Owner's Manual,1996 Chevrolet GEO Prizm

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SeatsandRestraintSystems ...... 1-1 This section tellsyou how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. FeaturesandControls ...... 2-1 This section explains how to start and operate your Geo. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems...... - - 3-1 This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. YourDrivingandtheRoad ...... 4-1 Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad ...... 5-1 This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ServiceandAppearanceCare ...... 6-1 Here the manual tellsyou how to keep your Geo running properly and looking good. Maintenanceschedule ...... 7-1 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. CustomerAssistance Information ...... 8-1 This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet/Geo for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on 8-8.page Index ...... 9-1 Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

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Litho in U.S.A. ‘Copyright General Motors Corporation 1995 Part No. 10277492 B First Edition All Rights Reserved ii How to Use This Manual ’ . -;.. Many people read .their owner’s manual from beginning a CAUTION: I II to endwhen they first receive their new vehicle. If youdo - ‘this,it will help you learn about the features and controls These,meanthere is something that could hurt for yourvehicle. h’,thismanual, you’ll fmd thatpictures you orother people. and words work together to ,expi& things quickly.

.* ‘Index -..- In the caution area,we tell you what the hazard is. Then A good place to look for what you needis the Index in we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the the back of the manual..It’san alphabetical listof all hazard. Please read these Fautiqns.If you don’t, you or that’s in the manual,and the pagenumber. where others could be hurt. you’ll find it. You will also finda circle Safety Warnings and Symbols with a slash through it in this book. ‘Thissafety You will find a number of safety cautions this book. in symbol means “Don’t,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you “Don’t dothis,” or “Don’t about thingsthat. could hurt youif you were to ignore let this happen.” , . thewarning.

-. ~ iii Vehicle Damage Warnings In the notice area,we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would Also, in this book you will find these notices: not be coveredby 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 These mean there is something that could and NOTICE warnings in different colors orin different words. damage your vehicle. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

iv Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbolsyou may find on your vehicle.

I For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are some these symbols are important have to do with are on some of are used on other symbols are used on an for you and your lights: your controls: warning and you may see: original battery: your passengers indicator lights: whenever your vehicle is driven: FUSE -%- COOLANT TEMP - DOOR LOCK TURN PROTECT UNLOCK SIGNALS EYES BY @ 9 BAllERY LIGHTER SHIELDING CHARGING I-1 SYSTEM - CAUSTIC WINDSHIELD BATTERY FASTEN HORN DEFROSTER )c=r ACID COULD SEAT BRAKE (0) CAUSE BELTS BURNS EiE A FLASHER R SPEAKER AVOID WINDOW SPARKS OR I@ DEFOGGER FLAMES POWER WINDOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL SPARK OR ,111, B FLAME COULD VENTILATING EXPLODE FOG LAMPS FAN ANTI-LOCK (@) $0 BRAKES BATTERY

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vi Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Here you'll find information about theseats in your Geo Manual Front Seats and how to use your safety belts properly.You can also learn about some things you shouldnot do with air bags and safety belts. ~ A CAUTION: Seats and Seat Controls

~ You can lose controlof the vehicle if you try to This part tells seats about the seats how to adjust -- adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle them, and also about recliningfront seatbacks, head is restraints and rear folding seatbacks. moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don't want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicleis not moving.

11 Reclining Front Seatbacks

To adjust the seatback,lift the lever on the outer sideof Lift the lever under thefront seat to unlock it. Slide the the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where seat to whereyou want it. Release the lever andtry to you want it.Push on the seat to make sure it’s locked in move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is position. Pullup on the lever, and the seat will go itsto locked into place. original upright position. Don’t put anything, under the front seats. Items under the seats could keep the seats from locking into place properly.

1-2 Sitting ina reclined positionwhen your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safetybelts can't do their jobwhen you're reclined like this. The shoulderbelt can't do its job because it won't be against yourbody. Instead, itwill be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or otherinjuries. The lapbelt can't do itsjob either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen.The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause seriousinternal injuries. But don't have a seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatbackupright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear yoursafety belt properly.

1-3 Head Rest] int-.- To fold either seatback down: Slide the head straint up or down so that the top of the 1. Push the button on the restraint is closest to the topof your ears. This position toD of the seatback while reduces the chanceof a neck injuryin a crash. yiu pull down on the Pull up to raise the restraint.To lower it, push the seatback. (Repeat the release button and push down. procedure for the other side if you do not have a Make sure the head restraintis locked in place after you built-in child’restraint.) adjust it. Rear Folding Seatback (Option) You can fold either sideof the seatback downin your Geo for more cargo space. On vehicles witha built-in child restraint system,only the driver’sside rear passenger seatbackcan be folded down. Make surethe front seat isn’t reclined.If it is, the rear seatback won’t fold down all the way.

1-4 afety Belts: They're for Everyone xnls part of the manual tells you howto use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains theair bag system.

1 A CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride wherehe or she can't wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you're not wearinga safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the 2. Fold the seatback down. vehicle or be ejected fromit. You can beseriously To raise the seatback: injured orkilled. In the same crash,you might 1. Pull the seatback up and pushit back to lock it into not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your place. Make sure the safety belts are not twisted or safety belt, and check that yourpassengers' belts caught in the seatback. are fastened properly too. 2. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sureit is locked in position.

1-5 Your vehicle has a light that Why Safety Belts Work comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety When you ride in or on anythmg, you go as fast as itgoes. Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.)

In most states and Canadian provinces, the law saysto wear safety belts. Here’s why:They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash.If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes canso be serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes arein between. In manyof them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s ajust seat on wheels. After more than 25 yearsof safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

1-6 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop.

1-7 The person keeps Igoing until stopped by something. or the instrument panel. .. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Here Are Questions Many People Ask

About Safety Belts -- and the Answers .’ Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident ifI’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But youcan unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chanceof being consciousduring and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, ismuch greater if you are belted. If my vehicle has air bags, why shouldI have to Q=wear safety belts? A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are or the safety belts! supplemental systems only;so they work with With safety belts, you slow downas the vehicle does. safety belts-- not insteadof them. Every air bag You get’moretime to stop.You stop over more distance, system ever offeredfor sale has requiredthe use of and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts. Even if you’rein a vehicle that hasair safety belts make such good sense. bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only frontal collisions, but especiallyin side and other collisions.

1-9 e.’ If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from How to Wear Safety Belts Properly home, why should I wear safety belts? Adults A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault-- you and This partis only for people of adult size. your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver Be aware that there are special thingsto know about doesn’t protect youfrom things beyond your safety belts and children. And there are different rules control, suchas bad drivers. for smaller children and babies.If a child will be riding in your Geo,see the partof this manual called Most accidents occur within25 miles (40 km) of “Children.” Follow those rulesfor everyone’s home. And the greatest numberof serious injuries protection. and deaths occur at speedsof less than 40 mph First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your (65 km/h). vehicle has. Safety belts arefor everyone. We’ll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’show to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight.

1-10 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release buttonon the buckleis positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acrossyou. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder beltmay lock if youpull 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, 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 5. To make the lap part tight,pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.

1-11 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you.

The lap partof the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lapbelt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.This could cause Pull the release knob and move the height adjuster to the serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go desired position. After you move the adjuster to where over the shoulder andacross the chest. These parts of the you want it, try to move it without pulling the release body are best able to take belt restraining forces. knob to make sure it has locked into position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is The safety belt locksif there's a sudden stop or crash, or centered on your shoulder. The belt should be awayfiom if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. your face and neck, but not fallingoff your shoulder. 1-12 &." Wh,at's wrong with this? A CAUTION:

You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.

A: The shoulder belt istoo loose. It won't give nearly as much protection thisway.

1-13 What's wrong with this?

You can be h,,iously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place likethis. In a crash,

the belt would goup over your abdomen. The'. belt forces would be there, notat the pelvic bones. This could cause seriousinternal injuries. Always buckle your beltinto the buckle nearest you.

i &: What’s wrong with this? I A CAUTION: You can be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm.In a crash, your body would move toofar forward, which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much forcethe to ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severelyinjure internal organs like your liveror spleen.

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A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder atall times.

1-15 @ What's wrong with this?

You canbe seriously injured by atwisteh In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a beltis twisted, make it straightso it can work properly, or ask your dealer tofix it. L

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

1-16 Your Geo has twoair bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bagfor the right front.passenger. Here are the most important thingsto’know about the air

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You can be severely injured orkilled in a crash if you aren’t wearing your.safety ,belt-- even if you have an air bag. Wearing yoursafety belt during a .crash helps reduce your chanceof hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. The air bag is only a “supplemental restraint.” That is, it works with safety belts but doesn’t replace them. Air bags are designed to work only’in moderate to To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. severe crashes wherethe front of your vehicle hits The belt should go back out of the way. something. They aren’t designed to inflateat all in Before youclose the door, be sure the beltis out of the rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes. way. If you slam the dom on it, you can damage both the Everyone in yourvehiele, including the driver, belt andyour vehicle. should weara safety belt properly -- whether or Air Bag System not there’s an air bag for thatperson. This part explains theair bag system.

1-17 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument CAUTION: . . ’ ,,. A panel, which shows AIR BAG. Air bags inflatewith great force, faster than the AIR blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you. Safety belts BAG help keepyou in position for an air baginflation in a crash. Always wear your safetybelt, even with an airbag. The drivershould sitas far back as possible while still maintaining controlof the vehicle. The system checks the air bag’s electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light tells you if there an is electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information. I

An inflating air bag canseriously injure small children. Always secure children properlyin your vehicle. To read how, see the partof this manual called “Children” and the caution label on the right frontpassenger’s safety belt.

1-18 How the Air Bag System Works

The right front passenger’sair bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.

1-19 as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designedto inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. Don’t put anything on, or attach anything to, the steering wheel or instrument panel. Also, don’t It is possible thatin a crash onlyone of the twoair bags in your Prizm will deploy. This is rare, but can happen put anything (suchas pets or objects) between in a crashjust severe enough to make an air bag inflate. any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. If something is between an In any particular crash, no one can say whetheran air occupant and an air bag,it could affect the bag should have inflated simply becauseof the damage performance of the air bag or worse, it could to a vehicle or becauseof what the repair costs were. -- Inflation is determined by the angleof the impact and cause injury. the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage is only one indication of this. When should an air bag inflate? What makes an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed toinflate in moderate to severe In a frontalor near-frontal impact of sufficient severity, frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is only if the impact speedis above the system’s designed suddenly stopping as a resultof a crash. The sensing “threshold level.”If your vehicle goes straight into a system triggers a chemical reactionof the sodium azide wall that doesn’t move or deform,the threshold level is sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h). The threshold level gas, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and can vary, however, with specific vehicle design,so that related hardware are all partof the air bag modules it can be somewhat aboveor below this range. If your packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument vehicle strikes something that will moveor deform, such panel in frontof the right front passenger. How does an air bag restrain? being able to steer the vehicle,nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle. In moderateto severe frontal or near-frontalcollisions, even belted occupants can contactthe steering wheel or the instrument panel.The air bag supplementsthe protection provided by safety belts.Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenlyover the occupant’s I upper body, stoppingthe occupant more gradually. But Wherlirbag infl !s, dustis inthe air. air bags would not help youin many typesof collisions, This dust could cause breathing problems for including rollovers, rear impacts andside impacts, people with a history of asthma or other primarily because an occupant’s motionis not toward breathing trouble, To avoid this, everyone in the the air bag. Air bags should never be regardedas vehicle should get outas soon as it is safe to do so. anything more thana supplement to safety belts, If you have breathing problems but can’t get out and then only in moderateto severe frontalor of the vehicle afteran air bag inflates, then get near-frontal collisions. fresh air by opening a window or door. What will you see afteran air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, so quickly that some people may not even realizeair the windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. bag inflated. Some componentsof the air bag module Additional windshield breakage mayalso occur from the in the steering wheelhub for the driver’s air bag,or the right front passenger air bag. instrument panelfor the right front passenger’s bag, will The bags are designed to inflate only once. After be hot for a short time.The part of the bag that comes air they inflate, you’ll need some new partsfor your air into contact with you may be warm, butit will never be bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system too hot to touch. There will be some smoke anddust won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. coming from ventsin the deflated air bags. Air bag A new system will include air bag modules and inflation will not prevent the driverfrom seeing or from possibly other parts.The service manualfor your vehicle coversthe need to replace other parts. Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, Your Chevrolet/Geo dealer and the Prizm Service which records information about the air bag system. Manual have information about servicing your vehicle The module records information about the readiness and the air bag system.To purchase a service manual, of the system, when the sensors are activated and see “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. driver’s safety belt usageat deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on yourair bag system. Improper servicecan mean that yourair bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service. For up to90 seconds after theignition key is turned off and the batterydisconnected, an air NOTICE: bag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when If you damage the cover for the driver’sor the it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped withyellow tape right front passenger’s air bag, they may not or yellow connectors. Theyare probably partof work properly. You may have to replace the air the air bagsystem. Be sure tofollow proper bag module in the steeringwheel or both the air service procedures,and make sure the person bag moduleand the instrument panel for the performing work foryou is qualified to do so. right frontpassenger’s air bag. Do not openor break theair bag covers. The air bag system should be inspected by a qualified technician 10 years from the manufacture dateon the Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Geo Certification label. After10 years from the manufacture Air bags affect how your Geo should be serviced. There date, have the system inspected every24 months. are parts of the air bag systemin several places around (The Certification labelis located rear edgeof the your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while driver’s door.) someone is working on your vehicle. 1-22 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect thefetus is to protect the mother. When a safety beltis worn properly, it’s more Safety belts workfor everyone, including pregnant likely that thefetus won’t be hurt ina crash. For women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right .Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this section. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way,it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. Rear Seat Passengers It’s very importantfor rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those. who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be wornas low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

1-23 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions nextto the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wearone properly. I I

1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lockif you pull the belt across you very quickly.If this happens, let the beltgo back slightly to unlockit, Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. Push the latch plate intothe buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sureit is secure.

1-24 When the shoulder belt is pulled outall the way, it will lock. If it does, let itgo back all the way and start again. If’ the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positionedso you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips, just touching,the thighs. In acrash, 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 evenfatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. 3. To make thelap part tight, pull downon the buckle These partsof the body are best able to take belt end of the belt as you pull upon the shoulder part. restraining forces.

1-25 The safety belt locksif there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the beltvery quickly outof the retractor.

A CAUTION: I You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash,you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.

To unlatch the belt, just push the buttonon the buckle.

1-26 Center Passenger Position Lap Belt

When you sit in the center seating position,you have a lap safety belt, which has no.retractor.To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plateand pull it along the belt.

~, 1-27 Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adultsize. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says childrenup to some age must be

.. restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies

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Smaller children and babies should alwaysbe restrained in a child Qrinfant restraint. The instructions for the restraintwill say whether it is the right type andsize for yourchild. A very To make the belt shorter, pull itsfree end as shown until young child’s hip bones are so small that a the belt is snug. regular belt might notstay low on thehips, as it Buckle, position and releaseit the same way as thelap should. Instead, thebelt will likely be over the part of a lap-shoulder belt.If the belt isn’t long enough, child’s abdomen. In a crash, the beltwould apply see “Safety Belt Extender”at the end of this section. force right on the child’s abdomen, which could Make sure the release button on the buckleis positioned cause seriousor fatal injuries. So, be sure that so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly any child small enoughfor one is always properly if you ever had to. restrained in a child or infant restraint.

1 34 A CAUTION: (Continued)

heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crash cb 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 babywould be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby inan infant restraint. I .. ... ,. , , . , ...

A CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your armswhile riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so CAUTION: (Continued)

1-29 Built-in Child Restraint (Opf- In) The child should be one year old ormore and at least 28 inches (71 cm) in height. It is importantto use a rear-facing infant restraint until the child is about a year old. A rear-facing restraint gives the infant’s head,neck and body the support they would need in a crash. See “Child Restraints” laterin this section for more information.

If your vehicle has this option, there’s a built-in child restraint inthe right rear seat position. This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This child restraintis designed for use only by children With this built-in child restraint, youcan adjust the who weigh between 20 and 66 lbs. (9 and 30 kg) and height of the harness. Depending on the seated height whose height is50 inches (127 cm) or less and who are of the child,you can route it through the upper pairof capable of sitting upright alone. slots (A) or the lower pairof slots (B). 1-30 &= Which slots shouldI use for my child? &: What if the top ofmy child’s shouldersis above the highest pair of slots? A: With the child seated on the child restraint cushion, use the pairof slots thatis at or just above the top A: A child whose shoulders are above the highest slots of the child’s shoulders. shouldn’t use this child restraint. Instead, the child should sit on the vehicle’s seat cushion and use the vehicle’s safety belts. A CAUTION: -I MAKE SURE THE TOPOF THE CHILD’S SHOULDERS IS BELOW THE SLOTS THAT THE HARNESS GOES THROUGH. A CHILD WHOSE SHOULDERS ARE ABOVE THOSE SLOTS COULD BE INJURED DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. IF THE TOP OF THE CHILD’S SHOULDERS IS ABOVE THE SLOTS, DON’T USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT. INSTEAD, THE CHILD SHOULD SIT ON THE VEHICLE’S REGULAR SEAT AND USE THE REGULAR SAFETY BELTS. For the child shown here, the harness should go through the lower pairof slots (B).

1-31 Adjusting the Harness Height

2. Fold the top half ofthe seatback down.

1. Pull the flap away from the fastener strip behind the

1-32 3. Lower the child restraint cushion. Make sure the top 4. Add slack to the harness. To do this, pull the harness half of the seatbackis folded underneath the child release strap (C)firmly. At the same time, pull both restraint cushion. sides of the harness (D) thr0ugh.th.e- slotsin the seatback as shown. If the harness cannot be pulled through the slots, raise the childseat cushion to an almost closed position. h11 the harness release strapfirmly and at the same time pull both sidesof the harness through the slots. Then lower the child seat cushion again.

‘1-33 5. If the left and right halvesof the shoulder harness 6. ' Pull down the seatbackpart of the pad (E). clip are fastened together, separate them. 7. Select one sideof the harness. Feed some harness 8. Move the harnessout of the slot andall the way up slack back into the slot. to the angled slot position. When moving the harnessfrom the lower slotto You may have to squeeze andturn the harness the upper slot, you may need tofeed as much as slightly to moveit up. 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 cm) of slack into the slot to move the harness.

1-35 9. Move the harness to the correct slot. The correct slot 10. Route the harness through the correct slot. ' is the'one that will be at orjust above the topof the You may have to squeeze andturn the harness child's shoulder. ' slightly to routeit through the slot.

1-36 11. Pull on the harness firmly. Make sureit is properly Securing a Child in the Built-in routed and isn’t twistedor flipped over. Child Restraint 12. Repeat Steps 7 through 11 for the other side of the harness. Be sure both sidesare adjusted to the same height. 13. Move the pad back againstthe child restraint seatback. Make surethe harness goes through the slots in the pad that match the height adjustment slots being used. 14, Press the pad againstthe fastener strips.

Now that the harnessis adjusted to the correct heightfor your child, you’re ready to use the child restraint’s harness (D) to secure your child. Don’t use the vehicle’s safety belts. A CAUTION:

Using the vehicle’s regular safety belts on a child seated on the child restraint cushion can cause serious injury to thechild in a sudden stop or crash. If a child is the proper size for the built-in child restraint, secure thechild using thechild restraint’s harness. But childrenwho are too large for the built-inchild restraint should siton the vehicle’s regular seat anduse the regular safety belts.

WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOWTHE! MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1. Before placing the child on the child restraint CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE cushion, add slackto the harness. Pull the harness VEHICLE’S INTERIOR DURINGA SUDDEN STOP release strap (C) firmly.At the same time, pull both OR CRASH. sides of the harness (D) through theslots in the SNUGLY ADJUST THE BELTS PROVIDED WITH seatback as shown. THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AROUND YOUR CHILD.

1-38 2. If the left and right halves. of the shoulder harness 5. Push both latch plates (F) into the buckle until clip arefastened together, separate them. Also, make it clicks. sure the harness is not buckled. Be sure the buckle is free of any foreign objects that 3. Placethe child on the child restraint cushion. mayprevent you from securing the latch plates. If you can’t secure a latch plate, see your Chevrolet/Geo 4. Place one sideof the harness over eachof the child’s shoulders. dealer for service before using the child restraint. Pull on both latch plates to make sure they are secure.

1-39 A CAUTION:

fastened shoulder harnessclip won’t help keep the harness in placeon the child’s shoulders. If the harnessisn’t on thechild’s shoulders, it won’t be able to restrain thechild’s upper body in a suddenstop or crash. The child could be seriously injured. Make sure the harnessclip is properly fastened.

6. Now fasten the left and right halvesof the shoulder harness clip together.The purpose of this clip is to help keepthe harness positioned on the child’s shoulders.

1-40 7. Pull the harness adjustmentstrap (G) firmly until the 8. Adjust the position of the harness on thechild’s- harness is snugly adjusted around the child.You shoulders bymoving the clip up or down along the should not be able toput-more than two fingers harness. On each side of the harness, the shoulder between the harness andthe‘child’s chest. part should be centered on the child’s shoulder.The Make sure the harness and bucklestrap (H) are harness should be awayfrom the child’s face and not twisted. neck, but not fallingoff the child’s shoulders.

1-41 Removing the Childfrom the Built-in Child Restraint

2. Unlatch the harness bypushing the button on the buckle.

3. , Move both sidesof the harnessoff the 1. Ukfasten the shoulder harness clip. child's shoulders. 4. Remove the child from the child restraint cushion. Storing the Built-in Child Restraint Always properly storethe built-in child restraint before using the vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt inthe right rear seat position. 1. Fasten the harness clip.

I 3. Fold the child restraint cushion up into the seatback. Make sure the harness adjustment strapis folded up in the seatback. 4. Attach the flap to the fastener strip behind the oftop the seatback. 5. Press the child restraint cushion firmly into 2. Using the fastener strip, attach the buckle strap to the the seatback. child restraint cushion. Make surethe harness is unlatched and the buckle strapis flat on the cushion.

1-43 - Just likethe other restraint systemsin your vehicle, your I built-in child restraint needs to be periodically checked CAUTION: and may need to have parts replaced after a crash. See A “Checking Your Restraint Systems” and “Replacing Seat and Restraint SystemParts After a Crash” in the Index. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right frontpassenger’s Child Restraints air bag inflates. This is because the backof a Be sure the child restraintis.designed to be used ina rearfacing child restraint would be very close to vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets the inflatingair bag. Always secure a rear-facing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. child restraint in the rearseat. Then follow the instructionsfor the restraint. You may You may, however, secure’a forward-facing child find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a restraint in the right front seat.Before you’secure booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt systemin a forward-facing child restraint, alwaysmove the your vehicle, but the childalso has to be secured within front passenger seat asfar back as it will go. Or, the restraint to help reduce .the chanceof personal injury. secure thechild restraint in the rearseat. The instructions that come with the infant or child b restraint will show you how to do that. Wherever you installit, be sure to secure the child Where to Put the Restraint restraint properly. Accident statistics show that children are saferif they Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraintcan move are restrainedin the rear rather thanthe front seat.We at around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people General Motors therefore recommend thatyou put your in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child child restraint in the rear seat.Never put a rear-facing restr*nt in your vehicle -- even when no c’hild in is it. child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here’swhy: Top Strap Your dealer can obtain the hardwarekit and installit for you, or you may installit yourself using the instructions provided in the kit. Use the tether hardwarekit available from the dealer. The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designedfor this vehicle. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear

Outside Seat Position I

You’ll be using the lap-shoulderbelt. See the earlier part If yotir child restraint has a topstrap, it should be about the top strapif the child restraint has one. anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions can ask your Chevrolet/Geo dealer to putit &Ifor you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can for the child restraint. tell you how todo it. 2. Secure the childin the child restraint as the For carsfirst sold in Canada, child restraints with a top instructions say. strap must be anchored accordingto Canadian law.

1-45 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes infront of the child’sface or neck, putit behind the child restraint.

5. 111the rest of the shoulder belt all the way outof the retractor to set the lock.

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. 1-46 To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and letit go back all the way.The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to workfor an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraintin the Center Rear Seat Position

You’ll be using the lap belt. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back See the earlier part about the top strap if the child into the retractor whileyou push down on the restraint hasone. child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

1-47 4. Run ‘the vehicle’s safety belt though or around the I restraint. The child restraint instructions willshow

1. Make the belt as longas possible by tilting the latch plate and pullingit along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat; Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe instructions say. safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 6. To tighten the belt, pull itsfree end while you push down on the child restraint.

1-48 7. Push and pull the child restraintin different Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.Never directions to be sureit is secure. If it isn’t, secure the put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: restraint in a different placein the vehicle and contact the child restraint makerfor their advice ’ about how to attach the child restraint properly. A CAUTION: To remove1 the childrestraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt.It will be ready to workfor an adult or larger A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be child passenger. seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. Thisis because the back of a Securing a Child Restraint in the Right rear-facing child restraint wouldbe very close to Front Seat Position the inflating air bag. Always securea rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat.

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See theearlier part about the topstrap if the child restraint has one. 1. Because your vehicle hasa right front passenger air bag, always move the seat asfar back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See “Seats” in the Index.) 2. Put the restrainton the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructions say.

1-49 .$ Pick up thelatch plate, and runthe lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt throughor around the restraint.The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goesin front of the child’s face or neck, putit behind the child restraint.

6. Pull the restof the shoulder belt all the wayout of the retractor to set the lock.

5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 1-50 ' '!71 Larger Children

I 7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. '8: Push gdpull the child restraint in different directions to be sureit is secure. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle's get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. safety belt andlet it go backall the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to workfor an adult or larger child passenger. 1-51 Accident statistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they needto use the I CAUTION: safety belts properly. A I 0 Children who aren’t buckled upcan be thrown out in Never do this. a crash. Here two children are wearing thl e same belt. Th.e 0 Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other belt can’t properly spread the impactforces. In a people who are. crash, thetwo children canbe crushed together and seriously injured.A belt must be used by only one personat a time.

@ What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the childis so small that the shoulderbelt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt stillis on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child’s faceor neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that has only a lap belt.

1-52 I A CAUTION: I

Here a child is sitting ina seat that hasa lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder partis behind the child. If the child wears the beltin this way, in a crash thechild might slideunder thebelt. The belt’s force would then be applied righton the child’s abdomen. That could cause seriousor fatal injuries.

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt L should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies beltforce to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.

1-53 Safety Belt Extender are working properly.Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt and built-in child restraint system If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you parts. If you see anything that might keepa safety belt should use it. or built-in child restraint system from doing job, its have But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your it repaired. dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. Whenyou go Tom or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so thecrash. They canrip apart under impact forces.If a belt is extender will be long enoughfor you. The extender will torn or frayed, get a newone right away. be just for you, andjust for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’tlet someone else use it, and use it If your vehicle has the built-in child restraint, torn or only for the seat it is made to fit.To wear it, just attach it frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces to the regular safety belt. just like tom or frayed safety belts can. Theymay not protect a child in a crash.If a harness strap is torn or Checking Your Restraint Systems frayed, get anew harness right away. Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and have them repaired or replaced. (See the parton the air anchorages are working properly.If your vehicle has a bag system earlier in this sectionfor air bag system built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the maintenance information.) harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip and anchorages

1-54 Replacing Restraint System Parts If you ever see a label on the driver’s or the right front passenger’s safety belt that says to replace the belt, be After a Crash sure to do so. Then the new belt will be there to help If you’ve had a crash, do you need new safety belts or protect you in a collision.You would see this label, on built-in child restraint parts? the belt near the door opening. After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.If safety beltsor built-in child restraint h&ess straps But k the safety beltsor built-in child restraint harness are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damagealso straps were stretched, as they would if be worn during a may mean you will need to have safety belt, built-in more severe crash, then you need new safety beltsor child restraintor seat parts repaired or replaced. New 4 .’ ,. harness straps. parts and repairs may be necessary evenif the safety belt or built-in child restraint wasn’t being used at the time of the collision. If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag system parts. See the parton the air bagsystem’earlier in this section.

1-55 NOTES

1-56 c-- Section 2 Features and Controls

Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on yourGeo, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explainedare the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell ifyou everything is working properly-- and what todo if you have a problem. Keys

' A CAUTION:

Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windowsor other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.

2-1 One key is used for the Iignition, the doors and all NOTICE: Your Geo has a number of features that can help prevent theft. However, you can havea lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside.You may even haveto damage your vehicleto get in. So be sure you have an extra key.

When a new Prizm is delivered, the dealer removes the metal plate from the keyring and gives itto the first owner. The metal plate has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the code in a safe place.If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using this code.

2-2 Door Locks Insert the key ineither front door and turn the topof the key toward therear of the car to unlockthe door. If your vehicle has power door locks, turn the key once CAUTION: to unlockthe driver’s dooronly. Turn the key back to center, then toward the rear againto unlock all the Unlocked doors can be dangerous. doors. Using the key in the passenger’s door will unlock all the doors. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors andfall out. When a door is To lock the door from the locked, the inside handle won’t open it. inside, push down the Outsiders caneasily enter through an unlocked button on the door. door when you slow down or stop yourvehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’tlocked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle.

To unlock the door, pull up on the button. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key.To lock the door, turn the top of the key toward the frontof the car. If you have power door locks, allthe doors will lock.

2-3 Power Door Locks (Option) Rear Door Security Locks

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Push the power door lock switch on the driver's door to Your Geo is equipped with rear door security locks that lock or unlock allthe doors at once. help prevent passengers from opening the rear doorsof your car from the inside. To use one of these locks: 1. Turn the knob so the bar points up and down. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same thing tothe other rear door lock.

2-4 The rear doorsof your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open reara door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don’t cancelthe security lockfeature, adults and older children who ridein the rear won’t be able to open the rear door fromthe inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work, and how to cancel the locks.

To cancel the rear door lock: 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. 2. Turn the knob so the bar points toward the sides. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear door locks will now work normally. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leavingthe vehicle, take your key, open your door and set the locks from inside.Then get out and close the door. 2-5 Trunk Trunk Lock Release To open the trunk lid, use your key andtulr. A CAUTION: it clockwise.

It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas cancome into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. If you must drive with the trunkopen or if electrical wiringor othercable connections must pass through the sealbetween the body and the trunk: Make sure allwindows are shut. To close thelid, lower and press downon it. After Turn the fanon your heating or cooling closing the lid, try pulling it up to make sureit is closed. system to itshighest speed withthe setting on VENT. That will force outsideair into your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all theway. See “Engine Exhaust’’ in the Index.

2-6 Remote Trunk Lock Release Key in the Ignition Pull the lever on the floor If you leave your vehicle with the keysinside, it’s an near the driver’s door to easy targetfor joy riders or professional thieves-- so open the trunk lidfrom don’t do it. 1 When you park your Geoand’open the driver’s door, you’ll heara tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignitionand take it with you. Alwaysdo this. Your steering wheel willbe locked, and so will your ignition. If you have an automatic transaxle, taking your key out also locks your transaxle. And remember to lock the doors. Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your Theft vehicle. Remember to keep your valuablesout of sight. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Although your Geo has a numberof theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we puton it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are waysyou can help. New Vehicle LLBreak-In” Ignition Switch With the keyin the ignition switch, you canturn the NOTICE: switch tofour positions.

Your modern Geo doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But itwill perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: e Don’t drive at any one speed-- fast or slow -- for thefirst 500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stopswith new linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. W Follow this breaking-inguideline every I time you get new brake linings. e Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. LOCK (A): This is the only position in which you can See ‘(Towinga Trailer’’ in the Index for remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition more information. and automatic transaxle. Pushin the ignition switch as you turn the topof it toward you. If you have an automatic transaxle, the ignition switch can’t be turned to LOCK unless the shift leveris in the PARK (P) position. ACC (B): In this position, you can operate someof your electrical power accessories (suchas the radio, but CAUTION: not the ventilationfan). It unlocks the steering wheel I A and ignition. On manual transaxlevehicles, turning thekey to ON (C): The switch returnsto this position after you LOCK will lock the steering column and resultin start your engine and releasethe switch. The switch a loss of ability to steer thevehicle. This could stays inthe ON position when the engine is running. But even when the ignition is not running, you can ONuse cause a collision. If you need to turn theengine to operate your electrical power accessories (including off while the vehicle is moving, turn thekey only the ventilationfan) and to display some warning and to ACC. Don’t push thekey in while the vehicle indicator lights. is moving. START (D): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON for normal driving. When the engine is not running,ACC and ON allow you NOTICE: to operate someof your electrical accessories. If your key seems stuck in LOCK andyou can’t A warning tone will soundif you open the driver’s door turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then when the ignitionis in ACC or LOCK and the keyis in the ignition. turn the steeringwheel left and rightwhile you turn thekey hard. But turn thekey only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or theignition switch. If none of this works, then yourvehicle needs service.

2-9 Starting Your Engine Starting Your L4 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turnyour Automatic Transaxle ignition key toSTART. When the engine starts, let Move your shift lever to PARK(P) or NEUTRAL (N). go of the key. The idle speed willgo down as your Your engine won’t start in any other position-- that’s a engine gets warm. safety feature.To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE:

NOTICE: Holding your key in STARTfor longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your batteryto be Don’t try to shiftto PARK (P)if your Geo is drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can moving. If you do, you could damage the damage your starter motor. transaxle. Shift toPARK (P)only when your vehicle is stopped. 2. If it doesn’t start inthree seconds, wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine by Manual Transaxle turning the ignition key toSTmT. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining The gear selector should bein NEUTRAL (N). Hold your battery. the clutch pedalto the floor and start the engine.Your vehicle won’t startif the clutch pedalis not all the way When your engine has run about10 seconds to warm down -- that’s a safety feature. up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Don’t “race” your engine when it’s cold. If the weather is below freezing(32°F or 0°C)’let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up.

2-10 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. NOTICE: Try pushing your accelerator pedalall the way to the floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in Your engine is designed to work with the START for about three seconds. If the vehiclestarts electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical briefly but then stopsagain, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal downfor five orsix seconds. parts oraccessories, you could change theway This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine. the engine operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with yourdealer. If you don’t, 4. If your engine stalls, restart it as explained earlier. your engine might not performproperly. If it stalls often, have the engine checkedby your dealer as soon as possible. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual thattells how to do it without damaging yourvehicle. See (‘Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

2-11 Automatic Transaxle Operation I CAUTION: There are several different ’ A positions for your shift lever. It is dangerous to get outof your vehicle if the shift lever is notfully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engineis running unlessyou have to. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.To be sure your I vehicle won’t move, evenwhen you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best move the shift leverto PARK (P). position to use when youstart your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a nailer’’ in the Index.

2-12 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine starting the engine. Your Geo has a brake-transaxle shift doesn’t connect withthe wheels. To restart when you’re interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes already moving, use NEUTRAL(N) only. Also, use before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. key is in the ON position. If you cannot shift outof PARK (P), ease pressure onthe shift lever-- push the shift leverall the way into PARK (P) and release the A ’ CAUTION: shift lever button as you maintain brake application. c Then press the shift lever buttonand move the shift lever into the gear you wish.See “Shifting Outof ~ Shifting out of PARK (P)or NEUTRAL (N) while PARK (P)” in the Index. your engineis “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control andhit people NOTICE: or objects. Don’t shift outof PARK (P) or I NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. Shifting to REVERSE(R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R)only after yourvehicle I is stopped. I NOTICE:

To rock your vehicle back andforth to get out of snow, Damage to your transaxle causedby shifting out ice or sand without damaging your transaxle,see of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index. racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

2-13 DRIVE (D): This position isfor normal driving. If you need more powerfor passing, and you’re: NOTICE: 0 Going less than about27 mph (43 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Don’t drive in SECOND(2) for more than 25 miles (41 km), or at speeds over55 mph 0 Going about 29 mph (47 km/h) or more, push your accelerator pedal all theway down. (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use DRIVE (D) as much as possible. You’ll shift down to the next gearand have more power. Don’t shift into SECOND(2) unless you are going SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but slower than65 mph (105 km/h), or you can lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. damage your engine. It can help control your speedas you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. LOW (L): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) thanSECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.If the shift lever is put inLOW (L), the transaxle won’t shift into low gear until the vehicleis going slowly enough. Overdrive (Option) NOTICE:

If yourfront wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happenif you were stuckin very deep sandor mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop.when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damagethe transaxle. Use your brakesto hold your vehicle in position ona hill.’

If your automatic transaxle has OVERDRIVE, you can use it for better fuel economy. Afterstarting your engine, alwayspush in the OVERDRIVE switch. Then select the gear you want and press the accelerator pedal. Gradual starts give you the bestfuel economy. Fast starts usethe most fuel. A light on the instrument panel will come on whenever

you turn off OVERDRIVE. See “Overdrive Off Light” 4 in the Index.

2-15 Manual Transaxle Keep your feetoff the clutch pedal unless operating the clutch. Avoid excessive useof the clutch in a half 5-Speed engaged condition, otherwise the clutch may slip after only a low mileage, or could cause problems by overheating. . You can shift into FIRST(1) when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into FIRST(l), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL(N) and let upon the. clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST(1). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND(2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), 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 This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to operate pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. your transaxle: To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and pressthe FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up onthe clutch pedalas clutch pedal and the brake pedal, andshift to you press the accelerator pedal. NEUTRAL (N). NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when youstart or idle your engine.

2-16 REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch Manual Transaxle Recommended Shift Speeds pedal and shiftinto REVERSE (R). Let up onthe clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.

NOTICE:

Shift to REVERSE (R)only after yourvehicle is stopped. Shiftingto REVERSE(R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle.

Also, use REVERSE (R) along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle. If your speed drops below20 mph (32 km/h), or if the Shift Speeds engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear.You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothlyor for A CAUTION: good performance. If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. And you could injure yourself or others. Don't shift from FIFTH (5) to FIRST (1).

This chart shows when to shiftto the next gear for the best fuel economy. 2-17 Parking Brake

To release the parking brake, holdthe brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until youcan press the To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and release button. Hold the release button asin you move pull up on the parking brake lever.If the ignitionis on, the lever all theway down. the brake system warning light will come on.

2-18 Shifting Into PARK (P) NOTICE: (Automatic TransaxleModels Only) Driving withthe parking brakeon can cause your rear brakes tooverheat. You may have to 4UTION: replace them, and you could also damageother 1- A parts of your vehicle. It canbe dangerous to get outof your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P)with the If you are towing a trailer, see “Towinga Trailer” in parking brakefirmly set. Your vehicle can roll. the Index. If you have leftthe engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or otherscould be injured. To be sure yourvehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Railer” in theIndex.

1. Hold the brake pedal downwith your right foot and set the parking brake.

2-19 2. Move the shift lever into Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine PARK (P) by holding in Running (Automatic Transaxle the button on the lever and pushing the lever all Models Only) the way toward the front of your vehicle. A CAUTION:

It can be dangerous toleave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) 3. Move the key to LOCK. with the parking brake firmlyset. And, if you 4. Remove the key and takeit with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the engine running, itcould leave your vehicle with the key in your hand, your overheat andeven catch fire. You or otherscould vehicle isin PARK (P). be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.

2-20 Shifting Out ofPARK (P) 2. Insert the endof the flat-bladed tool into the (Automatic Transaxle) rectangular slot and press down firmly. Your Geo has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have 3. While maintaining brake application, move the shift to fully apply your regular brakes beforeyou can shift lever into the drive gearyou want. from PARK (P)when the ignition is in the ON position. 4. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible. See “Automatic Transaxle Operation”in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual PARK (P) and release theshift lever button as you transaxle in REVERSE (R) (if your Geo is parked ona maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever level surface or facing downhill), or put your manual button and move theshift lever into the gearyou wish. transaxle in FIRST(1) (if your Geois parked facing If you ever hold the brake pedal down butstill can’t uphill) and firmly apply the parking brake. ’ shift out of PARK (P), try this: If you are towing a trailer, see “Towinga Trailer” in the Index. 1. Carefully pry the shift lock override cover from the floor shift console usinga flat-bladed tool.

2-21 Parking OverThings That Burn Engine Exhaust

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. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged ina collision. 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over road debris. Repairs weren’t done correctly. 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust iscoming into your vehicle: Things that can burncould touch hot exhaust Drive it onlywith all the windows down to parts under yourvehicle and ignite, Don’t park blow out anyCO; and over papers,leaves, dry grass or otherthings that Have your vehicle fixed immediately. can burn.

2-22 Running Your Engine While You’re I Parked (Automatic Transaxle) A CAUTION: I I It’s better notto park with the engine running. But if you ever haveto, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave yourvehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you’ve left the Idling the engine with theair system control engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. off could allow dangerous exhaust into You or otherscould be injured. To be sure your your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly “Engine Exhaust”). level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift leverto PARK (P). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO)into yourvehicle even if L the fan switch isat the highest setting. One place Follow the proper stepsto be sure your vehicle won’t this can happenis a garage. Exhaust-- with move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. CO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in a If you are parking on a hilland if you’re pulling a garage with the engine running. trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. Another closed-in placecan be a blizzard. ’(See “Blizzard” in the Index.)

2-23 Windows The AUTO switch for the driver’s window hasan express-down feature. To use express-down, push the Manual Windows switch downall the way. Release the switchand the Use the window crank to open and close each window. window will lower completely. You can also open this window anymount by pushing Power Windows (Option) the switch halfway down and releasingit when you want the window to stop. Do not push the switch when the windowin is the express-down mode. There are individual controls near each window. Push the bottom of the switch to opena window and pull up on the switch to raiseit. Lock-Out Switch ,fiess the window lock switch to keep passengers from using their individual window switches. Press the switch again to unlock the windows.

. ’\ Horn ’ To sound the horn, press anywhere on the horn pad on With power windows, switches on the driver’s door . your steering wheel. control each window when the ignition is on. Push down the frontof the switch to lower a window andlift the front of the switch to raise a window;

2-24 \ Tilt Wheel (Option) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering Icolumn includesyour:

0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer and Passing Signal A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering LightingOperation wheel before you drive. You can also raiseit to the highest levelto give your legs more room when you exit andenter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel andlift the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortablelevel, then release the lever to lockthe wheel in place.

2-25 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator As you signal a turn or a lane change,if the arrows don’t flash butjust stay on, a signal bulbmay be burned out The turn signal has two upward(for right) and two and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. downward (for left) positions. These positions allowyou to signal a turn or a lane change. If a bulb is burned out, have it replaced to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’tgo on at all whenyou To signal a turn, move the lever all the wayup or signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check down. When the turn isfinished, the lever will the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). return automatically. Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the First, you must have the direction of the turnor headlamps on. For high lane change. beams, push theturn signal lever away fromyou. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel also will be on.

To signal a lane change,just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Holdit there until you It will go off when you switch to low beam.To switch complete your lane change. The leverwill return by back to low beams, pull the lever toward you. itself when you releaseit. Flash-to-Pass INT Intermittent wiper operation (if your Prizm has this). In light rain or snow, you might wantto use this With the lever in the low beam position, pullthe lever position rather than continuous wiping.You can change toward you to momentarily switch to high beams(to the time between wipesby turning the INT TIME band. signal that youare going to pass). If you havethe Turn the band towardS for a longer delayor toward F headlamps on, when you releasethe lever they will for a shorter delay. return to low beams. LO: The wipers will run continuously at low speed. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever HI: The wipers will run continuously at high speed. The lever on the right side MIST (If you have mist-type wipers, the lever doesn’t of the steering column have an INT position.) For a single wipingcycle, push controls the windshield the lever toMIST. Hold it there for a second, then let go. wipers and washer. The wipers will stop after one cycle.If you want more cycles, hold the lever at MIST longer. Be sure toclear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them.If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosenor thaw them. If your bladesdo become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers.A circuit Move thelever to the position you want: breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. OFF: The wipers are off.

2-27 Windshield Washer Cruise Control Press the button on the endof the lever to spray washer With cruise control, you can fluid on the windshield. The spray will continue until maintain a speedof about you release the button.The wipers will run a few times 25 mph (40 km/h) or more if you have the intermittent wiper feature.If you have without keeping your foot the MIST feature, when you press the washer button, on the accelerator. This can washer fluid will spray your windshield and you will : really help on long trips. need to manually turnon your wipers to clear the Cruise control does not windshield. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in work at speeds below about the Index. 25 mph (40 km/h).

I A CAUTION: When you apply your brakes, or push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transaxle, the cruise control In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until shuts off. the windshieldis warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

2-28 I Setting Cruise Control CAUTION:

A ~~ ~~ A CAUTION: 0 Cruise control can be dangerous-cu can’t drive safelyat a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding If you leave youl &misecontrol switchon when roads or in heavytraffic. you’re not using cruise,you might hita button Cruise control can be dangerous on and go into cruise when you don’t want to. slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes You could be startledand even lose control. in tire traction can cause needless wheel Keep the cruise control switchOFF until you spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t want to use it. use cruise control on slippery roads. 1. Push the end of the Resuming a Set Speed cruise control lever. Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed The CRUISE light on and then you apply the brake. This,of course, shutsoff the instrument panel the cruise control. But you don’t need to it. reset will come on. Unless you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or less or you slowed down to10 mph $... .;p (16 h/h)less than your preset speed, you can press the lever up to RES/ACC (Resume/Accelerate) for 2. Get up to the speed about half a second. you want. 3. Push the lever .down to SET/COAST and 1 release it. You’ll go rightback up yourto chosen speed and stay there. If your preset speed cancels out when it shouldn’t, there may ‘bea problem withyour cruise control. See 1 your dealer.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

2-30 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go toa higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow Use the accelerator pedalto get to the higher speed. down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Push the lever to SET/COAST and hold it for less than a second. Release the lever and the acceleratorpedal. Using Cruise Control onHills You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. How well your cruise controlwill work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of thehills. Move the cruise lever from ON to RES/ACC. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the Hold it there until youget up to the speed you accelerator pedal to maintainyour speed. When going want, and then releasethe lever. To increase your downhill, you may have to brakeor shift to a lower gear to speed invery small amounts, move thelever to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes RES/ACC for less than half a second and then you out of cruise control. Many drivers findthis to be too release it. Each time youdo this, your vehicle will much trouble and don’tuse cruise control on steep hills. go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Ending Out of Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are several ways to turnoff the cruise control: There are two waysto reduce your speed while using cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedalor push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transaxle. 0 Push the lever to SET/COAST until you reachthe lower speed you want, then release it. Press the cruise ON-OFF button again or pull the lever toward youto cancel. 0 To slow down in very small amounts, push thelever for less than half a second. Each time youdo this, Erasing Speed Memory you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 h/h)slower. When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

2-31 Lamps Daytime Running Lamps Headlamps Daytime Running Lamps(DRL) can make it easier for others to see the frontof your vehicle during the day. Turn the outside partof the DRL can be helpful in many different driving lever to control the lamps. conditions, but theycan be especially helpfulin the short periods after dawn and before sunset. There are three positionsfor I the lamp switch. The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with lampthe switch in theOFF position. They will not gooff until the engine is turned off.

.. When you on the headlamp switch, yourDRL will go . ... turn , out and your headlampswill come on. The other lamps OFF: All lamps, except your Daytime Running Lamps that come on with your headlampswill also come on. (DRL), are off. When you turnoff the headlamp switch,the regular CENTER: At the middle position, the parking lamps, lamps will go off and your high-beam headlamps come taillamps, license plate lamp andthe instrument panel on at the reduced brightness of DRL. DRL also comes lights comeon. The headlamps are off andDRL is on. on if you are only using the parking lamps. Eo :The headlamps and all other operating A light on the instrument clusterwill come on to lamps come on. DRL is off. indicate theDRL system is operating. See “Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light”in the Index. .Lamps On Reminder As with any vehicle, you should turnon the regular If you turn the ignition LOCKto or ACC and leave headlamp system when you need it. the lamps on, you’ll hear a tone when you open the driver’s door. 2-32 Interior Lamps ON: The lamp comes on and stays on whetheror not a door is open. Instrument Panel Brightness Control OFF: The lamp staysoff even when a door is open. This knob controls the DOOR: The lamp comes on whena door is open. brightness of your instrument panel lights. Reading Lamp .. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lightsor counterclockwise to dim them.

Dome Lamp The dome lamp has a three-position switch.

If you have a sunroof,you have a reading lamp near the sunroof switch. Press the switch to turn the lamp on and press it again to turn it off.

2-33 Mirrors Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Adjust these mirrors by handso that you canjust see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting- in a comfortable driving position. Power Remote Control Mirrors (Option) The remote power mirror control is to the leftof your steering wheel.To adjust either mirror, move the switch toL (left) or R (right). Then use the round touch pad to adjust the mirror.

An inside rearview mirror is attached to your roof.The When you are done adjusting the mirrors, move the mirror has a pivotso that you can adjust it up and down control back to the center. or side to side. You can adjust the mirrorfor day or night driving. Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the tabfor daytime driving.

2-34 Convex Outside Mirror Storage compartments Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.A convex Glove Box mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. To open the glove box door, squeeze the buttons. Always keep the glove box door closed while driving. I Door Storage Compartments I A CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

The driver’s door has a map/storage compartment.You may also have a storage compartment on your passenger’s door.

2-35 Cupholder Console Storage Area A small storage areais in the console between the seats. If there is a cover, lift it up to access the storage area.

Ashtrays and Lighter Pull the door to open the ashtray.To remove it, push down on the part markedPUSH at the back, then pull To open the cupholder, push and release the bar, then the ashtray out. pull the cupholder out. With cups removed, pushit back in to store. The rear ashtray ison the back of the center console. Pull on the topof the door to open it.To remove the ashtray, press downon the tab and pull it out.

2-36 Sun Visors NOTICE: To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.You can also swing them to the side. Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray.If you do, cigarettes or other Visor Vanity Mirrors (Option) smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

When you are done using the ashtray, push it back to close it. To use the lighter, push thelighter in all the way and let go. When it’s ready,it will pop back by itself. The lighter won’t work if the key inis LOCK.

NOTICE:

Don’t hold a cigarette lighterin with your hand while it is heating.If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating elementwhen it’s Swing down the sun visor. Pull down the cover to ready. That can makeit overheat, damaging the expose the vanity mirror. lighter and the heatingelement.

2-37 Sunroof

To open the sunroof, push theSLIDE arrow that points to the rear of the vehicle. To close it, push the other You can tilt or open your sunroof. To tilt the sunroof, arrow that points to the frontof the vehicle. The sunroof press the switch markedUP. Press the other endof the will close partially then stop.Push the arrow again to switch to lower the sunroof. Your ignition must be on close it completely. You can open the sunroof to for this switch to work. any position.

2-38 If the sunroof will not close, follow these instructions: 3. Close the sunroof by hand as far as it will go. 1. Remove the cover screw Then insert a blade (use a cross-recess screwdriver into the hole screwdriver) and and turn it clockwise take off the sunroof until the sunroof u control cover. is closed.

Be sure to have the sunroof checked by your Chevrolet/Geo dealer as soon as possible. 2. Carefully remove the inside screw, washers and spacers. Be careful not tolose this screw, the washers, orthe spacers becausethe sunroof won’t work without them.

2-39 Instrument Panel

2-40 A. Side Window DefoggerVent N. Cigarette Lighter B. Electric Mirror Control 0. Hazard Warning Flashers C. Brightness Control P. ShiftLever D. Hood Release Q. Coinholder E. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever R. Ashtray E Tilt Wheel Lever SI Cupholder G. Instrument Cluster T. Audio System H. HomDriver’s SideAir Bag U. Comfort Control System I. Windshield Wiper Control V. Passenger’s Side Air Bag J. Ignition Switch W. Glove Box K. Windshield Washer Button X. Side Window Defogger Vent L. Cruise Control Y. Vent (Shut-Off) Thumbwheel M. Rear Window Defogger

2-41 Standard Cluster

Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running, You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how muchfuel you have left in your fueltank, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.

2-42 Optional Cluster

If you have the optional cluster, your instrumentpanel gives you additional information. This cluster includes a tachometer.

2-43 Speedometer and Odometer Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Your speedometer lets you see your speedin both miles This part describesthe warning lights and gages that per hour (mph) and kilometersper hour (km/h). Your may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you odometer shows howfar your vehicle has been driven, locate them. in miles. Warning lights and gages can signal that somethingis Trip Odometer wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repairor replacement. Paying attention to The trip odometer can tell you howfar your vehicle has your warning lights and gages couldalso save you or been driven since youlast set the trip odometer to zero. others from injury. To set the trip odometerto zero, pressthe knob. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with oneof your vehicle’s functions.As you Tachometer will see in the detailson the next few pages, some The tachometer showsengine speed in thousands of warning lights come on briefly when you startthe revolutions per minute (rpm). engine just to let you know they’re working.If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. NOTICE: Gages can indicate when there may beis or a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in warning lights work together to let you know when the red area, or engine damage may occur. there’s a problem with your vehicle.

2-44 . -. . ,. .-i I .. When one of the warning lights comes on and stayson Air Bag ReadinessLight when you aredriving, or when oneof the gages shows there may bea problem, check the section that tells you There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument what to, do about it. Please followthis manual’s advice. panel, which showsAIR BAG. The system checks the Waiting to do repairs can’becostly -- and even air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light dangerous. So please getto know your warning lights tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes theair bag sensors, theair bag modules, and gages.They’reand help.a big .> I the wiring and,thediagnostic module. For more i. Safety Belt Reminder Light information on theairbag - system, see “Air Bag” in the Index. When the keyis turned to ON or START, a buzzer will come onfor about eight seconds to remind people to You will see this light come fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety is belt on fora few- seconds when already buckled. you, turn your ignitionto ACC, ON or START. Then The safety belt light will AIR the light should go out. This also come on and stay on means the systemis ready. until the driver’s belt BAG is buckled.

If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle, or stayson, or comes on when you are driving, yourair bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

2-45 Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light This light will comeon Your Geo’s hydraulic brake systemis divided into two briefly when youturn on the parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still ignition, but the engine is work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need not running,as a checkto both parts working well. show you it is working. If the warning light comeson, there could be a brake Then it should go out when problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. the engine starts. This light should comeon I when youturn theignition key to START. If it doesn’t come on then, haveit fixed so it will be readyto warn If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you BRAKE may have a problem withthe electrical charging system. you if there’s a problem. It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive 8. belt or another electrical problem. Haveit checked right away. Driving whilethis light is on coulddrain your battery. If you musf ‘ ive a short distance with the charging If the light comes on while youare driving, pulloff the system light on, be certain turn to off all your and stop carefdly.You may notice thatthe pedal is accessories, suchas the radio and conditioner. road air harder to push.Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop.If the light isstill on, orif the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” and “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.) 2-46 I Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light I A CAUTION: (Option) I With the anti-lock brake Your brake system may not be working properly system, this light will come if the brakesystem warning lightis on. Driving on when you start your with the brakesystem warning lighton can lead engine and it will stay to anaccident. If the light is still onor if the on for three seconds. anti-lock brakesystem warning lightis flashing ABS That’s normal. after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when youset your parking brake. The If the light flashes when you’re driving, you don’t have light will stay onif your parking brake doesn’t release anti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with your fully. If it stays on after your parking brakeis fully regular brakes. Pulloff the road and stop carefully. You released, it means you have a brake problem. may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer tothe floor. It may take longer to stop. Have the vehicle towed for service. (See “TowingYour Vehicle” in the Index.)

2-47 I If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on CAUTION: longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn I’ A the ignition off. Or,if the light comes on and stays on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn Your regular brake system may not be working the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the properly if the anti-lock brake system warning system. If the light still stayson, or comes on again light is flashing. Driving with the anti-lock brake while you’re driving, your Geo needs service.If the system warning light flashing can lead toan light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system accident. After you’ve pulledoff the road and warning light isn’ton, you still have brakes, but you stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed don’t have anti-lock brakes. for service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when youturn the ignition key toON. If the light doesn’t come on then, haveit fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

2-48 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (Option) When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a brakingskid, the anti-lock brake system ABS active light will come on. ACTIVE -@

Standard Cluster Optional Cluster Slippery road conditions mayexist if this light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly.The light will This gage shows theengine coolant temperature. If the stay on for a few secondsafter the system stops gage pointer moves intothe red area, your engineis too adjusting brake pressure. hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. The anti-lock brake system active lightalso comes on If you have been operating your vehicle under normal briefly when you turn the ignition key ON.to If the light driving conditions, you shouldpull off the road, stop doesn’t come on then, haveit fixed so it will be there to your vehicle andturn off the engine as soonas possible. tell you when the systemis active. In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

2-49 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) NOTICE: Your Geo is equipped with a If you keep driving your vehicle with this light computer which monitors on, aftera while, your emission controls may not operation of the fuel, work as well, your fuel economy may not beas ignition and emission control systems. good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could leadto costly repairs that may not be CHECK covered by your warranty.

This light should comeon, as a check to show youit is working, when the ignitionis on and the engineis not running. If the light doesn’t comeon, have it repaired. This system is calledOBD 11 (On-Board This light will also comeon during a malfunction in one Diagnostics-Second Generation) andis intended of two ways: to assure that emissions areat acceptable levels for 0 Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and environment. (In Canada, OBDII is replaced by may damage the emission control system on your Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light, vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis comes -onto indicate that thereis a problem and service and service is required. is required. Malfunctions often will be indicatedby the system before any problemis apparent, which may 0 Light On Steady -- An emission control system prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This ! malfunction has been detectedon your vehicle. system is also designed to assist your service technician Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. service may be required.

2-50 If the Light Is Flashing Ifthe” Steady The following may prevent more serious damage to Yo1 lay be able to correct the emission system your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following:

0 Reduce vehicle speed. Did you just drive through adeep puddle of water?

0 Avoid hard accelerations. If so, your electrical system may be wet.The condition Avoid steep uphill grades. will usually be corrected whenthe electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. If towing a trailer, reducethe amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. Are you low onfuel? If the light stops flashing and remains on steady,see “If As your engine starts to runout of fuel, your engine may the Light Is On Steady” following. not run as efficiently as designed since small amountsof air are sucked into thefuel line causing a misfire.The If the light continues toflash, when it is safe to do so, system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this stop the vehicle. Put your vehiclein PARK (P). Turn the condition. Make sure to installthe fuel cap properly. It key off, wait at least10 seconds and restart the engine. will take a few driving trips to turnthe light off. If the light remainson steady, see “If the LightIs On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing followthe previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service centerfor service. Have you recently changed brands offuel? Engine Oil Pressure Light If so, be sure tofuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see If you have a problem, with “Fuel” in the Index). Poorfuel quality will cause your your oil, this light may stay engine not to runas efficiently as designed. You may on after you start your notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you engine, or come on when put the vehicleinto gear, misfiring, hesitation on you are driving.This acceleration or stumblingon acceleration. (These indicates that thereis not conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) enough oil pressure to keep This will be detected by the system andcause the light your engine properly to turn on. lubricated and cool.

If you experience this condition, change the fuel brand I you use. It will require at least onefull tank of the proper fuel to turn the lightoff. The engine could be low oil,on or have some otheroil If none of the above steps have made the light turnoff, related problem. Have it fixed right away. have your dealeror qualified service center check the The oil light could also come on in three other situations. vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools tofix any mechanical or electrical When the ignition is on butthe engine is not running, problems that may have developed. the light will come on as a test to showit isyou working, but the light willgo out when you turn the ignition to START. If it doesn’t come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with thefuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away.

2-52 Sometimes when the engine is idling at astop, the Overdrive Off Light light may blink on andoff. This is normal. If you have an automatic If you make a hardstop, the light may come on for a transaxle with moment. This is normal. OVERDRIVE, this light appears on your instrument cluster. The light will come I A CAUTION: on whenever you turnoff OFF the OVERDRIVE. See Don’t keep drivingif the oil pressure is low. If “Overdrive” in the Index. you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or otherscould be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light This light is onthe instrument cluster. It goes I NOTICE: on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on. See Damage to yourengine from neglected oil .e. “Daytime Running Lamps” problems can becostly and is not covered by in the Index. your warranty. :::o

2-53 Rear Window Defogger Light Your fuel gage shows about how much fuelis in your tank. The fuel gage worksonly when the ignition switch This light will come on is ON. When the gagefirst indicates EMPTY (E), you whenever the rear window still havea little fuel left (about oneor two gallons) but defogger is on. See “Rear you need to get more right away. Window Defogger”in Here are five concerns some owners have had about the the Index. fuel gage. All these situations are normal anddo not indicate that anythingis wrong with the fuel gage. At the gas station, thefuel pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F). It takes the gage several minutes to readFULL (F) after filling the vehicle with fuel. rue1 Gage It takes more (orless) fuel to fill up than the gage reads. For example, the gage reads halffull, but it I 1 took more (or less) than half of the tank’s capacity to fill it. The gage moves a little when you turn, stop or speed up. When you turn the engine off, the gage doesn’t go back to EMPTY (E).

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2-55 NOTES Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 1 I In this sectionyou’ll find out how to operatethe comfort Climate Control System control and audio systems offered with your Geo. Be sure to read aboutthe particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls With this system, you can control the heating and ventilation in your Geo. If you have the air conditioning option, you can also control cooling. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system describedlater in this section.

3-1 Airflow Knob Air Intake Lever de ,4 VENT This position directs the airflow through RECIRCULATE: Choose this position the instrument panel vents. to recirculatethe inside air throughthe comfort A* control system. BI-LEVEL: This position directs the airflow through the instrument panel vents and toward the floor. CIRCULATE: Choose this position to circulate outside air through the comfort control system. -2 FLOOR: This position directs the airflow toward the floor. Air Conditioner Controls (Option) Q’ -9 DEFOG: This position directs the airflow toward The air conditioning system uses the same controlsas the floor,the windshield and the side windows. described previously. DEFROST: This position directs the airflow to the The functionof each control is explained under “Climate windshield and side windows. Control System” in this part. The incomingair is cooled and dehumidified instead of being heated. Fan Knob Push the A/C button to change your comfort control Turn the knob away fromOFF to turn the system on. system from heating to air conditioning. A light will Turn the knob towardHI to increase the fan’s speed. come on when the air conditioningis on. The A/C button can also control the humidity in your vehicle. Temperature Knob Turn the knob to change the temperature of the air The air conditioner works bestif you keep your flowing from the system.Turn the knob clockwise to windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows just long enough for the hot air to escape. increase the temperature.Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The air temperature can’t be less than the outsideair temperature.

3-2 For normalcooling, push the A/C button and move the Bi-Level air intakelever to CIRCULATE for normal cooling. For faster cooling, movethe lever to RECIRCULATE. You may want to use bi-level heatingon cool, but sunny Then move the airflowknob to VENT and turn the days. This setting directsoutside air toward your body temperature control knob counterclockwise. Turn the and warmer air toward yourfeet. fan knob to HI. Move the air intakelever to CIRCULATE and turn the On days whenit is raining or the humidity is high, airflow knobto BI-LEVEL. Turn the temperature knob follow these dehumidifying steps insteadof the cooling to the white area and thefan knob toward HI. directions. It will help clean windows thatare cloudy Ventilation System with moisture. For mild outside temperatures, when very little heating Push the A/C button. Move the airintake lever to is required, you canstill direct outside air through CIRCULATE and turn the airflow knob to DEFROST. your vehicle. Turn the fan knob to HI and adjust the temperature knob to a comfortable setting. Move the air intake lever to CIRCULATE and turn the airflow knob toVENT. Turn the temperature knob to a Heating comfortable setting and thefan knob toward HI. For the quickest results, movethe air intake lever to Your Geo’s flow-through ventilation system supplies RECIRCULATE and the airflow knob toFLOOR. outside air intothe vehicle when it is moving. Outside Turn the temperatureknob clockwise for warmer air and air will also enter the vehicle when the heateror the air turn the fan knob toward HI. You should switch to conditioning fanis running and theair intake leveris CIRCULATE once in a while to avoid staleair and at CIRCULATE. cloudy windows. To prevent cold air from blowingin, you may shutoff the outer dash ventsby using the thumbwheels.

3-3 e When you enter a vehiclein cold weather, move the fan lever towardHI for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake ductsof snow and moisture, and reduces the chanceof fogging the inside of your windows. 0 Keep the air path under the front seats clearof objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. 0 Shut off outboard dash ventsto keep cold air from blowing in. Defogging and Defrosting Move the air intake lever to CIRCULATE and turn the airflow knob to DEFROST to direct airthe to windshield vents. Turn the temperature knob clockwise Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the louvered vents.and the fan knob toward HI. Ventilation Tips When the windshield is clear, turn down thefan speed.

0 Keep the hood and front air inlet freeof ice, snow or To defog the windshield and side windows,turn the any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater airflow knob to DEFOG. If you have the air conditioning and defroster will workfar better, reducing the option, push theA/C button for quicker defogging. chance of fogging the insideof your windows.

3-4 Rear Window Defogger (Option) NOTICE: The rear window defogger I uses a warming grid to Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp remove fog from the rear window. on the insideof the rear window.If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be coveredby your warranty.

Audio Systems I Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give yearsof listening pleasure. You will get Press the switch to turnon the defogger. The defogger the most enjoyment outof it if you acquaint yourself will stay on for about 15 minutes, then will shutoff with it first. Findout what your Delco system can do automatically. You can also turnit off by pressing the and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re switch again. Useit only when the engineis running. getting the most outof the advanced engineering that Make sure you turn the defogger off whenthe window is went into it. clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo cause the battery to run down, especially during stop-and-go driving. The defogger is not designed Press and hold RCL (TIME SET) to set the correct hour. for drying water or melting snow. At the same time, press and holdthe TUNE left arrow (HR)until the correct hour appears. Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or a decal across the defogger grid on the rear window.Press and hold RCL (TIMESET) to set the correct minute. At the same time, press and hold the TUNE right arrow (MIN) until the correct minute appears.

3-5 Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with AM-FM Stereo (Option) Cassette Tape Player Press and hold RCL-PROG (TIME SET) to set the correct hour. At the same time, press and hold the TUNE left arrow (HR) until the correct hour appears. Press and hold RCL-PROG (TIME SET) to set the correct minute. At the same time, press and hold theTUNE right arrow (MIN) until the correct minute appears. Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Players Press and hold the RCL up and down arrow(TIME SET). At the same time, press and hold the TUNE left arrow (HR)until the correct hour appears. Press and hold the RCL up and down arrow (TIME SET). At the same time, press and hold TUNE right To Play the Radio arrow (MIN) until the correct minute appears. Turn the ON-VOL knob to turn the system oron off. VOL: Turn this knob to adjust the volume. RCL: Press this button to see the station being played for a moment. Or, press it if you want to see the time when the ignition is off.

3-6 Finding a Station 3. The sound will mute and then return whenthe station is stored. Whenever you press that numbered button, AM-FM: Press this button to get AM or FM. The the station youset will return. lighted display shows your selection. 4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. TUNE: Press the rightor left arrow to go to a higheror lower station. Press and hold tocontinue tuning and Setting the Tone release when youfind your station. The display will show the frequency of each station tuned. TREB: Turn this knob to the rightto hear more treble. SEEK: Press the right or left arrow andthe radio will BASS: Turn this control behind the TREB knob to the tune to the next higheror lower station and stay there. right to hear more bass. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttonslet Adjusting the Speakers you return to your previously played stations.You can set up to 12 stations (sixAM and sixFM). FADE: Turn this knob to movethe sound between the front and rear speakers. 1. Tune in the desired station. BAL: Turn this control behind theFADE knob to move 2. Press one of the six pushbuttons,for at least the sound betweenthe left and right speakers. two seconds.

3-7 AM-FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player Finding a Station (Option) AM-FM: Press this button to getAM, FMl or FM2. The lighted displayshows your selection. TUNE: Press the TUNE rightor left arrow to go to a higher or lower station. Press and hold to continue tuning and release when you find your station.The display will show the frequencyof each station tuned. SEEK: Press the SEEK right or left arrow and theradio will tune to the next higheror lower station and stay there. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your previously played stations. Youcan set up to 18 stations (sixAM, six FM1 and six FM2). 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press one of the six pushbuttons, for at least two seconds. To Play the Radio 3. The sound will mute and then return when the station is stored. Whenever you press that numbered button, Turn the ON-VOL knob to turn the system on oroff. the stationyou set will return. VOL: Turn this knob to adjust the volume. 4. Repeat the stepsfor each pushbutton. RCL: Press this button to see the station being played PRESET SCAN:Press this button to hear eachof your for a moment. Or, press it if you want to see the time favorite stations stored on your pushbuttonsfor a few when the ignition is off. seconds. When you want to stop at a chosen station, press PRESET SCAN again.

3-8 Setting theTone Playing a Cassette Tape TREB: Turn this knob to the rightto hear more treble, Your tape player is built to work best with tapesare that BASS: Turn this control behindthe TREB knob to the 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than right to hear more bass. that are so thin they may not work well thisin player. Treble and bass cannot be adjusted manually when The longer side with the tape visible shouldface to the TONE SELECTis on. right. If you hear nothing or hearjust a garbled sound,it may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape TONE SELECT Press this buttonto choose preset and start over. treble and bass equalization settings designedfor ROCK, NEWS, POP, JAZZ and CLASSICAL. Once the tape is playing, use the knobs for VOL, FADE, TREB, BASS and BAL, just as you do for the radio. ROCK will appear when youfirst press TONE The lighted arrows show which side of the tapeis playing. SELECT. Each time you pressit, another setting will appear onthe display. If you pressit one more time, MTL: Your bias is set automatically. MTL will appear after CLASSICAL appears on the display, tone control on your display whena metal or chrome tape is inserted. will be back to the TREB and BASS knob. FF: Press this button to advance rapidly to another part of the tape. PressFF, RCL/PROG or EJECT to return to Adjusting the Speakers playing speed. FADE: Turn this knob to movethe sound between the REW Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press front and rear speakers. REW or RCLPROG to return to playing speed.If you BAL: Turn this control behind the FADE knob to move press RCL/PROG, the tape will also change sides. the sound between the right and left speakers.

3-9 NEXT Press this button to go forward to the beginning and the double-D symbol are trademarksof Dolby of the next selection. Press the button again or press Laboratories Licensing Corporation. RCL/PROG or EJECT to cancel this function. EJECT Press this buttonto remove the tape and switch For NEXT to work properly, your tape must haveat to radio. least threeor four seconds of silence between each TAPE: Press this button when the radio is playing to selection. If you press RCL/PROG, the tape will also switch to tape play.To switch from the tape to the radio change sides. when the tape is playing, press the AM-FM button. PREV: Press this button togo back to the beginningof R-M: Press this button to hear the radio when you are the last selection. Press PREV again or press fast forwarding or reversinga cassette tape.You can use RCL/PROG or EJECT to cancel this function. the TUNE,SEEK and PRESET SCAN buttons while in RCL/PROG: Press this button to switch from one side the radio monitor mode. of the tape to the other.Your cassette tape player can CLN: This message may appear on the display.If it play continuously because the player hasan does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned.It auto-reverse feature. will still play tapes, but you should cleanit as soon as Noise Reduction:Press the button with the double-D possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. symbol to remove noise from tapes encoded with See “Careof Your Cassette Tape Player”in the Index. Dolby@NR. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECTfor Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured undera license five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby display --- to show the indicator was reset. AM-FM Stereo with CassetteTape and Finding a Station Compact Disc Player (Option) AM-FM: Press this button to get AM, FM1or FM2. The lighted display shows your selection. TUNE: Press the TUNE rightor left arrow to go to a higher or lower station. Press and hold to continue tuning and release when you find your station.The display will show the frequencyof each station tuned. SEEK: Press the SEEK right or left arrowand the radio will tune to the next higher or lower station and stay there. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your previously played stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press one of the six pushbuttons, for at least two seconds. To Play the Radio 3. The sound will mute and then return whenthe station is stored. Whenever you press that numbered button, Turn the ON-VOL knob to turn the system on oroff. the station you set will return. VOL: Turn this knob to adjustthe volume. 4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. RCL: Press this button to see the station being played PSCAN: Press this button to hear eachof your favorite for a moment. Or, press itif you want to see the time stations storedon your pushbuttons for a few seconds. when the ignition is off. When you want tostop at a chosen station, press PSCAN again.

3-11 Setting the Tone Playing a Cassette Tape TREB: Turn this knob to the rightto hear more treble. Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are BASS: Turn this control behind the TREB knobthe to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. right to hear more bass. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the Treble and bass cannot be adjusted manually when right. If you hear nothingor hear just a garbled sound,it TONE SELECT is on. may not be in squarely. Press STOP or EJECT to TONE SELECT Press this button to choose preset remove the tape and start over. treble and bass equalization settings designedfor Once the tape is playing, use the knobs for FADE, ROCK, NEWS, POP, JAZZ and CLASSICAL. VOL, BASS, TREB andBAL, just as you do for theradio. ROCK will appear when youfirst press TONE The lighted arrows show which side of thetape is playing. SELECT. Each time you pressit, another setting will MTL: Your bias is set automatically. will appear appear on the display. If you pressit one more time, MTL after CLASSICAL appearson the display, tone control on the display whena metal or chrome tapeis inserted. will be back to the TREB andBASS knob. FF: Press this button to advance rapidly to another part of the tape. PressFF, RCL or STOP to return to playing Adjusting the Speakers speed. If you press RCL, the tape will also change sides. FADE: Turn this knobto move the sound between the REW Press this buttonto reverse the tape rapidly. Press front and rear speakers. REW, RCL or STOP to return to playing speed. If you BAL: Turn this control behind theFADE knob to move press RCL, the tape willalso change sides. the sound between the right and left speakers.

3-12 NXT: Press this button to go forward to the beginningof RDM: When playing a tape, press this button duringFF the next selection. Press NXT againor press RCL, or or REW to hear the radio. Press it again to turn the radio STOP to cancel this function.If you press RCL, the tape off. During this operation, only TUNE,SEEK and will also change sides. PSCAN will work. PRV: Press this button to go back to the beginningof RCL: Press this button to switch from one sideof the the last selection. Press the button again or press RCL, tape to the other. or STOP to cancel thisfunction. STOP: Press this button to stop the tape and switch to For NXT and PRV to work properly, your tape must the radio. have at least three orfour seconds of silence between EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape and switch each selection. If you press RCL, the tape willalso to the radio. change sides. CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it RPT: Press this button togo to the beginningof the does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned.It selection and play it again. Press RPT againto cancel will still play tapes, but you should cleanit as soon as this function. possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. Noise Reduction:Press the button with the double-D See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. symbol to remove noisefrom tapes encoded with After you clean the player, press and hold EJECTfor Dolby NR. five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will Dolby Noise Reductionis manufactured under a license display --- to show the indicator was reset. from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarksof Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

3-13 Playing a Compact Disc REW Press and hold this button to return rapidly to a favorite passage. Releaseit to play the passage. Don’t use the mini-discs (three-inch singles). They won’t eject. Use full-size compact discs. FF: Press and hold this button to fast forward or advance quickly within a track. Release it to resume playing. Insert your disc into the CD sloton your audio system. COMP: Press this button to make soft and loud If the disc comes back out,it could be that the road is passages more nearly equal in volume. rough, (the disc should play when the road is smoother); the disc is upside down; dirty, scratched or wet; or thereRPT Press this button onceto hear a selection is too much moisture in the air. (If there’s too much over again. moisture in the air, wait aboutone hour and try again.) RDM: Pressing this button will cause theCD player If you see ERR on the display, the disc player is too hot to play the tracks back in random order.To cancel the to play the disc. Press RCL to takeERR off the display. random feature, press RDM again or RPT. RCL: Press this button tosee which track is playing. STOP: Press this button or AM-FM to stop playing the Press RCL again, within five seconds, to see how long it disc and switch to radio. Press STOP againto restart the has been playing. disc at the point whereit stopped. The track numberalso appears when the disc is inserted CD-TP: Press this button to switch between playing a or you change the volume. tape and aCD when both are inserted. PRV: Press this button to hear a track again.If you hold EJECT Press this button to eject the disc and the radio this button, or press it more than once, the disc will will play. The disc will start playing at track one when return to previous tracks. you reinsert it. NXT Press this button to hear the next tracknow (instead of waiting until the present trackis finished). If you hold this button, or press it more than once, the disc will advance further.

2 114 Theft-Deterrent Feature 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until ---- shows on the display. The theft-deterrent feature forthe AM-FM stereo with cassette tapeor compact disc playerscan be used or 5. Press the left or right SEEK arrow, or the left or right ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally.If it is TUNE arrow and oo00 will appear on the display. used, your system won’t be usableif it’s ever stolen 6. Press the SEEK left arrow and holdit until the first because it willgo into LOC mode. digit of your code appears. Release the button. If your vehicle loses battery powerfor any reason, you 7. Press the SEEK right arrow and hold it until the must enter your secret code again before the system will second digit of your code appears. Release the button. turn on. 8. Press the TUNEleft arrow and hold it until the third Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature digit of your code appears. Release the button. The following instructions will tell you how to enter a 9. Press the TUNE right arrow and hold ituntil the security code into the system. fourth digit of your code appears. Release the button. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse 10. Press AM-FM after you have checked that the code between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to you entered is theone you wrote down. Then, REP time and you must start the procedure overStep at 4. will appear on the display which means you need to repeat Steps 5 through 9. 1. Write down any four-digit number and keepit in a safe place. 11. Press AM-FM again and the display will now show SEC. 2. Turn the ignition switch to theACC or ON position. 3. Turn the radio off.

3-15 Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss If your radio is secured (SEC shows on the display) and .' you wish to disableit, enter yoursecurity code as follows, If power is disrupted to the radio whilein the SEC pausing no more than 15 seconds between steps. mode, the unit will not work and LOC will show on the display whenever the ignition is on.To unlock the unit, ' ' 1. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down press the left or riglit SEEK arrows, or the left or right until SEC showson the display. You are now ready TUNE arrows and0000 will appear on the display. . to enter your security code. 1. Press the SEEKleft arrow and holdit until the fist 2. Press the SEEK left arrow and holdit until the first digit of your code appears. digit of your code appears. 2. Press the SEEK right arrow and holdit until the Press the SEEK right arrow and holdit until the 3. second digitof your code appears. second digitof your code appears. 3. Press the TUNE left arrow and holdit until the third 4. Regs the TUNE left arrow and holdit'until the third digit of your code appears. digit of your code appears. ~,. \ 4. Press the TUNE right arrow and hold it until the ' . ..' 5. Press the TUNE right arrow and hold it until the I fourth digitof your code appears. .' fourthdigit of yourcode appears. 5. Press AM-FM after you have checked that the code 6. Press AM-FM after you have checked thatthe code matches the one you wrote down.Now the time of you entered matchesthe one you wrote down and day will appear on the display. (Please note ifthat an . . 0000 should now appear on the display. You will need to repeat the above procedure. incorrect code is entered, ERR will appear on the display and the above steps need to be repeated.) 7. If the code is correct, the radio will now operate.If the code is wrong,ERR will appear on the .display.

3-16 Understanding RadioReception To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. FM Stereo 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals - andclearly. will reach only about10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. I NOTICE: AM Before you add any sound equipment to your The range for most AM stations is greater thanfor FM, vehicle I-like a tape player, CB radio, mobile especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other.AM can pick telephone or two-way radio -- be sure you can add up noise from thingslike storms and power lines.Try what you want. If you can, it’s very important to reducing the treble to reduce this noiseif you ever get it. do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s Tips About Your Audio System engine, Delco radio or othersystems, and even Hearing damagefrom loud noise is almost undetectable damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher interfere with the operation of sound equipment volumes of sound. Sound that seems normalcan be loud that has been added improperly. and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by So, before adding sound equipment, check with adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe your dealer andbe sure to check Federal rules sound level before your hearing adapts toit. covering mobile radio andtelephone units.

3-17 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette A tape player thatis not cleaned regularly can cause tape is in good condition beforeyou have your tape reduced sound quality, ruiped cassettes ora damaged player serviced. mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and Care of Your Compact Discs extreme heat.If they aren’t, theymay not operate properly or may causefailure of the tape player. Handle discs carefully. Store themin their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every and dust. If the surfaceof a disc is soiled, dampena 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to indicate clean, soft clothin a mild, neutral detergent solution and that you have used yourtape player for 50 hours without clean it, wiping from the centerto the edge. resetting the tape clean timer. E you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to seeif the tape Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling or the tape player is at fault.If this other cassette has no discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the improvement in sound quality, clean thetape player. edge of the hole and theouter edge. Cleaning may be done witha scrubbing action, Antenna non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub Use the knob on the endof the antenna to raise the the tape head as the hubsof the cleaner cassette turn. It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning. Insert antenna. To lower it, hold the antenna mast near the roof the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough and feed it into the holder.Do not try to lower the cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is antenna using the knob. Keep the antenna mast cleanfor available through your Chevrolet/Geo dealer. good performance. Always lower the antenna before enteringa car wash. You may also choosea non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which usesa cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.

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3-20 GeGB Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Geo: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts”in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be readyfor anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be readyfor their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventableof accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving.You never Here you’ll find information about driving on different know when the vehicle infront of you is going to brake kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve or turn suddenly. also included many other useful tips on driving.

4-1 Drunken Driving The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But Death .and injury associated with drinking and driving is what if people do? How much is “too much”if the a national tragedy. It’sthe number one contributor to driver plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims think. Although it depends on each person and situation, every year. here is some general information on the problem. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)of someone a vehicle: who is drinking depends upon four things: Judgment 0 The amount of alcohol consumed MuscularCoordination The drinker’s body weight Vision The amount of food that is consumed before and Attentiveness. during drinking Police records show that almost halfof all motor 0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, consume the alcohol. these deaths arethe result of someone who was drinking According to the American Medical Association, a and driving. In recent years, some18,000 annual motor 180-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up witha of alcohol, with more than300,000 people injured. BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly half the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce(120 ml) glasses adult population -- choose never to drink alcohol,so of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces they neverdrive after drinking. For persons under2 1, (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, ginor vodka. it’s against the law in everyU.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.

4-2 Since alcohol is carriedin body water, this means that a woman generally will reacha higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing number ofU.S. states, and throughout Canada, the limit is0.08 percent. In some other countries, it’s even lower.The BAC limitfor all commercial drivers in the United States 0.04is percent. The BAC will be over0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one hour).Of course, as we’ve seen,it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them. But the ability to drive is affected well below a BACof 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skillsof many people are impaired at a BAC approaching It’s the amountof alcohol that counts. For example,if 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All the same person drank three double martinis(3 ounces drivers are impairedat BAC levels above0.05 percent. or 90 ml of liquor each) withinan hour, the person’s Statistics show that the chanceof being in a collision BAC would be close to0.12 percent. A person who increases sharplyfor drivers who have a BACof consumes foodjust before or during drinking will have a 0.05 percent or above. Adriver with a BAC levelof somewhat lower BAC level. 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chanceof having a collision. At a BAC levelof 0.10 percent, the chance of There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have this driver having a collisionis 12 times greater; at a a lower relative percentageof body water than men. level of 0.15 percent, the chance is25 times greater!

4-3 The body takes about an hourto rid itself of the alcohol in onedrink. No amount of coffee or numberof cold CAUTION: showers will speed that up. “I’llbe careful” isn’t the A right answer. Whatif there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child dartsinto the street? Drinking and then drivingis very dangerous. A person with even a moderateBAC might not be able Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and to react quickly enoughto avoid the collision. judgment canbe affected by even a small amount There’s something else about drinking and drivingthat’ of alcohol. You can have a serious -- or even many people don’t know. Medical research shows that fatal -- collision if you drive after drinking. alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries Please don’t drink and drive or ridewith a driver worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or who has been drinking. Ride home ina cab; or if heart. This means that when anyone who has been you’re with a group, designatea driver who will drinking -- driver or passenger-- is in a crash, that not drink. person’s chanceof being killedor permanently disabled is higher thanif the person had not been drinking.

4-4 Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go whereBraking action involvesperception time and you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and reaction time. the accelerator. All three systems have todo their work First, you have to decide to pushon the brake pedal. at the places wherethe tires meet the road. That's perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That's reaction time. Average reaction timeis about 3/4 of a second. But that's only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as twoor three seconds ormore with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesightall play a part.So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But evenin 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 h/h)travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lotof distance in an emergency,so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surfaceof the road (whether it's pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet,dry, icy); tire tread; and the conditionof your brakes.

Sometimes, as whenyou're driving on snow orice, it's easy to ask moreof those control systems than the tires and roadcan provide. That means you canlose control of your vehicle. 4-5 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive Anti-Lock Brakes (Option) in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. Thisis a Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between an advanced electronic braking system that will help hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you prevent a braking skid. do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will If your vehicle has anti-lock eliminate a lotof unnecessary braking. That means brakes, this warning light on better braking and longer brake life. the instrument panel will come on briefly when you If your engine everstops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t pump your brakes.If you do, the ABS pedal may get harder to push down.If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will useit when you brake. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. 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 motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, andyou may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little. Thisis normal. If there’s a problem with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay onor flash. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.

4-6 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computeris programmed to make the mostof available tire and road conditions.

Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the roadis wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenlyan animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens withABS. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.

4-7 .’ Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t changethe time you need Braking in Emergencies to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you gettoo close to the vehicle in At some time, nearly everydriver getsinto a situation front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes that requires hard braking. if that vehicle suddenly slowsor stops. Always leave If you have anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the enough room up aheadto stop, even though you have same time. However, if you don’t have anti-lock, your anti-lock brakes. first reaction -- to hit the brake pedal hard and holdit down -- may be the wrong thing to do. Your wheels can Using Anti-Lock stop rolling. Once theydo, the vehicle can’t respond to Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal your steering, Momentum will carryit in whatever down and let anti-lock workfor you. You may feel the direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling. system working, or you may notice some noise, but this That could beoff the road, into thevery thing you were is normal. trying to avoid, or into traffic. If you don’t have anti-lock, use a “squeeze” braking When your anti-lock system technique. This will give you maximum brakingwhile is adjusting brake pressure maintaining steering control.You do this by pushing on to help avoid a braking skid, the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure. this light will come on. See ABS “Anti-Lock Brake System In an emergency, you will probably want to squeeze the Active Light” in the Index. brakes hard without lockingthe wheels. If you hear or ACTIVE feel the wheels sliding, easeoff the brake pedal. This will help you retain steering control.(If you do have anti-lock, it’s different:see “Anti-Lock Brakes” in the Index.) In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Steering Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes.Both control Power Steering systems -- steering and braking-- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have If you lose power steering assist becausethe engine four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can stops or the systemis not functioning, youcan steer but demand too much of those places. You can lose control. it will take much more effort. The same thing can happen if you’re steering through a Steering Tips sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those two control systems -- steering and acceleration -- can Driving on Curves overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. and make you lose control. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on What should youdo if this ever happens? Ease up on the the news happen on curves. Here’s why: brake or accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle theway you want it to go, and slow down. Experienced driveror beginner, eachof us is subject to the same lawsof physics when driving on curves.The Speed limit signs near curves warn thatyou should traction of the tires against the road surface makes it adjust your speed.Of course, the posted speeds are possible for the vehicle to changeits path when you turn based on good weather and road conditions. Under less the front wheels.If there’s no traction, inertia will keep favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower. the vehicle going inthe same direction.If you’ve ever If you need to reduce your speed you as approach a tried to steer a vehicleon wet ice, you’ll understand this. curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front The traction you can get in a curve dependsthe on wheels are straight ahead. condition of your tires and the road surface, the Try to adjust your speedso you can “drive” through the angle at which thecurve is banked, and your speed. curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to While you’re in acurve, speed is the one factor you accelerate until you are outof the curve, and then can control. accelerate gently into the straightaway.

4-9 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you comeover a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops rightin front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking-- if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the timefor evasive action -- steering around the problem. Your.Geo canperronn very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes-- but, unless you have anti-lock, not enough to lock your wheels. (See “Braking in Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a An emergency like this requires close attention and a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at left or right depending onthe space available. 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 fast,act steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason‘to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.

4-10 Off-Road Recovery Passing You may find sometime that your right wheels have The driverof a vehicle about to pass another on a dropped off the edgeof a roadonto the shoulder while two-lane highway waitsfor just the right moment, you’re driving. accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.A simple maneuver? OFF-ROAD RECOVERY Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle aon two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.A miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driverface to face with the worst of all traffic accidents-- the head-on collision. SLOW DOWN So here are some tipsfor passing: “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides edge of paved surface and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns.If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the Watch for trac signs, pavement markings and lines. pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Easeoff the If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a accelerator and then,if there is nothing in the way, steerso turn or an intersection, delay your pass.A broken that your vehicle straddles the edgeof the pavement. You center line usually indicates it’s all right to pass can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarterturn until the (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Thenturn your ’ line on your side of the lane or a double solid line, steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. even if the road seems empty of approaching trafiic. 4-11 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one start your left lane change signal before moving out thing, followingtoo closely reduces your areaof of the right lane to pass. Whenyou are far enough vision, especially if you’re following a larger ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate spaceif the inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal

vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back’ a and move back into the right lane. (Remember that reasonable distance. your right outside mirror is convex.The vehicle you just passed may seemto be farther away from you 0 When it looks like a chance to passis coming up, start to accelerate but stayin the right lane and don’t than it really is.) get too close. Time your moveso you will be 0 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time increasing speedas the time comes to move into the on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the other lane. If the wayis clear to pass, you will havea next vehicle. “running start” that more than makes forup the Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. distance you wouldlose by dropping back. And if Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may something happens to cause youto cancel your pass, be slowing down or starting to turn. you need only slow down anddrop back again and wait for another opportunity. 0 If you’re being passed, make it easy for the following driver to get aheadof you. Perhaps you If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait can ease a little to the right. your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot.

4-12 I Loss of Control vehicle may straighten out. Always be readyfor a second skid if it occurs. Let’s review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow,ice, and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll tires meet the roadto do what the driver has asked. want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow downon slippery In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. vehicle control more limited. Skidding While driving on a surface with reduced traction,try your best to avoid sudden steering, accelerationor In a skid, a driver can lose controlof the vehicle. braking (including engine braking by shiftingto a lower Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tiresto care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until those conditions. But skids are always possible. your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning The three typesof skids correspond to your Geo’s three clues -- such as enough water,ice or packed snow on control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren’t the road to make a “mirrored surface”-- and slow rolling. In the steeringor cornering skid, too much speed down when you have any doubt. or steering in a curve causes tires slip to and lose If you have the anti-lock braking system, remember: It cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much helps avoid only the braking skid.If you do not have throttle causes the driving wheels spin,to anti-lock, then in a braking skid (where the wheels are A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best no longerrolling), release enough pressureon the brakes handled by easing yourfoot off the accelerator pedal. to get the wheels rolling again.This restores steering If your vehicle starts toslide, ease your footoff the control. Push the brake pedal down steadily when you accelerator pedal and quickly steer theway you want the have to stop suddenly.As long as the wheels are rolling, vehicle to go.If you start steering quickly enough, your you will have steering control.

4-13 Driving at Night 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 need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. 0 Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.Your headlamps can light up onlyso much road ahead. 0 In remote areas, watchfor animals. 0 If you're tired, pulloff the road in a safe place and rest.

Night driving is more dangerousthan day driving. One reason is that some driversare likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs,with night vision problems, or by fatigue.

4-14 Keep your windshield and all the glasson your vehicle clean -- inside and out. Glare at night is made much No one can see as well at nightas in the daytime. But as worse by dirt on the glass. Eventhe inside of the glass we get older these differences increase.A 50-year-old can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes driver may require at least twice as much light to see the lights dazzle andflash more than cleanglass would, same thing at nightas a 20-year-old. making the pupilsof your eyes contract repeatedly. What you do inthe daytime can also affect your night Remember that your headlamps light upfar less of a vision. For example,if you spend the dayin bright roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly have less trouble adjusting to night. Butif you’re lighted objects. Just as your headlamps shouldbe driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night of things invisible. blindness -- the inability tosee in dim light-- and You can be temporarily blinded by approaching aren’t even aware of it. headlamps. It can take a secondor two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are fac,ed with severe glare(as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps. Driving in Rainand on Wet Roads Rain ana wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerateor turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as ondry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edgeof the road and even people walking. It’s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when stripsof rubber start to separate from the inserts. I A CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work well in a quick stop and may cause pullingto one side. You could lose controlof the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of wateror a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.

Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through somecar washes can cause problems,too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them.

4-17 Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually rideon the water. This can happen if the roadis wet enough and you’re I NOTICE: going fast enough. When your vehicleis hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. Butit can if your engine’s air intake and badly damage your tires haven’t much tread or the if pressure in one or engine. Never drive through water that is slightly more is low. It can happena iflot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone lower than the underbodyof your vehicle.If you poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the ~ can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning. ~ through them very slowly. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning.The Some Other Rainy Weather Tips best adviceis to slow down whenit is raining. 0 Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray.

0 Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See “Tires” in the Index.)

4-18 City Driving Here are waysto increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan yourtrip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you would for 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.”) Treat a green light as a warning signal.A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, andjust before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light.

One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of trafficon them. You’ll want to watch outfor what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals.

4-19 Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usuallya ramp that leads tothe freeway. If you havea clear viewof the freeway asyou drive along the entrance ramp,you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow.Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed; Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rateif it’s slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave thelane, glance quickly overyour shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehiclein your “blind” spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, slightly slower at night. expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. When you want to leavethe freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss yourexit, do not, The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep under any circumstances, stop and back up. Driveon to up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same the next exit. speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the The exit ramp canbe curved, sometimes quite sharply. left lane on a freewayas a passing lane. 4-20 The exit speed is usually posted. Here are some things youcan check before a trip: Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full?Are to your sense of motion. After drivingfor any distance all windows clean inside and outside? at higher speeds, you may tendto think you are going 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? slower than you actually are. 0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked Before Leaving on a LongTrip all levels? Make sure you’re ready.Try to be well rested.If you 0 Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? must start when you’re notfresh -- such as after a day’s work -- don’t plan to make too many miles firstthat part 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enoughfor can easily drive in. long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflatedthe to recommended pressure? Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip?If you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s ready to Ifgo. it needs 0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook service, haveit done before startingout. Of course, along your route? Should you delay your trip a short you’ll find experienced and able service expertsin time to avoid a major storm system? Chevrolet/Geo dealerships all across North America. 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? They’ll be ready and willingto help if you need it.

4-21 Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a conditionas “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleepat the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness,or whatever. There is something about an easy stretchof road with the same scenery, along with the humof the tires on the road, the droneof the engine, and the rushof the wind against the vehicle that canmake you sleepy. Don’t letit , . s., I :.. happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the . ::, . road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. What can youdo about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Then hereare some tips: Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. 0 Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to Driving on steep hills or mountainsis different from the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your driving in flat or rolling terrain. instruments frequently. 0 If you get sleepy, pull off the roadinto a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise,or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency.

4-22 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, hereare some tips thatcan make your trips safer and more enjoyable. I A CAUTION: 0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the levels and alsothe brakes, tires, cooling system ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to and transaxle. Theseparts can work hardon do the work slowing down. They could get mountain roads. all of so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then Know how to go down hills. The most important have poor braking oreven none going downa hill. thing to knowis this: let your enginedo some of the You could crash. Always haveyour engine running slowing down.Shift to a lower gear when you go and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. down a steep or long hill.

Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down A CAUTION: to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine I and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. If you don’t shift down, your brakescould get Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane so hot thatthey wouldn’t work well. You would roads in hillsor mountains. Don’t swing wideor cut then have poor braking evenor none going across the centerof the road. Drive at speedsthat let you stay in your own lane. down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist yourbrakes on a steep As you go over the topof a hill, be alert. There downhill slope. could be something in yourlane, like a stalledcar or an accident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examplesare long grades, passingor no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. 4-23 Winter Driving I! I!

Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer Here are some tips for winter driving: clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And,if you will 0 Have your Geo in good shape for winter. be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag 0 You may want to put winter emergency supplies in of sand, a pieceof old carpet or a coupleof burlap bags your trunk. to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle.

4-24 Driving on Snow or Ice What’s the worst timefor this? “Wet ice.”Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more trouble because it may theoffer road probably have good traction. least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about However, if there is snow orice between your tires and freezing (32 OF; 0” C) and freezing rain begins to fall. the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews have a lotless traction or “grip” and will need to be can get there. very careful. Whatever the condition-- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow-- drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction.If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Unless you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to brake very gently, too. (If you do have anti-lock, see “Anti-Lock” inthe Index. This system improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stopon a slippery road.) Whether you have the anti-lock braking system or not, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would ondry pavement. Without anti-lock brakes, if you feel your vehicle begin to slide, let onup the brakes a little. Push the brake pedal down steadily to get the most traction you can.

4-25 ~ Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ’ hard that your wheels stop rolling, you’ll just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and youcan

~ still steer. 0 Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distanceon any slippery road. 0 Watch for slippery spots. The road might befine until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appearin shaded areas wherethe sun can’t reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildingsor-under bridges. Sometimes the surfaceof a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear.If you see a patchof ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you’re actuallyon the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. I

If you are stopped by heavysnow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unlessyou know for sure thatyou are nearhelp and you can hike through the snow.Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: 0 Turn on your hazard flashers.

4-26 0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you've been stopped by the snow. A CAUTION: Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blanketsor extra clothing, make body Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. insulators from newspapers, burlap bags,rags, floor This can cause deadlyCO (carbon monoxide) gas mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. to get inside. CO could overcomeyou and kill you. You can't see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear awaysnow from around thebase of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaustpipe. And check around again fromtime to time to besure snow doesn't collect there. Open awindow just a little on the sideof the vehicle that's away from thewind. This will help keep CO out.

You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.

4-27 ~unyour engineonly as long as youmust. This saves Loading Your Vehicle heel. When you run the engine, makeit go a little faster . than just idle. That is, push the accelerator ,slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get andit keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the'vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heaterrun for awhile. VEHICLE CAPACITYWEIGHT Then, shut the engineoff and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat.Start the engine again and repeat this only when youfeel really uncomfortable 3m the cold. But doit as little as possible. Preserve the RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE ,fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get SEE OWNERSMANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises everyhalf hour orso until help comes.

J. .. .. ,. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weightit may properly carry.The Tire-Loading Information label, found in the glove compartment, tells you the proper size, speed rating andrecornended inflation pressures . for the tires on your vehicle.It also gives you important information about the numberof people that can bein 'your vehicle and the total weight that you cancarry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weightof all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. A CAUTION: ‘ MFG. BY NEW UNITED MOTOR MANUFACTURING INC. Do not load yourvehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change waythe your vehicle handles. These could causeyou to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten thelife of BA416932 your vehicle.

The other label is the CertXcation label, found on the rear NOTICE: of the driver’s door opening. Ittells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called theGVWR (Gross Vehicle Your warranty does not coverparts or Weight Rating). TheGVWR includes the weight of the components thatfail becauseof overloading. vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rearaxle. If you put things inside your vehicle-- like suitcases, tools, packagesor anything else -- they will go as fast as And, if you do have a heavyload, you should spread the vehicle goes. If you have to stopor turn quickly, or it out. Don’t carry more than125 lbs. (56.7 kg) in if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. your trunk.

4-29 Towing a Trailer A CAUTION: ‘ ~~ ~ Things you put insideyc~ vehicle can strike A CAUTION: and injurepeople in a sudden stopor turn, or in a crash. If you don’t use the correct equipmc--- and drive properly, you can lose control whenyou pull a 0 Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a trunk, put themas far forwardas you can. trailer. For example, if the traileris tooheavy, the Try to spread theweight evenly. brakes may not workwell -- or even at all. You and your passengers couldbe seriously injured. 0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside thevehicle so that some of them are Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the above the topsof the seats. steps in this section. Ask your Geo dealer for advice and information abouttowing a trailer 0 Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. with your vehicle. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. 0 Don’t leave a seat folded down unlessyou NOTICE: need to. Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs notcovered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in thispart, andsee your Geo dealer for important information abouttowing a trailer with your vehicle.

4-30 Your vehicle can tow a trailerif it is equipped with a If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer 1.6L (Code 6) engine or a 1.8L (Code8) engine and If you do, here are some important points: proper trailer towing equipment.To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity isfor your vehicle, you e There are many different laws, including speed limit should read the information in “Weightof the Trailer” restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure that appears laterin this section. But traileringis your rig will be legal, not only where you live but different thanjust driving your vehicleby itself. also where you’ll be driving.A good sourcefor this Trailering means changes in handling, durability, and information can be state or provincial police. fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct e Consider using a sway control.You can ask a hitch equipment, andit has to be used properly. dealer about sway controls. That’s the reasonfor this part. Init are many 0 Don’t tow a trailer at all duringthe first 1,000 miles time-tested, important traileringtips and safety rules. (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, Many of these are importantfor your safety and thatof axle or other parts could be damaged. your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. e Then, during thefirst 500 miles (800km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over50 mph (80 km/h) and Load-pulling components such asthe engine, transaxle, don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your wheel assemblies and tiresare forced to work harder engine and otherparts of your vehicle wear in at the against the dragof the added weight. The engine is heavier loads. required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generatingextra heat. What’s more, the 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. trailer adds considerablyto wind resistance, increasing Don’t drive faster thanthe maximum posted speed the pulling requirements. for trailers (or no more than 55 mph (90 km/h)) to save wear on your vehicle’s parts.

4-31 Three important considerations have doto with weight: Weight of the Trailer Tongue the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important and the total weight on your vehicle’s tires. weight to measure becauseit affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the Weight of the Trailer curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And How heavy can a trailer safely be? if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue It should never weigh more than1,500 lbs. (680 kg). But load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your even that can be too heavy. vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See “Loading Your Vehicle” inthe Index for more information about It depends on how you plan to use yourrig. For your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And,it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealerfor our trailering information or advice, or you can writeus at: Customer Assistance Department Chevrolet/Geo P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 In Canada, write to: A General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 4-32 If you’re usinga weight-carrying hitch, the trailer Hitches tongue (A) should weigh10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a weight-distributing hitch, the It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. trailer tongue (A) should weigh12% of the total loaded Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a trailer weight(B). few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Hereare some rules to follow: After you’ve loaded your trailer, weighthe trailer and then the tongue, separately, to seeif the weights are 0 Will you have to make any holesin the body of your proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right vehicle when you install a trailer hitch?If you do, simply by moving some items around in the trailer. then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires monoxide (CO)fkom your exhaust can getinto your vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” thein Index). Dirt Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflatedthe to and water can, too. recommended pressurefor cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rearedge of the 0 The bumpers on your vehicle are not intendedfor driver’s door openingor see “Loading Your Vehicle” in hitches. Do not attach rental hitchesor other the Index. Then be sure you don’tgo over the GVW bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a limit for your vehicle, including the weightof the frame-mounted hitch thatdoes not attach to trailer tongue. the bumper.

4-33 Safety Chains Even if your vehicle doesn’t have anti-lock brakes, don’t tap into your vehicle’s brake system if the trailer’s You should always attach chains between your vehicle brake system will use more than0.02 cubic inch(0.3 cc) and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of fluid from your vehicle’s master cylinder.If it does, of the trailerso that the tongue will not drop to the road both braking systems won’t work well.You could even if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions lose your brakes. about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the 0 Will the trailer brake parts take 3,000 psi manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety (20 650 Pa)of pressure? If not, the trailer brake chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always system must not be used with your vehicle. leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig. If everything checks out this far, then make the brake And, never allow safety chainsto drag on the ground. fluid tap at the upper rear master cylinderport. But don’t use copper tubingfor this. If you do, it will nailer Brakes bend and finally break off. Use steel brake tubing. Does your trailer haveits own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructionfor the trailer brakesso you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, don’ttry to tap into your vehicle’s brake system. If youdo, both brake systems won’t work well or at all.

4-34 Driving with a Trailer Following Distance Towing a trailer requires a certain amountof experience. Stay at least twice asfar behind the vehicle aheadas you Before settingout for the open road, you’ll want to get would when drivingyour vehicle without a trailer. This to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with thefeel of can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking handling and braking withthe added weight of the and sudden turns. trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a gooddeal longer and not nearlyas Passing responsive as your vehicleis by itself. You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, longer, you’ll needto go much farther beyond the lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has passed vehicle before youcan return to your lane. electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then applythe trailer brake controller by hand to be sure Backing Up the brakes are working. This lets you check your Hold the bottomof the steering wheel withone hand. electrical connection at the same time. Then, to move the trailer theto left, just move that hand During your trip, check occasionally beto sure that the to the left.To move the trailerto the right, move your load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes hand to the right. Always back up slowly and,if are still working, possible, have someone guide you.

4-35 Making Turns Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check NOTICE: with your Chevrolet/Geo dealer.The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a Making very sharp turns while trailering could turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer cause the trailer to come in contact with the lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid to turn, change lanes or stop. making very sharp turns while trailering. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flashfor turns evenif the bulbs on When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers turns than normal.Do this so your trailer won’t behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal bulbs are still working. well in advance.

c Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbefore you start You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer down a long orsteep downgrade. If you don’t shift attached, ona hill. If something goes wrong, your rig down, you might have to use your brakesso much that could start to move. People can beinjured, and both they would get hot andno longer work well. your vehicle and the trailercan be damaged. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s speed to 45 mph (70km/h) to reduce the possibility of how to do it: engine and transaxle overheating. 1. Applyyo1 Vegular brakes, but don’t shift into If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than PARK (P) yet, or into gear for a manual transaxle. 1,000 lbs. (450 kg), and you have an automatic transaxle 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. with OVERDRIVE, you may prefer drive to in DRIVE (D) rather than OVERDRIVE (or, as you needto, a 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the lower gear). Or, if you have a manual transaxle with regular brakes until the chocks absorbthe load. FIFTH (3,it’s better not to use FIFTH(5). Just drive in 4. Reapply your regular brakes. Then apply your FOURTH (4) (or, as you need to, a lower gear). parking brake, and then shift toPARK (P), or REVERSE (R) for a manual transaxle. 5. Release the regular brakes.

4-37 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down pulling a trailer.See the Maintenance Schedulefor more while you: on this. Things thatare especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), 0 Start your engine; engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake adjustment. Shift into a gear; and Each of these is coveredin this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s Release the parking brake. a good ideato review these sections beforeyou start 2. Let up on the brake pedal. your trip. 3. Drive slowly until the traileris clear of the chocks. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.

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4-40 Section 5 Problems on the Road

Here you'll find whatto do about some problems that Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They can occur on the road. also let police know you have a problem.Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on andoff. Hazard Warning Flashers

Press the button tomake your front and rear turn signal lamps flash onand off.

5-1 Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what I position your keyis in, and evenif the key isn't in. CAUTION: 1' I' A .. _., To turn off the flashers, press the button again. ..n- ". When the hazard warning flashers areon, your turn Batteries can hurtyou. They canbe dangerous signals won't work. because: 0 They contain acid that can burn you. Other Warning Devices 0 They contain gas that can explode or ignite. If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at 0 They contain enough electricity to burn you. the side of the road about300 feet (100 m) behind If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all your vehicle. of these things can hurtyou. Jump Starting If your battery hasrun down, you may wantto use another vehicle andsome jumper cablesto start your 1 Geo. But please followthe steps listedin this part to NOTICE: do it safely. Ignoring these steps could resultin costly damage . to yourvehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying tostart yourGeo by pushing or pulling it could damageyour vehicle, even if you have a manual transaxle. And if you have an automatic transaxle, itwon't start thatway. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. I NOTICE: If you leave your radioon, it could be badly NOTICE: damaged. The repairswouldn’t be covered by your warranty. If the othersystem isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground, bothvehicles can be damaged. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries..Find the positive (+) and negative(-) terminals on 2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables each battery. can reach, but be surethe vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’tbe able to start your Geo, and the bad grounding could damage 1 A CAUTI the electrical systems. An electric fan can start evenup when the engine 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug not running and can injureyou. Keep hands, unnecessary accessories pluggedinto the cigarette is clothing and tools away fromany underhood lighter. Turn off all lamps that aren’t needed as well as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both electric fan. batteries. In addition, it could save your radio! I 5. Check that thejumper cables don’t have looseor missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. CAUTION: The vehicles could be damaged, too. Using a match neara battery cancause battery Before you connect the cables, here are some basic gas toexplode. People havebeen hurt doing this, things you should know. Positive(+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) and some have been blinded. Use flashlight if a or a metal engine part. Don’t connect positive(+) to you need more light. negative (-) or you’ll get a short that would damage Be sure the battery hasenough water. You don’t the battery and maybe other parts, too. need to add water to theDelco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps,be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of that first.If you don’t, explosive gas Fans or othermoving engine parts can injure you could be present. badly. Keep your hands away frommoving parts Battery fluid contains acid that can burnyou. once the engines are running. Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush theplace with water and get medical help immediately.

LA 7. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive(+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.

8. Now connect the black 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive(+) negative (-) cable to terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a the good battery's remote positive(+) terminal if the vehicle has one. negative (-) terminal. Don't let the other end touch anything until 1 thenext step.

5-5 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start aftera few tries, it probably needs service. 12. Remove the cablesin reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal.

9. The other endof the negative (-) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery. Attach the cable at least18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move.The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chanceof sparks getting back to the battery is much less. A. Heavy Metal Engine Part 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run B. Good Battery the enginefor a while. C. Dead Battery

5-6 Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Chevrolet/Geo dealeror a professional towing service tow your Geo.See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. If your vehicle has been changedor modified sinceit was factory-new by adding aftermarket itemslike fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations maynot be correct. Before you do anything,turn on the hazard warning flashers. I When you call, tell the towing service: CAUTION: That your vehicle cannot be towedfrom the front or A rear with sling-type equipment. To help avoid injury toyou or others: 0 That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. Never let passengers ride ina vehicle that is The make, model &d year of your vehicle. being towed. Never tow faster than safe orposted speeds. 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever, Never tow with damaged parts notfully If there was an accident, what was damaged. secured. When the towing service arrives,let the tow operator Never get under your vehicle after it has know thatthis manual contains detailed towing been lifted by the tow truck. instructions and illustrations.The operator may want to Always secure the vehicle on each side with see them. separate safety chainswhen towing it. Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead.

5-7 Don’t have your vehicle towed with the front wheels in contact with the ground if it has an automatic transaxle. A CAUTION: If a vehicle with an automatic transaxle must be towed rI from the rear with wheel-lift equipment,the front A vehicle can fall froma car carrierif it isn’t wheels must be supported on a dolly. adequately secured. This can causea collision, If your vehicle has a manual transaxle, don’t haveit serious personal injury andvehicle damage. The towed on the front wheels unless you must.If a vehicle vehicle should be tightly secured with chainsor with a manual transaxle must be towed on frontthe steel cables before it is transported. wheels, it is recommended that the front wheels be Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, supported on a dolly.If you have a manual transaxle and canvas webbing, etc,) that canbe cut by sharp dollies won’t be used, turn the ignition key to ACC the edges underneath thetowed vehicle, Always use position and put the transaxle in NEUTRAL(N). T-hooks inserted in theT-hook slots. Never use J-hooks. They will damage drivetrainand suspension components. L When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key turned to theOFF position. The steering wheel should be clampedin a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designedfor towing service.Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lockfor this. The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL(N) and the parking brake released.

5-8 Front Towing NOTICE:

Do not tow with sling-type equipmentor fascia damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground orvehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To help avoid damage, installa towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to suspension componentswhen using car carrier equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots.

5-9 Attach T-hook chainsto the slots in the frame brackets, Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end just ahead of the front wheels,on both sides. of each lower control arm.

5-10 Rear Towing

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Attach T-hook chains to slotsin the bottom of the floor pan, just ahead of the rear wheels, on both sides.

5-11 NOTICE:

Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear bumper valance will be damage&. Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Dollies are required under the front wheels or damage will occur.

Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arrn.

5-12 Engine Overheating i You will find a coolant temperature gageor the warning a CAUTION: light about a hotengine on your Geo instrumentpanel. Steam from anoverheated engine canburn you If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engineif you see or hear steamcoming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until itcools down. Wait until

~ there is no sign of steam orcoolant before opening thehood. If you keep drivingwhen your engineis r overheated, the liquids in it can catchfire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engineif it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.

I NOTICE: If your engine catches fire becauseyou keep driving with no coolant, yourvehicle can be badly damaged. Thecostly repairs would not be covered by your warranty.

5-13 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just tobe safe, drive slowerfor about If you get the overheat warning butsee or hear no 10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come backon, steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes you can drive normally. the engine can get a littletoo hot when you: If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your 0 Climb a long hillon a hot day. vehicle right away, 0 Stop after high-speed driving. If there’s still no signof steam, you can idle the engine 0 Idle for long periods in traffic. for two or three minutes while you’re parked, tosee if the warning stops. But then, if you still have the Tow a trailer. warning, turn ofSthe engine andget everyone out of the If you get the overheat warning with no signof steam, vehicle until it cools down. try this for a minute so:or You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service 1. If you have an air conditioner,turn it off. help right away. 2. Turn on your heater tofull hot at the highest fan speed and open the windowas necessary. 3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0)or DRIVE (D) for automatic transaxles.

5-14 When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: I A CAUTION: , ""-. I.

An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.

If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else untilit cools down.

1. Coolant Recovery Tank 2. Radiator Pressure Cap 3. Electric Engine Fan (your Prizm has another electric engine fan not pictured above located by the passenger's side headlamp.)

5-15 The coolant level ’b should be ator above * .. CAUTION: FULL. If it isn’t, you A may have a leakin. the radiator hoses, Heater and radiatorhoses, and otherengine heater hoses, radiator, partsp canbe veryhot. Don’t touch them..Ifyou water pump or do, you can be burned. somewhere elsein ~ Don’t run theengine if there is a leak. If you run the.cooling system. the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire,and you could be burned. Get any leakfixed before you drive thevehicle.

NOTICE:

Engine damage .from running your engine without coolantisn’t covered by your warranty.

If there seems to be noleak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine fans are running.If the engine . is overheating, both fans should berunning. If they aren’t, your vehicle needs service. . .. , .-I, I* - ',( ' . . . ~, .3 :; , .,; . " I' ,, . ..-i.. .','. - . , ,.

..' ; How.&Add Coolant to the Coolant

7. : I :, t ...... e'.: .i .i...,. ,i.'jf? ;,:,;- ' .? '.+. ?t<,r:*::.-'l.r NOTICE: ' *x_. .. ..Recovery Tank /. -. , :. , .,.. -2 I-. ." .~.&&A&- If you haven't founda problem yet, but the coolant level In cold weather, water canfreeze and crack the isn't at FULL, add a 50/50 mixture of dean water engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. . (prefera'bly distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for Use the recommended coolantand the proper more infomation about the proper coolantmix.) coolant mix. .. A CAUTION: .... . , . .: . I , ,.-"I :1. , ;. .' . -.* , .;+1" , :: ; :: -,: j I : .. , 7_ 1. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plainwater,. or some other .. liquid likealcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolantmix. With plain water or the wrongmix, your enginecoulfl get too hot butyou .wouldn't get the overheat warning. Yo.ur engine could catch fireand you or others could be burned.Use a 50/50 mix of clean

.. water anda proper antifreeze. .. .I

. :. You can be burned if you 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.

When the coolant inthe coolant recovery tankis at FULL, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you can try. Youcan add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be sure thecooling system is cool before youdo it.

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Steam andscalding liquids froma hot cooling system can blow out and burnyou badly. They are underpressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap -- even a little -- they can come out at high speed.Never turn the capwhen the cooling system, including theradiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for thecooling system and radiator pressure cap tocool if you ever have to turn thepressure cap.

5-19 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator

2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as youturn it. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling-system, including the radiator pr&sure capand upper radiator hose, isno longer hot.Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until frstit stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear ahiss, wait for that to stop.A hiss means there is still some pressure left.

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4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to FULL. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 3. Fill the radiator with the propermix, up to the base of the filler neck.

5-21 . 6. Start the engine and letit run until you can feel'the 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during

I . upper radiator hose getting hot.Watch out for the this procedure if coolant beginsto flow outof the engine fans. filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the 7. By this time the coolant level inside the radiator arrows on the pressure capline up like this. . . filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the propermix through the filler neck until the level reaches the baseof the filler neck. If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” whileyou’re driving, If a tire goesflat, avoid further tire and wheel damage especially if you maintain your tires properly.If air goes by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. warning flashers. But if you shouldever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what toexpect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire willcreate a drag that d?+,CAUTNN: .^ pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your offfoot the accelerator pedal andgrip the steering wheel firmly. Changing a tireause an injury. The 7 licle Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to can slipoff the jack androll overyou or other a stop well out of the traffic lane. people. You and they could be badly injured. A rear blowout, particularlyon a curve, acts much like a Find a level place to change your tire.To help skid and may requirethe same correction you’d use in a prevent thevehicle from.moving: skid. In any rear blowout, remove yourfoot from the 1. Set the parking brake firmly. accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under controlby 2. Put an automatic transaxleshift lever in steering the way you wantthe vehicle to go. It may be PARK (P), or shift a manual transaxle to very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop -- well off the road if possible. FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3. Turn off the engine. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change flata tire safely. To be even more certain thevehicle won’t move, you can put blocksat the front and rearof the tire farthestaway from theone being changed. That would be the tireon the otherside of the vehicle, at the opposite end.

5-23 Removing the Spare Tire andTools

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The equipment you’ll needis in thetrunk. The following steps will tell you howto use the jack and change a tire.

5-24 Move the carpet from the top of the spare tire cover. *

Then remove the cover over the spare tire. * Turn the knob and remove it. Pull out the. spare tire.See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this section for more information about the ', compact spare. Remove the wheel wrench,jack and jack handle from the trunk. The jack is under a coveron ,the right sideof the trunk. Remove the coyer, then turn the jack screw to remove the jack from the clamps.

The tools you'll beusing ,include thejack (A), jack handle (B) and wheel wrench(C).

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5-25 ’ . Attach the jack handle to the jack. Turn the jack handle Remove the wheel cover, if your vehicle is equipped to ‘theright toraise the lift head.with one, byusing the flat end of thewheel wrench. Pry along the edgeof the wheel cover untilit comes off. Be careful; therim edges may be sharp. Don’ttry to remove it with your bare hands. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire

2. Insert the flat end of the wheel wrench into the slot to remove the center cap,if your vehicle is equipped with one. Pry the cap off. 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet.

, 5-27 I A CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slipsoff the jack, you could be badly injuredor killed. Never get under a vehicle whenit is supported only by a jack.

3. Position thejack and raise thejack lift head untilit fits firmly into the notches closest to the flat tire. I (Under the vehicle near each wheel, there are bosses in the vehicle’s rocker flange.) The jack head groove fits the rocker flange forward of the boss in the front; rearwardof the boss in the rear.

5-28 6. Remove any rust ordirt NOTICE: from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and Raising your vehicle with thejack improperly sparewheel. . positioned will damage thevehicle or may allow the vehicle to falloff the jack.Be sure tofit the jack lift head into theproper location before raising yourvehicle.

4. Raise the vehicle by rotating the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehiclefar enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. 1 A CAUTION: 5. Remove all the wheel nuts and takeoff the Rust or dirton the wheel, or on the partsto flat tire. which it is fastened, can make thewheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from placesthe where the wheel attaches to thevehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a papertowel to do this;but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.

5-29 Never use oilor grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose.Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident.

7. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand 8. Lower the vehicle by turning thejack handle until the wheel counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. is held against the hub.

5-30 I 9. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in NOTICE: a criss-cross sequence as shown. Improperly tightened wheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the propersequence and to the proper torque specification.

Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Storethe wheel cover in thetrunk until you have the flat tire repairedor replaced. A CAUTION: . Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened NOTICE: wheel nuts cancause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could leadto an accident. Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. Be sure to use the correctwheel nuts. If you have If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact to replace them, be sure toget new GM original spare, you could damage the coveror thespare. equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhereas soon as you can andhave the nutstightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft (140 Nom).

5-31 , Storing the Fiat or Spare Tire and Tools

Stcl .ng ajack, a tire'or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury. Ina sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all. these 4

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1. Jack 2. Spare or Flat Tire 3. Tool Bag 4. Jack Handle Replace thejack, jack handle, wheel wrench andflat or spare tire. Make sure the tool bagis stored securely under the tire to help prevent rattles.

'\ Compact Spare Tire Don’t use your compact spareon other vehicles. Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with your vehicle was new,it can lose air after a time. Check other wheels or tires. They won’tfit. Keep your spare the inflation pressure regularly. It should 60be psi tire and its wheel together. (420 Pa). After installingthe compact spare on your vehicle, you NOTICE: should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.The compact spare is Tire chainswon’t fit your compact spare.Using made to perform well at posted speed limits for them can damage yourvehicle and can damage distances up to3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or the chainstoo. Don’t usetire chainson your replaced whereyou want. Of course, it’s best to replace compact spare. your spare with a full-size tireas soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in caseyou need it again. I I NOTICE: When the compact spareis installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic carwash with guide rails. The compact spare canget caught on the rails. That can damage the tire wheel,and and maybe other partsof your vehicle.

5-33 1f.You’reStuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow NOTICE: What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is Spinning yourwheels can destroyparts of your to spin your wheels too fast.The method known as vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin thewheels “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but too fast while shifting your transaxle backand you must use caution. forth, you can destroy your transaxle. ’ ’A , .* , 5 For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, CAUTION:’ see “Tire Chains” in the Index. If you let your tires spinat high speed, they can explode, and you or otherscould be injured. And, the transaxle or other partsof the vehicle can overheat. That could causean engine compartment fireor other damage. When you’re stuck, spin thewheels as little as possible. Don’t spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 kmlh) as shown on thespeedometer.

5-34 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out

First, turn your steering wheelleft and right.That will A v AUTION: clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE(R) and a forward gear The recovery hooks, when used, are undera lot of (or with a manual transaxle, betweenFIRST (1) or force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinningthe wheels pull on the hooksat a sideways angle. The hooks as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal could break off and you or otherscould be when the transaxleis in gear. If that doesn’t get you out injured from the chain or cable snappingback. after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. Or, you can use your recovery hooks.If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index. Using the Recovery Hooks NOTICE: Your vehicle is equipped with recovery hooks.The Never use the recovery hooksto tow the vehicle. recovery hooks are provided at thefront of your vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and itwould not They can onlybe used for pulling your vehicle out. be covered by warranty.

5-35 NOTES

5-36 Gem Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Here you will find information about the careof your Geo. Doing Your Own Service Work This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant If you want to do some of your ownservice work, you’ll levels. There is also technical information about your want to get the proper Geo Service Manual. It tells you vehicle, and a part devoted toits appearance care. much more about how to service your Geo than this manual can. To order the proper service manual,see Service “Service and Owner Publications”in the Index. Your Chevrolet/Geo dealer knows your vehicle best and Your vehicle has anair bag system. Before attempting wants you to be happy with it.We hope you’ll go to to do your own service work, see “Servicing Your your dealerfor all your service needs. You’ll get Air Bag-Equipped Geo” in the Index. genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported You should keep a record with all parts receipts and service people. list the mileage andthe date of any service work you We hope you’ll wantto keep your GM vehicle all GM. perform. See “Maintenance Record” thein Index. Genuine GM parts have oneof these marks: specification could provide improved driveability and‘. emission control system protection compared to other gasolines. You can be injured and yourvehicle could be Be sure the posted octaneis at least87. If the octane is damaged if you tryto do service work on a , less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s bad enough,it can damage your engine. vehicle without ,knowing enough about it. If you’re using fuel rated 87at octane or higher and you 0 Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the proper replacement still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don’t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you’re parts and tools before you attempt any accelerating or driving uphill. aThat’s normal, and you don’t vehicle maintenance task. have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem. ; otherfasteners. “English”. and 6Cmetric” If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission fasteners can be easily confused. If you use Standards (indicated on the underhood tune-up label), the wrong fasteners, parts can later break it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California or falloff. You could be hurt. specifications. If such fuels are not availablein states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal Fuel specifications, but emission control system ,performance ~ Use regular unleaded gasoline rated 87at octane or may be affected. The malfunction indicator lampqn gher. At a minimum,it should meet specifications your instrument panel mayturn on and/or your vehicle ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93 may fail asmog-check test. If this occurs, returnto in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been your authorized Chevrolet/Geo dealer for diagnosis weloped by the American Automobile Manufacturers to determine’the causeof failure. In the eventit is Association (AAMA)for better vehicle performance determined that the causeof the condition isthe -typeof and engine protection. Gasolines meeting theAAMA fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.

, 6-2 I “ In Canada, some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing Fuels in Foreign Countries additive calledMMT. If you use suchfuels, your emission control system performance may deteriorate If you plan on driving in another country outside the and the malfunction indicator lampon your instrument United States or Canada, the properfuel may be hard panel may turn on. If this happens, return to your to find. Never use leaded gasolineor any other fuel not authorized Chevrolet/Geo dealerfor service. recommended in the previous texton fuel. Costly repairs caused by use ofimproper fuel wouldn’t be coveredby To provide cleaner air,all gasolines are now required to your warranty. contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in yourengine and fuel system, allowing your To check on fuel availability, askan auto club, or emission control system to function properly. Therefore, contact a major oil company that does business in the you should not have to add anything theto fuel. In country where you’ll be driving. addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as You can also writeus at the following addressfor ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your available in your area to help cleanthe air. General Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Motors recommends that you use these gasolinesif they comply with the specifications described earlier. General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation, North American Export Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive NOTICE: Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7

~~~~~~ ~ Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don’t useit. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be covered under your warranty.

6-3 Filling Your Tank Remote Fuel Door Release Lever The fuel door release lever is near the floor to the left 1 of the driver’s seat.

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The cap is behind a hinged dooron the driver’s sideof your vehicle.

*’ I A CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline.

6-4 *,UTION* Tont’nxred)--- quickly. This spray canhappell t ybulBtank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any“hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. .. :i Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Geo” in the Index. When you put the cap backon, turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks. Make sure you fully install While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. the cap. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to theleft (cou--’-:rclockwise). NOTICE:

CAUTION: If you need a new cap, be sure toget the right A type. Your dealer can get one foryou. If you get the wrong type, it may not orfit have proper If you get gasoline on yourselfand then something venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system ignites it, you could bebadly burned. Gasoline can might be damaged. spray out onyou if you open the fuel filler cap too CAUTION: (Continued) Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the release handle inside the vehicle. It’s on the bottom portion of the instrument panel to the leftof the steering wheel.

Then go tothe front of the vehicle. Release the secondary hood releaseby pushing up on thelever near the middle of the hood.

6-6 A CAUTION:

An electric fan under the hood* can startup and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any ‘Iunderhood electric fan.

Lift the hood, release the hood prop frdm its retainer and put the hood prop .into the slotin the hood.

6-7 When you open the hood ona 1.6L (Code 6)or a 1.8L (Code 8) engine with anti-lock brakes, you'll see:

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Vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes shown, vehicle not equipped with anti-lock brakes similar A. Windshield Washer Reservoir E. EngineCooling Fans I. BrakeFluidReservoir B. Engine Oil Dipstick F. RadiatorPressure Cap J. Battery C. Oil Fill Cap G. Engine Coolant Reservoir K. Engine Compartment Fuse D. Power Steering Blocks Reservoir Cleaner H. Air Engine Oil A CAUTION: If the engine oil pressure light on the instrument Things that burn canget on hot engine parts and panel comeson, it means start a fire. These include liquids likegasoline, you need to check your oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washerand engine oil level rightaway, other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned.Be careful not to dropor spill things thatwill burn ontoa hot engine.

Before closingthe hood, be sure all thefiller caps are on properly. For more infomation, see “Engine Oil Pressure Light” in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this isan added reminder. It’s a good idea to check your engine oilevery time you get fuel.In order to get an accurate reading, theoil must be warm and the vehicle must beon level ground.

6-9 I The ennine oil Checking Engine Oil dipstici is located in the rear of the engine Pull out the dipstick compartment, on the and clean it with a passenger’s side. The paper towel or cloth, dipstick handle is a then push it back in yellow loop. all the way. Remove it again, keeping the ... tip down, and check the level. lurn off the engine andgive the oil a few minutes to drain back intothe oil pan. If you don’t, theoil dipstick might not show the actual level. When to Add Oil If the oil is ator below the “L” mark, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kindof oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.

6-10 What Kind of Oil to Use I NOTICE: I Oils recommended for your vehicle canbe identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol Don’t add too much oil.If your engine has indicates that the oil has been certifiedby the American so much oil that the oil level gets above the Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use anyoil which cross-hatched area that shows the proper does not carry this Starburst symbol. operating range, your engine could be damaged. If you change your 1 own oil, be sure you -I- The engine oil fill cap is use oil that has the located near the backof the Starburst symbol engine compartment, on the on the front of the passenger’s side. oil container.

If you have your oil changedfor you, be sure the oil put into yourengine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines. Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstickall the way back in when you’re through.

6-11 You should also use the proper viscosityoil for your As shown in the chart, if you have a1.8L (Code 8) vehicle, as shown in the following charts: engine, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to be0°F (- 18°C) or above. These numberson an oil container FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMI AND COLD STARNN6, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY HEOIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. show its viscosity, or thickness.Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 2OW-50.

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r COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 6-12 As shown in the chart, if you have a 1.6L (Code6) I RECOMMENDEDVISCOSITYSAE GRADEENGINE OILS I engine, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE L@WEST you can useSAE 5W-30 if it’s going to be colder than I SAEVISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THEEXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. I 60°F (16”C) before your nextoil change. When it’s very cold, you should useSAE 5W-30. These numbers WOK on an oil container show its viscosity,or thickness. Do HOT FOR THIS no use other viscosityoils, such as SAE 20W-50. WEATHER SYMBOL 1 NOTICE: +loo- - +38

+BO- - +27 Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” +60- - +16 symbol. Failure to use, the recommendedoil +40- - +4 can result in engine damage not covered by +20---7 your warranty.

0---18 GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirementsfor your vehicle. /\ SAE iW-30 Engine Oil Additives COLD Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet/Geo WEATHER dealer is ready to adviseif you think something should DO NOT USE SAE2OW.50 OR ANY OTHER be added. GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED

6-13 When to Change Engine Oil What to Do with Used Oil See if any one of these is truefor you: Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthyfor your skin and could Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside even cause cancer? Don’t let usedoil stay on yourskin temperatures are below freezing. for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.Wash or properly throw Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See driving in stop-and-go traffic). the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) 0 Most trips are through dusty areas. The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi Used oil can be a real threat theto environment. If you or other commercial application. change your ownoil, be sure to drain all free-flowingoil from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever disposeof oil Driving under these conditions causes engineoil to by putting it in the trash, pouringit on the ground, into break down sooner.If any one of these is true for your sewers, or into streams or bodiesof water. Instead, vehicle, then you need to change youroil and filter recycle it by taking it to a place‘that collects used oil.If every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever you have a problem properly disposingof your used oil, occurs first. ask your dealer, a service stationor a local recycling If none of themis true, changeoil and filter every center for help. 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 7.5 months -- whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engineoil to break down slower.

6-14 Air Cleaner To check or replace the filter:

The air cleaner andfilter are on the driver’s sideof the 1. Release the four clips that hold the cover down. engine compartment. 2. Lift the cover off. 3. Pull out the air filter.

6-15 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to Automatic Transaxle Fluid replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”in the Index. When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oilis changed. I A CAUTION: Change fluid in the transaxle and differential every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven Operating the engine withthe air cleaner off can under one or moreof these conditions: cause you or others tobe burned. The air cleaner In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine regularly reaches 90°F (32”C) or higher. backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and In hilly or mountainous terrain. be careful working on the engine withthe air When doing frequent trailer towing. cleaner off. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle underany of these conditions, check the fluid. NOTICE: See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”in the Index.

If the air cleaneris off, a backfire can causea damaging engine fire.And, dirt can easily get into yourengine, which will damage it. Always have theair cleaner in place when you’re driving.

6-16 How to Check To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is180°F to 200°F Because this operationcan be a little difficult, you (82°C to 93°C). may choose to have thisdone at your Chevrolet/Geo dealership Service Department. Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above50°F If you do it yourself,be sure to follow all the instructions (10°C). If it's colder than50°F (lO"C), you may here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. have to drive longer. NOTICE: Checking the Fluid Level 0 Park your vehicleon a level place. Keep the engine Too much or too little fluid can damage your running. transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the 0 With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts in PARK (P). or exhaust system parts, startinga fire. Be sure 0 With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift to get an accurate reading if you check your lever through each gear range, pausingfor about transaxle fluid. three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). Wait atleast 30 minutes before checkingthe transaxle 0 Let the engine run at idlefor three to five minutes. fluid level if you have been driving:

0 When outside temperatures are above90" F (32"C). 0 At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. 0 While pulling a trailer.

6-17 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:

dipstick back in all the way. 1. Release the tab and pull out the dipstick and wipeit with a clean rag or papertowel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again.

I 6-18 How to Add Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what When to Check kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids andLubricants” in the Index. A good time to have it checked is whenthe engine oil is changed. However, the fluid in your manual transaxle If the fluid levelis low, add only enoughof the proper doesn’t require changing. fluid to bring the levelinto the area between dimpleson the dipstick. How to Check 1. Pull out the dipstick. Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the to have this done at your Chevrolet/Geo dealership dipstick hole to bringit to the proper level. Service Department. It doesn’t take muchfluid, generally less than a pint If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the (0.5 L). Don’t overfill. We recommend you use only instructions here, or you could getfalse a reading. fluid labeled DEXRON@-111,because fluid with that label is made especiallyfor your automatic transaxle. Damage causedby fluid other thanDEXRON-I11 is not NOTICE: covered by your new vehicle warranty. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as Too much or too little fluid can damage your described under “How to Check.” transaxle. Too much can mean that someof the fluid could come out and fall onhot engine parts When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.Be sure dipstick back inall the way. to get an accurate reading you if check your transaxle fluid.

6-19 Check the fluid level only when your engine off,is the Hydraulic Clutch vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is transaxle case. self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid. Then, follow these steps: It isn’t a good idea to“top off’ your clutch fluid. Adding 1. Remove the filler plug. fluid won’t correct a leak. 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottomof A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. the filler plug hole. Have the system inspected and repaired. 3. If the fluid level is good, install the plug andbe sure it is fully seated.If the fluid level is low, add more When to Check and What to Use fluid as described in the next steps. How to Add Fluid Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kindof fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottomof the filler plug hole. 3. Install the filler plug. Be sure the plugis fully seated.

6-20 Refer tothe Malnrenance Schedule to determine how What to Use often you should check the fluid level in your clutch Use a mixtureof one-half clean water (preferably master cylinder reservoir andfor the proper fluid. See distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets GM “Owner Checks and Services” and “Recommended Specification 1825-M, which won’t damage aluminum Fluids and Lubricants” inthe Index. parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conformingto How to Check GM Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant flush md refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) Check to make sure thatthe fluid levelis at the MIN :GM Part No. 3634621) with any complete coolant mark. If the level is belowthe MIN mark, see the :hange. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add instructions on the reservoir cap. mything else. Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to CAUTION: add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with A engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in Adding only plain water to yourcooling system the Index. can be dangerous. Plain water,or some other A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolantfor liquid likealcohol, can boil before the proper your Geo will: coolant mix will. Your vehicle’scoolant warning Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). system is set for the proper coolantmix. With Give boiling protection up to 265“F (129”C). plain water or the wrongmix, your engine could get too hotbut you wouldn’t get the overheat Protect against rust and corrosion. warning. Your engine could catch fireand you or Help keep the proper engine temperature. others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean Let the warning lights and gages workas water and the properantifreeze. they should.

6-21 Checking Coolant NOTICE:

If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn't be covered byyour warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.

If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system.

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~ ~~~~~ If you use the proper coolant,you don't have to When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at add extra inhibitors or additiveswhich claim to LOW, or a little higher. When your engine warm,is the improve thesystem. These canbe harmful. level should be up toFULL, or a little higher. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mixat the coolant recovery tank.

6-22 b Radiator Pressure Cap I A CAUTION: NOTICE: lhrning the radiator pressure capwhen the engine and radiator are hot canallow steamand Your radiator capis a 15 psi (105 kPa) scalding liquids toblow out and burnyou badly. pressure-type cap and mustbe tightly installed to With thecoolant recoverytank, you will almost prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage never have toadd coolant at the radiator. from overheating. Be sure the arrowson the cap Never turn the radiator pressure capeven a -- line up with the overflowtube on the radiator little when the engine and radiator arehot. -- filler neck.

Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but becareful not When you replace your radiator pressurecap, an AC' to spill it. cap is recommended. A CAUTION:

You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethyleneglycol, and it will burn if the engineparts arehot enough. Don't spill coolant ona hot engine.

6-23 Thermostat Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system.The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, anAC@ thermostat is recommended. Power SteeringFluid

6-24 How To Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick witha clean rag. What to Use Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at thefluid level on the dipstick. When you need windshield washerfluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use.If you will be When the engine compartment is hot, the level operating your vehicle in an area wherethe temperature should be betweenthe HOT marks. may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient When the engine compartment is cool, the level protection against freezing. should be betweenthe COLD marks. Adding Washer Fluid What to Use Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.

NOTICE:

When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.

If you do not have anti-lock brakes, your windshield washer fluid tank looks like this. Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. 6-25 NOTICE:

0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. 0 Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution freeze to and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. 0 Fill your washer fluid tankonly three-quarters full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, whichcould damage If you have anti-lockbrakes, your windshield washer the tankif it is completely full. fluid tank lookslike this. Openthe cap with the washer 0 Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the floatthe in tank windshield washer. It can damage your shows that it is full. washer system and paint.

6-26 Brakes So, it isn’t a good idea to “topoff’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak.If you add fluid Brake Fluid when your liningsare worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when youget new brake linings.You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system. LI ’!CAUTION:

IL you have too much brame fluid, it canspill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engineis hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. Your brake master cylinder reservoiris here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the When your brake fluidfalls to a low level, your brake reservoir might go down. Thefrst is that the brake fluid warning light will come on.See “Brake System Warning goes down to an acceptable level duringnormal brake Light” in the Index. lining wear. When new linings are putin, the fluid level goes back up. The other reasonis that fluid is leaking out of the brake system.If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since aleak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work all. at

6-27 What toAdd When you do need brakefluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme11 @ (GM Part No. 1052535). Use new brake fluidfrom a sealed Using the wrong fluid can badly damage container only, and always clean the brake fluid brake system parts. For example, just a few - - servoir cap before removing it. drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damagebrake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be CAUTION: replaced. Dm%let someone put in the wrong kindof fluid. the wrong kindof fluid in yourbrake If you spill brake fluid on yourvehicle’s system, your brakes may not workwell, or they painted surfaces, the paint finish can be .. may not even work at all. This could cause a damaged. Be careful not tospill brake fluid .’ Always usethe proper brakefluid. on yourvehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately, See “Appearance Care”in -.. I . the Index. Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes arefirst applied or lightly Your Geo hasfront disc brakes and rear drum brakes. applied. This does not mean something is wrong with Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a your brakes. high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are Free movement of brake calipers and properly torqued worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers for when you are pushing on the brake pedalfirmly). movement, brake pads for wear, and evenly torque wheel nuts in proper sequence toGM specifications. A CAUTION: Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, butif - you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected.Also, the rear brakedrums should The brake wear warning sound means that be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed sooner or later your brakes won’twork well. for rotation or changing. When you have the front brakes That could lead to an accident.When you hear replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. the brake wear warning sound, have your Brake linings should always be replacedas complete vehicle serviced. axle sets. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealerif the brake pedal does not return to NOTICE: normal height,or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This couldbe a signof brake trouble. Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads I could resultin costly brake repair.

6-29 Brake Adjustment Battery Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc Every new Geo hasa Delco Freedom@ battery.You brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate or never have to add water to oneof these. When it’s time heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly.for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom If you drive in that way, then-- very carefully -- make battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown a few moderate brake stops aboutevery 1,000 miles on the original battery’s label. (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. Vehicle Storage Replacing Brake System Parts If you’re not going to drive your vehicle25 days for or more, The braking system on a modem vehicle is complex. Its take off the black, negative(-) cable from the battery. This many parts have to be of top quality and work well togetherif will help keep your battery from running down. the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we design and test have top-q&ty GM brake parts in them, as your Geo does when itis new. When you replace partsof your CAUTION: braking system-- for example, when your brake linings wearI A down and you haveto have new ones put -- in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts.If you don’t, your Batteries have acid that can burn youand gas that brakes may no longer work properly. For example,if can explode. You can be badly hurt ifyou aren’t someone putsin brake linings that are wrong for your careful. See “Jump Starting’’ in the Index for tips vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can on working arounda battery without getting hurt. change -- for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to expect can changein many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent Feature” in the Index.

6-30 Bulb Replacement Headlamps See “Replacement Bulbs”in the Index to check the size and type of bulb you need to use. Halogen Bulbs

Halogen bulbs have pressurizedgas inside and

; can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others couldbe injured..Besure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.

1. Open the hood. 2. If you’re replacing a driver’sside headlamp bulb, you need to removethe air duct behind the headlamp assembly.

’ Pry up on the centerof the plasticclip and pull it out. Pull out the outer partof the plastic clip. 0 Remove the air duct.

6-31 4. Turn the lock ring assembly counterclockwise. (It doesn’t come off.) 5. Pull the bulb socketout of tl ’ .lsing. 6. Pull the connector apartto remove the bulb assembly. 7. Reverse the steps with a new bulb assembly. Remember to replace theair duct if you replaced the driver’s side bulb. Slide the outer part of the plasticclip into the hole.

0 Then push in the centerof the clip.

3. Reach behind the headlamp assembly and find the lock ring assembly.

6-32 Front Sidemarker Lamps Front limn Signal Lamps

1. Remove the screw near the top outsideof the 1. Remove the screw in the parking lamp lens and headlamp assembly. remove the parking lamp assembly. 2. Remove the sidemarker assembly. There is a snap-in 2. Remove the screw fromthe turn signal assembly. connector in the assembly, so you may have topry 3. Pull on the rear edgeof the assembly and slidethe carefully on the inside edgeof the assembly to assembly toward the rear to removeit. remove it. 3. Turn the bulb socket clockwise and thenpull the bulb straight out. 4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. 6-33 Parking Lamps

4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out. 5. Push the bulb in, turn it counterclockwise and pull 1. Remove the screw near the top outside partof the it out. headlamp assembly. 6. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. 2. Remove the parking lamp assembly. Thereis a snap-in connector at thefront of the assembly,so you may have to pry carefully on the inside edgeof the assembly to remove it.

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3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pullthe bulb straight out. The combination lamp assembly includes the 4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. taillamp/stoplamp, turn signal and sidemarker bulbs. 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the two bolts from the lens assembly. 3. Remove the trunk trim. 0 Move the carpet. 0 Loosen the two clips onthe trunk trim near the trunk opening. Pop theclips out. Pull the trunk trim away from the*sar of the trunk. 6-35 4. Remove the nut fromthe stud near the rear cornerof 5. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly. There the trunk. is a snap-in connector in the assembly, so you may have to pull carefully on the inside edgeof the assembly to remove it. 6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out. 7. For the tail/stop or turn signal lamps, pushthe bulb in, turn it counterclockwise and pull it out. For the sidemarker bulb, pullit straight out. 8. Reverse the steps witha new bulb.

6-36 Back-up Lamps Tires We don’t make tires.Your new ueo comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service,see your Geo Warranty booklet for details.

Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious 1. Open the trunk. accident. See “LoadingYour Vehicle” in 2. Remove the trimon the trunk lid (if your vehicle is the Index. so equipped). CAUTION: (Continued) 3. Remove the screw from the back-up lamp. 4. Pull the bulb housing assembly through the opening in the trunk lid. 5. Push the bulbin, turn it counterclockwise and pull it out. 6. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. 6-37 CAUTION: (Continued) NOTICE:

0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as Don’t let anyone tellyou that underinflation or overloaded tires. The resulting accident overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires could cause serious injury. Check all tires don’t have enoughair (underinflation), you can frequently to maintain the recommended get the following: pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when yourtires are cold. 0 Too much flexing 0 0 Overinflated tires are more likely to be Too much heat cut, punctured or broken by a sudden 0 Tire overloading impact -- such as when you hit a pothole. 0 Bad wear Keep tires at the recommended pressure. 0 Bad handling 0 0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your Bad fuel economy. tread is badly worn, or if your tires have If your tires have too much air (overinflation), been damaged, replace them. you can get the following: 0 Unusual wear 0 Bad handling 0 Rough ride 0 Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire.It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gageto check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by lookingat them. Radialtires may look properly inflated even whenthey’re underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. The purpose of regular rotationis to achieve more They help prevent leaks by keeping outdirt and moisture. uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. Thefirst rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled Tire Inspection and Rotation Maintenance Services” in the Indexfor scheduled Tires should be inspected every6,000 to 8,000 miles rotation intervals. (10 O00 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear. When rotating yourtires, always use the correct rotation If unusual wearis present, rotate your tires as soon as pattern shown here. possible and check wheel alignment. Also checkfor damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Timefor New Don’t include the compact sparetire in your tire rotation. Tires” and “Wheel Replacement”later in this sectionfor more information.

6-39 After the tires have been rotated, adjust thefront and When It’s Time for New Tires rear inflation pressures as shownon the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain thatall wheel nuts are One way to tell when it’s properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”in time for new tiresis to the Index. check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6mm) or less of tread remaining.

R,,t or airt on a wtJ, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, canmake wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt fromplaces where thewheel You need a new tire if anyof the following-statements attaches to the vehicle. In anemergency, you can are true: I.; use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; butbe You can see the indicatorsat three or more places sure touse a scraper orwire brush later, if you around the tire. need to, to get all the rust or dirtoff. (See 0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the ‘‘Changing a Flat Tire” in theIndex.) tire’s rubber. 0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cutor snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. 0 The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a.puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well becauseof the size or location of the damage. 6-40 Buying New Tires Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tiresby treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This To find out what kind andsize of tires you need, look at applies only to vehicles sold in the UnitedStates.) The the Tire-Loading Information label. grades are molded on the sidewallsof most passenger Make sure the replacementsare the same size, load car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system range, speed rating andconstruction type (bias, does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, bias-belted or radial) as youroriginal tires. space-saver or temporary use sparetires, tires with nominal rimdiameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. A CAUTION: While thetires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these Mixing tires could cause youto lose control while grades, they must alsoconfonn to Federal safety driving. If you mix tiresof different sizes or types requirements and additional General Motors Tire (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehiclemay not Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. handle properly, and you could have a crash. Treadwear Using tiresof different sizesmay also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating based on size and type tires onall wheels. the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlled conditions ona specified government test course. For It’s all right to drive with your compact spare, example, a tire graded 150 would wear one anda half though. It was developedfor use on your vehicle. (1 1/2) times as well on the government courseas a tire graded 100.The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and Uniform Tire Quality Grading may depart significantly from the norm due to variations The following information relates to the system in driving habits, service practices and differencesin developed by the United States National Highway road characteristics and climate.

6-41 Traction -- A, B, C excessive loading, either separately or in combination, The traction grades, from highest to lowest, areA, B, and can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stopon wet Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance pavement as measured under controlled conditionson specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tireis based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels include cornering (turning) traction. aligned again. However,if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one wayor the other, the Temperature -- A, B, C alignment may need to be reset.If you notice your The temperature grades areA (the highest), B, and C, vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your representing the tire’s resistance to the generationof wheels may need to be rebalanced. heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory Wheel Replacement test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the Replace any wheel thatis bent, cracked, or badly rusted material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, andor corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.If the The grade C corresponds to a level of performance wheel leaks air, replaceit (except some aluminum which all passenger car tires must meet under the wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).See your Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StandardNo. 109. Grades Chevrolet/Geo dealer if any of theseconditions exist. B and A represent higher levelsof performance on the Your dealer will know the kindof wheel you need. laboratory test wheel than the minimum requiredby law. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying Warning: The temperature gradefor this tire is capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the established for a tire thatis properly inflated and not same way as the oneit replaces. overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or 6-42 If you need toreplace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original NOTICE: equipment parts.This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nutsfor your The wrongwheel can also cause problems with Geo model. bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim,bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. Using the wrongr,,lac,-nent wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Indexfor more It could affectthe braking andhandling of your information. vehicle, make your tireslose air and makeyou Used Replacement Wheels lose control. You could havea collision in which you or otherscould be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts A CAUTION: for replacement. ---- Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how many miles it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly andcause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use anew GM original equipment wheel.

6-43 Tire Chains Never use these to clean your vehicle: Gasoline I NOTICE: Benzene Use tire chains only where legal and only when Naphtha you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains CarbonTetrachloride that are the propersize for yourtires. Install Acetone them on the front tires andtighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely PaintThinner fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain Turpentine manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the LacquerThinner chains contacting yourvehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues,slow down until it 0 Nail Polish Remover stops. Driving too fast or spinning thewheels They can all be hazardous-- some more than with chainson will damage yourvehicle. others -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Don’t use anyof these unless this manual says you can. Appearance Care In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be hazaraous. Some 0 Alcohol are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a 0 Laundry Soap match or get them on a hot partof the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. Bleach When you use anything from a container to clean your 0 ReducingAgents Geo, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doorsor windows when you’re cleaning the inside. 6-44 Cleaning the Insideof Your Geo Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Use a vacuum cleaner oftento get ridof dust and loose 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any dirt. Wipe vinylor leather with a clean, damp cloth. loose dirt. Your Chevroiet/Geo dealer has two GMcleaners, a 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered surrounding trim along stitchor welt lines. cleaner. They will clean normalspots and stains very 3. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following well. Do not use them on vinylor leather. the directions on the container label. Here are some cleaning tips: 4. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. e Always readthe instructions onthe cleaner label. 5. Don’t saturate the material. e Clean up stainsas soon as youcan -- before they set. 6. Don’t rub it roughly. e Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change toclean a 7. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, usea sponge area often.A soft brush may be used if stains to remove the suds. are stubborn. 8. Rinse the section with clean,a wet sponge. e Use solvent-type cleanersin a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don’t saturatethe stained area. 9. Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth. e If a ring forms after spotcleaning, clean the entire area immediatelyor it will set. 10. Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer. 11. Wipe with a clean cloth.

6-45 Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric Special Cleaning Problems First, seeif you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Greasy or Oily Stains Some spots and stains will cleanoff better withjust water and mild soap. Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffeewith cream, chewing gum, cosmetic If you need to usea solvent: creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon,tar and asphalt can Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with be removed as follows: a clean, dull knifeor scraper. Use verylittle cleaner, 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning shouldstart at the outsideof 2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep 3. Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if changing toa clean sectionof the cloth. left on a vehicle’s seat fabric. They shouldbe removed e When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately as soon as possible. Be carefbl, because the cleaner dry the area witha blow dryer to help preventa will dissolve them and may cause them to spread. cleaning ring. Fabric Protection Your Geo has upholstery that has been treated with Scotchgad” Fabric Protector,a 3M product. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this protection, youstill need to clean your upholstery often to keepit looking new. Further information on cleaning is availableby calling 1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167).

6-46 Non-Greasy Stains Cleaning Vinyl Stains causedby catsup, coffee (black),egg, fruit, fruit Use warm water and a clean cloth. juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.You may have to do it more than once. 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area withcool water. 0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stainif you don’t get themoff quickly. Use a clean cloth and 2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions a GM VinylLeather Cleaner or equivalent product. described earlier. 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, Cleaning Leather treat the area with waterbakinga soda solution: Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) saddle soap. of lukewarm water. For stubborn stains, use a GM Vinylbeather Cleaner 4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. or equivalent product. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive Combination Stains cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polishon leather. Stains caused by candy,ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknownstains can be removed as follows: Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into thefinish, it can Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with harm the leather. cool water and allow to dry. 0 If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.

6-47 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only-mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces A CAUTION: of the instrument panel. Sprays containing siliconesor waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield Do not bleach or dye safety belts or the built-in and even make it difficultto see through the windshield child restraint harness. If you do, they may be under certain conditions. severely weakened. In a crash, they might not be Cleaningthe Built-Ir Chi1 R itraint able to provide adequate protection. Clean the safety belts and the child restraint harness only Your built-in child restraint may be clc ea with mild with mild soap and lukewarm water. soap and lukewarm water. Don’t use household cleaners. They may weaken the harness or damage plastic parts. I The built-in child restraint padis attached to the child Glass restraint cushion and seatback with fastener strips.You Glass should be cleaned often.GM Glass Cleaner (GM can remove the pad, machine washit in cold water ona Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner gentle cycle and tumbledry it on a low heat setting. will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. Never bleach or iron the pad, and don’t dry clean it. Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may Care of Safety Belts and Built-in cause scratches.Avoid placing decals on the inside rear Child Restraint Harness window, since they may have to be scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear Keep the safety belts andthe built-in child restraint window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. harness clean anddry. Any temporary license should notbe attached across the defogger grid.

6-48 Cleaning the Outsideof the Cleaning the Outsideof Your Geo Windshield and Wiper Blades The paint finishon your vehicle provides beauty, depth If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield of color, gloss retention and durability. washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax Washing Your Vehicle or other material may be on the blade or windshield. The best wayto preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it Clean the outsideof the windshield with GM clean by washing it often lukewarm or cold water. Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@(GM Part with No. 1050011). The windshield is clean if beads do not Don’t wash your vehicle inthe direct raysof the sun. form when you rinse it with water. Don’t use strong soapsor chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish orcar washing (mild detergent) soaps. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. that contain acidor abrasives, All cleaning agents Then rinse the blade with water. should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on Wiper blades should be checkedon a regular basis and the surface, or they could stain.Dry the finish with a replaced when worn. soft, clean chamois or 100%a cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. Weatherstrips High pressure car washes may cause water to enter Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last your vehicle. longer, seal better, and not stickor squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean clothat least every six months. During verycold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.)

6-49 Finish Care necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. ’ Occasional waxing or mild polishingof your Geo by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint Exterior painted surfacesare subject to aging, weather finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products and chemical fallout that can take their tol1,over a from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish in the Index.) looking new by keeping your Geo garagedor covered whenever possible. Your Geo has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive ind made for a basecoat/clearcoat Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with paint finish. mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.A wax may then be applied. I NOTICE: The surfaceof these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or a basecoatklearcoat paint finish maydull the abrasive cleaning brushes on them becauseyou could finish or leave swirl marks. damage the surface. 1 Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These salts, ice melting agents, roadoil and tar, tree sap, bird brushes can also damage the surfaceof these wheels. droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys,etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remainon painted surfaces. Wash the vehicleas soon as possible.If

6-50 Tires Sheet Metal Damage To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion materialto the parts repairedor NOTICE: replaced to restore corrosion protection.

When applying a tire dressing always take careto Finish Damage wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish surfaces on the bodyor wheels of the vehicle. should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode Petroleum-based productsmay damage the quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. paint finish. Minor chips and scratchescan be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areasof finish damage canbe corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.

6-51 Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create control can collect on the underbody.If these are not a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutantscan fall upon removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This underbody parts such asfuel lines, frame, floor pan damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped and exhaust system even though they have discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into corrosion protection. the paint surface. At least every spring,flush these materials from the Although no defect in the paintjob causes this, underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud Chevrolet/Geo will repair, at no chargeto the owner, the and other debris can collect.Dirt packed in closed areas surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) Your dealer or an underbodycar washing system cando of purchase, whichever occurs first. this for you. Appearance Care Materials Chart

6-53 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Identification The eighth character in yourVIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. SAMPLE4UXTM072675 kd Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on your spare tire cover. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is:

0 your VIN, the model designation, This is the legal identifierfor your Geo. It appears on a paint information, and plate in the frontcomer of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side.You can see it if you look through the 0 a list of all production options and special equipment. windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle. appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificatesof title and registration. Electrical System Headlamps Add-on Ele -?it 1 E ---lipment The headlamp wiringis protected by a circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lampsto go on and off, or in some casesto remain off. If this happens, have I NOTICE: your headlamp wiring checked right away. Windshield Wipers Don’t add anything electricalto your Geo unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical The windshield wiper motoris protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheatsdue to heavy equipment can damage your vehicle and the snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.If damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. the overload is caused by some electrical problem, and Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other not snow, etc., be sure to getit fixed. components from workingas they should. Power Windows and Other Power Options Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting toCircuit breakers protect the power windows and other add anythingelectrical to your Geo, see “Servicing Your power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, Air Bag-Equipped Geo”in the Index. the circuit breaker opens andcloses, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.

6-55 . \, . t' __ , *. ,

. \. Driver's Side Instrument Panel Fuse Block . ;.. . .,+ .: ",. .. . . uses and,Circuit Breakers .... .

' ' The wiring circuitsin your vehicle are proteciedfrom Your fuse block is ' ' short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers and fusible. beneath the instrument~~, i ' , thehal links in' the wiring itself. This greatly reduces panel on!'the driver's !I the chance of fires caused by electrica1,problerhs. side. For accessto the I '. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.If the fuses, pull theknob on band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you the cover. replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size. If you.ever have .a problem on the road and don't havea spare fuse, you can borrow one. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that youcanget along without -- like the

radio or air conditioner-- and useits fuse, if it is of the ' s.. vklue you need. Replace it-as soon as you can. ~eforereplacing a fuse, turnevery vehicle electrical 1. Not Used switch off.. ' 2. IGN: Multiport Fuel Injection System, Sequential '\ . Multiport Fuel Injection System, Engine Cooling Fans, Discharge Warning Light, Airbags 3. STOP: Stoplamps, High-Mounted Stoplamp, Cruise 9. TAIL: Taillamps, Parking Lamps, License Plate Control System, Automatic Transmission Shift Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights, Daytime Running Lock System, Anti-Lock Brake System Lamp System 4. Not Used 10. DEF-I/UP: Multiport Fuel Injection System, Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection System 5. CIG and RADIO: Cigarette Lighter, Digital Clock Display, Air ConditioningSystem, Radio, Cassette 11. ECU-IG: Starting System, Anti-Lock Brake Tape Player, Power Rear View Mirrors, Automatic System, Automatic Transmission Shift Lock System Transmission Shift Lock System, Theft-Deterrent 12. WIPER: Windshield Wipers and Washer, System, Airbags Rear Window Wiper and Washer 6. ECU-B: Daytime Running Lamp System, Cruise A. OBD: On-Board Diagnosis System Control System B. P/W: Power Windows, Power Door Lock System, 7. TURN: Turn Signal Lamps, Emergency Flashers Electric Sun Roof , 8. GAGE: Gages and Meters, Service Reminder C. DEFOG: Rear Window Defogger Indicators (except discharge and open door warning lights), Back-up Lamps, Air Conditioning System, Daytime Running Lamp System, Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission System

6-57 Engine CompartmentFuse Block 2. HAZ-HORN: Emergency Flashers, Horns Most of your fuses are in the fuse block. Some arein two 3. AM 2: Starting System electrical centers in your engine compartment. These 4. FAN: Electric Cooling Fan electrical centers, plusa component center behind your glove box, also have relays, circuit breakers and other 5. SPARE: Spare Fuse electrical components. The larger electrical center in the 6. SPARE: Spare Fuse engine compartment has a fuse puller attached tothe inside of the cover. You can use the pullerto remove any fuses. 7. SPARE: Spare Fuse 8. ALT-S: Chr --*--2System 9. DRL: Daytime Running Lamp System 10. EFI: Multiport Fuel Injection System, Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection System, Electronically 'Oommm Controlled Automatic Transmission System a. AM 1: Starting System, Airbags b. ALT Taillamps c. ABS: Anti-Lock Brake System A.HORN IU I--- B. FANNO. 1 C. ENGINE MAIN 1. DOME: Interior Lamp, Luggage Compartment D.HEAD Lamp, Trunk Lamp, Clock, Open Door Warning E.EFI Lamp, Radio, Cassette Tape Player, Anti-Lock Brake Warning System 6-58 Engine Compartment Fuse/Relay Block Engine Compartment Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side)

1. CDS 1. DRL NO. 2 2. ACMG 2. HEAD (LH-UPR): Left-Hand Headlamp 3. AC FAN NO. 3: (high beam) Air Conditioner Fan Relay #3 3. HEAD (LH-LWR): Left-Hand Headlamp (low 4. AC FAN NO. 2: beam) Air ConditionerFan Relay #2 4. HEAD (RH-UPR): Right-Hand Headlamp (high beam) 5. HEAD (RH-LWR): Right-Hand Headlamp (low beam) Passenger SideKick Panel There is one fuse located underneath the carpet on the passenger’s sideof the vehicle:

(2j 0’ 1 1. A/C: Air Conditioning System 2. 40 A: Air Conditioning System 1. ABS: Anti-Lock Brake System

6-60 Replacement Bulbs Bulb Number Bulb Number Back-up ...... 1156 Sidemarker Headlamp (High Beam) ...... 9005 Front ...... 194 GM Part No . 94853786 or equivalent Rear ...... 168 Headlamp (Low Beam) ...... 9006 Tail/Stop ...... 2057 GM Part No . 94853787 or equivalent Turn Signal Center High-Mounted Stop ...... 921 Front ...... 1156 Stoplamp ...... 74 GM Part No . 9428904 LicensePlate ...... 168 Rear ...... 2057 ParkingLamp ...... 168 GM Part No . 14245289 or equivalent

6-61 Capacities and Specifications Engine Replacement Parts Type ...... L4 Air Cleaner Filter ...... GM Part No. 94853522 Compression Ratio ...... 9.5: 1 Battery ...... 35-60 Firingorder ...... 1-3-4-2 Engine Oil Filter ...... ; ...GM Part No. 94849664 Fuel Delivery ...... Multi-Port Fuel Injection Fuel Filter ...... GM Part No. 94854620 Piston Displacement PCV Valve ...... GM Part No. 94853556 VIN Engine Code6 ...... 97 CID (1.6L) Radiator Pressure Cap ...... 15 psi (105 kPa) VINEngine Code 8 ...... 108 CID (1.8L) Spark Plug .. - - - - ... - - ....GM Part No. 94853696 ValveArrangement ...... Double Overhead Cam 0.031 inch (0.8 mm) gap. Thermostat Temperature Specification ...... 180°F (82°C) Wheel Nuts

Wheel Nut Torque - - 76 lb-ft (103Nem)

6-62 Capacities (Approximate) The following approximate capacities are given U.S.in and metric conversions. Air Conditioning? ...See the refrigerant information Crankcase label under the hood. VIN Engine Code 6 Automatic Transaxle Oil Change With Filter* ...... 3.2 quarts (3.0 L) 3-Speed ...... 2.6 quarts (2.5 L) ** Oil Change Without Filter* ... 3.0 quarts (2.8 L) 4-Speed ...... 3.5 quarts (3.3 L) ** Vin Engine Code8 Differential (3-speed only) . . , . 1.5 quarts (1.4 L) Oil Change With Filter* ...... 3.9 quarts (3.7L) Cooling System Oil Change Without Filter* ... 3.7 quarts (3.5 L) Manual Transaxle Fuel Tank ...... 13.2 gallons (50L) VIN Engine Code 6 ...... 6.3 quarts (6.0L) Manual Transaxle ...... 2.7 quarts (2.6 L)** VIN Engine Code 8 ...... 6.6 quarts (6.2 L) Automatic Transaxle ? See “Air Conditioning Refrigerants” later in VIN Engine Code 6 . . 6.2 quarts (5.9 L) this section. VIN Engine Code 8 . . 6.4 quarts (6.1 L) * When changing theoil filter, additional oil may be needed. Recheck the oil level after filling. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. ** Recheck fluid level after filling.See “Automatic Transaxle Fluid” or “Manual TransaxleFluid” in the Index.

6-63 Vehicle Dimensions Air Conditioning Refrigerants Wheelbase ...... 97.1 inches (2 465 m) Not all air conditioning refrigerants are thesame. Tread If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerantis used. Front ...... 57.5 inches (1 460 mm) If you’re not sure, ask your Chevrolet/Geo dealer. Rear ...... 57.1 inches (1 450 mm) Length ...... 173.0 inches (4 395 mm) Width ...... 66.3 inches (1 685 mm) Height ...... 53.3 inches (1 355 mm)

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GL - Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule

Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL Your Vehicle and the Environment AT THE PROPER Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keepyour LEVEL AND CHANGE P RECOMMENDED vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even This section covers the maintenance requiredfor your affect the qualityof the air we breathe. Improper fluid Geo. Your vehicle needs these services to retainits levels or the wrongtire inflation can increasethe level safety, dependability and emission control performance. of emissions from your vehicle.To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. urn Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty andOwner Assistance booklet, or your Geo dealer for details. 7-1 How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel.It also The remainder of this sectionis divided into five parts: explains what you can easilydo to help keep your “Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServices” shows vehicle in good condition. what to have done and how often. Someof these “Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspections’’ services canbe complex, so unless you are technically explains important inspections that your Geo dealer’s qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should service department or another qualified service center let your dealer’s service department or another qualified should perform. service centerdo these jobs. “Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists some productsGM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained.These products, or their equivalents, should be used whetheryou do the work yourself or haveit done. Performing maintenanc, work on a vehicle can be dangerous.In tryingto do some jobs, you can “Part E: Maintenance Record”provides a place for be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Whenever any maintenanceis performed, be work only if you have the requiredknow-how sure to write it down in thispart. This will help you and the propertools and equipment for the job. determine when your next maintenance should be done. If you have any doubt, havea qualified In addition, itis a good ideato keep your maintenance technician do the work. receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehiclefor warranty repairs. If you are skilled enough todo some work on your vehicle, you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes. See “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listedin Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses Services these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary Using Your Maintenance Schedule repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. We at General Motors want to help you keep your These schedulesare for vehicles that: vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know carry passengers and cargo within recommended exactly how you’ll drive it.You may drive very short limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s distances only a few times a week.Or you may drive Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your long distancesall the time in very hot, dusty weather. Vehicle” in the Index. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries.Or are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal you may drive it to work,to do errands or in many driving limits. other ways. use the recommended fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index. Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary.You may even need Selecting the Right Schedule more frequent checks and replacements than you’ll find in the schedulesin this section. So please read this First you’ll need to decide whichof the two schedulesis section and note how you drive. If you have any right for your vehicle. Here’s howto decide which questions on how tokeep your vehiclein good schedule to follow: condition, see your Geo dealer. This part tells youthe maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them.If you go to your dealerfor your serviceneeds, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.

7-3 Maintenance Schedule

S hort TriplCityI ShortDefinition I Short TriplCity Intervals ~~ ~~ ~ Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter one of these conditionsis true for your vehicle: Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication 0 Most trips are less than5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). (or 6 months, whichever occurs first), Tire Rotation.Air This is particularly important when outside Cleaner Filter Inspection,if driving in dusty conditions. temperatures are below freezing. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Automatic Transaxle 0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent Fluid Change (severe conditionsonly). Automatic driving in stop-and-go traffic). Transaxle Fluid Check (normal conditions). Most trips are through dusty areas. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Spark Plug Replacement. Fuel Tank, 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on topof Cap, Cap Gasket and Lines Inspection (or every24 your vehicle. months, whichever occursfist). Manual Transaxle If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi Fluid Change (severe conditions only) (or every24 or other commercial application. months, whichever occurs first). Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occursfirst). One of the reasonsyou should follow this schedule if Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Valve Clearance you operate your vehicle under anyof these conditions Inspection, adjustif necessary (or every48 months, is that these conditionscause engine oil to break whichever occurs first). Timing Belt Replacement(or down sooner. every 72 months, whichever occurs first). Evaporative Emissions Canister Inspection (or every72 months, whichever occurs first).

7-4 Maintenance Schedule

Short Trip/CityIIntervals Short I ____ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~~~ At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Or 48 Months, Follow this maintenance scheduleonly if none of the Whichever Occurs First)-- Then Every conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance 15,000 Miles (25000 km) (Or 12 Months Schedule is true. Whichever Occurs First):Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break These intervals only summarize maintenanceservices. down slower. Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages.

7-5 Maintenance Schedule

;I -. .I . ,d Every 7,500 Miles (12500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Every 60,000 Miles (100000 km): Valve Clearance Change (or every12 months, whichever occurs first). Inspection, adjust if necessary(or every 48 months, ' Chassis Lubrication (or every12 months, 'whichever whichever occurs first). Evaporative Emissions occurs first). Tire Rotation. CanisterInspection (or every 72 months,whichever . ; occurs first). Timing Belt Replacement (or every . -. Every 15,000 Miles (25000 km): Automatic Transaxle .I . ,Fluid Change (severe conditions only). Automatic 72 months, whichever occursfirst),

Transaxle Fluid Check (normal conditions). ' At 60,000 Miles (100000 km) (or 48 Months, Every. 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Spark Plug Whichever Occurs First) -- ThenEvery . Replacement. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (or 12 Months, ' Tank, Cap, CapGasket-and Lines Inspection (or every Whichever Occurs First):Engine Accessory 24 months, whichever occurs first). Manual Transaxle Diive Belt Inspection. Fluid Change (severe conditions only). (or every These intervals only summarize maintenancesepices. 24 months, whichever occurs first). Cooling System Be sure to follow the complete maintenance scheduleon Service (or every 24 months; whichever occurs first). the following pages. I Shqrt Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) The services shownin this schedule up to100,000 miles Change engine oil and filter (or every (166 000 km) should be performed after100,000 miles 0 (166 000 km) at the same intervals. 3 months, whichever occurs first). An EmissionControl Service. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life.We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.

DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

7-7 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 0 Change engine oil andfilter (or every 0Change engine oiland filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. Duringtire rotation, check brakecalipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manualfor

I proper caliper service procedures. 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY: I

7-8 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate the parking brakecable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 0Change automatic transaxle and differential 6 months, whichever occurs first). fluid every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more in the Index for proper rotation pattern and of these conditions: additional information. During tire rotation, - In heavy city traffic where theoutside check brake calipers for freedom of movement. temperature regularlyreaches 90 OF Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for (32 O C) or higher. proper caliper service procedures. Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in (Continued) dusty conditions. Replacefilter if necessary. An Emission Control Service.

7-9 I Short “‘rip/City Maintenance Schedule I

15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) - In hilly or mountainous terrain. 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every - When doing frequent trailer towing. 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission ControlSewice. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or 0 Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, delivery service. underbody contact points and linkage (or every If you do not use your vehicle under anyof 6 months, whichever occurs first). these conditions, check thefluid. 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipersfor freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manualfor proper caliper service procedures. 0 Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replacefilter if necessary. An Emission ControlService. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY: I

7-10 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission ControlService. An Emission ControlService. 0 Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation patternqd additional information. During tire rotation, check brakecalipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service~procedures. 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are drivingin dusty conditions. Replacefilter if necessary. An Emission ControlService. ? DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I DATE I. ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BE

\ 7-11 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule :27,000Miles (45,000km) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)

.I0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission &ontrol.Service. 0Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage(or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

Replace spark plugs. .

, An Emission Control Service. 0Replace air cleanerfilter (or eveiy

' 24 months, whichever occurs first). An 'Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for damage or leaks (or every24 months,

DATEACTUAL MILEAGE ' SERVICED BY: whichever. occurs first). Replaceparts as needed. An Emission Control Service.

7-12 Short Trip/City Maintenance’ Schedule

0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0 Change automatic transaxle and differential Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation fluid every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the pattern and additional information. During vehicle is mainly driven under one or more tire rotation, check brake calipers for of these conditions: freedom of movement. Refer to the - In heavy city traffic where the outside appropriate GM service manual for proper temperature regularly reaches90°F caliper service procedures. (32 O C) or higher. 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system - In hilly or mountainous terrain. (or every 24months, whichever occurs - When doing frequent trailer towing. first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for - Uses such as found in taxi, police or what to use.Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, delivery service. condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure If you do not use your vehicle under anyof test cooling system andpressure cap. these conditions, check the fluid. An Emission Control Service. 0Change manual transaxle fluid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer. I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 lange engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs fist). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. Duringtire rotation, check brake calipersfor freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriateGM service manualfor proper caliper service procedures. 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replacefilter if necessary. An’Emission Control Service. I I I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY: I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY:

7-14 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission ControlService. An Emission ControlService. 0 Lubricate the parking.brake cable guides, underbody contact points andlinkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection andRotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. Durhg tire rotation, check brakecalipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions’. Replacefilter if necessary. An Emission ControlService. f I 1 I 3 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BYJ

7-15 Short TripdCity Maintenance Schedule I 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every - In hilly or mountainous terrain. 3 months, whicheveroccurs first). - When doing frequent trailer towing. An Emission Control Service. - Uses such as foundin taxi, police or 0Change automatic transaxle and differential delivery service. fluid every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the If you do not useyour vehicle under anyof . . vehicle is mainly driven under one or more these conditions, check the fluid. of these conditions:

. - In heavy city traffic where .the outside temperature regularly reaches90 OF

. . (32 O C) or higher.

DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

~ 7-16 I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY: I

I I I 7-17 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change engine oil andfilter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whicheveroccurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate the parking brakecable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. 0 Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replacefilter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. -f- I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY:^ I DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil andfilter (or every freedom of movement. Refer to the 3 months, whichever occursfirst). appropriate GM service manualfor proper An Emission Control Service. caliper service procedures. Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, 0Inspect for tappet noiseand engine underbody contact points and linkage (or vibration, adjust valve clearance to factory every 6 months, whichever occurs first). specifications if necessary (or every Replace spark plugs. 72 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 0Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines every 48 months, whichever occurs first). for damage or leaks (or every24 months, An Emission Control Service, whichever occurs first).Replace parts as 0Replace air cleaner filter (or every needed. An Emission Control Service. 24 months, whichever occursfirst). Replace timing belt (or every72 months, An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and An Emission Control Service. 0 (Continued) Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for . .i 7-19 . 'wShortTrip/CityMaintenance Schedule I i, .

' 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) .(Corttinued) . 0Inspect evaporative emissions canister for 0Change automatic transaxle and differential.. .d

I .. ~ damage or clogging (or every 72 months, fluid every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the whichever occurs first). Clean with vehicle is mainly driven under one or more compressed air or replaceif necessary. of these conditions: An Emission Control Service. - In heavy city traffic where the outside 0Drain, flush andrefill cooling system temperature regularly reaches90 "F (or every 24 months, whichever occurs (32 O C)higher. or I first). See "Engine Coolant" in the Indexfor - In hilly or mountainous terrain. what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, - When doing frequent trailer towing. I condenser, pressure cap and neck. ;Pressure - Uses such as found in taxi, police or test cooling system and pressure cap. delivery service. An Emission ControlService.. f If you do not use your vehicle underany of 0Change manual transaxle fluid every these conditions, check the fluid. 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your I vehicle is used to tow a trailer.

7-20 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipersfor freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replacefilter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. 3- DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

7-21 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whicheveroccurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission ControlService. 0 Lubricate the parking brakecable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. Duringtire rotation, check brake calipersfor freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriateGM service manualfor proper caliper service procedures. 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are drivingin dusty conditions. Replacefilter if necessary. An Emission ControlService. I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE JSERVICED BY:I I DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY:

7 33 1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every - In hilly or mountainous terrain. 3 months, whichever occurs first). - When doing frequent trailer towing. An Emission Control Service. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts delivery service. (or 12 months since last inspection). If you do not use your vehicle under any of An Emission ControlService. these conditions, check the fluid. 0 Change automatic transaxle and differential fluid every 15,000 miles (25 000 km)if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 OF (32 O C) or higher. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

7-23 ‘1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I ‘78,000Miles (130 000 km) 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) 0 Change engine oil andfilter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every ‘ 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. I An Emission Control Service. Cl Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, .underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”

1, in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.During tire rotation, check brake calipersfor freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. .OInspect air cleaner filter if you are drivingin dusty conditions. Replacefilter if necessary. An Emission Control Service.

, DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE. SERVICED BY:

7-24 1 Short, Wip/City Maintenance Schedule I 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engihe oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService. An Emission ControlService. I 0 Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection andRotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brakecalipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriateGM service manualfor proper caliper service procedures. 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission ControlService. $

DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE ~ SERVICED BY: ‘I ,’ .. .. :

7-25 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 3 months, whichever occursfirst). Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation An Emission Control Service. pattern and additional information. During 0Lubricate the parking brakecable guides, tire rotation, check brake calipersfor underbody contact points and linkage (or freedom of movement. Refer to the every 6 months, whichever occurs first). appropriate GM service manualfor proper caliper service procedures. 0Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 12 months since last inspection). 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or An Emission Control Service. every 24 months, whichever occurs first). 0Replace spark plugs. See “Engine Coolant”in the Index for An Emission Control Service. what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, Replace air cleaner filter (or every condenser, pressurecap and neck. Pressure 24 months, whichever occursfirst). test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank’, cap, cap gasket and lines 0Change manual transaxle fluid every for damage or leaks (or every 24 months, 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your whichever occursfirst). Replace parts as vehicle is used to tow a trailer. needed. An Emission Control Service. f

7-26 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0 Change au-tomatictransaxle and differential 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every fluid every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the 3 months, whichever occursfirst). vehicle is mainly driven under one or more An Emission Control Service. of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 OF (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under anyof these conditions, check the fluid. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

7 7-27 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage(or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. Duringtire rotation, check brake calipersfor freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manualfor proper caliper service procedures. 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replacefilter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

7-28 I LongTrip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) The services shown in this scheduleup to 100,000 miles 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles 12 months, whichever occurs first). (166 000 km) at the same intervals. An Emission Control Sewice. Footnotes 0Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the underbody contact points and linkage (or California Air Resources Board has determined that the every 12 months, whichever occurs first). failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior to the 0 completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation urge that all recommended maintenance services be pattern and additional information. During performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance tire rotation, check brake calipers for be recorded. freedom of movement. Referto the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

7-29 -’ ung TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule I 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change automatictransaxle and differential 12 months, whichever occurs first). fluid every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the An Emission Control Service. vehicle is mainlydriven under one or more 17 Lubricate the parking brakecable guides, of these conditions: underbody contact points and linkage (or - In heavy city traffic where the outside every 12 months, whichever occurs first). temperature regularlyreaches 90 OF 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and (32°C) or higher. Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation - In hilly or mountainous terrain. pattern and additional information. During - When doing frequent trailer towing. tire rotation, check brake calipersfor - Uses such as found in taxi, police or freedom of movement. Refer tothe delivery service. appropriate GM service manual for proper If you do not use your vehicle underany of caliper service procedures. these conditions, checkthe fluid.

7-30 ~ LongTripiHighway Maintenance Schedule 1 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, 0Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire’Inspection and 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the freedom of movement. Refer tothe appropriate GM service manual for proper appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. caliper service procedures. 0Replace spark plugs. I DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY An Emission Control Service. 17 Replace air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. (Continued) U 7-31 I Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) 0Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines Change manual transaxlefluid every for damage or leaks (or every 24 months, 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your whichever occurs first). Replace parts as vehicle is used to tow a trailer. needed. An Emission Control Service. 0Change automatic transaxle and differential 0Drain, flush andrefill cooling system (or fluid every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the every 24 months, whichever occursfirst). vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for of these conditions: what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, -- In heavy city traffic where the outside condenser, pressurecap and neck. Pressure temperature regularly reaches90 O F test cooling system and pressure cap. (32 O C) or higher. An Emission Control Service. - In hilly or mountainous terrain.

7-32 I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) - When doing frequent trailer towing. 0Change engine oil and filter (or every - Uses such as found in taxi, police or 12 months, whichever occurs first). delivery service. An Emission ControlSewice. If you do not use your vehicle under any of 0Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, these conditions, check the fluid. underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

7-33 I Long TriplHighwy Maintenance Schedule I 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every Change automatic transaxle and differential 12 months, whichever occurs first). fluid every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the An Emission Control Service. vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more 0Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, of these conditions: underbody contact points and linkage (or - In heavy city traffic where the outside every 12 months, whichever occurs first). temperature regularly reaches90 OF I7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and (32 O C) or higher. Rotation” inthe Index for proper rotation - In hilly or mountainous terrain. pattern and additional information. During - When doing frequenttrailer towing. tire rotation, check brakecalipers for - Uses such as found in taxi, police or freedom of movement. Refer to the delivery service. appropriate GM service manual for proper If you do not use your vehicle under anyof caliper service procedures. these conditions, check the fluid. I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE (SERVICED BYJ

7-34 I Long Trip/HighwayMaintenance Schedule I 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the parkingbrake cable guides, 0Lubricate the parking brakecable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. During pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for tire rotation, check brake calipersfor freedom of movement. Refer to the freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. caliper service procedures. 0Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: every 48 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. (Continued) 7-35 Long, Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I

60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) 0Replace aircleaner filter (or every 0Inspect evaporative emissions canisterfor 24 months, whichever occurs first). damage or clogging (or every72 months, An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs first). Clean with 0Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and compressed air or replaceif necessary, lines for damage or leaks (or every An Emission ControlService. 24 months, whichever occurs first). 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system(or Replace parts as needed. every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 3- See “Engine Coolant”in the Index for 0Inspect for tappet noise andengine what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, vibration, adjust valve clearance to factory condenser, pressurecap and neck. Pressure specifications if necessary (or every test cooling system and pressure cap. 72 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission ControlService. An Emission Control Service. 0Change manual transaxlefluid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer.

7-36 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0Change. automatic transaxle and differential 0Change engineoil and filter (or every fluid every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the 12 months, whichever occursfirst). vehicle i’s mainly driven underone or more An Emission Control Service. of these Conditions: 0Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, - In heavy city traffic where the outside undexbody contact points and linkage (or temperature regularly reaches90oF every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). (32 O C)or higher. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and - In hilly or mountainous terrain.. Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation - When doing frequent trailer towing. pattern and additional information. During - Uses such as found in taxi, police or tire rotation, check brake calipersfor delivery service. freedom of movement. Refer to the If you do not use your vehicle under anyof appropriate GM service manual for proper . these conditions, check the fluid.. . caliper service procedures. I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change automatictransaxle and differential 12 months, whichever occurs first). fluid every 15,000 miles (25 000 km)-if the An Emission ControlSewice. vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more 0Lubricate the parking brakecable guides, of these conditions: underbody contact points and linkage (or - In heavy city traffic where the outside every 12 months, whichever occurs first). temperature regularly reaches90°F 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and (32 O C) or higher. Rotation” inthe Index for proper rotation - In hilly or mountainous terrain. pattern and additional information. During - When doing frequent trailer towing. tire rotation, check brakecalipers for - Uses such as found in taxi, police or freedom of movement. Refer to the delivery service. appropriate GM service manual for proper If you do not use your vehicle under anyof caliper service procedures. these conditions, check the fluid.

0Inspect engine accessory drive belts DATE ACTUAL MILEAGESERVICED BY: (or 12 months since last inspection). An Emission Control Service.

7-38 rn ,, ~ ~ ~~~~~~ Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 1 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, 0Lubricate the parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0Replace spark plugs. Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation An Emission Control Service. pattern and additional information. During 0Replace air cleaner filter (or every tire rotation, check brake calipers for 24 months, whichever occursfirst). freedom of movement. Refer to the An Emission Control Service. appropriate GM service manual for proper Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and caliper service procedures. 0

~~~~ ~~ lines for damage or leaks (or every DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 24 months, whichever occurs first). Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (Continued)

7-39 I LongTrip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1

90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) 0Inspect engine accessorydrive belts 0Change manual transaxle fluid every (or 12 months since last inspection). 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your An Emission Control Service. vehicle is used to tow a trailer. 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or 0 Change automatic transaxle and differential every 24 months, whichever occursfirst). fluid every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the See “Engine Coolant” in the Indexfor vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, of these conditions: condenser, pressurecap and neck. Pressure - In heavy city traffic where the outside test cooling system and pressure cap. temperature regularly reaches90°F An Emission Control Service. (32 O C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.

~ - 7-40 - I Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schsdule ’ - ~~~ 37,500 Miles (162 500 km) If you do not use your vehicle under anyof 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

these conditions,check .. the, fluid. 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and An Emission Control Service. Rotation” in the Index for proper rotatian 0Lubricate the parking brake cableguides, pattern and additional information. During underbody contact points and linkage(or tire rotation, check brake calipersfor every 12 months, whichever occurs first). freedom of movement. Refer to the 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and appropriate GM service manualfor proper Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation caliper service procedures. pattern ahd additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipersfor freedom of movement. Refer to. the appropriate GM service manualfor proper

caliperservice procedures. , Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Listed beloware owner checks and services which Check the windshield washer fluid levelin the should be performed at the intervals specified to help windshield washer tank and add the proper fluidif ensure the safety, dependability and emission control necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the performance of your vehicle. Index for further details. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Hood Latch Operation Check Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the in D. vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from Part opening all the way when the primary latch is released. At Each Fuel Fill Make sure the hood closes firmly.See “Hood Release” in the Index for further details. It is important for you or a service station attendantto pe~ormthese underhood checks at eachfuel fill. At Least Once a Month Engine Oil Level Check Tire Inflation Check Check the engine oil level and addthe proper oil Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. if necessary. See “EngineOil” in the Index for See “Tires” in the Indexfor further details. further details. Cassette Deck Service Engine Coolant Level Check Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every Check the engine coolant level and add the proper 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for further details. Index for further details.

7-42 At Least Twice a Year Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level; addif needed. See Restraint System Check “Automatic Transaxle”in the Index. A fluid loss Make sure the safety belt reminderlight and all your may indicate a problem: Check the system and repair belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are if needed. working properly. Lookfor any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.If you see anything that might At Least Once a Year keep a safety belt system from ‘doingits job, have it repaired. Have any tornor frayed safety belts replaced. Key Lock Cylinders Service Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant have them repairedor replaced. The air bag system specified in PartD. should be inspectedby a qualified technician 10 years from the manufacture date on the Certification label. Seat OperationChc _I; After 10 years from the manufacturedate, have the Make sure he heaa restraints stay in position and all system inspected every24 months. (The Certification seat latches lock. Check that the fecliner holdsby label is located on the rearedge of the driver’s door.) pushing and pulling the seatback whileit is reclined. Fluid Level Check Body Lubrication Service Check the power steering pump, hydraulic clutch and Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges automatic or manual transaxle fluid levels and add as and latches, including those for the hood, rear needed. See “Power Steering,” “Hydraulic Clutch” and compartment and any folding seat hardware. PartD tells “Automatic Transaxle” or “Manual Transaxle”in the you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be Index. A fluid loss in these systems could indicate a required when exposed toa corrosive environment. problem. Have the system inspected and repaired at once. Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic Transaxle) I A CAUTION: I A CAUTION: W,,,n you -re doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does,you or others could be When you are doing this check, the vehicle could injured. Follow the steps below. move suddenly.If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow thesteps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking around the vehicle. It should be parked on a Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. level surface. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. in the Index if necessary). 3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake engine in each gear. The starter should work only in immediately if the vehicle begins to move. PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in 3. With the engineoff, turn the key to the ON position, any other position, your vehicle needs service. but don’t start the engine. Without applying the On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in regular brake, try to move the shift lever ofout NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever try to start the engine. The starter should work only moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the needs service. floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service. 7-44 Steering Column Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set While parked, and withthe parking brake set, try to turn the parking brake. the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake: With the engine running With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to and transaxle in NEUTRAL(N), slowly remove foot LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). pressure fromthe regular brake pedal.Do this until With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to the vehicle is heldby the parking brake only. LOCK only if you push the key in farther, while To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: turning it towards LOCK. Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes. Parking Brake and Automatic TransaxlePARK (P) Underbody Flushing Service Mechanism Check At least every spring, use plain water to flush any I corrosive materials from the underbody. Takecare to /!\ CAUTION: clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. When you are doing this check, yourvehicle could begin to move. You or others couldbe injured and propertycould be damaged. Make sure thereis room in front of your vehicle in case it beginsto roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should thevehicle begin to move.

7-45 Part C: Periodic Maintenance out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose COM~OIIS or other conditions which could cause a heat Inspections build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into Listed below are inspections and services which should the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”in the Index. be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).You should let yourGM dealer’s Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection service departmentor other qualified service center do Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspectall pipes, completed at once. fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a Geo Service Manual. See “Service and Throttle Linkage Inspection Owner Publications” in the Index. Inspect the throttle linkagefor interference or binding, and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or Axle Boot and Seal Inspection excessive wear.Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering control cables. system for damaged, looseor missing parts, signsof Brake System Inspection wear or lackof lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, axle boot seals for damage, tearsor leakage. Replace chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors seals if necessary. for surface condition, Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including Exhaust System Inspection drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body nearCheck parking brake adjustment.You may need to have the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or your brakes inspected more oftenif your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. 7-46 Part D: Recommended Fluids and USAGE FLUIDlLUBRICANT Lubricants Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11@ Brake Fluid NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, System (GM Part No: 1052535 or part number or specification may be obtained from your equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). GM dealer. Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT System No. 12345347 or equivalent). Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Power Steering DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Petroleum Institute Certified For System Transmission Fluid. Gasoline Engines “Starburst” Manual GM Goodwrench Synthetic symbol of the proper viscosity. To Transaxle Manual Transmission Gear Oil determine the preferred viscosity GM Part NO. 12346190 1 st.), for your vehicle’s engine,see - Castrol syntorq’ LT or equivalent “Engine Oil” in the Index. SAE 75W-90 GL-4 gear oil. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixtureof clean water (preferably distilled) and good Automatic DEXRON@-I11 Automatic quality ethylene glycol base Transaxle Transmission Fluid. antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 Key Lock Multi-Puose Lubricant, or equivalent) conforming toGM Cylinders Superlube% (GM Part Specification 1825M or approved No. 12346241 or equivalent). recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. See Manual Chassis lubricant (GM Part “Engine Coolant” in the Index. Transaxle Shift No. 1052497 or equivalent) or Linkage lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. 7-47 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Clutch Linkage Lithium base grease. Hood and Door Multi-puose lubricant, Pivot Points Hinges Superlube% (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Floor Shift Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol(GM Linkage Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) Fuel Door Hinge Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant or lubricant meeting requirements (GM Part No. 1050109). and Rear of NLGI Grade2 Category LB or Compartment GC-LB. Lid Hinges Chassis Chassis lubricant (GM Part Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Lubrication No. 1052497 or equivalent) or Conditioning Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2, CategoryLB or See “ReplacementParts” in the Index for recommended GC-LB. replacement filters and spark plugs. Windshield GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent Washer Solvent (GMPart No. 1051515) or equivalent. Hood Latch Lubriplate lubricant aerosol(GM Assembly Pivots, Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) Spring Anchor or lubricant meeting requirements and Release of NLGI Grade2, Category LB or Pawl GC-LB. Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be addedon date, odometer reading and who performed the service the following record pages. Also, you should retain all in the boxes provided afterthe maintenance interval. maintenance receipts.Your owner information portfolio Any additional information from “Owner Checks and is a convenient place to store them.

Maintenance Record ODOMETER DAT E READING SERVICEDREADING DATE BY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED

7-49 Maintenance Record Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED

7-51 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED

7-52 Gem Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet/Geoif Customer Satisfaction Procedure you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. This section includes informationon: 0 The Customer Satisfaction Procedure 0 Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone (TTY) Users I 0 Roadside Assistance 0 Courtesy Transportation 0 BBB Auto Line -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 0 Reporting Safety Defects 0 Service and Owner Publications

8-1 .. .I .. I.. help outside the United States and Canada, call ,.,'I . ', '.Your satisfaction and goodwill are importantto your For of the following numbersas appropriate: '..: , dealer and Chevrolet/Geo. Normally, any concern you -".:'..may have with your vehicle canbe handled byyour 0 In Mexico: (525) 625-3256 ) , '::;; selling or servicing dealer.Your dealer has the facility, 0 Puerto Rico: 1--800-496-9992(English) or . . :, .trained technicians,-specialtaols and up-to-date In 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) :.. ' .: information to promptly addressany issue which may *, .* .): arise. Chevrolet/Geo hasempowered'its dealers to make 0 In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994

'. ' any decisions and repair vehicles, and they are eager to 0 In the Dominican Republic:1-800-75 1-4135 {,, '..:, :-. resolve your concern to your complete satisfaction.If (English) or 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish) :, .. your concern has not been resolvedto your satisfaction, ')',*. . ' ...... I ,....' - . takefollowingthe steps:, >., ,* ' '2 4 0 In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 ...... , :. STEP ONE -- Discuss your Concern with a member of 0 In Bermuda, Barbados', Antigua and the British . . : dealer ,management.Normally, concerns can be quickly Virgin Islands: 1--800-534-0122 . ,. . . . .-..',' resoived at that level.If the matter has already been a In all other Caribbean countries:1-809-763-1315 .__I reviewed with theSales, SeMce or Parts Manager, contact . I. -. y.": the owner of the dealership,or the General Manager. 0 In other overseas locations,call GM North American Export Sales in Canadaat 1-905-644-4112 ' '.'!" z.;:-: STEP TWO -- If after'contacting a member of

s$, .; dealership ,management,it appears your concern

,, - ,', cannot be resolved by the dealership without further

..,. . ', help,-contactthe Chevrolet/Geo CustomerAssistance. '. 1 ..I: Center., by calling 1-8OO-222- 1020. In Canada, . I. -. ; contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center

' ': in Oshawa by calling I-800-263-3777 (English) or

:lG.* i: ' 1-800-263-7854 (French), ...... 'I .. I,

...... , ., ..8-2 For prompt assistance, please have the following Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance information available to give the Customer Information bookletfor addresses of Canadian and Assistance Representative: GM Overseas offices. 0 Your name, address, home and business When contacting Chevrolet/Geo, please remember that telephone numbers your concern will likely be resolvedby the dealer, using the dealer’sfacilities, equipment and personnel. Thatis 0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available why we suggest you followStep One first if you have from the vehicle registrationor title, or the plate at a concern. the topleft of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Customer Assistance for Text 0 Dealership name and location Telephone (TTY) Users 0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage To assist customers who aredeaf, hard of hearing, or 0 Nature of concern speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet/Geo has TTY equipment available at its We encourage you tocall us so we can give your inquiry Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can prompt attention. However,if you wish to write communicate with Chevrolet/Geoby dialing: Chevrolet/Geo, write to: 1-800-833-CHEV. (TTY users in Canada can dial Chevrolet/Geo 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047

8-3 Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-'800-CHEV-USA :Assistance .Program (1-800-243-8872). This toll-free numberwill provide you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems.If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a nationwide networkof dealer recommended service providers. Roadside membershipis free, however some services may incur costs. Roadside offers two levelsof service to the customer, Basic Care and Courtesy" Care: c 0 Toll-free number, 1 -800-CHEV-USA 1 0 Free towing for warranty repairs Ir 0 Basic over-the-phone technical advice 0 Available dealer services at reasonable costs (ie., wrecker services, locksmith/key service, glass repair, etc.)

ROADSIDE Courtesy TM Care PROVIDES: To enhance Chevrolet/Geo's ,strong commitment to 0 Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above) customer satisfaction, Chevrolet/Geois excited to Plus: announce the establishmentof the Chevrolet/Geo 0 FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer Roadside Assistance Center. As the ownerof a 1996 from a legal roadway) Chevrolet/Geo, membershipin Roadside Assistance is free. 0 FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost on the road or locked inside)

8-4 0 FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road) For complete program details,see your Chevrolet/Geo dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. 0 FREE Jump Start (at homeor on the road) The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that Fuel Delivery of fuel delivered on FREE ($5 will provide you with quality and priority service. When the road) roadside services are required, our advisors will explain Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportationfor any payment obligations thatmay be incurred for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy utilizing outside services. Transportation willbe offered in conjunction with the For prompt assistance when calling, please havethe coverage provided bythe Bumper-to-Bumper New following available togive to the advisor: Vehicle Limited Warrantyto eligible purchasers of 1996 Chevrolet/Geo passengercar and light duty trucks. Vehicle Identification Number (Please see your selling dealerfor details.) License plate number NOTE: Courtesy Careis available to Retail and Retail Vehiclecolor Lease Customers operating 1996 and newer Chevrolet/Geo vehicles for a period of 36 months/36,OOO miles, 0 Vehiclelocation whichever Occurs first.All Courtesy Care services mustbe 0 Telephone number where you can be reached pre-arranged by Chevrolet/Geo Roadside or Dealer Service Management. Vehiclemileage Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part ofor Description of problem included in the coverage provided bythe New Vehicle Please refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure Limited Warranty. Chevrolet/Geo reserves the rightto inside your owner information portfoliofor full modify or discontinueBasic Care and Courtesy Care program details. at any time. Canadian Roadside Assistance 0 Up to $10 daily fuel allowancefor rides provided by another person (i.e.,friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu Vehicles purchasedin Canada have an extensive of rental for any overnight warranty repairup to Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere five days. in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the NOTE: All Courtesy Transportation arrangements separate brochure provided by the dealeror call will be administered by your Chevrolet/Geo dealer 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. service management. Claim amounts should reflect Courtesy Wansportation all actual costs. Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportationfor 0 Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation is not partof customers needing warranty service. Courtesy the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Transportation will be offeredin conjunction with the Warranty. Chevrolet/Geo reserves the right to make coverage provided by the Bumper-to-Bumper New any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time without notification. Vehicle Limited Warrantyto retail purchasers of 1996 Chevrolet/Geo passenger cars and light duty trucks 0 For additional program details, contact your (please see your selling dealerfor details). Chevrolet/Geo dealer. Courtesy Transportation includes: In Canada, please consult yourGM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation. One way shuttle ride for any warranty repair completed during the same day. Some state insurance regulations makeit impractical to rent vehicles to people under21 years of age. If you are 0 Up to $30 maximum daily vehicle rental allowance for under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, any overnight warranty repair up to five days,OR Chevrolet/Geo will reimburse up to$3O/day for Up to $30 maximum daily cab, bus, or other documented transportation you receive. transportation allowance in lieuof rental for any overnight warranty repairup to five days, OR For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle There may be instances where an impartial third party Coverage period inthe New Vehicle Limited Warranty, can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement interim transportation may be available underthe regarding vehicle repairs or interpretationof the New Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assistin resolving these dealer for details. The Roadside Assistance programis disagreements, Chevrolet/Geo voluntarily participatesin available only in the UnitedStates and Canada. BBB AUTO LINE. GM Participation in BBB AUTO BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to LINE -- Alternative Dispute settle disputes between customers and automobile Resolution Program" manufacturers. This programis available free of charge *This program may not be available in all states, to customers who currently own leaseor a GM vehicle. depending on state law. Canadianowners refer to your If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the limitations and/or to discontinue its participationin following address: this program. BBB AUTO LINE Both Chevrolet/Geo and your Chevrolet/Geo dealer are Council of Better Business Bureaus committed to making sure you are completely satisfied 4200 Wilson Boulevard with your new vehicle.Our experience has shown that,if a Suite 800 situation arises whereyou feel your concern has not been Arlington, VA 22203 adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful. Telephone: 1-800-955-5100

8-7 To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a statementof the natureof your complaint. TO THE UNITED STATES Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and GOVERNMENT other factors. If you believe that your vehiclehas a defect which could We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should Procedure before you resortto AUTO LINE, but you immediately inform the National Highway Traffic may contact theBBB at any time. TheBBB will attempt Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to to resolve the complaint servingas an intermediary notifying General Motors. between you and Chevrolet/Geo. If this mediation is If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled investigation, andif it finds that a safety defect exists in where eligible customers may present their case to an a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy impartial third-party arbitrator. campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved The arbitrator will makea decision which you may in individual problems between you, your dealeror accept or reject. If you accept the decision,GM will be General Motors. bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety procedure should ordinarily take about40 days from the Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393(or 366-0123 in the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Washington, D.C. area) or write to: Some state lawsmay require you to use this program NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program Washington, D.C. 20590 or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the Chevrolet/Geo Customer You can also obtain other information about motor Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. vehicle safety from the Hotline.

8-8 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO Service and Owner Publications THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada,and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect,you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, OntarioKlG 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situationlike this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: .. Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and Chevrolet/Geo other service literature are availablefor purchase for all Customer Assistance Center current and many past model General Motors vehicles. P.O. Box 7047 Troy, Michigan 48007-7047 Toll-free telephone numbersfor ordering information: In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) United States . . . . . 1-800-551-4123 or 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write: Canada ...... 1-800-668-5539 General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 8-9 Service Manuals number of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive service; others will describe expensive service. Some Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair will adviseof new or unexpected conditions, and others information for all chassis and body systems. They may help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater are meantfor qualified technicians. In some cases understanding of their vehicle. They are also usefulfor bulletins refer to service manuals, specialized tools, owners with the appropriate skill level or training who equipment and safety procedures necessaryto service wish to perform“do-it-yourself’ service. These are the vehicle. Since these bulletins are issued throughout authentic General Motors service manuals meantfor the model year and beyond, an indexis required and professional, qualified technicians. published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. Service Bulletins Subscriptions are available.You can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously,or ask a GM Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly dealer tosee an index or individual bulletin. sent to all General Motors dealerships.GM monitors product performance in the field. When service methods Owner Publications are found which promote better service GMon vehicles, Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner bulletins are createdto help the technician perform assistance booklets provide owners with general better service. Service bulletins may involve any operation and maintenance information.

8-10 Section 9 Index

AirBag ...... 1. 17 Transaxle ...... 2-10 How Does it Restrain ...... 1-21 Transaxle Check ...... 7-43 How it Works ...... 1. 19 Transaxle Fluid ...... 6-16 Location ...... 1-19 Transaxle Operation ...... 2-12 Readiness Light ...... 1 .18. 2.45 Transaxle Park Mechanism Check...... 7-45 Servicing ...... 1-22 What Makes it Inflate ...... 1-20 What Will You See After it Inflates ...... 1-21 Backing UP While Driving a Trailer ...... 4-35 When Should it Inflate ...... 1-20 Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement ...... 6-37 Air Cleaner ...... 6-15 Battery ...... 6-30 Air Conditioning ...... 3-2 Jump Starting ...... 5-2 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...... 6.63. 6.64 Warnings ...... 5-2.5-4 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...... 6-42 BBB Auto Line ...... 8-7 Antenna ...... 3-18 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...... 8-7 Antifreeze ...... 6-21 Brake Anti-Lock Adjustment ...... 6-30 Brakes ...... 4-6 Fluid ...... 6-27 Brake System Active Light ...... 2-49 Master Cylinder ...... 6-27 Brake System Warning Light ...... 2.47. 4.6 Parking ...... 2-18 Appearance Care ...... 6-44 Pedal Travel ...... 6-29 Appearance Care Materials ...... 6-53 Replacing System Parts ...... 6-30 ArbitrationProgram ...... 8-7 System Warning Light ...... 2-46 Ashtrays ...... 2-36 Trailer ...... 4-34 Audio Systems ...... 3-5 Transaxle Shift Interlock ...... 2-21. 7-44 Automatic Transaxle Shift Interlock Check...... 7-44 Starting Your Engine . ... 2-10 Wear ...... 6-29 9-1 Brakes.Anti-Lock ...... 4-6 Top Strap ...... 1-45 Braking ...... 4-5 Where to Put ...... 1-44 Braking in Emergencies ...... 4-8 Cigarette Lighter ...... 2-36 Break-In. New Vehicle ...... 2-8 Circuit Breakers and Fuses ...... 6-56 BTSI ...... 2-21 Cleaner.Air ...... 6-15 BTSICheck ...... 7-44 Cleaning Built-In Child Restraint ...... 1-30 Aluminum Wheels ...... 6-50 Adjusting the Harness Height ...... 1-32 Built-in Child Restraint ...... 6-48 Removing the Child ...... 1-42 Fabric ...... 6-45. 6-46 Securing ...... 1-37 Glass ...... 6-48 Storing ...... 1-43 Inside of Your Geo ...... 6-45 Bulb Replacement ...... 6-3 1 InstrumentPanel ...... 6-48 Leather ...... 6-47 Outside of Your Geo ...... 6-49 Canadian Roadside Assistance ...... 8-6 Special Problems ...... 6-46 Capacities and Specifications ...... 6-62 Stains ...... 6-46 Carbon Monoxide ...... 2-22. 4-27 Tires ...... 6-51 Cassette Deck Service ...... 7-42 Vinyl ...... 6-47 Cassette Tape Player ...... 3-8. 3- 11 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...... 6-49 Cassette Tape Player Care ...... 3-18 Climate Control System ...... 3-1 CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 3- 15 Clock. Setting the ...... 3-5. 3-6 Center Passenger Position. Rear Seat ...... 1-27 Clutch Adjustment ...... 6-20 Certification Label ...... 4-29 Comfort Controls ...... 3-1 Chains. Tire ...... 6-44 Compact Disc Care ...... 3-18 Changing a Flat Tire ...... 5-23 Compact Disc Player ...... 3-11 Charging System Light ...... 2-46 Compact Spare Tire ...... 5-33 Check Engine Light ...... 2-50 Console Storage Area ...... 2-36 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...... 1-54 Control of a Vehicle ...... 4-5 Chemical Paint Spotting ...... 6-52 Convex Outside Mirror 2-35 Child Restraints ...... 1-44 ...... Coolant ...... 6-21 Built-In ...... 1-30 Recovery Tank ...... 5-15. 5-17 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position...... 1-47 Cooling System ...... 5-15 Securing in the Rear Outside Seat Position...... 1-45 Courtesy Transportation ...... 8-6 Sepllring ir +heRight Front Seat Position ...... 1-49 . . Cruise Control ...... 2-28 Driving Ending Out of ...... 2-31 City ...... ; ...... 4-19 Erasing Speed Memory ...... 2-31 Defensive ...... 4-1 Increasing Speed While Using ...... 2-31 Drunken ...... 4-2 Passing Another Vehicle While Using ...... 2-31 Freeway ...... 4-20 Reducing Speed While Using ...... 2-31 In a Blizzard...... 4-26 Resuming a Set Speed ...... 2-30 In Foreign Countries ...... 6-3 Setting ...... 2-29 In the Rain ...... 4-16 Using On Hills ...... 2-31 Night ...... 4-14 Cupholder ...... 2-36 On Grades While Towing a Trailer ...... 4-37 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ...... 8-3 On Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 4-22 Customer Assistance. Information ...... 8- 1 On Snow and Ice ...... 4-25 Customer Satisfaction Procedure...... 8- 1 Through Water ...... 4-18 Wet Roads ...... ; ...... 4-16 Winter ...... 4-24 Damage ' With a Trailer ...... 4-35 Finish ...... 6-51 Drunken Driving ...... 4-2 SheetMetal ...... 6-51 Daytime Running Lamps ...... 2-3 2. Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ...... 2-53 Electrical Equipment. Adding ...... 2-1 1. 6.55 DeadBattery ...... 5-2 Electrical System ...... 6-55 Defects, Reporting Safety ...... 8-8 Engine ...... 6-8 Defensive Driving ...... 4-1 Compartment Fuse Blocks ...... 6.58. 6.59 Defogger, Rear Window ...... 3-5 Coolant ...... 6.21.6.22 Defogging ...... 3-4 Coolant Level Check ...... 7-42 Defrosting ...... 3-4 Coolant Temperature Gage ...... 2-49 Dimensions,Vehicle ...... 6-64 Exhaust ...... 2-22 Dome Lamps ...... 2-33 Identification ...1 ...... 6-54 Door Oil Level Check ...... 7-42 Locks ...... 2-3 Overheating ...... 5-13 Storagepocket ...... 2-35 Running While Parked ...... 2-23 Drive Position, Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-14 StartingYour ...... 2-10 DriverPosition ...... 1-10

9-3 Engine Oil ...... 6-9 Fuel ...... 6-2 . Adding ...... 6-10 Canada ...... 6-3 ... Additives ...... 6- 13 Filling YOWTank ...... 6-4 .. Checking ...... 6-10 Gage ...... 2-54- Pressure Light ...... 2-52 In Foreign Countries ...... 6-3 'Used ...... L 6-14 Remote Door Release Lever ...... 6-4 What Kind to Use ...... 6-11.6-12. 6-13 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 6-56 'When to Change ...... , ...... 6-14 Ethan01 .-...... 6-3 Exhaust. Engine ...... 2-22 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature ...... 2-49 Fuel ...... 2-54 . Fabric Cleaning' ...... 6.45.6.46 GAWR ...... 4-29 ..Fabric .Protection ...... 1...... 6-46 Gear Positions. Manual Trbsaxle ...... 2-16 Fifth Gear. Manual Transaxle ...... 2- 16 Glove Box ...... 2-35 Filling Your Tank ...... 6-4 Grws Axle Weight Rating ...... 4-29 . .Filter, Air ...... 6-15 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...... 4-29.. Finish Care ...... Franqais en 6-50 Guide ...... 11 FinishDamage ...... 6-51 GVWR ...... 4-29 First Gear. Manual Transaxle...... -2-16 Flashers. Hazard Warning ...... 5-1 Flash-to-PassFeature ...... 2-27 Halogen Bulbs ...... 6-31 Flat Tire. Changing ...... 5-23 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 5-1 Fluid Capacities ...... 6-63 Headlamps ...... 2-32 Fluid Level Check 7-43 Bulb Replacement ...... 6-31 ...... Higmow Beam Changer 2-26 . Fluids and Lubricants ...... , ...... 7-47 ...... Folding Rear Seatback ...... '1-4 &Reminder ...... 2-32 Foreign Countries. Fuel ...... 6-3 HeadRestraints ,...... l-4 Fourth Gear. Manual Transaxle ...... 2- 16 Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance ...... 8-3 French Language Manual ...... ii Heating ...... 3-3 . Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb. Replacement...... 6-33 High-Beam Headlamps ...... 2-26 Front Towing ...... 5-9 H?ghway Hypnosis ...... 4-22 Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement ...... 6-33 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 4-22

9.4. . Hitches. Trailer ...... 4-33 KeyLock Cylinders Service ...... 7-43 Hood Keys ...... 2-1 Checking Things Under ...... 6-6 Latch Operation' Check ...... 7-42 Prop ...... 6-7 'Labels Release ...... 6-6 Certification ...... 4-29 Horn ...... 2-24 Service Parts Identification ...... ;. 6-54 Hydroplaning ...... 4-18 ' Tire-LoadingInformation ...... 4-28 Vehicle Identification Number ...... 6-54 Lamps ...... 2-32 Ignition Positions ...... 2-8 Daytime Running ...... ; ...... 2-32 Inflation, Tire ...... 6-38 Dome ...... 2-33 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...... 2-34 Interior ...... 2-33 Inspections ...... 7-46 On Reminder ...... 2-32 Brake System ...... 7-46 Reading ...... 2-33 Exhaust .Systems ...... 7-46 Leaving Your Vehicle ...... 2-5 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot ...... 7-46 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...... 2-20 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ...... 7-46 Lighter ...... 2-36 Radiator and Heater Hose ...... 7-46 Lights Steeririg ...... : ...... 7-46 Air Bag Readiness ...... 1- 18,2-.45 Suspension ...... ' ...... 7-46 Anti-Lock Brake .System Active ...... 2-49 ~ThrottleLinkage...... 7-46 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...... 2-47, 4-6 InstrumentPanel ...... : 2-40 Brake System Warning ...... 2-46 . Brightness Control ...... 2-33 Charging System ...... 2-46 Cleaning ...... 6-48 CheckEngine ...... 2-50 Fuse Blocks ...... 6-56. 6-60 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ...... 2-53 OptionalCluster ...... 2-43 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...... ,..... 2-52 Standard Cluster ...... ' ...... 2-42 Overdrive Off ...... ' ...... 2-53 Interior Lamps ...... 2-33 Rear Window Defogger ...... 2-54 Safety' Belt Reminder ...... 1-6, 2-45 Loading Your, Vehicle ...... 4-28 Jack. Tire ...... 5-25 Lock-Out Switch ...... 2-24 Jump Starting ...... , ...... 5-2

9-5 Locks ...... 2-3 Shiftspeeds ...... 2-17 Cylinder ...... 7-43 Starting Your Engine ...... 2-10 Door ...... 2-3 Manual Front Seat ...... 1 . 1 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...... 7-43 ManualMirror ...... 2-34 Power Door ...... 2-4 Methanol ...... 6-3 Rear Door Security ...... 2-4 Mirrors ...... 2-34 Remote Trunk Release ...... 2-7 Convex Outside ...... 2-35 Steering Column Lock Check ...... 7-45 Inside Daymight Rearview ...... 2-34 Trunk Release ...... 2-6 Manual ...... 2-34 Low Gear. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-14 Power Remote Control ...... 2-34 Lubricants and Fluids ...... 7-47 Visor Vanity ...... 2-37 Lubrication Service. Body ...... 7-43 MMT ...... 6-3 Mountain Roads ...... 4-22 Maintenance. NO~AReplacement parts ...... 6-62 Maintenance Record ...... 7 -49 Neutral. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-13 Maintenance Schedule ...... 7-1 Neutral. Manual Transaxle ...... 2-16 Long Tripmighway Definition ...... 7-5 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 2-8 Long Tripmighway Intervals ...... 7.5. 7.29 Nightvision ...... 4-15 Owner Checks and Services...... 7-42 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 7-46 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...... 7-47 Odometer ...... 2-44 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...... 7-3 Odometer. Trip ...... 2-44 Short Trip/City Definition ...... 7-4 Off-Road Recovery ...... 4-11 Short Trip/City Intervals ...... 7.4. 7.7 Oil. Engine ...... 6-9 Maintenance. Underbody ...... 6-52 Oil Pressure Light ...... 2-52 Making Turns While Driving a Trailer ...... 4-36 Outside Passenger Positions. Rear Seat ...... 1-24 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 2-50 Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-15 Manual Transaxle ...... 2- 10. 2. 16 Overdrive Off Light ...... 2-53 Fluid ...... 6-19 Overheating Engine ...... 5-13 Shifting ...... 2-16 Owner Checks and Services...... 7-42 Owner Publications. Ordering ...... 8-10

9-6 Paint Spotting. Chemical ...... 6-52 Rain. Driving In ...... 4-16 Park ReadingLamps ...... 2-33 Automatic Transaxle ...... 2- 12 Rear Shifting Into ...... 249 Center Passenger Positions ...... 1-27 Shifting Out of ...... 2-21 Combination Lamp Bulb Replacement ...... 6-35 Parking Door Security Locks ...... 2-4 AtNight ...... 2-7 Parking Lamp Bulb Replacement ...... 6-34 Brake ...... 2-18 Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...... 1-24 Brake Mechanism Check ...... 7-45 SeatPassengers ...... 1-23 Lamp Bulb Replacement ...... 6-34 Towing ...... 5-11 On Hills with a Trailer ...... 4-37 Window Defogger ...... 3-5 Over Things That Burn ...... 2-22 Window Defogger Light ...... 2-54 Your Vehicle. Manual Transaxle ...... 2-21 Rearview Mirrors Passing ...... 4-11 Convex Outside ...... 2-35 While Driving a Trailer ...... 4-35 Inside Daymight ...... 2-34 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 7-46 Manual Adjust ...... 2-34 Power Power Remote Control ...... 2-34 DooiLocks ...... 2-4 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...... 1-2 Remote Control Mirrors ...... 2-34 Recovery Hooks ...... 5-35 Steering ...... 4-9 Recovery Tank. Coolant ...... 5-15. 5-17 Steering Fluid ...... 6-24 Refrigerants. Air Conditioning ...... 6-63. 6-64 Windows ...... 2-24 Remote Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts ...... 1-23 Fuel Door Release Lever ...... 6-4 Problems on the Road ...... 5-1 Trunk Lock Release ...... 2-7 Publications. Service and Owner ...... 8-9 Replacement Bulbs ...... 6-61 Parts ...... 6-12 Radiator ...... 5-20 Wheel ...... 6-42 Radiator Pressure Cap ...... 5.15. 6.23 Replacing Safety Belts ...... 1-55 Radio Reception ...... 3-17 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 8-8 Radios ...... 3.6.3.8.3.11

. Restraints Smaller Children and Babies ...... 1-28 Built-In Child ...... 1-30 Use During Pregnancy ...... 1-23 Checking ...... 1-54 WhyTheyWork ...... 1-6 Child ...... 1-44 Safety Chains ...... 4-34 Head ...... 1-4 Safety Defects. Reporting ...... 8-8 Replacing Parts After a Crash ...... 1-55 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...... iii System Check ...... 7-43 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...... 7-3 Reverse. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2- 13 Seat Operation Check ...... 7-43 Reverse. Manual Transaxle ...... 2- 17 Seatback Right Front Passenger Position ...... 1-23 Rear Folding ...... 1-4 Roadside Assistance ...... 8-4 RecliningFront ...... 1-2 Roadside Assistance. Canadian ...... 8-6 Seats Rocking Your Vehicle ...... 5-35 Controls ...... 1-1 Rotation.Tire ...... 6-39 Folding Rear Seatback ...... 1-4 ManualFront ...... 1-1 Removing a Child from the Built-in Child Restraint. . 1-42 safety Belt Extender ...... 1-54 Restraint Systems ...... 1-1 SafetyBelts ...... 1-5 Securing a Child in the Built-in Child Restraint... .' . 1-37 Adults ...... 1-10 Securing a Child Restraint ...... 1-45. 1-47. 1-49 Care ...... 6-48 Storing the Built-in Child Restraint ...... 1-43 Children ...... 1-28 Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-14 Driver Position ...... 1- 10 Second Gear. Manual Transaxle ...... 2-16 Extender ...... 1-54 Service ...... 6-1 How to Wear Properly ...... 1- 10 Bulletins. Ordering ...... 8-10 IncorrectUsage ...... 1-13. 1-52. 1-53 Manuals. Ordering ...... 8-10 LapBelt ...... 1-27 Parts Identification Label ...... 6-54 Lap-Shoulder ...... 1-10. 1-24 Publications. Ordering ...... 8-9 Larger Children ...... 1-5 1 Work. Doing Your Own ...... 6-1 Questions and Answers ...... 1-9 Service and Appearance Care ...... 6-1 Rear Seat Passengers ...... 1-23 Service and Owner Publications ...... 8-9 Reminder Light ...... 1-6. 2-45 Service Publications ...... 8-9 Replacing After a Crash ...... 1-55 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Geo ...... 1-22 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 1-23

9-8 Sheet Metal Damage ...... 6-51 Theft ...... 2-7 Shift Lever ...... 2- 12. 2.16 Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player ...... 3-15 Shiftspeeds ...... 2-17 Thermostat ...... 6-24 Shifting Third Gear.. Manual Transaxle ...... 2-16 Into Park (P) ...... '2-19 Tilt Wheel ...... 2-25 Manual Transaxle ...... 2-16 Time. Setting the ...... 3-5. 3-6 Out of Park (P) ...... 2-21 Tire Chains ...... 6-44 Signaling Turns ...... 2-26 Tire Loading ...... 4-28 . Skidding ...... 4-13 Tire-Loading Information Label ...... 4-28 Sound Equipment. Adding ...... 3-17 Tires ...... 6-37 Spare Tire. Compact ...... 5-33 Alignment and Balance ...... 6-42 Specifications and Capacities ...... 6-62 Buyirig New ...... 6-41 Specifications. Engine ...... 6-62 Chains ...... 6-44 Speech Impaiied. Customer Assistance ...... 8-3 Changing a Flat ...... 5-23 Speedometer ...... 2-44 Cleaning ...... 6-51 Stains, Cleaning ...... 6-46 Compact Spare ...... 5-33 Starter Switch Check...... 7-44 Inflation ...... 6-38 Starting Your Engine ...... : .. 2-10 Inflation Check ...... 7-42 Steam ...... 5-13 . Inspection and Rotation ...... 6-39 Steering ...... 4-9 Loading ...... 4-28 Column Lock Check ...... 7-45 Pressure ...... 6-38 In Emergencies ...... 4- 10 Temperature ...... 6-42 . Power ...... 4-9 Traction ...... 6-42 Tips ...... 4-9 Treadwear ...... 6-41 StorageCompartments ...... 2-35 Uniform Quality Grading ...... 6-41 Storage. Vehicle ...... 6-30 Wear Indicators ...... 6-40 Stuck: In Sand. Mud, Ice or Snow ...... 5-34 Wheel Replacement ...... 6-42 Sunroof ...... 2-38 WhenIt's Time for New ...... 6-40 Sun Visors ...... 2-37 Top Strap ...... 1-45 Symbols. Vehicle ...... v Torque. Wheel Nut ...... 5-31, 6-62 Towing a Trailer ...... 4-30 Towing Your Vehicle ...... 57 Tachometer ...... 2-44 Tape Player Care ...... 3- 18 Trailer Vehicle Backing Up ...... 4-35 Control ...... 4-5 . Brakes ...... 4-34 DamageWarnings ...... iv Driving on Grades ...... 4-37 Dimensions ...... 6-64 Driving with ...... 4-35 Identification Number ...... 6-54 Following Distance ...... 4-35 Loading ...... 4-28 Hitches ...... 4-33 Storage ...... 6-30 Maintenance When Towing ...... 4-38 Ventilation System ...... 3-3 Making Turns ...... 4-36 Visors, Sun ...... I ...... ;. 2-37 ... Parking on Hills ...... 4-37 Visor Vanity Mirrors ...... 2-37 ..Passing- ...... 4-35 .. Safety Chains ...... 4-34 warning Devices ...... 5-2 Tongue Weight ...... 4-32 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators...... 2-44 Total Weight on Tires ...... 4-33 Washer Fluid, Windshield ...... 2-28,6-25. 7-48 Towing ...... 4-30 Washing Your Vehicle ...... 6-49 Turn Signals ...... 4-36 Weatherstrips ...... 6-49 Weight ...... 4-32 Weight of the Trailer ...... 4-32 Transaxle Fluid Weight of the Trailer Tongue ...... 4-32 Automatic ...... 6- 16 Wheel Manual ...... 6-19 Alignment ...... 6-42 Transportation. Courtesy :...... 8-6 Nut Torque ...... 5-31, 6-62 Trip Odometer ...... 2-44 Replacement ...... 6-42 Tnxnk ...... 2-6 Tilt ...... 2-25 LockRelease ...... 2-6 Wrench ...... 5-25 Remote Lock Release 1 ...... 2-7 Windows ...... 2-24 TTYUsers ...... 8-3 Power ...... 2-24 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ...... 2-26 WindshieldWasher ...... 2-27 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...... 2-25 Fluid ...... 2-28,6-25. 7-48 Turn Signals While Towing a Trailer ...... 4-36 Fluid Level Check ...... 7-42 Windshield Wiper ...... 2-27 Fuses ...... 6-55 -underbodyFlushing Service ...... 7-45 Winter Driving ...... 4-24 Underbody Maintenance 6-52 ...... Wrecker Towing ...... 5-7 Wrench, Wheel ...... 5-25 . 9-10