damp cloth.
Your Chevrolet dealer has two
GM
cleaners, a
solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered
cleaner. They will clean normal spots
and
stains very
well.
Do
not
use them
on
vinyl or leather.
Here are some cleaning tips:
0
Always read the instructions on
the
cleaner label.
Clean up stains as
soon
as you can
--
before
they
set.
Use
a
clean cloth or sponge,
and
change
to
a clean area
Use solvent-type cleaners
in
a well-ventilated area
often.
A
soft brush may
be
used
if
stains are stubborn.
only.
If
you use them, don‘t saturate the stained area.
If
a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
area immediately or
it
will set.
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Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Vacuum and brush the area
to
remove
any
loose
dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask
surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the
directions
on
the container label.
Use suds
only
and apply with
a
clean sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub
it
roughly.
As
soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge
to
remove
the
suds.
Rinse
the
section with a clean, wet sponge.
Wipe
off
what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel
or
cloth.
Then
dry
it
immediately with a blow dryer or a heat
lamp.
NOTICE:
Be
careful.
A
blow dryer may scorch the fabric.
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0
Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using
Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see
if
you have
to
use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and stains will clean
off
better with just
water and mild soap.
If
you need to use
a
solvent:
0
Gently scrape excess soil
from
the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at
the
outside of
the stain, “feathering” toward
the
center. Keep
changing to
a
clean section of
the
cloth.
0
When
you
clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry
the area with
a
blow dryer
to
help prevent a cleaning
ring. (See the previous
NOTICE.)
Fabric Protection
Your Chevrolet has upholstery that has been treated with
Scotchgard
TM
Fabric Protector, a 3M product.
Scotchgard” protects fabrics by repelling oil and water,
which are the carriers
of
most stains. Even with this
protection,
you
still need
to
clean your upholstery often
to keep
it
looking new.
Further information on cleaning is available by calling
1-800-433-3296
(in
Minnesota, 1-800-642-6 167).
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Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy
or
Oily Stains
Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee
with
cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed
as
follows:
Carefully scrape
off
excess stain.
Follow the solvent-type instructions described
earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt
will
stain
if
left on
a
vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner
will
dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
Non-Greasy Stains
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit
juice,
milk,
soft drinks, wine,
vomit,
urine and blood can
be removed
as
follows:
0
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
soiled area with
cool
water.
If
a
stain remains,
follow
the
foam-type instructions
described earlier.
If
an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat
the area with a waterhaking soda solution:
1
teaspoon
(5
ml) of baking soda
to
1
cup
(250
ml)
of
lukewarm water.
0
If
needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
Carefully scrape
off
excess stain,
then
clean with
cool water and allow to dry.
If
a stain remains, clean
it
with solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning
Vinyl
Use warm water and
a
clean cloth.
Rub
with
a
clean, damp cloth
to
remove dirt. You
may have
to
do
it
more than once.
0
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish
will
stain if
you
don’t get them off quickly.
Use
a clean cloth and
a
GAM
VinyVLeather Cleaner or equivalent product.
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Cleaning the
Top
of
the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections
in
the windshield
and even make
it
difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often.
GM
Glass Cleaner (GM
Part
No.
1050427)
or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have
to
be scraped off later. If
abrasive cleaners are used on the inside
of
the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should
not
be attached across the
defogger grid.
Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If
the
windshield
is
not
clear after using the windshield
washer, or if
the
wiper blade chatters when running, wax
or other material may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside
of
the windshield with GM
Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part
No.
105001
1).
The windshield is clean if beads do
not
form
when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade
by
wiping vigorously with
a
cloth
soaked in
full
strength windshield washer solvent. Then
rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and
replaced when worn.
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Weatherstrips
Silicone grease
on
weatherstrips
will
rnake them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
Apply
silicone grease with
a
clean
cloth
at least every
six
months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent
application may be required. (See “Recomnlended
Fluids and Lubricants“
in
the Index.)
Cleaning the Outside
of
Your
Chevrolet
The
paint finish
on
your vehicle provides beauty, depth
of
color,
gloss
retention and durability.
Washing
Your Vehicle
The best way
to
preserve your vehicle’s finish
is
to keep
it
clean by washing
it
often with lukewarm or cold
water.
Don‘t wash your vehicle
in
the direct rays of the
sun.
Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use
liquid hand,
dish
or
car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or
that contain acid
or
abrasives. All cleaning agents
should be flushed promptly and
not
allowed
to
dry
on
the surface, or they could stain. Dry the
finish
with
a
soft,
clean
chamois or
a
100%
cottorl towel to avoid
surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may cause water
to
enter
your vehicle.
Finish
Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing
of
your Chevrolet
by
hand
may
be necessary
to
remove residue from
the
paint finish. You
can
get
GM
approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and
Materials?’
in
the
Index.)
Your Chevrolet has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish.
The
clearcoat gives more depth and gloss
to
the colored
basecoat. Always use waxes and
polishes
that
are
non-abrasive
and
made
for
a basecoat/clearcoat paint
finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding
or
aggressive polishing on
a
basecoatklearcoat paint finish
may
dull the
finish
or
leave swirl
marks.
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Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road
oil
and
tar, tree sap. bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc. can
damage your vehicle's finish
if
they remain
on
painted
surfaces.
Wash
the vehicle
as
soon
as possible.
If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfices
to
remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their
toll
over
a
period
of
years. You can help
to
keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your Chevrolet garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Cleaning
Your
Convertible
Top
Your convertible top should be cleaned often.
If
you
use
an automatic car
wash,
use one with water jets and
hanging cloths.
When you hand wash the top,
do
it
in
partial shade. Use
a mild soap, lukewarm water and
a
soft sponge.
A
chamois or cloth may leave
lint
on
the top, and
a
brush
can chate the tllreads
in
the
top fabric. Don't use
detergents, harsh cleaners, solvents or bleaching agents.
When you clean the top, put one hand under it
to
support
it.
Wet the entire vehicle and wilsh
the
top
evenly to avoid spots or rings. Let the soap remain
on
the fabric for
a
few
minutes. When the top is really dirty,
use
a mild foam-type cleaner. Thoroughly rinse the
entire vehicle,
then
let the top dry
in
direct sunlight.
To
protect the convertible top:
0
After
you
wash the vehicle, make sure the top is
completely
dry
before you lower it.
0
Don't get any cleaner on the vehicle's painted finish:
it
could leave streaks.
0
It'
you
decide
to
go through an automatic car wash,
ask the manager
if
the equipment could damage your
top. Before entering
a
car wash, set the climate
control
to
VENT and the fan control
to
the highest
speed. This
will
help to prevent water under high
pressure
from
entering around the convertible top.
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Aluminum Wheels
(If
So
Equipped)
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar
to
the painted surfice of your
vehicle.
Don’t use strong
soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes
on
them because you could
damage
this
coating. After rinsing thoroughly,
a
wax
may be applied.
NOTICE:
If
you have aluminum wheels, don’t use an
automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon
carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take
the
protective coating
off
your aluminum wheels.
Tires
To
clean your tires, use
a
stiff brush
with
a tire cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always take care
to
wipe
off any overspray or splash from painted surfaces.
Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
If
your vehicle
is
damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Finish
Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches
in
the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal
will
corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas
of
finish
damage can be corrected
in
your
dealer’s body and paint shop.
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Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect
on
the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed
in
closed areas
of
the
frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer
or
an underbody vehicle washin,
0
s
'y
stem
can do this for
you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create
a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into
the paint surface.
Although no defect
in
the paint job causes this,
Chevrolet will repair, at no charge to the owner, the
surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this Fallout
condition within 12 months or
12,000
miles
(20
000
km)
of
purchase, whichever comes first.
6-49
Appearance Care Materials Chart
6-50
Vehicle Identification
Number
(VIN)
SAMPLE4UXSMO72675
ENGINE
/
1995
\
ASSEMBLY
?
CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT
This is the legal identifier for
your
Chevrolet.
It
appears
on
a
plate
in
the front corner of
the
instrument panel, on
the
driver’s side.
You
can see
it
if
you
look
through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on
the
Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates
of
title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your
VIN
is the engine code.
This code will help
you
identify your engine,
specifications, and replacement parts.
Service
Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label
on
your spare tire cover.
It’s
very
helpful
if
you ever need to order parts. On this label is:
0
your
VIN,
0
the model designation,
0
paint information, and
0
a
list
of all production options and special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
Add-on
Electrical Equipment
N.OTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Chevrolet
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and
the
damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working
as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting
to
add anything electrical
to
your
Chevrolet, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet”
in
the Index.
6-51
Fuses
and
Circuit
Breakers
There
is
also
a
fuse
block at the driver’s side
in
the
engine compartment.
Lift
off
the
cover
to
check the
fuses.
To
identify and check fuses, refer to the Fuse Usage
chart.
The wiring circuits
in
your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by
a
combination
of
fuses, circuit breakers,
Look
at
the
silver-colored
band
inside
the
fuse.
If
the
and fusible thermal links
in
the wiring itself. This band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure
you
greatly reduces
the
chance
of
damage caused by replace a bad fuse with
a
new one
of
the identical size
electrical problems. and rating.
The fuse panel is located under the left end of the
instrument panel.
To
open,
push
the
tab
on
the access
door
to
the left and pull the door forward.
6-52
Fuse
Usage
S
ALARM
PCM/IGN
IGN
Fuse
AIR BG
1
AIR BG
2
ALARM
CIG
CLSPCM
CLUSTER
CRUISE
DRL
Inside Vehicle
Fuse
Block
Circuitry
Air Bag-DERM (Diagnostic Energy Reserve
Module) Power
Air Bag-DERM Crank Signal
Alarm Module: Illuminated Entry, Warning
Chimes
Cigar Lighter, Horn, Diagnostic Connector
Instrument Cluster, Powertrain Control Module
Instrument Cluster, Anti-Lock Brake System
Cruise Control
Daytime Running Lamps
IGN
INST LPS
INT LAMP
Fuse
ERLS
EXT LAMP
F/P-INJ
FLSH-PAS
HEADLAMP
HVAC
Circuitry
Automatic Transaxle, Brake-Transaxle Shift
Interlock, A/C Compressor, Cruise Control,
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (2.2L Engine),
Cannister Purge Valve, A/C High Pressure
Switch (2.3L Engine)
Park Lamps, Side Marker Lamps, Instrument
Panel Lamps
Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors
Flash To Pass Lamps
Headlamps
Heater/A/C Control, Rear Window Defogger,
Anti-lock Brake System, Engine Cooling Fan
(2.2L Engine), Engine Vent Heater
(2.3L Engine)
Engine Ignition
Instrument PaneiLamps
Alarm Module: 11,luminated Entry, Warning
Chimes, Overhead Lamps, MapReading Lamps,
Glove Box Lamp, Thnk Lamp, Radio, Power
Mirrors
Auto)
02 HTR Rear
02
HTR Sensor keater (2.3L Engine, Cal.
PCM/IGN Powertrain Control Module
PWR ACC Power Door Locks
PWR WINDOW Power Windows, Power Sunroof
RADIO Radio
RR DFOG Rear Window Defogger
STOP-HAZ Stop Lamps, Hazard Lamps
TURN-B/U Turn Signal Lamps, Backup Lamps
WIPER Windshield Wipers, Windshield Washers
6-53
I
1
Under Hood
Fuse
Block
Fuse
AIC
ABS
ABS
BATT
1
BATT
2
BLO
COOLING FAN
GEN
IGN
PCM
Circuitry
A/C
Compressor
(2.3L
Engine)
Anti-Lock Brake System
Electronic Variable Orifice Steering,
Anti-Lock Brake System
Power ACC/Stop
Lamp
Circuits
Lighting Circuits
Heater/ A/C Blower
Engine Cooling Fan
Generator-Voltage Sense
Ignition Switch Circuits
Powertrain Control Module
Headlamp Wiring
The
headlamp wiring
is
protected by
a
circuit breaker.
An
electrical overload
will
cause the lamps to
go
on
and
off, or
in
some cases
to
remain off.
If
this happens, have
your headlamp system checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse.
If
the motor overheats due
to
heavy
snow, etc.,
the
wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have
it
fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers
in
the fuse
panel
protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens
and closes,
protecting the circuit
until
the problem
is
fixed.
4.0
quarts 3.80
L
Capacities
and
Specifications
Enginecrankcase
...........................................
Automatic Transaxle
When
chcwging$lte& more oil!
rnuy
be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement
................................
When draining
or
replacing torque convertec 1nore.fluid may be needed.
Complete Drain and Refill
....................................
After Complete Overhaul
.....................................
Manual Transaxle
Cooling System
2.2L ...................................................... 10.3 quarts
9.8
L
2.3L
......................................................
10.7 quarts
10.1
L
Refrigerant (R-l34a), Air Conditioning
.........................
See refrigerant charge label under
hood.
Not
all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If
the air conditioning system in
your
vehicle needs refrigerant,
he
sure
the
proper refrigerant is used. IJ’you ’re not sure, ask your Chevrolet dealer:
For
additionul information, see your “Warrunty and
Owner
Assistunce Infixmution,
”
booklet.
FuelTank
...............................................
Power Steering
PumpOnly
................................................
1
.OO
pint
0.47
L
Complete System
...........................................
1.14
pints
0.54
L
Tire Pressures, Sizes
.......................................... See Tire-Loading Information
label
on driver’s
door.
WheelNutTorque
...........................................
100
Ib-ft
4.0
quarts
6.9
quarts
2.0
quarts
15.2 gallons
3.80
L
6.60
L
I
.90
L
57.5 L
140
N.m
NOTE:
All capacities are approximate. When adding,
be
sure
to
fill to the appropriate level,
as
reconmended
in
this
manual.
6-55
Replacement Bulbs
OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB
Back-up Lamps
............................
1156
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps
BaseModel
..............................
3357
2-24Model
...........................
3357NA
Center High Mount Stoplamp
Inside
...................................
1141
Outside
...................................
577
Halogen Headlamps
High/Low Beam
........................
9005/6
Front Side Marker Lamps
......................
194
Rear Side Marker Lamps
......................
194
Stop/TaiI/Turn Signal Lamps
..................
2057
StopITurn Signal Lamps (Sedan)
...............
2057
Trunk Lamp
................................
906
FogLamps(2-24)
..........................
881x
License
....................................
194
INSIDE LAMPS BULB
Dome/Reading Lamp (Option)
Front ......................................
168
Rear
.......................................
194
Heater and A/C Control
..........................
74
High-Beam Indicator
...........................
194
GloveBox
...................................
194
6-56
Engine Specifications
VINEngineCode
............................
Type ......................................
Displacement
...............................
Firing Order ................................
Thermostat Temperature ......................
Compression Ratio
...........................
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element
2.2L
...............
AC
Type
A-1
172C
2.3L
...............
AC Type A- 1172C
2.2L ............... AC Type PF-47
2.3L
...............
AC Type PF- 1225
2.2L
...............
AC
Type CV-900C
2.3L ............... Not Used
Engine Oil Filter
PCV
Valve
Spark
Plugs
2.2L
...............
GM
Part Number 2457491 2
2.3L ............... AC Type 41-910
Gap:
1.52
mm (0.060 inch)
Gap: 1.52 mm (0.060 inch)
2.2L
4
L4
2.2 Liters
9.0:
1
1-3-4-2
195°F
(91
"C)
2.3L
D
L4
2.3
Liters
9.5:
1
I
-
3
-4-2
180°F (82°C)
6-57
NOTES
a
Section
7
Maintenance Schedule
I
LE
IMPORTANT:
KEEP
ENGINE
OIL
AT
THE
PROPER
!VEL
AND CHANGE
RECOMMENDED
AS
This section covers
the
maintenance required for your
Chevrolet. Your vehicle needs these services
to
retain
its
safety, dependability and emission control performance.
Introduction
Your
Vehicle
and
the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance
not
only
helps to keep your
vehicle
in
good working condition, but also helps the
environment.
All
recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the
removal
of
important components can significantly
affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the
level of emissions from your vehicle.
To
help protect our
environment, and to help keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
7-1
How
This
Section is Organized
The remainder
of
this section
is
divided into five parts:
“Part
A:
Scheduled Maintenance Services’’
shows
what
to
have done and how often. Some of these
services can be complex,
so
unless
you
are technically
qualified and have the necessary equipment,
you
should
let
your dealer’s service department or another qualified
service center do these jobs.
If you are skilled enough to do some work
on
your
vehicle,
you
will probably want to get the service
information
GM
publishes. See “Service Publications”
in
the
Index.
“Part
B:
Owner Checks and Services”
tells you what
should be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also
explains what you can easily
do
to help keep your
vehicle
in
good condition.
“Part
C:
Periodic Maintenance Inspections’’
explains
important inspections that your Chevrolet dealer’s
service department or another qualified service center
should perform.
“Part
D:
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
lists
some products
GM
recommends to help keep your
vehicle properly maintained. These products,
or
their
equivalents, should be used whether
you
do the work
yourself or have
it
done.
“Part
E:
Maintenance Record”
provides a place for
you
to
record the maintenance performed
on
your
vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be
sure to write
it
down
in
this
part. This will help
you
determine when your next maintenance should be done.
In addition,
it
is a good idea
to
keep your maintenance
receipts. They may be needed
to
qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
7-2
Part
A:
Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Using
Your
Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want
to
help you keep your
vehicle
in
good working condition. But we don’t know
exactly how
you’ll
drive it.
You
may drive very short
distances
only
a few times
a
week. Or
you
may drive
long distances all
the
time
in
very hot, dusty weather.
You may
use
your vehicle
in
making deliveries. Or you
may drive
it
to work, to do errands or
in
many other
ways.
Because
of
all the different ways people use their GM
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
You
may even need
more frequent checks and replacements than you’ll find
in
the schedules in this section.
So
please read this
section and note how
you
drive.
If
you have any
questions
on
how
to
keep your vehicle
in
good
condition, see your Chevrolet dealer.
This part tells you the maintenance services
you
should
have done and when you should schedule them.
If
you
go to your dealer for
your
service needs,
you’ll
know
that GM-trained and supported service people
will
perform the work using genuine
GM
parts.
The
proper fluids and lubricants
to
use
are listed
in
Part
D.
Make sure whoever services your vehicle
uses
these.
All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs
done before
you
or
anyone else drives the vehicle.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
0
carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your
Vehicle”
in
the Index.
are driven
on
reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel”
in
the Index.
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need
to
decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which
schedule
to
follow:
7-3
Maintenance Schedule
Schedule
I
Definition
Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one
of
these
is
true for your vehicle:
0
Most trips are less than
5
to
10
miles
(8
to
16
km).
This
is
particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
0
Most trips include extensive idling (such
as
frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
0
You frequently tow
a
trailer
or
use a carrier on top
of
your vehicle. (With some models,
you
should never
tow a trailer. See “Towing a Trailer”
in
the Index.)
Schedule
I
should also be followed if the vehicle
is
used
for delivery service, police, taxi, or other commercial
application.
Schedule I Intervals
Every
3,000
Miles
(5
000’km)
or
3
Months,
Whichever Occurs First
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Schedule I Intervals
Every
6,000
Miles
(10
000
km)
or
6
months,
Whichever Occurs First
Chassis Lubrication
At
6,000
Miles
(10
000
km)
-
Then Every
12,000
Miles
(25
000
km)
Tire Rotation
Every
15,000
Miles
(25
000
km)
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection,
if
driving
in
dusty conditions
Every
30,000
Miles
(50
000
km)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Spark Plug Wire Inspection (except 2.3L Code D engine)
Fuel
Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months,
(2.2L
Code
4
engine only)
24
months, whichever occurs first)
whichever occurs first)
Every
50,000
Miles
(83 000
km)
Every
100,000
Miles
(166
000
km)
Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only)
Spark Plug Replacement
7-4
Maintenance Schedule
Follow Schedule
I1
only
if
none
of
the conditions from
Schedule
I
is true.
Every 7,500 Miles
(12
500
km)
whichever occurs first)
occurs first)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months,
Chassis Lubrication (or
every
12
months, whichever
At
7,500
Miles (12
500
km)
-
Then Every
15,000
Miles (25
000
km)
Every
30,000
Miles
(50
000
km)
Tire Rotation
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
(or
every
Cooling System Service
(or
every 24 months,
Spark Plug Wire Inspection (except 2.3L Code
D
engine)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR)
System Inspection
(2.2L Code 4 Engine Only)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Every
50,000
Miles
(83
000
km)
Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only)
Every 100,000 Miles
(166
000
km)
Spark Plug Replacement
24 months, whichever occurs first)
whichever occurs first)
I
Maintenance
Schedule
I
:I
~
The services shown in this schedule up
to
100,000
miles
(166
000
km)
at the same intervals.
;
(
166
000
km) should be performed after
100,000
miles
Footnotes
3'
The
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will
not
nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of
vehicle useful life. We, however, urge that
all
recommended maintenance services
be
performed at
the ,jndic&ed i-ntemds and
the
maintenance be recorded.
3,000
Miles
(5
000
km)
0
Change engine
oil
and
filter
(or
every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
I
DATE
ACTUAL
MILEAGE
SERVICED
BY:
I
Maintenance
Schedule
I
I
6,000
Miles
(10
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Sewice.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
0
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
I
DATE
I
ACTUAL
MILEAGE JSERVICED
BYJ
9,000
Miles
(15
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
L
DATE SERVICED
BY:
ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-7
I
Maintenance Schedule
I
1
12,000
Miles
(20
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
I
DATE ACTUAL
MILEAGE
SERVICED
BY
15,000
Miles
(25
0
Change engine oil
a
000
km)
.nd
filter
(or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission Control Service.
0
Inspect air cleaner filter
if
you are driving
in
dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary.
An
Emission
Control
Service.
7-a
IMaintenance Schedule
I
I
~ ~~~
18,000
Miles
(30
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
An Emission Control
Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY
21,000
Miles
(35
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY
I
7-9
I
Maintenance Schedule
I
I
24,000
Miles
(40
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission Control Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
DATE SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL MILEAGE
27,000
Miles
(45
000
km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control Service,
I
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY
7-10
Maintenance Schedule
I
30,000
Miles
(50
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and
filter
(or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0
Lubricate
the
suspension, steering linkage
and
the
transaxle shift linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
[7
Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every
24
months, whichever occurs first).
0
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant”
in
the
Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
0
Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.3L Code
An
Emission
Control
Service.
An
Ernission Control Service.
D
engine).
An
Emission Control Service.
0
Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
0
Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system (2.2L Code
4
engine only).
An
Emission Control Servicu.
-t-
0
Inspect
fuel
tank, cap
and
lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
0
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in
the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
An
Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-11
I
Maintenance Schedule
I
I
33,000
Miles
(55
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
I
I
I
1
DATE SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL MILEAGE
36,000
Miles
(60
000
km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
CI
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and
the
transaxle shift linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
I
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
SERVICED
BY
7-12
I
Maintenance
Schedule
I
I
39,000
Miles
(65
000
km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Corztrol
Service.
DATE SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL
MILEAGE
42,000
Miles
(70
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle
shift
linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
0
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in
the
Index
for
proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-13
I
Maintenance
Schedule
I
I
45,000
Miles
(75
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission Control Service.
0
Inspect air cleaner filter
if
you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary.
An
Emission Control Service.
48,000
Miles
(80
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and
filter
(or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
A1.z
E~nission
Control Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
I
DATE
I
ACTUAL
MILEAGE
SERVICED
BY
I
7-14
I
Maintenance Schedule
I
I
50,000
Miles
(83
000
km)
I7
Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
-
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90
OF
(32
O
C)
or
higher.
-
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
-
When doing frequent trailer towing.
-
Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If
you
do not use your vehicle under any
of
these conditions, the fluid and filter do not
require changing.
Manual transaxle fluid doesn’t require
change.
I
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY.
I
Maintenance Schedule
I
I
51,000
Miles
(85
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
A11
Emission
Cotltrol
Service.
I
DATE
I
ACTUAL
MILEAGE
SERVICED
BY:
I
549000
Miles
(90
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and
filter
(or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
0
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’
in
the
Index
for
proper
rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY:
7-16
I
Maintenance Schedule
I
1
57,000
Miles
(95
000
km)
0
Change engine
oil
and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
I
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY
60,000
Miles
(100
000
km)
0
Change engine
oil
and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and
the
transaxle shift linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
0
Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every
24
months, whichever occurs first).
0
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24
months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant”
in
the
Index
for
what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An
Emissiorr
Control
Service.
An
E~nission
Control
Service.
(Continued)
7-17
1
Maintenance
Schedule
I
I
60,000
Miles
(100
000
km)
(Continued)
Inspect spark plug wires (except
2.3L
Code
D
engine).
An
Emission
Contrd
Service.
0
Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
more often under dusty conditions.
An
Ernissiorz
Corltrol
Senice.
0
Inspect
fuel
tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts
as
needed.
AI?
Ernissioll
Control
Service.?
0
Inspect Exhaust
Gas
Recirculation
(EGR)
system
(2.2L
Code
4
engine only).
A~I
Eruissioll
Control
Service.
63,000
Miles
(105
000
km)
0
Change engine
oil
and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service,
I
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY
7-18
I
Maintenance Schedule
I
I
66,000
Miles
(110
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
Art
Emission
Corltrol
Service.
17
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
0
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in
the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
69,000
Miles
(115
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter
(or
every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
I
I
I
1
DATE SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-19
I
Maintenance Schedule
I
I
72,000
Miles
(120
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or
every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Enzission Control Service.
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and
the
transaxle shift linkage
(or
every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
75,000
Miles
(125
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
Au
Enlissioll
Control Service.
0
Inspect air cleaner filter
if
you
are driving
in
dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary.
Alz
Emission Corztrol Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY
r
7-20
I
Maintenance Schedule
I
I
78,000
Miles
(130
000
km)
0
Change
engine
oil
and
filter
(or
every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Ewissiolz
Control
Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
0
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in
the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
81,000
Miles
(135
000
km)
c]
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
Atz
Emission
Cortfrol
Serr?ic:e.
DATE SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL
MILEAGE
7-21
I
Maintenance
Schedule
I
I
84,000
Miles
(140
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY
87,000
Miles
(145
000
km)
0
Change engine
oil
and filter
(or
every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emissiorz
Control
Service.
I
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY:
7-22
Maintenance Schedule
I
90,000
Miles
(150
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
every
24
months, whichever occurs first).
An Enzission Control
Service.
0
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24
months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An
Emission
Control
Service.
0
Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
0
Inspect spark plug wires (except
2.3L
Code
D
engine).
An
Emissiou Control Setvice.
0
Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
more often under dusty conditions.
An
Emission Control Ser\?ice.
0
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts
as
needed.
An
Emissiorz Control Serviw.
7-23
Maintenance Schedule
I
90,000
Miles
(150
000
km)
(Contirtued)
CI
Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR)
system
(2.2L
Code
4
engine
only).
0
Rotate tires.
See
“Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in
the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
An
Emission
Corztrol
Service.?
DATE SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL MILEAGE
r
93,000
Miles
(155
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Ernission
Cmtlv1
Service.
DATE SERVICED
BY:
ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-24
I
Maintenance
Schedule
I
I
96,000
Miles
(160
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
6
months, whichever occurs first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY
99,000
Miles
(165
000
km)
CI
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emissior?
Control
Sewice.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY
I
Maintenance Schedule
I
1
100,000
Miles
(1
66
000
km)
Q
Replace spark plugs.
An
Emission
Control
Service.
Ll
Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if
the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
or
more of these conditions:
-
In
heavy city traf€ic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90
O
F
(32°C)
or
higher.
-
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
-
When doing frequent trailer towing.
-
Uses such as found
in
taxi, police or
delivery service.
If
you
do not use your vehicle under any
of
these conditions, the fluid
and
filter
do
not
require changing.
Manual transaxle fluid doesn’t require
change.
DATE
SERVICED
BY:
ACTUAL
MILEAGE
7-26
Maintenance
Schedule
I1
~
7,500
Miles
(12
500
km)
The services shown
in
this schedule up to
100,000
miles
(1
66
000
km) should
be
performed after
100,000
miles
(166
000
km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
The
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure
to
perform this maintenance item will not
nullify
the
emission warranty or limit recall liability prior
to
the
completion
of
vehicle useful
life.
We, however, urge that
all recommended maintenance services be performed at
the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Ewission
Control
Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
0
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in
the Index
for
proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL MILEAGE
.
~~
7-27
I
Maintenance Schedule
I1
I
15,000
Miles
(25
000
km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
Arz
Emission
Con,trul
Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
22,500
Miles
(37
500
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
0
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’
in
the
Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED
BY:
ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-28
Maintenance Schedule
I1
30,000
Miles
(50
000
km)
0
Change engine
oil
and filter (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
fl
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24
months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to
use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0
Inspect spark plug wires (except
2.3L
Code
An Emission Control Service.
D
engine).
An
Emission Control Service.
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission
Control
0
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
Service.
An Emission Control Service.
0
Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system
(2.2L
Code 4 engine only).
An Emission Control Service.
I
I I
7-29
I
Maintenance Schedule
I1
I
37,500
Miles
(62
500
km)
0
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index
for
proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
An
Emission
Control
Service.
I
I
I
1
DATE SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL MILEAGE
45,000
Miles
(75
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission
Control
Service.
0
Lubricate
the
suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
DATE SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-30
Maintenance Schedule
I1 ~
50,000
Miles
(83
000
kt)
Change automatic transaxle
fluid
and
filter
if
the vehicle
is
mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
-
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90"
F
(32°C)
or
higher.
-
In
hilly
or mountainous terrain.
-
When doing frequent trailer towing.
-
Uses such as found
in
taxi, police
or
If
you
do not use your vehicle under any
of
these conditions, the fluid and filter
do
not
require changing.
delivery service.
Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require
change.
I
I
I
1
DATE SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-31
Maintenance Schedule
I1
-
52,500
Miles
(87
500
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission Control Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
60,000
Miles
(100
000
km)
0
Change engine
oil
and
filter
(or every
12
months, whichever occurs
first).
An
Emission
Cmtrol
Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
I2 months, whichever occurs first).
0
Inspect engine accessory drive belt
(or
every
24
months, whichever occurs first).
Ai1
Emission
Corztml
Service.
DATE SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL MILEAGE
Maintenance
Schedule
I1
0
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24
months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
0
Inspect spark
plug
wires (except
2.3L
Code
0
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission
Control
An Emission Control Service.
D
engine).
An Emission
Control
Service.
Service.
0
Inspect
fuel
tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect
fuel
cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
I
0
Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system
(2.2L
Code
4
engine only).
An Emission Control Service.
I
DATE
I
ACTUAL MILEAGE
ISERVICED
BYI
7-33
Maintenance Schedule I1
1
67,500
Miles
(112
500
km)
0
Change engine
oil
and filter
(of
every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An
Emission Control Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY
75,000
Miles
(125
000
km)
0
Chaoge engine oil and filter (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
An
Ernissiorz Control Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
I I I
r
L
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY
Maintenance Schedule
I1
I
82,500
Miles
(137
500
km)
0
Change engine
oil
and filter (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
I7
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
0
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
r
1
I
DATE
SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL MILEAGE
90,000
Miles
(150
000
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter
(or
every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage
(or
every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
0
Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every
24
months, whichever occurs first).
0
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24
months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission
Control
Service.
An Emission Contr-ul Service.
(Continued)
7-35
Maintenance
Schedule
I1
I
90,000
Miles
(150
000
km)
(Continued)
0
Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.3L Code
Replace air cleaner filter.
Ail
E177ission
COI~~P’OI
0
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or
leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts
as
needed.
D
engine).
An
Emission
Control Service.
Setvice.
An
Emission Control Service.
0
Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system
(2.2L
Code
4
engine only).
An
Emission Control Service.
97,500
Miles
(162
500
km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An
E11~i.wio11 Cmrd
Service.
0
Lubricate
the
suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index
for
proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE
SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL
MILEAGE
7-36
Maintenance
Schedule
I1
100,000
Miles
(I66
000
km)
0
Replace spark plugs.
AIZ
Emissior?
Com-ol
0
Change automatic transaxle
fluid
and filter
if
the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
Service.
-
In
heavy city traffic
where
the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90
O
F
(32°C)
or
higher.
-
In
hilly
or mountainous terrain.
-
When doing frequent trailer towing.
-
Uses such
as
found
in
taxi, police or
delivery service.
Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require
change.
DATE
SERVICED
BY
ACTUAL
MILEAGE
7-37
Part
B:
Owner
Chews
and
Services
Listed below are owner checks and services
which
should be performed at the intervals specified
to
help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added
to
your
vehicle, make sure
they
are
the
proper ones, as shown
in
Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important
for
you
or
a service station attendant
to
pe$orm these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid”
in
the
Index
for further details.
At Least
Once
a
Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated
to
the
pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information
label located
on
the rear edge of the driver’s door. See
“Tires”
in
the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50
hours
of
tape play. See “Audio Systems’’
in
the
Index
for further details.
Check
the
engine oil level and add the proper
oil
if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in
the
Index for further
details.
At Least Twice a Year
Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Coolant”
in
the Index for
further details.
Hydraulic Clutch System Inspection
Check the fluid
level
in the clutch reservoir. See
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid“ in the Index.
A
fluid
loss
in
this system could indicate
a
problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
7-38
At
Least
Once
a
Year
Key
Lock
Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in
Part
D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all body door and rear compartment hinges.
Also
lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for
the hood, glove box door, console door and any folding
seat hardware. Part
D
tells you what to use. More
frequent lubrication may be required when exposed
to
a
corrosive envlronment.
Starter
Switch
1.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2.
Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake”
in
the Index
if
necessary) and the regular
brake.
NOTE:
Do
not
use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready
to
turn
off
the engine immediately if
it
starts.
3.
On automatic transaxle vehicles, try
to
start the
engine
in
each gear. The starter should work
only
in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL
(N).
If
the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On
manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in
NEUTRAL
(N),
push the clutch down halfway and
try to start the engine.
The
starter should work only
when the clutch is pushed down all the way
to
the
floor.
If
the starter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed
all
the way down, your vehicle needs service.
7-39
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
--
BTSI (Automatic
Transaxle)
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure
you
have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked
on
a level
surface.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index
if
necessary).
NOTE:
Be ready
to
apply the regular brake
immediately
if
the
vehicle begins to move.
With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try
to
move
the
shift lever
out
of
PARK (P) with normal effort, If the shift lever
moves
out
of
PARK
(P),
your vehicle’s
BTSI
needs
service.
Steering Column
Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to
LOCK
in
each shift lever position.
0
With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to
LOCK only when the shift lever
is
in
PARK (P).
With
a
manual transaxle,
the
key should turn
to
LOCK
only
when the shift lever
is
in
REVERSE
(R).
On vehicles with a key release button, try
to
turn
the
key
to
LOCK
without pressing
the
button. The key should
turn to
LOCK
only
with the key button depressed.
On all vehicles, the
key
should
come
out only in LOCK.
Turn the steering wheel to
the
left and to
the
right. It
should only lock when turned
to
the right.
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Parking Brake and Automatic "ransaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transaxle in NEUTRAL
(N),
slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do
this until
the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
0
To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
Shift to
PARK
(P).
Then release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Part
C:
Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your
GM
dealer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these
jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Restraint Systems
Now
and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage.
If you see anything that might keep a restraint system
from doing its job, have it repaired.
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs
of
wear, or lack
of
lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near
the exhaust system.
Look
for broken, damaged, missing or
out-of-position
parts
as well as open seams, holes, loose
connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat
build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into
the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in
the Index.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for
damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as
needed.
Accelerator and cruise control cables should not
be
lubricated.
Manual Transaxle
Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
“Manual Transaxle” in the Index.
A
fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if
needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition.
Also
inspect drum brake linings for
wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment.
You
may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.
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Part
D:
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of
the proper viscosity. To
determine
the
preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in
the Index.
50/50
mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM
Part
No.
1052753 or
equivalent) conforming
to
GM
Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification
1825M.
USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Coolant
Supplement
GM
Part No. 3634621 or
(GM
Part No. 1052535 or
System
Delco Supreme
11
@
Brake Fluid
Hydraulic Brake
equivalent with
a
complete flush
Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM
Part
System
No.
12345347 or equivalent).
Power Steering
GM
Hydraulic Power Steering
System Fluid
(GM
Part
No.
1052884
or
equivalent).
and refill.
~~
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Manual (GM Part
No.
12345349 or
Transaxle Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
DEXRON@-111
Automatic
Automatic
Transaxle Transmission Fluid.
Key
Lock Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Cylinders Lubricant (GM Part
No.
12345
120)
or synthetic
SAE
5W-30
engine
oil.
equivalent).
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USAGE
Manual
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
Automatic
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
Chassis
Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant
(GM
Part
No.
1052497
or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade
2,
Category LB or
Engine oil.
GC-LB.
Engine oil.
~~
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
1052497
or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade
2,
Category
LB
or
GC-LB.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM
Part
No.
105
15
15)
or
equivalent.
USAGE
Hood
Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots and
Spring Anchor
b.
Release Pawl
1
.,,od
and
Door
Hinges, Fuel
Door Hinge,
Rear
Compartment
Lid Hinges, Rear
Folding Seat.
Weatherstrip
Conditioning
FLUID/IAJBRTCANT
a.
Engine oil.
b.
Chassis lubricant
(GM
Part
No.
I052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade
2,
Category LB
or GC-LB.
Engine
oil
or
Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part
No.
lOSOl09).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part
No.
12345579
or
equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark
plugs.
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Part
E:
Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
the following record pages.
Also,
you
should
retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is
a
convenient place to store them.
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Maintenance
Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED
BY
READING
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Section
8
Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find
out
how to contact Chevrolet if you
need assistance. This section also tells
you
how
to
obtain
service publications and how to report any safety
defects.
This section includes information on: The Customer
Satisfaction Procedure, Customer Assistance for
Hearing or Speech Impaired,
BBB
Auto Line
-
Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, Reporting
Safety Defects, Roadside Assistance, and Service and
Owner Publications.
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your
dealer and Chevrolet. Normally, any concern with the
sales transaction or the operation
of
your vehicle will be
resolved by your dealer’s Sales or Service Departments.
Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all
concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your
concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the
following steps should be taken:
STEP
ONE
--
Discuss your concern with
a
member
of
dealer management. Normally, concerns can be quickly
resolved at that level. If the matter has already been
reviewed with
the
Sales, Service, or Parts Manager,
contact the owner of the dealer or the General Manager.
STEP
TWO
--
If after contacting a member
of
dealer
management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved
by the dealer without further help, contact the Chevrolet
Customer Assistance Center by calling
1
-800-222-
1020.
In
Canada, contact
GM
of
Canada Customer Assistance
Center
in
Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico, call
1-800-494-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993
(Spanish). In the
U.S.
Virgin Islands, call
1-800-496-9994. In other overseas locations, contact
GM
North American
Export
Sales
in
Canada by calling
1-905-644-4
1
12.
For
prompt assistance, please have the following
information available to give
the
Customer Assistance
Representative:
0
0
0
0
0
Your name, address, home and business telephone
numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from
the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at
the
left top of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
Dealer name
and
location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of concern
We encourage you to call the toll free number listed
previously
in
order to give your inquiry prompt attention.
However,
if
you
wish
to
write
Chevrolet, write
to:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.
0.
Box
7047
Troy,
MI
48007-7047
Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and
GM
Overseas offices.
When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your
concern will likely be resolved in the dealer, using the
dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why
we suggest you follow Step One first if you have
a
concern
.
Customer Assistance for the Hearing
or Speech Impaired
(TDD)
To
assist customers who have hearing difficulties,
Chevrolet has installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices
for
the Deaf) equipment at
its Customer Assistance Center.
Any
hearing or speech
impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate
with
Chevrolet by dialing:
1
-800-TDD-CHEV. (TDD
users
in
Canada can dial
1-800-263-3830.)
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GM
Participation in
BBB
AUTO
LINE
-
Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program*
*This program may not be available
in
all states,
depending
on
state law. Canadian owners refer to your
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet.
General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility
limitations and/or to discontinue
its
participation
in
this
program.
Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are
committed
to
making sure
you
are completely satisfied
with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that,
if
a situation arises where
you
feel
your concern has not
been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure described earlier in this section is very
successful.
There may be instances where an impartial third-party
can assist
in
arriving at
a
solution to
a
disagreement
regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation
of
the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
To
assist
in
resolving these
disagreements, Chevrolet voluntarily participates
in
BBB
AUTO
LINE.
BBB
AUTO
LINE is an out-of-court program
administered by the Better Business Bureau system
to
settle disputes between customers and automobile
manufacturers. This program is available free of charge
to customers who currently own or lease a
GM
vehicle.
If you are not satisfied after following the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact
the
BBB using
the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the
following address:
BBB AUTO
LINE
Council
of
Better Business Bureaus
4200
Wilson Boulevard
Suite 800
Arlington, VA
22203
Telephone: 1-800-955-5
100
To
file
a claim, you will be asked
to
provide your name
and address,
your
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
and a statement
of
the nature
of
your complaint.
Eligibility is limited
by
vehicle age and mileage, and
other factors.
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We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure before
you
resort to AUTO
LINE,
but you
may contact the
BBB
at any time. The
BBB
will attempt
to resolve
the
complaint serving as an intermediary
between
you
and Chevrolet.
If
this mediation is
unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled
where eligible customers may present their case
to
an
impartial third-party arbitrator.
The arbitrator will make
a
decision which you may
accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be
bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution
procedure should ordinarily take about forty days from
the time you file
a
claim until a decision
is
made.
Some state laws may require
you
to use this program
before filing a claim with
a
state-run arbitration program
or
in the courts. For further information, contact the
BBB
at 1-800-955-5100 or the Chevrolet Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-222-
1020.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO
THE
UNITED
STATES
GOVERNMENT
If
you believe
that
your vehicle has
a
defect which could
cause
a
crash or could cause injury or death,
you
should
immediately inform
the
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA),
in
addition to
notifying General Motors.
If
NHTSA receives similar complaints,
it
may open an
investigation, and if
it
finds that a safety defect exists in
a group
of
vehicles,
it
may order
a
recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in
individual problems between
you,
your dealer, or
General Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or
366-0
123
in
the
Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA,
U.S.
Department
of
Transportation
Washington,
D.C.
20590
You
can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.
8-4
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO
THE CANADIAN
GOVERNMENT
If
you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has
a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada,
in
addition
to
notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited.
You
may write to:
Transport Canada
Box
8880
Ottawa, Ontario
K
1
G 3 52
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO
GENERAL MOTORS
In
addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify
us.
Please call
us
at 1-800-222- 1020,
or
write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.
0.
Box
7047
Troy,
MI
48007-7047
In
Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors
of
Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L
1
H
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Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer
satisfaction, Chevrolet has established the
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center.
Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365
days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-243-8872). This toll free number
will
provide
you over-the-phone roadside assistance
with
minor
mechanical problems.
If
your problem cannot be
resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a
nationwide network
of
dealer-recommended service
providers. Roadside membership is free however some
services may incur
costs.
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Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer,
Basic Care
and
Cuurtesy
'"
Care:
ROADSIDE
Basic Care
PROVIDES:
Toll-free number,
1
-800-CHEV-USA
Free towing for warranty repairs
Basic over-the-phone technical advice
Available dealer services at reasonable costs
(i.e., wrecker services, locksmith/key service, glass
repair, etc.)
Note: Roadside
Basic Care
applies
to
all Chevrolet/Geo
vehicles regardless
of
age or miles.
ROADSIDE
Courtesy
Care
PROVIDES:
Roadside
Basic Care
services (as outlined above)
Plus:
FREE
Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
from a legal roadway)
on
the road or locked inside)
FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when
keys
are lost
FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed
on
the road)
FREE
Jump Start (at home or on the road)
0
FREE
Fuel Delivery
($5
of fuel delivered
on
the road)
Note:
Courtesy
Cure
is available to Retail and Retail
Lease Customers operating
1994
and newer
Chevrolet/Geo vehicles for
a
period of 36
months/36,000 miles. All
Courtesy Care
services must
be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or Dealer
Service Management.
Basic
Cure
and
Courtes!:
Cm-e
are not part
of
or included
in
the coverage
provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the
right to modify or discontinue
Basic
Care
and
Courtesy
at any time.
For complete program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo
dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure.
The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will
provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside
services are required,
our
advisors will explain
any
payment
obligations that may
be
incurred for utilizing outside services.
For prompt assistance when calling, please have
the
following information available
to
give
to
the
advisor:
0
Vehicle Identification Number
0
License plate number
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Vehicle color
0
Vehicle location
0
Telephone number where you can be reached
0
Vehicle mileage
0
Description of problem
Courtesy Transportation
Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for
customers needing warranty service. Courtesy
Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the
coverage provided by the BUMPER
TO
BUMPER New
Vehicle Limited Warranty
to
retail purchasers of 1995
Chevrolet/Geo passenger cars and light duty trucks
(please see your selling dealer for details).
Courtesy Transportation includes:
0
One way shuttle ride for any warranty repair.
completed during
the
same day.
0
Up
to
$30
maximum daily vehicle rental allowance
for any overnight warranty repair up
to
5
days,
OR
Up to
$30
maximum daily cab, bus, or other
transportation allowance
in
lieu
of
rental for any
overnight warranty repair up
to
5
days,
OR
Up
to
$10
daily
fuel
allowance for rides provided by
another person (i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu
of
rental for any overnight warranty repair up
to
5
days.
Note:
All
Courtesy Transportation arrangements will
be administered by your Chevrolet/Geo dealership
service management. Claim amounts should reflect
all actual costs.
Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation is not part
of
the BUMPER
TO
BUMPER New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Chevrolet/Geo reserves the right
to
make
any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation
at any time without notification.
0
For additional program details contact your
Chevrolet/Geo dealer.
In
Canada, please consult your GM dealer for
information
on
courtesy transportation.
8-7
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased
in
Canada have an extensive
Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere
in
Canada or
the
United States. Please refer to
the
separate brochure provided by
the
dealer or call
1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.
Service
and
Owner Publications
Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and
other service literature are available for purchase for all
current and many past model General Motors vehicles.
Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information:
United States 1-800-55
1-4
123
Canada 1-800-668-5539
Service Manuals
Service manuals contain diagnosis and repair
information for all chassis and body systems. They may
be useful for owners
who
wish
to
get a greater
understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for
owners with
the
appropriate skill level or training who
wish to perform “do-it-yourself” service. These are
authentic General Motors service manuals meant for
professional, qualified technicians.
Service Bulletins
Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly
sent
to
all General Motors’ dealerships. GM monitors
product performance in the field. When service methods
are found which promote better service on GM vehicles,
bulletins are created to help the technician perform better
service. Service bulletins may involve any number
of
vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive service; others
will describe expensive service. Some will advise of new
or unexpected conditions, and others may help avoid
future costly repairs. Service bulletins are meant for
qualified technicians. In some cases they refer to service
manuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety
procedures necessary to service the vehicle. Since these
bulletins are issued throughout the model year and
beyond, an index is required and published quarterly
to
help identify specific bulletins. Subscriptions are
available.
You
can order an index at the toll-free numbers
listed previously, or ask a GM dealerhetailer
to
see
an
index or individual bulletin.
Owner
Publications
Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner
assistance booklets provide owners with general
operation and maintenance information.
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NOTES
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NOTES
8-10
NOTES
Q
11
NOTES
8-12
NOTES
8-13
NOTES
8-14
NOTES
8-15
NOTES
NOTES
NOTES
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Section
9
Index
Adding
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
................
6-
18.
6-
19
BrakeFluid
.................................
6-27
Electrical Equipment
..........
2-1
1
,
2- 12,
3-
12, 6-5
1
Engine Coolant ......................... 5- 16, 6-22
Engineoil
..................................
6-11
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........................
6-20
Manual Transaxle Fluid
.......................
6-
19
Power Steering Fluid
.........................
6-24
SoundEquipment ............................ 3-12
Windshield Washer Fluid
.................
2-32, 6-25
AirBag
.......................................
1-18
How Does
it
Restrain
.........................
1-22
Howitworks
...............................
1-20
Location
...................................
1-20
Servicing
...................................
1-24
What Makes
it
Inflate
.........................
1-22
What Will You See After
it
inflates
..............
1-22
When Should
it
Inflate
........................
1-2
1
Air Bag Readiness Light
....................
1-20, 2-61
Aircleaner
....................................
6-15
Air Conditioning
................................
3-2
Air Conditioning Compressor Button
................
3-2
Alignment and Balance, Tires
.....................
6-39
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
......................
6-48
Antenna. Fixed Mast
............................
3-14
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
.........
2.63. 4.6
Anti-Lock Brakes
...............................
4-6
Anti-Theft Feature. CD Player
....................
3-10
Antifreeze
.....................................
6-21
Adding
...............................
5.16. 6.22
Checking
...................................
6-23
Appearance Care
...............................
6-42
Appearance Care and Materials
....................
6-50
Ashtray and Lighter
.............................
2-44
Audiosystems
..................................
3-5
Auto Down Feature
.............................
2-27
Automatic Transaxle.
Four
Speed
Automatic Overdrive
.........................
2-17
First(1)
....................................
2-18
Neutral
(N)
.................................
2-15
Park(P)
.................................... 2-14
Reverse(R)
.................................
2-15
Second(2)
..................................
2-16
Shifting
....................................
2-14
Third (3)
...................................
2-17
Drive(D)
...................................
2-16
First(1)
....................................
2-16
Neutral (N)
.................................
2-15
Automatic Transaxle. Three Speed
9-1
Park(P)
....................................
2-14
Reverse(R)
.................................
2-15
Second(2)
..................................
2-16
Shifting
....................................
2-14
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
...................
6- 16. 6- 19
Adding
...............................
6- 18.
6-
19
Checking
..............................
6.16. 6.19
Battery. LOW Maintenance
.......................
6-29
Battery Rundown Protection
......................
2-4
1
Battery Warnings
............................
5.2.
5.4
BBB Auto Line
.................................
8-3
Brake Adjustment
..............................
6-28
Brake Fluid. Adding
.............................
6-27
Brake Master Cylinder
...........................
6-26
BrakePedalTravel
..............................
6-28
Brake System Parts. Replacing
....................
6-28
Brake System Warning Light
......................
2-62
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
...............
2-24. 7-40
BrakeWear
....................................
6-27
Brake. Parking
.................................
2-21
Brakes. Anti-Lock
...............................
4-6
Brakes. Trailer
.................................
4-33
Braking
........................................
4-5
Braking
in
Emergencies
...........................
4-8
BTSI (Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock)
.........
2-24. 7-40
Bulbs, Replacement
.............................
6-56
Headlamps ................................. 6-29
Taillamps
...................................
6-31
Canadian Roadside Assistance
....................
8-8
Capacities and Specifications
......................
6-55
Carbon Monoxide
....................
2.25.4.25. 4.33
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................
3-13
CDErrors
......................................
3-9
CD Player Anti-Theft Feature
.....................
3-
IO
Center Console Compartment
.....................
2-46
Center Passenger Position
........................
1-31
Certification/TIre Label
..........................
4-28
Chains. Safety
.................................
4-33
Chains. Tire
...................................
6-41
Changing a Flat Tire
.............................
5-20
Charging System Light
..........................
2-66
Check Engine Light
.............................
2-68
Check Gages Light
..............................
2-64
CheckOilLight
................................
2-66
Checking
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
................
6- 16.
6-
19
BrakeFluid
.................................
6-26
Enginecoolant
..............................
6-23
Engineoil
..................................
6-10
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid ........................ 6-20
Manual Transaxle Fluid
.......................
6-19
Power Steering Fluid
.........................
6-24
Things Under the Hood
........................
6-6
Checking Your Restraint Systems
..................
1-45
Chemical Paint Spotting
..........................
6-49
Child Restraints
................................
1-34
Securing
in
a
Rear Outside Seat Position .......... 1-36
Securing
in
the Center Rear Seat Position
.........
1-38
Securing
in
the Right Front Seat Position
..........
1-40
9-2
TopStrap
...................................
1-35
Wheretoput
................................
1-34
Circuit Breaker. Power Windows and Other
Power Options
................................
6-54
Cleaner. Air
...................................
6-15
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels
;
..........................
6-48
Fabric
.....................................
6-43
Glass
......................................
6-45
Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
.......
6-45
Special Problems
............................
6-44
Stains
......................................
6-44
The Inside of Your Chevrolet
...................
6-42
The Outside
of
Your Chevrolet
..................
6-46
Tires
......................................
6-48
Top
of the Instrument Panel
....................
6-45
Vinyl
......................................
6-44
YourConvertibleTop
.........................
6-47
Climate Control System
...........................
3-1
Clock, Setting
the
................................
3-5
Clutch Adjustment
..............................
6-20
Comfort Controls
................................
3-1
Compact Disc Care
.............................
3-14
Compact Spare Tire
.............................
5-27
Console, Center Compartment ..................... 2-46
Control of a Vehicle
..............................
4-5
Control,
Lossof
................................
4-12
Convenience Net
................................
2-44
Convertible Top
................................
2-47
Cleaning
...................................
6-47
LoweringtheTop
............................
2-47
Lowering the Top Manually
....................
2-54
Raising
the
Top
..............................
2-51
Raising the Top Manually
......................
2-54
Convex Outside Mirror
..........................
2-43
Coolant
..................................
5-
14. 6.21
Coolant Heater. Engine
.....................
2- 12. 6. 14
Coolant Surge Tank
.............................
5-16
Coolant.
How
to Add to the Coolant Surge Tank
......
5-16
Cooling System ................................
5-14
Courtesy Transportation
...........................
8-7
Cruise Control
.................................
2-33
Erasing Speed Memory
........................
2-36
Getting Out of
...............................
2-36
Increasing Speed
.............................
2-35
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
............
2-36
ReducingSpeed
.............................
2-36
Resuming a Set Speed
........................
2-35
Setting
.....................................
2-34
UseonHills
................................
2-36
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired .
.
8-2
Customer Assistance Information
...................
8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
....................
8-1
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-48
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................
6-48
Daytime Running Lamps
.........................
2-38
Dead Battery
...................................
5-2
Defects. Reporting
...............................
8-4
Defensive Driving
...............................
4-1
Defogger. Rear Window
..........................
3-4
Defogging
.....................................
3-3
Defrosting .
's'
..................................
3-3
Delco LOC I1 Feature
..........................
3-10
DoorLocks
.....................................
2-3
Drive (D). 3 Speed Automatic Transaxle
.............
2-16
CupHolders
...................................
2-46
9-3
Driver Position
.................................
1
-
10
Driver’s Seat Manual Lumbar Support
...............
1-2
Driving
AtNight
...................................
4-13
City ....................................... 4-17
Defensive
...................................
4-1
Drunken
....................................
4-2
Freeway
...................................
4-
I8
In a Blizzard
................................
4-24
In
Foreign Countries
...........................
6-4
In
the Rain
.................................
4- 14
OnCurves
...................................
4-8
OnGrades
..................................
4-35
On Hill and Mountain Roads
...................
4-20
On Snow and Ice
.............................
4-23
Through Deep Standing Water
..................
2- I2
Winter
.....................................
4-22
With
a
Trailer
...............................
4-34
DrunkenDriving
................................
4-2
Easy Entry Seat
................................
1-4
Electrical Equipment. Adding
................
3- 12.
6-5
1
Engine
....................................
6-8.
6-9
Enginecoolant ................................. 6-21
Adding
...............................
5-16. 6-22
Checking
...................................
6-23
Engine Coolant Heater
......................
2- 12. 6. 14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
.................
2-64
Engine Identification ............................ 6-5
1
Engineoil
....................................
6-10
Adding ....................................
6-11
Additives
...................................
6-14
EngineExhaust
................................
2-25
Checking
...................................
6-10
What Kind
to
Use
............................
6-12
What
to
do With Used
Oil
.....................
6-14
Whentochange
.............................
6-14
Engine Overheating
.............................
5-12
Engine, Running It While Your Parked
..............
2-26
Engine, Specifications
...........................
6-57
Engine, Starting Your
............................
2-10
Ethanol (In Fuel)
................................
6-3
Exhaust. Engine
................................
2-25
Fabric Cleaning
...............................
6-43
Fifth Gear. Manual Transaxle
.....................
2-19
FillingYourTank
................................
6-4
Filter. Air Cleaner
..............................
6-15
Filter, Engine Oil
...............................
6-14
Finish Care
....................................
6-46
Finish Damage
.................................
6-48
First
(
1
),
3 Speed Automatic Transaxle ..............
2-16
First
(1
),
4 Speed Automatic Transaxle
..............
2-18
First Gear, Manual Transaxle
......................
2-19
Flash-to-Pass Feature
...........................
2-30
Flashers. Hazard Warning
.........................
5-1
Flat Tire, Changing
.............................
5-20
Fluids and Lubricants
.......................
6-55, 7-43
FogLamps
....................................
2-40
Fold-Down Rear Seat
............................
1-5
Foreign Countries. Fuel
...........................
6-4
Fourth Gear. Manual Transaxle
....................
2-19
French Language Manual
11
Front Reading Lamps
............................
2-40
Front Seatback Latches
...........................
1-4
..
...........................
FrontTowing
...................................
5-9
9-4
Fuel
.................
Fuel Gage
.............
Fuel. Filling Your Tank .
.
Fuel.
In
Foreign Countries
Fuse Block. Inside Vehicle
Fuse Block. Under Hood
.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
.........................
6-4
.........................
6-4
........................ 6-53
........................
6-54
.......................
6-52
Gages
Y
Engine Coolant Temperature
...................
2-64
Fuel
.......................................
2-67
Gasolines for Cleaner
Air
.........................
6-3
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................
4-29
GearPositions ................................. 2-14
Glass, Cleaning
................................
6-45
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
..............
4-29
Halogen Bulbs
................................
6-29
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................
5-
1
Head Restraints
.................................
1-4
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer
...............
2-30
Headlamp. Wiring
..............................
6-54
Headlamps .................................... 2-37
Headlamps. Bulb Replacement .................... 6-29
Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
......
8-2
Heating
........................................
3-3
Heritage Pages
...................................
111
High Beam Lamps. How to Change
................
2-30
Highway Hypnosis
..............................
4-20
...
Hill and Mountain Roads
.........................
4-20
Hitches. Trailer
.................................
4-33
HoodProp
.....................................
6-7
Hood Release
...................................
6-6
Horn ......................................... 2-28
Hydraulic Clutch
...............................
6-20
Adding Fluid
................................
6-20
Checking Fluid
..............................
6-20
Hydroplaning
..................................
4-16
If
You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.........
5-28
Ignition Key Positions
............................
2-8
Ignition Switch
..................................
2-8
Illuminated Entry
...............................
2-41
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
.................
2-42
Inside Vehicle Fuse Block
........................
6-53
Inspections
Brakesystem
...............................
7-42
Manual Transaxle
............................
7-42
Restraint Systems
............................
7-42
Steering. Suspension and Frt-Whl-Drive Axle Boot and
Seal ...................................... 7-42
InstrumentPanel
...............................
2-56
Instrument Panel Clusters
........................
2-58
Gagecluster ................................ 2-59
Standard Cluster
.............................
2-58
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
.................
2-38
Instrument Panel. Cleaning
.......................
6-45
Exhaust Systems
.............................
7-42
Throttle Linkage
.............................
7-42
9-5
Jack. Tire
....................................
5-20
Jump Starting
...................................
5-2
Key
Lock Cylinders
............................
7-39
Key
Release Button ..............................
2-9
Keys
..........................................
2-1
Lamps
......................................
2-37
Lamps On Reminder
............................
2-37
Lane Change Indicator
...........................
2-29
Latches. Front Seatback
...........................
1-4
Leaving Your Vehicle
.............................
2-4
Light. Air Bag Readiness
....................
1-20.
2-61
Light. Safety Belt Reminder
..................
1-6. 2-61
Lighter and Ashtray
.............................
2-44
Air Bag Readiness
......................
1-20. 2-61
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
...........
2-63.
4-6
Brake System Warning
........................
2-62
Charging System
.............................
2-66
CheckEngine
...............................
2-68
Check Gages
................................
2-64
CheckOil
..................................
2-66
Low Coolant Warning
.........................
2-64
Manual Transaxle Shift
...................
2-20.
2-68
Oilwarning
.................................
2-
65
Passlock Warning
............................
2-70
Safety Belt Reminder
.....................
1-6.
2-6
1
Loading Your Vehicle
...........................
4-28
Lock. Steering
Column
..........................
7-40
Leaving Your Vehicle With
the
Engine Running
.......
2-23
Lights
Locks
.........................................
2-3
Door
.......................................
2-3
PowerDoor
..................................
2-4
Rear Door Security
............................
2-4
Window
....................................
2-27
Long Trip. Before Leaving on a
....................
4-19
Low Coolant Warning Light
......................
2-64
Low Maintenance
Battery
........................
6-29
Lubricants and Fluids
.......................
6-55, 7-43
Lubrication. Body
..............................
7-39
Maintenance Record
...........................
7-45
Maintenance Schedule
............................
7-1
Maintenance Schedule. Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
.................................
7-43
Owner Checks and Services
....................
7-38
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
...............
7-42
Schedule I Definition ..........................
7-4
Schedule I1 Definition
..........................
7-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................
7-3
Maintenance Schedule I
...........................
7-6
Maintenance Schedule
I1
.........................
7-27
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
.................
4-36
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts
............
6-57
Maintenance, Underbody
.........................
6-49
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
....
2-68
ManualFrontSeat
...............................
1-1
Manual Transaxle
Fifth Gear
..................................
2-19
Neutral
(N)
Position
..........................
2-19
Parking Your Vehicle
.........................
2-24
Reverse (R) Position
..........................
2-19
FirstGear
..................................
2-19
FourthGear
.................................
2-19
SecondGear
................................
2-19
Shift Light
.............................
2.20. 2.68
Shiftspeeds
................................
2-20
Shifting .................................... 2-18
Third Gear
..................................
2- 19
Manual Transaxle Fluid
..........................
6-
19
Adding
....................................
6-19
Checking
...................................
6-19
Mirrors
.......................................
2-42
Convex Outside
............................
2-43
Inside Day/Night Rearview
....................
2-42
Power Remote Control
........................
2-43
Remote Control
..............................
2-42
Methanol
(In
Fuel)
...............................
6-3
MTBE
(In
Fuel)
.................................
6-3
Net. Convenience .............................. 2-44
Neutral (N) Position. Manual Transaxle
.............
2-19
New Vehicle “Break-In”
..........................
2-7
Nightvision
...................................
4-13
Neutral (N) Position. Automatic Transaxle
...........
2- 15
OBD
I1
......................................
2-69
Odometer. Tamper Resistant
......................
2-59
Odometer. Trip
.................................
2-60
Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4-
IO
Oil Warning Light .............................. 2-65
Oil.
Engine
....................................
6-10
Ordering
Owner Publications
............................
8-8
Service and Owner Publications
..................
8-8
Service Bulletins
..............................
8-8
Service Manuals .............................. 8-8
Overdrive (D). 4 Speed Automatic Transaxle
........
2-17
Overheated Engine
..............................
5-12
Owner Checks and Services
.......................
7-38
Owner Publications. Ordering
......................
8-8
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................
6-49
Park (P) Position. Automatic Transaxle
..............
2-14
Park (P). Shifting Into
...........................
2-22
Park (P). Shifting Out
of
.........................
2-24
ParkingBrake
..................................
2-21
Parking Lamps
.................................
2-37
Parking on Hills While Towing
a
Trailer
.............
4-35
Parking Your Vehicle. Manual Transaxle
.............
2-24
Parking. AtNight
................................
2-6
Passlock Theft-Deterrent System
...................
2-7
Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. 7-42
Power Door Locks
...............................
2-4
Power Remote Control
Mirror
.....................
2-43
Power Steering
..................................
4-8
Power Steering Fluid
Adding ....................................
6-24
Checking
...................................
6-24
Power Windows
................................
2-27
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
....................
1-24
Problems on
the
Road
............................
5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
....................
8-8
ParkingLots
....................................
2-6
Parking Over Things That Burn
....................
2-25
Passing ....................................... 4-10
Passlock Warning Light
..........................
2-70
9-7
Radio Reception. Understanding
..................
3-
I
I
Radios
........................................
3-5
AMRM Stereo
...............................
3-6
AMFM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
..........
3-8
AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player ..........
3-8
Rain. Driving In
................................
4- I4
Rear Door Security Lock
..........................
2-4
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................
1-28
Rear Seat Outside Position
........................
1-25
Rear Seat Passengers
............................
1-25
Rear Towing
...................................
5-
1
I
Rear Window Defogger
...........................
3-4
Rearview Mirror. Inside Day/Night
.................
2-42
Reclining Front Seatbacks
.........................
1-2
Recommended
Fluids
and Lubricants ............... 7-43
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...................... 4-26
Front
......................................
4-26
Rear
.......................................
4-28
Remote Control Mirror
..........................
2-42
Remote Trunk Release
............................
2-5
Replacement Bulbs
.............................
6-56
Replacement Parts
..............................
6-57
Replacement. Wheel ............................ 6-40
Replacing Safety Belts
...........................
1-45
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-45
Restraints. Checking Your
........................
1-45
Restraints. Child
................................
1-34
Restraints. Head
.................................
1-4
Restraints. Replacing Parts After a Crash
............
1-45
Reverse (R) Position. Automatic Transaxle
...........
2-
15
Reverse (R) Position. Manual Transaxle
.............
2-
19
Right Front Passenger Position
....................
1-25
Roadside Assistance
..............................
8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
.....................
8-8
Rocking Your Vehicle
...........................
5-28
Rotation. Tires
..................................
6-35
Safety Belt Extender
............................
1-45
Safety Belt Reminder Light ...................
1.6.
2.61
Safety Belts
....................................
1-5
Careof
....................................
6-45
Adults
.....................................
1-10
Center Passenger Position
......................
1-31
Driver Position
..............................
1
.
10
Extender
...................................
1-45
Incorrect Usage
...............
1.14. 15.
16.
17.43. 44
LapBelt
...................................
1-31
Questions People Ask
..........................
1-9
Rear Comfort Guides
.........................
1-28
Rear Seat Passengers
.........................
1-25
Replacing After
a
Crash
.......................
1-45
Right Front Passenger Position
..................
1-25
How to Wear Properly
........................
1
.
10
Lap-Shoulder
..........................
1
.
10. 1-26
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................
1
.
13
Use by Children
.............................
1-32
Use by Larger Children
........................
1-42
Use by Smaller Children and Babies
.............
1-32
Use During Pregnancy
........................
1-24
Why They Work
..............................
1-6
9-8
SafetyChains
..................................
4-33
Safety Defects
Reporting to General Motors .................... 8-5
Reporting to the Canadian Government
............
8-5
Reporting to the United States Government
........
8-4
Safety Warnings and Symbols
.......................
vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services
....................
7-3
Seats
..........................................
1-1
Driver’s Seat Manual Lumbar Support
.............
1-2
Easy Entry
...................................
1-4
Fold-Down Rear ..............................
1-5
ManualFrontSeat
.............................
1-1
Securing a Child Restraint
.....................
1-32
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................
1
-
I
Seats and Seat Controls
...........................
1
-
1
Second (2).
3
Speed
Automatic Transaxle
...........................
2- 16
Second (2), 4 Speed
Automatic Transaxle
...........................
2-
17
Second Gear. Manual Transaxle
...................
2- 19
Service
........................................
6-1
Service and Appearance Care
......................
6-
1
Service and Owner Publications
....................
8-8
Service Bulletins, Ordering
........................
8-8
Service Manuals, Ordering
........................
8-8
Service Parts Identification Label
..................
6-5
1
Service Publications ..............................
8-8
Service Work, Doing Your Own .................... 6-1
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet
.........
1-24
Sheet Metal Damage
............................
6-48
Shift Light. Manual Transaxle
................
2-20. 2-68
Shift Speeds. Manual Transaxle
....................
2-20
Shifting Into Park (P)
............................
2-22
Shifting. Automatic Transaxle .....................
Skidding
......................................
4-12
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................
3-12
Spare Tire. Compact
.............................
5-27
Specifications Chart
.............................
6-57
Speedometer
...................................
2-59
Starter Switch
..................................
7-39
Starting Your Engine
............................
2-10
2.2 Liter .................................... 2-10
2.3Liter
....................................
2-11
Steam.
If
Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-12
Steering ....................................... 4-8
In Emergencies
...............................
4-9
Power
......................................
4-8
Tips
........................................
4-8
Steering Column Lock
...........................
7-40
Steering Wheel. Tilt
.............................
2-28
Storage. Of Your Vehicle
.........................
6-29
Stuck.
If
You
Are
...............................
5-28
Sunvisors .................................... 2-44
Sunroof
.......................................
2-46
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
...............
1-18
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
.........................
6-23
Symbols. Vehicle
................................
vm
Shifting Out of Park (P)
..........................
2-24
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
.....................
1
.
13
Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-44
...
9-9
Tachometer
..................................
2-60
Taillamps. Bulb Replacement
.....................
6-3
1
Tamper Resistant Odometer
.......................
2-59
TapePlayerCare
...............................
3-13
Theft
..........................................
2-6
Theft Deterrent. Passlock
..........................
2-7
Thermostat
....................................
6-24
Third
(3).
4 Speed Automatic Transaxle
.............
2- 17
Third Gear. Manual Transaxle
.....................
2- 19
Tilt Steering Wheel
.............................
2-28
Time. Setting the
................................
3-5
Tire Chains
....................................
6-41
Tire Inspection and Rotation
......................
6-35
TireLoading
...................................
4-28
Tires
....................................
5-20.
6-33
Alignment and Balance
........................
6-39
BuyingNew
................................
6-37
ChangingaFlat
..............................
5-20
Compact Spare
..............................
5-27
Inflation
....................................
6-34
Inspection and Rotation
.......................
6-35
Temperature
................................
6-39
Traction
....................................
6-38
Treadwear
..................................
6-38
Uniform Quality Grading
......................
6-38
Wear Indicators
..............................
6-36
Wheel Replacement
.........................
6-40
When It’s Time for New
.......................
6-36
Top Strap
.....................................
1-35
TorqueLock
...................................
2-24
Torque. Wheel
Nut
......................... 5.25. 6.55
Towing
a
Trailer
...........................
4.30. 4.36
Towing Your Vehicle
.............................
5-7
Towing. Front
...................................
5-9
Towing. Rear .................................. 5-11
Towing. Recreational Vehicle
.....................
4-26
Trailer
Brakes ....................................
4-33
Driving on Grades
............................
4-35
DrivingWitha
..............................
4-34
Hitches
....................................
4-33
Maintenance When Towing
a
...................
4-36
Parking on Hills
.............................
4-35
Safety Chains
...............................
4-33
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
.............
4-33
Towinga .............................. 4-30. 4-36
Turn Signals
................................
4-35
Weightof
...................................
4-32
Trailer Tongue. Weight
of
........................
4-32
Transaxle Fluid
Checking
..............................
6-16. 6.19
Manual
....................................
6-19
Trip Odometer
.................................
2-60
Trunk Release. Remote
...........................
2-5
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
.............
2-29
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
...................
2-28
Turn Signals When Towing
a
Trailer ................ 4-35
9-10
Under Hood Fuse Block
........................
6-54
Underbody Maintenance
.........................
6-49
Variable Controlled-Cycle Windshield Wiper
........
2-3
1
Vehicle Damage Warnings
vu
Vehicle Identification Number
.....................
6-5
1
Vehicle Loading ................................ 4-28
Vehicle Storage
................................
6-29
Vehicle Symbols
.................................
vlll
Vehicle. Control
of
a
.............................
4-5
Ventilation
.....................................
3-3
Ventilation System. Flow-Through
..................
3-4
Ventilation Tips ................................. 3-5
Visors. Sun
....................................
2-44
..
..........................
...
warning Devices
...............................
5-2
Warning Flashers. Hazard
.........................
5-1
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
...............
2-60
Washing Your Vehicle
...........................
6-46
Weatherstrips
..................................
6-46
Wheel
Nut
Torque
.........................
5-25. 6-55
Wheel Replacement
.............................
6-40
Wheel Replacement. Used
........................
6-41
WindowLock
..................................
2-27
Windows
.....................................
2-26
Auto Down ................................. 2-27
Power
.....................................
2-27
Windshield Washer
.............................
2-32
Windshield Washer Fluid
....................
2-32. 6-25
Windshield Wiper
..............................
2-30
Windshield Wiper. Blade Replacement
..............
6-32
Windshield Wiper. Circuit Breaker
.................
6-54
Winter. Driving In
..............................
4-22
Wiring. Headlamp
..............................
6-54
WreckerTowing
.................................
5-7
9-11
NOTES
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