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.* a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner’s Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS” system. 2-1 Features and Controls This section explains how tostart 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.
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The Heritageof Chevrolet The dynamic William C. “Billy” Durant shifted gears from making carriages to making cars, forming half the team that gave birth to Chevrolet. I I Welcome to the largest vehicle backed by a proud worn the Chevrolet marque. autumotive familyin the history of performance and That kind of reception from world -- the familyof Chevrolet value. Since the first “Classic auto ownersis unmatched by owners.
The Chevrolet blend of value and performance has become an American of the created for the pleasure into each vehicle. It's not open road.
I I The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public -- and was powered by an available fuel-injected V8. I I and we are pledged to I I I make ownership of your I l I Chevl-olet an enjoyable I I I and rewarding experience. I I I 1 I I I I I I I 60'sautomotive 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 their new vehicle. If you do this,it will help you learn about the features and These mean thereis sometnmg that could hurt controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find you or other people. that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean thereis something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words.
1 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols youmay find on your vehicle.
Section 1 Seats and Seat Restraints Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Chevrolet and how to use your safety belts You properly. can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats-- how to adjust them -- and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. 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 pusha pedal when you don't want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. 1-2 Move the lever under the front sear IO unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it.
6-Way Power Seat(If Equipped) Move the seat higher by lifting and holding the bottom of the button. Lower the seat by pushing and holding the top of the button. To move the seat forward, pushthe rear of the button forward. To move the seat backward, pushthe front of the button rearward. Raise the front of the seatby lifting and holding the bottom front endof the button. Lower the front of the seat by pushing and holdingthe bottom of the front end of the button.
Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer ofside the seat and move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position. 1-4 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their jobwhen you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t doits job either. In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would bethere, not at your pelvic bones.
Rear Seats Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped) To open the folding rear seat, open the trunk and pull one or both of the tethers locatedon the left sideof the trunk. The leaf-hand tether will open the larger side of the seatback. The right-hand tether will open the smaller side of the seatback. Once a tether is pulled, the seatback can be pushed open through the trunk, or pulled open from inside the vehicle. To close the folding rear seat from inside the car, push the seatback up until you hear a click.
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you howto use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safetybelts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (S ;), or air bag system. Don’t let anyone ride 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 hitthings insidethe vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.
Your vehicle has a light Why Safety BeltsWork that comes on as a reminder When you ride in or on anythi: ,, you go as fast as to buckle up. (See “Safety it goes. Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why:They work. You never knowif you’ll be in a crash.If you do have a crash, you don’t know it if will be abad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes cansobe serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive.
Put someone onit. Get it up to speed. Thenstop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-10 or the instrument panel...
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts-- and the Answers @ Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle afteran accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? .. . or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more timeto stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bonestake the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. A: You could be -- whether you’re wearinga safety belt or not. But you can unbucklea safety belt, even if you’re upsidedown.
@ If I’m a good driver, andI never drive far from home, why shouldI wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, butif you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect youfrom things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within25 miles (40 km)of of serious injuries home. And the greatest number and deaths occur at speeds of less than40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts arefor everyone.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt maylock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.If this happens,let the belt go back slightly to unlockit. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt. Pull up on the latch plate to make sureit is secure.
5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash,this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide underthe lap belt. If you slid under it,the belt would apply force at your abdomen.This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin todrive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height thatis right for you. 10 move it down, squeeze the release button and move the adjuster tothe desired position.You can movethe adjuster upjust by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it has lockedinto position.
Q: What’s wrong with this? 1 \ CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is 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 beltis too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Q: What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forceswould bethere, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
@’ What’s wrong with this? A CAUTION: You can be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your arm. In a crash, your body would movetoo far 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 shoulderbones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulderat all times.
@' What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured bya twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer tofix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injuredif they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt,just push the button on the buckle. The belt shouldgo back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the beltis out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
The best way to protectthe fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety beltis worn properly, it’s more likely thatthe fetus won’t be hurt ina crash. For pregnant women, asfor anyone, the key to malung safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety beltworks the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this section.
Air bags inflate withgreat force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close toan inflating air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you. Safety belts help keepyou in position beforeand during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags, Thedriver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining controlof the vehicle. There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions.
How the Air Bag SystemWorks E I The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where are the air bags? The driver’s airbag is in the middleof the steering wheel.
When should an airbag inflate? If something is betweenan occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might forcethe object into thatperson. Thepath of an inflating air bag must be kept clear, Don’t put anything betweenan occupant and anair bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. An air bag is designed to inflate ainmoderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crash.
What makesan airbag inflate? What will you see after an airbag inflates? In an impactof sufficient severity,the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle isin a crash.The sensing system triggers a releaseof gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel andin the instrument panel infront of the right front passenger.
In many crashes severe enoughto inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. NOTICE: ~~ If you damage the covering for the driver’sor the e Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag work properly.You may haveto replace the air system.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet Rear SeatPassengers Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be serviced. It’s very importantfor rear seat passengersto buckle up! There are partsof the air bag system in several places Accident statistics show that unbelted peoplein the rear around your vehicle.You don’t want the system to seat arehurt more oftenin crashes than those who are inflate while someoneis working on your vehicle. Your wearing safety belts.
1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t letit get twisted. If the belt stops beforeit reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt acrossPull up on the latch plate to make sureis it secure. you very quickly.If this happens, let the belt go back If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” slightly to unlockit. Then pull the belt across you at the end ofthis section.
I 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the beltas you pull upon the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips,just touching thethighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
The safety belt locksif there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. I A CAUTION: I You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt,just push the button on the buckle.
There isone guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults, the comfort guidesmay be installed on the shoulder belts. Here’s how to installa comfort guide and use the safety belt: 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, placethe guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 1.
I 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted andit lies flat. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” on top. earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.
To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Pullthe guide upward to exposeits storage clip, and then slide the guideonto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in betweenthe seatback and the interior body, leaving only theloop of elastic cord exposed. Lap Belt Center Passenger Position When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every statein the United States andin every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Childran snd Pa.bies I To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and releaseit the ‘SMeway as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.
CAr'"'3N: (Continued) at only 25 mph(40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a240-1b. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby inan infant restraint. 1 /11 CAUTION: Never hold a babyin your arms while riding ina vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a crash. Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can't holdit.
Child Restraints r 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. A child ina rear-facing childrestraint can be seriously injured if the right frontpassenger’s air Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may bag inflates. This is because the back of a find these instructionson the restraint itself or in a rearfacing child restraint would be very closeto booklet, or both.
Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Chevrolet dealer to put it infor you. If you want toinstall an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to doit. Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap, and thatthe strap be anchored. 6 E If your child restraint has a top strap, your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designedfor this vehicle.
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position l You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructions say. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif vou ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull up onthe shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure is it secure. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let go it back allthe way.
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position U You’ll be using thelap belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pullingit along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. as the 3. Secure the child in the child restraint instructions say. or around the 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through restraint.
5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly.
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlierpart about the topstrap if the child restraint has one. 1. Because your vehicle hasa right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See “Seats” in the Index.) 2. Put the restrainton the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructions say.
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’sface or neck, putit behind the child restraint. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever hadto.
Larger Children 6. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sureit is secure. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt andlet it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger, 1-44 Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts.
Accident statistics show that children are saferif they are restrained in therear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are. Never do this. Here two children 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 one personat a time.
Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulderpart is behind the child.If the child wearsthe belt in thisway, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force wouldthen be applied right on the child's abdomen. That could cause seriousor fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should beworn low and snug on the hips,just touching the child's thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash.
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should useit. But if a safety belt isn’t long enoughfasten, to your dealer willorder you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear,so the extender will be long enoughfor you. The extender will be just for you, andjust for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someoneelse use it, and use it only for the seatit is made to fit.
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Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explainedare the instrument panel andthe warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly-- and what todo if you have a problem.
Keys 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.
One key is used for the ignition andall other locks. If you need a new key,go to your dealerfor the correct key code. I NOTICE: When a new Chevroletis delivered, thedealer removes the key plug from the key, and givesit to the first owner. Your vehicle has a numberof new features that can help prevent theft, therefore you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even haveto damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.
Door Locks A CAWTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily open thedoors and fall out. Whena door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easilyenter through an unlocked door when you slow downor stop your vehicle. so obvious: You increase the This may not be chance of being thrownout of the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts From the inside,to lock the door, move the locking lever forward.
Power Door Locks(If Equipped) Rear Door Security Locks - With the power door locks, you can unlock or lock all of the doors of your vehicle from the driver orfront passenger doorlock switch. Pull up onthe switch to unlock allof the doors. Push down on it to lock all the doors. Door Ajar Reminder Your Chevrolet is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doorsof your vehicle from the inside. The switch is located onthe inside of the rear door.
If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or Keyless Entry System(If Equipped) older children who ride the in rear won’t be ableto open If your Chevrolet has this option, you can lock and the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work, and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the keyless how to cancel the locks. entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
This device complies withPart 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Check the location. Other vehiclesor objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few stepsto the leftor right, hold the transmitter higher and try again.
Matching Transmitter@)To Your Vehicle Battery Replacement Each keyless entry transmitteris coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitterswith you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched.
3. Put the two halves back together. Make surethe cover is on tightly, so water won’t getin. 4. Check the operation of the transmitter with your vehicle. If the transmitter does not work, try synchronizing the transmitter with the receiver. Synchronization Your keyless entry system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone fi-om recording and playing back your signal. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver.
Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cvlinder. It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open becausecarbon monoxide (CO)gas can come into your vehicle.You can’t seeor smell CO. It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid openor if electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: Make sure all windowsare shut.
Theft .. I Vehicle theftis big business, especially in some cities. Although your Chevrolet has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put onit can makeit impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an -- so easy targetfor joy riders or professional thieves don’t doit. To turn the lockout on, slide the switch all the way to the left.
Parking at Night Passlock TM Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. theft-deterrent system. Put themin a storage area, or take them with you. Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system.The system is armed once the keyis removed from the ignition. Parking Lots Passlock enables fuelif the ignition lock cylinder is If you park ina lot where someone will be watching turned with a valid key.
Ignition Positions New Vehicle “Break-In” A NOTICE: h Your modern Chevrolet doesn’t needan elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: 0 Don’t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops withnew liningscan mean premature wear and earlierreplacement.
ACC (Accessory)(B): This position unlocks the transaxle. It also lets you use things like the radio and NOTICE: windshield wipers when the engine is not running. To use ACC, push in the key andturn it to the right. Use Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet this position ifyour vehicle must be pushed or towed, is moving. If you do, you could damage the but nevertry to push-start your vehicle. transaxle.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, and if the weather is very cold (below -20” F or -29” C), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START. Do this until the engine starts. Assoon as it does, let go of the key. 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded withtoo much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds.
Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turnyour ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go downas your engine gets warrn. I NOTICE: Holding your keyin START for longer than 15 seconds at a timewill cause yourbattery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. If your engine won’t start(or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) 3100 Engine 2.4L Engine In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18" C )or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged ainminimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrapthe electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. A CAUL:ON: Plugging the cordinto an ungrounded outlet could causean electrical shock. Also, thewrong kind of extension cord could overheatand cause a fire.You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cordwon’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4.
PARK (P):This locks your front wheels. It’sthe best position to use when youstart your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. A CAUmION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully PARK in (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehiclecan roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.If you have left the engine running, the vehiclecan move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. DRIVE (D): This positionis for normal driving. If you need more powerfor passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (56 M), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 M)or more, push the accelerator all theway down. You’ll shift downto the next gear and have more power.
THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however,it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D).Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D): 0 When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer,so there is less shifting between gears. 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.
Second-Gear Start Your vehicle is equipped with a second-gear start feature. Placethe shift leverin SECOND (2) gear to provide more traction when you are startingice onor other slippery surfaces.The transaxle will be in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to move. After starting in SECOND(2) gear, place the shift lever in THIRD (3) or DRIVE (D).
Shifting Into PARK (P) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehiclecan roll. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pullinga trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: 0 1.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running rI A CAUTION: It can be dangerousto leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured, Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.
Shifting Out of PARK(P) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignitionis in the ON position. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. Parking Over Things That Burn E G If you cannot shift outof PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) -- as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift into the gear you wish.
Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: t L Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming if: in Your exhaust system soundsstrange or different. Your vehicle getsrusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over road debris. Repairs weren’t done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly.
Windows Manual Windows It can be dangerousto get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window. parking brake firmly set.Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.If you’ve left the engine running,the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
Auto-Down Switch Tilt Wheel The driver’s window switch has an auto-down feature. This switchis labeled AUTO. Push the switch back partway, and the driver’s window will open a small amount. If the switch is pushed all the way back, the window will go all theway down. To stop the window whileit islowering, move the switch forward.To raise the window, move and hold the switch forward. Lock Out Switch The driver’s power window controls also include a lock-out switch.
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) two and downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or lane a change. L, I _1_ ,. .. . .::..::x .... 1 ‘11111 To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished,the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turnor lane change.
A warning chime signal will come on if you have left your turn signal onfor more than 3/4 mile (1 km). Flash to Pass This feature letsyou use your high-beam headlamps to As you signal aturn or a lane change, if the arrows flash signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward drivers won’t see your turn signal.
for shorter delay times between For a single wiper cycle, push the stalk down to MIST, then Rotate the inner band up wiper cycles. Rotate the band down for a longer delay release it. For more cycles, hold the stalk down longer. time between wiper cycles. For steady wiping at low speed, move the stalk up to the Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you LO position. For high-speed wiping, move the stalk up To avoid further, to HI.To stop the wipers, move the stalk to OFF.
Windshield Washer - Lh CAUTICY: In freezing weather, don't use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. When you release the button, the washers will stop, but the wipers will either stop or will resume the speed you were using before. To wash your windshield,push in the buttonat the end of the stalk until the washers begin.
Cruise Control (If Equipped) 1CAUTION: 0 Cruise control canbe dangerous whereyou can’t drive safely at a steady speed.So, don’t use yourcruise 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.
Setting Cruise Control AC A Resuming a Set Speed UTION: I Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This,of course, shutsoff the cruise control.But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press thecruise control RESUME/ACCEL buttonfor about half a second. If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button you don’t want to.
Increasing Speed. While Using Cruise Control There are two waysto go to a higher speed. Use the accelerator pedal to get tothe higher speed. Push the SETDECEL button, then releasethe button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll nowcruise at the higher speed. Press the RESUME/ACCEL button. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the button. To increase your speed in very small amounts, pressthe RESUME/ACCEL button for less than half a second and then release it.
Rotate the turn signal lever end cap up two positions to turn on: Lamps 1 0 Headlamps 0 ParkingLamps 0 SidemarkerLamps 0 Taillamps 0 License Plate Lamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights Rotate the switch to OFF to turn allof the lampsoff.
Daytime Running Lamps/ Automatic Light Control Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) can makeit easier for others tosee the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpfulin many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful the in short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensor belowthe defroster grille makes the DRL and Automatic Light Control(ALC)work, so be sure it isn’t covered.
Fog Lamps (If Equipped) The button for your fog lamps is on the instrument panel, to the leftof the steering wheel, beside the instrument panel intensity control. When using fog lamps, the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on. Push the button to turnthe fog lamps on. An indicator light on the button will glow when the fog lamps are on. Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off. The fog lamps will turn off whenever the high-beam headlamps are turned on.
Illuminated Entrymxit System Trunk Lamp When you open any door, the lamps inside your vehicle will go on. These lamps will fade out after about 40 seconds, or when the ignitionis turned on afterall doors have been closed. If the ignition was recently turned off, the lamps willfade out after four seconds. These lamps will also go on when you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the optional Keyless Entry System transmitter. The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk.
Mirrors Manual Remote Control Mirror Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can just see the sideof your vehicle whenyou are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Adjust the driver’s side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver’s door. To adjust your passenger’s side mirror, sit in the driver’s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you. This mirror can be adjusted two ways.
Power Remote Control Mirror (If Equipped) Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.A convex mirror’s surfaceis curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. I I 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. Check your inside mirroror glance over your shoulder before This switchis located onthe armrest of the driver’s door.
Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, pull the glovebox handle up. Center Console Storage Area The lower area can be used to store cassette tapes or compact discs.To open the lower compartment, pull up on the armrest. The center console has two separate storage areas. The upper compartment, which is also the armrest, can be used to store maps, gloves, etc. To open, pull up on the driver’s sideof the lid.
Instrument Panel Cupholder Center Console Cupholder The instrument panel cupholderis located to the left of the steering wheel. To use it, pull it out until the rubber insert is revealed. Theinsert is removablefor easy cleaning. To clean it, use spray window cleaner. The console provides spacefor holding a cup or soft drink container.The cupholder is located at the rearof the shifter. Rear Seat Cupholder Pull downthe door onthe rear of the center console to use the rear seat cupholder.
Convenience Net (If Equipped) Ashtray and Lighter Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it The ashtray is located at the lower of part the centerof just inside the back wall of the trunk. the instrument panel.To remove the ashtrayfor cleaning, pullup on the metaltab and pull the bin out. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn’tfor larger, heavier loads.
Sunvisors Visor Vanity Mirror Lift the cover to expose the vanity mirror. Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped) To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.You can also swing them to the side. This mirroris located on the passenger’s side visor. When youlift the cover, thelight will turn on.
Accessory Power Outlet The accessory power outlet is located to the rightof the ashtray. Justlift up the door to reveal the outlet. You can use it to plug in additional electrical accessories. Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical accessory you install.The accessory power outlet is protected by afuse and has a maximum current level. 2-46 Garment Hook Pull down onthe outer ring to use the garment hook.
Sunroof (If Equipped) Open the sunshade by hand when usingthe vent position. To partially open,or use the vent position ofthe sunroof, The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your vehicle has an electrical failure. I NOTICE: push the switch back and release it. To fully open the sunroof, pushthe switch back again and release.This is the express open mode of the sunroof. Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel.
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Your instrument panelis designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. J. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The main componentsof your instrument panel are: N. Ashtray A. Instrument Panel Brightness Control 0. Lighter B. Fog Lamp Switch P. AudioSystem C. Turn Signal MultifunctionLever Q . Supplement Restraint System (SRS) andHorn D.
Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with thiscluster or one very similar. It includes indicator warning lights and gages thatare explained on the following pages. Be sure to read them.
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows howfar your vehicle has been driven, ineither miles (used in the UnitedStates) or kilometers (used in Canada). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven sinceyou last resetit. Your Chevrolet has a tamper resistant odometer. The digital odometer will read 999,999 if someone tries to turn it back.
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Tachometer This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.The pictures will help you locate them. I RPM x 1000 The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). I NOTICE: Do not run your engineat speeds in the red area, or engine damage may occur. 2-52 Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Gages can indicate when there may beisor a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or whenone of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly-- and even dangerous.
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includesthe air bag sensor, the air bag modules, the wiring andthe crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index. ~ This light will.
Brake System Warning Light Your Chevrolet’s hydraulic brakesystem is divided into two parts.If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. BRAKE This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key toON. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you turn your ignition on or start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. That’s normal. The anti-lock brake system warning light shoula come on briefly when youturn the ignition keyto ON. If the light doesn’t comeon then, haveit fixed so it will be ready to warn youif there is a problem. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 0 If the light stays on, turn the ignitionOFF.
Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Chevrolet is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. CHECK If this light comes on and stays on and you hear a chime, the vehicle should promptly be pulled off the road and This system is called OBD11(On-Board the coolant level checked.
If the LightIs Flashing NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. 0 Avoiding steep uphill grades.
If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by consideringthe following: Did you recently putfuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. The diagnostic systemcan determine ifthe fuel cap has beenleft off or improperly installed.A loose or missing fuel cap will allowfuel to evaporateinto the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turnthe light off.
Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine,or come on and you will hear a chime when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine couldbe low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately. When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show youit is working, but the light will go out when the engine is running.
Check Oil Light(If Equipped) CHECK OIL If your vehicleis equipped with a3 100 engine, then you will have a CHECK OIL light in your instrument panel cluster. considerable periodof time allowing theoil normally in circulation to drain backinto the oil pan. Passlock Warning Light THEFT SYSTEM This light will come on briefly when you turnthe ignition to ON. The light will stay on until the engine starts.
Cruise Light (If Equipped) Low Washer Light The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. CRUISE LOW WASH The LOW WASH FLUID light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition. It will also stay on or come on and chime if the fluid reservoir is less than one-thirdfull.
Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON It will stay on or come on and chimeit ifdetects a problem on the vehicle, such as DRL a malfunction. If this happens,see your dealer service departmentas soon as possible. Door When the ignition is on, this light will stay on until all doors are closed and completely latched.
Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), the light will come on and you will hear a chime. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Here arefour things thatsome owners ask about. None of these showa problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the gas pump shutsoff before the gage readsFULL (F). 2-64 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated.
U Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Chevrolet. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. The climate control system with air conditioning uses ozone-friendlyR- 134a refrigerant. Climate Control System with Air Conditioning With these systems, you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. 8 Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want.
Temperature Knob The center knob regulatesthe temperature of the air coming through the system. Mode Knob The right control knob changes the functions of the system. -0 /J VENT In this position the airflow comes through the instrument panel outlets.Set the center control knob tothe temperature desired. Air Conditioning Compressor Button Press A/C to operate the air conditioner compressor.
Air Conditioning Heating The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. On colddays, use FLOOR with the temperature knob all theway in the red area.The system will bringin outside air, heat it and send it tofloor the ducts. On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape.
Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger vents. The side window defogger vents are located on the outside of the side instrument panel vents. For additional side window defogging, rotate the mode control to VENT, rotate thefan control to the highest speed, pressA/C and aim the side vents on the instrument panel to the windows. For increased airflow to the side windows, close the center vents. RECIRCULATION will not work in DEFROST and DEFOG.
Ventilation System Ventilation Tips For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system. 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing. : chance of fogging the insideof your windows.
Audio Systems AM-FM Stereo (If Equipped) Your Delco' audio system has been designed to operate easily and give yearsof listening pleasure.You will get the most enjoyment outof it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate allits controls, to be sureyou're getting the most outof the advanced engineering that went intoit. Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control Press SET.SET will appear on the display for five seconds.
Finding a Station 3. Tune in the desired station. AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM and F M .The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. 4. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) SEEK: Press the rightor left arrow to goto the next higher or lower station and stay there. 5. Press and hold one of the four numbered buttons, within five seconds. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button.
Setting theTone BASS: Slide the lever upor down to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Slide the lever' updr down to increase or decrease treble.If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. AM-FM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) - Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balancesthe sound betweenthe speakers.
SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive.Set the volume at the desired level. Move the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV. Then, as youdrive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noiseat any particular speed.The volume level should always soundthe same toyou as you drive.
P.SCAN: Press this buttonto listen to each of your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds. The radio will scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons, except those stations with weak reception. The AUTO TONE setting storedfor that pushbutton will be automatically chosen. Press P.SCAN or one of the pushbuttons againto stop scanning. P.SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner is in the P.SCAN mode.
~~ ~ Playing a Cassette Tape ~ ~~~ ~ ~~~~ PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK left arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape if the Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are current selection has been playing for less than eight 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than seconds. If the PREV buttonis pressed and the current that are so thin they may not work well in this player.
00 (5): Press this buttonto reduce background noise. Note thatthe double-D symbol will appear on the display. CLN: If this message appearson the display, the TAPE AUX: Press this button to change to the tape 1. Turn the ignition on. cassette tape player needs to be cleaned.It will still play tapes, butyou should cleanit as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See “Care of Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured undera Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index.
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control(If Equipped) Playing theRadio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously. RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being played. If you press the button when the ignition isoff, the clock will showfor a few seconds.
SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrowsfor two seconds, and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to stationsfor a few seconds.The radio willgo to a station, stop for a few seconds, thengo on to the next station. Press SEEK again to stop scanning. The sound will mute while scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to yourfavorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, sixFM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. 3.
AUTO TONE:This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for classical, news, rock,pop, country/western andjazz stations. C/W will appear on the display when you first press AUTO TONE. Each timeyou press it, another setting will appear on the display. Press it again after JAZZ appears and the AUTO TONE display will go blank. Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs.
RDM (2):Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RANDOM will showon the display.Press RDM again to turnoff random play. RDM is reset to off when the discis ejected. NEXT (3): Press this button or the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track.If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through thedisc. The sound will mute while seeking. REV (4): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track.
Remote CassetteTape Player (If Equipped) Playing a CassetteTape With this option, the remote single cassette player is mounted to the bottom of the instrument panel. Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. With the radio on, insert a cassette tape. Once the tape is playing, use the control knobs for VOL, BAL, FADE, BASS and TREBjust as youdo for the radio.
PRO& Press this button onthe remote cassette player to go from one side of the tape tothe other. CDPLAY: After a cassette tape and CD a have been inserted, press the CDRLAY button to switch between the CD player andthe cassette tape player. Both features cannot be played at the same time. EJECT: Press this buttonon the remote cassette player to remove the tape. EJECT can be used with either the ignition or radio off. Also, you must press EJECT before loading a cassette with the radio off to allow loading.
5 . Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow, explain how enter to 6 . Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps 7. Press HR to make thefirst one or two digits agree before starting the procedure. with your code. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse 8.
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secretcode as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. LOC appears when the ignitionis on. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with yourcode. 4. Press HR to make thefirst one or two digits agree with your code. 5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down.
Understanding RadioReception To help avoid hearing lossor damage: FM Stereo Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. FM stereo will give you the best sound. FM But signals will reach only about10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the soundto come and go. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape playerthat is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat.If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may causefailure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use.
Care of Your Compact Discs Fixed Mast Antenna Handle discs carefully.Store them in their original cases The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the and dust.
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Section 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 on driving.
Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with avery important safety device in your Chevrolet: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be ready for anything." On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means "always expect the unexpected." Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be readyfor their mistakes.
The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is what if people do? How much is “too much”if the a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to driver plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might the highway death toll, claiming thousandsof victims think. Although it depends on each person and situation, every year. 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 manyU.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing numberof U.S. states, and throughout Canada, the limit is0.08 percent. In some other countries, it’s even lower. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States 0.04 is percent. The BAC will be over 0.
The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’tthe right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderateBAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s somethingelse about drinking and driving that many people don’t know.
~~_. ~~ Control of a Vehicle ~ ~ ~~ ~~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ - . Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go whereBraking action involvesperception time and you wantit to go. Theyare the brakes, the steering and reaction time. the accelerator. All three systems havedo totheir work First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. at the places where the tires meet the road. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot anddo it. That’s reaction time.
Avoid needless heavy braking.Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic.This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops.Your brakes will wearout much faster if you do a lotof heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lotof unnecessary braking. That means better braking andlonger brake life.
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computeris programmed to make the most of availabletire and road conditions. Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up tothe brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close tothe vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slowsor stops. Alwaysleave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. Steering Tips Driving onCurves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the Steering in Emergencies accelerator pedal, steerthe vehicle the way you wantit There are times when steering can be more effective to go, and slow down. than braking. For example, you come over a hill and Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls adjust your speed.
Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edgeof a roadonto the shoulder while you’re driving. OFF-ROAD RECOVERY -Ne -e* A RECOVER An emergencylike this requires close attention and a quick decision.If you are holdingthe steering wheelat the recommended9 and 3 o’clock positions, youcan turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Passing 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, especiallyif you’re followinga larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance.
0 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane changesignal 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 rightlane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your rightoutside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is.) Try not to pass more thanone vehicle at a time on two-lane roads.
Of course, tractionis reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It isimportant to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear).
Here are some tips on night driving. 0 Drivedefensively. 0 Don’t dnnk and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep morespace between you and other vehicles. 0 Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. 0 If you’re tired, pulloff the road in a safe place and rest.
Driving in Rain and onWet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction.It's always wise togo slower and be cautious if rain startsto fall while you are driving.The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harderis itto see.
Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in aquick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Driving toofast through large water puddles or even going through somecar 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 1Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that theycan actually ride on the water. This can happenif the roadis wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is 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 becausethe corner is busy enough to need it.
Freeway Driving At the entrance, thereis usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear viewof the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
The exit speed is usually posted. Here are some things you can check before a trip: Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After drivingfor any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are.
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plainfalling asleep at the wheel?Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretchof road with the of the tires on the road, same scenery, along with the hum the droneof the engine, andthe 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 tripssafer and more enjoyable. 0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. 0 Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this:let your enginedo some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill.
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. e YOU may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. 4-24 Include anice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid,a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where yourtires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if thereis snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have alot less tractionor “grip” and will need to be very careful. What’s the worst timefor this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble becauseit may offerthe least tractionof all.
Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability If You’re Caught in a Blizzard when you makea hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti-Lock’’ in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might befine until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice.
0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle toalert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. 0 Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blanketsor extra clothing,make body insulators from newspapers, burlapbags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. A CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gasesunder your vehicle. This can cause deadlyCO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside.CO could overcome youand kill you.
Run your engine onlyas long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, makeit go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuelfor the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Towing Your Vehicle from the Front There are two ways to tow your vehicle from the front.
To tow your vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground, follow these steps: t \ m 4. Remove the following fuses from theleft side instrument panelfuse block: A) Radio, B) Wiper, H) Powertrain Control Module and K) Body Function Control Module, Cluster. This will prevent your battery form draining while towing. See “Instrument Panel Fusle Block-Left” in Section 6 for location of the fuses. 5. Turn the ignition switch to ACC. 7 --- 6. Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 7. Release the parking brake.
~ Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear Loading I I FRT. --I , I NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. Your vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 4-30 I ~ - -.r Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION VEHICLE CAP. WT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI/KPa FRT. RR. SPA.
MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The other labelis the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’sside door. It tells you the gross weight capacityof your vehicle, calledthe GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
a CAUTION: Things you put inside yourvehicle can strike and injurepeople in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the trunkof your vehicle. In a trunk, put themas far forward as you can. Try to spread theweight evenly, Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside thevehicle so that some of them are above the topsof the seats. Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with the If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer 2.4L engine. If you do, hereare some important points: To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for 0 There are many different laws, including speedlimit your vehicle, you should read the information in restrictions, having todo with trailering. Make sure “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section.
Three important considerations have to do with weight: You can ask your dealerfor our trailering information or advice, oryou can write us at: the weight of the trailer, Chevrolet Motor Division the weight of the trailer tongue Customer Assistance Center 0 and the total weight on your vehicle’s tires. P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI48007-7047 Weight of the Trailer How heavy cana trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1000 lbs. (450 kg). But even that can be too heavy.
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A)of any trailer is an important weight to measure becauseit affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle.The capacity weight includesthe curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too.
Hitches Safety Chains It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. are a Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Crossthe safety chains underthe tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separatedfrom the hitch.
Driving with anailer Following Distance Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before settingout for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking withthe added weight of the trailer. And always keepin mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Making Turns Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer I NOTICE: When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your Chevrolet dealer. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signalturn a or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanesor stop. Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle.
Driving On Grades NOTICE: Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result and damage your vehicle. Frequent stops are very important to allow the engine and transaxle to cool. Reduce speed and shiftto a lower gearbefore you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you mighthave to use your brakesso much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking ona Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and holdthe pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this.
0 Sectio 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
Hazard Warning Flashers Press the switch once to turn your hazard flashers on. The switch will flash when activated. Your hazard warningflash&%work no matter what position your keyis in, and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, press the 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 andoff.
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicleand some jumper cables tostart your Chevrolet. Butplease follow the steps here to do it safely. I NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage toyour vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your Chevrolet by pushing or pulling it could damageyour vehicle. An automatic transaxle won’t start thatway. I Batterles can nun you.
2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want.You wouldn’t be able to start your Chevrolet, andthe bad grounding could damage theelectrical systems. You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmlyon each vehicle. Put the transaxle in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
5. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. 1 Using - a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water.You don’t need to add water to theDelco Freedom@battery installed in every newGM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, besure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of that first.
8. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connectit to the positive (+) terminal of thegood battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 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. 9. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step.
13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Takecare that they don’t touch each otheror any other metal. 10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, butthe chance of sparks getting back to the battery is muchless. 11. Now start the vehicle withthe good battery andrun the engine for a while. 12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
Towing Your Vehicle Try to havea Chevrolet dealer ora professional towing service tow your Malibu. They can provide the right equipment and know-how to tow your vehicle without damage. (See “Roadside Assistance”in the Index.) When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with sling-type equipment,as described later in this section.
A CAUTION: To help avoidinjury toyou or others: 0 Never let passengersride in a vehicle that is being towed. 0 Never tow faster thansafe or posted speeds. 0 Never tow with damagedparts not fully secured. 0 Never get under your vehicle after it has been liftedby the tow truck. 0 Always secure the vehicle on each sidewith separate safety chains when towing it. 0 Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead. A vehicle can fall from a car-carrier if it isn’t adequately secured.
Front Towing 1 I NOTICE: (Continued) Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur fromvehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and is obtained raise vehicle until adequate clearance between the ground and/orwheel-lift equipment. Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to suspension componentswhen using carcarrier equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots.
Rear Towing NOTICE: (Continued) Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occurfrom vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To help avoid damage,install a towing dollyand raise vehicleuntil adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Do not attach winch cablesor J-hooks to suspension components when using carcarrier equipment. Always use T-hooksinserted in the T-hook slots.
Engine Overheating 1 I You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Chevrolet’s instrument panel.See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage’’in the Index. You will also find a low coolant level warning light on your Chevrolet’s instrument panel.See “LOWCoolant Warning Light” in the Index. If Steam Is Coming From ’ hgine I I Steam froman overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you seeor hear steam coming from it.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning butsee or hear no steam, the problem may not betoo serious. Sometimes the engine can get alittle too hot when you: Climb a longhill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving. 0 Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try thisfor a minute orso: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive.
Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: k t 3100 Engine A. Coolant Surge Tank With Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Fans 2.
If it isn’t,you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. An electric fan under the hood can start upeven when the engine is not running andcan injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolantinside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. Heater and radiatorhoses, and otherengine parts, can bevery hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t founda problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at FULL COLD, add a50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) andDEX-COOL TM coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information.) Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burnyou badly.
NOTICE: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol,can boil beforethe proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’scoolant warning system is setfor 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 fM coolant.
L1 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressurecap and upper radiator hose,is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly about one-quarter of a turn to theleft and then stop. If you heara hiss, waitfor that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left.
3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix, up to FULL COLD. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure capoff, start the engine and letit run until you canfeel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. By this time, the coolant levelinside the coolant surge tank maybe lower. If the level is lower, add more of the propermix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches FULL COLD. 5-19 ... - ~.
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusualfor a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially ifyou maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever havea “blowout,” here area few tips about what to expect and what to do: -. 5. Then replace the pressurecap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. If a front tire fails, the flat tire will createa drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly toa level place. Turn on your hazard * warning fls ers. I . ....................... ........ . _............................................ ................................................................................ ............................................................................... ........................................... ................. .......................................... .......
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover to the left to remove it. Lift and remove the cover. (See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare.)You will findthe jacking instructions label on the undersideof the tire cover. 5-22 Turn the wing nut to the left and remove it. Thenlift off the adapter and remove the spare tire. Remove thejack and wheel wrench from the trunk.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. On vehicles equipped with wheel covers, completely loosen the wheel nut caps butdo not try to remove the capsfrom the cover. The tools you'll be using include thejack (A) and the wheel wrench (B). 2. Give the cover asharp pull or gently pry on the edge of the cover to remove it from the wheel.
3. Some models are equipped with aluminum wneels. Remove the cover plate to find the wheel nuts. Carefully use the wedge end of the wheel wrench to pry it off. 5-24 4. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t removethem yet.
A CAUTION: 1 8 (46cm) Getting under a vehicle whenit is jacked upis dangerous. If the vehicle slipsoff the jack,you could be badlyinjured or killed. Never getunder a vehicle whenit is supported only by a jack. w 1 8 146cm) 5. Position thejack and raise the jack head untilit fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire. Put the compact spare tire near you.
NOTICE: Do not jack or lift the vehicle usingthe oil pan. Pans could crack and begin to leak fluid. When jacking or lifting your vehicle, always placethe jack in the proper position. NOTICE: Do not jack or lift the vehicle usingthe suspension components. Suspension components can be damaged by doing this. Whenjacking or lifting your vehicle, always place the jack in the proper position. L 6. Raise the vehicleby turning the wheel wrench to the right.
9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. /!\ CAUTION: Rust or dirton thewheel, 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. When you changea wheel, removeany rust or dirtfrom the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
A CAUTION: I Never useoil or grease on studsor nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. , ," 5-28 10. Replace the wheel nuts with the cone endof the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand or with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub. II c 11. Lower the vehicleby turning the wheel wrenchto the left. Lower the jack completely.
12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly ina criss-cross sequence, as shown. NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in theproper sequence and to theproper torque specification, A C ’ uTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even comeoff. This could leadto anaccident.
Storing t' : F ' -ire and I A -AUTION: I Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Store the jack and wheel wrench in the foam tray. Place the foam tray in the spare tire compartment. Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment. Place the A. Nut tire in the compartment, then secure the adapter, B.
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools F equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. G __ The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact sparetire with a full-size tire as soon as you A. Nut can. See “Compact Spare Tire” in the Index. See the storage instructions labelto replace your compact spare B. Cover into your trunk properly. C. Wing Bolt D.
Compact Spare Tire Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with your vehicle was new,it can lose air after a time. Check other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together. the inflation pressure regularly. It should be60 psi (420 Wa).
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice OF Snow What you don’t wantto do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheelstoo fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must usecaution. I NOTICE: Spinning your wheelscan destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shiftingyour transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”in the Index.
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0Section 6 Service a-- - AopearanceCare Here you willfiid information aboutthe care of your Chevrolet.This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows howto check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted toits appearance care.
Service Doing Your Own Service Work Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and wants youto be happy with it.We hope you’ll go to your dealerfor all yourservice needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. If you want todo some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper Chevrolet Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your Chevrolet than this manual can.
/r\ CAUTION: You can be injured andyour vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work ona vehicle without knowing enough about it. 0 Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, theproper replacement parts and tools before youattempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sure touse the propernuts, boltsand other fasteners. “English”and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused.If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could behurt.
If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Standards (indicated on the underhood tune-up label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada,the proper fuel may be hardto find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. To check on fuel availability, askan auto club,or contact a major oil company that does business inthe country where you’ll be driving.
The cap is behind a hinged door on the right of side your vehicle. To open the door, insert your finger into the finger depression in the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon,it will spring back to the right. A CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignitesit, you could be badly burned. Gasoline canspray outon you if you open the fuel filler captoo quickly.
When you putthe cap back on,turn it to the right (clockwise) until you heara clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has beenleft off or improperly installed. This would allow fuelto evaporate into the atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. Checking Things Under the Hood An electric fan underthe hood can start up and injure you even whenthe engine is not running.
A I ' CA TION: Things that burn canget on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washerand other fluids, and plasticor rubber. You or others could be burned.Be careful not to drop or spill things thatwill burn onto a hot engine. you how to check fluids, The following sections tell lubricants and important parts under the hood. 6-8 I Hood Release To open thehood, first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle.
Then go to the front of the vehicle andlift the secondary hood release handle before lifting. Lift the hood, release the hood prop fromits retainer and put the hood prop into the slot marked PROP ROD. 'efore closing the hood, be sure all thefiller caps re on properly. Then let the hood drop from about to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm).
2.4L (CODE T) Engine When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Engine Oil Fill Cap C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Brake Fluid Reservoir E AirCleaner G. Battery H.
I100 (CODE M) Engine Yhen you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Engine Oil Fill Cap D. Engine Oil Dipstick E. Brake Fluid Reservoir F. AirCleaner G. Battery H.
Engine Oil CHECK OIL If your vehicle is equipped with the 3 100 engine, you have aCHECK OIL light on the instrument panel. If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. Formore information, see “Check Oil Light” in the Index. You should check your engineoil level regularly; thisis an added reminder. oil every time you It’s a good idea to check your engine get fuel.
Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain backinto the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Removeit again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Oil If the oilis at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add at least one quart oil. of But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil touse.
2.4L Engine The engine oil fill cap for the 2.4L engine is located on the rear, right sideof the engine. 3100 Engine The oil fill capfor the 3 100 engine is located on the front of the engine. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through.
What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol.This symbol indicates thatthe oil has been certified bythe American Petroleum Institute (API).Do not use any oil which does not carry thisStarburst symbol. If you change your own oil, be sure you use oil that hasthe Starburst symbol on the frontof the oil container.
As shown in the chart,SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, youcan use SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to be 0°F (- 18 “C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such asSAE 20W-50. NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty.
What to Do with Used Oil Air Cleaner Did you know that used engineoil contains certain elements thatmay be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’tlet used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) Used oil can be a real threat to the environment.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to Automatic Transaxle Fluid replace the air filter. It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. A transaxle fluid leakis the only reasonfor fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your Chevrolet dealership Service Department and have it repaired as soon as possible.You may also have your fluid level checked by your dealeror service center whenyou have your oil changed.
A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolantfor your Chevrolet will: Give freezing protection down to-34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 265 OF (129 C). O Protect against rust and corrosion. What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-halfDEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts.If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. TM Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages workas they should.
NOTICE: Checking Coolant If you use an improper coolant mix,your engine could overheatand be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Too much water inthe mix can freeze and crack the engine,radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. I NOTICE: If you use the proper coolant, you don't have to add extrainhibitors or additives which claimto improve the system. These can be harmful.
Adding Coolant A CAUTION: Thrning the surge tankpressure cap when the engine and radiator arehot can allow steamand scalding liquids toblow out and burnyou badly. Never turn the surge tankpressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator arehot. If you need more coolant,add the proper DEX-COOL" coolant mixtureut the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. -- -- When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark.
Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: Your pressure capis an15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine damage from overheating. When you replace your surge tank pressure cap,GM a cap is recommended. Thermostat Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature.
How To Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tightenit. Then removethe cap again and look at the fluid level onthe dipstick. What to Use The level should be at theFULL COLDmark. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark.
NOTICE: Brakes Brake Fluid a When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. a Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washerfluid. 0 Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansionif freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full.
system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to ‘‘top off’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your liningsare worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid,as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. I A CAUTION: If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine.
I What toAdd When you do need brakefluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 (GMPart No. 12377967). Use new brakefluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir capand the area around the cap before removingit. This will help keep dirt frm entering the reservoir. NOTICE: @ A CAUTION: With the wrong kindof fluid in yourbrake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even workat all. This could causea crash. Always use the proper brakefluid.
Brake Wear Some driving conditionsor climates may cause a brake squeal whenthe brakes are first applied or lightly Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. applied. This does not mean something is wrong with Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a your brakes. high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or prevent brake pulsation.
Brake Pedal Travel Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality Brake Adjustment GM brake parts.
Vehicle Storage Bulb Replacement If you’re not goingto drive your vehiclefor 25 days or more, take off the black, negative(-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. This section describes bulb changing procedures for some of your interior and exterior lamps. For bulb sizes, see “Replacement Bulbs”in the Index. For any bulbs not listed in this section, contact your Chevrolet dealer service department. I ,.
Trent Exterior Bulbs Headlamp and Frontlbrn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement When replacing a halogen bulb,do not touch the glass portion of the bulb. The oil from your fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb. For the type of bulb to use,see “Replacement Bulbs”in the Index. 1. With the hood open and the engineoff, pull the fastener out of the plastic splash shield covering the top of the headlamp assembly and remove it. A. Front Turn Signal B. High-Beam Headlamp C. Low-Beam Headlamp 2.
3. Remove the lamp assembly from the vehicle by pulling forward. Use care not to scratch the vehicle with thelamp or the lamp with the fender. 5. For the turn signal bulb, press thetab on the white bulb socket and twist it less than one-quarterof a turn to the left. 4. For the high or low-beam bulbs, unclip the wiring 6. Reconnect the wiring harness to the bulbor lamp assembly. harness and twist the bulb less than one-quarter of a turn to the left and remove. Gently wiggle the bulb from the socket. 7.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) TaiYStop/'hrn SignaVBack-Up Lamps 1. Open the trunk and locate theCHMSL housing at the top of the trunk. 1. Unscrew the butterfly fastener that holds in the trunk trim. 2. Twist the bulb housing one-quarterof a turn to remove it. 3. Gently remove burned out bulb(s) and replace witha new one. Rear Exterior Lamps 2. Pull back the trunk trim. A. Back-up Lamps B.Taillamp C.
3. Remove the three plastic wingnuts. 4. Pull out the taillamp assemblyto expose the backplate.
7. Reverse the steps to reassemblethe rear lamp assembly and mount to the car. Make sure that thesix tabs are securely fastened to the backplate before reassemblingthe lamp. Dome Lamp To change your dome lamp bulb, grasp the center front and center rear portionof the housing andsqueeze firmly but gently.The housing should popoff. If this doesn't work,you may needto use a small flat-head screwdriver underthe side of the housing to help pry it off. 5 .
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Your new Chevrolet comes with high-quality tires made you ever have by a leading tire manufacturer. If questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details. ‘ Replacement blades comein different types and are removed in different ways. For the proper type and length, see “Capacities and Specifications’’in the Index.
NOTICE: 0 0 0 Underinflated tirespose the same dangeras 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 tires are morelikely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such aswhen you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can causeaccidents.
When to Check Check yourtires once a monthor more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 E a ) . How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tiresare properly inflated simply bylooking at them. Radialtires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Be sureto put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
CAUTION: I 1 Rust or dirt on awheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, canmake wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change awheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where thewheel attaches to thevehicle. In anemergency, you can use a clothor a paper towel to dothis; but be When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation sure touse a scraper orwire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rustor dirt off.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cordor fabric. When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. The tire has a bump, bulge or split. 0 The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage.
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a Uniform Tire Quality Grading TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, The following information relates to the system load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, developed by the United States National Highway bias-belted or radial)as your original tires. Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.
-- A, B, C Treadwear Temperature The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating based on the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as wellon the government course as a tire graded 100.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Your dealer will knowthe kind of wheel you need. The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the carefully atthe factory to giveyou the longest tirelife same way as the oneit replaces. and best overall performance.
NOTICE: The wrong wheelcan also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometeror odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicleground clearance and tireor tire chain clearance to the bodyand chassis. See “Changing a Flat Tire” inthe Index for more information. Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been usedor how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident.
Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burstinto flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anythingfrom a container to clean your Chevrolet, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
5. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediatelyor it will set. Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove anyloose dirt. 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 onthe container label. 4. Use suds only and apply witha clean sponge. Don’t saturate the material and don’t rub it roughly. 5.
Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease,oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomitor urine, treat the area with waterhaking a soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. 4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Combination Stains 1.
-leaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Glass use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even makeit difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Glass should be cleaned often.GM Glass Cleaner(GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass.
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 outsideof the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, BonAmi@Powder (non-scratching glass cleaning powder),GM Part No. 1050011. The windshield is clean if beads do notform when you rinse it with water.
High pressurecar washes may cause water toenter your vehicle. Cleaning ExteriorLampsLenses Use lukewarm or cold water, asoft cloth and a liquid hand, dish or vehicle washing (mild detergent) soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
Aluminum Wheels(If Equipped) Tires Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. The surfaceof these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brusheson them because you could damage the surface.
Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting create a Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish Some weather and atmospheric conditions can should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants canfall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage quickly and maydevelop into a major repair expense.
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Vehicle -dentification Number (VIN) L e Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on your spare tire cover. It’s very helpful if youever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, the model designation, f \ PLANT ASSEMBLY ENGINE A 9 7 CODE MODEL YEAR paintinformationand a list of all production options and special equipment. This is the legal identifierfor your Chevrolet.
Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Add-on Electrical Equipment The headlamp wiringis protected by fuses, onefor each headlamp, in the fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turnoff. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Chevrolet Some unless you check with your dealer first. electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicleare protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal linksin the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored bandinside the fuse.If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new oneof the identical size and rating.
- Instrument Panel FuseBlock Left In the left instrument panelfuse block, there are spare fuses and afuse puller.
- Instrument Panel FuseBlock Right Usage Cruise Control Fog Lamps Interior Lamps, Body Function Control Module SPARE FUSES CIRCUIT 6 0 C O R WNDWS MICRO Fuse A) F O G O H n A. INST LPS 6.CRUISE SW C. HVAC BLOWER D. CRUISE E. FOG LPS F. INT LPS G. RDO BATT H .
Engine Compartment FuseBlock The engine compartmentfuse block is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment,near the air cleaner.
3) 4) Left-Hand Electrical Center-Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Fuel Pump Right-hand Electrical Center-Fog Lamps, Radio, Body Function Control Module, Interior Lamps Automatic Light Control Automatic Light Control Ignition Switch Horn Not Used Daytime Running Lamps Anti-Lock Brakes Cooling Fans Spare Fuses Rear Defog Rear Defog 35) Accessory Power Outlets, Cigar Lighter Anti-Lock Brakes 36) Anti-Lo
Mini-Fuses Mini-Fuses 39) 6-60 Anti-Lock Brakes Canister Purge Valve, Powertrain Control Module, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Heated0 2 Sensor Ignition System Fuel Pump, Injectors Back-up Lamps, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock Generator Right-Hand Headlamp Horn Left-Hand Headlamp Powertrain Control Module Cooling Fan Parking Lamps W A C Blower (Climate Control) Rear Defog, Daytime Running Lamps, Climate Control System Fuse Pullerfor Mini-Fuses Powertrain Control Module, Ignition 47) Tach Te
ps Replacement Bulbs Outside High-BeamHeadlamp .................... 9005 Low-BeamHeadlamp .................... 9006 Front Park/Turn ...................... 3 157 NA Back-UpRear Turn ...................... 3 156 921 High Level Stop .......................... 3057 TaiVStoplamp ........................... Inside Dome .................................. 561 Capacities and Specifications Engine Crankcase 2.4L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 quarts (3.8 L) 3100 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code ........................... T L4 Type .................................... 2.4 Liters Displacement ........................ 1-3-4-2 FiringOrder .......................... 150 Horsepower ............................. ThermostatTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . 180°F (82°C) 3100 Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code ........................... M V6 Type .................................... Displacement ........................ 3.1 Liters Firing Order ..............
0 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance requiredfor your Chevrolet.Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emissioncontrol performance.
IMPORTANT: I KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED 1 Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.See your Warranty andOwner 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, butalso helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important.
How This Section is Organized The remainder of this sectionis divided intofive parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”shows what to havedone and howoften. Some of these services can be complex,so unless you are technically qualified and havethe necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service centerdo these jobs. “Part B: Owner Checks and Services”tells you what should be checked and when.
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced andall necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules are for vehicles that: We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know carry passengers and cargo within recommended exactly how you’ll drive it.
Maintenance Schedule I Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City 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 (such asfrequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on topof your vehicle.
Maintenance Schedule Long Trip/Hig;hway Definition Follow this maintenance scheduleonly if none of the conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule is true.Do not use this scheduleif 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 IShort TripKity Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles (5000 km) The services shown inthis schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be 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 after150,000 miles (240 000 km). 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 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+.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. [7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0Change engineoil 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. 17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). .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 Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50000 km) I 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage. Replaceparts as needed. An Emission Control Sewice.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engineoil 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 Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0Change engine oil andfilter (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 ControlService. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and I 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.
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 transaxlefluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90OF (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as foundin taxi, police or delivery service. 3 months, whichever occursfirst).
I ,ShortTrip/City Maintenance Schedule I 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and linesfor damage or leaks.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0Change engine oil and filter (or every Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) An Emission Control Service. DATE DATE 7-18 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY. 3 months, whichever occursfirst).
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engineoil 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 Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving 0Rotate tires. See“Tire Inspection and in dusty conditions. Replacefilter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engineoil 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 Rotation” in the Indexfor 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 engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 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+.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and linesfor damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasketfor any damage. Replace parts as needed.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engineoil 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 Rotation’’ in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every I7 Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine). An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs. 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) 0Drain, flush andrefill cooling system When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as foundin taxi, police or delivery service. - (or every60 months since last service, whichever occursfirst). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap.
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) The services shownin this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km)should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km)at the same intervals.The services shown at 150,000 miles (240000 km)should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. I7 Rotate tires.
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) DATE 7-28 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 0Rotate tires.
Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Sewice. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) El Replace air cleaner filter. Rotate tires.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 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+.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage 0Change engineoil and filter (or every or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 12 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 +.
75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). Change engineoil and filter (or every 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 +.) Rotate tires.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect 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?.) 7-34 0Rotate tires.
II Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 97,500 Miles (142 500 km) 100,000 Miles (144 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Inspect spark plugwires (except 2.4L Code 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE T engine). An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
1Lone TridHighway Maintenance Schedule I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. lfyou donot use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter donot require changing. ~ ~ ~ 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (orevery 60 monthssincelastservice, whicheveroccurs first). See“Engine Coolant’’ in the Indexfor what to use. Inspect hoses.
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Listed beloware owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified tohelp ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for further details. Be sure any necessary repairsare completed at once.
At Least Twicea Year At Least Oncea Year Restraint System Check Key Lock Cylinders Service Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are specified in PartD. working properly. Lookfor any other looseor damaged safety belt system parts.
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check Starter Switch Check CAUTION: A \ -- I A CAUTION: I When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.If it 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 boththe parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Indexif necessary) andthe regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediatelyif it starts.
Ignition TransaxleLock Check While parked, and withthe parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position. The key should turn toOFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). On all vehicles, the key should come out onlyOFF. in Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, setthe parking brake.
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection and fall).
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. I USAGE I Engine Oil I Engine Coolant Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional informationfrom “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient placeto store them.
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0Section 8 Custc-:3r A %st; ~ ~ - Info]-I-xtion Here you will find out how to contact Chevroletif you need assistance.This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safetydefects.
Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved toyour complete satisfaction, take the following steps: Customer Satisfaction Procedure STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level.
STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of 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).
For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of GM Overseas offices. When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that Your name, address, home and business your concern will likely be resolved telephone numbers in the dealership, using the dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel.
ChevroletlGeo 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 will provide you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a nationwide networkof dealer recommended service providers. Roadside membership is free, however some services mayincur costs.
ROADSIDE Courtesy" Care PROVIDES: 0 0 Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above) Plus: FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer from a legal roadway) FREE LocksmitldKey Service (when keys are lost on the road or locked inside) 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) ChevroletIGeo offers Courtesy Transportationfor customers needing warranty service.
Please refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure For complete program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. inside your owner information portfolio for full program details. The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service.
Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportationfor customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offeredin conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail purchasers of 1997 Chevrolet/Geo passenger cars and light duty trucks (please see your selling dealer for details). Courtesy Transportation includes: 0 One way shuttle ride for any warranty repair completed during the same day.
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is availablein all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reservesthe right to change eligibility limitations and/orto discontinue its participation in this program.
We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE,but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolvethe complaint servingas an intermediary. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled whereeligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada,in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.You may write to: Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, OntarioKlG 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 INFORMATIC The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by OL filling the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing itin with your check, moneyorder, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.
TATE) NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the Cheek or Money Order payableto name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent. Mail completed order form to: Helm, Inc. (USA funds HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 only da not send cash.) For purchases outside U.S.A. please write tothe above address for quotation. (CUSTOMER’S NAME) (STREET ADDRESS-NO (ATTENTION) P.O. BOX NUMBERS) (ZIP CODE) (C1l-Y) DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO.
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Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-46 Adding Equipment toYour Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 1.2. 1-47 Adjuster. Seat .............................. 1-21 AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-23 How it Works ................................ 1-23 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22.2.54 Readiness Light ........
Brake 6-28 Adjustment .................................. Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-24 Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-24 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 6-28 Pedal Travel ................................. 6-28 Replacing System Parts ........................ 2.55.6.25 System Warning Light .................... Trailer ...................................
Defects. Reporting Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Climate Control System ........................... 3-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Clock. Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7 Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-5 Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Equipment. Adding ..... 2.15.2.16.3.22. 6.64 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10.6.11 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Coolant Heater ............................... 2-17 Coolant Levelcheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 Coolant Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-29 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 1-5 HeadRestraints ................................. 2-36 Headlamps .................................... 6-29 Bulb Replacement ............................ 2-30 High& ow Beam Changer ...................... 2-36 OnReminder ................................ Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .
Leaving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-24 Lighter .......................................2-44 Lights Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1.22.2.54 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.56.4.7 Brake System Warning .................... 2.55.6.25 Charging System Indicator...................... 2-54 CheckEngine ................................ 2-57 2.61.6.12 CheckOil .......................
2-51 Odometer .................................... Odometer. Trip ................................. 2-51 4- 11 Off-Road Recovery ............................. Oil. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Oil Pressure Warning Light ....................... 2-60 2-40 Outside Mirror ................................. 5-12 Overheating Engine ............................. 7-37 Owner Checks and Services....................... Owner Publications. Ordering .................
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-62 Remote Cassette Tape Player .......................... 3- 18 2- 10 Trunk Release................................ Trunk Release Lockout ........................ 2- 10 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-62 Wheel ...................................... 6-42 1-47 Replacing Safety Belts ........................
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Bulletins. Ordering ............................ 8- 12 Manuals. Ordering ............................ 8- 12 Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-53 Publications. Ordering ......................... 8- 12 6-2 Work. Doing Your Own . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Service and Appearance Care ......................
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42 Buying New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 5-20 ChangingaFlat .............................. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-50 5-32 Compact Spare ......................
Underbody Hushing Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-51 Vehicle 4-6 Control ...................................... Damage Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 Service Station Checkpoints COOLANT SURGE TANK 2.4L ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6-12 FUEL 3100 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK I I,1 I I I SECONDARY WINDSHIELD / FLUID RESERVOIR P6-23 BAlTERY P6-28 I HOOD RELEASE P6-8 TRUNK RELEASE P2-10 TIRES P6-35 For detailed information, refer tothe page number listed,or see the Indexin the back of the owner’s manual.
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