I Supplement to the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Owner’s Manual This informationis in addition to the “Removing the Spare Ere and Tools” located in Section 5 on page 28 and “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire andTools” portion located in Section 5 on page 37 in your owner’s manual. Removing the Spare Tire andTools On convertible models, you must also remove the trunk access panel. It’s at the upper backof the t r u n k . Turn the two screw knobs under the trunk edge a quarter turn counterclockwise to remove the panel.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Replace thejack, wheel wrench and flat tire usingthe storage instructions.When you replace the trim panel, be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip. 1. Trim Panel 2. Bolt 3. Cover 4. Jack 5. Wing, Nut 6. Adapter 7. Compact Spare Tire 8. Full-Size Tire 9. Carpet Flap 10. Tire Storage Bolt 11. Trunk Access Panel (Convertible Only) 12.
NOTE: For Convertible only, remove trunk access panel by turning two knobs before removing spare tire. For Coupe model, be sure trim panel is positioned under weather stripping. NOTICE: Tire must fit in molded area to avoid damaging glass when closing hatch/trunk.
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0 The 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Owner’s Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells youhow to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. 2-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 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 U The dynamic William C. “Billy” Durant shifed gears frommaking carriages to making cars, forming halfthe team that gave birth to Chevrole; 1 I W ._I, Louis Chevrolet, the other halfof the team, at the wheel of his experimental “Classic Six, which entered production in I912. That year 2999 vehicles were produced.
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The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public -- and was poweredby an available fuel-injectedV8. I I I I I 60 S automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Camaro, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8. I _ _ 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 controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. These mean thereis something thatcould hurt you or other people. In the caution area,we tell you what the hazardis. Then we tell you what todo to help avoidor reduce the hazard.
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you willfind these notices: I NOTICE: These mean thereis something that could damage your vehicle. I In the noticearea, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Manytimes, 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.
Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find onyour vehicle.
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’llfind information about the seats in your Chevrolet and how to use your safety belts properly.You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about recliningfront seatbacks, seatback latches and the foldingrear seatback. Manual FrontSeat I I A CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seatwhile the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or makeyou push a pedal whenyou don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
4-Way Manual Seat &Way Power Seat (If Equipped) There are two levers at the front of the driver’s seat. The left lever adjusts the seat forward and rearward.The right lever adjusts the angle of the front of the seat. The driver’s seat has three controls on theleft side. To adjust the seats forward and rearward, liftthe lever under the left front of the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and tryto move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place.
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever, and theseat will go to its original upright position. 1-4 But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
Front Seatback Latches Sitting in a reclined position whenyour vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclinedlike this. its job, In a crashyou The shoulder belt can’t do could go into it,receiving neckor otherinjuries. The lap belt can’tdo its job either. In a crashthe belt couldgo up over your abdomen. Thebelt forces would bethere, not at your pelvic bones. This could causeserious internal injuries.
Folding Rear Seatback Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tellsyou how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should do not with safety belts. And it explains theair bag system. The rear seatback in your vehiclefolds down to provide more storage space. To fold the seatback down: 1. Pull forward on both levers. 2. Fold the seatback down. To raise the seatback: 1. Pull it up to the locked, upright position. 2. Be sure both latches hold the seatback in place.
I It is extremelydangerous to ride ina cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow peopleto ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in aseat and using a safety belt properly. 4 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law saysto wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’llbe in a crash.
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. c Take the simplest vehicle.Sumose it's just a seat on wheels.
re Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. Therider doesn't stop. . ... I The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, itcould be the windshield ...
3 I or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down asthe vehicle does. You get more time tostop. You stop over moredistance, and your strongest bonestake the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
Here Are Questions Many People Ask Q.’ If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? About Safety Belts-- and the Answers A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an e.’ accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you canunbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Lap-Shoulder Belt Adults The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’show to wear it properly. This part is only for people of adult size. 1. Close and lock the door. Be aware that there arespecial things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child willbe riding in your vehicle,see thepart of this manual called “Children.” Followthose rules for everyone’s protection. 2.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. On convertible models, the shoulder belt maylock if you pullthe belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latchplate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tiltthe latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it 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 partof the belt should beworn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash,this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Q."What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder isbelt too loose. Ina crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way.
What’s wrong withthis? CAUT IN: 3 You can be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled inthe wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen, The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones, This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your beltinto the buckle nearest you, ~~ A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
@ What's wrong with this? You can be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too muchforce to the ribs, which aren't as strongas shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internalorgans like your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
e.’ What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces.If a belt is twisted, make it straightso it can work properly, or ask your dealer tofix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body.
Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, theyare 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 should go back out of the way. Before youclose the door, be surethe belt is out of the way. If you slam the dooron it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety beltis worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effectiveis wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt.See “Driver Position” earlier in this section. Air Bag System This part explains the air bag system.
Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too closeto an inflating air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you. Safety belts help keep youin position beforeand during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even withair bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Children who are upagainst, or very close to,an air bag whenit inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed.
The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light”in the Index for more information. . ” How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger’s air bag isin the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where are the airbags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. it can be somewhatabove or below this range. If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the thresholdlevel will be higher.
How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. 0 Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts.
Rear Seat Passengers For upto 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected,an air bag can still inflate during improperservice. You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. Theyare probably part of the air bag system. Besure to follow proper service procedures,and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.
1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let itget twisted. On convertible models, the shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks. If the belt stopsbefore it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keeppulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies be less likely force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.This could cause serious or evenfatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go of the over the shoulder and across the chest.
On convertible models, the safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you wouldmove forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your body. To unlatch thebelt, just push the button on the buckle.
Ch en Everyone ina vehicle needsprotection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adultsize. Neither the distance traveled northe age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safetyrestraints. In fact, the lawin every state in the United States and in every Canadian provincesays children up to some age must be restrained while ina vehicle.
‘A CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infantrestraint. The instructions for the restraint will saywhether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’ship bones are so small that a regular belt might notstay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be overthe child’s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force right on the child’s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries.
I at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 124b. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 2404b.(110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby inan infant restraint. . Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much until a crash. During a crash a babywill become so heavy you can’t holdit.
Child Restraints Every time infants and youngchildren ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. @ What are the different typesof add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child’s weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
A rear-facing infant restraint(B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear-facing infant restraints are designedfor infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and aboutone year of age. This type of restraint faces the rearso that the infant’s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a crash. Some infant seatscome in two parts-- the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable.
A forward-facing child restraint(C-E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg)and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type,a convertible restraint, is designedto be used either asa rear-facing infant seat ora forward-facing child seat.
A booster seat (F, G) is designedfor children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. (18 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It’s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts; however, booster seats without shields use lap-shoulder belts. Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window.
When choosing a childrestraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. Ifit is, it will have a label sayingthat it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow theinstructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on therestraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the childalso has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.
Top Strap The place wherethe anchor has to go isquite close to your fuel tank.If the anchor isn’t installed correctly,it can make a holein the fuel tank either then, or in a later collision. Gasoline could leakout and be ignited,and people inthe vehicle or outside it could be badly burned. Don’t install the anchoryourself unless you know youcan do it correctly. -- Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored.
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came withthe child restraint. Secure the child in thechild restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safetybelt through or around the restraint.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 1-40 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt.See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Because your vehicle has a rightfront passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See “Seats” inthe Index.) 2.
4. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder beltgoes in frontof the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to.
P Larger Children A I 6. To tighten the belt, pull up onthe shoulder belt while You Push down On the restraint. you find it helpful to use yourknee to push down onthe child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Pushand pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will movefreely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt.The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. ’In a crash, the two childrencan be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one personat a time.
‘A I CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child issitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wearsthe belt in this way, in a crashthe child might slideunder the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.That could causeserious or fatal injuries. I Wherever the child sits, thelap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips,just touching the child’s thighs.This applies beltforce , . ta - &e child’s .. .
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should useit. But if a safety belt isn’t longenough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’sfree. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just foryou, and just for theseat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t letsomeone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made tofit.
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0 Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems thattell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you havea problem.
Keys .A CAUTION: I 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.
The ignition keys are for the ignition only. The ignition keys don’t haveplugs. Instead, they have bar-coded key tags. These tags may be removed by your dealer or even before the vehicle is delivered to your dealer. Each plug hasa code on it that tells yourdealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extradoor keys. Keep the plugs in a safeplace. If you lose your door keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made using these plugs.
Door Locks I Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out. When adoor is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow downor stop your vehicle. This may not beso obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts properly, lockyour doors, and you will befar better off whenever youdrive your vehicle.
Power Door Locks (If Equipped) U From the inside, to lock the door, move the lock control on the door backward. To unlock the door,move the lock controlon the door forward. Press the powerdoor lock switch to lock or unlock both doors at once. Note: Operating the power locks may affect the Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrenUAlarm System (if you have this option). See “Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent /Alarm System” in the Index.
Last Door Closed Locking (If Equipped) Lockout Prevention(If Equipped) If you have power doorlocks, you can program your vehicle to havea delayed locking of the doors. This lets you or your passengersexit the vehicle after you’ve pressed the power door lock switch. All the doors will lock once everyone has gotten out of the vehicle and closed their doors..
Keyless Entry System(If Equipped) If your vehicle hasthis option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your hatchfrom about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the keyless entry transmitter supplied with yourvehicle. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you haveto stand closer to your vehiclefor the transmitter to work, try this: 0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions that follow. 0 Check the distance.You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. 0 Check the location.
You may have to synchronize your transmitter to the receiver in your vehicle. See the instructions for synchronization. A l a r d a n i c Mode If your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle andContent Theft-DeterrenVAlarm System, you will have a fourth button on your transmitter. This button is the panic button. If you are involved in a panic situation, press this button and your vehicle’s horn will sound and the headlamps will flash. Thiswill draw neededattention to you and your vehicle.
Transmitter Verification(If Equipped) Theft-DeterrenVAlann System (if your vehicle has this option). This feature provides feedbackto the holder of the 2. Remove the RADIOfuse. This fuse is located in the keyless entry transmitter that a command has been main fuse block which is located on theleft side of received by the keyless entry receiver. The parking your main instrument panel.
Battery Replacement Under normal use, thebattery in your keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably timeto change the battery. Use one battery, type CR2032, or a similar type. NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch anyof the circuitry.
Hatch It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch open because carbon monoxide (CO) gascan come into your vehicle. You can’t seeor smell CO. It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. If you must drive with the hatch open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must passthrough the seal between the body and the hatch: 0 Make sure all windows are shut. %rn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed withthe setting on VENT. That will force outside air into your vehicle.
Remote Hatch Release(If Equipped) I Press the switch under the lamp control below the instrument panel to unlock the hatch from inside your vehicle. I NOTICE: If you put things in the hatchback area, be sure they won’t break the glass when you close it. Never slam the hatch down. You could break the glass or damage the defogger grid (if equipped). On vehicles with the Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrenUAlarm System: The hatch switch will not work while the system is armed.
Key in the Ignition Parking Lots If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy targetfor joyriders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lockit up and take your keys. But what if you haveto leave your ignition key? When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll heara chime reminding youto remove your key from the ignition andtake it with you. Alwaysdo this.
Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrenUAlarm System (If Equipped) If your vehicle hasthis option, it has a theft-deterrent alarm system. Once armed, the system will soundthe horn and flash the parking lamps if the vehicle is broken into. Shock Sensor The shock sensor is what triggers the alarm when it detects a blow to your vehicle. Itis located over the right rear wheelhouse near the sparetire in the hatch area.
Keyless Entry Transmitter Locking Arming the System The alarm system can be armed todetect break-ins by locking your vehicle using the keyless entry or by locking thedoors with the power door lock switch. Passive armingis also available, if you would like the system to arm all by itself after the doors have been closed for ashort time. When the system is armed, a red light will flash briefly once every two seconds.
Passive Arming If the ignition was just turned off and a door was opened, the system will arm six seconds after both doors are closed, whether or not you lock them. In allother cases, the system will wait30 seconds after both doors are closed before arming, allowing you time to get into the vehicle and put the keyin the ignition. The parking lamps will flash when the system arms. Passive arming is not enabled from the factory.
PASS-Key@I1 1 Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-KeyI1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is a passive theft-deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key I1 uses aresistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-KeyI1 system senses that someoneis using the wrong key,it shuts down the vehicle’sstarter and fuel systems.
If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on, you will beable to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key I1 system, however, is not working properly and must beserviced by your dealer.Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key I1 system. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 ignition key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872).
‘To program features, your vehicle mustbe in the programming mode. Follow thesesteps: 1. Put your keyin the ignition. 2. Turn the ignitionto RUN to disarm the Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrentIAlarm System. 3. Turn the ignition to OFF position. 4. Remove the RADIOfuse. This fuse isin the main fuse block, located on theleft side of your instrument panel. Whenthe main fuse block is open, the RADIO fuse is located in the lower right cornerside of the fuse panel.
Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode2. This means that your power door locks will not lock when the keys are in the ignition and a door is open. To change the factory setting, do the following: 1. Press the LOCK switch on the door. 2. Count the number of chimes you hear.The number of chimes tellsyou which mode your vehicle is set for. 3.
Mode 3: Horn and Lamps (Your horn will sound briefly and your parking lamps willflash every time you push LOCK and UNLOCK). Mode 4: Lamps (Your parking lamps will flash every time you press LOCK andUNLOCK). Mode 5: Lamps/Horn andLampsLamps (Your lamps will flash upon the first press on LOCK, yourlamps will flash and your horn will sound upon the second press on LOCK and your lamps will flash upon any press on UNLOCK). 3.
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification Your vehicle comes withthis feature set in Mode 3. This means that if you arm the system using the keyless entry transmitter, your parking lamps will flash and your horn will chirp twiceto verify that the system is armed. If it only chirps once, the hatchis open or unlatched. If you arm the system usingeither the power door lock switch or by passive arming, onlythe parking lamps will flash for verification. To change the factory setting, do the following: 1.
Mode 1: Zero Delay and Shock Sensor Disabled (The alarm will sound immediately if the driver’s door is opened with your key and the shock sensor will not be available to measure sharp blowsto your vehicle). Mode 2: Eight-Second Delay and Shock Sensor Disabled (The alarm will soundeight seconds after the driver’s dooris opened with your key and the shock sensor will notbe available to measure sharp blows to your vehicle).
Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition, you can turn the switch to five positions. C / A LOCK (B): The only position from which youcan remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can’t be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is in PARK (P). OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, butdoes not send electrical power to any accessories.
START (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition will returnto RUN for NOTICE: normal driving. Note that even if the engine is not running,ACC and RUN allow youto operate yourelectrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilationfan. I a CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles,turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering columnand result in a lossof ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision.
Starting Your Engine Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL(N). Hold the clutch pedal to the floorand start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down -- that’s a safety feature. Move your shift leverto PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
3. If your engine still won’t start(or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the keyin START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stopsagain, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure.
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrapthe electrical cord. The cord is attached to theoutside of the underhood fuse box. 3. Plug it intoa normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. It is dangerous to get out or your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set.Your vehiclecan roll. Don’t leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t Ensure the shift leveris fully inPARK (P) before starting connect with the wheels.To restart when you’re the engine. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transmission Shift already moving, use NEUTRAL(N) only. Also, use Interlock (BTSI).You have to fully apply your regular NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN.
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: - Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. - Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. DRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@).
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2).You canuse it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (1) gear, the transmission won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE: If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transmission.
Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed I 3 5 This is yourshift pattern. Here’s how tooperate your transmission: THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) AND FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5)the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and shiftto NEUTRAL (N).
THIRD(3),FOURTH(4),FIFTH(5)AND 6-Speed 1 3 5 This isyour shift pattern. Here’s how to operate R your transmission: SIXTH (6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH ( 5 )AND SIXTH (6) gear the same way youdo for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal andpress the brake pedal.Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal andbrake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL (N).
Shift Speeds If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift twoor more gears to keep the engine running smoothlyor for good performance. If you skip more than one gear when you NOTICE: downshift, you could losecontrol of your vehicle. And you could injure yourself or others. Don't shift from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3), or FIFTH (5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1).
This light will come on under these conditions: 0 Parking Brake The engine coolant temperature is greater than 170°F (77"C), You are going 15 to 20 mph (24 to 32 km/h) and You are at 35 percent throttle or less. When this light is on, the gearshift lever will let you shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) only. Once you are in FOURTH (4), you can press the clutch again and shift into another gear. Follow the shift speeds onthis chart when theSKIP SHIFT light is on.
NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, andyou could also damage other parts of your vehicle. . - If you are towing a trailer andare parking on any hill, see “Towing a Trailer” in theIndex. That section shows what to do first to keep thetrailer from moving. To release the parking brake, holdthe brake pedal down. Pull the parking brakelever up until you can push in the release button.
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) A CAUTION: It can bedangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in 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 beinjured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling atrailer, see “Towinga Trailer” in theIndex. ., .. .,. . . 1.
Leaving Your VehicleWith the Engine Rum lg (Automatic Transmission Only) I It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running.Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever isnot fully in PARK(P) with the parking brake firmly set. And,if you leave the vehicle withthe engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle withthe engine running unless you have to.
Parking Over Things That Burn Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under yourvehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers,leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. E--'le E haust Engine exhaust cankill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide(CO), which you can't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousnessand death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to,here are some things to know. Idling the engine withthe climate control system off could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle (seethe earlierCaution under “Engine Exhaust”). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle evenif the fan switch isat the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage.
Limited-Slip Rear Axle If you have this feature, your limited-slip rear axle can give you additional tractionon snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you getout of your vehicle, put your manual transmission in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake.
Power Windows Tilt Steering Wheel Switches on the driver’sdoor control each window when the ignition is on orwhen RAP is present. (See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.) You can open the passenger’s window any amount by pressing the switch and releasing it when the window has lowered to the position you want. The driver’s window has an auto-downfeature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the bottom of the switch and the driver’s window will open a small amount.
f i r n SignaVMultifunction Lever lbrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.These positions allow you to signal a turn or alane change. To signal a turn, movethe lever all theway up or down. When the turnis finished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
As you signal a turnor a lane change,if the arrows don’t flash butjust stay on as you signal a turnor lane change, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulbis burned out, replaceit to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’tgo on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse(see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index).
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the LO position. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop thewipers, move the band to OFF. Damaged wiperblades may prevent youfrom seeing well enough to drivesafely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear iceand snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
When you apply yourbrakes, or push the clutch pedal, if you havea manual transmission, the cruise control shuts off. ‘A r CAUTION: rn Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads,fast changes in tiretraction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.
Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose you set your cruise controlat a desired speed and then apply the brakeor clutch pedal. This,of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruisecontrol switch from ON to WA (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second.
Ending Out of Cruise Control There are several waysto turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedalor push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission;or Move the cruise switch to OFF. Erasing Speed Memory The main lamp controlis a knob that works these lamps: Headlamps Taillamps ParkingLamps LicenseLamps SidemarkerLamps When you turnoff the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory iserased. -‘a- Exterior Lamps headlamps and other operating lamps.
Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and beforesunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel automatically turns the headlamps on, so be sure it isn’t covered.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle and Content Theft-DetenentlAlarm System and yourfog lamp switchis on, the fog lamps may flash, along with the parking lamps,to indicate operationof the Vehicle and Content Theft-DetemenVAlarm System. See ‘Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrendAlarm System” in the Index. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control This switch controls the brightnessof your instrument panel lights. Turn the switch to brighten or dim the lights.
Delayed Illumination Front Map Lamps With delayed illumination, the courtesy lamps will come on and stayon for25 seconds after you close the doors when entering the vehicle. They will also stay on for five seconds after you close the doorswhen exiting the vehicle. The times will be shortened if the ignition is turned to RUN or if the power locks are activated. To turn this featureon or off, see “Feature Custornization” in the Index.
Retained Accessory Power(RAP) Mirrors Your vehicle is equipped witha Retained Accessory Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror Power (RAP) feature which will allowcertain features An inside rearview mirroris attached to your windshield. The mirror has pivots so that you can adjust it. You can adjustthe mirror for day or night driving. Pull the tabfor night driving toreduce glare. Push the tabfor daytime driving.
Manual Remote Control Mirror Convex Outside Mirror Adjust the driver’s side outside mirror with the lever on the door. Adjust themirror so that you can just seethe side of your vehicle when youare sitting in a comfortable driving position. Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. Power Remote Control Mirror (If Equipped) A CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
Front Console Close-Out Panel To use the storage area, push inon the side of the console. The close-out panel canbe closed for hidden storage in the rear area of your vehicle. It can also help reduce noise in the vehicle when placed in the upright position, closing out the rear end area. C isette a ~ -- - zompact Disc Storage Eou have a storage area for cassette tapes and compact discs (if you have this option) in your console.
Removing the Close-Out Panel I 1. Close the panel. If the close-out panel is not closed and resting on the trim panel, it cannot be removed. 2. Pull the panel toward youto unsnap it. Then slide the close-out panel along the groove in the trim panel. Reverse the steps to install the panel. An improperly stored close-out panel could be thrown about thevehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you remove the cover, always store it outside your vehicle.
To use the lighter, pushit in all the way andlet go. When it’s ready,it will pop backby itself. ~~ Accessory Plug ~ NOTICE: I I I 1 Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with yourhand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away fromthe heating element when it’s ready. That canmake it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.
Floor Mats Your vehicle’s floor mats are custom-fitted to the foot wells. Be sure the driver’s floormat is in place. If it isn’t, it could interfere with the accelerator or brake pedals. \ Twin Lift-off Roof Panels (If Equipped) If you havethis option, you can removeone or both lift-off roof panels. ‘A CA1 rI0 Don’t try to remove the T-top panels while the vehicle is moving. Trying to remove a T-top panel while the vehicle is moving couldcause an accident.
If a T-top panel is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crashor sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could beinjured. Whenever you store a T-top panelin the vehicle, always besure that itis stored securely inthe proper storage slot at the rear of the vehicle. Then pull on the release handle to unlatch the panel. Lift the outer edge of the panel andpull it toward you. Then carry the panel to the rear of the vehicle for storage.
Open the close-out panel completely. Place the panel in the correct slot (driver's or passenger's) in the rear area of your vehicle. Makesure the handle is open and facing you when you put it in the storage slot. Push the handle closed to secure the panel in the slot. To lock each panel inthe storage area, use your door key. - A CAUl r - I An improperly installed I' rop panel may fall into orfly off the vehicle. You or others could be panel, always injured.
Reverse the steps to remove the T-top panels from storage. 3 When installing the panelsto the roof, keep the outboard edge of the panel raised aboutthree inches above the roof while placing the inboard edge of the panel under the center roof. 2-62 After the inboard edge of the panel is in position under the center roofrail, lower the outboard edge of the panel into position, close the latch and lock the T-top.
NOTICE: T-Top Sunshades Do not attempt toinstall the panels by sliding them horizontally toward thecenter roof rail. Doing so may cause the weatherstrips to be aligned improperly, which mayresult in leaks and possible damage to the weatherstrips. I NOTICE: High pressure car washes may causewater to enter your vehicle. Never spray waterdirectly at the roof panel joints. This will cause leaks. 1. Start with the panel marked DRIVER FRONT.
L I 3. Open the latch and close the T-top. Check to see if there are any gaps showing, Unlatch the T-top and adjust the sunshade as required. 5. Pull the sunshade back a little and remove the backing paper from the Velcro buttons. Push the sunshade back into place, sticking the Velcro to the glass. 4. Once the sunshade is installed properly, you can stick the Velcro@ buttons onthe glass fora proper fit every time you install the sunshades.
Convertible Top The following procedures explain the proper operation of your convertibletop. Lowering Your ConvertibleTop NOTICE: Don’t leave your convertible out with the top down for any long periodsof time. The sun and the rain can damage your seat material and other things inside your vehicle.
I NOTICE: ~~ ~ ~ Don't lower the top if it is damp or wet. When the top is down, trapped water can cause stains, mildew and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Be sure to dry off the top before you lower it. I NOTICE: It is not recommendedto lower the top if the vehicle is out incold weather,0°F (-18OC) or lower, or you maydamage top components. NOTICE: .. 'i Before loweringthe convertible top into the storage area, be sure there are no objects inthe way of the folded, stored top.
3. Make sure there is nothing or anyone on or around the top. Push and hold down or the downarrowon the convertible top switch. Installing the Boot Cover After lowering the convertible top, you’ll want toinstall the boot cover.The three-piece boot cover is stored in a bag in the hatch 4. The switch is next to your cigarette lighter. The top will automatically lower into the storage area. 1. Open the hatch and removethe two side covers from the storage bag. 2.
Raising Your Convertible Top I I ~ 3. Install the middle section of the cover by sliding the tabs into the slots on the right side cover. Lowerthe cover and engagethe latch. 4. Close the hatch. 2-68 1. It is recommended that you park on a level surface. Set the parking brake firmly.If you have an automatic transmission,shift into PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission, shift into REVERSE (R). The ignition mustbein ACC, RUN or RAP must be on.
2. Open the hatch. Remove the middle pieceof the cover 3. Remove the two side pieces of the boot cover by pushing in on the latch and lifting up on the cover. by lifting the rear cover and sliding them out of their slots.
5. Push and hold the up arrow A on the convertible top switch. 4. Store each piece of the cover in its separate compartment in the storage bag, store the bag in the hatchand close the hatch.
6. Pull down on the latches and align the hooks with the holes. Push forward onthe larger part of the latch until it clicks. Do not force the latch. If it ishard to lock, the topis not properly aligned. If your vehiclesuffers a power loss, such as a dead battery, you can stillraise the top manually byrotating the valve in the left side of thehatch. Open the hatch andfind the tab along the left side trim panel. Lift up the tab and turn the valveto the left to release the hydraulic pressure.
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A. Air Vents J. Parking Brake Lever B. Main Light Control K. Storage Console C. Instrument Cluster L. Shift Lever D. Fog Lamp Switch (If Equipped) M. Convertible Top Switch (If Equipped) N. Rear Window Defogger Switch 0. Horn E. Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) Switch (V8) or Second Gear Start Switch (V6 Automatic) E Audio System G. Comfort Controls P. Remote Hatch Release H. Glove Box I. Cupholders R. Ashtray Q. Cigarette Lighter S.
Instrument Panel Cluster AIR BAG 5.7L V8 Engine shown, 3800 V6 Engine similar - Your instrument clusteris designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicleis running. You'll know howfast you're going, your engine's rpms, about how much fuel you haveleft and many otherthings you'll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) andkilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). You may wonderwhat happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If possible, the new one has to be set to the same reading the old one had.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’sfunctions. 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 andstays on when you aredriving, or when one of the gages shows there may bea problem, check the sectionthat tells you what todo about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous.
Voltmeter 8 You can read battery voltage on your voltmeter. If it reads less than 11 volts or more than 16 volts while your engine is running, and it stays there, may you have a problem with the electrical charging system. If you must drivea short distance with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone, turnoff all your accessories, including your air conditioning system and audio system. Brake System WarningLight Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the lightis still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. When the ignitionis on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay onif your parking brake doesn’t release fully.
ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System Warning Light (Option) ASR OFF This warning light should come on briefly as,you start the engine. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. Low Traction Light LOW TRAC When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this light willcome on.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage showsthe engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer movesinto the red area, yourengine is approaching an overheating condition. Your vehicle is equipped with a low coolant indicator that is designed to detect when thecoolant level drops below the set limit.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) I I Your vehicle is equipped SERVICE ENGINE SOON with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required.
If the LightIs Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reducing vehicle speed. 0 Avoiding hard accelerations. 0 Avoiding steep uphill grades. 0 If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount ofcargo being hauled assoon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe todo so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index).Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on.
It may vary withengine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the red area show the normal operating range. Readings in the red areatell you that the engine is low on oil, or that you might have some otheroil problem. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire.You or others could beburned. Check your oilas soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Check Gages Light CHECK GAGES This warning light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the lightcomes on and stays on while you are driving, check your gages to see if they are in the warning areas. When the gage pointer first indicates empty (E) you still have a little fuel left(about one to two gallons) (3.8 to 7.6 litres), but you need to get more fuel right away. Here are four concerns some owners have hadabout the fuel gage.
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0Section 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 vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied withyour vehicle.
Comfort Controls Temperature Control Knob l Turn the knobto change the temperature of the air flowing from the heating system. Turn it toward the red or to the right (clockwise)for warmer air and toward the blue or tothe left (counterclockwise)for cooler air. The temperature of theair cannot be less than the temperature of the outside air. h l i Air Control Knob OFF: The system is off. 2 VENT Air flows through the upperair vents.
Air Conditioning A/C: Use for normal cooling on hot days. This setting cools outside air and directs it through the upper air vents. The air conditioner compressor operates in MAX, N C , BI-LEVEL, BLEND and DEFROST when the outside temperature is above freezing. When the air conditioner is on,you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine speed and power.
Heating Ventilation System The heater works bestif you keep your windows closed while using it. 1. Turn the air control knob to HEATER. 2. Turn the fan control knob to the desired speed. 3. Turn the temperature control knob to a comfortable setting. If your vehicle is equipped with an optional engine coolant heater, you can use it in cold weather (around20°F/-8“C or lower) to improve heater performance on initialstart up.
Ventilation Tips 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). Theheater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. 0 When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the fan control knob to the right for afew moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
Do not attach anythinglike a temporary vehiclelicense or a decal across the defogger grid on the rear window. NOTICE: Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the insideof the rear window.If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give yearsof listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first.
AM-FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player I Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM, FMl and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knobto choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there. PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 21 stations (seven A M , seven FM1, and sevenFM2 ). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2.
In addition to the four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset oneach band by pressing two adjoining buttonsat the same time. Just: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) 3. Press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time, within five seconds. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the buttons. Whenever you press the BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knobto move the sound to the left or right speakers.
FWD: Press the SEEK arrow pointing to the right and the tape will rapidly advance until you pressthis button again lightly. AM-FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player and AutomaticTone Control (If Equipped) RECALL: Press this knob to hear the other side of a tape that is playing. EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will play. If you leave a cassette tape in theplayer while listening to the radio, it may become warm.
Playing the Radio Finding a Station PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob to the right. Turn AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2.The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re not using it. it to the left to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. P.SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for afew seconds.
Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the knob to the rightfor the right speakers and to the left for the left speakers.The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the knob to the right to adjust the sound to the front speakers and to the left for the rear speakers.The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push these knobs backinto their stored positions when you’re not using them.
NEXT (3): Press this button or the right SEEK arrow to go to the next selection on the tape. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work. The tape direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation. The sound will mute during NEXT or SEEK operation. Press this button or one of the SEEK arrows again to return to normal play.
CD Adapter Kits It is possible to usea CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and AutomaticTone Control (If Equipped) 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACC. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX buttonfor five seconds. The tape symbol onthe display willflash for two seconds,indicating the feature is active. 4.
Playing the Radio Finding a Station PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob to the right. Turn it to the left to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously. AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows yourselection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being played.
5. Press and holdone of the six numbered buttons.The sound will mute. Whenit returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will also be automatically selectedfor that button. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the knob to the rightto increase bass andto the left to decrease bass.
Adjusting the Speakers It is dirty, scratched or wet. BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to the right for theright speakers andto the left for the left speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and try again.) FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn me knob to the rightto adjust the sound to the front speakers and to the left for the rear speakers.
FWD (6): Press and holdthis button to advance quickly withina track. Release it to resume playing.You can use the counter reading onthe display to locate a passage easily. RECALL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Pressit again withinfive seconds to see how long it has been playing(elapsed time). The track number also appears when youchange the volume or when a new trackstarts to play. AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio whena disc is in the player.
A Once youhave loaded the discs in the magazine, slide open the door of the compactdisc (CD) changer. Push of the the magazine into the changer in the direction arrow markedon top of the magazine. Close the door by slidingit all the way to the left.If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate and an error will occur. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checkingfor discs in the magazine. T h s will continue for up to two minutes depending on the numberof discs loaded.
PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK left arrow to go to the previous track if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds.If the PREV button is pressed and the current selection has been playingfor more than eight seconds, it willgo to the beginningof the current selection. If you hold or press this button more than once, the player willcontinue moving back through the disc. The sound will mute while seeking. PROG (2): Press this button toselect a disc.
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) THEFTLOCK@is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery poweris removed. Your audio system is equipped with THEFTLOCK if THEFTLOCK is displayed on the front of the radio. The THEFTLOCK feature forthe radio may be usedor ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK is activated, your radio will not operate if stolen.
1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss 2. Turn the radio off. Enter your secretcode as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until SEC shows on the display. 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. 4.
Understanding Radio Reception To help avoid hearing loss or damage: AM 0 The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever getit. FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, butFM signals will reach only about10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player thatis 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 cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use.
3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX buttonfor five seconds. The tape symbol on the display willflash for two seconds. 4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette while the tape symbol is flashing. 5 . Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer's recommended cleaning time. When the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the cut tape detection feature is active again. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabricbelt to clean the tape head.
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0Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving.
Assume that pedestriansor other driversare going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly.
Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years,over 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than300,000 people injured. Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly half the adult population -- choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it’s against the law in everyU.
0.05 percent, and that theeffects are worse at night. All It’s the amountof alcohol that counts. For example, if drivers are impaired at BAClevels above 0.05 percent. the same person drankthree double martinis (3 ounces Statistics show that the chanceof being in acollision or 90 ml of liquor each) withinan hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who increases sharply fordrivers who have a BAC of consumes foodjust before or during drinking will have a 0.05 percent or above.
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions,attentiveness and judgment canbe affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive afterdrinking. Please don’tdrink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride homein a cab; or if you’re with a group, designate adriver who will not drink. -- -- Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehiclego where you want it to go.
Braking Braking action involvesperception time and reaction time. First, you haveto decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 314 of a second. But that’s only an average.It might be less withone driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part.So do alcohol, drugs and frustration.
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS).ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself.You may hear a momentary motoror clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even noticethat your brake pedal movesor pulses a little. This is normal.
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Remember: Anti-lockdoesn’t change the time you need to get yourfoot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance.If you get tooclose to the vehicle in front of you, you won’thave time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slowsor stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though youhave anti-lock brakes.
ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System (Option: V8 Engine) Your vehicle may have a traction control system called ASR that limits wheel spin. This isespecially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses thatone orboth of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the rear brakes and reduces engine power (by closing the throttleand managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin.
1 To turn the system off, press the ASR switch Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the systemis not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s importantto take curvesat a reasonable speed. The ASR system warning light in the cluster will come on and stay on. The light on the switch willgo out.
Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. Refer to “ASR’ in the Index. What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed.
Off-Road Recovery You may ftnd thatyour right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to actfast, steer quickly, and just asquickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Passing The driverof a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just theright moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
0 0 0 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When youare far enough ahead of the passed vehicleto see itsfront in your inside mirror, activate your right lanechange signal and move backinto the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem tobe farther away from you than it really is.) Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads.
If your vehicle starts to slide, easeyour foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you wantthe vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Driving at Night Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow,ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions.
Here are some tips on night driving. 0 Drive defensively. 0 Don’t drink and drive. 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirrorto reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. 0 Since you can’t see as well, you may needto slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. 0 Slow down, especially on higher speedroads. Your headlamps canlight up only so much road ahead. 0 In remote areas, watch for animals. 0 If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest.
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rainandwetroads can meandrivingtrouble. On awet road, you can’t stop, accelerateor turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’thave much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always wise go to slower and be cautious if rain startsto fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for drivingon dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harderit is to see.
Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side.You could lose controlof the vehicle. of water or After driving through a large puddle a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride onthe water. This can happen if the road is wet enough andyou’re going fast enough.
Hydroplaning usually happensat higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning.The best advice is to slow down whenit is raining. City Driving Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quicklythrough deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake andbadly damage your engine. Never drive through water thatis slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle.
Here are ways to increase your safetyin city driving: 0 Know the best wayto get to where youare going. Get acity map and plan yourtrip into an unknown part of the city just as you wouldfor a cross-country trip. 0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll save time and energy. (See the next part, “Freeway Driving.”) 0 Treat a greenlight as a warning signal.A traffic light is there because the corneris busy enough to need it.
At the entrance,there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should beginto check traffic. Tryto determine where you expectto 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. Tryto blend smoothly with the trafficflow.
Here are some things you can check before a trip: Highway Hypnosis a Windshield WasherFluid: Is the reservoir full? Are Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.
Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check allfluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down.Shift to a lower gear when yougo down a steep or long hill.
Winter Driving Coasting downhillin NEUTRAL (N)or with the ignition off is dangerous. Yourbrakes will haveto do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t workwell. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You couldcrash. Always haveyour engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. 0 0 0 0 Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear.
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probablyhave good traction. However, if there is snow orice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. Include an ice 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.
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 offer the least traction of all.You can get wetice when it’s about freezing (32” F; 0 O C ) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid drivingon wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. Whatever the condition-- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. If you haveASR, keep the system on.
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Tie a red cloth to your vehicleto alert police that you’ve been stoppedby the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blanketsor extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourselfor tuck under your clothingto keep warm. If you are stopped by heavy snow, youcould be in a serious situation.
a CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadlyCO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside.CO could overcome youand kill you. You can’t seeit orsmell it, so you might not know it is inyour vehicle. Clear away snowfrom around the base of your vehicle, especiallyany that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn’t collectthere. Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that’s awayfrom the wind.
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver’s door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and thetotal weight that you can carry.
If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packagesor anything else-- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. Towinp a Trailer - CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strikeand injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. 0 Put things inthe rear area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight ofthe Trailer’’ that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has tobe used properly. That’s the reason for this part.
Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle’s tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weighmore than 1,500 lbs. (680 kg) under normal driving conditions. It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) when driven on long grades at high ambient temperatures (Above 90” F (32” C). But even thatcan be too heavy. It depends on how you planto use your rig.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’stires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers onthe Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see “Loading Your Vehicle” inthe Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weightof the trailer tongue. A B If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B).
Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer You should always attach chains between your vehicle Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. to and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongueBefore settingout for the open road, you’ll want get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of of the trailerso that the tongue will not drop to the road handling and braking with the added weight of the if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions trailer.
Passing You’ll need morepassing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, tomove the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you.
Driving On Grades Parking onHills Reduce speed andshift to a lower gearbefore you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot andno longer work well. You really shouldnot park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle andthe trailer can bedamaged.
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clearof the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will needservice more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See theMaintenance Schedule for more on this.
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0 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button into make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard warningflashers work no matter what position your keyis in,and evenif the key isn't in. To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps willflash on andoff. When the hazard warningflashers are on, your turn signals won't work.
Other W lingDevices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the sideof the road about 300 feet (100m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Chevrolet. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explodeor ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, butbe sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want.You wouldn’t be able to start your Chevrolet, and the bad grounding could damage theelectrical systems. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.Turn off all lights that aren’t needed, andradios. This will avoid sparks and help save bothbatteries.
6. Check that the jumpercables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. 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. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part.
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. 12. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 13. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 14. Remove the cables in reverse orderto prevent electrical shorting. Take carethat they don’t touch each other or any other metal. 10.
Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or aprofessional towing service tow your vehicle. See “Roadside Assistance’’ in the Index. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, orspecial tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not becorrect. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers.
- I \ CAUTIOI.: A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury andvehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables beforeit is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.)that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and suspension components.
Front Towing Tow Limits -- 35 mph (55 km/h), 50 miles (80 km) NOTICE: Do not tow withsling-type equipmentor fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift orcarcarrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for carcarrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps.
NOTICE: Do not attach winch cablesor J-hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Attach T-hook chainsto slots in frame, rearward of the front wheels, on both sides.
NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-typeequipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may berequired for car-carrierequipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Use the T-slots for car-carrier securing. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment contact.
Rear Towing I (Continued) NOTICE: T-hook slots. On the Camaro RS, additional care may berequired due to limitedground clearance with front-fascia extension. NOTICE: I NOTICE: Do not attach winch cablesor J-hooks to suspension components when using car-carrier equipment, Always use T-hooksinserted in the NOTICE: (Continued) Do not tow with sling-typeequipment or rear bumper valance will be damaged.Use wheel-lift or car-carrierequipment. Additionalramping may berequired for car-carrierequipment.
\ b / P Attach T-hook chains in front of rear wheels, in the bottom of frame rail, on both sides. Zttach a separate safety chain around each outboard end of the rearaxle. FNOTICE: c Take care not to damage the brake pipes, brake line hoses and cables.
Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage onyour vehicle’s instrument panel.You may alsofind a low coolant warning light on your vehicle’s instrument panel (5.7LV8 Engine). If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine canburn you badly, evenif youjust open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you seeor hearsteam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not betoo serious. Sometimes the engine can get a littletoo hot when you: Climb a longhill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning with nosign of steam, try this for aminute or so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive.
When you decide it’ssafe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: I A CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injureyou. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. c‘ I A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Radiator Pressure Cap C.
The coolantlevel should be FULLCOLD. 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. Heater and radiatorhoses, and otherengine parts, canbe very hot. Don’ttouch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant.That could cause an engine fire, and you could beburned. Get any leak fixed before youdrive the vehicle.
A CAUTION: I Adding only plainwater to your cooling system can be dangerous.Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol,can boil beforethe proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system isset for the proper coolant mixture. With plainwater or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could beburned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean water and DEX-COOL@coolant.
If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. A CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out andburn you badly. They are underpressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Neverturn the capwhen the cooling system,including the radiatorpressure cap, is hot.
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine Only) I NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. You can remove the radiator pressurecap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiatorhose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.
A CAUTION: You can be burned ifyou spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. 4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the baseof the fillerneck. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve, close the valve.
5. Then fill the coolant recovery tankto FULL COLD. 6. Put the cap back onthe coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressurecap off. 7. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch for out the engine cooling fans. 8. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck maybe lower. If the level is lower, add more of the properDEX-COOL@coolant mixture through thefiller neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (V8 Engine Only) NOTICE: The LSl Engine (Code G) has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 9. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant beginsto flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressurecap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this.
1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose,is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turningthe pressure cap.) If you heara hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 5-24 2. Then keep turningthe pressure cap, but now push down as youturn it. Remove the pressure cap.
3. Fill with the proper DEX-COOL@coolant mixture. 4. Continue to fill the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. 7. Shut the engine off and replace the pressure cap.Be sure the arrows on the cap line up like this. 5 . Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from the engine and compartment. 6. Start the engine and allow it to run in idle for approximately four minutes. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator willbe lower.
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusualfor a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain yourtires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much morelikely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here area few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward thatside. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. Changing a tire cancause an injury. The vehicle roll over youor other can slip off the jack and people. You and they could be badlyinjured. Find a level placeto change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brakefirmly. 2.
Removing the Spare Tire andTools The equipment you’ll need is in the right (passenger) rear area behind the trim panel. First you must remove theclose-out panel. See “Close-Out Panel” inthe Index. Find the plastic screw heads inthe trim panel over the spare tire. Use a coin or a key to turn the screw heads until the slots point front and backto the unlock position. Gently lift the trim panelfront forward edge and moveit out of the way. 5-28 Remove the wing nut and adapter and pull out the spare.
A I To remove the jack and wheel wrench, loosenand remove the bolt and remove theplastic cover. The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B).
The jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt. Turn the wheel wrench tothe right to raise the lift head a little. If your wheel hasa center cap, pry it off using the wheel wrench. 5-30 If your vehicle hasa bolt-on wheel cover, loosen the plastic caps using the wheel wrench and remove the wheel cover.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheelnuts. Don’t remove themyet. I If your vehicle has optionalalloy wheels, each wheel may have one locknut in place of the standard wheel nut. A special wheel lock key (removaltool) and instructions are located in the center console. Attach the wheel lock key to the socket of the wheel wrench. Remove the locking wheel nut by turning to the left. 2. Position the jack under the vehicle.
b On convertible models, place the jack in a similar location. Stay away from the moldingsor fender flanges to avoid damaging them. Put the compact sparetire near you.
/rl CAUTION: 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. A CA TION: Raising your vehicle withthe jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location beforeraising the vehicle. 3.
4. Remove anyrust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 1 CAUTION: v- I Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened,can make the wheel nuts become looseafter a time.The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove anyrust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
7. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. 6. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench left. Lower the jackcompletely. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even comeoff. This could lead to an accident. Be sure touse the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, besure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
I S+-ri~-a F1 or Spare Tire and Tools - NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’tfit. Store the wheel cover in the rear area until youhave the flat tire repaired or replaced. I NOTICE: Wheel covers won’tfit on your compact spare.
Replace the jack, wheel wrench andflat tire using the storage instructions. When you replacethe trim panel, be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip. 1. Trim Panel 2. Bolt 3. Cover 4. Jack 5. Wing Nut 6. Adapter 7. Compact Spare Tire 8. Full-Size Tire 9. Carpet Flap 10.
Compact Spare Tire Although the compactspare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle wasnew, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It shouldbe 60 psi (420 Wa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop assoon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
If You’re Stuck: InSand, Mud, Ice or Snow NOTICE: 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 whenyou’re stuck, but you must usecaution. Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to checkimportant fluid and lubricant levels. There is alsotechnical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Service Doing Your Own Service Work Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You’ll get genuineGM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. If you want to do some of your ownservice work, you’ll want to use the proper Chevrolet Service Manual. It tells you much more about howto service your vehicle than this manual can.To order the proper service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications”in the Index.
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle You can be injured and your vehicle couli e damaged if you try to do servicework on a vehicle without knowing enoughabout it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools beforeyou attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sure to use the propernuts, bolts and 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.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93 in Canada. Improvedgasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) for better vehicle performance andengine protection. Gasolines meetingthe AAMA specification could provide improveddriveability and emissioncontrol system protection comparedto other gasolines.
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to help clean the air.
Filling Your Tank Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. The cap is behind a hinged door on theleft side of your vehicle. While refueling,hang the cap by the tether from the pin on the fuel door.
To remove the cap, turn it slowly tothe left (counterclockwise). The caphas a spring in it; if you let go of the cap toosoon, it will spring back to the right. BN: If you get gasolineon yourself and then something ignites it, you couldbe badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if youopen the fuel filler cap too quickly.This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noiseto stop.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking ThingsUnder the Hood A CAUTION: A CAUTION: Never filla portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.You can be badlyburned and your vehicle damagedif this occurs. To help avoidinjury to you and others: Dispense gasoline onlyinto approved containers. Do not fill a container while it is insidea vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed or on any surface other thanthe ground.
Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the lower left side of your vehicle. I n I Then go to the frontof the vehicle and pullup on the hood release located at the center area of the hood. Lift the hood.
When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 Engine you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Reservoir €3. Battery C. Radiator Fill Cap D. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) E Windshield Washer Reservoir G. Engine Cooling Fans H. Air Cleaner I. J. K. L.
When you open the hood of the 5.7L V8 Engine you'll see: A. B. C. D. Engine Coolant Reservoir Battery Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) E Engine Cooling Fans G. Windshield Washer Reservoir H. Air Cleaner I. PowerSteeringReservoir J. Brake Fluid Reservoir K.
Before closing the hood, besure all the filler caps are on. Then just pull the hood down and closeit firmly. Engine Oil LOW OIL If the LOW OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engineoil level right away. For more information, see “Low Oil Light” in the Index. You should check your engineoil level regularly; this is an added reminder. It’s a good ideato check your engineoil every time you get fuel.
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NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil.If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. The oilfill cap is located onthe valve cover near the oil dipstick. Be sure tofill it enough toput the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Pushthe dipstick all theway back in when you’re through.
RECOMMENDED SA€ VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSm GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERANRE RANGE. As shown in thechart, if you have the 5.7L engine, 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 as SAE 2OW-50.
RECOMMENDEDSAEVISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMYAND COUl STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THEEXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANBE. WOK FOR THIS SYMBOL HOT WEATHER - 'OF \ "C +loo- - +38 +EO- - +27 \ c60- - +16 +4Q- As shown in the chart, if you have the 3800 engine, SAE low-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it's going to be colder than 60°F (16°C) before your next oil change. When it's very cold, you should useSAE 5W-30.
Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use theshort tripkity maintenance schedule: 0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This isparticularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. 0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). 0 Most trips are through dusty areas.
Air Cleaner Operating the engine withthe air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleansthe air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you could beburned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working onthe engine with the air cleaner off. Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See “Scheduled MaintenanceServices” in the Index.
Air Filter Replacement To remove the air filter: 2. Lift the cover and removethe air filter. 3. Replace the filter, close the cover and latch the clamps.
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check When to Check and Change Because this operation canbe a little difficult, you may choose to havethis done at your Chevrolet dealership Service Department. A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil ischanged.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: 0 When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32"C). At high speed for quite a while. 0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). See"Checking Transmission Fluid Hot" in the Index.
Then, without shuttingoff the engine, follow these steps: ! 3800 V6 Engine Transmission Dipstick 6-22 '.. 5.7L VS Transmission Dipstick The transaxle fluid handle is the red loop near the back of the engine. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipeit with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be inthe COLD area for a cold check or in theHOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in allthe way. How to Add Fluid 5.7L VS Transmission Dipstick Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See ''Recommended Fluids and Lubricants'' in theIndex.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the NOTICE: We recommend you use onlyfluid labeled DEXR0N’-III, because fluid with that label is made especiallyfor your automatic transmission. Damage causedby fluid other thanDEXRON-111 is not covered by your new vehiclewarranty. 0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to Check.” 0 When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way.
How to Add Fluid When to Check and What to Use Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in theIndex. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid at the fillerplug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. 3. Install the filler plug. Be sure the plug is fully seated. Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicleis self-adjusting.
How to Check Limited-Slip Differential The proper fluid should be addedif the level is below the STEP mark on the reservoir.See the instructions on thereservoir cap. To add lubricant when the level is low, useAxle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977). To completely refill after draining, add 4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited-Slip Differential Lubricant Additive(GMPart No. 1052358). Then fill to the bottom of the filler plug hole with Axle Lubricant (GMPart No. 12345977).
A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant will: 0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). 0 Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). 0 Protect against rust and corrosion. 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature. 0 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important thatyou use only DEX-COOL@(silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other thanDEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.
NOTICE: Checking Coolant If you use an improper coolant mixture,your engine couldoverheat and be badly damaged. The repaircost wouldn't be covered byyour warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and otherparts. 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, youdon't have to add extrainhibitors or additives which claimto improve the system.
m If this light comes on, it means you’re low on engine coolant. 5.7L V8 Engine Only Adding Coolantto the Recovery Tank If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture ut the coolant recovery tank, but only when your engine is cool. If the tank is very low or empty, also add coolant to the radiator. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index for information.
Thermostat When to Check Power Steering Fluid Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system.The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through theradiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. It is not necessary to regularlycheck power steering fluid unless you suspect thereis a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’ in theIndex. Always usethe proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washerfluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid NOTICE: 0 0 I Open the caplabeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid untilthe tank is full. 6-32 0 0 When usingconcentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washer system. Also, water doesn’t cleanas well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluidtank only three-quarters full whenit’s very cold.
Brakes Brake Fluid of the brake system.If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, sincea leak means that sooneror later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings.You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system.
Checking Brake Fluid What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. @ Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. I A-CAUTION: You can check the brakefluid without taking off thecap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir.
NOTICE: 0 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brakesystem can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let someoneput inthe wrong kind of fluid. If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s painted surfaces, the paintfinish can be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If you do, washit off immediately. See“Appearance Care” in the Index.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not meansomething is wrong with your brakes. The park brake system hasseparate brake linings that do not self adjust for wear. If the park brake lever pulls up more than the normal eighteenclicks, the parking brakes may need adjustment.See your dealer. When you havethe front brake padsreplaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Battery Every new Chevrolet has a Delco Freedom@battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommenda Delco Freedom battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down.
Headlamns to the left 3. Press and turn the base a quarter-turn (counterclockwise). (See arrows). Before replacing a headlamp that does not light, check to make sure that the wiring connectoris securely fastened to it. See "Replacement Bulbs" in the Index to check type of headlamp you needto use before you begin to replace the headlamp. You must replace a headlamp with one that is exactly the same. 1. Open the hood. 2. Locate the affected headlamp. 6-38 4. Remove the socket withthe burned lamp. 5.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the headlamp aim seems to be affected, see your dealer. Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the horizontal aim by your dealer. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Front Turn Signal 1. Using a screwdriver, remove the plastic screws from the trap door under the vehicle. Move the trap door out of the way. 2. Turn and pull out the socket and the bulb. 3. Pull out the bulb. 4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. 8 Replacing the bulb: 1.
Rear Lamps To change any rear bulb, you have to remove the entire housing. 1. Remove the trim panel from the side that you are replacing the bulb. 2. Pull the carpet back. 4. Pull the assembly off from the outside. 5. To remove a socket witha tab, press the tab and turn the socketto the left (counterclockwise). To remove a socket withouta tab, turnthe socket to the left (counterclockwise). 6. To remove the bulb, pull the bulb from the socket. 7. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. 3. Remove the wing nuts.
RearSid marker I 3. Turn socket to theleft (counterclockwise) and pull out the socketand the bulb. Replacing a rear sidemarker bulb: 4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb, 1. Remove the screw from the sidemarker assembly. 2. To pull out the bulb housing, tilt the housing to remove the tabbed end.
Wiper Blade Assembly Replacement Replacement bladescome in different types andare removed in different ways. To remove the wiper blade assembly: 1. Lift the wiperarm until it locks into an upright position. 2. Press the locking tab in while sliding the blade assembly down. Wiper Blade Element Replacement 6-42 To replace the wiper blade element, refer to the wiper blade assembly replacement instructions. To replace the element follow these steps: 1.
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and whereto obtain service, see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details. ’ Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too muchfriction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the driver’s door, shows thecorrect inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). If you’ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph (160 km/h) where itis legal, raise the coldinflation pressure of each tire to 35 psi (240 kPa).
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by lookrng at them.
I1 + -IIf you have P24950ZR16 Goodyear EagleGS-C tires or P275/40ZR17 GoodyearEagle F1-GS tires, they must roll in a certaindirection for the bestoverall performance. The direction is shown by an arrowon the sidewall. Because these tires are directional, they should be rotated as shown here. These tires should only be movedfrom front to rear and rear to front on the same side of the vehicle. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
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. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: YOUcan see theindicators at three or more places around the tire. You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
Uniform Mixing tires could cause youto lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial andbias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have acrash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels. It's all right to drive with your compact spare, though. It was developedfor use on your vehicle.
-- A, B, C Treadwear Temperature The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factoryto give you the longesttire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancingare not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pullingone way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced.
I NOTICE: rire Chains ~ The wrong wheelcan also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicleground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more information. Putting a used wheel onyour 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.
NOTICE: (Continued) If you do findtraction devices that will fit, install them on the reartires. If you have other tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use onlySAE Class “S” type chains that arethe proper size for your tires. Install them on the rear tires and tighten them as tightly as possible withthe ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them.
Cleaning the Insideof Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your dealer has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non-Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Spec-I ~ ~ Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things ascatsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excessstain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the multi-purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier. 3.
Cleaning Leather Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry witha soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally.Do not use heat to dry. Use only a mild soap and water solutionon a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish. 0 For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your dealer for this product.
Cleaning Glass Surfaces 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. Don’t use abrasive cleanerson glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may haveto be scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Cleaning the Outsideof Your Vehicle Cleaning ExteriorLampsLenses The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth anda liquid hand, dish or vehicle washing (mild detergent) soapto clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’sfinish is to keep it clean by washingit often with lukewarmor cold water.
Foreign materials suchas calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’sfinish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicleas soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfacesare subject to aging, weather and chemicalfallout that can take their toll over a period of years.
The surface of these wheelsis similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes onthem because you could damage the surface. You may use chrome polish on chrome wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff off immediately after application. Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes.
Underbody Maintenance ical Pail . .1PC .. hg Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur onthe underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system eventhough they have corrosion protection. Some weather and atmosphericconditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants canfall upon and attack paintedsurfaces on your vehicle.
Appearance Care Materials Chart I I I 1050172 SIZE in. 23 x 25 in. 16 oz. (0.473 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) DESCRIPTION Polishing Cloth - Wax Treated USAGE Exterior polishing cloth _____ Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphat ChromeCleanerandPolishUse onchrome,stainlesssteel,nickel,copperand brass 1050173 1050174 16 oz. (0.473 L) WhiteSidewallTireCleanerRemovessoilandblackmarksfromwhitewalls 32 oz. (0.946 L) Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl tops, uphokeryand convertibletops 23 oz. (0.
the model designation, Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) paint information and 0 L1 a list of all production options andspecial equipment. Be sure thatthis label is not removedfrom the vehicle. Electrical System This is the legal identifier for your vehicle.It appears on a plate in thefront corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Headlamps Fuses and Circuit Breakers The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination offuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance offires caused by electrical problems.
FUSE USAGE CHART 1 i l l 2 1 1-1 5 6 TAIL LPS 1 GAUGES 1 0 7 0 8 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 4 [ 1 BATT WIPER/WASH 6 DIMMER IP 0 1 2 0 DEFOGISEATS CIGIACCY AIR BAG IGN 0 COURTESY ACCY PWR HVAC 1-9 Q SO RADIO ACCY STOPIHAZARD TURN BIU R ACCY I 7 1 5 0 WINDOWS 17 I RADIO Fuse Usage STOP/HAZARDHazard Flasher, Brake Switch Assembly Traction ControVSecond Gear TURN B/U Start Switch, Back-up Lamp Switch, Turn Flasher, Daytime Running Lamps(Dm) Module RADIO ACCY 6-64 D
Fuse Usage Fuse Usage TAIL LPS Daytime Running Lamps(DRL) Module, Headlamp Switch DEFOGEEATS Rear Defogger Switch/Timer, Power Seats HVAC HVAC Selector Switch, Rear Defogger SwitcWTimer WIPEWASH Wiper Motor Assembly, Wipermasher Switch PWR ACCY Park Lamp Relay, Hatch Release Relay, Power Mirror Switch, Radio, Shock Sensor, Instrument Cluster WINDOWS Power Windows Switch (RH,LH), Express Down Module, Convertible Top Switch IP DIMMER Door Illumination Lamp(LH, RH), Headlamp Switch, Fog Lamp S
Underhood Electrical Center Fuses ABS BAT SOL TCS BAT COOL FAN PCM BAT FUEL PUMP AIR PUMP 000 LH HOW OR RH HDLP DR HORN 15305529 A r FAN $43 1 L 1 --- 1 - Fuse and Relay Center 1 The two underhood fuse and relay centers are located in the engine compartment. Open the coverto expose the fuses.
Fuse Usage LH HDLP Headlamp Door and Module RH HDLP Headlamp Door and Module HORN Horn Relay ABS BAT-1 Anti-Lock Brake System Module H/L DRHORN Horn and Headlamp Doors ABS BAT-2 Anti-Lock Brake and Traction Control System COOL FAN Cooling Fan Relays SEN ENG INJ INJ on0 on0 STRTR ENG CTRL HORN COOLING FAN#3 z A/C CRUISE FRC 2 Fuse and Relay Center2 Fuse Usage INJ Fuel Injectors (Not Used for V6) (LH Injectors for V8 and Ignition Module) INJ Fuel Injectors (All for V6) (LH Injec
Fuse Usage Fuse Usage ENG SEN Mass Air Flow, Heated Oxygen Sensor, Skip Shift Solenoid (V8 Only), Reverse Lockout Solenoid, Brake Switch I/P- 1 HVAC Blower Control and Relay IGN Ignition Switch, Relay and Starter Enable Relay UP-2 Instrument Panel Fuse Center STRTR Powertrain Control Module and Clutch Pedal Switch Relay ABS IGN Anti-Lock Brake System Module AIR SOL PCM IGN Powertrain Control Module AIR PUMP ENG CTRL Ignition Module (V6 Only), Automatic Transmission and Charcoal Caniste
Replacement Bulbs Back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3155 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 1 Front Parking and Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157K Headlamp (Low-Beam) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006 Headlamp (High-Beam) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005 Sidemarker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 194 TailOnly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057 Tail/Stop/Turn ..
Capacities (Approximate) The following approximatecapacities are given in U.S. and metric conversions. ....... Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Air Conditioning? . . . . . . . . . . . . See the refrigerant information label under the hood. Automatic Transmission Drain and Refill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 quarts (4.7 L)* Overhaul VIN Engine Code K . . . . . . 8.8 quarts (8.3 L)* VIN Engine Code G . . . . 10.8 quarts (10.
Vehicle Dimensions Length 193.5 inches (49 1.5 cm) Width 74.1 inches (1 88.3cm) Height 51.3 inches (130.3 cm) Wheelbase 101.1 inches (256.6 cm) Front Tread 60.7 inches (154.1cm) Rear Tread 60.6 inches (153.9 cm) Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your dealer. Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter ......................
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0 Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule This section covers themaintenance required for your Chevrolet. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance.
I HI IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan ? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warrantyand Owner Assistance booklet, or your Chevrolet dealerfor details. 7-2 Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good workingcondition, but also helpsthe environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important.
How This Sectionis Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs. A CAUTION: Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In tryingto do some jobs, you can be seriouslyinjured.
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors wantto help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it.You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work,to do errands orin many other ways.
Maintenance Schedule I Short Trip/City Definition 1 Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true foryour vehicle: a Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. a Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). a Most trips are through dusty areas. a You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle.
Maintenance Schedule Trip/City IIntervals Short I Every 100,000 Miles (166000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Every 150,000 Miles (240000 km): Cooling System Service (or every60 months, whichever occurs first). These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. Follow this maintenance scheduleonly if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000miles (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 after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” following. I Footnotes L t The U.S.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. I I I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 0 Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information. (See footnote+.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0 Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService. DATE 1 ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY: I MILEAGE I I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService. 0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer. 0 Rotate tires.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
1 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) DATE I DATE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service, 0 Change the rear axle gear lubricantif vehicle is used to pulla trailer. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information. (See footnote +.) 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule r 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more ofthese conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. I f you donot use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change thefluid andfilter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both thefluid and filter. Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change. 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) SERVICED BY: I DATE 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). DATE I An Emission Control Service. 0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer. 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern andadditional information. (See footnote +.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) I DATE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (orevery 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService. 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outsidetemperature regularly reaches 90°F (32 C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1 81,000 Miles (I35 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. 0 Change the rear axle gearlubricant if vehicle is used to pulla trailer. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional infc lation.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oiland filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService. Change the rearaxle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32O C ) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain.
I ShortTrip/CityMaintenanceSchedule I 93,000 Miles (155000 km) DATE I DATE I Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService. 0 Change the rear axle gearlubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) I DATE I 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Cl If you haven’t used your vehicle undersevere service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter. Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule The services shown inthis schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 lux) should be performedafter 100,000miles (166 000 km)at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 krn). See “Owner Checks andServices” and “Periodic Maintenance Inspections”following. Footnotes The U.S.
mip/Higl 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) DATE 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Cl Change the rear axle gear lubricant if the vehicle haslimited-slip differential. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information.(See footnote +.) I MILEAGE 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
’ ong Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information. (See footnote +.) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service.
J Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) DATE 0 Change engine oiland filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.
Long Tripktighway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75000 km) (Continued) - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. lf you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change thefluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information. (See footnote +.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). I An Emission Control Service. 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 67,500 Miles (I12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” inthe Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information. (See footnote +.) 759000Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule 1 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) I DATE 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICED BY: DATE 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first), An Emission Control Service.
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Replace aircleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replaceparts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?’.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspectionand Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern andadditional information. (See footnote +.
100,000 Miles (166 000 km) DATE 0 Inspect spark plug wires. I An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter. Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Listed below are owner checks andservices which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emissioncontrol performance of your vehicle. Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the Indexfor further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Be sure any necessaryrepairs are completed at once.
At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Lookfor any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job,have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have themrepaired or replaced.
Starter Switch Check 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 youhave enough room around the vehicle. Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic Transmission) When you are doing this( !ck, 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.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and withthe parking brake set, tryto turn the ignition keyto LOCK in each shift lever position. With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shiftlever is in PARK (P). With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when theshift lever is in REVERSE (R). On vehicles with a key release button,try to turn the key to LOCK without pressingthe button. The key should turn to LOCK only when you pressthe key button.
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings Listed below are inspections and services which should be and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring radiator and air conditioning condenser.To help ensure and fall).
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants I USAGE Hydraulic Brake System NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtainedfrom your dealer. USAGE Engine Oil Engine Coolant FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
USAGE Clutch Linkage Pivot Points Engine Oil. Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate’ Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2 Category LB or GC-LB. Rear Axle (Standard Differential) Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant. Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977) and 4 ounces (1 18 ml)of Limited-Slip Differential Lubricant Additive (GM Part No. 1052358 or equivalent) where required.
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performedthe service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” canbe added on the following record pages. Also, you should retainall maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
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a Section 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects.
Customer Satisfaction Procedure Chevrolet dealers have thefacilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolvedto your completesatisfaction, take the following steps: 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 amember of In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020.In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawaby calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
For prompt assistance, please have thefollowing information available to give theCustomer Assistance Representative: 0 0 0 0 Your name, address, home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through thewindshield.
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA (1 -800-243-8872). This toll-free number willprovide you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems. If your problemcannot be resolved over the phone, our advisorshave access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers. Roadside membership is free, however some services may incur costs.
ROADSIDE Courtesy TM Care PROVIDES: 0 Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined previously) Plus: FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer from a legal roadway) FREE LocksmitWKey Service (when keys are lost on the road or locked inside) 0 FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road) FREE Jump Start (at home or on theroad) FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on the road) Chevrolet offers Courtesy Transportationfor customers needing warranty service.
For complete program details, see your Chevrolet dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services.
Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet offers Courtesy Transportationfor customers needing warranty service. CourtesyTransportation will be offeredin conjunction withthe coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail purchasers of 1998 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks (please see your selling dealer for details). Courtesy Transportationincludes: 0 One way shuttle ride for any warranty repair completed duringthe same day.
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program.
We prefer you utilize the CustomerSatisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTOLINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary.If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled whereeligible customers may presenttheir 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, Ontario KlG 3J2 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.
1998 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicingof your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in withyour check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.
ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) 1-800-782-4356 - (Monday-Friday 8:OO AM 6:OO PM EST) FAX Orders Onlv 1-313-865-5927 Orders will be mailed within days 10 of receipt. Please allow ade uate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the addresssghown below or call slip with return 1-800-782-4356. Material cannot be returned for credit without,packing information within 30 daysof delivery. On returns, a re-stocklng feemay be applied against the oriQinal order.
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0 Section 9 Index Accessory Plug ............................... 2-58 Adding Equipment to the Outsideof Your Vehicle . . . . . . 6-3 AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 How Does it Restrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 How it Works ................................ 1-22 1-22 Location .................................... 1-21, 2-76 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Servicing ...............
Battery ...................................... 6-37 Jump Starting ................................. 5-3 Replacement. Keyless Entry .................... 2- 11 5.3.5.4.6.37 Warnings ........................... 8-9 BBB Auto Line ................................. 4-21 Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 4-27 Blizzard ...................................... Brake 6-36 Adjustment ..................................
Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 6-53 Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... InstrumentPanel ............................. 6-55 6-55 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Outside of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-56 Removable Roof Panel ......................... Special Problems ............................. 6-54 6-54 Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions. Vehicle ............................ 6-7 1 8 ....................... Dolby Reduction B Noise 3-13 Door Last Door Closed Locking Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 2-6 LockoutPrevention ............................ Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Downshifting .................................. 2-36 Drive Position. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Driver Position .................................
Fabric Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 6-54 FabricProtection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fancontrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 2- 19 Feature Customization ........................... Driver’s Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable ... 2-23 Exit Lightingmelayed Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Keyless Entry Verification ......................
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50 6-38 Bulb Replacement ............................ High/Low Beamchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 OnReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-63 Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Heating ........................................
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . . . . . 2-40 Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 Lights Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1.21. 2.76 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.78.4.7 ASR System Warning ..................... 2.79.4.9 2-77 Brake System Warning ......................... 2-85 CheckGages ................................ 2-52 Interior ..................................... Low Coolant . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors (Continued) Power Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Visor Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-58 MountainRoads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Multifunction Lever ............................. 2-45 Neutral. Automatic Transmission ................. 2-3 1 I1 2.34.2.35 Neutral. Manual Transmission ................ New Vehicle “Break-In” ......................... 2-24 4-16 Night Vision .........
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-40 Seat Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Sidemarker Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 1 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Window Defogger . . .
Seats 1-3 Four-WayManual ............................. ManualFront . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-3 Power ....................................... Restraint Systems .............................. 1- 1 Seatcontrols ................................. 1-2 Securing a Child Restraint ...................... 1-39 Second Gear. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Second Gear. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34. 2-35 2-33 Second-Gearstart ......
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75 3-24 TapePlayerCare ............................... TemperatureControl ............................. 3-2 Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 ; 2-15 Theft-Deterrent ............................... 2-22 ArmingMethod .............................. 2-22 Arming Verification ........................... CDPlayer ................................... 3-21 THEFTLOCK" ............
Transmitters. Keyless Entry ........................ 2-7 Transmitters. Matching .......................... 2- 10 Transmitters. Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 Transmitters. Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Transportation. Courtesy .......................... 8- 8 Trip Odometer ................................. 2-75 T-Top Sunshades ............................... 2-63 'ITYUsers .....................................
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