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Supplement to the1997 Chevrolet Lumina and Monte Carlo Owner’s Manuals This is a correction toinformationfound on page 2-34and 2-35 (Lumina)and page 2-34 (Monte Carlo). Daytime Running Lamps/ Automatic Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
e / 1 I This is a correction to informationfound on page 6-58 and 6-59for Lumina and Monte Carlo. Instrument Panel Fuse Block B Not Used C Power Windows D Power Seats E Not Used Fuse 1 Rating Description Cigar Lighter-- Instrument Panel and Console Cigar Lighters Not Used Not Used HVAC -- HVAC Control Assembly Solenoid Box, Mix Motor, DRL Module, HVAC Control Head, Defogger Relay, (S.E.O.) Digital Speedometer Circuit Breaker Description A Not Used 2 5 Hazard Flasher 6 R.H.
This isa correction to informution found on page 6-58 and 6-59for Lumina and Monte Carlo. Fuse Rating Description Fuse Rating Description 7 Starter Relay 17 Not Used 8 Not Used 18 Not Used 9 Not Used 19 10 YP Electronics Battery -- Chime Module, Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), Theft-Deterrent Module, Radio DLC Power Accessory #1-- Door Lock Switches, Trunk Courtesy Lamp,O/S Mirror Switch, (S.E.O.
: This is a correction to information foundon page 6-58 and 6-59for M i n a and Monte Carlo. 1 Fuse 28 4 Rating Description CTSY Lamps -- Vanity Mirrors, UP Compartment Lamp, US Lighted Rearview Mirror, Dome Lamp Fuse Rating Description 38 Radio -- Radio, Power Drop 39 I/P Electronics Ignition Feed-Headlamp Switch,Instrument Cluster, Chime Module, Keyless Entry Receiver, Stoplamp switch (TCC and BTSI) (S.E.O.
0The 1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner’s Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “air bag” system. 2-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Chevrolet. 3- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name LUMINAare registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. This manual includesthe latest information atthe time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after thattime without further notice.For vehicles first soldin Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wheneverit appears in this manual.
The dynamic William C. “Billy” Durant shified gears from making carriages to making cars, forming half the team thatgave birth to Chevrolet. Louis Chevrolet, the other half of the team, at the wheel of his experimental “Classic Six, which enteredproduction in I912. That year 2999 vehicles were produced.
I I the In 1932 Chevrolet introduced Synchro-Mesh transmission oflered a host of accessories -- including such niceties as clock! 1 and , - .
r""'-"--'-""" I I I I I I I I I . :, ..:: ~ The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public -- and was poweredby an available fuel-injected V8. I I I I I 60's automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Camaro, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8. Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition of quality and value.
How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive theirnew vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learnabout the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in the back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there is something thatcould damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not becovered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what do to to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words.
Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
0Sectio-- 1 Seats andRestraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Chevrolet and how to use your safety belts properly. You can a learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
Seats and Seat Controls This section tellsyou how to adjust the seatsand explains reclining seatbacks and head restraints. 2-Way Manual Front Seat I A CAUTION: You can lose control of the 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 vehicleis not moving. 1-2 Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it.
Driver’s 4-Way Manual Seat (Option) The driver’s seatmay have a bar and a handle underthe front edge of the seat.Lift the barto unlock the seat and to slideit forward and backward.
Driver’s Side Power Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks FRONT (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down to lower the frontof the seat. CENTER (B):Move theseat forward or backward by holding the control to the front or to the back. Raiseor lower the seat by holding the control up or down. REAR (C): Raise the rearof the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down to lower the ofrear the seat.
I But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting ina reclined position whenyour vehicle is in motioncan be dangerous.Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’tdo their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder beltcan’t do its job because it won’t be against yourbody. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could gointo it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt can’tdo its job either. In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen.
Safety Belts: They’refor Everyone This part of the manual tellsyou how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the air bag system. Don’t let anyoneride where heor she can’t wear a safety belt properly.If you are in a crash and you’re not wearinga 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.
Your vehicle has a light that comes on as areminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in oron anything, you go as fast as it goes. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why:They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know ifit will be a bad one.
I ". . " Put someone on it. 1-8 The rider Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. doesn't stop.
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel...
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts-- and the Answers I be trapped in the vehicle after an Q: Won’t accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out,is much greater if you are belted.
@ If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver,but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t yourfault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protectyou from things beyondyour control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km)of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than40 mph (65 km/h). Safety beltsare for everyone.
Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s howwear to it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. I - 2. Adjust the seat(to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. * 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t letit get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.If this happens, let the beltgo back slightly to unlock it.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t longenough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release buttonon the buckleis positioned so you wouldbe ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. The lappart of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touchingthe thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt for you. adjuster to the height that is right To move it down, squeeze the release lever and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster upjust by pushing upon the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it has lockedinto position.
&: What’s wrong with this? if your shoulder belt is You can be seriously hurt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose.It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
What's wrong with this? You can be seriouslyinjured if your beltis buckled inthe wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your beltinto the buckle nearest you. - I ,- . n ! A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
@ What’s wrong with this? You can be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move toofar forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severelyinjure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
~~ &.' What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces.aIf belt is twisted, make it straightso it can work properly, or ask your dealer tofix it. I A: The belt is twisted across the body.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely be to seriously injuredif they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt,just push thebutton on the buckle. The belt should go back outof the way. Before you closethe door, be sure the belt is outof the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
~ The best way to protect the fetusis to protect the mother. When a safety beltis worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women,as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effectiveis wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt.See “Driver Position,” earlier in this section. When the shoulder beltis pulled out all theway, it will lock.
1A rUTION: , Air bags inflate withgreat force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too closeto an inflating air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you. Safety belts help keep youin position beforeand during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even withair bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol.
I ~ How the Air Bag System Works 1 i L The right front passenger’sair bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
IA CAUTIO If something is between an occupant and alr an bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. it can be somewhatabove or below this range.
How does anair bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupantscan contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel.Air bags supplement 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.
e Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensingand diagnostic module, which recordsinformation about the air bag system.The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver’s safety belt usage atdeployment. e Let only qualified technicians workon your air bag system.Improper service can mean that your air bag system won’t work properly.See your dealer for service.
: Lap Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Rear Seat Passengers It’s veryimportant for rear seatpassengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle ina crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle whoare wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions To make the belt shorter, pullits free end as shown until the beltis snug.
When the shoulder beltis pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does,let it go back all the wayand start again.If the beltis not long enough,see “Safety Belt Extender”at the endof this section. Make sure the release buttonon the buckleis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder beltmay lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid underit, the belt would applyforce at your abdomen. This could cause serious oreven fatal injuries.The shoulder belt should go over the shoulderand across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locksif there’s a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
There isone guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. To provide added safety belt comfort for children whohave outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here’s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: To unlatch the belt,just push the buttonon the buckle.
2. Slide the guide under and pastthe belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, andinsert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the beltis not twisted andit lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and theguide on top.
Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection!That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In’fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to someage must be restrained while ina vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies Smaller children and babies should always be restrained ina child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraintwill say whether it is the right type and size for yourchild. A very 4.
A heavy you can’t hold it.For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40km/h), a 12-1b. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly becomea 240-1b. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would bealmost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. A CAUTION: Never holda baby in yourarms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much until a crash.
Built-in Child Restraint (Option) restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This child restraintis designed for use only by children who weigh between22 and 60 pounds (10 and 27 kg) and whose heightis between 33.5 and 5 1 inches (850 and 1 295 mm) and who are capable of sitting upright alone. The child should also be at least one year old. is It important to usea rear-facing infant restraint until the child is about a year old.
Which slots should I use for my child? A: With the child seated on the child restraint cushion, use the pair of slots that is at or just above the top of the child’s shoulders. With this built-in child restraint, youcan adjust the height of the harness.Depending on the seated height of the child, you can route it through the upper pair of slots (A), the middle pair of slots (B) or the lower pair of slots (C). For the child shown here, the harness shouldgo through the middle pairof slots (B).
&: What if the top ofmy child’s shoulders isabove the highest pair of slots? A: A child whose shoulders are abovethe highest slots shouldn’t use this child restraint. Instead, the child should siton the vehicle’s seat cushion and use the vehicle’s safety belts. MAKE SURE THE TOP OF THE CHILD’S SHOULDERS IS BELOW THE SLOTS THAT THE HARNESS GOES THROUGH. A CHILD WHOSE SHOULDERS ARE ABOVE THOSE SLOTS COULD BE INJURED DURING A SUDDEN STOP ORCRASH.
2. If the left and right halves of the shoulder harness clip are fastened together, separatethem. 3. If the lap-shoulder harness is buckled, unlatchit by pushing the button on the buckle.
4. Pull down the seatback partof the pad (D). 1-38 5. Select one side of the harness. Add some slack to the shoulder partby pulling up on the lap part. You’ll keep most of this slack until you finishStep 9.
.. , 6. Feed a small amount of harness slack back into the slot. 7. Twist the harness slightly to remove it from the slot. I 8. Move the harness up or down to the correct slot. The correct slot isthe one that will be ator just above the top of the child’s shoulder.
10. Pull on the harness. Make sureisitproperly routed and isn’t twistedor flipped over. 11. Repeat Steps 5 through 10 for the other side of the harness.Be sure both sides are adjusted to the same height. 12. Move the pad back against the child restraint seatback. Make sure the harness goes through the slots in the pad that match the height adjustment slots being used. 13. Press the upperedge of the pad against the fastener strip. 9. Twist the harness slightly to routeit through the correct slot.
Securing a Child in the Built-in Child Restraint Don’t use the vehicle’s safety belts. I c Using the vehicle’s regular safety belts ona child seated onthe child restraint cushion can cause serious injury to the child ina sudden stop or crash. If a child isthe proper size for the built-in child restraint, secure the child using the child restraint’s harness. But children who are too large for the built-in childrestraint should sit on the vehicle’s regular seat and use the regular safety belts.
1. If the left and right halvesof the shoulder harness clip are fastened together, separate them. 2. If the lap-shoulder harnessis buckled, unlatchit by pushing the button on the buckle. 3. Place the child on the child restraint cushion.
Be sure the buckleis free of any foreign objects that may prevent youfrom securing the latch plates. If you can’t securea latch plate, see your Chevrolet dealer for service before using the child restraint. 6. In a single motion,pull the other sideof the harness all theway out. Keeping the harness pulled all the way out, place it over the child’s shoulder. 4. Select only one sideof the harness. Pull thelap part of the harness out, and place the harness over the child’s shoulder.
Pull an both latch plafesto make sure they are secure.A green indicator will show in each latchplate window (G). If the harnesslocks before the latch plate reaches the buckle, let the harness ga all the way back so it will move freely again. Then repeat Steps 6 and 7. Be sure to k p tbe harness pulledall the way out until you buckle it. Once both sides af the lap-shoulder harness are pulled out of the retractor and buckled,the harness will. lock. 8.
9. On both sidesof the harness, pull up on the lap part a little to be sure it’s locked. If theharness isn’t locked, orif it becomes too tight, unfasten the harness clip. Then unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle, andlet both sides of the harness go all the way back so they will move freely again.Then, repeat Steps 4 through 8. If the harness still doesn’t lock, don’t use the child restraint. See your dealer tohave the built-in child restraint serviced. 10.
Removing the Child from the Built-in Child Restraint 2. Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle. 1. Unfasten the shoulder harness clin 1-46 3. Move one sideof the harness off the child's shoulder, and letthe harness go all the way back. 4. Move the other sideof the harness off the child's shoulder, and letit go all theway back. 5. Remove the childfrom the child restraint cushion.
Storing the Built-in Child Restraint Always properly store the built-in child restraint before using the vehicle’s lap belt in the center rear seat position. 1. Buckle the harness and fasten the harness clip. 4. Then press the leg rest firmly intothe seatback, and secure it by pressing the upper corners against the fastener strips on the seatback. 2. Fold the child restraintcushion and leg rest up into the seatback. 3. Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the seatback.
Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructionsfor the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.
Top Strap A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badlyinjured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates. Never securea child restraint m the center front seat. It’s alwaysbetter to secure a child restraint in the rear seat. You may, however, secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat,but only with the seat moved all the way back. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly.
If your child restraint has a top strap, your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle. The dealer can then install the anchorfor you. In Canada, this work will bedone for you free of charge or, you may install the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in the kit. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position u You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt.
5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraintin different directions tobe sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freelyagain and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear SeatPosition See the earlier part about the top strap if child the restraint has one. n You’ll be using thelap belt. A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger air bagif it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It’s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat.
4. Run the vehicle’s safetybelt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 6. To tighten the belt, pullits free end while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sureit is secure.If it isn’t, secure the restraintin a different placein the vehicle and contact the child restraint makerfor their advice about how to attachthe child restraint properly.
Your vehicle has a right front passengerair bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: ‘ I 4. Pick up the latch plate,and fun the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.The child restraintinstructions will showyou how. If the shoulder belt goes in .front of the child’sface or neck, put it behind the child restraint, A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates.
. 6. Pull the rest of the shoulder beltall the way out of the retractor to setthe lock. .... ..- 7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt into backthe retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 8. Push and pullthe child restraint in different directions to be sureit is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and letit go back allthe way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to workfor an adult or larger child passenger.
Larger Children F.lll If you have the choice,a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown outin a crash. Children who aren’t buckled upcan strike other people who are.
Never do this. Here twochildren are wearing the same belt. The belt can’tproperly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only oneperson at a time.
JTION: 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.If the child wearsthe belt in thisway, in a crash the child might slideunder the belt. The belt’s force wouldthen be appliedright on the child’s abdomen.That could cause seriousor fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips,just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in acrash.
Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should useit. Now and then, make surethe safety beltreminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly.If your vehiclehas a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, retractors and anchorages are working properly.
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash,do you need new safety belts or built-in child restraint parts? After a very minor collision, nothingmay be necessary. But if the safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps were stretched,as they would be ifworn during a more severe crash, then you need new safety belts or harness straps. 1-60 If safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps are cut or damaged, replace them.
a Section 2 Features and Controls Here youcan learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly-- and what todo if you have a problem.
Keys a CAUTION: Leaving young children in a 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 or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
1 The ignition keys are The ignition keys don’thave plugs. Your Chevrolet dealer or Roadside Assistance has the code for your keys. Each plug has code a on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra door keys. Keep the plugsin a safe place.If you lose your door keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs.
Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especialIy children can easily open thedoors and fall out. Whena door is locked, the insidehandle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow downor stop your vehicle. This may not beso obvious: You increase the chance of being thrownout of the vehicle ina crash if the doorsaren’t locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors,and you will be far better off whenever youdrive your vehicle.
Power DoorLocks To use the rear door security locks: Press the powerdoor lock switch tolock or unlock all doors. The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. The lever on each reardoor works only that door’s lock. It won’t lock or unlock all the doors. Rear Door SecurityLocks When these locksare set, the insidedoor handles will not open the rear doors. Be sure to let adults and older cluldrenknow how the,locks work and how to cancel them. 1. Open the rear door.
Leaving Your Vehicle I 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. Remote Keyless Entry(If Equipped) If your Chevrolet hasthis option, youcan lock and unlock your doorsor unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to30 feet (9 m) away using theremote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle Operation Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver’s door. Press UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors; pressing UNLOCK will also cause the vehicle’s interior lamps to come on for a period of time--(see “Sustained Interior Illumination” in the Index for more details). Each remote keyless entry transmitteris coded to prevent another transmitterfrom unlocking your vehicle.
Battery Replacement Under normaluse, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last abouttwo years. You can tell the batteryis weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal rangein any location. If you haveto get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time tochange the battery. For battery replacement, use type CR2032or an equivalent. I NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch To replace the battery: any of the circuitry.
Synchronization Synchronization may be necessarydue to the security method used by this remote keyless entry system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver.The receiver will not respond to a signal it has previously been sent.This prevents someone from recording andplaying back the signal from the transmitter.
Trunk Lock ~ ; ~ ", ~ , , I": ~ .V.? 4 ,, i . . , ,, / , x "'%.E.l," L * I , , . - . ~ Remember, your trunk canbe opened at any time using this lock release, so be sure to lock your doors. +' ., . "' i ' , To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turnit. You can also use the remote keyless entry function if your vehicle has this option. Just press the trunk symbol on the transmitter, making sure your shift leveris in PARK (P).
Parking at Night Park in a lightedspot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember tokeep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area,or take them with you. Parking Lots If you parkin a lot wheresomeone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But whatif you have to leave your ignitionkey? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? Put your valuables in a storage area, like yourtrunk or glove box. Lock the glove box.
i - When the PASS-KeyI1 system senses that someoneis using the wrong key,it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’tgo to the engine.If someone tries to start your vehicle againor uses another key during this time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match.
Ignition Positions New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern Chevroletdoesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed fast or slow for thefirst 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for thefirst 200 miles (322km) orso. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yetbroken in. Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement.
OFF (C): This position lets youturn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel.It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK.Use OFF if you must have your Move your vehicle pushed or towed. RUN @): This position is where thekeyreturns after yau start your vehicle. With the engineoff, you can use RUN to display someof your warning and indicator lights. START (E):This position starts your engine.
2. If your engine won’t start (or starts but then stops),it could be flooded with too much gasoline.Try pushing your acceleratorpedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as youhold the key in START for up to 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Engine CoolantHeater (Option) NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in yourvehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change theway the engine operates.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-voltAC outlet. Automatic TransaxleOperation 1 Plugging thecord intoan ungrounded outlet could causean electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured.Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for at least 15amps. 4.
PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use whenyou start yourengine because your vehicle can’t move easily. ’ ~ It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave yourvehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others couldbe injured.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, yourengine doesn’t connect withthe wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL(N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(@):This position is for normal driving.If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all theway down.
DRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal driving, butit offers more power andlower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(@). Here are some times you mightchoose DRIVE (D) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(@): 0 When driving on hilly, winding roads. 0 When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. 0 When going down a steep hill. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy.You can use SECOND (2) on hills.
FIRST (1): This position givesyou even more power (but lower fuel economy) thanSECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, orin deep snow or mud.If the shift lever is putin FIRST (l),the transaxle won’t shift into first gear untilthe vehicle isgoing slowly enough. I NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This mighthappen if you werestuck in very deepsand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle.
NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakesto overheat. You may have to replace them, andyou could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see “Towing a Trailer” inthe Index. That section shows what todo first to keepthe trailer from moving. Shifting Into PARK (P) 1 A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get outof your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) ivith the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll.
I Column Shift 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever intoPARK (P) position like this: Move the lever upas far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition keyto LOCK. 4. Remove the key and takeit with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicleis in PARK (P). Pull the lever toward you.
Console Shift 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your rightfoot and set the parking brake. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2. Move the shift leverinto PARK (P) position like this: Hold in the buttonon the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and takeit with you. If you can leave your vehicle withthe ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Torque Lock Shifting Out of PARK (P) If you are parhng on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle intoPARK (P) properly, the weightof the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle.You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find outhow, see “Shifting IntoPARK (P)” in the Index.
Parking Over Things That Burn .......... .. -0. I. I..,. Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under yourvehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust cankill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO),which you can't see or smell. It can causeunconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked A CAUTION: It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here aresome things to know. I A CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”). Also, idling in a closed-in placecan let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into yourvehicle even if the fanswitch is at the highestsetting. One place this can happenis a garage.
Window. On a vehicle wlm manual windows, use the window crank to open andclose each window. Power Windows (Option) The driver’s window switch has an auto-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the bottom of the switch, and the driver’s window will open a small amount. If the bottomof the switch is pressed all the way down, the window willgo all the way down. To stop the window while itis lowering, pressthe front of the switch. To raise the window, pressand hold the front of the switch.
Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel beforeyou drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever as pictured. Movethe steering wheel toa comfortable level, then release the lever lock to the wheel in place.
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward(for right) and two downward (for left) positions.These positions allow you to signal a turnor a lane change. To signal a turn, movethe lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. An arrowon the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
v WIPER I For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band to LO. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, turn the band to OFF. You can set the wiper speed for a longor short delay between wipes.This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band tochoose the delay time.The closer toLO, the shorter the delay. In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshieldis warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
When you apply your brakes, thecruise control shuts off. Cruise Control (If Equipped) t I 0 0 Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed.So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.
Resuming a Set Speed Setting Cruise Control Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This shutsoff the cruise control, but you don't need to reset it when you want to resume your previous speed. I If you leave your cruise control switch on when a button and you're not using cruise, you might hit go into cruisewhen you don't want to.You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you wantto use it. 1.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your footoff the pedal, your vehicle will slow down tothe cruise control speed youset earlier. 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push theSET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at thehigher speed. 2.
Exterior Lamps SidemarkerLamps 0 InstrumentPanelLights CourtesyLamps -:q-Turn the knob to this symbol (C) to turn on the headlamps and other operating lamps. PC Turn the knob to this symbol(B) to turn on the parking and other operating lamps without the headlamps. Turn the knob toOFF to turn off the lamps. A warning chime will sound when you turn the ignition switch to OFF, LOCK or ACC with the lampson. Daytime Running LampdAutomatic Headlamp Control The lamp controls are onthe instrument panel.
The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when: 1 0 The ignition ison, 0 The headlamp switch is off and 0 The parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps willbe on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When it’s dark enough outside, your low-beam headlamps will change to full brightness. The other lamps thatcome on with your headlamps willalso come on.
Sustained Interior Illumination Your courtesy lamps willcome on and stayon for a set time whenever you: 0 Open a door. 0 Press UNLOCK onthe remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). 0 Press LOCK on theremote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). 0 Press the trunk symbol on theremote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). open If you open a door, thelamps will stay on while it’s and then turn off automaticallyabout 18 seconds after you close it.
Rearview MirrorReading Lamps Battery Saver Your vehcle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the courtesy lamps on.If you leave the dial turnedall the way up, orif you leave adoor open, thelamps will automatically turnoff after 10 minutes ifthe ignition is off. These lamps go on when you open the doors. When the doors are closed,turn the lamps on and off with the switches.
Manual Outside Mirrors Adjust the right mirror by hand. To adjust the left mirror, move theknob in the directionyou want to move the mirror. To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, push the lever forward (to the night position). To return the mirror to the day position, pull the lever toward you. 2-38 Power Outside Mirrors(If Equipped) The power mirror controlis on the driver's door. Turn the control to the left to adjust theleft rnirror orto the rightto adjust the right mirror.
Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s sidemirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surfaceis curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. Storage Armrest To use the storage area, fold down the armrest. Press the latch on the front edge and pull up. To use the cupholder, flip it forward. A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Door Storage Compartments Convenience Net (Option) Each of the doors has a storage compartment. Center Console '1 Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it just inside the backwall of the trunk. To open the storage area, press the button and lift the cover. The consolehas a cassette and CD storage bin and a cupholder. To use the cupholder for large cups, remove the insert. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net.
Ashtrays and Lighter The center front ashtray may beon the instrument panel or on the console. To remove the instrument panel ashtray, open it, push down on the locking taband pull out the ashtray. For the console ashtray, openthe lid and lift out the ashtray using the snuffer. NOTICE: Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating.If you do,it won't be able to back away fromthe heating element when it's ready. That can makeit overheat, damagingthe lighter and the heating element.
Open thecover to expose the vanity mirror. Forthe driver’s mirror, slide thecover to the side. For the passenger’s mirror,lift the cover.The lamps will come on when you open the coveron the passenger’s visor. Floor Mats (Option) 3. Use a screwdriver to screw the locator post into the vehicle’s carpeting. Press down while turning to allow the locator “auger point” to pierce the floor carpet. The locator will not screw down tightly, but will rotate freely when installed properly. Usage 4.
They are located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, below the glove box and behind whatis referred to as a “hush panel.” For additional informationon accessing these leads and electrical hookup, please refer to your service manual. NOTICE: Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damageit or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the fuse rating.
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A.Vents E. Audio System B. Instrument Cluster E Ashtray and Lighter C. Climate ControVRear Defogger G. Remote Trunk Release D. Glove Box H.
Instrument Panel Cluster TEMPERATURE SECURITY Standard Cluster: United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar Your instrument clusteris designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’llknow how fast you’re going, about how much fuel is in your tank and manyother things you need to drive safely and economically.
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Speedometer/Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer letsyou see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows howfar your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used inCanada). Your Chevrolet has a tamper-resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be correct.
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gagescan signal that somethingis wrong beforeit becomes serious enoughto cause an expensive repairor replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem withone of your vehicle’s functions.
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIRBAG or the air bag symbol. The system checks theair bag’s electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes theair bag sensors, the air bag modules,the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system,see “Air Bag” inthe Index.
Brake System Warning Light Your Chevrolet’s hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working,the other partcan still work andstop you. For good braking, though, you need bothparts working well. If the warning light comes on,there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. BRAKE This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key toRUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn youif there’s a problem.
I _- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (Option) ANTI LOCK With the anti-lock brake system, this light willcome on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. That’s normal. Your regular brake system may not be working properly if the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing. Driving with the anti-lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to an accident. After you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light (Option) LOW TRAC When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the anti-lock brake system active light willcome on. Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure. The anti-lock brake system active lightalso comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage n You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves intothe red area, yourengine is too hot! That reading means thesame thing as the warning light. It means that your engine coolant has overheated.If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle andturn off the engine as soonas possible. In “Problems on the Road”, this manual shows what to do.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERVICE ENGINE SOON I Your Chevrolet is equipped with acomputer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition andemission control systems. This system is called OBDI1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure thatemissions are at acceptable levelsfor the life of the vehicle, helping toproduce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.
If the LightIs Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reducing vehicle speed. 0 Avoiding hard accelerations. 0 Avoiding steep uphill grades. 0 If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauledas soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashingand remains on steady,see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. 1 If the light continuesto flash, when itis safe todo so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Have you recentlychanged brands of fuel? Oil Warning Light If so, be sure tofuel your vehicle with qualityfuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poorfuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitationon acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected bythe system and cause the light to turnon.
- Low Oil Level Light 1CAU 1 . K “ L - Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire.You or others could be burned. Check your oilas soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. LOW OIL Your engine is equipped with anoil level monitoring system. When the ignition key is turned on, theLOW OIL light will briefly flash. If the light does not flash, have it fixedso it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
Change Oil Soon Light CHG OIL SOON The CHANGE OIL SOON light should come on as a bulb check when you start the engine. If this light stays on for about 20 seconds after you turn on theignition, have the oil changed. When to change your oil also depends on driving habits and conditionsbecause they directly affectengine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed.Because of this, the CHANGE OIL SOON light maycome on as early as 2,000 miles (3,200 km) or less for harsh conditions.
Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how muchfuel you have left when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you still have a littlefuel left, but you should get moresoon. 2-60 Here are some things owners ask about. All these situations are normaland do not show a problem with your fuel gage: 0 At the service station, the pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F). 0 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated.
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0Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section,you'll find out how to operatethe comfort control andaudio systems offered with your Chevrolet. Be sure to readabout the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
Comfort Controls Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls With these systems,you can control the heating, cooling and ventilationin your vehicle.The systems work best if you keep your windows closed while using them. Fan Knob The right knob with thefan symbol selects the forceof air you want. To turn the fan off, turn the knob to “0”. Temperature Control If your system does not have the auxiliary temperature control option, the center knob changes the temperature of the aircoming through the system.
Mode Knob *e f l VENT This setting brings in outsideair and The left knobhas several settings to control the direction directs it throughthe instrument panel outlets. of airflow. For each setting, set the temperature to a 0 FLOOR: This setting sends mostof the air comfortable setting. through the ducts near the floor. The rest comes outof MAX: This setting recirculates much of the air inside the defrost and side window vents. your vehicle and sendsit through the instrument w e panel outlets.
Air Conditioning Heating On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let On cold days useFLOOR with the temperature control hot, inside air escape. This reduces the A/C compressor all theway in the red area.The system will bring in load, which should help fuel economy. outside air, heatit and send it to the floor ducts. For quick cool-down on veryhot days, useMAX with the temperature control allthe way in the blue area.
Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside airinto the vehicle whenit is moving. Outside air will also enterthe vehicle whenthe air conditioning fan is running. Ventilation Tips 0 For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle. 0 Keep the hood and front air inletfree of ice, snow or any other obstruction,such as leaves.
I NOTICE: AM-FM Stereo Don’t usea razor blade or something else sharp on the insideof the rear window.If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Audio S stems Q7 Your Delco audio system has been designed to operate years of listening pleasure.You will get the easily and give most enjoyment outof it if you acquaint yourself with it first.
SEEK: Press the rightor left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there. SCAN: Press and holdone of the SEEK arrows, then press the other SEEK arrow;SCAN will appear on the display. UseSCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station,stop for a few seconds, thengo on to the next station. The radio will scan up or downthe radio band, depending on the arrow you pressedfirst. Press both SEEK arrows or the upper knob to stop scanning.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control(If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press thisknob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn theknob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwiseto decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously. RECALL: Display thetime with the ignitionoff by pressing this button. When the radio is playing, press this button to recall station frequency. SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV).
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numberedpushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, sixFM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. Turn the radioon. will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed. In FM mode, this function will scan through both FM 1 and FM2 preset stations andFM1 or FM2 will appear on the display. 2. Press AM-FM to selectthe band. Setting theTone 3. Tune in the desired station. 4.
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NEXT (3): Press this buttonor the SEEK rightarrow to search for the next selection onthe tape. If you hold the button or press it more than once,the player will continue moving forward through the tape.Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work.The tape direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation. The sound will muteduring NEXT or SEEK operation. Press thisbutton or one of the SEEK arrows again to return tonormal play.
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control(If Equipped) and wind noiseas you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Move the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV. Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any particular speed. The volume level should always sound the same you to as you drive. If you don’t want to use SCV, turn the control all the way down.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numberedpushbuttons let you return to yourfavorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, sixFM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. Turn theradio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that best suits the typeof station selected. 5. Press and holdone of the six numbered buttons.The sound will mute.When it returns, release the button.
Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press thisknob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise for the right speakers and counterclockwise for the left speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and try again.) PREV (1): Press this button or the leftSEEK arrow to the start of a current track.If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. The soundwill mute while seeking.
RECALL: Press this button tosee which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing (elapsed time).The track number also appears when you change the volume or when a new track starts to play. AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio whena disc is in the player.The letters CD will go off the display. CD AUX: Press this button tochange to the disc function when the radio is on.
1. Write down any three or four-digit number from 000 to 1999 and keepit in a safe place separate from the vehicle. Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss 2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. Enter your secretcode as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 3. Turn the radio off. 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until --- shows on the display.
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secretcode as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: To unlock a secured radio, see “Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature Aftera Power Loss”earlier in this section. 2. Turn the radio off. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until SEC shows on the display. If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. 1.
AM-FM: Press this button tochoose AM,FMl or FM 2. If a cassette tapeor compact disc is playing,it will stop and the radio will play. I VOLUME: Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease volume. Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach onlyabout 10 to 40 miles (16to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere withFM signals, causing the sound tocome and go.
To help avoid hearing loss or damage: 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. I NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like atape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may inteflere with the operationof your vehicle’s engine, Delco radio or other systems, and even damage them.
Cleaning may be done witha scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. is normalfor the cassette to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Chevrolet dealership. You may also choosea non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which usesa cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head.
0Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included manyother useful tips ondriving.
Defensive Driving The best advice anyonecan give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Chevrolet: Buckleup. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestriansor other driversare going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be readyfor their mistakes.
Death and injury associated withdrinEclng and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol andthen drive. But what if peopledo? How muchis “too much” ifthe driver plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might think. Although itdepends on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem.
Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states setsthe legal limitat a BAC of 0.10 percent.In a growing numberof U.S. states, and throughout Canada, the limit is 0.08 percent. In some other countries, it’s even lower. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over 0.
The body takesabout an hour to rid itselfof the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up.“I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer.What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when child a darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might notbe able to react quicklyenough to avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know.
Control of a Vehicle Brakir You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it togo. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Braking action involvesperception time and reaction time. a - First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot anddo it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second.
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some peopledrive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may nothave time to cool between hard stops.Your brakes will wearout much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better brakingand longer brake life.
And this warning lighton the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle. ANTI LOCK When you start your engine,or when you beginto drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this testis going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal movesa little. This is normal. If there’s a problem withthe anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash.
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster Remember: Anti-lock doesn’tchange the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedalor always decrease than any driver could. The computer is programmed to stopping distance.If you get too close to the vehicle in make the most of available tire and road conditions. front of you, you won’thave time to applyyour brakes if that vehicle suddenly slowsor stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though youhave anti-lock brakes.
Braking in Emergencies Steering At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situatian that requires hard btaking. Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the systemis not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves.
Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control systems -- steering and braking-- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. The same thing can happen if you’re steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate.
Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime thatyour right wheelshave dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended9 and 3 o’clock positions,you can turn it a full180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Butyou have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straightenthe wheel once you have avoided the object.
Passing 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially ifyou’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’thave adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenlyslows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. 0 When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t get too close.
0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle tosee its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move backinto the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem tobe farther awayfrom you than it really is.) In any emergency, don’t give up.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material ison the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It isimportant to slow downon slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. Driving at Night ._ ........... ......................... .- .......... .......... _ .....”. ..-I--.
Here are some tips on night driving. 0 Drive defensively. 0 Don’t drink and drive. 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. 0 Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. 0 Slow down, especiallyon higher speed roads.Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. 0 In remote areas, watchfor animals. 0 If you’re tired, pulloff the road in a safe place and rest.
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roadscan mean driving trouble. Ona wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’tas good ason dry roads. And, if your tires don’thave much tread left, you’llget even less traction. It’s always wise to go slower andbe cautious if rain starts to fall while youare driving. The surface mayget wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain,the harder it is to see.
I A CAUTION: I Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side.You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving througha large puddleof water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them.
Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water 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 vehicleis hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine.
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you would for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll save time and energy. (See the next part, “Freeway Driving.”) Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it.
Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear viewof the freeway as you drive aiong-the entranceramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed.Switch onyour turn signal, check your mirrors andglance over your shoulderas often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
The.exit speed is usually posted.
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the humthe of tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 Keep your vehicle ingood shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.These parts can work hard on mountain roads. 0 Know how to go down hills. The most important thing toknow is this: let yourengine do some of the slowing down.Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep orlong hill.
Winter Driving 1 Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in goodshape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brushor broom, a supply of windshield washerfluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight,a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
Driving onSnow or Ice What’s the worst timefor this? “Wet ice.” Verycold snow or ice canbe slick and hard to driveon. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet theice can be even more trouble becauseit may offer the road probably have good traction. least tractionof all. You can get wetice when it’s about However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and freezing (32°F; 0”C) and freezing rain begins to fall.
Remember, unless youhave anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheelsstop rolling, you’lljust slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and youcan still steer. 0 Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road. 0 Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches mayappear in shaded areas where the sun can’t reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings or under bridges.
1 I Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stoppedby the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything youcan wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing keep to warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, butbe careful. 4-28 ,A C AJTTON: Snow can trap exhaust gasesunder your vehicle.
Run your engine only as long as you must.This saves fuel. When you runthe 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 andit keeps the battery charged. You will needa well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with yourheadlamps. Let the heater runfor awhile. Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat.
MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, A N D THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. i The other label isthe Certification label, found onthe rear edge of the driver’s door.It tells you the gross weight capacityof your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Towing a Trailer Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. 0 Put things inthe trunk of your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forward as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly. 0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. 0 Don’t leave an unsecured childrestraint in your vehicle. 0 When you carry something insidethe vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with proper towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. But traileringis different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That’s the reason for this part.
Three important considerations have to do with weight: 0 the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle’s tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safelybe? It shouldnever weigh more than 1,000 pounds(450 kg). But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you plan to useyour rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicleis used to pull a trailer areall important.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tiresare inflated to the upper limit for cold tires.You’ll find these numbers on the Tire-Loading Information label (found inside the trunk lid) or see “Loading Your Vehicle”in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weightof the trailer tongue. B Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.
Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer.Cross the safetychains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will notdrop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Followthe manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig.
Following Distance Stay at least twiceas far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can helpyou avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towinga trailer. And, because you’rea good deal longer, you’ll need togo much farther beyond the passed vehicle beforeyou can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottomof the steering wheel with one hand.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Parking on Hills When you towa trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with yourChevrolet dealer. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash wheneveryou signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailerlamps will alsoflash, telling other driversyou’re about to turn, change lanes or stop. You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a will 1. 2. 3. 4. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehiclewill need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more Apply your regular brakesand hold the pedal down on this. Things that are especially .importantin trailer while you: operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), Start your engine; engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment.
0Section I Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occuron the road.
Press the switch (located near the ignition switch) to flash on and --. make your front and rear turn signal lamps off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your keyis in, and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, pressthe switch again. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work. Your hazard warning flasherslet you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem.Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
- Other WarningDevices If you carry reflective triangles, youcan set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery hasrun down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables start to your Chevrolet. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. ~ ~- NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehiclethat wouldn’t be covered byyour warranty.
To avoid the possibilityof the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put your automatic transaxle in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lamps that aren’t neededas well as radios. This will avoid sparks and helpsave both batteries.And it could save your radio! NOTICE: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
6. Check that thejumper cables don’t haveloose or missing insulation.If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Usea flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water.You don’t need to add water to the Delco Freedom@battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But ifa battery has filler caps,be sure the right amount of fluid is there.
8. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connectit to the positive(+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle hasone. ... . . .....,.. 7. Connect the red positive(+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. I 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.
13. Remove the cables in reverse order toprevent electrical shorting. Takecare that they don’ttouch each other or any other metal. - B + 0 @ 10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not nearengine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back tothe battery is much less. and run 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery the engine for a while. - A C + A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C.
Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Chevrolet dealer aorprofessional towing service tow your vehicle. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting,or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct. f Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with sling-type equipment.
A vehicle can fall froma car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage.The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables beforeit is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.)that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and suspension components.
Front Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-typeequipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Usewheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chainsand wheel straps. Use the T-slots for car-carrier securing. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle. Damage can occur fromvehicle to ground orvehicle to wheel-lift equipment.
Attach T-hook chains in front of the wheels, into the side slotsof the cradle, on both sides. Rear Towing Tow Limits -- 35 mph (55 k h ) , 50 miles (80 km) A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels when towing from the rear: These slots are to be used when loading or securing to car-carrier equipment. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm.
i NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipmentor the rear bumper valance will be damaged.Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chainsand wheel straps. Use the T-slots for car-carrier securing. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur fromvehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment.
Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hot engine on yourinstrument panel. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” and“Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLight” in the Index. You also have a LOW COOLANT light on your instrument panel. See “Low Coolant Light” in the Index. If Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine GAL JON: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open thehood.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get alittle too hot when you: Climb a long hill ona hot day. 0 Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minuteor so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater tofull hot at the highestfan speed and openthe window as necessary.
Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 3.4L DOHC (Code X) Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank 3100 (Code M) Engine B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Electric Engine Fans A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C.
'TILJ: J An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. I r., 3, If the coolantinside the coolant recovery tankis boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at orabove theCOLD mark on a cold engine. The coolant level should be at or above the HOT mark on a hot engine.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at theCOLD mark, add a50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) andDEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information.) Heater and radiatorhoses, and other engine parts, canbe very hot.Don’t touch them. Ifyou do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak.
I NOTICE: In cold weather, water canfreeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolantand the proper coolant mix. You can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engineparts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try.
'A I CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burnyou badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Neverturn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling systemand radiator pressure cap to cool if youever haveto turn the pressure cap.
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator NOTICE: ~~ 2. Then keep turning the pressurecap, but now pushdown as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. Your engine hasa specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedurecould causeyour engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. You can remove the radiator pressurecap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressurecap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwiseuntil it first stops.
3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. 3100 V6 (VIN Code M): There are two bleed valves. One is locatedon the thermostat housing.The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube. 3.4L DOHC V6 (VINCode X): There are two bleed valves. They are located on the thermostat housing and heater outlet pipe.
4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the baseof the filler neck. If you see a stream of coolant comingfrom an air bleed valve, close the valve. Otherwise, close the valves after the radiator is filled. 5. Rinse or wipeany spilled coolant from theengine and the compartment. 5-22 6. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark. 7. Put the cap backon the coolant recovery tank, but off.
10. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap.Be sure thearrows on the pressure cap line up like this. 8. Start the engine and let it run until youcan feel the upper radiatorhose getting hot. Watch outfor the engine fans. 11. Check the coolantin the recovery tank.The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when theengine is hot or at theCOLD mark when the engine is cold. 9.
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusualfor a tire to“blc>w Out’’while you’re driving, If a tire goes flat, avoidfurther tire and wheel damage especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes’by driving slowlyto a level place. Turn on your hazard out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. warning flashers.
................................................................................ ................................................................................ ................................................................................ t-..... .... Removing the Spare Tire andTools .......... .......... ..... ..... ..... ..... c The following steps willtell you how to use the jack and change a tire. 1 The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeting from thefloor of the trunk.
Turn the nut holding the jack and wrench counterclockwiseand removeit. Then remove thejack and wrench.
If there is a wheel cover,loosen the nutcaps with the wheel wrench. They won’tcome off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off. Be careful; theedge may be sharp. Don’ttry to remove the cover with your bare hands. To remove a centercap, use the wrench to.pry gently at the notch. Don’tuse a tool thatis narrower than the wrench to pry at this notch. If your vehiclehas wheel nut caps, remove them using the wheel wrench.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 3. Position thejack under the vehicle and raise the jack lift head until itfits firmly into the notchin the vehicles frame nearest the flat tire. Put the compact spare tire near you. I . . . -.., ,.. 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosenall the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches. 5-28 Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
A CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 4. Raise the vehicleby turning thejack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire tofit under the vehicle. 5. Remove all wheel nuts and takeoff the flat tire.
6. Remove anyrust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. A CAUTION: - Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become looseafter a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. Whenyou change a wheel, removeany rust or dirtfrom the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
7. Replace the wheel nuts with therounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 8. Lower the vehicle by turningthe jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
9. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. I NOTICE: Improperly tightenedwheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 10. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flattire repaired or replaced.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury. Ina sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. L After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you’ll need to storethe flat tirein your trunk. Usethe following procedure to securethe flat tire in the trunk.
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools I 1. Nut 2. Cover 3. Wing Nut A CAUTION: 4. Spacer Storing a jack, a tire or other equipmentin the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause In a sudden stop or colIision, loose equipment could strike someone. Storeall these in the proper place. 5 . Compact SpareTire 6. Wrench injury. 7. Nut 5 8. Retainer 9. Jack 10.
Compact Spare Tire Although thecompact spare tire 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). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
I NOTICE: If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want do to when your vehicleis stuck is to spin your wheels too fast.The method knownas “rocking” can help youget out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. Spinning yourwheels can destroy partsof your vehicle as well as thetires. If you spin thewheels too fastwhile shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
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0 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will findinformation about the care of your Chevrolet.This section beginswith service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricantlevels. There is also technicalinformation about your vehicle, and a partdevoted to its appearance care.
Service Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with We it. hope you’llgo to your dealerfor 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: n @H” Delco Doing Your Own Service Work If you want todo some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper Chevrolet Service Manual.
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outsideof your vehicle can affect the aifflowaround it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshieldwasher performance. Check with your Chevrolet dealer beforeadding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. At a minimum,it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93 in Canada.
Some gasolines thatare not reformulatedfor low emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl(MMT); ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines.I€fuels containing “T are used, spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicatorlamp on your instrument panel may turn on.
Filling Your Tank A CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don't smoke if you're near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. , .
The tethered cap is behind a hinged door on theleft side of your vehicle. I L If you get gasoline on yourselfand then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray outon you if you open the fuel filler captoo quickly. This spray can happen if your tankis nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any“hiss” noise to stop.Then unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill gasoline.
When you put the cap back on, turnit to the right (clockwise) until youhear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been leftoff or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. I NOTICE: If you needa new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get onefor you. If you get the wrong type,it may not fit properly.
Hood Release To open the hood,first pull thehandle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal. Then go to the frontof the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood.
r When you open the hood on the 3 100 (Code M) engine, you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Radiator Fill Cap C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Engine Oil Dipstick F. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick G. Brake Fluid Reservoir H. Air Filter I. Remote Positive Battery Terminal J. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir K.
When you open the hoodon the 3.4L DOHC (Code X) engine, you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Radiator Fill Cap C . Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D. Engine Oil FillCap E. Engine Oil Dipstick 6-10 E Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick G. Brake Fluid Reservoir H. Air Filter I. RemotePositiveBattery Terminal . Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir K.
Before closing the hood,be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and closeit firmly. Engine Oil LOW OIL If the LOW OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need tocheck your engine oil level right away. For more information, see “Low Oil Level Light” in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. It’s a goodidea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel.
Checking Engine Oil When to Add Oil If you have the3.4L DOHC engine (VIN Code X), allow up to 20 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. If the oil is at orbelow the lower mark,then you’ll need to add at least onequart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kindof oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then pushit back in all the way.
What nd of Oil to Use Oils recommendedfor your vehiclecan be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oilhas been certifiedby the American Petroleum Institute (API).Do not use anyoil which does not carry this Starburstsymbol. If you change your own oil, be sure youuse oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. 3100 (Code M) Engine The engine oil fill cap is located toward thefront of the engine near theyellow-looped engine oil dipstick.
RECOMMENDED SAL VlSCOSlTT GRADE ENGINE OllS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. WOK FOR THIS SYMBOL HOT WEATHER + 38 + 27 + 16 +4 -7 -10 - COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SA€ 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 6-14 As shown in the chart,if you have the 3 100 engine, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle. However,you can use S A E 1OW-30 if it’s going tobe 0°F (-18°C) or above.
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THEEXPECTEDTEMPERATURERANGE. I HOT WEATHER As shown in thechart, if you have the 3.4L DOHC engine, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it’s going to be colder than 60O F (16 O C) before your nextoil change. When it’s very cold, you should use S A E 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container showits viscosity, or thickness.
If none of them is true, usethe long triphighway maintenance schedule.Change the oil andfilter every Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet dealer is 7,500 miles (12 500 km)or 12 months -- whichever ready to advise if you think something should be added. occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causesengine oil to When to Change Engine Oil break down slower. If any one of these is true for you, use theshort tripkity (See “Change OilSoon Light” in the Index.
Air Cleaner I Pull out the filter.Be sure to install the air filter and install thecover tightly when youare finished. To check or replace the air filter, remove the four screws and pull off the cover. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whento replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”in the Index.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change Operating the engine withthe air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleansthe air, it stops flameif the engine backfhes. If it isn’t there,and the engine backfhes, you could beburned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the e n h e with the air cleaner off. NOTICE: A good time tocheck your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at yourChevrolet dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or youcould get a false reading on the dipstick. Wait at least30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid levelif you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer.
Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied,place the shift lever ia PARK (P). With yaw foot on the brakepedal, move the shift lever through each gear range,pausing for about I .- ,Y three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARR (P). Let the engine run atidle for three to five minutes. Then, without shutting off the engine,follow these steps: 0 3100 (Code M) Engine 3.4L DOHC(Code X) Engine 1 .
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched areaon the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick, 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluidat the dipstick hole to bringit to the proper level. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Don’t oveflll. 3100 (Code M) Engine 3.4 L DOHC (Code X) Engine 3. Check both sides of the dipstick,and read the lower level.The fluid level mustbe in the cross-hatched area. 4.
Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL J engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km) whichever occurs first,if you add only DEX-COOL’ extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant whenit 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 /!1 CAUTION: Adding only plainwater to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol,can boil beforethe proper coolant mixwill. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wrong mix,your engine could get toohot but you wouldn’t getthe overheat warning. Your engine couldcatch fire and you or others could beburned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water and DEX-COOL@coolant.
If this lightcomes on, it means you’re low on Checking Coolant engine coolant. LOW COOLANT Adding Coolant . .‘ When your engine is cold, the coolant level should at be the COLD mark or alittle higher. When yourengine is warm, the level shouldbe up to the HOT mark or a little higher. 6-24 If you need more coolant, addthe proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spillit. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add coolant to the radiator.
Radiator Pressure Cap 1 NOTICE: I’urning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator arehot can allow steam and scalding liquidsto blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have toadd coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator arehot. -- Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installedto prevent coolant lossand possible engine damage from overheating.
Power Steerlag Fluid 3100 (Code M) Engine 3.4L DOHC (Code X) Engine When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unlessyou suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. 6-26 What to Use To determine what kindof fluid to use, see “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Always use the proper fluid.
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid,be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you willbe operating your vehiclein anarea where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. NOTICE: 0 0 Adding Washer Fluid 0 0 When using concentrated washerfluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid.
Brakes Brake Fluid leaking outof the brake system.If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top OF’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your liningsare worn, then you’llhave too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
BRAKE When yourbrake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light willcome on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index. What toAdd When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11’ (GM Part No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean thebrake fluid reservoircap and the area around the cap before removingit. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
Brake Wear Your Chevrolet has front disc brakesand rear drum brakes if it is equipped with the3100 engine. Ithas four-wheel disc brakesif it is equipped with the3.4L DOHC engine. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal whenthe brakes arefirst applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation.
Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if thebrake pedal does not return to normal height,or if there is a rapid increase pedal in travel. This could be a signof brake trouble. that are wrongfor your vehicle, thebalance between your front and rearbrakes can change -- for the worse. The braking performanceyou’ve come to expect can change in many other ways ifsomeone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.
’ A CAUTION: I Batteries have acidthat can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badlyhurt if you aren’t careful. See66Jump Starting” in the Index for tips on workingaround a battery without getting hurt. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Also, for yaur audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent Featwe” in the Index. Bulb Replacement In this sectionyou’ll find directionsfor changing the bulbs in some of the lamps on your Chevrolet.
Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp 112. ...L.... ........ e k. 3. Remove the electricalconnector from the bulb by raising the locktab and pulling the connector away from the bulb's base. 4. Install the electrical connectorto the bulb. the smallest tab on 5 . Install the new bulb by inserting the bulb baseinto the matching notchin the retaining ring. Turn the bulb a quarter-turn to the right until it stops. 6. Close the hood. 1. Open the hood. Thereis one flap on each side of the radiator.
2, Open the flap by lifting the snap screw. 6-34 3. Position the radiator air side baffle aside and remove the two nuts (pliers maybe required).
4. Slide the headlamp assembly outboard and gently pull the inside of the assembly away from the vehicle.
Center High-Mouated Stoplamp 2. Turn the socket tothe left unti1 it stops and pull the bulb and socket out of the centerhigh-mounted stoplamp assembly. 3. Push in the bulb, turn it to the left and pull it oat of the socket, 4. Push the new bdb into the socket and turn it to the fight. 5. Replace the bulb and socket in the assembly. 1. Open the trunk lid. Locate the stoplamp behind the rear seats, infront of the trunk hinges.
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp 5. To remove a socket, press the tab, turn the socket to 1. Open the trunk.Remove the convenience net if you have one. Unhook the net from the upper wingnut. 6. Pull the bulb out. Do not twist it. d- I d 2. Remove the upper (convenience net) wing nut, if equipped. 3. Pull the carpet away from the rearof the vehicle. the left and pullit out. 7. Push the new bulb into the socket. 8. Replace the socket in the assembly. 9. Tighten the socket by turning it to the right. 10.
Back-up Lamp Dome Lamp 1. Open the trunk. The back-up lamp bulbs are in the rear of the trunk lid. 1. Grasp the front and rear centerof the domelamp cover at the same time. Then squeeze and pull downward. (To help pry the sides loose, a flat-blade screwdriver may be used as an aid during this procedure). 2. Press the tab on the socket, turn the socket to the left and pull it out. 2. Remove the old bulb from the small prongs extending from the domelamp base plate; hook the new bulb onto the prongs. 3.
Windshield Wiper Blade Retdacement 4. While holding the wiper arm away from the glass, push the releaseclip from under the blade connecting point and pull the blade assembly down towards the glass to remove it fromthe wipe arm. 5. Push the new wiper blade securelyon the wiper arm until you hear the release clip “click” into place. For wiper blade replacement lengthand type, also see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
NOTICE: 0 0 Underinflated tirespose the same 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 tiresare cold. Overinflated tiresare more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when youhit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
When to Check Check your tires once a monthor more. Don’t forgetyour compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell ifyour tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflatedeven when they’re underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
I Rust ordirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can makewheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. Whenyou change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where thewheel attaches to thevehicle. In anemergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later, if you off. (See need to, to get all the rust or dirt “Changing aFlat Tire” in theIndex.
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired wellbecause of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires To find out what kindand size of tires you need,look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle whenit was new had a TirePerformance Criteria Specification (TPCSpec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tirelife and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheelbalancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pullingone way or the other, thealignment may need tobe reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when drivingon a smooth road, your wheels may need tobe rebalanced.
Used Replacement Wheels NOTICE: (Continued) Use another type of traction device only ifits Putting a used wheel on yourvehicle is dangerous. You can’t knowhow it’s been usedor how far it’s been driven.It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you haveto replace a wheel, usea new GM original equipmentwheel. Tire Chains INOTICE: If your Chevrolet hasP225/60R16size tires,don’t use tire chains. Theycan damage your vehicle because there’s not enough clearance.
Appearance Care Remember, cleaningproducts can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burstinto flame if you strike a match or getthem on a hot partof the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your Chevrolet, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows whenyou’re cleaning the inside.
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Ushg Solvent-Qpe Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. First, seeif you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with @ s t water and mild soap. 2, Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 3. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label. 4. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
Fabric Protection Your Chevrolet has upholstery andcarpet that has been treated with Scotchgard" Fabric Protector, a 3M product. It protects fabrics by repellingoil and water, which are the carriersof most stains. Even with this protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keepit looking new. Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167).
Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use warm water anda clean cloth. Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflectionsin the windshield and even makeit difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. 0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.You may have todo it more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get themoff quickly.
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness Keep the safety belts and the built-in child restraint harness clean and dry. Do not bleach or dye safety belts or the built-in child restraint harness. If you do, they may be severely weakened. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean the safety belts and the child restraint harness only with mildsoap and lukewarm water. Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should becleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No.
Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside the of windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon Ami@ Powder (non-scratching glass cleaning powder),GM Part No. 1050011. The windshield is clean if beadsdo not form when you rinse it with water.
Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishingof your Chevrolet by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish.You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer.(See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Exterior painted surfacesare subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finishlooking new by keeping your Chevrolet garaged or covered whenever possible.
Cleaning Tires Underbody Maintenance To clean your tires,use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
Appearance Care Materials Chart 1 I I 12345725 I 12 oz. (0.354 L) I Shine Silicone Tire 12377964 16 oz.Cleaning (0.473 L) Wax 12377966 16 oz. (0.473 L) Finish Enhancer Spot cleans gives paint luster high and See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. See “Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. I I Shines tires Protects removes finish and scratches fine **Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the model designation, paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment. Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle. \ ASSEMBLY E N G l N E h Q 7f CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT This is the legal identifierfor your Chevrolet. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side.You can see it if you look throughthe windshield from outside your vehicle.
Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuitbreaker in the underhoodelectrical center. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp system checked right away. The wiring circuits in your vehicleare protected from short circuitsby a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself.
Fuse 1 4 5 6 10 11 12 Circuit Breaker C D 13 Description Power Windows Power Seats 14 Description CIGARETTE LIGHTER-- Instrument Panel and Console Cigarette Lighter WAC-- WACControl Assembly Solenoid Box, Mix Motor, DRL Module, HVAC Control Head, Blower Control Switch HAZARD FLASHER R.H. SPOT LAMP (S.E.O.
Fuse 15 19 20 21 22 23 25 28 29 30 Description L.H. SPOT LAMP (S.E.O.) POWER ACCESSORY (Power)#l -Door LockSwitches, Trunk Courtesy Lamp, O/S Mirror Switch POWER ACCESSORY #2--(Sunroof) Control Unit AIR BAG-- Air BagSystem CRUISE CONTROL--Cruise Control Cut-Out Switch STOPLAMPS -- TCCBrake Switch ENGLISWMETRIC (S.E.O.
--- Underhood Electrical Center Passenger’s Side Some €uses are in the underhood electrical center on the passenger’s side of the engine cornpartmeat.
Fuse F/INJN PCM IGN ELEK IGN 10 12 13 Description Fuel Injectors Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (VIN X only), EGR, CCP, Oxygen Sensor, Vacuum Canister Switch Electronic Ignition (EI) Control Module UP Fuse Block Passenger’s Side Underhood Electrical Center, FPMP Relay, Cooling Fans #I and #2, Ignition Relay, P/N Switch FAN CONT #I Relay Relay 14 15 16 17 18 Description FUEL PUMP AIC CMPR FAN CONT #2 -- Secondary Cooling Fan (Passenger’sSide) FAN CONT #1-- Primary Cooling Fa
I -- Underhood Electrical Center Driver’s Side no0 FAN #3 PARKLPS HORN uno ABS m 6-62 1 12 Fuse FAN#3 PARK LPS Description FAN CONT #3 Relay Headlamp Switch HORN Horn Relay, Underhood Lamp ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
Fuse Description 11 IGN SW1 -- I/P Fuse Block: Radio, Wiper, HVAC, ABS and Turn Signal Fuses PWR WDO and Circuit Breaker D; Passenger’s Side Underhood Electrical Center: F/IJN, ECM IGN, TCC, ENG EMIS and ELEK IGNFuses 12 HD LPS -- Circuit Breaker to Headlamp Switch 13 ABS -- ABS Relay Relay Description 14 ABS -- Anti-Lock Brake System 15 FAN CONT #3 -- Secondary Cooling Fan (Passenger’s Side) 16 HORN Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement ........................................ After Complete Overhaul ........................................... 7 quarts (6.7 L) 10 quarts (9.5 L) When drainingheplacing converteT more fluid may be needed. Cooling System Including Reservoir 3100 (Code M) ................................................ 11.6 quarts (10.94 L) 12.3 quarts (11.
Engine Specifications Type .................................. Displacement ........................... Compression Ratio ....................... Firing Order ............................ ThermostatTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3100 (CodeM) V6 191 CID (3100) 9.6: 1 1-2-3-4-5-6 195°F (91°C) 160 @ 5200 3.4L DOHC (Code X) V6 207 CID (3.4L) 9.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter All Engines .............. Battery 3100 (CodeM) ......... 3.4L DOHC (Code X) .... Engine Oil Filter 3100(Code M) ......... 3.4L DOHC (Code X) .... PCV Valve 3100 (Code M) ......... 3.4L DOHC (Code X) . . . . Radiator Cap All Engines .............. Spark Plugs 3100 (Code M) . . . . . . . . . 3.4L DOHC (CodeX) 6-66 .... A1208C 600 CCA 690 CCA PF47 PF51 CV892C CV895C RC27 AC Type 41-940 Gap: 0.060” (.152 cm) AC Q p e 41-919 Gap: 0.045” (.
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0Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule This section covers the maintenance requiredfor your Chevrolet.Your vehicle needs these servicesto retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance.
I IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED I I Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet,or your Chevrolet dealer for details. 7-2 Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important.
How This Section is Organized The remainder of this sectionis divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServices” shows what tohave done and how often.Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified andhave the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’sservice department or another qualified service centerdo these jobs. a vehicle can Performing maintenance work on be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs,you can be seriously injured.
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to helpyou 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 thetime in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehiclein making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways.
Maintenance Schedule I Wip/City Short Definition I Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditionsis true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. 0 Most trips include extensive idling (suchas frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a traileror use a carrier on topof your vehicle.
Maintenance Schedule Follow this maintenanceschedule only if none of the conditions from theShort TripKity Maintenance Schedule is true.Do not use thisschedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, drivenin a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short TripKity schedule for these conditions.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule-1 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) shouldbe performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 krn). 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Footnotes The U.S.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Scb-We. lS9000Miles (30 000 km) I 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0Change engine oiland filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 27,900 Miles (45 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1 33,000 Miles (55000 km) Change engine oil and Mter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every I 39,000 Miles (65000 km) 3 months, whichever occurs first). Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 42,000 Miles (70000 km) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission ControlService. 0Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replacefilter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) - (.Seefuotnote +.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
I I 3 I 1 , Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) I 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) 1 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspectionand Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 57,000 Miles (95000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 0Vehicles with 3.4L Code X engine only: Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.
I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage 0Change engine oil and filter (or every or leaks. Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage. Replaceparts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 3 months, whichever occurs first).
I I I I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. An Emission Control Sewice. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ?.) 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 17Rotate tires.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission ControlService. 0Change engine oil and filter (or 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. I 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under anyof these conditions, thefluid andfilter do not require changing. I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first).See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use.
1 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) The services shown inthis schedule upto 100,000 miles (166 000 km)should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km)at the sameintervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles(240 000 km) should be performedat the same interval after 150,000 miles(240 000 km). Footnotes The U.S.
ILong Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whicheveroccurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. I7 Rotate tires.
I LongTripmighwayMaintenanceSchedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Replace air cleaner filter. 0Rotate tires.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
1 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An EmissionControl Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 0Rotate tires.
(g Tripmighway Maintenance Schedul&l 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0Vehicles with 3.4L Code X engine only: 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0Replace air cleaner filter. 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replaceparts as needed. An Emission Control Service.
Long TripEIighway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0Inspect camshaft timing belt. Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) An Emission Control Service.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage 12 months, whichever occursfirst). or leaks. Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace partsas needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect camshaft timing belt.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Inspect spark plug wires. 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and An Emission Control Service. Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system - In hilly or mountainous terrain. (or every60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Listed below are ownerchecks and services which should be performedat the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability andemission control performance of your vehicle. Check theengine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@ coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for further details. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
At Least Twicea Year Restraint System Check Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed.See “Automatic Transaxle”in the Index.A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly.
Starter Switch Check 7 When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. Ifit does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not usethe accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear.
Ignition Transaxle LockCheck While parked, and with the parking brakeset, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is inPARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services maybe found in a GM service manual.See “Service and Owner Publications” inthe Index.
~ Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification maybe obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer FLUIDLUBRICANT GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill. Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid System (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part No. 12346241 or euuivalent). USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Fuel Door Hinge Engine oil or LubriplateLubricant (GM Part No. 1050109). Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579or equivalent).
Any additional informationfrom “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on After the scheduled servicesare performed, record the the following record pages. Also, you should retain all date, odometer reading and who performed the service maintenance receipts.Your owner information portfolio in the boxes provided afterthe maintenance interval. is aconvenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record 7-45
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Maintenance Record 7-47
Maintenance Record SERVICED BY 7-48 MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will findout how to contactChevrolet if you need assistance.This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and howto report any safety defects.
Customer Satisfaction Procedure Chevrolet dealershave the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, ifconcern a has not been resolvedto your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE -- Discuss yourconcern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level.
STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of In the U S . Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
I For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 0 0 0 0 Your name, address,home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (Thisis available from the vehicle registrationor title, orthe plate at the top leftof the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.
ChevroletIGeo Roadside Assistance Program Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number willprovide you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems. If your problemcannot be resolved over thephone, our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers. Roadside membershipis free, however some services may incur costs.
~~ ROADSIDE CourtesyTM Care PROVIDES: 0 Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above) Plus: 0 FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer from a legal roadway) 0 FREE LocksmitWKey Service (when keysare lost on the road or locked inside) 0 FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road) 0 FREE Jump Start (at home or onthe road) 0 FREE Fuel Delivery($5 of fuel delivered on the road) Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportationfor customers needing warranty service.
For complete program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo dealer to obtain aRoadside Assistance Center brochure. The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services.
Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail purchasers of 1997 ChevroletlGeopassenger cars and light duty trucks (pleasesee your selling dealer for details). Courtesy Transportation includes: 0 One way shuttle ride for any warranty repair completed during thesame day.
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in thisprogram.
We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact theBBB at any time.The BBB will attempt to resolve thecomplaint serving as an intermediary.If this mediation is unsuccessful,an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligiblecustomers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject.If you accept the decision,GM will be bound by that decision.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that yourvehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada,in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario KlG 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA(or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us.
1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operationand servicing of your vehiclecan be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailingit in with your check, money order, or credit card information toHelm, Incorporated (address below) CURRENT PUBLlCAmONSFOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO OWNER’S INFORMATION SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner publications are written directly for Ow
NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent. Mail completed order form to: HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the above address for quotation. (CUSTOMER'S (ATTENTION) NAME) (STREET ADDRESS-NO P.O. BOX NUMBERS) CODE) (ZIP D A W ' " TELEPHONE NO.
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0Section 9 Index Adding Equipment to the Outsideof Your Vehicle . . . . . 6-3 AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-24 1-22 How it Works ................................ Location .................................... 1-22 Readiness Light ......................... 1.21.2.50 Servicing ................................... 1-25 What Makes it Inflate ..........................
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Wheels ..................................... 6-53 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Climate Control System ........................... 3-2 Clock. Setting the ................................ 3-6 Comfort Controls ................................ 3- 1 Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-20 Compact Disc Player ............................ 3- 12 Compact Disc Player Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Compact Spare Tire .....................
Electrical Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . 2- 15.3. 19. 6.56 Electronic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 Engine ................................... 6.9. 6.10 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 15 Coolant Level Check .......................... 7-37 Coolant Temperature Gage ..................... 2-54 Coolant Temperature Light . . . . . . .
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-32 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 HeadRestraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34 Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-32 High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-29 On Reminder ................................ 2-34 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1.21.2.50 Anti-Lock Brake System Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.53.4.9 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.52.4.8 Brake SystemWarning .................... 2.51.6.29 2-59 ChangeOilSoon ............................. 2-50 Charging System ............................. Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-53 Interior ..................................... 2-35 Low Coolant Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.54.6.
N e t . Convenience .............................. Neutral. Automatic Transaxle ..................... New Vehicle “Break-In” ......................... Nightvision ................................... 2-41 2- 18 2- 13 4-16 Odometer .................................... 2-48 Odometer. Trip ................................. 2-48 Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4- 12 6-11 Oil. Engine .................................... Oil Warning Light .............................. 2-57 Overdrive.
SecurityLight .................................. 2-59 Security System ................................ 2- 1 1 Service ........................................ 6-2 Bulletins. Ordering ............................ 8- 12 EngineSoonLight ............................ 2-55 Manuals. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 12 Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-56 Publications. Ordering ......................... 8- 12 Publications. Ordering in Canada . . . . . . . . . .
Tires ......................................... 6-39 Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-45 BuyingNew ................................. 6-43 Chains ..................................... 6-46 ChangingaFlat .............................. 5-24 Cleaning .................................... 6-54 Compact Spare ............................... 5-35 Inflation .................................... 6-40 Inflationcheck ............................... 7-37 Inspection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Damagewarnings .............................. vii Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-66 IdentificationNumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-56 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29 Storage ..................................... 6-3...1 Symbols ..................................... vi11 Ventilation System ..
0 Service Station Checkpoints ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR P5-17 AND P6-22 TI RES P6-39 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6-11 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE WINDSHIELD WASHER REMOTE P6-8 FLUID P6-27 P6-6 EATERY TERMINAL P5-3 HOOD FUEL TRUNK REMOTE RELEASE RELEASE P2-10 DOOR For detailed information,refer to the page numberlisted, or see the Index in the backof the owner's manual.
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