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Carnaro Introduction Part I Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 1993 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents HOWto Use This Manual. Seats & Safety Belts Features & Controls Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Your Driving and the Road Problems on the Road Service & Appearance Care Maintenance Schedule. . CustomerAssistance Information m m m -6 11 47 A09 131 183 217 285 313 including “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 318. Part9 Indexm= mm.......................
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 new owner can useit. so the This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the to make right changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motorsof Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual.
The Heritage of Chevrolet making cars,forming halfthe team thatgave birth to Chevrolet. Louis Chevrolet, the other halfof the team, at the wheelof his experimental ' 'Classic Six, '' which enteredproduction in 1912-producing 2999 vehicles.
In January 1942. Chevroletfactories were convertedto militaryproduction in an all-out efort to achieve victory in Europe and thePacific. . but millions of Americans already owned a “Chevy. ” i--------- i i . I I I I r I d Ca .. .
The 1957Chevy started a romance with the American public-and was powered by an availablefuel-injected V8. Jim Perkins, General Manag60's automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Camuro, and power-plants like thelegendary 32 7 V8. Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition of quality and value. 5 . . .
How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual Part 4: Your Driving and the Road Many people read their owner’s manual This part tells you how to use your Here you’ll find helpful information and from beginning to end when they first manual and includes safety and vehicle tips about the road and how to drive receive their new vehicle. This will help damage warnings and symbols. under different conditions.
1 These mean there is something -:hat could hurt you or other people. Safety Warnings and Symbols Part 8: Customer Assistance Information This part includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you details about the “Roadside Assistance” program. You will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired), as well as the mediation/arbitration procedure.
How to Use This Manual Vehicle Damage Warnings Tou will also find a red circle with a lash through it in this book. This safety ymbol means “Don’t, ” “Don’t do lis,” or “Don’t let this happen.” Also, in this book you will find these blue notices, In the blue 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.
I Vehicle Symbok These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle.
How to Use This Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Windshield Wiper Engine Coolant Temperature 0 Here are some other symbols you may See: Fuel 0- Windshield Washer Battery Charging System I Windshield Defroster 9 El Hatchback Release Engine Oil Pressure Brake (Canada) Lighter Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Anti-Lock Brake System (Canada) Low Coolant Hood Release Horn h Speaker p3
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How to Use This Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Windshield Wiper Engine Coolant Temperature 0 Here are some other symbols you may See: Fuel 0- Windshield Washer Battery Charging System I Windshield Defroster 9 El Hatchback Release Engine Oil Pressure Brake (Canada) Lighter Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Anti-Lock Brake System (Canada) Low Coolant Hood Release Horn h Speaker p3
Part 1 Seats & Safety Belts I . H e r e YOU’IIfind information about the seats in your Chevrolet and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things youshould not do with safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Why Safety Belts Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats & Safety Belts 1 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats Manual Front Seat Ihow to adjust them, and also about Move the lever under the passenger's 1reclining front seatbacks, seatback latches front seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to iand the folding rear seatback. 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. .
.. . .. You can lose control of the h vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don't want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Six- Way Power Seat( o p m v ) Reclining Front Seatbacks The driver's seat has three controls on the left side. The front control makes the front of the seat go up and down.
Seats 8t Safety Belts A II - Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’tdo their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen.
Folding Rear Seatback When you return the seatback to its original position, make sure the seatback is locked. The latch must be down for the seat to work properly. I CAUTlON: F h If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. The rear seatback in your Chevrolet folds down to provide more storage space. To fold the seatback down: 1.
Seats & Safety Belts I u I IUIV.’ bU Don’t let anyone rid6 where nh they can? wear a safety belt properIy. If YOU are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not k if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers”belts are fastened properly too.
~. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as i t goes. For example, if the bike is going IO mph (16 km/h), so is the child. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going! Take the simplest "car." Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.
Seats 8t Safety Belts Put someone on i t . Get i t up to speed. Then stop the "car." The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, i t could be the windshield ...
1 1 or the instrument panel ... 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 Q: 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.
Seats & Safety Belts Q: Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts? A: “Air bags,” or Supplemental Intlatable Restraint systems, are in some 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.
How to WearSafety Belts Properly First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. Adults This section is only for people of adult size. Driver Position This section describes the driver’s -%raint system. 1 CAUTION: 11 There are specialthingsto A know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for babies and smaller children. If a child will be riding in your Chevrolet, see the section after this one, called “Children.
Seats 8t Safety Belts 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 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 faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.
r H Q: What’s wrong with this? Q: What’s wrong with this? The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t A: The belt is buckled in the wrong the thighs. In a crash, this applies force tc give nearly as much protection this place. the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be way. less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply CAUTION: A You canbeseriouslyinjured if force at your abdomen.
Selts & 9 f e t y Belts I Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. PAIITlnN~ A You can be seriously q u r e a 11 -& you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far fo-rward, whichwould increase the chance of headandneckinjury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
YOU NEED YOUR ! AND HERE’S WHY: To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. 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. ELT, EVEN W Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (AirBags) This section explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or “air bag,” system. Your Chevrolet has an air bag for both the driver and the right-front passenger.
Seats & Safety Belts A b L m r Dags inflate wltn great force, faster thanthe blink of eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for anair bag inflation in a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with an air bag, and the driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle.
Y 1 p The right-front passenger’s air bag is How the Air Rag System Works located in the instrument panel on the Where is the air bag? passenger’s side. The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. If the air bag readiness light b 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.
Seats & Safety Belts When is an air bag expected to inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will only inflate if the velocity of the impact isabove the designed threshold level. When impacting straight into a wall that does not moveor deform, the threshold level for most GM vehicles is between 9 and 14 mph (14 and 23 km/h). However, this velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design and may be several miles-per-hour faster or slower.
How does an air bag restrain? [n 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.
Seats & Safety Belts CAUTlON; ~ 0 0 0 -* 9 on’t attach anything to e: steering wheel pad. It might injure thedriver if the air bag inflates. Don’t set anything on or attach anything to the instrument panel. It might injure the passenger if the air bag inflates. 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.
When electrical work is done under the hood or inside your vehicle, the ignition should be in LOCK if possible. Avoid wires wrapped with yellowtape, or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. Your vehicle has adriver’s air bag and a right-front passenger’s air bag. Both bags must be disconnected if the ignitionhas to be on for electrical work or if the steering column is tobe disassembled. First, disconnect the driver’s air bag like this: 1. Turn off the ignition. 2.
Seats 8t Safety Belts Passenger Positions 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 part. Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seal 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.
>ai r’ If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. 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 Paces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.
Seats & Safety Belts r children The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. You can be seriously hurt if 4 your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash you would move forward 3 much, which could increase I InJury. The shoulder belt should fit 1 I To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size.
Smaller Children and Babies Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular h-lt might not stay low on the hips, uu it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child’s abdomen. In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child3 abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Seats & Safety Belts CAUTION: I 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 thechild 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.
Wherever you install it. be sure to secure he child restraint properly. CAUTION: ~~ A An unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or I den 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. Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed. you can ask your Chevrolet dealer to put it in for you.
Seats & Safety Belts Vehicles first sold in Canada have child restraint anchor bracket hardware in the glove box, along with instructions for installing it. This should be used only with a child restraint, and only to securea child restraint at a rear seating position. An additional anchor bracket fora child restraint at theother rear seating position is available at Chevrolet dealerships in Canada. Securing a Child Restraint in the Rear 3.
I 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to. I 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push downon 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.
Seats & Safety Belts Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Your vehicle has a right-front passenger’s air bag. NEVER put a rear-facing child restraint in this position. Here’s why: * A rear-facing child restraint in 1the front seat could be pushed intotheseatback by theright-front passenger’s air bag if it inflates. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if this happens. Always secure a rr-facing child restraint in the rear atat.
3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 4. Pull out the vehicle's safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child's face or neck. If so, put it behind the child restraint. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to. A. Lap Belt Portion B. LatchPlate C. Buckle D.
Seats & Safety Belts \ If a hocking clip is not used or is not installed properIy, the w l l d restraint may move or tip over when your vehicle turns or stops quickly. The child or others could be injured. When you secure a child restraint with a lap-shoulder belt, always thread both the lap and shoulder belt portions through a locking clip. L 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Lurger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are. r/nu I I V I V . Never do this. \ - Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces.
Seats & Safety Belts Q. 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, II ' Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child.
Checking Your Restraint Systems Vow and then, make sure all your belts, mckles, latch plates, retractors, Inchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose ?arts or damage. If you see anything that night keep a restraint system from doing Its job, have it repaired. Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is torn. If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? L/mu I I V l V After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
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Part 2 Features & Controls .... H e r e 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 youif everything is working properlyand what to do if you have a problem. Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 DoorLocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features & Controls 4 Keys The ignition keys are for the ignition only. The door keys are for the doors and a l l other locks. Leaving young children in a L vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows other controlsor even make the or:hick move. Don't leave the keys 111 a vehicle with young children.
I . I When a new Camaro is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to the first owner. However, the ignition key may not have a Plug. If the ignition key doesn't have a plug, there will be a bar-coded key tag instead. Each plug or tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place. I f you lose your keys, you'll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs.
Features & Controls Door Locks I CAUTION: A Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers - especially children - can easily open thedoors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of‘being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
Power Door Locks (Option) Push the power door lock switch to lock or unlock both doors at once. The switch only works when the ignition switch is in Run or Acc, or when RAP is present. (See "Retained Accessory Power" in the Index.) Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door. Hatch Release Your door key opens the hatch.
Features & Controls A NOTICE: you put things in the hatchback I area, be sure they won’t break the glass when youclose it. Never slam the hatch down. You could break thL glass or damage the defogper grid (if equipped). -9.52 It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch open. Carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the hatch open: Make sure all other windows are shut.
,I When you park your Chevrolet and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone 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 transmission, taking your key out also locks your transmission. And remember to lock the doors. Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Features & Controls the engine. If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match. The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light stays on when you try to start the vehicle, the key may be dirty or wet.
Off (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed. A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is in Off and the key is in the ignition. Run (D): 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.
Features & Controls 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, Acc and Run allow you to operate your electrical accessories. such as the radio and ventilation fan. . . . 56 Key Release Button: I 1 you have a manual transmission, your ignition lock has a key release button. You must press the button before you can take your key out of the ignition lock.
I rn .I Starting Your Engine NOTICE: power door locks, electric mirrors, power If yourkeyseemsstuck in LOCK 1 windows, audio system and remote hatch and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all 5 release will continue to work up to 10 the way in. If it is, then turn the minutes after the ignition key is turned to steering wheel left and right whil Off and neither door is opened. you turn the key hard. But turn tt If a door is opened, the audio system and key only with your hand.
Features & Controls Manual Transmission: Shift your gear selector to neutral and hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting 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 V6 engine: 1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some other vehicles you might need to do this, but because of your vehicle’s computer systems, you don’t. 2. Turn your ignition key to Start.
3. If 1. Don't push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some other vehicles you might need to do this, but because of your vehicle's computer systems, you don't. 2. Turn the ignition key to Start. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. it doesn't start within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while you hold the ignition key in Start.
Features 8t Controls When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or - I SOC), do this: 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to Start and hold it there. When the engine starts, let go of the key. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed, if you have to, until your engine has run for a while. 2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Driving through Deep Standing Water NOTiCE: [f you drive too quickly throul deep puddles or standing wt:r, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. If you can’t avoid deep puddle< nr standing water, drive throulthemvery slowly Engine Block Heater (OPTION) In very cold weather, 0 OF (- 18 “C)or colder, the engine block heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. To use the block heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2.
Features & Controls Automatic Transmission I I NOTICE: me DIOCK neater, sure to store the cord as it was ,-fore, to keep it aw-f from movin h ’ t $&add ,$a;!$$$,. engine parts. If you . ,Q . h,~ be damaged. H T I you-ve ~ ~ usea There are several different positions for your shift lever. P (Park) This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best I position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move How long should you keep the block easily.
I Ensure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) range before starting the engine. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition key is in the Run position. Ifyou cannotshiftout of P (Park), ease pressure on theshiftlever - pushtheshiftleverallthewayinto P (Park) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application.
Features & Controls . Shifting out of Y (Park) or N (Neutral) while your engine 1 3 “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) while your engine is racing. II I ~ Damage to yourtransmission caused by shifting out of P (Park) o N (Neutral) with the engine racin; isn’t covered by your warranty.
2 (Second Gear) rhis position gives you more power but .ower fuel economy. You can use 2 on lills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but :hen you would also want to use your xakes off and on. D NOTICE: Don't drive in 2 (Second Gear) more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 kmh) you can damage your transmissi Use @ or D as much as possible. Don't shift into 2 unless you are golng slower than 65 mph ( 105 km/h), 1 you can damage your engine.
Features & Controls Manual Transmission r , , If your rear wheels can’t rotat don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in v deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You damage your transmission Also, if you stop when goi uphill, don’t hold your vehi there with only the accelerat pedal. This could overheat an damage the transmission. Use your brakes or shiftinto P (Park) to hold 9.966 Maximum engine speed is limited to protect driveline components from improper operation.
I Six-Speed 2 (Second Gear) -Press the clutch 0 pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears) - Shift into 3,4 and 5 the same way you do for2.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.
Features & Controls 0 0 0 2 (Second Gear)-Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shiftinto 2. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 3,4,Sand 6 (Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Gears)- Shift into 3,4, 5 and 6 the same way you do for 2. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To Stop -Let up on the accelerator pedal and pressthe brake pedal.
shift speeds (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. , If you skip morethan one gear ,, MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (km/h) - Engine I 3.4L L32 (Code S) 5.7L LT1 (Code P) I 13-16 (21-25) 15 (24) Acceleration Shift Speed 2 to 3 3 to 4 21 -28 (34-35) 25 (40) 32-37 -59) 40 (64) to 5 4547 (72-75) (51 45 (72) 5 to 6 4 -‘L when youdownshift, you could lose control of your vehicle.
Features & Controls J Limited-Slip Rear Axle fl If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the limited-slip feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. Purking Parking Brake To release the parking brake: Hold the brake pedal down.
Shifting intoP (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) If you are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” in the Index. That section shows how to turn your front wheels. 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. - It can IXaangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Features & Controls .eaving Your Vehicle with the rngine Running AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) Itcanbedangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And,if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.
I Parking Your Vehicle If you cannot shift outof P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever-push the shift lever all the way intoP (Park) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console modelsas you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gearyou 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 P (Park), try this: 1. Turn the key to Off. 2.
Features & Controls Engine Exhaust Parking over Things That Burn 1 L/mu I 'I'hlngs that can burn could I . \ touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. . . . 74 \ I V I V . I Engine exhaust cankill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide(CO),which you can't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (AUTOMATIC TRANsMIssIoN) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: 1 u m g tne engme wltn tne alr system control OII coula allow aangerous L exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”). Also, idling ina closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide(CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage.
Features & Controls Horn Power Windows (Option) To sound the horn, press either horn With power windows, switches on the door control each window when the ignition is on or when RAP is present. (See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.) The switch for the driver’s window has an Express Down feature. Quickly press and release the switch for the driver’s window and the window will lower completely.
9 c ; ,.“ . C , irum Signal and Lane Change The Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam I:ndicator ’he turn signal has two upward (for Lever tight) and two downward (for Left) The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlight Highbow Beamand Passing Signal 0 WindshieldWipers 0 WindshieldWasher 0 CruiseControl (Option) lositions. These positions allow you to ignal a turn or a lane change. b signal a turn. move the lever all the vay up or down.
Features & Controls . e*. 5 r Headlight HighLow Beam Windsmpers To change the headlights 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, this blue light on the instrument panel also will be on. You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle.
Windshield Washer Damaged wiper blades may 1 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 0 1 ice to prevent an overload.
Features & Controls II washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’? instructiopc fnr adding water. Don’t mix warGIwith ready-to-use washer fluic.. Water can cause the solutinn tn freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer systen Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s ver cold. This allows fo expansion, which COUI( damage the tank if it is completely full. Don’t use radiator anurreeze In your windshield washer.
%' !m.I To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the Cruise Control switch to ON. A If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when you're not using Cruise, you might hit a button and go into Cruise when you don't want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the Cruise Control switch OFF until you want to use it. 2. Get up to the speed you want. To Resume a Set Speed 3. Push in the set button at the end of the Suppose you set your Cruise Control at lever and release it.
Features & Controls 1 a faster until the will than keepha'f going .,hiclelonger you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at R/A. .=982 11 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.
P Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the while using cruise control: pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the 1. Push in the button at the end of the Cruise Control speed you set earlier. lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. 2. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second.
Features & Controls Operation of Lights I I'o Get Out of Cruise Control There are several ways toturn off the Cruise Control:. 1. Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission: OR I 2. Move the Cruise switch to OFF.
. ..... Main Light Control The main light control is a knob that works these lights: 0 Headlights 0 Taillights Parkinglights 0 Licenselights 0 Sidemarker lights Instrumentpanellights Turn the knob to to turn on your headlights and other operating lights. Turn the knob to pf to turn on your parking lights without your headlights, Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the lights. SF- Brightness Control This switch controls the brightness of your instrument panel lights.
Features & Controls I Interior Lights At dusk, the exterior lights willcome on automatically and the front turn signal lights will go out.At dawn, the exterior lights will go out and the front turn signal lights will come on (if the headlight switch is off). Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any timeyou need to. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake while the ignition isin the Off or LOCK position. Then startthe vehicle.
I . ... ... . . , ... Mirrors Front Map Lights Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Your inside rearview mirror includes two An inside rearview mirror is attached to map lights. Each light has its own switch. your windshield, The mirror has pivots so Use the switch closest to the light to turn 1that you can adjust it up and down or side it on. The lights will also go on when a I 'to side. door is opened. You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare.
Features & Controls t Manual Remote Control Mirror Electric Mirror Control (Option) Adjust the driver side outside mirror with the lever on the door. Adjust the mirrorso that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. The electric mirror control is on the driver’s door. To adjust either mirror, turn the switch to LEFT or RIGHT. Then use the joystick to adjust the mirror.
. .- The door key unlocks the panels. Turn the Then pull on the release handle to unlatch the panel. Lift the outer edge of the panel key to the left to unlock the panel. and pull it toward you. If a '1-top panel is not stored properly, it could be thrown sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store a T-top panel in the vehicle. always be sure that it is stored securely in the correct storage slot with the T-top handle closed. Open the close-out panel completely.
Features & Controls I Push the handle closed to secure the panel When installing panels, be sure to align in the slot.To lock each panel in the weatherstrips properly. Panels incorrectly storage area, use your door key. installed may leak. An improperly 111sw1eal-rop carwashesmaycause High pressure water to enter your vehicle. Neve] spray water directly at the roof panel joints. This will cause leaks L panelmayfallinto or fly off me vehicle. You or others couldbe injured.
You can store the sunshades in their 4. Once the sunshade is installed storage area in the rear of your vehicle. properly, you can stick the Velcro@ You can also leave them attached to the buttons on the glass fora proper fit showing. Unlatch the T-top and adjust every time you install the sunshades. T-tops. The T-tops can still be removed the sunshade as required. To do this,first remove the T-top with and placed in their storage slots when the sunshades are attached.
Features & Controls Storage and Compartments Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your door key to lock and unlock it. The glove box has a light inside. Map Pocket Each door has a map pocket. Front Console To use the storage area, pull up on the front end of the console.
. Cassette and Compact Disc Storage If you have a compact disc player, you Close-Out Panel will have a storage area for compact discs You have a storage area for cassette tapes. The close-out panel can be closed for in your console. hidden storage in the rear area of your vehicle. To remove the close-out panel: 1. Close the panel. If the close-out panel is not closed and resting on the trim panel, it cannot be removed. 2. Pull the panel toward you to unsnap it.
Features & Contr I u Sun Visors When carrying large or heavy items, it is a good idea to open the panel and place the items in the rear area. I I A An improperly stored close-out panel could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you remove the cover, don’t store it in your vehicle. When you put it back, always be sure that it is securely attached with both sides snapped in place.
Floor Mats Cigarette Lighter To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop jack by itself. f Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you lo, it won’t be able to back away rom the heating element when it’! ready. That can make it overheat, naging the lighter and the heating .lement. I Your Chevrolet’s floor mats are custom-fitted to the foot wells. Be sure the driver’s floor mat is in place.
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Instrument Panel 1. Upper Air Vent 2. MainLight Control 3. Side Upper Air Vent 4. Instrument Cluster 5. Comfort Controls 6. Audio System 7. Side Window Defogger Vent 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Glove Box RemoteHatchRelease Cassette Tape Storage ShiftLever ParkingBrakeLever Cupholder Storage Console and Compact Disc Storage (if equipped) 15. Cigarette Lighter (Manual Transmission) 16. Ashtray and Coinholder with Mat 17. 18. 19. 20.
Features & Controls Instrument Panel and Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. ... 98 U.S. shown, Canada similar Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
Trip Odometer 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, pressthe knob. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with thtachometer in the red :are:* n r e n damage may occur. ~ ~ Warning Lights, Gages and Zndicators working.
Features & Controls Fuel Gage Your fuel page shows about how much fuel is i n your tank. The fuel gage works only when the ignition switch is in the Run position. When the gage pointer first indicates E, you still have a little fuel left (about one to two gallons), but you need to get more right away. Here are four concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage.
I I CAUTION: This light will also come on when you set Your brake system may not be your parking brake, and will stay on if working properly if the brake your parking brake doesn’t release fully. warning light is on. Driving with the If it stays on after your parking brake is brake warning light on can lead to fully released, it means you have a brake an accident. If the light is still on problem.
Features 8t Controls f If the light stays on or comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the key off. Then start the engine to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Chevrolet needs service. Unless the regular brake system warning light is also on, you will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, see “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part.
Voltmeter You can read battery voltage on your voltmeter. If it reads less than 1 I volts or more than 16 volts while your engine is running, and it stays there, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone could drain your battery. If you idle your engine fora while, the voltmeter reading might move into the yellow zone.
Features & Controls It you keep driving your vehicle with this fight on, after a while emission controls won’t work well, your fuel economy won’t be good and your engine may not rul as smoothly. This could lead tc costly repairs not covered by y warranty. . . . 104 Engine Oil Pressure Gage This gage tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) i n the U.S.
Check Gages Light 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 gages to see if they are in the warning areas. Low Oil Light This light should come on while you are starting your engine. If the light doesn’t come on. have it repaired. If the light comes on while starting your engine and stays on. your engine o i l level may be too low. You may need to add oil. See the Index under “Engine Oil.
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3 Part Comfort Controls & Audio Systems . . . . .* L I n this part you'll find out how to Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Heater Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 operate the comfort control 111 Heating ......................................................... systems and audio systems Bi-LevelHeating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Comfort Controls With this system, you can control the Heater Controls * E / : Air is directed through the upper air vents and the heater ducts. : This setting directs most of the air through the heater ducts and some of the Temperature Control Knob air through the windshield defroster vents. 9 : Air is directed through the Turn the knob to change the temperature *A of the air flowingfrom the heating windshield defroster vents and the heater system.
Bi-level Heating Heating The heater works bestif you keep your windows closed while using it. 1. Turnthe air controlknobto . 2. Turn the fan control knob to the right. 3. Turn the temperature control knob to a comfortable setting. I During initial start-up only,if your vehicle is equipped with an optional engine block heater,you can use it in cold weather (around +20°F/-8 “C or lower) to heat the passenger area better than without it.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Ventilation Defogging and Defrosting Windows For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, you can still 1. Turn the air control knob to . direct outside air through your vehicle. 2. Turn the temperature control knob all 1. Turn the air control knob to r/ , the way to the right. 2. Turn the temperature control knob to a 3. Turn the fan control knob to the right. comfortable setting. 3. Turn the fan control knob to the right.
Cooling MAX: Provides maximum cooling or quick cool-down on very hot days. This setting recirculates most of the air inside your vehicle. If it is used for long periods of time, the air may become dry. This setting directs air through the upper air vents. A/C: Use for normal cooling on hot days. This setting cools outside air and directs it through the upper air vents. The air conditioner compressor operates in MAX, A/C and in 9 , and when the outside temperature is above freezing.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems (OPTION) System Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license ora decal across the The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear defogger grid on therear window. window. Press the right side of the switchto turn on the defogger. An indicator light will come on to remind you that the defogger lsomething else sharp on the inside is on. The defogger will turn off of the rear window.
Audio Systems Ventilation Tips 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, turn the fan control knob to the right 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.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems I noise undetectable is almost until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to highervolumes of sound.sureyoucanaddwhatyouwant.If youcan,it’sveryimportant to do it Sound that Seems normal can be properly. Added sound equipment Ioud and harmful to your hearing. may interfere with the operation of Take precautions by adjusting the your vehicle’s engine, Delco@ radio volume control on your radio to a or other systems, and even damage safe sound level before your hearing them.
AMIFM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player To Play the Radio Tune Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Turn the upper knob to turn the system on or off. Recall Press the upper knob to recall the station Volume being played or the clock display. Turn the upper knob to adjust the volume. Seek AM-FM Press SEEK v or A and the radio will Press the lower knob to get AM or FM. tune to the next lower or higher station The lighted display shows your selection. and stay there.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can preset up to 14 stations (7 AM and 7 FM). To set the pushbuttons for up to eight stations (four AM and four FM), just: 1. Tune in the station. 2. Press SET. (“SET” will appear on the display for about five seconds.) 3. Within five seconds, press one of the four pushbuttons. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return. Repeat these steps for each pushbutton.
I I To Play a Cassette Tape Adjusting the Speakers Balance: Turn the balance control behind Your tape player is built to work best with Press 4 or torapidlyrewind or advance the tape. Press STOP-EJECT tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on the upper knob to move the sound to stop the tape. between the right and left speakers if you each side. Tapes longer than thatare so do not have the Delco/Bose system. With thin they may not work well in this player.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Automatic Program Search When you push APS you can go to the beginning of a new selection. 0 To go forward to the beginning of the next selection, press . To go back to the beginning of the current selection press 4 . Push 4 again to go to the beginningof the previous selection. ... 120 Program Press the upper knob on your system to switch from one side of the tape to the other. Your cassette tape player can play continuously because the player hasan auto-reverse feature.
Pushbuttons Deico/Bose AM/FM Stereo with The five pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. To set the Tune Compact Disc Player pushbuttons for up to 15 stations ( 5 AM, Turn the lower knob to choose radio 5 FMI and 5 FM2), just: To Play the Radio stations. 1. Press the lower knob to choose AM, Turn the upper knob to turn the system on Seek FM 1 or FM2. oi off. 2. Tune in the station. Press SEEK 4 or to go to the next Volume lower or higher station and stay there 3. Press SET.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Setting theTone Bass: Press BASS A or BASS Fade: Turn the fade control behind the to hear more or less bass. Treble: Press TREB A or TREB to hear more or less treble. For the clearest sound, keep both of these adjusted all the way up. If a station is weak and noisy, press TREB v to reduce the noise. v lower knob to move the sound between the front and rear speakers. I’o Play a Compact Disc Before you begin, please note: don’t use :he mini-discs thatare called “singles.
Recall Press RCL to see what track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing. The track number also appears when the disc is inserted. To Play the Next Selection Press NEXT to hear the next track now (instead of waiting until the present track is finished). If you press and hold this button or press it more than once, the disc will advance further. To Replay the Current Selection Press PREV to hear a track again.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems To Stop the Disc Player Setting Your Security Code Theft-Deterrent Feature 0 Turn the power offor turn the ignition Delco-Loc I1 is a security feature for the The instructions below tellyou how to enter a security code into the system. If key off. The disc stays in the player compact disc player. It can be used or and will resume playingat the point ignored. If ignored, the system functions your vehicle loses battery powerfor any where it stopped. normally.
You are now ready to enter your security code. Don’t wait more than 15 seconds between steps. 5. Press SET and “000” will appear on the display. 6. Press SCAN and hold until the first digit of your code appears. Release the button. 7. Press SEEK 4 or b and hold until the second and thirddigits of your code appear. Release the button. 8. Press the lower knob and “000’ will appear. Now you are ready to enter the last three digits of your code. 9.
Comfort Controls& Audio Systems 4. Press SCAN and hold until the first digit of your code appears. Release the button. 5. Press SEEK 4 or b and hold until the second and third digits appear. Release the button. 6. Press the lower knob.“000” will appear on the display. 7. Press SCAN and hold until the fourth digit of your security code appears. Release the button. m m . 126 8.
Understanding Radio Reception 4. Press the lower knob.“000” will appear on the display. 5. Press SCAN and hold until the fourth digit of your code appears. Release the button. 6. Press SEEK 4 or andhold until the fifth and sixth digits of your code appear. Release the button. 7. Press the lower knob. “SEC” will appear and the unit will work. If “LOC” shows, the numbers did not match and the unit is still locked. How to Change Your Security Code You can change your security code by following these steps: 1.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems I AM Stereo This means the Delco@ systemcan receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM@ is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your Delco@ systemcan get C-QUAM@, your “STEREO” light will come on when you’re receiving it. Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism.
I 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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4 Part Your Driving and the Road H e r e you’ll find information about driving on different kindsof roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Roadsigns ....................................................... Defensive Driving ..................... t ........................... DrunkenDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Driving and the Road A ISTOPI L ENTER WRONG WAY LOW AHEAD SHOULDER Road Sigpts The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color, shape and symbols. It’s a good idea to know these codes so that you can quickly grasp the basic meaning or intent of the sign even before you have a chance to read it. Color of Road Signs RED means STOP. It may also indicate that some movement is not allowed. Examples are DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY. FLAGGER ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance.
ST0 PI1 E HOS BLUE signs with white letters show motorists’ services. Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell you something, too. An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means STOP. It is always red with white letters. V YIELD A TRIANGLE, pointed downward, indicates YIELD. It assigns the right-of-way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection. I v CANOEING BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest.
Your Driving and the Road KEEP RIGHT LEFT OR THROUGH RIGHT TURN ONLY RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) signs show speed limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such information as distances to cities. Symbols on Road Signs There are many international road signs in use today. Traffic Lights We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights. Often green arrowsare being used in the lights for improved traffic control.
REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTI-LANE ROADWAY Many city roads and expressways, and 2ven bridges, use reversible-lane traffic control during rush hours. A red X light above a lane means no driving in that lane at that time. A green arrow means you may drive in that lane. Look for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours and days these systems are in effect. NO PASSING ZONE Pavement Markings Your Own Signals Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signals.
Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving Slowing down: If time allows, tap the brake pedal once or twice in advance of slowing or stopping. This warns the driver behind you. Disabled: Your four-way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabled or is a hazard. See “Hazard Warning Flashers” in the Index. Traffic Officer The traffic police officeris also a source of important information. The officer’s signals govern, no matter what the traffic lights or other signs say.
Drunken Driving Here’s a final bit of information about ?edestrians can be careless. Watch for defensive driving. The most dangerous hem. In general, you must give way to time for driving in the U.S. is very early Jedestrians even if you know you have on Sunday morning. In fact, GM .he right of way. Research studies show that the most and Xear-end collisions are about the most the least dangerous times for driving, xeventable of accidents. Yet they are every week, fall on the same day. That :ommon.
Your Driving and the Road In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. Over 25,000 motor vehicle-related deaths occur each year because of alcohol, and thousands of people are injured. Just how much alcohol is too much if a person plans to drive? Ideally, no one should drink alcohol and then drive. But if one does, then what’s “too much”? It can be a lot less than many might think.
DRlNKlNa THAT W lll RESULT IN A BAC OF .O6% IN THE TIME SHOWN I 3 HOURS T 1 . . . 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 BODY WEIGHT IN POUNDS The law in most U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In Canada the limit is 0.08 percent, and in some other countries it’s lower thanthat. 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.
Your Driving and the Road There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcoholin a person’s system can make crash injuries worse. That’s especially true for brain, spinal cord and heart injuries. That means that if anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger - is in a crash, the ,chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if that person had not been drinking.
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.
Your Driving and the Road - I I CAUTION: A 66. nlulllg YVUl U l a K G S Cdn Cause them to overheat to the point that they won’t work well. You might not be able to stop your vehicle in time to avoid anaccident. If you “ride” your brakes, they will get so hot they will require a lot of pedal force to slow you down. Avoid “riding” the brakes. Klamg-.me DraaKes wears tnern 01 lnuch faster. You would need costly brake replacement much sooner than normal, andit also reduces fuel economy.
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Chevrolet has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding. I This light on the instrument panel will go on when you start your vehicle. When you start your vehicle, 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.
Your Driving and the Road 1 I Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. The computer separately works 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.
Disc Brake Wear Indicators Unless you have the four-wheel disc brake option, your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drumbrakes. 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 peda.1 firmly). 1 I The brakewearwarningsound - meansthat sooner or lateryour brakes won’t work well.
Your Driving and the Road Steering Brake Pedal Travel See your dealerif the brake pedaldoes not return to normal height, or if there isa rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. 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 brakesa few times.
~ 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.
Your Driving and the Road Steering in Emergencies Your Chevrolet can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. Forexample, brakes. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible you come over a hill and find a truck collision. Then steer around the problem, stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly to the left or right depending on the space pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts available.
I Passing Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder (A) 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 (B) until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
Your Driving and the Road So here are some tips for passing: 0 “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 makinga successful pass, wait fora better time. 0 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.
Loss of Control 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.
Your Driving and the Road 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 skidtoo 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.
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. 0 Drive defensively. Remember, this is the most dangerous time. e Don’t drink and drive. (See “Drunken Driving’’ in the Index for more on this problem.) e Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you.
Your Driving and the Road But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlights, but theyalso make a lot of things invisible that should remain visible - such as parked cars, obstacles, pedestrians, or even trains blocking railway crossings. You may want to put on your sunglasses after you have pulled into a brightly-lighted service or refreshment area. Eyes shielded from that glare may adjust more quickly to darkness back on the road.
Driving in the Rain Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly. You might even want to keep a cloth and some glass cleaner in your vehicle if you need to clean your glass frequently. Remember that your headlights light up far less of a roadway when you are in a A Few More Night Driving Suggestions turn or curve. Keep your windshield and all theglass on Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s your vehicle clean - inside and out.
Your Driving and the Road The heavier the rain, the harderit 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, theedge of the road, and even people walking. Road spray can oftenbe worse for vision than rain, especially if it comes from a dirty road. So it is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tankfilled.
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, i t has little or no contact with the road. You might not be aware of hydroplaning. You could drive along for some time without realizing your tires aren’t in constant contact with the road.
Your Driving and the Road 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. If the road spray is so heavy you are actually blinded, drop back. Don’t pass until conditions improve. Going more slowly is better than having an accident. Use your defogger if it helps. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See “Tires” in the Index.) ..
Use your defogger. In high humidity, even a light buildup of moisture on the inside of the glass will cut down on your already limited visibility. Run your windshield wipers and washer occasionally. Moisture can build up on the outside glass, and what seems to be fog may actually be Tips on Driving in Fog moisture on the outside of your If you get caught in fog, turn your windshield. headlights on low beam, even in daytime. Treat dense fog as an emergency. Try to You’ll see - and be seen - better.
Your Driving and the Road 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 doingand pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: 0 Know the best way to get to where you are going. Try not to drive around trying to pick outa familiar street or landmark. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just asyou would for a cross-country trip.
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-Past or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Your Driving and the Road Just before you leave the lane,’glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind” spot. If you are moving from anoutside to a center lane on a freeway having more than two lanes, make sure another vehicle isn’t about to move into the same spot. Look at the vehicles two lanes over and watch for telltale signs: turn signals flashing, an increase in speed, or moving toward the edge of the lane. Be prepared to delay your move.
Driving a Long Distance Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are still many made on regular highways. Long-distance driving on freeways and regular highways is the same in some ways. The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared, you drive at higher-than-city speeds, and there are longer turns behind the wheel. You’ll enjoy your trip more if you and your vehicle are in good shape. Here are some :ips for a successful long trip.
Your Driving and the Road 0 0 WeatherForecasts: What’sthe weather outlook alongyour route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do youhave up-to-date maps? On the Road Unless you are the only driver,it is good to share the driving task with others. Limit turns behind the wheel to about 100 miles (160 km) or two hours ata sitting. Then, either change drivers or stop for some refreshment likecoffee, tea or soft drinks and some limbering up.
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 frequently and your instruments from time to time. This can help you avoid a fixed stare. Wear good sunglasses in bright light. Glare can cause drowsiness. But don't wear sunglasses at night.
Your Driving and the Road Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Don’t make your brakes do it all. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or longhill. That way, you will slow down without excessive use of your brakes. .. 166 If you don’t shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash.
Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, 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. That way, you won’t be surprised by a vehicle coming toward you in the same lane. It takes longer to pass another vehicle when you’re going uphill.
Your Driving and the Road - m Parking on Hills Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery. But please be careful where you stop if you decide to look at the view or take pictures. Look for pull-offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing. Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index). But on a mountain or steep hill, you can do one more thing. You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle from rollingdownhill or out into traffic.
properly before you leave the driver’s If you’re going uphill on a one-way street If there is no curb when you’re parking seat. To find out how, see “Shifting into and you’re parking on the left side, your uphill, turn the wheelsto the right. P (Park)” in the Index. wheels should point to the right. If there is no curb when you’re parking uphill on the left side of a one-way street, When you are ready to drive, move the your wheels should be turned to the left.
Your Driving and the Road Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Chevrolet in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. Snow tires can help in loose snow, but they may give you less traction on ice than regular tires.If you do not expect to be driving in deep snow, but may have to travel over ice,you may not want to switch to snow tires atall. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle.
What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice canbe 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.
Your Driving and the Road If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats - anything you can wrap around yourself could be in a serious situation. You should or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. probably stay with your vehicle unless You can run the engine to keep warm, but you know for sure that you are near help be careful. and you can hike through the snow.
Towing a Trailer 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 headlights. Let the heater run for awhile. Then. shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat.
Your Driving and the Road I NOTICE: and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and AAtnage your vehicle and result i~ it has to be used properly. jtly repairs not covered by you. That’s the reasonfor this section, In it are warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, many time-tested, important trailering follow the advice in this section. tips and safety rules. Many of these are I important for your safety and thatof your passengers.
Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls, Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. 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.
Your Driving and the Road 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.
Here are some rules to follow: 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. 0 The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them.
Your Driving and the Road weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehicle is by itself, Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply thetrailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working.
Driving on Grades Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you towa trailer, your vehicle has toReduce speed and shift toa lower gear before you start downa long or steep have a different turn signal flasher and downgrade. If you don’t shift down,you extra wiring. The green arrowson your instrument panel will flash whenever you might have to use your brakesso much that they would get hot and no longer signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lights will also flash, work well.
Your Driving and the Road 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 Idamaged. 180 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 P (Park) yet, or into gear for a manual transmission. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3.
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 transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant. belts. cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly.
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Part 5 rroblems on the Road P H e r e you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. HazardWarning Flashers ............................................. 184 JumpStarting ...................................................... 185 Towing Your Vehicle ................................................ 190 EngineOverheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 If a Tire Goes Flat ...........................................
Problems on the Road 1 A 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 lights will flash on and off. Press the button in to make your fronl 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. To turn off the flashers. pull out on the collar.
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Chevrolet. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. A Batteries can hurt you. They cm be dangerous because: 0 They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They containenough electricity to burn you. you don’t follow these steps taclly, some or all of these things c m hurl you.
Problems an the Road To Jump Start Your Chevrolet: 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. 11 NOTICE: tne otner system Isn’t a lz-vo~t --/stem with a negative ground, botn Yzhiclescan be damaged. 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.
A , Open the hoods and locate the batteries. CAUTION: A An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light.
Problems an the Road I Fans or other movingengine L parts can injure you badly. eep your hands away from moving -u-tsonce the engines are running. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to 7. Don't let the other end touch metal. the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Usea remote with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one, has one.
8. 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 doesn't go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery. but not near engine parts that move.
Problems on the Road A le =Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a CM dealer or a professional towing service tow yourChevrolet. The usual towing equipment is a sling-type (A) or a wheel-lift (B) or car carrier (C) tow truck. If your vehicle hasbeen 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 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 transmission should be in Neutral and the parking brake released. Don’t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels, unless you must.
Problems on the Road Attach a separate safety chain around outboard end of each lower control arm. Rear Towing Hook-Ups not tow with sling-typc Attach T-hook chains in front of rear wheels in bottom of frame rail on both sides. equipment or fascia/fog light damage will occu Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. I ~ contact.
I c Do not tow with sling-type eauipment or rear bumDer valance equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Engine Overheating Attach a separate safety chain around outboard end of the rear axle. You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Chevrolet's instrument panel. You may also find a low coolant warning light on your Chevrolet instrument panel. NOTICE: I could damage a vehicle.
Problems on the Road If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine: W 1 L d r - W L U U I ILJN.' Steam from an overheated engine canbum you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam comingfrom x. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicleuntil it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquidsin it can catch fire.You or others could be badly burned.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, If you get the overheat warning with no and park your vehicle right away. sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: If there’s still no sign of steam, you can 1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it idle the engine for two or three minutes off. while you’re parked, to see if the warning 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the stops. But then, if you still have the highest fan speed and open the warning, TURN OFF THE ENGINE window as necessary.
Problems on the Road I. .. . I On the V8 engine you’ll see this: 1. Coolant recovery tank 2. Radiator pressure cap 3. Electric engine fans If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. When it is cool, remove the coolant recovery tank cap and look at the dipstick. The coolant level shouldbe at or above FULL COLD.
I eng~ witho ru tolar . - -.. . [f there seems to be no leak, check to see f the electric engine fan is running. If the :ngine is overheating, the fan should be -unning. If it isn’t, your vehicle needs iervice. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above FULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank.
Problems on the Road I and crack the engine, radiator, heater core andother parts. Use the recommended coolant. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above FULL COLD, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling systemis cool before you do it. CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
P How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (3.4LL32 (Code S ) Engine) 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiatorpressure cap and upper radiator hose, isno longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) 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, but now push down as you turn it.
Problems on the Road 1 i . A 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to FULL COLD. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose 0 . . . 200 getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan( s). By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower.
m . 7. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure Hom7to Add Coolant to the Radiator the arrows on the pressure cap line up (5.7L LTl (Code P) Engine) like this. 'he II 1 engine(Code P) ha ;pecmc radiator fill procedure. %lure to follow this procedure 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops.
Problems on the Road -4 "sl I I 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. L 1 You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. ,oolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. I 11 I 3. After the engine cools, open the air bleed valves on the heater return hose and water pump inlet. . 202 4. Fill with the proper mix.
A 6. Continue to fill the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. 7. Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from the engine and compartment. 8. Start the engine and allow it to run in idle for approximately four minutes. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator will be lower. Add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
Problems on the Road 1 F . I $. lh ' Y C I . If a Tire Goes Flat 9. Shut the engine off and replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up like this. 10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the proper level. For a complete drain. flush and refill, see your Chevrolet dealer or a Chevrolet Carnaro Service Manual. To purchase a service manual, see "Service Publications" in the Index.
’ I Changing a Flat lire A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level acts much like a skid and may require the place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. same correction you’duse in-a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from CAUTION: the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle A Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll under control by steering the way you over you or other people.
Problems on the Road The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you'll need is in the rear area. Find the plastic screw heads in the trim panel over the spare tire. Use a coin or a key to turn the screw heads until the slots point front and back. Lift the trim panel and move it out of the way, ... 206 If you have speakers in the trim panel, the speaker wire should belong enough to remove the trim panel without disconnecting the wire.
A. Remove the wing nut and adapter and pull out the spare. Start with the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). The jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt. Turn the wheel wrench to the right to raise the lift head a little.
Problems on the Road H If your wheel has a center cap,pry it off using the wheel wrench. 208 If your vehicle has a bolt-on wheel cover, loosen the plastic caps using the wheel wrench and remove the wheel cover. If your vehicle has optional alloy wheels, each wheel may have one locknut in place of the standard wheel nut. A special wheel lock key (removal tool) and instructions are located in the center console. Attach the wheel lock key to the socket of the wheel wrench.
Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. Position the jack under the vehicle. There Stay away from the moldings or fender is a notch in the vehicle's rocker flange. flanges to avoid damaging them. Raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch nearest the flat tire. ' Getting under a vtmicle when IL is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported onlv bv a iack.
Problems on the Road Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicIe to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle. I- 210 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far mough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
i I A Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.
Problems on the Road , .: il Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a wrench counterclockwise. Lower thejack criss-cross sequence as shown. completely. CAUTION: Don't try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel cover in the rear area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. NOTICE: ,A improperly tightened wheel II nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Replace the jack, wheel wrench and flat tire using the storage instructions. When you replace the trim panel, be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip. 1. TrimPanel 2. Bolt 3. Cover J 4. Jack 5. Wing Nut 6. Adapter 7. Compact Spare Tire 8. Full-SizeTire 9. CarpetFlap IO.
Problems on the Road Compact Spare I I , Storing aJacK, a tlre or otner 4 equipment in the passenger Ldmpartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all thesein the proper place. I 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 kPa).
w 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 yourvehicl 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.
Problems on the Road I I If you let your tires spin at high \ speed, they can explode and you or others could be injured. And, the transmissionor other partsof the vehiclecanoverheat.Thatcould cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as littleas possible. Don’t spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. ... 216 Rocking your vehicle to get it out: III Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the .ires.
Part b Service & Appearance Care Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Checking Things under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 HoodRelease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service & Appearance Care 1 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. 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.
NOTICE: Fuel The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top leftof your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle Identification Number” in the Index.) 3.4L L32 (Code S) Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the U.S. 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 U.S.
Service & Appearance Care 5.7L LT1 (Code P) Be sure the posted octane for premiumis Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at at least 91 (at least89 for middle grade 91 octaneor higher. You may use middle and 87 for regular).If the octaneis less grade or regular unleaded gasolines, but than 87,you may geta heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s bad enough, your vehicle may not accelerateas well. it can damage your engine. The gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM D48 14 in theU.S.
Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol. I NOTICE: I rue1 mat is more than 3% metha is bad for your vehicle. Don’t useit. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system andalso damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be covered under your rranty. And even at 5% or less, there must be “cosolvents” and corrosion preventers in this fuelto help avoid these problems.
Service & Appearance Care I To check on fuel availability, ask an auto Filling Your Tank Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country club, or contact a major oil company that outside theU.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel does business in the country where you’ll be driving. may be hard to find. Do not use leaded Gasoline vaporis highly You can also writeus at the following gasoline. If you use even one tankful, flammable.
Checking Things under the Hood To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the When you put the cap back on, turn it to left (counterclockwise). the right untilyou hear a clicking noise. Hood Release I A If you get gasoline on you and then something ignites it, you could be badlyburned. Gasoline can spray outon you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Service 8t Appearance Care c Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the hood release. I I Lift the hood. I CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood * xtric fan. 224 Y 3.4L L32 (Code S ) When you open the hood you'll see. 1. Battery 2. Engine Coolant Reservoir 3. Engine Oil Dipstick 4. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (if equipped) 5. Air Cleaner 6. Oil Fill Cap 7.
I \I -:E= 1 f When you open the hood you'll see: 1. Battery 2. Engine Coolant Reservoir 3. Engine Oil Dipstick 4. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (if equipped) 5. Air Cleaner 6. Oil Fill Cap 7 . .Brake Fluid Reservoir 8, Power Steering Reservoir 9. Windshield Washer Reservoir 10. Engine Fans 11. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) II I Things that burn can get on hot b engine parts and start a fire.
Service & Appearance Care Engine Oil 3.4L L32 (Code S) 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, . = 226 5.7L LTl (Code P) Turn off the engine and give the oil afew minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. To Check Engine Oil (3.
5.7L LT1 (Code P) 3.4L L32 (Code S: 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. When to Add Oil: To Check Engine Oil (5.7LLT1 (Code P)Engine) If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index. Pull out the dipstick slightly.
Service & Appearance Care Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade Engine Oils For best fuel economy and cold starting, select the lowestSAE viscosity grade oil for the expected temperature range. I HOT WEATHER LOOK FOR THIS LABEL What Kind of Oil to Use: Look for three things: SG SG must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined with other quality designations, suchas SG/CC, SG/CD, SF, SG, CC, etc. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) levels of quality.
You should look for this on the oil When to Change Engine Oil: container, and use only those oils that See if any one of these is truefor you: display the logo. 0 Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 GM Goodwrench@oil (in Canada, GM km). Engine Oil) meets allthe requirements for It’s below freezing outside and most your vehicle. trips are less than 10 miles (16 km). The engine is at low speed most of the Engine Oil Additives: time (as in door-to-door delivery, orin Don’t add anything to your oil.
Service & Appearance Care I air Cleaner What to Do with Used Oil: - tefer to the Maintenance Schedule to Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, letermine whento replace theair filter. be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from iee “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ in the filter before disposal. Don’t ever he Index. dispose of oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodiesof water.
IL A u I IUIV.’ Operating the engine with the , air cleaner off can cause you or others tobe burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires.If it isn’t you there, and the engine backfires, could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with theair cleaner off. L . m I I If the air cleaner isoff, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire.
Service & Appearance Care 2. Disconnect the plastic clamp on the duct. Pull apart the connection. m m . 232 3. Pull the air cleaner straight up. Unclamp the metal clips. 4. Open the air cleaner and remove the filtcr.
Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change: A good time to check your automatic transmission 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 a Chevrolet dealership Service Department.
Service & Appearance Care A 3 5.7L LTl (Code P) 3.4L L32 (Code S) if outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more. If it's colder than 50°F (lO°C), you may have to idle the engine longer. A hot check must follow when fluid is added during a cold check. To check the fluid hotor cold: 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. 0 0 Place the shift lever in P (Park) with the parking brake applied.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and If the fluid level is low, add only enough read the lower level. The fluid level of the proper fluid to bring the level upto must be in the COLD area for a cold the COLD area for a cold check or the check or in theHOT area or HOT area for a hot check. It doesn’t take cross-hatched area fora hot check. much fluid, generally less thana pint. 4. If the fluid levelis where it should be, Don’t overfill. We recommend you use push the dipstick back in all the way.
Service & Appearance Care ~1 NOTICE: I l 100 mucn or too mtIe nula can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hn engine parts, starting a fire. Be s to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case. ... 236 l Then, follow these steps: 1.
II A i I L 1 Rear Axle Hydrauhc Clutcn The hydraulic clutch in your vehicle is self-adjusting. 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 what to add. See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. How to Check: The proper fluid should be added if the level is below the STEP mark on the reservoir. See the instructions on the reservoir cap.
Service & Appearance Care Engine Coolant What to Use: Standard and Limited-Slip Differential Use Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 gear lubricant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating or if you need to add coolant to your radiator, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. I The proper coolant for your Chevrolet will: 0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
What to Use: Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets“GM Specification 1825M,” which won’t damage aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush and refill. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. Adding only plain water to b your coding system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will.
Service & Appearance Care 1 Adding Coolant To Check Coolant: When your engine is cold, check the dipstick onthe cap of the coolant recovery tank. The coolant level should be at FULL COLD, or a little higher. When yourengine is warm, the level on the dipstick should be upto FULL HOT, or a little higher. 9 240 If you have the 5.
Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steamand scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the pressure cap -even alittle when the engine and radiator are ,dd coolant mix at the recovery tank, but Radiator Pressure Cap(All Engines) e careful not to spill it. L NOTICE: I CAU TION: Your radiator capis a 18 psi ~ I You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Service & Appearance Care 3.4L L32 (Code S) When you replace your radiator pressure cap. an AC3 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: Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
;.,, 5.7L LTl (Code P) 0 0 Windsmeld Washer Fluid When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the H mark. When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be at the C mark. What to Add: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. 11 To Add: Open the cap labeledWASHER FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid untilthe bottle is full.
Service & Appearance Care 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions fo adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer id. c t Water can cause the solution freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t cleana, well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only 314 full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage thetank if it i s completely full.
II A L , Ifyou have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. ‘-L: fluid will burnif the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine when to check your brake fluid. See “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” in the Index. - b Check Brake Fluid: You can check the brake fluid without tEking off the cap. Just lookat the brake fl.uid reservoir.
Service & Appearance Care Battery 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 itis 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.
I Vehicle Storage If you’re not going todrive 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. CAUTION: I Batterieshave acid thatcan burn you and gas that can if explode. You canbebadlyhurt vou aren’t careful. See “Jump :Starting” in the Index for tips on working around a battery without nettinn hurt. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods.
Service & Appearance Care A Headlights Headlight Aiming Your vehicle has a mini-quadheadlight system. These headlights have vertical and horizontal indicators. When the headlights are properly installed and adjusted, and the vehicle is on level ground, both indicators will read in the center of the gage. If they do not, you can adjust the aim. To adjust the aim of your headlights: 1. Move your vehicle to a level surface. Use a spirit level to be sure.
m 2. Start with the vertical (up and down) headlight aim. Don’t try to adjust the horizontal (left and right) aim first. 3. Check the vertical aim for each headlight and adjust it as necessary. 4. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the bubble comesto the center of the gage- 5. Now adjust the horizontal aim. Check the horizontal aim for each headlight and adjust it as necessary. 6. Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the line comes tothe center of the gage. 7.
Service & Appearance Care f- 7 i Be careful not to move the aiming screws when you replace the headlight. If the headlight being replaced was properly aimed, the new one will be also if it is properly installed. t 1 ... 250 1. Remove the Torx@head screws at the end of the aimingring. 2. The aiming ring will swing open like a gate. Remove the aiming ring from the assembly. Place it face down, with the aim indicator up. Be careful not to damage the aimingbubble.
r 1 . .. I 3. Pull the headlight out of the assembly. 6. Place the new headlight in the 9. Check the headlight aim indicators. Remove the wiring connector from the headlight assembly. The socket must The horizontal indicator (A) should be be pointing in the same direction the headlight socket by lifting the plastic on 0 (zero). If the vehicle is level, the socket on the burned out bulb was. locking tabs on the connector and vertical indicator (B) should also be pulling it from the socket. on 0 (zero).
Service Station Information , Center High-Mounted Stoplight To replace the bulb: 1. Remove the two screws in the stoplight lens. , ' 2. Gently pull the assembly out and remove the bulb from the back of the assembly. 3. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. Front 'hrn Signal 1. Using a screwdriver, remove the plastic screws from the deflector under the vehicle. Move the deflector out of the way.
* , 2. Turn and pull out the socket and the bulb. 3. Pull out the bulb. 4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. Rear Lights To change any rear bulb, you have to remove the entire housing. 1. Remove the trim panel from the side that you are replacing the bulb. 2. Pull back the carpet. 3. Remove the wing nuts.
Service Station Information L h U 4. Pull the assembly off from the outside. 5. To remove a socket with a tab, press the tab and turn the socket counterclockwise. To remove a socket without a tab, turn the socket counterclockwise. 6. To remove the bulb, push in and turn it counterclockwise, then pull it out. 7. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. Rear Sidemarker To replace a rear sidemarker bulb: 1, Remove the screw from the sidemarker assembly. 2.
DATE GVWR 01/91 5713LB CAPACITY WEIGHT TIRE SIZE GAWRFRT ZS03LB GAWR RR <. . BBW v) INFORMATION Loading Your Vehicle The other label is the Certification label, Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The found on the rear edge of the driver’s Tire-Loading Information label found on door.
Service 81Appearl nee Care NOTICE: 11 Your warranty does not coverparts or components that fail becauseof overloading. If you put things inside your vehiclelike suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else-they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stopor turn quickly, orif there is a crash, they’ll keep going. 9 256 Tires CAUTION: A Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or tu&, or in a crash. a Put things in the rear area of your vehicle.
CAUTION: Poorly maintainedand improperly used tires are dangerous. a Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Underinflated tires pose thesame danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your t i r e s are cold.
Service & Appearance Care ’ \ L When to Check: Check your tiresonce a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should beat 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check: Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply lookingat 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.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on - the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.
Service & Appearance Care I rating, traction, ride and other things Iduring normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, 1&he TPC number will be followed by a “MS” (for mud and snow). If you ever replace your tireswith 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. 260 bA u I /w/v.
Treadwear Traction - A, B, C Temperature - A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rateof 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.
Service & Appearance Care represent higher levelsof performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: 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. ... 262 Those grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires.
Each new wheel should have the same Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel the one it replaces. nuts should be replaced.If the wheel If you need to replace any of your wheels, leaks air out, replace it (except some wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them aluminum wheels, which can sometimes only with new GM original equipment be repaired).
Service & Appearance Care Tire Chains Used Replacement Wheels .I The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brakei.i_. cooling, speedometer/odometer .y!g@ calibration, headlight aim, bumper32 height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. ‘ ) 1 I L ... 264 I /8* r u w l l g it uscu WIIGGI U I I yuul vehicle is dangerous. You can’t n n O W how it’s been used or how many miles it’s been driven.
r!eaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. m e r s can burst into - me if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some a= d zerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything container to clean your Chevrokt, be sure to follow the instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Service & Appearance Care Cleaning the Insideof Your Chevrolet Use a vacuum cleaner often to get ridof dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl 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. m . . 266 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.
I 1 0 0 0 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 an air hose, a hair dryer or a heat lamp. NOTICE: ~ Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp. You could scorch the fabric. B Wipe with a clean cloth. Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Service & Appearance Care Special Cleaning Problems Non-greasy stains: Like catsup, coffee Greasy or oily stains: Like grease, oil, (black), egg, fruit,fruit juice, milk, soft butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee withdrinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood. cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and sponge the soiled area with cool water. asphalt. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions above.
Cleaning Vinyl or Leather Just 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 solvent-type vinyl/leather cleaner. Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel.
Service 8t Appearance Care Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield Wiper blades should be checked on a and Wiper Blades regular basis and replaced when worn. If the windshield is not clear after using Cleaning Twin Lift-off Roof Panels the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other Special care is necessary when cleaning, removing and/or storing the roof panels. material may be on the blade or windshield, 0 Flush off dust and dirt with water, then dry the panels.
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 (non-detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents shouldbe flushed promptly and not allowedto dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with asoft, clean chamois or a100%cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
Service & Appearance Care I White Sidewall Tires Your Chevrolet dealer hasa GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner.You can use a stiff brush with it. Weatherstrips These are places where glassor metal meets rubber. Silicone grease there will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months.
Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Chemicals used for ice and snow remova Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne and dust control can collecton the pollutants can fall upon and attack painted underbody. If theseare not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occuron surfaces on your vehicle.
Service Station Information Appearance Care and Maintenance Muterials ~ PART NUMBER SIZE 1051 516 32 02. (0.946 L) Washer Solvent and GasLine De-lcer Windshield washing system and gas line 1 050172 1050173 lo501 74 1050214 1050244 1052884 1050427 1050429 lo501 09 1052870 12345579 1 051 398 1051 51 5 1050201 16 12345881 123451 20 1052753 1052497 1052535 1050011 12345347 1052271 USAGE DESCRIPTION 16 oz. (0.473 L) Tar and RoadOil Remover Also old waxes, polishes 16 oz. (0.
o TESTVNXX3XX009696 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier foryour Chevrolet. It appears on a plate in the front cornerof the instrument panel, on the driver’s side.You can see itif you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appearson the Vehicle Certification and ServiceParts labels and the certificatesof title and registration. Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN is the engine code for your 1993 GM engine.
Service & Appearance Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits inyour vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. There aretwo fuse centers on your vehicle. One is in the left sideof your instrument panel. 9 276 The other is in the engine compartment.
Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers 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 or goes away. 6 - Brake LighVCruise Release Switch; Hazard Flasher (20 Amp.) 7 - Power Door Locks; Power Mirrors; Hatch Release (15 Amp.) 8 - Audio Alarm Module; Base@ Relay; Courtesy Lights: Console Compartment, Glove Box, Dome, Rearview Mirror and Radio (15 Amp.
Service & Appearance Care Underhood Electrical Center Fuses 1 -Electronic Brake Control Module (5 Amp.) 2 -Fog Lamps (20 Amp.) 3 - Not Used 4 -Not Used 5 -Anti-Lock Brake System(5 Amp.) 6 - Coolant Fan Relays;EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid; Exhaust Gas Recirculation; Low Coolant Relay; Reverse Lockout Solenoid (10 Amp.) 278 7 -Air Injection Pump Assembly; Air Pump Relay (20 Amp.) 8 -Not Used 9 -Fuel Injectors (7.5 Amp.) 10 -Fuel Injectors (7.5 Amp.
Replacement Bulbs Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Automatic Transmission Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1141 Center High-Mounted Stoplight ....................................... 921 Cluster ...............................................
I Service & Appearance Care II Capacities and Specifications Engine Type VINEnnineCodeS ............................................... V6 VINEngineCodeP ............................................... V8 Fuel Delivery ............................................. Fuel Injection ValveArrangement ............................................. In-Head Piston Displacement VIN Engine Code S .................................... .207 CID (3.4L) 350 CID (5.7L) VIN Engine Code P ..................................
Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 163C 75-60 Battery ........................................................ Engine Oil Filter VINEngineCodeS .............................................PF47 VINEngineCodeP ............................................. PF25 FuelFilter ...................................................... GF578 PCV Valve VINEndingeCodeS .........................................
Service & Appearance Care Capacities (Approximate) The following approximate capacities are given in U.S. and metric conversions. Air Conditioningt . . . . . . Seetherefrigerantinformationlabelunderthehood. Automatic Transmission Drain and Refill ....................................... 10 pt. (4.7 L)* Overhaul VIN Engine Code S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.7 pt. (7.9 L)* VIN Engine Code P ................................ 22.4 pt. (10.
Crankcase VIN Engine Code S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 qt. (3.8 L)** VIN Engine CodeP Without Filter Change ................................ 4.0 qt. (3.8 L)** With Filter Change ...................................4.5 qt. (4.3 L)** Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.5 gal. (58.7 L) Manual Transmission 5.9 pt. (2.8 L)* Five-Speed ........................................... Six-Speed . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS I I T h i s part covers the maintenance requiredfor your Chevrolet . Your vehicle needs these services toretain its safety. dependability and emission control performance. . Part Section Maintenance Schedule Introduction: A Word about Maintenance........................... 286 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............................286 How This Part Is Organized ................................. 287 A Scheduled Maintenance Services......
Maintenance Schedule Introduction: A Word about Maintenance Your Vehicle and the Environment 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.
How This Part Is Organized The remainder of this part is divided into five sections: “Section 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. CAUTION: 1 Performingmaintenanceworkonavehiclecanbe - dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured.
Maintenance Schedule Introduction: A Word about Maintenance (Cont.) “Section 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 - 288 “Section 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 section.
Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. 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.
Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: When most trips are less than 4 miles WHAT TO SERVICE (6 km). When most trips are less than 10 miles ITEM See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance (16 km) and outside temperatures Services” following SchedulesI and II. NO. remain below freezing.
The services shown in this schedule up to 48,000 miles (80 000 km) should be rformed after 48,000 miles at the same intervals.
Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) ITEM NO. WHAT TO SERVICE WHEN TO PERFORM See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services” following SchedulesI and II. Miles (kilometers) or Months (whichever occursfirst). Schedule I1 Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply. 2 4 *An Emission Control Service. r?r n e U.S.
The services shown in this schedule up to 45,000 miles (75 O00 km) should be performed after 45,000 miles at the same intervals. MILES (000) 7.5 I 15 KILOMETERS f000) I I I 22.5 I 30 I 1 e I 37.
Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Eirplanation of Scheduled Maintenance Semices Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule 11. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All ITEM NO. SERVICE 1 Engine Oil andFilterChange* - Alwaysuse SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity.
ITEM NO. SERVICE 5 Cooling System Service* - Drain, flushandrefill the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Keep coolant at the proper mixture as specified. See “Coolant” in the Index. This provides proper freeze protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine operating temperature. ITEM NO. SERVICE Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose clamps.
Maintenance Schedule aection A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) ITEM NO. SERVICE 6 TransmissionService - For manualtransmissions, fluid doesn’t require changing. For automatic transmissions, change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 OOO km) 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.
ITEM NO. SERVICE 9 AirCleanerFilterandCrankcaseVentilation Filter Replacement* - Replace every 30,000 miles (50 OOO km) or more often under dusty conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals for your driving conditions. ITEM NO. SERVICE 10 Fuel Tank, CapandLinesInspections** Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails and injection assembly, if equipped) for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage. Replace parts as needed.
Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks 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 Section D.
At least Once a Month CHECK OR SERVICE I Tire Inflation WHAT TO DO Check tire inflation. Make sure they 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. At least Twice a Year I CHECK OR SERVICE Hydraulic Clutch System Inspection I WHAT TO DO Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See “Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” inthe Index.
Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.) At lead Once a Year CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Lubricate all body door hinges, including the hatchback lid. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, rear compartment, console doors and any folding seat hardware. Section D tells you what to use. ’. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around tne vehicle. 2.
At I feast Once a Year (CONT.) CHECK OR SERVICE I 1 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock-BTS: Steering Column Lock WHAT TO DO CAUTlON: I \ When .you are doingthischeck, the vehiclecouldmovesuddenly.Ifitdoes,you or others could be iniured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary).
Maintenance Schedule Section 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 INSPECTION OR SERVICE I department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections (Cont.) INSPECTION OR SERVICE WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ~~ Rear Axle Service Check the gearlubricant level in the rear axleand add if needed. See “Rear Axle”in the Index. A fluid loss in this system may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair it if needed. If your vehicle is used to pull a trailer, change the gear lubricant7,500 every miles (12 500 km). Brake System Inspection Inspect thecomplete system.
Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM USAGE dealer. FLUIWLUBRICANT Engine Oil GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the proper viscosity. The SG designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as SGKC, SGKD, or SF, SG, CC, etc.
Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Cont.) ~- I ~ USAGE Key Lock Cylinders FLUID/LUBRICANT Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276or 1052277). Automatic Transmission Engine Oil. Shift Linkage Clutch Linkage Pivot Points Engine Oil. Floor Shift Linkage Engine Oil.
FLUIDILUBRICANT USAGE Rear Axle (Standard and Limited-Slip Differential) Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring Anchor b. ReleasePawl Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271) or SAE $OW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant. a. Engineoil. b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497) or equivalent. ~~ ~ Hood and door hinges, rear folding seat, fuel door hinge, rear compartment lid hinges Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109).
Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule I DATE ... 308 ODOMETER READING or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
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-1 L H e r e you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This part also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Part 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GM Participation in Better Business Bureau Mediation/Arbritration Program . . . . Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands, call 1-809-763- 13 15. Your satisfaction and goodwill are In all other overseas locations, contact important to yourdealer and Chevrolet. GM International Export Sales in Normally, any concerns with the sales Canada bycalling 1-416-644-4 1 12.
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage 0 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 Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 A listing of all Chevrolet Branch Offices and offices outside the U.S. which can assist you can also be found in the warranty booklet.
Cuslomer Assistance Information GM Participation in Better Business Bureau mediation/arbitration program called BBB AUTO LINE.
mediation, eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator at an informal hearing. The arbitrator will render a decision in your case, which you may accept or reject. If you accept a valid arbitrator decision. G M will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute settlement process should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file your complaint to the time a decision is rendered (or 47 days if you did not first contact your dealer or Chevrolet).
Customer Assistance Information P .Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. If you believe that your vehicle has a To contact NHTSA, you may either call defect which could cause a crash or could the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at cause injury or death, you should 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0 123in the immediately inform the National Washington, D.C.
\‘r Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Chevrolet Roadside Assistance To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Chevrolet is excited to announce the Transport Canada) in a situation like this, establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please Assistance Center.
Customer Assistance Information Servzce Publications 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.
I performance in the field. We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better. Now, you can get these bulletins too. Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensive repairs which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle.
Customer Assistance Information will be listed in the most recent Cut out the ordering form, fill it out, and publication for that model year.This mail it in. We will then see to it that an means you may want to wait until the end index is mailed to you.There is no charge for indexes for the 1989- 1993 model of the model year before ordering an index, if you are interested in buying years. PSP’s pertaining to a current model year Toll-Free Telephone Number car or truck.
1993 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicingof pur vehicle can be purchasedby filling out the Service Publications Order Form in this book and mailing it with your check, money order or credit card informationto Helm, Incorporated(address listed below).
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Index A d d i n g Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 AM/FM Stereo With Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . 117 Add-on ElectricalEquipment .... 275 With Compact Disc Player. 25 AirBags ...................... Delco-Base@ ............. 121 How theSystemWorks . . . . . . . . 27 AM Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Servicing Your Chevrolet with theSystem ................ 30 Antenna.FixedMast ........... 129 SystemLight ................ 26 Anti-lockBrakes(ABS) ......... 143 SystemWarningLight ..
Brakes Adjustment ................. 146 Anti-lock(ABS) ............. 143 Fluid ...................... 245 MasterCylinder ............. 244 70 Parking ..................... PedalTravel ................ 146 RearDrum ................. 145 System Parts. Replacing ....... 246 SystemWarningLight ........ 100 Trailer ..................... 177 Wear Indicators.Disc ......... 145 Braking (Control of a Vehicle) .... 141 Braking in Emergencies ......... 146 “Break.1n. NewVehicle ........ 55 BrightnessControl ..........
ChildRestraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 RearSeat ................... 38 RightFrontSeat .............. 40 Top Strap ................... 37 Where to Put the .............. 36 Children (Safety Belts) ........... 34 Children Larger (Safety Belts) ..... 43 CigaretteLighter ............... 95 Circuit Breakers. Fuses and . . . . . . 276 CityDriving .................. 160 Cleaner.Air .................. 230 Cleaning Fabric. Using Foam-Type Cleaneron ............... 266 Fabric.
Controls Air Conditioner .............. 112 Brightness .................. 85 comfort .................... 110 Cruise ...................... 80 Featuresand ................. 47 Heater ...................... 110 MainLight .................. 85 SeatsandSeat ............... 12 Coolant Adding .................... 240 Engine .................... 238 How to Add to the Coolant RecoveryTank ............ 197 How to Add to the Radiator ............. 199. 201 Temperature Gage. Engine ..... 102 ...332 113 Cooling ....
Defogging and Defrosting Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 12 Delco-Base@ AM/FM Stereo withCompactDisc Player . . . . . 121 Delco-Loc II/Theft-Deterrent Feature .................... 124 DiscBrake Wear Indicators ...... 145 DoingYourOwn Service Work . . . 218 Door Locks .................... 50 DoorLocks.Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1 Downhill. Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 DriverPosition (Safety Belt) . . . . . . 21 Driving A Long Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . AtNight . . . . .
Index Exhaust.Engine ................ 74 Extender.SafetyBelt ............ 44 F a b r i c Protection ............. 267 Fan Control Knob .............. 110 FeaturesandControls ........... 47 Filling YourTank .............. 222 FinishCare(Paint) ............. 271 FinishDamage(Paint) .......... 273 FixedMastAntenna ............ 129 Flashers.HazardWarning ....... 184 Flat Tire. Changing a ........... 205 Flat. If a Tire Goes ............. 204 FloorMats .................... 95 Fluid.AutomaticTransmission ...
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature ... 102 Engine Oil Pressure .......... 104 Fuel ...................... 100 Warning Lights and Indicators ... 99 Gasolines for Cleaner Air . . . . . . . 221 Glass ........................ 269 Glove Box .................... 92 GM Participation in Better ........... Business Bureau Mediation/ Arbitration Program . . . . . . . . 3 16 H a l o g e n Bulbs ............... 247 HatchRelease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 HatchRelease.Remote . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation . Tire Pressure ......... 257 InstrumentPanel ............... 96 Instrument Panel and Clusters ..... 98 Instrument Panel. Cleaning the Top of ..................... 269 InteriorLights ................. 86 JumpStarting Keys ................ ........................ L a n e Change Indicator. TurnSignal and .............. Lap-Shoulder Belt (Safety Belts) ...................... Larger Children (Seats and SafetyBelts) ................. Latches.FrontSeatback ..........
M a i n Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Main Light Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Maintenance Inspections. Periodic . . . . . . . . . 303 Materials. Appearance Care and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Record .................... 308 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Services. Scheduled . . . . . . . . . . 289 When Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . 18 1 Making Turns (With a Trailer) . . . . 178 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 103 Manual Four-Way Seat . . . . . . . .
Index P (Park) Shifting into ........... 71 P (Park), Shifting out of .......... 72 Paint Chemical Spotting ........... 273 Finish Care ................. 271 FinishDamage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Foreign Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Parking Brake ...................... 70 Downhill .................. 168 OnHills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 On Hills (with a Trailer) . . . . . . . 180 Over Things ThatBurn ........ 74 Uphill ..................... 168 YourVehicle .................
Rainy Weather Tips. Some Other ..................... 157 237 RearAxle .................... RearAxle.Limited-Slip .......... 70 RearDrumBrakes ............. 145 Rear Seat Passengers (Safety 32 Belts) ...................... RearSeatback.Folding . . . . . . . . . . 15 RearTowingHook-Ups ......... 192 Rear Window Defogger . . . . . . . . . . 1 14 RecliningFrontSeatbacks ........ 13 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 305 Recovery.Off-Road ............ 149 Release 51 Hatch ......................
Index Road. Your Driving and the ...... 131 Roads.HillandMountain ....... 165 Roadside Assistance. Chevrolet . . . 3 19 Rocking Your Vehicle to GetitOut .................. 216 Roof Panels. Twin Lift-off ....... 88 RunningLights.Daytime ......... 85 Running Your Engine while You’reParked ................ 75 Safety Belts Adults ...................... 21 Airbags .................... 25 Careof .................... 269 Children .................... 34 Extender .................... 44 HowtoWearProperly .........
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 18 and Appearance Care ......... 2 17 EngineSoonLight . . . . . . . . . . . 103 PartsIdentificationLabel . . . . . . 275 Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Publications Ordering Information.Chevrolet ...... 323 Work. Doing Your Own ....... 2 18 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Shape of RoadSigns . . . . . . . . . . . 133 SheetMetalDamage . . . . . . . . . . . 272 ShiftSpeeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index T T o p Sunshades .............. 90 Tachometer .................... 99 Tank.FillingYour ............. 222 TemperatureControlKnob ....... 110 Theft ......................... 52 Theft Deterrent Feature/ Delco-Loc I1 ................ 124 How to Change Your Security 127 Code .................... Setting Your Security Code .................... 124 Shutting off the .............. 125 Unlocking the Audio System after aPowerFailure . . . . . . . 126 Thermostat ................... 242 TiltWheel ..............
Trailer BackingUpwith a ........... Brakes .................... Driving on Grades with a . . . . . . Drivingwitha .............. Following Distance with a ..... If You Do Decide to Pull a ..... MakingTurns with a ......... Parking on Hills with a ........ Passingwitha .............. Tongue.Weightof the ........ Towing a ................... ... Towing.MaintenanceWhen Turn Signals When Towing a ................. Weightofthe ............... When You Are Readyto Leave after Parking on a Hill ........
Index Ventilation .................... 112 Ventilation System. Flow-Through . 114 VentilationTips ................ 114 Vision.Night ................. 153 Visor Vanity Mirror. Covered ...... 94 Visors. Sun .................... 94 Voltmeter .................... 103 Devices.Other .............. 184 HazardFlashers ............. 184 Lights.GagesandIndicators .... 99 Safety ....................... 7 VehicleDamage ............... 8 WasherFluid.Windshield ....... 243 Washer.Windshield .............
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Service Station Information Hood Release See Page 223. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservorr See Page 243. Battery The Delco Freedom@ battery needs no water. See Page 246. Cooling System Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick and Fill Cap (3.4L L32 (CodeS ) Engine) See Page 226. Engine Oil Dipstick andFill Cap (5.7L LT1 (CodeP)Engine) See Page 226. Cold Tire Pressure Check coolant at the coolant recovery tank by using the dipstick. Add coolant at the coolant recovery tank.
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