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I993 Owner’s Manual 0Chevrolet Cavalier Table of Contents introduction How to Use this Manual ...... 6

Part I Seats & SafetyBelts , ‘I . . i,...... Part 2 Features & Controls ...... 47 = Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems . . . I O! Part 4 Your Driving and the Road . . , ...... 123 I Part 5 Problems on the Road...... a . . . a Part 6 Service & Appearance Care ...... I95 Part 7 Maintenance Schedule ...... 259 r Part 8 Customer Assistance Information . . . . .281 I Includes “ReportingSafety Defects” on page 286 Part 9 Index ...... 295 Service Station Information . . . .Last Page

Printed in USA 10202145 B Second Printing . important Notes About this Manual Please keep this manual in your Chevrolet, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. This manual includes the latest information at the timeit was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.

Note to Canadian Owners For vehicles firstsold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.

Published by Chevrolet Motor Division The word Chevrolet, the Chevrolet emblem and the General Motors Corporation name Cavalier are registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. The word Delco is a registered trademark of the General Motors Corporation.

@ Copyright 1992 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division. All rights reserved.

2 w The dynumic William C “Billy ’’ Durant shlfted gearsfram muking carriages to I making cars, forming half the team that gave birth to Chevrolet.

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Louis Chevrolet,the other half of the team, at the wheel of his experimental “Classic Six,” which enteredproduction in 1912. That year 2999 vehicles wereproduced. In Januuy 1942, Chevrolet fictorics k were convirted to militaty production in an all-out@ort to achieve victoryin Europe and the Pacific.. . but millionsof Americans already owned a “Chevy.”

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I I The legacyof America’s favorite I I sportscar began in 1953, when 319 hand- In 1932 Chevrolet introduced assembled white Corvettes launched the ,,,-+--- the Synchro-Mesh transmission d 7 firstuse of aJiberglassbody in a I and ofleredahost of accessories- i including such nicetiesas a clock! The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public-and was poweredby an available fuel-injectedV8.

60's automotive excitement m7 included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Your new Chevrolet continuesa tradition of quality and value. Camuro, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8. How to Use this Manual

Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Part 7: Maintenance Schedule Using Your 1993 Chevrolet This part tells you when to perform Owner's Manual Part 1: Seats and Safety Belts vehicle maintenance and what fluids and Many people read their owner's manual This part tells you how to use your seats lubricants to use. from beginning toend when they first and safety belts properly. Part 8: Customer Assistance receive their new vehicle. This will help Part 2: Features & Controls Information you learn about the features and controls This part explains how to start and This part tells you how to contact for your vehicle.In this manual, you'll operate your Chevrolet. Chevrolet for assistance and how to get find that pictures and words work service publications. Italso gives you together to explain things quickly. Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio information onReporting Safety Defects. Systems There arenine parts with color-tabbed Part 9: Index This part tells you how to adjust the pages in this manual. Each part begins Here's an alphabetical listingof almost with a brief list of contents, so you can ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. every subject in this manual. You can usually tell at a glance if that part use it to quickly find somethingyou contains the informationyou want. Part 4: Your Driving and the Road want to read. You can bend the manual slightly to Here you'll find helpful information and Service Station Information reveal the color tabs that helpyou find a tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. This is a quick reference of service part. information. You can find it on the last page of this manual.

5 I Satiety Warnings and Symbols Vehicle Damage Warnings You will find a numberof safety You will also find a red circle with a Also, in this book you will find these cautions in this book. We use yellow slash through it in this book. This safety blue notices: and the word CAUTION to tellyou symbol means: about things that couldhurt you if you NOTICE I were to ignore the warning. I Don’t hese mean there is somct Don’t do this ould damage your vehicle. Don’t let this happen These mean there is somethiq 8 In the blue notice area, we tell you other L that could hurt you or about something thatcan damage your ople. I vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it In the yellow caution area, we tell you could be costly.But the notice will tell what the hazard is. Then we tell you you what to do to help avoid the what to do to help avoid or reduce the damage. hazard. Please read these cautions. If When you read other manuals, you you don’t, you or others could be hurt. might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in differentcolors or in different words. In this manual, we’ve used the familiar words andcolors that Chevrolet has used for years. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use thesame colors, and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

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Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you will These symbols are important for you These symbols have to do with your find on your vehicle. For example, these and your passengers whenever your lights: symbols are used on an original battery: vehicle is driven:

Master Lighting Switch Caution Possible Injury Fasten Safety Belts ai w Turn Signal Direction Protect Eyes by Shielding Door LocWUnlock

Hazard Warning Flashers Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns

Avoid Sparks or Flames Headlight High Beam

Spark or Flame Could Parking Lights Explode Battery pi These symbols are on some of your These symbols are usedon warning and Here are some other symbols you may controls: indicator lights: see:

Windshield Wipers Engine Coolant Fuse Temperature cc - 1 TrunkRelease Windshield Washer Battery Charging System

Windshield Defroster Fuel Lighter

Horn Rear Window Defogger Engine Oil Pressure wbl Ventilating Fan Brake

Hood Release Power Window Anti-Lock Brakes (@I

9 Notes I . Part I Seats & Safety Belts

HereYOU’II find information about Seats and Seat Controls ...... 12 the seats in your Chevrolet and how SafetyBelts ...... 17 to use your safety belts properly. You How.to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...... 22 can also learn about some things DriverPosition ...... 23 you should not do with safety belts. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...... 27 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 27 RearSeatPassengers ...... 28 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...... 30 Center Passenger Position ...... 32 Children ...... 33 Smaller Children and Babies...... 34 Child Restraints ...... 35 LargerChildren ...... 43 SafetyBeltExtender ...... 44 Replacing Safety Belts Aftera Crash ...... 45

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Seats and Seat Controls Manual Front Seat Reclining Front Seatback This section tells you about the seats- To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on how to adjust them-and also about 1the outer side of the seat andmove the IC" , reclining seatbacks and head restraints. I , You can lose control of the seatback to where you want it. Release - b vehicle if you try to adjust a 1the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up manual driver's seat while the on the lever and the seat willgo to an vehicle is moving. The sudden 1upright position. movement could startle and But don't have a seatback reclined if confuse you, or make you push a -Jourvehicle is moving. pedal when you don't want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

Move the lever under the front seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever andtry tc 3 move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place.

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I Head Restraints I lVlV 9u Head restraints are fixed on some Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle isin motion can be vehicles and adjustable on others. Slide A dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’tdo their job an adjustable head restraint up or down when you’re reclined like this. so that the top of the restraint is closest The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. to the top of your ears. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving This position reduces the chance of a neck or other injuries. neck injury in a crash. The lapbelt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your On some models, the head restraints tilt abdomen. The belt forces would be there, notat your pelvic bones. This could forward and rearward also. cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in theseat and wear your safety belt properly.

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I Mama/ 4- Way Adjustab/e Driver’s I Front Seatback Latches Seat (OPTION) (2-DOOR MODELS) There are two levers atthe front of the You can lose control of the In 2-door models, the front seatback seat. The left lever adjusts the seat b vehicle if you try to adjust a folds forward to let people get into the forward and back. The right lever manual driver’s seat while the back seat. Your seatback will move back adjusts the angle of the front of the seat. vehicle is moving. The sudden and forth freely, unless you come to a movement could startle and sudden stop. Then it will lock in place. To Adjust the Seat’s Forward and confuse you, or make you push a Rearward Movement: There’s one time the seatbackmay not pedal when you don’t want to. fold without some help from you. That’s Lift the left lever up and adjustthe seat Adjust the driver’s seat only when if your vehicle is parked going downa forward or back. Then release the lever the vehicle is not moving. fairly steep hill. and try to move the seat to be certain that it is locked in place. To fold a front seatback forward, push the seatback toward the rearas you lift To Raise or Lower the Front of the this latch. Then the seatback will fold Seat: forward. The latch must be downfor the Lift the right lever, and lean forward or seat to work properly. backward.

... 14 Easy-Entry Seat (RS 2-DOOR AND 2-24 MODELS) The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to getin and out of the rear seat. When you push down on therear latch and tilt the rightfront seatback fully forward, the whole seat will slide Split Fbld-Down Rear Seat forward. (OPTION) If the seatback isn’t locked, it After someone gets into the rear seat To Open: 4 L could move forward in a area, move the right front seatback to Pull forward on the seat tab. sudden stop or crash. That could its original position. Then move the cause injury to the person sitting seat rearward until it locks. To Close: there. Always press rearward on Push the seatbackup to its original the seatback to be sure it is locked. position. If easyentry right front Push seatback solidly up against the an back plate to ensure inertial latch will b seat isn’t locked, it can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the hook. person sitting there could be injured, After you’ve used it, be sure to push rearward on an easy-entry seat to be sure it is locked.

To get out, again tilt the seatback fully forward. Seats & Safety Belts

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Folding Rear Wagon Seats To add more cargo room, your rear To Lower the Split Folding Rear Seat: 2. Push down on the filler panel and the seatback can be easily foldeddown. Be 1. There is a release lever onthe side of seatback so they lock into a level sure to check your seatback latchesnow each seat. Pull the release lever position. and then by pushing the seatback back forward and pull the seatback and forth. If they do not latch properly, forward and down. have them checked by your dealer. Remember to keep safety beltsclear of seat hinges and latchesso they are not damaged when you raise and lower the seatback.

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Safety Belts: To Raise the Split Folding Rear Seat: To Lower the One-Piece Rear Seat: They're For Everyone 1. Push down on the edge of the 1. Pull down on the release lever located This part of the manual tells you how to seatback and pull upthe filler panel. on the right side of the seat. use safety belts properly. It also tells you 2. Lift the seatback until it locks in 2. Pull the seatback forward and down. some things you should not do with place. Push back and forth onthe Once folded, the weight of the one- safety belts. seatback to be sure it is locked in piece seatback will hold it down. place. To Raise the One-Piece Rear Seat: 1. Lift the seatback until it locks in place. Push back and forth on the seatback to be sure it is locked in place.

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Safety Belts: This figure lights up when you turn the You never know if you’ll be in a crash. Z7iey’re For Everyone (Cant.) key to Run or Start when your safety If you do have a crash, you don’t know belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a if it will be a badone. chime, too. It’s the reminder to buckle A few crashes are very mild. In them, * Don’t let anyone ride where UP. you won’t get hurt even if you’re not d theycan’t wear a safety belt I n many states and Canadian provinces, buckled up. And some crashes can beso properly. If you are in a crash and le law says to wear safety belts. Here’s serious, like being hit by a train, that you’renot wearing a safety belt, I rhy: They work. even buckled up a person wouldn’t vour iniuries can be much worse. survive. But most crashes are in ?ou c2hit things insidethe between. In many of them, people who vehicle or be ejected from it. You I buckle up can survive and sometimes can be seriously injuredor killed. walk away. Without belts they couldbe In the same crash, you might not badly hurt or killed. be if you are buckled up. After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, Always fasten your safety belt, and I the facts are clear. In most crashes check that your passengers’ belts buckling up doesmatter. . .a lot! are fastenedproperly too. I

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u .. Why Safety Belts Work 2. When the bike hits the block, it 3. Take the simplest “car.” Suppose When you ride in or on anything, you stops. But the child keeps going! it’s just a seat on wheels. go as fast as it goes. 1. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child.

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I e Why Safety Belts Work (CONI:) 5. Get it up to speed. Then stop the 6. The person keeps going until 4. Put someone on it. 44car.”The rider doesn’t stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield.. .

With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 7. or the instrumentpanel.. . 8. or the safety belts! 20 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts- Q: Why don’t they just put in air Q: If I’m a good driver, andI never and the Answers bags so people won’t have to wear drive far from home, why should I Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle safety belts? wear safety belts? after an accident if I’m wearing a A: ‘Air bags,’’ or Supplemental A: You may be an excellent driver, but safety belt? Inflatable Restraint systems, are in if you’re in an accident-even one A: You could be-whether you’re some vehicles today and will be in that isn’t your fault-you and your wearing a safety beltor not. But you more of them in the future. But they passengers can be hurt. Being a good can easily unbuckle a safety belt, are supplemental systems only-so driver doesn’t protect you from even if you’re upside down. And they work with safety belts, not things beyond your control, such as your chance of being conscious instead of them. Every “air bag” bad drivers. during and after an accident, so you system ever offered for sale has Most accidents occur within 25 miles can unbuckle and get out, is much required the use of safety belts. Even (40 km) of home. And the greatest greater if you are belted. if you’re in a vehicle that has “air number of serious injuries and deaths bags,” you still have to buckle up to occur at speeds of less than 40 mph get the most protection. That’s true (65 km/h). not only in frontalcollisions, but especially in side and other Safety belts are for everyone. collisions.

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rn How to Wear Safety Belts SafetyBeltWarning Light Properly-Adults I rw When the key is turned to Run or Start, Wrn~~J$~A 0 1’ This section is only for peopleof adult a chime willcome on for about eight \ If your safety belt light ever size. seconds to remind people to fastentheir comes on or stays on after the safety belts, unless the driver’s safety ont doors are closed and the I GAUIIUN belt is buckled. iver’s belt is buckled, have your vehicle fixed. There are special things to The safety belt light willalso come on know about sakty belts and andstay on forabout a minute. If the Ifyou don’t, you might not have children. And there are different driver’sbelt is buckled, neitherthe the protection you’dneed ina des-fbrbabies and smaller chimenorthe light will come on. crash. children. If a child will be riding in your Chwrolet, see the Index under Children and &f&y Belts. Fbllow those rules fix everyone’s protection.

First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with thedriver position. Vehicles First Sold in Canada Driver Position Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt Was your Chevrolet first sold, when This section describes the driver’s This safety belt is called “automatic” new, in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on restraint system. because you don’t have to buckle up the driver’s door will say “conforms to when you get into your vehicle. all applicable Canada motor vehicle. . . ” etc.) If so, then the rest of Part 1 does not apply to your vehicle. To learn how to use your safety belts, please read the Owner’s Manual Safety Belt Supplement. It comes with every new Chevrolet first sold in Canada.

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Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt (CON 1) The lap belt should be worn as low on It's possible thatan automatic belt could And you don't have to unbuckle when the hips as possible. In a crash, this keep you from fully opening a door. you get out. applies force tothe strong pelvic bones. That can happen if the door was Just get into the vehicle. Then close and And you'd be less likely to slide under slammed shut very hard. Justclose the lock the door. Adjust the seat so you can the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt door all the way, then slowly open it. If sit up straight. (To see how, see the would apply force at your abdomen. that doesn't fix it, then your Chevrolet Index under Seat Controls.) This could cause serious or even fatal needs service. injuries. The shoulder belt should go We hope you'll always keep your over the shoulder and across thechest. automatic belt buckled. However, you These parts of the body are best able to may need to unbuckle it in an take belt restraining forces. emergency. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. To unbuckle the automatic belt, just To Reattach the Automatic Belt: Q: What’s wrong with this? push the button on the buckle. 1. Close and lock the door. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up won’t give nearly as much protection straight. To see how, see the Index this way. under Seat Controls. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe I belt across you. Don’t let it get You can be seriously hurt if twisted. A your shoulder belt is too 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle loose. In a crash you would move until it clicks. forward too much, which could significantly increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.

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Automatic lapshoulder Belt (CONr.) Q: What’s wrong with this? Q: What’s wrong with this? Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the A: The belt is twisted across the body. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong arm. It should be worn overthe place. shoulder at all times. You can be seriously injured CAUTION I a twisted belt.In a crash, You can be seriously injuredif You can be seriously injured if ‘Abyou wouldn’t have the full width of A your belt is buckled in the A you wear the shoulder belt the belt to take impact forces.If a wrong place like this. In a crash, under your arm. In a crash, your belt is twisted, make it straight so the belt would go up over your body would move too far forward, it can work properly, or ask your abdomen. The belt forces would which would increase the chance dealer to fix it. be there, not at the pelvic bones. of head and neck injury. Also, the This could cause serious internal belt would apply too much forceto injuries. Always buckle your belt the ribs, which aren’t as strong as into the buckle nearest you. shoulder bones. You could alSQ severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. - Safety Belt Use During Right Front Passenger Position Pregnancy The right front passenger’s safety belt Adjust the seat so you can sit up Safety belts work for everyone, works the same way as the driver’s straight. To see how, see the Index including pregnant women. Like all safety belt. See the Index under Driver under Seat Controls. Move your seat far occupants, they are more likely to be Position. enough forward that your feet touchthe seriously injured if they don’t wear part of the vehicle that is calledthe safety belts. “toeboard” (A). That way you’d be less A pregnant woman should wear alap- likely to slide under the lap belt in a shoulder belt, and the lap portion should crash. be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety beltis worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

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Rear Seat Passengers Rear Seat Outside Passenger It’s very important for rear seat Positions Here’s How to Wear One Properly: passengers to buckle up! Accident The positions next to the windows have 1. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe statistics show that unbelted peoplein lap-shoulder belts. belt across you. Don’t let it get the rear seat are hurt more often in twisted. crashes than those whoare wearing safety belts. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown outof the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Ib e

If the belt stops before it reaches the 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down The lap part of the belt should be worn buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep on the buckle end of the belt as you low and snug onthe hips, just touching pulling until you can buckle it. pull up on the shoulder part. the thighs. In a crash, this applies force If the belt is not long enough, see the to the strong pelvic bones. Andyou’d be Index under Safety Belt Extender. less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply Make sure the release button on the force at your abdomen. This could cause buckle faces upwardor outward so you serious or even fatal injuries. The would be able to unbuckle it quickly if shoulder belt should go over the you ever had to. shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. Seats & Safety Belts

?ear Seat Outside Passenger Rear Safety BeltComfort Guides Dositions (CONT.) To unlatch the belt, just push the button for Children and Small Adults The safety belt locks if there's a sudden on the buckle. Your vehicle may be equipped with rear 'top or a crash. shoulder belt comfort guides.This feature will provide added comfortfor CAUTION I children who have outgrown child restraints, and for small adults. If your You can be seriously hurt if vehicle does not have comfort guides, A your shoulder belt is too you may ask your dealer to order and loose. In a crash you would move install them for you.The comfort guides forward too much, which could pull the shoulder belts away from the increase injury. The shoulder belt neck and head. should fit againstyour body.

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There is one guide for each outside 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted passenger position in the rear seat. You The elastic cord must be under the and it lies flat. The elastic cord must will find them tucked in between the belt. Then, place the guide over the be under the belt and the guide on seat back and the interior body, about belt, and insert the two edgesof the belt top. half-way down the edge of the seat into the slots of the guide. back. Here is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulder belts: 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seat back and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip.

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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Center Passenger Position for Children and Small Aduits To remove and store the comfort guides, If your vehicle has a rear bench seat, (CONr.) just perform these stepsin reverse order. someone can sitin the center position. 4. Buckle the belt around thechild, and Squeeze the belt edges togetherso that When you sit in a center seating make sure that both the lap belt and you can take them out from the guides. position, you have a lap safety belt, the shoulder belt are secured Pull the guide upward to expose its which has no retractor. properly. Make sure that the shoulder storage clip, and then slide the guide belt crosses the shoulder. See the onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip Index under Safety Belts. inward and in between the seat back and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed. Children To make the belt longer, tiltthe latch To make the belt shorter, pull its free Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! plate and pull it alongthe belt. end as shown until the belt is snug. That includes infants and allchildren Buckle, position and releaseit the salne smaller than adult size. In fact, the law way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder in every state and Canadianprovince belt. says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. If the belt isn't long enough, see the Index under Safeq Belt Extender. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upwardor outward so yc )U would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.

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Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in (Continued) ia child or infint restraint. The Secure the baby in an infant instructions for the restraint will restraint. say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child's hip bones are so smalI that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child's abdomen. In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant 1 restraint. Child Restraints Where to Put the Restraint Be sure to follow the instructions for the Accident statistics show that children are Wherever you install it, be sure to restraint. You may find these safer if they are restrained in the rear secure the child restraint properly. instructions on the restraint itself or in a rather than the front seat. We at General booklet, or both. These restraints use Motors therefore recommend thatyou the belt system in your vehicle, butthe put your child restraintin the rear seat child also has to be secured within the unless the child is an infant and you’re An unsecured child restraint restraint to help reduce the chance of the only adult in the vehicle. In that -4 can move around in a collision personal injury. The instructions that case, you might want to secure the or sudden stop and injure people in come with the infant or child restraint restraint in the front seat where you can the vehicle. Be sure to properly will show you how to do that. keep an eye on the baby. secure any child restraint in your vehicle-even when no child is in it.

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Top Strap Securing a Child Restraint ina If your child restraint has a topstrap, it Rear Outside Position 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow should be anchored. If you need to have You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. the instructions for the child an anchor installed, you can ask your See the earlier section about the top restraint. Chevrolet dealer to put it in for you. If strap if the child restraint has one. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint you want to install an anchor yourself, as the instructions say. your dealer can tell you how todo it. 3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will showyou how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child’s face or neck. If so, put it behind the child restraint.

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4. Buckle the belt.Make sure the 5. To tighten the belt, pullup on the 6. Push and pull the child restraintin releasebutton faces upward or shoulder beltwhile you pushdown different directions to be sure it is outward, so you’llbe able to un- on the child restraint. secure. buckle it quickly if you ever need to. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adultor larger child passenger.

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I Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 1. Make the beltas long as possible by 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through When you secure a child restraint in a tilting the latch plate and pullingit or around the restraint. The child center seating position, you’ll be using along the belt. restraint instructions will show you the lap belt. Seethe earlier section 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow how. about the top strap if the child restraint the instructions for the child 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the has one. restraint. release button faces upwardor out- 3. Secure the child in the child restraint ward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle it as the instructions say. quickly if you ever need to. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint.

..II 38 - Securing a Child Restraint in the 7. Push and pull the child restraint in Right Fmnt Seat Your dealer can get these and install the different directions to be sure it is To use a child restraint here, you will hardware for you. It’s free. The special secure. If the child restraint isn’t need a special infantkhild seat attaching belt is GM Part No. 12340286. Your secure, turn the latch plate over and belt and the hardware that goes withit. dealer can find the correct hardware in buckle it again. Then see if it is See the earlier section about the top the accessory section of the GM Parts secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint strap if the child restraint has one. Catalog. in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adultor larger child passenger.

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Securing a Child Restraint inthe Right Front Seat(CONT.) Once the special hardware is installed, 2. Snap one hook of the infmtkhild seat please follow the instructions with it, attaching belt nearthe floor at the and these steps: door side of the seat. infantkhild seat 1 .Unbuckle attaching the automatic lap-shoulder yr/belt by pushing the button on the hardware in another vehicle.If you buckle. It will stay on the door, ready do, it may not work well andthe to be rebuckledfor use by adults or child maynot protectedbe I older children. properly in a crash. The special hardware is for your vehicle only. Also, don’t usethe special belt for anything but securing a child restraint in the right front seat. If an adult or older child uses it, the belt won’t provide protection and may even increase injury in a crash.

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3. Put the belt's special latch plate into 4. You can make the belt longer by 8. Put the hook on the free end through the vehicle's safety belt buckle. tilting the buckle and pulling it along the slot in the latch plate. the belt. 5. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 6. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 7. Run the belt through or around the child restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

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Securing a Child Restraint in the To Remove the InfanUChiId Seat 7ight Front Seat(CONX:) Restraint 2. Push the spring on the hook near the 9. To make it tight, pull the belt while 1. Push the buttonon the safety belt door and remove the special belt. you push down on the child buckle and remove the special latch 3. Put the belt away in a safe place in restraint. If the belt won’t stay tight, plate. Leave the latch plate on the your vehicle, so it won’t fly around in switch it end for end. special belt. a crash and injure someone. IO. Push and pull the child restraint in 4. Remember to reattach the automatic different directionsto be sure it is belt again, once the child restraint is secure. removed. Be sure it isn’t twisted. X20 x20 L U205

Lar,,r Children Children who have outgrown child Children who aren't buckled upcan 11 restraints should wear the vehicle's strike other people who are. Never do this. safety belts. If you have the choice, a Ir Here two children are wearing child should sit next to a window so the the same belt. The belt can't child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and properly spread the impact forces. get the additional restraint a shoulder a In a crash, the two children can be belt can provide. crushed together and seriously Accident statistics show thatchildren are injured. A belt must be used by safer if they are restrained in the rear only one person at a time. seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren't buckled upcan be thrown out in acrash.

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larger Children (CONT.) Safety Belt Extender Q: What if a child is wearing a lap- If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten shoulder belt, but the child isso around you, you should use it. The small that the shoulder beltis very Here a child is sitting in a seat automatic lap-shoulder belt has plentyof close to the child’s face orneck? that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the extra length built in, so it will fasten A: Move the child towardthe center of shoulder part is behind the child. around almost all people. the vehicle, but be sure that the If the child wears the belt in this But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to shoulder belt still is on the child’s way, in a crash the child might fasten, your dealer will orderyou an shoulder, so that in a crash the slide under the belt. The belt’s extender. It’s free. When you go in to child‘s upper body would have the force would then be applied right order it, take the heaviest coat you will restraint that belts provide. on the child’s abdomen. That could wear, so the extender will be long If the child is so small that the cause serious or fatal injuries. enough for you. The extender will be shoulder belt is still very close to the just for you, andjust for the seat in your child’s face or neck, you might want Wherever the child sits, the lap portion vehicle that you choose. Don’t let to place the child in the center seat of the belt should be worn low and snug someone else useit, and use it only for position, the one that has onlya lap on the hips, just touching the child’s the seat it is made tofit. To wear it, just belt. thighs. This applies belt force to the attach it to the regular safety belt. child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Safety Belts Aftera Now and then, make sure all your belts, Crash Q: What’s wrong with this? buckles, latch plates, retractors, If you’ve had a crash, do you need new A: The belt is torn. anchorages and reminder systems are belts? working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were might keep a restraint system from Torn or frayed belts may not doing its job, have it repaired. stretched, as they would be if worn I during a more severe crash, then you L protect you in a crash. They need new belts. can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a If belts are cut or damaged, replace new one right away. them. Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor, replacedor anchorage locations repaired-even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.

45 Notes Part 2 .; . I .. Features & Controls c Keys ...... 48 Locks ...... 49 Hereyou can learn about the GloveBox ...... 53 many standardand optional features Ignition ...... 55 on your Chevrolet.and information StartingYourEngine ...... 56 on starting. shifting and braking . Engine Block Heater ...... 59 Also explained are the instrument Shifting the Transaxle ...... 60 panel and the warning systems that ParkingBrake ...... 66 tell you if everything is working ShiftingintoPark ...... 67 properly-and what to do if you have Windows ...... 71 a problem. Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever ...... -73 Cruisecontrol ...... 74 Headlights ...... 78 Interior Lights ...... 81 Windshield Wipers ...... 83 Windshield Washer ...... 84 Mirrors ...... 85 Ashtrays and Lighter ...... 87 Sunroof ...... 88 Instrumentpanel ...... 93 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...... 96 47 ... Features & Controls

When a new Chevrolet is delivered, the Keys The ignition keys are for the ignition dealer removes the plugs from the keys, only. and gives them to the first owner. Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to vehicle-with the ignitionkey make extra keys. Keep the plugs ina is dangerous for many reasons. A safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll child or others could be badly be able to have new ones made easily injured or even killed. using these plugs. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.

The door keys are for the doors and all other locks. Door Lock

There are several ways to lock and A~ Unlocked doors can be From the Inside: - dangerous. unlock your vehicle. To lock the door, pull the sliding Passengers-especially children- From the Outside: locking lever back. can easily open thedoors and fall Use your door key. To unlock the door, push the sliding out. When a door is locked, the locking lever forward. inside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear dty belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be fat better off whenever you drive your vehicle.

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Automatic DoorLocks Leaving Your Vehicle Power Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on the If you are leaving the vehicle, open your ignition. If you have an automatic door and set the locks from inside. Then You can lock or unlock all doors of your transaxle, all of the doors will lock get out and close the door. vehicle from the driver or passenger when you move your shift lever out of door lock switch. P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you have a Illuminated Entry/Exit System On 4-door models, the switch on each manual transaxle, allof the doors will When you lift the handle of either front rear door works only that door’slock. It lock when the vehicle goes about8 mph door, the lights inside your vehicle will won’t lock (or unlock) all of the (13km/h). Each time you close your go on. (On the wagon, the rear doors-that’s a safety feature. doors and turn on the ignition, thedoors compartment light will notgo on when will lock automatically only once.If the doors are opened.) These lights will someone needs to get out while the go off after about 40 seconds, or when vehicle is running, have that person use the ignition is turned on. the manual or power lock. When the door is closed again, it will not lock If the ignition has been off for less than automatically. Just use the manual or two minutes, the lights inside your power lock to lock thedoor again. vehicle will stay on for about four seconds to provide an illuminated exit. The illuminated entry/exit system is deactivated when thedome light lever is moved to the OFF position.

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Trunk lock Remote Trunk Release (OPTION) To unlock the trunk from the outside, Pull upward on the remote release Lockout Feature: insert the door key and turn it. handle, located on the floor near the left The remote trunk release is equipped side of the driver’s seat, to release the with a lockout feature to help prevent trunk lid. unauthorized entry into the trunk when the vehicle is unattended. The switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid, mounted to the trunk lid latch. To turn the lockout on, slide the switch all the way to the right. To turn the lockout off, slide the switch all the way to the left. When the lockout is on, the mechanical remote trunk release will not release the trunk lid. However, the trunk lid can still be opened withthe key.

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I CJ2044 Remote Lifigate Release To &dock the liftgate from the outside, It can be dangerous todrive (WAGON) insert the door key and turn it L with the liftgate open. Carbon Press the yellow liftgate release button clockwise. Then lift up the bottom of monoxide (CO) gas can come into located in the glove box to releasethe the liftgate. I your vehicle. You can’t see or liftgate. smell co. It can cause uncon- The automatic transaxle must bein Be sure there are no overhead sciousness or even death. obstructions beforeyou open the P (Park) or N (Neutral) for the liftgate liftgate. You could slam the liftgate into Ifyou must drive with the liftgate lock release to work. With a manual something and breakthe glass. transaxle,open: I mustthebrake parking be set. Make sure all other windows are shut. Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed (that will forcethe outside air into your vehicle). If you have air vents on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially Parking at Night: Park in a lighted Glove Box Lock in some cities. Although your Chevrolet spot, close all windows and lock your (RS AND 2-24 MODELS) has a number of theft-deterrent features, vehicle. Remember to keep your Use the door key to lock and unlock the we know that nothing we puton it can valuables out of sight. Put them in a glove box. To open, pinch the handle, make it impossible to steal. However, storage area, or take them with you. there are ways you can help. Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where Key in the Ignition:If you walk away someone will be watching your vehicle, from your vehicle withthe keys inside, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. it’s an easy target for joy riders or But what if you have to leave your professional thieves-so don’t do it. ignition key? What if you have to leave When you park your Chevrolet and something valuablein your vehicle? open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a Put your valuables in a storagearea, chime reminding you to remove your like your trunk or glove box. Use the key from the ignition and takeit with remote trunk release lockout feature,if you. Always do this. Your steering so equipped. See Remote Trunk wheel will be locked, and so will your Release earlier in this section. ignition. If you have an automatic transaxle, taking your key out also locks Lock the glove box. your transaxle. And remember to lock Lock all the doors except the driver’s. the doors. Then take the door key with you. 53 Features & Controls

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Convenience Net (OPTION) Trunk Cargo Anchors(omoN) Your vehicle may have a convenience If your vehicle has fold-down rear seats, Your modern Chevrolet doesn’t net. You’ll see it just inside the back you’ll find two or four anchors on the need an elaborate “break-in.” But wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like back wall of your trunk. You can use it will perform better in the long grocery bags, behind the net. It can help these anchors to tie down lighter loads. run if you follow these guidelines: keep them from falling over during They prevent things from shifting during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. sudden stops, turns and maneuvers. Don’t drive at any one speed- fast or slow-for the first 500 Unclip a corner of the convenience net These anchors are not for heavier loads. to fit larger objects behind the net, then miles (804 km 3on’t make full Store those items as far forward inthe throttle starts. reclip it to secure them in place. trunk as possible. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Avoid making hard stops for 1 Store them in the trunk as far forwardas first 200 miles (322 km) or so. you can. During this time yournew brake linings aren’t yet brokenin. Harc You can unhook the net so that it will lie stops with new linings can mean flat when you’re not usingit. premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline eveq time you get new brake linings. Ignition Switch Key Release Button With the ignitionkey in the ignition switch, Run: An “on” position to which the (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) you can turn the switch to five positions: switch returns after you start your The ignition key cannot be removed Accessory: An “on” position in which engine and release the switch. The from the ignition unless the key release you can operate your electrical power switch stays in the Run position when button is used. accessories. Press in the ignition switch the engine is running. But even when To Remove the Key: as you turn the top of it toward you. the engine is not running, you can use Run to operate your electrical power Turn the key to the Off position. Press Lock: The only position in which you accessories, and to display some instru- the key release button while turningthe can remove the key. This locks your ment panel warning lights. key from Off to Lock. Keeping your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. finger on the button, pull the key Start: Starts the engine. When the straight out. Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, engine starts, release the key. The ignition and transaxle, but does not send ignition switch will return toRun for electrical power to any accessories. Use normal driving. this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push- Note that evenif the engine is not start your vehicle.A warning chime will running; the positions Accessory and sound if you open the driver’sdoor Run are “on” positions that allow you when the ignition is off and the key is in to operate your electrical accessories, the ignition. such as the radio. 55 Features & Contr

Key Release Button (CONT.) Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. The 8th digit of If your key seems stuck in Lock your Vehicle Identification Number On manual transaxle vehicles, and you can’t turn it, be sure it is (VIN) shows the code letteror number - udng the key ta Lock will all the way in. If it is, then turn tl for your engine. You will find the VIN lock the shMgcolumn and result steering wheel left and right while at the top leftof your instrument panel. in a loss of ability to steer the you turn the key hard. But turn the (See the Index under &hick vehicle. This could cause a key only with your hand. Using a Ident@cation Number. ) Follow the collision, If you need to tum the tool to force it could break the key proper steps to start the engine. engine off while the vehicle is or the ignition switch. If none moving, turn the key only to Off. thisworks, t 1 yc vehicleneeds Don’t press the key release button service. while the vehicle is mcwing.

56 Automatic Transaxle Manual Transaxle Both Transaxles 1. Move your shift lever to P (Park) or 1. Shift your gear selector toN (Neutral) 2. Don’t push the accelerator pedal N (Neutral). Your engine won’t start and hold the clutch pedal to thefloor before starting your engine. In some in any other position-that’s a safety while starting the engine. Your other vehicles you might need to do feature. To restart when you’re vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal this, but because of your vehicle’s already moving, use N (Neutral) is not all the way down-that’s a computer systems, you don’t. only. safety feature. 3. Turn your ignition key to Start. When the engine starts, letgo of the key. The idle speed will go down as

I^ ,1 your engine getswarm. ~‘::,Don’t try to sl,~to P (Park) if your Chevrolet is moving. Ifyo do, youcould damage ; ’’, transaxle. Shift to P (Park) only Holding your key in Start for when your vehicle is stopped. longer than 15 seconds at a til _x,,,I ~wl will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Features & Controls

60th Transaxles (CONI) kiving Through Deep Standing 4. If your engine won’t start (or starts Vater but then stops), it could be flooded Your engine is designed to work with too much gasoline. Try pushing with the electronics in your IA! your accelerator pedal allthe way to vehicle. If you add electrical parts If you drive too quickly through the floor and holding it there as you or accessories, you could change deep puddles or standing water, hold the key in Start for about three the way the fuel injection system water can come in through your seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly operates. Before adding electrical engine’s air intake and badly but then stops again, do the same equipment, check with your dealer. damage your engine. If you can’t thing, but this time keep the pedal If you don’t, your engine might not avoid deep puddles or standing down for five or six seconds. This perform properly. clears the extra gasoline fromthe If you ever have to have your engine. vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells howto do it without damaging your vehicle. See the Index under Towing Your Chevrolet. Engine Block Heater (OPTION) In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine block heater can help. Plugging the cord into an After you’ve used the bfock hea,,, You’ll get easier starting and better fuel ungrounded outlet couldcause be sure to store the cord as it was economy during engine warm-up. Aan electrical shock. Also, the before, to keep it away from To Use the Block Heater: wrong kind of extension cord moving engine parts. If you don’t, could overheatand cause a fire. it could be damaged. 1. Turn off the engine. You could be seriously injured. 2. Open the hood and unwrapthe Plug the cord into a properly electrical cord. grounded three-prong 110-volt How long should you keep the block outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use heater plugged in? The answer depends 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded on the weather, thekind of oil you have, 110-volt outlet. a heavy-duty three-prong extension and some other things. Instead of trying cord rated for at least 15 amps. to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Chevroletdealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

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I It is dangerous to getout of rn Shifting the Park your vehicleif the shift lever P (Park): This locks your front wheels. is noi fully inP (Park) with the Automatic Transaxle It’s the best position to use whenyou parking brake firmly set. Your Your automatic transaxle hasa shift lever start your engine because your vehicle vehicle can roll. located on the console between the seats. can’t move easily. Don’t leave your vehicle whenthe There are several different positions for engine is running unless you have your shift lever. In this manual, these to. If you have left the engine are referred to by the commonly used running, the vehicle canmove symbols in the right column below: suddenly. You or others could be Park P injured. To be sure your vehicle R everse R Reverse won’t move, when you’re on fairly Neutral N level ground, always set your D rive D Drive parking brake andmove the shift Second 2 lever to P (Park). See the Index First 1 under Shifting into P (Park). If you are parking on a hill, also see the Index under Parking on Hills. U Reverse Neutmi Ensure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. N (Neutral): In this position, your range before starting the engine. Your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift To restart when you’re already moving, interlock. You have to fully apply your use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N when regular brakes before you can shift fiom Shifting to R (Reverse) while your your vehicle is being towed. P (Park) when the ignition key is in the vehicle is moving forward could Run position. If you cannot shift outof damage your transaxle. Shiftto R P (Park), ease pressure on the shift only after your vehicle has lever-push the shift lever all the way Stopped- into P (Park) and also release the shift lever button as you maintain brake To rock your vehicle back andforth to application. Then move the shift lever get out of snow, ice or sand without into the gear you wish. See the Index damaging your transaxle, see theIndex under Shifting Out of P (Park), under If You ’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.

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Neutral (CONT:) Forward Gears Shifting out of (Park) or N D (Drive): This position is for normal P Damage to your transaxle caused driving. (Neutral) while your engine is by shifting out of (Park) or --racing” (running at high speed) is P $i;$JJ2 (Second Gear): This position gives dangerous. Unless your footis N (Neutral) with the engine racing you more power but lower fuel isn’t covered your warranty. firmly on the brake pedal, your by economy. You can use 2 on hills. It can vehicle could move very rapidly. help control your speedas you go down You could lose control and hit steep mountain roads, but then you people or objects. Don’t shift out would also want to use your brakes off of P (Park) or N (Neutral) while and on. your engine is racing.

62 3.lL V6 Engine: Don’t drive in 2 (Second Gear) fo If your front wheels can’t rotate, Maximum engine speed is limited to more than 5 miles (8 km), or at don’t try to drive. This might protect driveline components from speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or happen if you were stuck in very improper operation. you can damage your transaxle.U! deep sand or mud or were up D as much as possible. against a solid object. aula - Don’t shift into 2 unless you are going damage your transal-’ slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), Also, if you stop when going you can damage your engine. uphill, don’t hold your vehicle r there with only the accelerator I 1 (First Gear): This position gives you pedal. This cduld overheat and even more power(but lower fuel damage the transaxle. Use your II brakes or shift into P (Park) to economy) than 2. You can use it crh very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If hold lr vehicle in position on a the selector lever is put in 1, the hill. transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Features & Controls

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1 Shifting the 5-Speed This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to 3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Manual Transude operate your transaxle: Gears): Shift into 3,4 and 5 the sameway There are seven different positions: you do for 2. Slowly let upon the clutch 1 (First Gear): Press the clutch pedal N Neutral and shift into 1. Then, slowly let up on pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 1 FirstGear the clutch pedalas you press the To Stop: Let up on the accelerator pedal 2 SecondGear accelerator pedal. and press the brake pedal. Just before 3 ThirdGear the vehicle stops, pressthe clutch pedal 4 FourthGear You can shift into 1 when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve and the brake pedal, and shift to 5 FifthGear N (Neutral). R Reverse come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into 1, put the shift lever in N (Neutral): Use this position when N (Neutral) and let up on the clutch. you start or idle your engine. Press the clutch pedal backdown. Then R (Reverse): To back up, press down shift into 1. the clutch pedal and shift into 2 (Second Gear): Press the clutch pedal R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal slowly while pressingthe accelerator and shift into2. Then, slowly let up on pedal. the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. r

Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) Shifi Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manual transaxle, you have This chart shows when to shift to the Shift to R (Reverse) only afte a SHIFT light. This light will show you next higher gear for best fuel economy. vehicle is stopped. Shifting to when to shiftto the next higher gear for Acceleration Shift Speeds: R (Reverse) while your vehicle is best fuel economy. moving could damage your transaxle. 1stto 2nd 17 mph(27 km/h) When this light comes on, you can shift 2ndto 3rd 30 mph (48 km/h) to the next higher gear if weather, road 3rdto 4th 39 mph (63 h/h) Also, use R (Reverse), along with the and traffic conditions let you. 4th to 5th 45 mph(72 h/h) parking brake, parking your vehicle. for For the best fuel economy, accelerate If your speed drops below 20 mph slowly and shift when the light comes (32 h/h), or if the engine is not on. running smoothly, you should downshift While you accelerate, it is normal for to the next lower gear. You may have to the light to go on and off if you quickly downshift two or more gears to keep the change the position of the accelerator. engine running smoothly or for good Ignore the SHIFT light when you performance. downshift.

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ShiiT Speeds (COPIT.) Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats. If you skip more than one when you downshift, or if you To Set the Parking Brake: 4 1 gear when you downshift, you the engine when you downshift, you can damage the clutch or Hold the brake pedal down and pull up could lose control of your vehicle. on the parking brake lever. And you could injure yourself or I transaxle. others. Don’t shift from 5 to 2, or i If the ignition is on, the brake system 4 to 1. warning light will come on. b I

66 Shifting Into P (Park) To Release the Parking Brake: If You are on a Hill: (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Hold the brake pedal down. Pull the See the Index under Parking on Hills. parking brake lever upuntil you can That section shows how to turn your press the release button. Hold the front wheels. It is dangerous to get out of release button in as you move the brake A your vehicle if the shift lever lever all the way down. is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, Driving with the parking brake on I the vehicle can move suddenly. can cause your rear brakes to You or others could be injured. To overheat. You may have to replam be sure your vehicle won’t move, them, and you could also dama when you’re on fairly level ground, other parts of your vehicle. use the steps that follow.If you are J parking on a hill, also see the Index under Parking on Hills.

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Shifting Into P (Park) (CONTI Leaving Your Vehicle With the 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your 2. Move the shift lever into theP (Park) Engine Running right foot and set the parking brake. position like this: Hold in the button (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. It is dangerous to leave your I 3. Move the ignition key to Lock. I L vehicle with the engine 4. Remove the key and take it with you. running. Your vehicle could move If you can walk away from your suddenly if the shift lever is not vehicle with the ignitionkey in your fully in P (Park) with the parking hand, your vehicle is inP (Park). brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. Shifting Out of P (Park) If you have to leave your vehicle with (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) If you ever hold the brake pedal down the engine running, be sure your vehicle Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle but still can’t shift out of P (Park), try is in P (Park) and your parking brake is shift interlock. You have to fully apply this: firmly set before you leave it. After your regular brakes before you can shift 1. Turn the key to Off. you’ve moved the shift lever into the from P (Park) when the ignition isin the P (Park) position, hold the regular brake Run position. See the Index under 2. Apply and hold the brake until the pedal down. Then, see if you can move Automatic Transu.de. If you cannot shift end of Step 4. the shift lever away from P (Park) out of P (Park), ease pressure on the 3. Shift to N (Neutral). without first pushing the button. shift lever-push the shift lever all the 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the If you can, it means that the shift lever way into P (Park) and also release the drive gear you want. wasn’t fully locked into P (Park). shift lever button on floor shift console 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever can. into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.)

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Engine exhaust cankill. It I *- B contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust comingif in Your exhaust system sounds Parking Your Vehicle brking Over Things That Burn strange or different. (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) Your vehicle gets rusty Before you get out of your vehicle, put I CAUTION I underneath. your manual transaxle in R (Reverse) Things that can bum could and firmly applythe parking brake. Your vehicle was damagedin a A touch hot exhaust parts under‘ collision. If you are parking on a hill, see the your vehicle and ignite.Don’t park Index under Parking on Hills. over papers, leaves, dry grass or Your vehicle was damaged when other things that can burn. driving over high points onthe road or over road debris. Repairs weren’t done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. If you ever suspect exhaustis coming into your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and Have it fixed immediately. = 10 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked(AuToMATIc TRANSAXLE) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some thingsto know. Windows 3n a vehicle with manual windows, use :he window crank to open andclose Idling the engine with the air system control OFF could allow dangerous :ach window. 1exhaust into your vehicle(see the earlier CAUTION under Engine I Exhaust). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch is atthe highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust-with CO-can come in easily. NEVER park in I a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See the Index under Blizzard.) It can be dangerous to get outof your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift leverto P (Park). If you are parking on a hill, also see the Index under Parking on Hills.

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I Power Windows (opTIoN) Power Window Lock-Out Switch Horn With power windows, switches on the (OPTION) You can sound the horn by pressing the center console control eachof the On 4-dOOr models, this switch disables horn pad on your steering wheel. windows when the ignition is on. In the rear passenger power windows. addition, in 4-dOOr models, each rear Push the switch forward to lock the passenger door has a control switch for windows. Push the switch back to its own window. unlock the windows. The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature. The driver’s window can be opened a small amount by pushing the switch marked AUTO to the first detent. When the switch is fully pressed, the window will go down all the way. To stop the window while it is lowering, press the switch forward, then release. To raise the window, press and hold the switch forward.

:.. 72 Tilt Steering Wheel(OPTION) L rim SignuUHeadlight Turn Signal and Lane Change A tilt steering wheel allowsyou to Beam Lever Indicator adjust the steering wheel beforeyou The turn signal has two upward (for drive. You can also raise it to the highest The lever on the left sideof the steering column includes your: Right) and two downward (for Left) level to give your legsmore room when positions. These positions allowyou to you exit and enter the vehicle. Turn Signal and Lane Change signal a turn or a lane change. Indicator To tilt the wheel, hold the steering To signal a turn, move the lever all the wheel and pull the lever. Move the Headlight High-Low Beam Changer way up or down. When theturn is steering wheel toa comfortable level, Parking Lights finished, the lever will return then release the lever to lock the wheel Cruise Control (Option) automatically. in place. Flash-to-Pass Feature (except in A green arrow on the instrument panel Canada) will flash in the directionof the turn or lane change.

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Turn Signal and Lane Change rn Cruise Control (OPTION) Indicator (CONI) With cruise control, you can maintain a To signal a lane change,just raise or speed of about 25 mph (40 h/h)or Cruise control can be lower the lever until the green arrow more without keeping your foot onthe l dangerous where you can’t starts to flash. Hold it there until you accelerator. This can really help on long drive safely at a steady speed. complete your lane change.The lever trips. Cruise control does not work at So, don’t use yourcruise control will return by itself when you release it. speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). on winding roads or-in heavy traffic. As you signal a turnor a lane change, if When you apply your brakes, or the the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a clutch pedal, the cruise control shuts Cruise control can be dangerous signal bulb may be burned out and other off. on slippery roads. On such drivers won’t see your turn signal. roads, hst changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help spinning, and you could lose avoid an accident. If the green arrows control. Don’t use cruise control don’t go on at all when you signal a on slippery roads. turn, check the fuse (seethe Index under Fuses & Circuit Breakers) and for burned-out bulbs.

74 To Set Cruise Control To Resume a Set Speed 1. Move the cruise control switch to 3. Push in the SET button at the end of Suppose you set your cruise control at a ON. the lever and releaseit. desired speed and thenyou apply the 4. Take your foot off the accelerator brake or clutch pedal. This, of course, pedal. shuts off the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it. Once you're going If you leave yourcruise about 25 mph (40 h/h) or more, you controlswitch ON when I can move the cruise control switch from I you're not using cruise, you might ON to R/A (which stands for Resume/ hit a button and go into cruise I Accelerate) for about halfa second. I when you don't .want to. You could be startled and even lose control. You'll go right back up to your chosen Keep the cruise control switch speed and stay there. I WF' until you want to use it. I

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‘0 Resume a Set Speed(CONT.) To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control Here’s the second way to go to a higher I There are two ways to go to a higher speed: If you hold the switch at RIA speed. Here’s the first: Move the cruise switch from ON to A longer than half asecond, the 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the R/A. Hold it there until you get up to vehicle will keep going faster until higher speed. the speed you want, and then release you release the switch or apply the the switch. brake or clutch pedal. You could 2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the To increase your speedin very small be startled and evenlose control. amounts, move the switch to RIA for So unless you want to go faster, accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. less than half a second and then don’t hold the switch at RIA. release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. To Reduce Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control on Hills Cruise Control Using Cruise Control How well your cruise control will work There are two ways to reduce your Use the accelerator pedal to increase on hills depends upon your speed, load, speed while using cruise control: your speed. When you take your foot off and the steepness of the hills. When Push in the button at the end of the the pedal, your vehicle will slow down going up steep hills, you may have to lever until you reach the lower speed to the cruise control speed you set step on the accelerator pedal to maintain you want, then release it. earlier. your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower To slow down in very small amounts, gear to keep your speed down. Of push the button for less than half a course, applying the brake or clutch second. Each time you do this, you’ll pedal takes you out of cruise control. go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.

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To Get Out of Cruise Control To Erase Cruise Speed Memory Headlights There are several ways to turn off the When you turn off the cruise control or Turn the band marked -:g-to pf cruise control: the ignition, your cruise control set to turn on: Step lightly on the brake pedal, or speed memory is erased. Parking Lights push the clutch pedal, if you have a Side Marker Lights manual transaxle; OR Taillights Move the cruise switch to OFF. License Plate Lights Turn the band marked -'o-to OFF to turn off the lights. 'I' Turn the band marked -'o-to ED- Operation of lights ' I' to turn on: Although your vehicle's lighting system beam lights withfog lamps at all times, Headlights (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, or that headlights beturned on Parking Lights side marker lights and taillights) meets whenever you must use your windshield all applicable federal lighting wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions Side Marker Lights requirements, certain states and prohibit driving solely with parking Taillights provinces may apply their own lighting lights, especially at dawnor dusk. It is License Plate Lights regulations that may require special recommended thatyou check with your attention before you operate these own state or provincial highway Turn the band marked -'e-to OFF lamps. For example, some jurisdictions authority for applicable righting to turn off the lights. ' ' ' may require that you operate your lower regulations.

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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Daflime Running Lights hdicator Light(CANADA ONLY) (CANADA ONLY) When you turn on your headlights, the If your vehicle was first sold, when new, The Canadian federal government has DRL will switch off and the exterior in Canada, you will have this light on decided that Daytime Running Lights lights will come on. When you turn off the instrument panel. It goes on (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL the headlights, the exterior lights will go whenever the Daytime Running Lights can make your vehicle more visible to out and the high beams will change to are on. pedestrians and other drivers during the reduced brightness of DRL again. daylight hours. DRL are required on The DRL indicator light on the instrument new vehicles sold in Canada. panel will go on whenever the DRL are The high beam headlights will come on on. This light means that only the DRL at reduced brightness in daylight when: are on. When you turn on your exterior The ignition is on lights, this light willgo out. Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any The headlight switch is off, and time you need to. The parking brake is released. To idle your vehicle with the DRLoff, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake.

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Headlight High-Low Beam Flash-to-Pass (EXCEPT CANADA) Instrument Panel Intensity Changer Flash-to-Pass lets you use your high Control To change the headlights from low beam beam headlights to signal a driver in You can brighten or dim the instrument to high or high to low, pull the turn front of you that you want to pass. panel lights by moving the control. lever signal lever allthe way toward you. To use it, pull the turn signal lever up or down. Then release it. When the high beams toward you. are on, a blue light on the instrument If Your Headlights are Off: panel also will be on. Your high beam headlights will turnon. They'll stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. If Your Headlights are On: Flash-to-Pass does not operate when your headlights are on. Use the lever to change between high and low beams.

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Dome Light Reading Light(OPTION) Rear Compartment Light(WAGON) To turn on the dome light, move the This light comes on whenyou open To turn on the rear compartmentlight, lever all theway up. either front dooror move the dome lighl press the button locatedon the light. In the DOOR position the illuminated lever to DOME. You can turn on either To Replace the Bulb: entry/exit system is activated. To turn reading light by pressing the depression in either light’s lens. Grasp the center front and center rear off all interior lights,move the lever to portion of the housing and squeeze OFF. To Replace the Bulb: firmly but gently. The housing should To Replace the Bulb: Use a small, flat-head screwdriver pop off. Grasp the center front and center rear under the side of the housing to help pr] If this doesn’t work, youmay need to portion of the housing and squeeze it off. use a small, flat-head screwdriver under firmly but gently. The housing should the side of the housing to help pry itoff. pop off. If this doesn’t work, you may need to use a small, flat-head screwdriver under the side of the housing to help pryit off.

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Windshield Wipers Windshield 1 Intermittent Windshield Wipers CIUU I IWIV You control the windshield wipers by I (OPTION) moving the stalk with the wiper symbol 1 , Damaged wiper blades may If your vehicle has intermittent on it up or down. 5 prevent you from seeing well windshield wipers, you can set the For a Single Wiper Cycle: enough to drive safely. To avoid wiper speed for a long or short delay damage, be sure to clear ice and between wipes. This can be very useful Push the stalk down to MIST until the snow from the wiper blades before in light rain or snow. wipers start, then let go. The wipers will using them. If they're frozen tothe Move the stalk to DEL, then rotate the stop after one cycle. For more cycles, windshield, carefully loosen or hold the stalk down on MIST longer. band marked DELAY to choose the thaw them. If your blades do delay you want. Rotate the band up for For Steady Wiper Cycles: become damaged, get new blades shorter delay times between wiper Move the stalk up to either I (Low) or or blade inserts. cycles. Rotate the band down for longer I1 (High), depending on the wiper speed delay times between wiper cycles. you want. Heavy snow or ice can overload your For a single wiper cycle, push the stalk To Turn Wipers Off wipers. A circuit breaker will stop then to MIST, then let go. Move the stalk to OFF- until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

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Windshield Washer Driving without washer fluid When using concentrated washer Standard Wipers: A can be dangerous. A bad fluid, follow the manufacture] To spray washer fluid on the windshield, mud splash can block your instructions for adding wa pull the stalk withthe wiper symbol on vision. You could hit another Don’t mix water with readv- it toward you one time. When you vehicle or go off the road. Check use washer fluid. Water c; release the stalk the washers will stop, your washer fluid level often. cause the solution to freeze E but the wipers will keep going in low In freezing weather, don’t use damage your washer fluidtank until you move the wiper control to your washer until the windshield and other parts of the washer OFF. I is warmed. Otherwise the system. Also, water doesn’t cle: Intermittent Windshield Wipers: washer fluid can form ice on the as well as washer fluid. If you have intermittent windshield windshield, blocking your Fill your washer fluid tankomy wipers, after each wash cycleends the vision. hll when it’s verycold, This allows wipers will resume the delay speed you for expansion, which could damage were using before. If you had no speed the tank if it is completely full. selected, the wipers will stop. Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can damage your washersystt paint. Inside Manual DayINight Convex OutsjdeMirror (OPTION) Rearview Mirror Your right side mirror is convex. A Adjust this mirror by hand so that you just To reduce glare from lights behind you, convex mirror’s surface is curved so you see the side of your vehiclewhen you are move the lever toward you to the night can see more from the driver’s seat. sitting in a comfortable driving position. position. I CAUTioNIf you aren’t used to a convex mirror, you can hit another vehicle. 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 Ishoulder before changing lanes.

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Remote Contra/ Mirror Sun Visors Visor Vanity Mirrors (opTIoN) The driver side outside mirror should be To block out glare, you can swing down Pull down the sun visor and open the adjusted with the control lever on thethe visors. cover to expose the vanity mirror. door so that you just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. I 3 Cup Holder Ashtrays and Lighter Rear Ashtray To use the cup holder, slide it out from To open the center console ashtray, lift To clean the rear console-mounted the dash. Use the right side for larger the lid. ashtray, open it, push down on the containers. To clean the ashtray, pull up on the snuffer and pull it out. LIFT tab along the left edge. To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go. When it's ready, it will Don't put papers and other things pop back out by itself. that bum into your ashtrays. Ifyou do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

~ Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to back away from the heating element when it's ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.

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Sunroof (omoN) The sunroof includes aglass panel that To Open the Sunroof: To Remove the Sunroof Glass Panel: opens for ventilation andis completely Pull down on the latch release handle 1. With the sunroof open, press up on removable, and an air deflector that and then push it forward until the glass the glass release tab, located inside assures a smooth flowof air. panel locks into place. the latch release handle. 2. Lift the panel up and out. The air deflector will automatically pop up. .

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3. Store the glass panel in the special 4. If you have the optional fold-down To Install the Sunroof Glass Panel: storage bag in the trunk. rear seat, you can secure the storage 1. Center the glass panel upright on the bag containing the glass panel to the weatherstrip. Then line up the hinges CAllTlbN trunk anchors using the straps on the panel with the slots in the roof I provided. Don't try to remove the opening. m sunroofpanel while the whicle is moving. Trying to remove the sunroof panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an . accident. The panel could a1 into the vehicle and cause you to lose control, or it could fly off and strike another vehicle. You or others could be injured. Remove the sunroof panel only when the vehicle is parked. I

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Sunroof (CONT.) LAU I IUN 2. Push forward on the rear edge of the glass while lowering the panel. Do An improperly installed If the sunroof panel is not not force a hinge if it binds in aslot. sunroof panel may fall into or I A stored properly, it could be Reposition the glass panel and start fly off the vehicle. You or others thrown about the vehicle in a crash again. Finally, push the glass release could be injured. After installing or sudden maneuver. People in the tab, engage the latch with the striker the sunroof panel, alwqs check I vehicle could be injured. Whenever and close the panel. that it is firmly attached by pushing you store the sunroof panel in the up on the underside of the panel. I vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the special storage bag in the trunk.

90 CJ2081 I Roof Luggage Carrier (WAGON, OPTION) Don't exceed the maximum vehicle If you have the optional luggagecarrier, capacity when loading your Chevrolet. you can load things on topof your For more information on vehicle vehicle. capacity and loading, see theIndex The luggage carrier has slats attached to under Loading Your Ehicle. the roof, side rails, and tiedowns. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you're driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.

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a2104 The lnstrument Panel- Your information System 5. Instrument Cluster 14. Climate Controls and Rear Window Your instrument panel is designed to let 6. Ignition Switch Defogger you know at a glance how your vehicle 7. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls 15. Parking Brake Lever is running. You’ll know how fast you’re 16. Ashtray/Lighter going, how much fuel you’re using, and 8. Interior Light Control many other things you’ll need to drive 9. Audio System 17. Gearshift Lever safely and economically. 10. Center Vents 18. Horn The main components of your 1 1. Cup Holder 19. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever instrument panel are: 12. Side Vents 20. Fuse Panel 1. Side Vents 13. Glove Box 21 . Hood Release Lever 2. Instrument Panel Intensity Control 3. Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever 4. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch

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STANDARD CLUSTER

Instrument Panel Clusters Speedometer and Odometer Tamper ResistantOdometer Your Chevrolet is equipped with one of Your speedometer lets you see your Your Chevrolet has a tamper resistant these instrument panel clusters, which speed in both milesper hour (mph) and odometer. Ifyou see silver lines include indicator warning lights and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your between the numbers, you’llknow that gages that are explained on the odometer shows how far your vehicle someone has probably tried to turn it following pages. Besure to read about has been driven, in either miles (used in back, so the numbers may not be true. those that apply tothe instrument panel the U.S.) or kilometers (used in You may wonder what happens if your cluster for your vehicle. Canada). vehicle needs anew odometer installed.

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Trip Odometer (omoN) Tachometer (oPnoN) If the new one can be set to the mileage The trip odometer can tell you how far The tachometer displays the engine total of the old odometer, then it must your vehicle has been driven since you speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero last set thetrip odometer to zero. and a label must be put on the driver’s To set the trip odometer to zero, press I NOTICE door to show the old mileage reading the knob to the right of it. when the new odometer was installed, Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damagemay occur.

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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Fuel Gage This section describesthe warning lights Gages can indicate when theremay be When the ignition ison, your fuel gage and gages thatmay be on your vehicle. or is a problem with one of your tells you about how much fuel you have The pictures will help you locate them. vehicle’s functions. Often gages and left. When the indicator nearsE (Empty), warning lights work together tolet you you still have a little fuel left, butyou Warning lights and gages can signal that know when there’s a problem with your should get more soon. something is wrong before it becomes vehicle. serious enoughto cause an expensive Here are four things that some owners repair or replacement. Paying attention When one of the warning lights comes ask about. Noneof these show a to your warning lights and gages could on and stays on when youare driving, problem with your fuel gage: also save you or others from injury. or when one of the gages shows there At the gas station, the gas pump shuts may be a problem, check the section Warning lights go on when there may be off before the gage readsF (Full). or is a problem with one of your that tells you what to do about it. Please follow the manual’s advice. Waiting to It takes a little more or less fuel to fdl vehicle’s functions. As you will see in do repairs can be costly-and even up than the gage indicated. For the details on the nextfew pages, some dangerous. So please get to know your example, the gagemay have indicated warning lights come on briefly when warning lights and gages. They’rea big the tank was half full, but it actually you turn the ignitionkey just to let you help. took a little more or less than half the know they’re working. If you are tank‘s capacity to fill the tank. familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Engine Coolant Temperature Law Coolant Warning Light The gage moves a little when you turn Gage (3.7L V6 ENGiNE) a comer or speed up. With the ignition in theRun position, If this light comes on andstays on, your The gage doesn’tgo back to E when this gage shows the engine coolant system is low on coolant and the engine you turn off the ignition. temperature. may overheat. See the Index under For your fuel tank capacity, see Service If the gage pointermoves into the red Coolant and have your vehicle serviced Station Information on the last page of area, your engine is too hot! It means as soon as you can. this manual. that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions,you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! In Problems on the Road, this manual shows what to do. See theIndex under Engine Overheating.

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Oil Warning Light(3.7~ v6 ENGINE) If you have a problem with youroil, this The oil light could also come on in three light may stay on after you start your other situations: Don’t keep driving if the oil engine, or come on when you are When the ignition is on but the engine b pressure is low. If you do, driving. This indicates that oil is not is not running, the light will come on your engine can become so hot that going through yourengine quickly as a test to show you it is working, but It catches fire. You or others could enough to keepit lubricated. The engine the light will go out when you turn the be burned. Check your oilas soon could be low on oil, or could have some ignition to Start. If it doesn’t come on as possible and have your vehicle other oil problem. Have it fixed right with the ignition on, you may have a serviced. away. problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away. Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the light may blink on and Damage to your enginefrom off. This is normal. neglected oil problems can be If you make a hard stop, the light may costly and is not covered by YOL come on for a moment. This is warranty. normal.

98 Oil Pressure Gage (opTIoN) NutIG-E I The oil pressure gage shows the engine I oil pressure in psi (pounds per square Don’t keep drivingif the oil Damage to your engine from inch) when the engine is running. pressure is low. If you do, neglected oil problems can be Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in 3your engine can becomeso hot that costly and is not covered by your kpa. Oil pressure may vary with engine it catches fire. You or others could warrant speed, outside temperature, and oil be burned. Check your oil as soon viscosity, but readings above the red as possible and have your vehicle L warning zone indicatethe normal serviced. operating range. A reading in the red zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure.Have your vehicle serviced immediately.

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Brake Sysfem Warning Light Charging System Light If the light comes on while driving, pull The charging system light willcome on Your Chevrolet’s hydraulic brake system off the road and stop carefully. You may briefly when you turn on the ignition is divided into two parts. If one part notice that the pedal is harder to push. I and the engine is not running, as a isn’t working, the other part can still Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. 1 check to show you it is working. Then it work and stop you. For good braking, It may take longer to stop.If the light is should go out. If it stays on, or comes though, you need both parts working still on, have the vehicle towed for on while you are driving, you may have well. If the warning light goes on, there service. (See the Index under Towing a problem withthe electrical charging could be a brake problem. Have your Your Chevrolet.) system. It could indicate thatyou have a brake system inspected right away. loose generator drive belt, or another This light should come on as you start L-AU I IVN electrical problem. Have it checked the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, right away. Driving while this light is on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn /1\ Your brake system may not be could drain your battery. you if there’s a problem. L working properly if the brake warning light is on. Driving with If you must drive a short distance with This light will also come on when you the light on, be certain to turn off all the brake warning light on can lead set your parking brake, and will stayon to an accident. If the light is still your accessories, such as the radio and if your parking brake doesn’t release air conditioner. on after you’ve pulled off the road fully. If it stays on after your parking and stopped carefully, have the brake is fully released, it means you vehicle towed for service. may have a brake problem. I I Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Shift light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) Light Unless the regular brake system warning This light comes on whenyou need to With anti-lock, this light will go on light is also on, you will still have brakes, shift to the next higher gear. Seethe when you start your engine and it will but not anti-lock brakes.If the regular Index under Manual Transale. stay on for three seconds. If the light brake system warning lightis also on, doesn’t come on, have it fixed so it will see Brake System Warning Light earlier be ready to warnyou if there is a in this part. problem. If the anti-lock brake system warning If the light stays on or comes on when light ever flashes, your anti-lock brake you’re driving, stop as soon as possible system is still working but needs service and turn the key off. Then start the engine as soon as possible. to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or if it comes on again while you’re driving, your Chevroletneeds service.

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Malfunction IndicatorLamp Liftgate Ajar Light(WAGON) (Check Engine Lighf) This light will come on if the liftgate is A computer monitors operation of your If you keep driving your vehicle not fully closed. Have your vehicle fuel, ignition and emission control with this light on, after a while the serviced if this light comes on andstays systems. This light should come on emission controls won’t work as on after the liftgateis closed. when the ignition is on, but the engine well, your fuel economywon’t be is not running, as a check to show you it as good and your engine may not is working. If it does not come on at all, run as smoothly. This could lead to have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or costly repairs notrwered by your it comes on while you are driving, the warranty. computer is indicating that you have a problem. You should take your vehicle in for service soon.

..II I02 Check Gages light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your various gagesto see if they are in the warning zones. This light will also come on when the fuel level is low, 1 to 3 gallons (3.8 to 11.4 liters).

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Inthis part you’ll find out how to Climate Control System ...... 106 operate the comfort control systems Air Conditioning System ...... 107 and audio systems offeredwith your Rear Window Defogger ...... 109 Chevrolet. Be sureto read aboutthe Setting the Clock ...... 111 particular system supplied with your AM/FM Stereo Radio ...... 112 vehicle. AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player ...... 113 AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player ...... 116 Understanding Radio Reception ...... 121 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...... 121 Care of Your Compact Discs ...... 122 Fixed Mast Antenna ...... 122

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Climate Control System With this system, you can control the VENT Use when outside temperatures If you have the optional engine block ventilation and heating in your vehicle. are mild and little heating or cooling is heater and use it during cold weather, needed. Air flow is through the 0°F (-18°C) or lower, your heating Your vehicle also has the flow-through instrument panel outlets. Set the lower system will more quickly provide heat ventilation system described later in this lever to the temperaturedesired. because the engine coolant is already section. warmed. See the Index under Engine B/L (Bi-Level): Use on cool, but SUMY Lever Controls: The upper lever days. This setting brings in the outside Block Heater. changes the functions of your system. air, but directsit in two ways. The cool BLEND: This setting divides the air The lower lever changesthe temperature air is directed tothe upper portionof your flow equally betweenthe heater ducts of the air coming throughthe system. body through the instrument panel outlets,and the windshield defroster vents. Slide the upper control lever toOFF to but slightly warmerair is directed through DEF (Defrost): This setting directs turn off the system. the heater ducts and defroster vents.At most air through the windshield : Sets the fan speed. To select the times, this temperature differencemay defroster vents, and some through the 3f be more apparent than others. heater ducts. force of air you want,'turn the knob. HTR (Heater): This setting brings Defogging Windows heated air through the heater ducts, and some through the windshield defroster Slide the lower lever toHOT. To defog vents. the windows, set the upper lever to DEF and turn the fan control toHI. I06 r

Air Conditioning System Air Conditioning r (OPTION) The upper lever has three air The air conditioner compressor operates The air conditioner and heater work conditioner settings. On very hot days, whenever the AIC button is pressed. It best if you keep your windows closed open the windows long enough to let hot also operates automatically (and the while using them. Your vehicle also has inside air escape. This reduces the light will glow) when inthe MAX the flow-through ventilation system amount of work your air conditioner's setting, or in the DEF (Defrost) setting described later in this section. compressor will have to do, which when the outside temperature is higher should help fuel economy. than about 40°F (4.5"C). Lever Controls: The upper lever changes the functions of your system. A/C (Air Conditioning):Press this MAX (Maximum): Use for maximum The lower lever changes the temperature button to operate the airconditioner cooling. This setting recirculates much of the air coming through the system. compressor. The indicator light will of the air inside your vehicleso it Slide the upper control lever to OFF to glow when the button is pressed. maximizes yourair conditioner's turn off the system. performance and your vehicle's fuel economy. I : Selects the fan speed. To select the3f force of air you want, turn the knob. The fan is always running unless the upper lever is moved to OFF.

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Air Conditioning (CONX:) VENT Use on pleasant days when little HTR (Heater): Use this setting to direct BLEND: This setting divides the air heating or cooling is needed, to direct most of the airflow through the heater flow equally between the heater ducts outside air into the vehicle. In this ducts, and some through the windshield and the windshield defroster vents. setting, the air flow is through the defroster vents. DEF (Defrost): This setting directs instrument panel outlets. If you have the optional engine block most air through the windshield B/L (Bi-Level): Use on cool, but sunny heater and useit during cold weather, defroster vents, and some throughthe days. This setting brings inthe outside 0°F (-18°C) or lower, your heating heater ducts. air, but directs it intwo ways. Air is system will more quickly provideheat directed to the upper portion of your because the engine coolant is already body through the instrument panel warmed. See the Index under Engine outlets, and tothe lower portion of your Block Heater. body through the heater ducts. At times, this temperature difference may be more apparent than others. i; ...... - -. . ,' $,

Defogging Windows with Rear Window Defogger(omoN) Air Conditioning System To defog the side windows, set the The rear window defogger usesa Slide the lower lever toHOT. upper lever to B/L, the fan control to warming grid to remove fog from the HI, and press the A/C button. Aim the rear window. Press the button and To defog the front windshield, set the a side vents toward the side windows. For an indicator light will glow.The upper lever to DEF and turn the fan increased air flow to the side vents, control to HI. defogger will turn off automatically after close the center vents. about ten minutesof use. If you turn it on again, the defogger will operate for about five minutes only. You can also turn the defogger offby pressing the button again, or by turning off the ignition. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger gridon the rear window.

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?ear Window Defogger(cow.) Flow-Through Ventilation System Your Chevrolet’s flow-through Ventilation Tips ventilation system lets outside air into Keep the hood and front air inlet free Don’t use a razor blade or something the vehicle when it is moving. Outside of ice, snow, or any other obstruction else sharp on the inside of the rear air will also enter the vehicle when the (such as leaves). The heater and window. If you do, you could cut heater or the air conditioning fan is defroster will work far better, reducing or damage the warming grid, and running. the chance of fogging the inside of the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your windows. your warranty. In cold weather, turn the blower fan to HI for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. IAudio Systems The following pages describe the audio systems available for your Chevrolet, and how to get the best performance from them. Please read about the system in your vehicle.

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Setting the Clock No matter which audio system you have IOU. equip: in your vehicle, setting the clock is easy. 1. With the ignition on and the radioon or off, press SET. The SET indicator will appear on the digital screen for five seconds. 2. You must begin to set theclock to the correct hour and minute during those I A Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too five seconds. If your audio system late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumesof sound. Sound that does not have a CD player: seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by I Press VSEEK to set the hour. I adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your Press SEE- to set the minute. hearing adapts to it. If your audio system has a CD player: To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Press SCAN to set the hour. [ 1. Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. I 2. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. Press WEEK to decrease minutes or SEE- to increase minutes.

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BASS: Slide this lever up to increase bass, or down to decrease it. YSEEKk Press to seek and stopon AM/FM Stereo Radio R L(Balance): The control ring the next station higher or lower on the radio band. The digital display indicates information behind the upper knob adjusts the on time or radio station frequency, the right/left speaker balance, SCAN: Press both SEEK buttons AM or FM radio band, whether the together to listenfor a few seconds to TUNE: Rotate the lower knob to tunein the next station on the AM or FM band; station is in stereo, and other radio radio stations. functions. the scan will continue everyfew seconds AM/FM: Press the lower knobto to the next station on the AM or FM PWR-VOL (Power-Volume): With the change between AM and FM bands. band. ignition on, rotate the upper knob to turn the system on and off, and to F R (Fade): The controlring behind The radio will scan upward ifyou press control the volume. the lower knob adjusts thefronthear SEEU first and downwardif you speaker balance. press VSEEK first. When the radio is Press the upper knob to change between TREBLE: Slide this lever upto increase scanning stations, the word SCAN will the clock and the radio station frequency appear on the digital screen. displayed when the radio is on, and to treble, or down to decrease it. If a display the time when the ignition is off. station isweak or noisy, reduce the treble. Press either of the SEEK buttons or the PWR-VOL knob to cancel SCAN and select a station. ... I I2 To Preset Radio Stations: The four pushbuttonsunder the digital display can be used to preset up to 14 radio stations (sevenAM and seven FM stations.) 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. The word SET will appear on the digital screen for five seconds, 3. While SET is displayed, press one of AMIFM Stereo Radio with display the time when the ignition is off, the four pushbuttons. Wheneveryou Cassette Tape Player and to change sides of the tape when a press this button again, the preset The digital display indicates information cassette is playing. station will be tuned in. on time or radio station frequency, the R b L (Balance): The control ring 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM AM or FM radio band, whether the behind the upper knob adjusts the and four FM stations. station is in stereo, and other radio rightlleft speaker balance. Up to three additional stations on each functions. TUNE: Rotate the lower knob totune in band may be preset by “pairing” PWR-VOL (Power-Volume): With the radio stations. pushbuttons: ignition on, rotate the upper knob to AM/FM: Press the lower knob to 1 . Tune in the desired station. turn the system on and off, and to change betweenAM and FM. bands. control the volume. 2. Press SET, and within five seconds F R(Fade): The control ringbehind press any two adjacent pushbuttons at PROG-RCL (Program-Recall): Press b the upper knob to change betweenthe the lower knob adjusts thefronthear the same time. Whenever you press speaker balance. these buttons again, the preset station clock and radio station freauencv will be tuned in. displayed when the radio is’ on, io I I3 ... Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape PIayer (CONT.) The radio will scan upward ifyou press To Preset Radio Stations: TREBLE: Slide this leverup to SEEU first and downward ifyou The four pushbuttons under the digital ikrease treble, or down to decrease it. press VSEEK first. When the radio is display can be used to preset up to14 If a station is weak or noisy, reduce the scanning stations, the wordSCAN will radio stations (seven AM and seven FM treble. appear on the digital screen. stations). BASS: Slide this lever up to increase Press either of the SEEK buttons or the 1. Tune in the desired station. bass, or down to decrease it. PWR-VOL knob to cancel SCAN and select a station. 2. Press SET. The word SET will VSEEKk Press to seek and stop on appear on the digital screen for five the next station higheror lower on the seconds. radio band. 3. While SET is displayed, press one of SCAN: Press both SEEK buttons the four pushbuttons. Whenever you together to listen fora few seconds to press these buttons again, the preset the next station on the AM or FM band; station will be tunedin. the scan will continue every few seconds 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM to the next station on theAM or FM and four FM stations. band. Up to three additional stations on each Cassette Tape Player Fast Forward: Press the button with the band may be preset by “pairing” With the power on, insert a tape into the arrow pointing in the samedirection that pushbuttons: cassette door. Do not use tapes that are the tape is playing. To stop fast forward, press the STOP-EJECT button. 1. Tune in the desired station. longer than 45 minutes on each side. When the left arrow is lit, selections Reverse: Press the button with the 2. Press SET, and within five seconds arrow pointing in the opposite direction press any two adjacent pushbuttons at listed on the top side of the cassette are playing. When the right indicator arrow that the tape is playing. To stop reverse, the same time. Whenever you press press the STOP-EJECT button. these buttons again, the preset station is lit, selections listed on the bottom will be tuned in. side of the cassette are playing. To STOP-EJECT To stop playing a tape, zhange sides of the tape, press the upper fully press this button (the cassette will AUTO DNR: This unit is equipped with control knob (PROG) while the cassette be partially ejected, and the radio will an automatic Dynamic Noise Reduction is playing. The tape player automatically begin playing). (DNR) system that reduces background begins playing the other side when it hiss on AM and FM radio broadcasts, reaches the end of the tape. as well as on cassette tapes. AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player R L (Balance): The controlring RCL (Recall): Press this to change The digital display indicates information behind the upper knob adjusts the between the clock and radio frequency on time or radio station frequency, the right/left speaker balance. on the display. With the ignitionoff, you AM or FM radio band, whether the can press RCL to see the clock TUNE: Rotate the lower knob to tune in displayed. station is in stereo, and other radio radio stations. functions. BASS: Press this button to adjust the AM/FM: Press the lower knob to bass level up or down; press the center PWR-VOL (Power-Volume): With the change between AM and FM bands. ignition on, rotate the upper knobto of the button for a preset level. (Fade): The controlring behind turn the system on and off, and to F R TREB (Treble): Press this button to control the volume. Press it to change the lower knob adjusts thefronthear adjust the treble level up or down; press between the clock and the radio station speaker balance. the center of the button fora preset frequency displayed when the radio is level. If a station is weak or noisy, on. reduce the treble. Radio Controls To Preset Radio Stations: Compact Disc Player SEEK: When you press the left sideof The five pushbuttons can be used to Many of the controls for the radio also this button, the radio automatically preset up to ten radio stations (fiveA LM have functions for the compact disc tunes to the next lower frequency on the and five FM stations). player, as explained here. band. When you press the right side, it 1. Tune in the desired station. Don’t use mini-discs that are called automatically tunes to the next higher singles. They won’t eject. Use only full- frequency on theband. 2. Press SET. The SET indicator will appear on the digital screen for five size compact discs. SCAN: Press to listen fora few seconds seconds. 1. Turn the PWR-VOL knob to turn on to the next station upor down on the the power. AM or FM band. Press again within 3. While the SET indicator is displayed, five seconds to stop scanning, or press press one of the five pushbuttons. 2. Insert a disc part-way into theslot, the PWR-VOL knob. Whenever you press this button with the label side up. The player again, the preset station will be tuned will pull it in. Within a few seconds, in. the disc shouldplay. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of five AM and FM stations.

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AM.FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player (CONT.) RCL (Recall): Press this button once to REV (Reverse): Press and hold to If the disc comes back out and/or Err see which track is playing. Press again rapidly reverse the disc. Release to appears on the display: within five seconds to see how long resume playing. your selection has been playing.The The disc may be upside down. FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold track number also will be displayed to rapidly advance the disc. Release to The disc may be dirty, scratched or when the volume is changed or a new resume playing. wet. track starts toplay. SCAN: Press this buttonto sample ten There may be too much moisture in COMP (Compression): Pressing this seconds of each track. Press again to the air (wait about one hour and try button makes soft and loud passages stop scanning. again). more equal in volume. Press again to resume normal play. PREV (Previous): Press to play a track The player may be too hot, or the road again. If you keep pressing thePREV may be too rough forthe disc to play. RDM (Random): Press to play tracks in button, the disc will keep backing up to As soon as things get back to normal, random, rather than sequential, order. previous tracks. the disc should play. This feature remains activeuntil the NEXT: Press to advanceto the next While a disc is playing, the CD RDM button or another CD function button is pressed. track. If you keep pressing the NEXT indicator is displayed on the digital button, the disc will keep advancing to screen, as is the clock. other tracks.

I I8 CD Player Anti-Theit Feature When Finished with the Compact Delco LOC IP is a security feature that 5. Press SET, and 000 will appear on Disc Player: can be used or ignored. If you ignore it, the display. If you turn the radio off, or turn off the the radio will play normally. If you use 6. Press SCAN until the first digit of ignition, the disc will stay in the player it, your radio cannot be turned on if it is your code appears. r and start again when you turn on the stolen. These instructions will tell you how to enter a secret code into the radio. 7. Press SEEK until the second and ignition or the PWR-VOL button. The third digits of your code appear. disc will begin playing at the point If battery power is lostfor any reason, where it had been stopped. the secret code must be entered again 8. Press the TUNE knob (000 will before your audio system can be turned appear on the display). ST-PL (Stop-Play): Press to stop the on. disc player; the radio will play. Press 9. Press SCAN until the fourth digit of again to play the disc (the player will To Set the Anti-Theft System: your code appears. start playing the disc where it had 1. Write down any six-digit number and 10. Press SEEK until the fifth and sixth stopped earlier). keep it in a safe place. This is your digits of your code appear. EJCT(Eject): Press to eject the disc; secret code. 11. Press the TUNE knob (rEP will the radio will play. The disc will start at 2. Turn the ignition on. appear for five seconds, then 000). track 1 when you reinsert it. EJCT 3. Rotate the PWR knob to turn the 12. Repeat steps 6 through 10. Then works even when the radio or the radio off. press the TUNE knob again. SEC ignition is off. 4. Press station preset buttons 1 and 4 at will appear, indicating that Delco the same timeand hold until "---" LOC II@ is set, and your radio is shows on the display. secure. If "- - -" appears, the steps were not successful andyou must You now have only 15 seconds repeat the entire procedure. between each of the following steps. I I9 888 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

CD Player Anti-Theftkature (CONT.) 6. Press SCAN until the fourth digitof If you lose battery power, when the To Disable the Anti-Theft System: your code appears. battery is reconnected the radio willnot Enter your secret code by following 7. Press SEEK until the fifth and sixth turn on and LOC will appear. Follow these steps (you will have only 15 digits of your code appear. steps 1-8 for disabling your system, and seconds between each step). the time will appear if you are 8. Press the TUNE knob. If the display successful. If SEC appears, the numbers 1. Turn the ignition on and the radio shows "- - -;' the radio is unsecured did not match and your unitis still off, then press station preset buttons and will play again. If the display locked. 1 and 4. SEC will appear, showing shows SEC, the steps were not the radio is secure. successful and the numbers didnot 2. Press SET and 000 will appear on match the secret code. the display. If you lose or forget your code, see your 3. Press SCAN until the first digit of dealer. your secret code appears. 4. Press SEEK until the second and third digits of your code appear. 5. Press the TUNE knob (000 will appear on the display). I20 Understanding Radio Reception Care of bur Cassette Tape I FM Stereo AM Stereo Player FM Stereo will giveyou the best sound, Your Delco@ systemmay be able to A tape player that is not cleaned but FM signals will reach only about 10 receive C-Quam@stereo broadcasts. regularly can cause reduced sound to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings Many AM stations around the country quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged or hills can interfere with FM signals, use C-Quam@to produce stereo, though mechanism. Cassette tapes should be causing the sound to come and go. some do not. C-Quam@is a registered stored in their cases away from AM trademark of Motorola, Inc. If your contaminants, direct sunlight, and Delco@system can get C-Quam@ extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may The range for most AM stations is signals, your stereo indicator light will not operate properly or cause failure of greater than for FM, especially at night. come on when you are receiving it. the tape player. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM Your tape player should be cleaned can also pick up noise from things like regularly each month or after every 15 storms and power lines. To lower this hours of use. If you notice a reductionin noise, try reducing the treble level. sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player.

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X3074 m Care of Your Cassette Tape Care of Your Compact Discs Fixed Mast Antenna Player (CONT.) Handle discs carefully. Store themin The fixed mast antenna can withstand Clean your tape player with a wiping- their original cases or other protective most car washes without being action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, cases and away from direct sunlight and damaged. If the mast should ever and follgw the directions provided with dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, become slightly bent, you can straighten it. dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, Cassettes are subject to wear and the neutral detergent solution and clean it, as it might be by vandals, you should sound quality may degrade over time. wiping from the center to the edge. replace it. Always make sure that the cassette tape Be sure never to touch the signal surface Check every once in a while to besure is in good condition before you have when handling discs. Pick up discs by the mast is still tightened to the fender. your tape player serviced. grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.

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Hereyou’ll find information about Roadsigns ...... 124 driving on different kindsof roads Defensive Driving ...... 128 and in varying weather conditions. Drunken Driving ...... 129 We’ve also included many other Control of a Vehicle ...... 131 useful tips on driving. Braking ...... 132 Anti-Lock Brakes ...... 134 Steering Tips...... 138 Steering in Emergencies ...... 139 Passing ...... 140 DrivingatNight ...... 143 Driving in the Rain ...... 145 Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze ...... 148 CityDriving ...... 149 Freeway Driving ...... 150 Driving a Long Distance ...... 152 HillandMountainRoads ...... 154 ParkingonHills ...... 155 Winter Driving ...... 157 TowingaTrailer ...... 161 I23 Your Driving and the Road

;_. SrOP DO NOT WRONG RR ADVANCE NARROW PASSINGNO ENTER WAY CROSSING BRIDGE ZONE Color of Road Signs Yellow indicates a general warning. Red means Stop. It may also indicate Slow down and be carefbl whenyou see Road Signs that some movement is not allowed. a yellow sign. It may signal a railroad The road signs you see everywhere are Examples are Do Not Enter and Wrong crossing ahead, a no passing zone, or coded by color and shape. It's a good Way. some other potentially dangerous idea to know these codes so that you can situation. Likewise, a yellow solidline quickly grasp the basic meaning or painted on the road means Don't Cross. intent of the sign even before you have a chance to read it.

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HOSPITAL INFORMATIONHOSPITAL Green is used to guide the driver. Green Bhe signs with white letters show signs may indicate upcoming freeway motorists' services. exits or show the direction you should turn to reach a particular place. ... I24 LOW WORKERS FLAGGER SHOULDERAHEAD AHEAD Orange indicates road construction or Shape of Road Signs A diamond-shaped sign is a warning of maintenance. You’ll want to slow down The shape of the sign will tellyou something ahead-for example, a curve, when you see an orange sign, as part of something, too. steep hill, soft shoulder, or a narrow the road may be closed off or tom up. bridge. And there may be workers and An octagonal (eight-sided) sign means maintenance vehicles around, too. Stop. It is always red with white letters.

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CANOEING SWIMMING Brown signs point out recreation areas A triangle, pointed downward, indicates A triangular sign also is used on two- or points of historic or cultural interest. Yield. It assigns the rightof way to lane roads to indicate a No Passing traffic on certain approaches to an Zone. This sign will be on the left side intersection. of the roadway. 125 Your Driving and the Road 1 L KEEP LEFT OR muHT TURN RIGHT THROUGH ONLY Shape of Road Signs (CONI) Symbols on Road Signs Traffic 1ights Rectangular (square or oblong) signs There are many international road signs We’re all familiar with traffic lights or show speed limits, parking regulations, in use today. stop lights. Often green arrows are being give directions, and such information as used in the lights for improvedtraffic distances to cities. control. On some multilane roads, green arrows light up, indicating that traffic in one or more lanes canmove or make a turn. Green arrows don’t mean “go no matter what.’’ You’ll still need to proceed with caution, yielding the right of way to pedestrians and sometimes to other vehicles. Some traffic lightsalso use red arrows to signify that y~umust.stop before turning on red.

NO U NO NO TURN PARKING BICYCLES The basic message of many of these signs is in pictures or graphic symbols. A picture within acircle with a diagonal line across it shows what not to do. 881 I26 Mur Own Signals Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not only more polite, it’s safer to let other drivers know what you are doing. And in some places the law requiresdriver signals. REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTILANE ROADWAY NO PASSING ZONE Turn and Lane ChangeSignals: Always signal when you plan to turn or Pavement Markings change lanes. Many city roads and expressways, and Pavement markings add to traffic signs even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic and signals. They give informationto If necessary, you can use hand signals control during rush hours. A red X light drivers without taking attention from the out the window: Left arm straight out above a lane means no drivingin that roadway. A solid yellow line on your for a left turn, down for slow or about- lane at that time. A green arrow means side of the road or lane means Don’t to-stop, and up for a right turn. you may drive in that lane. Look for the Cross. Slowing Down: If time allows, tap the signs posted to warn drivers what hours brake pedal once or twice in advanceof and days these systemsare in effect. slowing or stopping. This warns the driver behind you. Disabled: Your four-way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabledor is a hazard. See theIndex under Hazard Warning Flashers. Traffic Officer The traffic police officer is alsoa source of important information. The officer’s signals govern, no matter what the traffic lights or other signs say. The next section discusses someof the road conditions you may encounter. I27 Your Driving and the Road

Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about Expect other drivers torun stop signs distance. It’s the best defensive driving driving is: Drive defensively. when you are on a through street. Be maneuver, in both city andrural Please start with a very important safety ready to brake if necessary as you go driving. You never know when the device in your Chevrolet: Buckle up. through intersections. You may not have vehicle in frontof you is going to brake (See the Index under Safety Belts.) to use the brake, butif you do, you will or turn suddenly. be ready. Defensive driving really means “be Here’s a final bit of information about ready for anything.” On city streets, If you’re driving through a shopping defensive driving. The most dangerous rural roads, or freeways, it means center parking lot where thereare well- time for driving in theU.S. is very early “always expect the unexpected.” marked lanes, directional arrows, and on Sunday morning. In fact, GM designated parking areas, expect some Research studies showthat the most and Assume that pedestrians or other drivers drivers to ignore all these markings and the least dangerous times for driving, are going to be careless and make dash straight toward one partof the lot. every week, fall on the sameday. That mistakes. Anticipate what they might day is Sunday. The most dangerous time do. Be ready for their mistakes. Pedestrians can be careless.Watch for them. In general, you must give way to is Sunday from 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. The Expect children to dash out from behind pedestrians even if you know you have safest time is Sunday from 10 a.m. to parked cars, often followed by other the right of way. 11 a.m. Driving the same distance on a children. Expect occupantsin parked Sunday at 3 a.m. isn’t just a little more cars to open doors into traffic. Watch for Rear-end collisionsare about the most dangerous than it is at 10 a.m. It’s about movement in parked cars-someone preventable of accidents. Yet they are 134 times more dangerous! common. Allow enough following may be about to opena door. That leads to the next section.

213 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with Just how much alcohol is too much if a drinking and driving is a national person plans to drive? Ideally,no one tragedy. It’s the number one contributor should drink alcohol and then drive. But According to the American Medical to the highway deathtoll, claiming if one does, then what’s “too much”? It Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person thousands of victims every year. can be a lotless than many might think. who drinks three E-ounce (355 ml) Alcohol takes away three things that Although it depends on each person and bottles of beer in an hour will endup anyone needs todrive a vehicle: situation, here is some general with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the sameBAC Judgment information on the problem, by drinking three 4-ounce(120 ml) glasses Muscular Coordination The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of of wine or three mixed drinks if each someone who is drinking depends upon Vision had 1% ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like four things: whiskey, gin or vodka. Police recordsshow that half of all How much alcohol is in the drink. motor vehicle-related deaths involve It’s the amount of alcohol that counts, alcohol-a driver, a passenger or The drinker’s body weight. For example, if the same person drank someone else, suchas a pedestrian, had The amount of food that is consumed three double martinis (3 ounces or been drinking. In most cases, these before and during drinking. 90 ml of liquor each) withinan hour, the person’s BAC would be close to deaths are the result of someone who The length of time it has taken the was drinking and driving. Over 25,000 drinker to consume the alcohol. 0.12 percent. A person who consumes motor vehicle-related deaths occur each food just before or during drinking will year because of alcohol, and thousands have a slightly lower BAC level. of people are injured.

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I people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent (three beers in one hour for a 180-pound or 82 kg person) has doubled his or her chance of having an accident. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of that driver having Drunken Driving (CONI) Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends on an accident is six times greater; at a The law in most U.S. states sets the how much alcohol is in the drinks, and level of 0.15 percent, the chances are legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In how quickly the persondrinks them. twenty-five times greater! And, the Canada the limit is 0.08 percent, and in But it’s very important to keepin mind body takes about an hour to rid itselfof some other countries it’s lower than that the ability to drive is affected well the alcohol in one drink. No amount of that. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research coffee or number of cold showers will after three to sixdrinks (in one hour). shows that the driving skills of many speed that up. I30 IControl of a Vehicle “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. the chance of a crash itself is higher for You have three systems that make your What if there’s an emergency, a need to drinking drivers. vehicle go where you want it to go. take sudden action, as when a child They are the brakes, the steering and the darts into the street? A person with a CAUTION I accelerator. All three systems have to do higher BAC might not be able to react their work at the places where the tires quickly enough to avoid the collision. Drinking and then driving is meet the road. very dangerous. Your reflexes, There’s something else about drinking perceptions, and judgment will be Sometimes, as when you’re driving on and driving that many people don’t affected by even a small amount of snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of know. Medical research shows that alcohol. You could have a those control systems than thetires and alcohol in a person’s system can make serious-or even fatal-accident if road can provide. That means you can crash injuries worse. That’s especially you drive after drinking. Please lose control of your vehicle. true for brain, spinal cord and heart don’t drink and drive or ride with a injuries. That means that if anyone who driver who has been drinking. has been drinking-driver or Ride home in a cab; or if you’re passenger-is in a crash, the chance of with a group, designate a driver being killed or permanently disabled is who will not drink. higher than if that person hadnot been drinking. And we’ve already seen that

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Braking Braking action involvesperception time And, of course, actual stopping Don’t “ride” the brakes by letting your and reaction time. distances vary greatly with the surface left foot rest lightly on the brake pedal First, you have to decide to push on the of the road (whether it’s pavement or while driving. brake pedal. That’s perception time. gravel); the condition of the road (wet, Then you have to bring up your foot and dry, icy); tire tread; and the condition of do it. That’s reaction time. your brakes. Average reaction time is about 34 of a Most drivers treat their brakes with second. But that’s only an average. It care. Some, however, overwork the might be less with one driver and as braking system withpoor driving habits. long as two or three seconds or more Avoid needless heavy braking. Some with another. Age, physicalcondition, people drive in spurts-heavy alertness, coordination and eyesight all acceleration followedby heavy play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and braking-rather than keeping pace frustration. But even in % of a second, a with traffic. This is a mistake. Your vehicle moving at60 mph (100 km/h) brakes may not have time to cool travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a between hard stops. Your brakes will lot of distance in an emergency, so wear out much fasterif you do a lot of keeping enough space between your heavy braking. vehicle and others is important.

I32 If your engine ever stops while you’re “Riding” your brakes can ‘‘Riding” the brakes wears them driving, brake normally but don’t cause them to averheat to the out much faster. You would neec pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal point that they won’t work well. costly brake replacement much may get harder to push down. If your You might not be able to stop your sooner than normal,and it also engine stops, you will still have some I vehicle in time to avoid an reduces fuel economy. power brake assist. But you will use it accident. If you “ride” your when you brake. Once the power brakes, they will get hot so they If you keep pace with thetraffic and assist is used up,it may take longer to will a lot of pedal force require to allow realistic following distances, you stop and the brake pedal will be slow you down. Avoid “riding” the harder to push. brakes. will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. Your Driving and the Road

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Chevrolet has an advanced After an ABS stop, you may hear a Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say electronic braking system that will help clicking noise the next time the vehicle the road is wet. You’re driving safely. prevent skidding. goes about 4 mph (6 km/h). Suddenly an animaljumps out in front This light on the instrument panel will If there’s a problem with the anti-lock of you. go on when you start your vehicle. brake system, the anti-lock brake system You slam on the brakes. Here’s what When you start your vehicle and begin warning light will stay onor flash. happens with ABS. to drive away you may hear a See the Index under Anti-Lock Brake A computer senses that wheels are momentary motor or clicking noise and System Warning Light. slowing down. The computer separately you may even notice that your brake works the brakes at eachfront wheel pedal moves a little while this is going and at the rear wheels. on. This is the ABS system testing itself. The anti-lock system can change the If you have your foot on the brake pedal, brake pressure faster than anydriver this check won’t happen until the vehicle could. The computer is programmed to goes about 4 mph (6 km/h) or until you make the mostof available tire and road take your footoff the brake pedal. conditions.

134 Disc Brake Wear indicators Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and ou can steer around the obstacle while To Use Anti-Lock: rear drum brakes. Disc brake padshave b~raking hard. As you brake, your Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the built-in wear indicators that makea r lmputer keeps receiving updates on brake pedal down and let anti-lock work high-pitched warning sound when the Wthee1 speed and controls braking for you. You may hear a clicking noise brake pads are worn and new padsare P’ressure accordingly. as you accelerate after a hard stop. needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicleis I moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). A Anti-lock doesn’t change the L time you need to get your ht bAUIIUN I to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of The brake wear warning you, you won’t have time to apply 4 L sound means that sooner or your brakes if that vehicle suddenly later your brakes won’t work well, slows or stops. Always leave enough That could lead to an accident.

morn up ahead to stop, even though ’ When you hear the brake wear YOU have anti-l~~kbrakes. warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. c

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Disc Brake Wear lndicators Rear Drum Brakes Brake Pedal Travel (CONT) Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear See your dealer if the brake pedaldoes indicators, but if you ever hear a rear not return to normal height, or if there brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This Continuing to drive with worn-out linings inspected. Also, the rear brake could be a signof brake trouble. brake pads could sultin costly drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brakes replaced, have the rear Some driving conditions or climates brakes inspected, too. may cause a brake squeal whenthe brakes are first applied or lightly Brake linings shouldalways be replaced applied. This does not mean something as complete axle sets. is wrong with your brakes.

..I I36 Brake Adjustment Braking In Emergencies Power Steering Every time you make a moderate brake Use your anti-lock braking system when If you lose power steering assist because stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If you need to. With anti-lock, you can the engine stops or the system fails to you rarely make a moderate or heavier steer and brake at the same time.In function, you can steer but it will take stop, then your brakes might not adjust many emergencies, steering can help much more effort. correctly. If you drive in that way, you more than even the very best then-very carefully-make a few braking. moderate brake stops about every1,OOO miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. If your brake pedal goes down farther thannormal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakesa few times.

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Steering Tips-Driving on Curves It’s important to takecurves at a While you’re in a curve, speed is the If you need to reduce your speedas you reasonable speed. one factor you can control. approach a curve, do it before you enter A lot of the “driver lost control” Suppose you’re steering through a sharp the curve, while your front wheels are accidents mentioned on the news happen curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. straight ahead. on curves. Here’s why: Those two control systems-steering Try to adjust your speedso you can Experienced driver or beginner, each of and acceleration-can overwhelm those “drive” through the curve. Maintain a us is subject to thesame laws of physics places where the tires meet the road and reasonable, steady speed. Wait to when driving on curves. The traction of make you lose control. accelerate untilyou are out of the curve, the tires against the road surface makes What should you do if this ever and then accelerate gently intothe it possible forthe vehicle to change its happens? Let up on the accelerator straightaway. path when you turn the front wheels. If pedal, steer the vehicle the way you When you drive into a curve at night, there’s no traction, inertia will keepthe want it to go, and slow down. it’s harder to see the road ahead of you vehicle going in the same direction. If Speed limit signs near curves warn lhat because it bends away from the straight you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on you should adjust yourspeed. Of beams of your lights. This is one good wet ice, you’ll understand this. course, the posted speeds are based on reason to drive slower. The traction you can get in a curve good weather and road conditions. depends on the condition of your tires Under less favorable conditions you’ll and the road surface, the angle at which want to go slower. the curve is banked, and youT speed.

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- An emergency like this requires close attention and aquick decision. If you Steering in Emergencies are holding the steering wheel at the Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can be recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, You may find sometime that your right more effective than braking. For you can turn it a full 180 degrees very wheels have dropped off the edge of a example, you come over a hill and find a quickly without removing either hand. road onto the shoulder while you’re truck stopped in yourlane, or a car But you have to act fast, steer quickly, driving. suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a and just as quickly straighten the wheel If the level of the shoulder is only child darts out from between parked once you have avoided the object. You slightly below the pavement, recovery cars and stops right in front of you. You must then be prepared to steer back to should be fairlyeasy. Ease off the can avoid these problems by braking-if your original lane and then braketo a accelerator and then, if there is nothing you can stop in time. But sometimes you controlled stop. in the way, steer so that your vehicle can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time Depending on your speed, this can be straddles the edge of the pavement. You for evasive action-steering around the rather violent for an unprepared driver. can turn the steering wheel up to ?4 turn problem. This is one of the reasons driving until the right front tire contacts the Your Chevrolet can perform very well in experts recommend that you use your pavement edge. Then turn your steering emergencies like these. First apply your safety belts and keep both hands onthe wheel to go straight down the roadway. brakes. It is better to remove as much steering wheel. If the shoulder appears to be about four speed as you can from a possible The fact that such emergency situations inches (100 mm) or more below the collision. Then steer around the are always possible is a good reason to pavement, this difference can cause problem, to the left or right depending practice defensive driving at all times. problems. If there is not enough room to on the space available. I39 Your Driving and the Road

Off-Road Recovev (CONT.) Passing pull entirely onto the shoulder and stop, The driver of a vehicle about to pass So here are some tips for passing: then follow the same procedures. But if another on a two-lane highway waits for “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, the right front tire scrubs against the just the right moment, accelerates, to the sides, and to crossroads for side of the pavement, do not steer more moves around the vehicleahead, then situations that might affect your sharply. With too much steering angle, goes back into the right lane again. A passing patterns. If you have any doubt the vehicle may jump back onto the road simple maneuver? whatsoever about making a successful with so much steering input that it Not necessarily! Passinganother vehicle pass, wait for a better time. crosses over into the oncoming traffic on a two-lane highwayis a potentially Watch for traffic signs, pavement before you can bring it back under dangerous move, since the passing markings, and lines. If youcan see a control. Instead, ease off again on the vehicle occupies the samelane as sign up ahead that might indicate a accelerator and steering input, straddle oncoming traffic for several seconds. A turn or an intersection, delay your the pavement once more, then try again. miscalculation, an error in judgment, or pass. A broken center line usually a brief surrender to frustration or anger indicates it’s all right to pass can suddenly putthe passing driver face (providing the road ahead is clear). to face withthe worst of all traffic Never cross a solid line on your side accidents-the head-on collision. of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems emptyof approaching traffic. If you suspect thatthe driver of the start” that more than makes up for the and move back into the right lane. vehicle you want to pass isn’t aware of distance you would lose by dropping (Remember that your right outside your presence, tap thehorn a couple back. And if something happens to mirror is convex. The vehicle you just of times before passing. cause you to cance1,your pass, you passed may seem to be further away Do not get too close to the vehicle you need only slow down anddrop back from you than it really is.) want to pass while you’re awaitingan again and wait for another opportunity. Try not to pass more than one vehicle opportunity. For one thing, following If other cars are lined up to pass a at a time on two-lane roads. too closely reduces yourarea of slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take Reconsider before passing the next vision, especially if you’re followinga care that someone isn’t trying to pass vehicle. larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have you as you pull out to pass the slow Don’t overtake a slowly moving adequate space if the vehicle ahead vehicle. Remember to glance over vehicle too rapidly. Even thoughthe suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a your shoulder and check the blind brake lights are not flashing, it may be reasonable distance. spot. slowing down or starting toturn. When it looks like a chance to pass is Check your mirrors, glance over your If you’re being passed, make it easy coming up, start to accelerate butstay shoulder, and start your left lane for the followingdriver to get aheadof in the rightlane and don’t get too change signal before moving outof the you. Perhaps you can ease a little to close. Time your move so you will be right lane to pass. Whenyou are far the right. increasing speed as the time comes to enough aheadof the passed vehicle to move into the other lane. If the way is see its front in your inside mirror, clear to pass, you will have a “running activate your rightlane change signal I41 Your Driving and the Road

Loss of Control Skidding Let’s review what driving experts say In a skid, a driver can lose control of a corner on a wet, snow- or ice-covered about what happens whenthe three the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid road), ease your foot off the accelerator control systems (brakes,‘steering and most skids by taking reasonable care pedal as soon as you feel the vehicle acceleration) don’t have enough friction suited to existing conditions, and by not start to slide. Quickly steer the way you where the tires meet the road to do what “overdriving” those conditions. But want the vehicle to go. If you start the driver has asked. skids are always possible. steering quickly enough, your vehicle In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep The three types of skids correspond to will straighten out. As it does, straighten trying to steer and constantly seek an your Chevrolet’s three control systems. the front wheels. escape route or area of less danger. In the braking skid your wheels aren’t Of course, traction is reduced when rolling. In the steering or cornering water, snow, ice, gravel, or other skid, too much speed or steering in a material is on the road. For safety, you’ll curve causes tires to slip and lose want to slow down and adjust your cornering force. And in the acceleration driving to these conditions. It is skid too much throttle causes the driving important to slow down on slippery wheels to spin. surfaces because stopping distancewill A cornering skid and an acceleration be longer and vehicle control more skid are best handled by easing your limited. foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide (as when you turn I42 Driving at Night While driving on a surface with reduced Night driving is more dangerous than Since you can’t see as well, you may r traction, try your best to avoid sudden day driving. One reason is that some need to slow down and keep more steering, acceleration, or braking drivers are likely to be impaired-by space between you and other vehicles. (including engine braking by shifting to alcohol or drugs, with night vision It’s hard to tell how fast the vehicle a lower gear). Any sudden changes problems, or by fatigue. ahead is goingjust by looking at its could cause the tires to slide. You may Here are some tips on night driving. taillights. not realize the surface is slippery until Slow down, especially on higher your vehicle is skidding. Learn to Drive defensively. Remember, this is the most dangerous time. speed roads. Your headlights can light recognize warning clues-such as up only so much road ahead. enough water, ice or packed snow on Don’t drink and drive. (See the index the road to make a “mirrored under Drunken Driving for more on In remote areas, watch for animals. surface”-and slow down when you this problem.) If you’re tired, pull off the road in a have any doubt. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to safe place andrest. Remember: Any anti-lock braking reduce the glare from headlights system (ABS) helps avoid only the behind you. braking skid. Steer the way you want to go.

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Night Wsion High Beams No one can see as well at nightas in the shielded from thatglare may adjust If the vehicle approaching you has its daytime. But as we getolder these more quickly to darkness back on the high beams on, signal by flicking yours differences increase. A SO-year-old road. But be sure to remove your to high and then back to low beam. This driver may require at least twice as sunglasses before you leave the service is the usual signal to lower the headlight much light to see the same thing at nightarea. beams. If the other driver still doesn’t as a 20-year-old. You can be temporarily blindedby lower the beams, resist the temptation to What you do in the daytime can also approaching lights. It can take a second put your high beams on.This only affect your night vision. For example,if or two, or even several seconds, for your makes two half-blinded drivers. you spend the day in bright sunshineyou eyes to readjust to thedark. When you On a freeway, use your high beams only are wise to wear sunglasses.Your eyes are faced with severe glare (as from a in remote areas whereyou won’t impair will have less trouble adjusting to night. driver who doesn’t lower the high approaching drivers. In some places, But if you’re driving, don’t wear beams, or a vehicle with misaimed like cities, using high beams is illegal. sunglasses at night. They may cut down headlights), slow downa little. Avoid When you follow another vehicle ona on glare from headlights, but theyalso staring directly into the approaching freeway or highway, use low beams. make a lot of things invisible that should lights. If there is a line of opposing True, most vehicles now have day-night remain visible-such as parked cars, traffic, make occasional glances over the mirrors that enable the driverto reduce obstacles, pedestrians, or even trains line of headlights to make certain that glare. But outside mirrors are notof this blocking railway crossings. You may one of the vehicles isn’t starting to move type and high beams from behind can want to put on your sunglasses afteryou into your lane. Onceyou are past the bother the driver ahead. have pulled into a brightly-lighted bright lights, give your eyes time to service or refreshment area. Eyes readjust before resuming speed. ‘II44 A Few More Night Driving Driving in the Rain Suggestions Remember that your headlights lightup Rain and wet roads can mean driving Keep your windshield and all the glass far less of a roadway when you are in a trouble. On a wet roadyou can't stop, IC on your vehicle clean-inside and out. turn or curve. accelerate or turn as well because your Glare at night is made much worse by Keep your eyes moving; that way, it's tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dirt on the glass. Eventhe inside of the easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. dry roads. And, if your tires don't have glass can build up a film caused by dust. much tread left, you'll get even less Just as your headlights should be traction. Tobacco smoke also makes inside glass checked regularly for proper aim, so surfaces very filmy and can be a vision should your eyes be examined regularly. It's always wise to go slower andbe hazard if it's left there. Some drivers suffer from night cautious if rain starts to fall while you Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and blindness-the inability to see in dim are driving. The surface may get wet flash more than clean glass would, light-and aren't even aware of it. suddenly when your reflexesare tuned making the pupils of your eyes contract for driving on dry pavement. repeatedly. You might even want to keep The heavier the rain, the harder it is to a cloth and some glass cleaner in your see. Even if your windshield wiper vehicle if you need to clean your glass blades are in good shape, a heavy rain frequently. can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people I45 ... Your Driving and the Road

Driving in the Rain(CONT:) I walking. Road spray can often be worse Driving too fast through large water for vision than rain, especially if it puddles or even going through some car Wet brakes can cause comes from adirty road. washes can cause problems, too. The accidents. They won’t work werl in a quick stop and cause So it is wise to keep your wiping water may affect your brakes. Try to may avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to pulling to one side. You could.lose 2quipment in good shape and keep your control of the vehicle. windshield washer tank filled. Replace slow down before you hit them. your windshield wiper inserts when they After driving though a large show signs of streaking or missing areas puddle of water or a car wash, on the windshield, or when strips of apply your brake pedal lightly until rubber start to separate from the inserts. your brakes work normally.

mm. I46 Hydroplaning Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But Turn on your headlights-not just your water can build up under your tires that it can if your tires haven’t much tread or parking lights-to help make you more they can actually ride on the water. This if the pressure in one or more is low. It visible to others. can happen if the road is wet enough can happen if a lot of water is standing Look for hard-to-see vehicles coming and you’re going fast enough. When on the road. If you can see reflections from behind. You may want to use your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little from trees, telephone poles, or other your headlights evenin daytime if it’s or no contact with the road. vehicles, and raindrops “dimple’’ the raining hard. You might not be aware of hydroplaning. water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning. Besides slowing down, allow some You could drive along for some time extra following distance. And be without realizing yourtires aren’t in Hydroplaning usually happens at higher especially careful whenyou pass constant contact with the road. You speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast another vehicle. Allow yourself more could find out the hardway: when you rule about hydroplaning. The best clear room ahead, and be prepared to have to slow, turn, move out to pass-or advice is to slow down when it is have your view restricted by road if you get hitby a gust of wind. You could raining, and be careful. spray. If the road spray is so heavy you suddenly find yourselfout of control. are actually blinded, drop back. Don’t pass until conditions improve. Going more slowly is better than having an accident. Use your defoggerif it helps. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See the Index under fires.) I47 Your Driving and the Road

Tips on Driving inFog Everybody then has a betterchance to If you get caught in fog, turn your avoid hitting the vehicle ahead. headlights on lowbeam, even in A patch of dense fog may extend only daytime. You’ll see-and be Driving inFog, Mist and Haze for a few feet (meters) or for miles seen-better. Fog can occur with high humidity or (kilometers); you can’t really tell while Don’t use your high beams. The light heavy frost. It can be so mild that you you’re in it. You can only treat the will bounce off the water droplets that can see throughit for several hundred situation with extremecare. make up fog and reflect back at you. feet (meters). Or it might be so thick One common fog condition-sometimes Use your defogger. In high humidity, that you can see only a few feet (meters) called mist or ground fog-can happen even a light buildupof moisture on the ahead. It may come suddenly to an in weather that seems perfect, especially inside of the glass will cut down on your otherwise clear road. And it can be a at night or in the early morning in valley already limited visibility.Run your major hazard. and low, marshy areas. You can be windshield wipers and washer When you drive into a fog patch, your suddenly enveloped in thick, wet haze occasionally. Moisturecan build up on visibility will be reduced quickly. The that may even coat your windshield. You the outside glass, and what seems to be biggest dangers are striking the vehicle can often spot these fog patchesor mist fog may actually be moisture on the ahead or being struck by the one layers with your headlights. But outside of your windshield. behind. Try to “read” the fog density sometimes they can be waiting foryou Treat dense fog as an emergency. Try to down the road. If the vehicle ahead as you come over a hillor dip into a find a place to pull off the road. Of starts to become lessclear or, at night, if shallow valley. Start your windshield course you want to respect another’s the taillights are harder to see, the fog is wipers and washer to helpclear property, but you might need to put probably thickening. Slow down to give accumulated road dirt. Slow down traffic behind you a chance to slow carefully. down. I48 City Driving something between you and moving One of the biggest problems with city Treat a green light as a warning vehicles-space, trees, telephone poles, streets is the amount of traffic on them. signal. A traffic light is there because a private driveway, anything that You’ll want to watch out for whatthe the corner is busy enough to need it. removes you from other traffic. other drivers are doing and pay attention When a light turns green, and just zf visibility is near zero and you must to traffic signals. before you start to move, check both stop but are unsure whether you are Here are ways to increase your safety in ways for vehicles that have notcleared away from the road, turn your lights on, city driving: the intersection or may be running the red light. start your hazard warning flashers, and Know the best way to get to where you sound your horn at intervals or when are going. Try not to drive around Obey all posted speed limits. But you hear approaching traffic. trying to pick out a familiar streetor remember that they are for ideal road, Pass other vehicles in fog only if you landmark. Get a city map and plan weather and visibility conditions. You can see far enough ahead to pass safely. your trip into an unknown partof the may need to drive below the posted Even then, be prepared to delay your city just as you would for a cross- limit in bad weather or when visibility pass if you suspect the fog is worse up country trip. is especially poor. ahead. If other vehicles try to pass you, Try to use the freeways that rim and Pull to the right (with care) and stop make it easy for them. crisscross most large cities. You’ll save clear of intersections when you see or time and energy. (Seethe next section, hear emergency vehicles. Freeway Driving.)

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Freeway Driving Entering the Freeway Driving on fhe Freeway Mile for mile, freeways(also called At the entrance there is usually a ramp Once you are on the freeway, adjust thruways, parkways, expressways, that leads tothe freeway. If you have a your speed to the posted limitor to the turnpikes, or superhighways) are the clear view of the freeway as you drive prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the safest of all roads. But they havetheir along the entrance ramp, you should right lane unless you want to pass. own special rules. begin to check traffic. Try todetermine If you are on a two-lane freeway, treat The most important advice on freeway where you expect to blend withthe flow. the right lane as the slow lane and the driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep If traffic is light, you may have no left lane as the passing lane. If youare to the right. Drive at the same speed problem. But if it is heavy, find a gapas on a three-lanefreeway, treat the right most of the other drivers are driving. you move along the entering lane and lane as the slower-speed through lane, Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a time your approach. Try to merge into the middle lane as the higher-speed smooth traffic flow. Treatthe left lane the gap at close to the prevailing speed. through lane, and the left lane as the on a freeway as a passing lane. Switch on your turn signal, check your passing lane. rearview mirrors as you move along, and glance over your shoulder as often Before changing lanes,check your as necessary. Try to blend smoothly rearview mirrors. Then use your turn with the traffic flow. signal. Just beforeyou leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind” spot. ... I 50 Leaving the Freeway If you are moving from an outside to a When you want to leave the freeway, extra time and flash your brake lights (in center lane on a freeway havingmore move to the proper lane well in advance. addition to yourturn signal) as extra than two lanes, make sure another Dashing across lanes at the last minute warning that you are about to slow vehicle isn’t about to move into the same is dangerous. If you miss your exit do down and exit. spot. Look at the vehicles two lanes not, under any circumstances, stop and The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes over and watch for telltale signs:turn back up. Drive on to the next exit. quite sharply. The exit speed is usually signals flashing, an increase in speed, or At each exit point is a deceleration lane. posted. Reduce your speed according to moving toward the edge of the lane. Be Ideally it should be long enough for you your speedometer, notto your sense of prepared to delay your move. to enter it at freeway speed (after motion. After driving for any distance at Once you are moving on the freeway, signaling, of course) and then do your higher speeds, you may tend to think make certain you allow a reasonable braking before moving onto the exit you are going slower thanyou actually following distance. Expect to move ramp. Unfortunately, not all deceleration are. For example, 40 mph (65 km/h) slightly slower at night. lanes are long enough-some are too might seem like only 20 mph (30 km/h). short for all the braking. Decide when Obviously, this could lead toserious to start braking. If you must brakeon trouble on a ramp designedfor 20 mph the through lane, and if there is traffic (30 km/h)! close behind you, you can allow a little

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Driving a Long Distance Before Leaving on a Long Trip Although most long trips today are Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well Here are some things you can check made on freeways, there are still many rested. If you must start when you’re not before a trip: made on regular highways. fresh-such as after a day’s work-don’t I’ Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the Long-distance driving on freeways and plan to make too many miles thatfirst reservoir full? Are all windows clean regular highways is the same in some part of the journey. Wear comfortable inside and outside? ways. The trip has to be planned and the clothing and shoes you can easily drive Wiper Blades: Are they in good vehicle prepared, you drive at higher- in. shape? than-city speeds, and there are longer Is your vehicle ready fora long trip? If Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: turns behind the wheel. You’ll enjoy you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s Have you checked all levels? your trip more if you and your vehicle ready to go. If it needs service, have it Lights: Are they all working? Are the are in good shape. Hereare some tips done before starting out. Of course, lenses clean? for a successful long trip. you’ll find experienced and able service Tires: They are vitally important toa experts in Chevrolet dealerships all safe, trouble-free trip.Is the tread across North America. They’ll be ready good enough for long-distance and willing to help if you needit. driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoida major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? On the Road Highway Hypnosis Unless you are the only driver, it is Is there actually such acondition as Keep your eyes moving.Scan the road good to share the driving task with “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain ahead and to the sides.Check your others. Limit turns behind the wheel to falling asleep at the wheel? Call it rearview mirrors frequently and your about 100 miles (160 km) or two hours highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or instruments from time to time. This at a sitting. Then, either change drivers whatever. can help you avoid a fixed stare. L or stop for some refreshment like coffee, There is something about an easy stretch Wear good sunglasses inbright light. tea or soft drinks and some limbering of road with the same scenery, along Glare can cause drowsiness. But don’t up. But do stop and move around. Eat with the hum of the tires on the road, wear sunglasses at night. They will lightly along the way. Heavier meals the drone of the engine, and the rush of drastically reduce your overall vision tend to make some people sleepy. the wind against the vehicle that can at the very time you need all the On two-lane highways or undivided make you sleepy. Don’t let it happen to seeing power you have. multilane highways that do not have you! If it does, your vehicle can leave If you get sleepy, pull off the road into controlled access, you’ll want to watch the road in less than a second, and you a rest, service, or parking area and for some situations not usually found on could crash and be injured. take a nap, getsome exercise, or both. freeways. Examples are: stop signs and What can you do about highway For safety, treat drowsiness on the signals, shopping centers with direct hypnosis? First, be aware that itcan highway as an emergency. access to the highway, no passing zones happen. and school zones, vehicles turning left As in any driving situation, keep pace and right off the road, pedestrians, Then here are some tips: with traffic and allow adequate cyclists, parked vehicles, and even Make sure your vehicle is well following distances. animals. ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Your Driving and the Road

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If you don’t shift down, your r brakes could getso hot that they wouldn’t work well. You Hill and Mountain Roads would then have poor braking or Driving on steep hills or mountains is even none going down a hill. You Know how to go uphill. You may want different fromdriving in flat or rolling could crash. Shift down to let your to shift down to a lower gear.The terrain. If you drive regularly in steep engine assist your brakes on a lower gears help cool your engine and country, or if you’re planning to visit steep downhill slope. transaxle, and you can climb the hill there, here are some tips that can make better. your trips safer and more enjoyable. Stay in your own lane when driving on Keep your vehicle in good shape. two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Check all fluid levels andalso the Don’t swing wide or cut across the brakes, tires, cooling system and Coasting downhill in center of the road. Drive at speeds that transaxle. These parts can work hard N (Neutral) or with the let you stay in your own lane. That on mountain roads. ignition off is dangerous. Your way, you won’t be surprised by a Know how to go down hills. The most brakes will have to do all the work vehicle coming towardyou in the important thing to knowis this: let of slowing down. They could get same lane. your engine do some of the slowing so hot that they wouldn’t work It takes longer to passanother vehicle down. Don’t make your brakes do it well. You could crash. Always when you’re going uphill.You’ll want all. Shift to a lowergear when you go have your engine running and your to leave extra room to pass.If a down a steepor long hill. That way, vehicle in gear when you go vehicle is passing you and doesn’t have you will slow down without excessive downhill. enough room, slow down to make it

use of your brakes. ~ easier for the other vehicle to get by. mmm‘I I 54 Parking on Hills Parking Downhill As you go over the top of a hill, be Hills and mountains meanspectacular Turn your wheels tothe right. alert. There could be something in scenery. But please be careful where you You don’t have to jam your tires against your lane, like a stalled car or an stop if you decide to look at the view or the curb, if there is a curb. A gentle accident. take pictures. Look for pull-offs or contact is allyou need. You may see highway signs on parking areas provided for scenic mountains that warn of special viewing. problems. Examples are long grades, Another part of this manual tells how to passing or no passing zones, a falling use your parking brake(see the Index rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert under Parking Brake). But on a to these andtake appropriate action. mountain or steep hill, you can do one Winter driving can present special more thing. You can turn your front problems. See the Index under Winter wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling Driving. downhill or out into traffic. Here’s how:

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Parking on HiNs (COM:) Parking Uphill If you’re going uphill on a one-way If there is no curb when you’re parking If there is a curb, turn your wheels to street and you’re parking on the left uphill, turn the wheels to the right. the left if the curb is at the right side of side, your wheels should point to the If there is no curb when you’re parking your vehicle. right. uphill on the left side of a one-way street, your wheels should be turned to the left. Torque Lock (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) If you are parking on a hill and you Winter Driving don’t shift your transaxle into P (Park) Here are some tips for winter driving: You may want to put winter properly, the weight of the vehicle may Have your Chevrolet in good shape for emergency supplies in your trunk or put too much force on the parking pawl winter. Be sure your engine coolant rear area. in the transaxle. You may find it difficult mix is correct. Include an ice scraper, a small brush to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). Snow tires can help in loose snow, but or broom, a supply of windshield This is called “torque lock.” To prevent they may give you less traction on ice washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer torque lock, always be sure to shift into than regular tires. If you do not expect clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a P (Park) properly before you leave the to be driving in deep snow, but may red cloth, and a couple of reflective driver’s seat. To find out how, see the have to travel over ice, you may not warning triangles. And, if you will be Index under Shiftirtg Into P (Park), want to switch to snowtires at all. driving under severe conditions, When you are ready to drive, move the include a small bagof sand, a piece of shift leverout of P (Park) before you old carpet or a couple of burlap bags release the parking brake. to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your If torque lock does occur, you may need vehicle. to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of P (Park). I57 Your Driving and the Road

Driving onSnow or /ce Most of the time, those placeswhere Whatever the condition-smooth ice, Allow greater following distance on your tires meet the road probably have packed, blowing or loose snow-drive any slippery road.

good traction. with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not 9 Watch for slippery spots. The road However, if there is snow or ice to break the fragile traction. If you might be fine until you hit a spot that’s between your tires and the road, you can accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will covered with ice. On an otherwise have a very slippery situation. You’ll spin and polish the surface under the clear road, ice patches may appear in have a lot less traction or “grip” and tires even more. shaded areas where the sun can’t will need to be very careful. Your anti-lock brakes inlprove your reach: around clumps of trees, behind What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ability to make a hard stop on a slippery buildings, or under bridges. ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick road. Even though you have the anti- Sometimes the surfaceof a curve or and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be lock braking system, you’ll want to an overpass may remain icy when the even more trouble because it may offer begin stopping sooner than you would surrounding roads are clear. If you see the least traction of all. You can get on dry pavement. See the Index under a patch of ice ahead of you, brake “wet ice” when it’s about freezing Anti-Lock Bruke System. before you are on it. Try not to brake (32°F; OOC) and freezing rain begins to while you’re actually on theice, and fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice avoid sudden steering maneuvers. until salt and sand crews can getthere.

... I58 I If You’re Caught in a Blizzard A a If you are stopped by heavy snow, you Put on extra clothing or wrap a could be in a serious situation. You blanket around you. If you have no -CL Snow can trap exhaust gases should probably stay with your vehicle blankets or extra clothing, make body L under your vehicle.This can unless you know for sure that you are insulators from newspapers, burlap cause deadly CO (carbon near help and you can hike through the bags, rags, floor mats-anything you monoxide) gas to get inside.CO snow. Here are some things to do to can wrap around yourself or tuck could overcome you and kill you. summon help and keep yourself and under your clothing to keepwarm. You can’t see it or smell it, so you your passengers safe: You can run the engine to keep warm, might not know it was in your Turn on your hazard flashers. but be careful. vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, Tie a red cloth to your vehicle toalert especially any that is bloclng your police that you’ve been stopped by the exhaust pipe. And check around snow. again from time to time to besure snow doesn’t collect there. Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that’saway from the wind. This will help keep CO out. Your Driving and the Road

lf bu're Caught ina Blind If You're Stuck inDeep Snow (CONT) Then, shut the engineoff and close This manual explainshow to get the Run your engine only as longas you the window almost all the way to vehicle out of deep snow without must, This saves fuel. When you run preserve the heat. Start the engine damaging it. See the Index under the engine, make it goa little faster again and repeat this only when you Rocking Your Ehicle. than just idle. That is, push the feel really uncomfortable from the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel cold. But do it as little as possible. for the heat that you get andit keeps Preserve the fuelas long as you can. the battery charged. You will need a To help keep warm, you can get out of well-charged battery to restart the the vehicle and do some fairly vehicle, and possibly for signaling vigorous exercises every half-houror later on with your headlights. Let the so until help comes. heater run for a while. Towing a nailer Your Cavalier is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. Notes

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Hereyou’ll find what to do about Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 164 some problems that can occur on Jumpstarting ...... 164 the road. Towing Your Chevrolet ...... 169 Engine Overheating ...... ,174 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 184 ChangingaFlatTire ...... 184 ComDact Spare Tire ...... 191 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...... 192

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I X600! Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starling Your hazard warning flashers let you Move the switch to the right to make If your battery has run down, you may warn others. They also let police know your front and rear turn signal lights want to use another vehicle andsome you have a problem. Your front and rear flash on and off. jumper cables to start your Chevrolet. turn signal lights will flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no But please follow the steps here to do it matter what position your key is in, and safely. even if the key isn't in. To turn off the flashers, move the switch to the left. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up atthe side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. To Jump Start Your Chevrolet: Batteries can hurt you. They Ignoring these steps could result in 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have - b can be dangerous because: costly damage to your vehicle that a 12-volt battery with a negative They contain acid that can burn wouldn’tbe wered by your ground system. you. warranty. They contain gas that can Trying to st yourChevrolet by NOTICE I explode or ignite. pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle, even if you havea If the other system isn’t a 12-volt They contain enough electricity manual transaxle. And if you ha--- system with a negativeground, to burn you. an automatic transaxle, it won’t both vehicles can be damaged. If you don’t follow these steps start that way. exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.

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Jump Starting (CONT:) 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the 3. Turn off the ignition on both 4. Open the hoods and locate the jumper cables can reach, but be sure vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t batteries. the vehicles aren’t touching each needed, and radios. This will avoid other. If they are, it could cause a sparks and help save both batteries. ground connection you don’t want. And it could save your radio! You wouldn’t be able tostart your 1 An electric fancan start up I I Chevrolet, and the bad grounding even when the engine is not could damage the electrical systems. running and can injure you. Keep If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by you- A You could be injured if the warranty. Find the positive (+) and negative vehicles roll. Set the parking I (-) terminals on each battery. brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in P (Park) I or a manual transaxlein N (Neutral). Using a match near abattery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been 5. Check that thejumper cables don’t blinded. Use a flashlight ifyou have loose or missing insulation. If Fans or other moving engine need more light. they do, you could get a shock. The 4parts can injure you badly. Be sure the batteries have enough vehicles could bedamaged, too. Keep your hands awayfrom water. You don’t need to add water Before you connect the cables, here are moving parts once the enginesare to the Delco Freedom@battery some things you should know. Positive running. installed in everynew GM vehicle. (+) will go to positive (+) and negative But if a battery has filler caps, be (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal sure the right amount of fluid is engine part. there. If it is low, add water to take Don’t connect (+) (-) or care of that first. If you don’t, to you’ll get a explosive gas couldbe present. short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately.

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Jump Starting (conrr.) 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches the positive (+) terminal of the Connect it tothe positive (+) (45 cm) away from the dead battery, vehicle withthe dead battery. terminal of the good battery. but not near engine parts that move. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if Use a remote positive(+) terminal if The electrical connection is just as the vehicle has one. the vehicle hasone. good there, but the chance of sparks getting back tothe battery is much 6. Now connect the black negative (-) less. cable to the good battery’s negative (-) terminal. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and runthe engine for a Don’t let the other end touch anything while. until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead 11. Try to startthe vehicle withthe battery. It goes to aheavy unpainted dead battery. metal part on the engine of the vehicle If it won’t start after a few tries, it with the dead battery. probablv needs service. I Towing Your Chevrolet When you call, tell the towing service: 12. Remove the cables in reverse order Try to have a GM dealer or a That your vehicle can only be towed to prevent electrical shorting. Take professional towing service tow your with certain equipment, as described care that they don't touch eachother Chevrolet. The usual towing equipment later in this section. or any other metal. is: That your vehicle has front-wheel (A) Sling-type tow truck drive. (B) Wheel-lift tow truck The make, model, and yearof your (C)Car carrier vehicle. If your vehicle has been changedor Whether you can still move the shift modified since it was factory-new by lever. adding aftermarket items likefog lamps, If there was an accident, what was aero skirting, or special tires and damaged. wheels, these instructions and When the towing servicearrives, let the illustrations may not be correct. tow operator know that this manual Before you do anything, turn on the contains detailed towing instructions and hazard warning flashers. illustrations. The operator may want to see them.

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bwing Your Chevrolet (CONI) p-AU I IUN I the ignition key off. The steering wheel A vehicle can fall from a car should be clamped in a straight-ahead A carrier if it isn’t properly To help avoid injury to you or position, with a clamping device designed secured. This can cause a lers: for towing service. Do not use the collision, serious personal injury a Never let passengers ride in a vehicle’s steering column lockfor this. and vehicle damage.The vehicle vehicle that is being towed. The transaxle should be in Neutral, and should be tightly secured with a Never tow fasterthan safe or the parking brake released. chains or steel cables before it is posted speeds. Don’t have your vehicle towed on the transported. * Never tow withdamaged parts front wheels, unless you must. If the Don’t use substitutes (ropes, not fully secured. vehicle must be towed the on front wheels, leather straps, canvas webbing, * Never get under your vehicle after don’t go more than 35 mph (56 km/h) or etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges it has been liftedby the tow truck. farther than 50 miles (80 km) or your underneath the towed vehicle. * Always use separate safety transaxle will be damaged. If these chains on each side when towing limits must be exceeded, then the front a vehicle. wheels have to be supported on a dolly. Never use “J” hooks. Use T- hooks instead.

mmm 170 Towing from the Front- I D Vehicle Hook-Up m I Before hooking up to a tow truck, be Do not tow with sling-type When using wheel-lift equipmen1 sure to read all the information in equipment or fascia damage will towing over rough surfaces can Towing Your Chevrolet earlier in this occur. Use wheel lift or car carrier damage a vehicle. To help avoid section. equipment. Additional ramping this, install a towing dolly beneath may be required for car carrier 1. Attach T-hook chains into the slots in the wheels that would otherwise be equipment. Use safety chains and on the ground during thetow. This the bottom of the floor pan, just wheel straps. behind the front wheels, on both will increase clearance between the sides. wheel-lift equipment andthe underbody of the towed vehicle. I Problems on the Road

Towing from the Front- Towing from the Rear- Vehicle Hook-Up (CONT.) Vehicle Hook-Up 2. Position lower sling crossbar directly 2. Attach a separate safety chain around Before hooking up to a towtruck, be under the rear bumper. the outboard end of each lower sure to read all the information in control arm. Towing Your Chevrolet earlier in this section. Also be sure to use the proper hook-up for yourparticular vehicle. All Models: 1. Attach T-hook chainson both sides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame rail just ahead of the rear wheels.

I 72 2-24 Model: All Models: 3. Attach a separate safety chain to each side of the axle inboardof the spring. NOTICE I men using.w~&l-liftequipment, towing over rough surfices can damage a vehicle. To help avoid this, install a towing dolly beneath the wheels that would otherwise be on the ground during the tow. This will increase clearance between the wheel-lift equipment and the underbody of the towed vehicle. I Problems on the Road 7

Engine Overheating If Steam is Corning from Your Engine If No Stem is Coming from Your Engine: You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Chevrclet's instrument panel. If you get the overheat warning butsee Steam from an overheated or hear no steam, the problem may not A engine can burn you badly, be too serious. Sometimes the engine even if you just open thehood. Stay can get alittle too hot when you: If your engine catchesfire because away from the engineif you see or Climb a long hillon a hot day. you keep driving withno coolant, hear steam coming from it. Just Stop after high speed driving. yourvehicle can be badly :z turn it off and get everyone away damaged. The costly repairs wouf~,~ Idle for long periods in traffic. .>*i from the vehicle until it coolsdown. not be covered by your warranty. <* Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before openingthe hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire.You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engineis cool.

== 174 If you get the overheat warning with no If there’s still no sign of steam, you can Cooling System-2.2L LA Engine sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: idle the engine for twoor three minutes When you decide it’s safe to lift the 1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it while you’re parked, to seeif the hood, here’s what you’ll see: off. warning stops. But then, if you still have the warning, TURN OFF THE (A) Coolant recovery tank 2. Turn on your heaterto full hot at the ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE (B)Radiator pressure cap highest fan speed and open the OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools (C)Electric engine fan window as necessary. down. 3. Try to keep your engine under load You may decide not to lift the hood but (in a drive gear where the engine to get service help right away. An electric fan under the hood runs slower). a If you have a 2.2L L4 engine, your L can start up even when the If you no longer have the overheat engine coolant system will have a engine is not running and can injure warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, coolant recovery tank. If you have a 3.1L you. Keep hands, clothing and tools drive slower for about ten minutes. If V6 engine, your engine coolant system away from any underhood electrich. the warning doesn’tcome back on, you will have a coolant surge tank. can drive normally. There are important differences between If the coolant inside the coolant If the warning continues, pull over, stop, these two cooling systems. Read this and park your vehicle right away. recovery tank is boiling, don’t do section carefully. anything else until it cools down. I75 Problems on the Road

Engine Overheating(CONT.) The coolant level should be at or above Cooling System-3.1L V6 Engine FULL COLD. If it isn't, you may have II Heater and radiator hoses, and When you decide it's safe to lift the a leak in the radiator hoses, heater L other engine parts, can be hood, here's what you'll see: hoses, radiator, water pump or very hot. Don't touch them. If you (A) Coolant surgetank with pressure cap somewhere else in the cooling system. do, you can be burned. Don't run the engine if there is a (B) Electric engine fan leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could An electric fan under the hood be burned. Get any leak fixed L can start up even whenthe you drive the vehicle. before engine is not running and can injl you. Keep hands, clothingand tows away hmany underhood electricf8n. I

Engine damage from runningyour If the coolant inside the coolant surge engine without coolant isn't tank is boiling, don't do anything else covered by your warranty. I until it cools down. I.. I76 The coolant level should be ator above FULL COLD. If it isn’t, you may have , Heater and radiator hoses, and a leak in the radiator hoses, heater - b other engine parts, can be hoses,radiator, water pump or ’ very hot. Don’t touch them. If you somewhere else in the cooling system. do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engineif there is a Both Engines: leak. If you run the engine, it If there seems to beno leak, check to could lose all coolant. That could see if the electric engine fan is running. cause an engine fire, and you could If the engine is overheating, thefan be burned. Get any leak fixed should be running. Ifit isn’t, your before you drive the vehicle. vehicle needs service.

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Engine Overheating (CONT.) How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank (or the Coolant Surge Adding only plain water to In cold weather, water can freezt Tank): A your cooling system can be and crack the engine, radiator, If you haven’t found a problem yet, but dangerous. Plain water, or some heater core and other parts Ise the coolant level isn’t at or above FULL other liquid like alcohol, can boil the recommended coolant. COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean before the proper coolant mix will. water (preferably distilled) and a proper Your vehicle’s coolant warning antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank system is set for the proper cool an^ (or coolant surge tank). If you have the mix. With plain wateror the coolant surge tank, besure the cooling wrong mix, your engine could get system, including the coolant surge tank too hot but you wouldn’t getthe pressure cap, is cool beforeyou do it. overheat warning, Your engine See How To Add Coolant to the 2.2L L4 could catch fire and you or others Engirze at the Radiator or How to Add could be burned. Use a 50150 mix Coolant to the 3.1L V4 Engine ut the of clean water and a proper Coolant Surge Tank later in this section. antifreeze.

mmm I 78 When the coolant in the coolant I A You can be burned if you spill recovery tank (or coolant surge tank) is Steam and scalding liquids coolant on hot engine parts. at or above FULL COLD, start your A from a hot cooling system can Coolant contains ethylene glycol vehicle. blow out and burn you badly. They and it will burn ifthe engine parts If the overheat warning continues, are under pressure, and if you turn are hot enough. Don't spill coolant there's one more thing you can try if you the radiator (or coolant surge tank) on a hot engine. have a 2.2L L4 engine. You can add the pressure cap-even a little-they proper coolant mix directly to the can come out at high speed. Never radiator, but be sure the cooling system turn the cap when the cooling is cool before you do it. system, including the radiator (or coolant surge tank) pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and radiator (or coolant surge tank) pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.

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Engine Overheating (CONE) How to Add Coolant to the 2.2L LA 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, Engine at the Radiator: . butnow push down as you turn it. upto the base of thefiller neck. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure Remove the pressure cap. cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose,is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for thatto stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left.

== 180 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to 5. Put the cap back on the coolant 6. Start the engine and letit run until FULL COLD. recovery tank, but leave the radiator you can feel the upper radiator hose pressure cap off. getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add moreof the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the baseof the filler neck.

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Engine Overheating (CONT) 8. Then replace the pressure cap. Be How to Add Coolant to the3.lL V6 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, sure the arrows on the pressure cap Engine at the Coolant Surge Tank: but now push down as you turn it. line up like this. 1. You can remove the coolant surge Remove the pressure cap. tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowlyto the left until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be proper mix, up to FULL COLD. cap off, start the engine and letit run sure the arrows on the pressure cap until you can feel the upper radiator line up like this. hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches FULL COLD.

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Zf a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and while you’re driving, especially if you acts much like a skid and may require wheel damage by driving slowly toa maintain your tires properly.If air goes the same correction you’d use in a skid. level place. Turn on your hazard out of a tire, it’s much more likely to In any rear blowout, remove your foot warning flashers. leak out slowly. But ifyou should ever from the accelerator pedal. Get the have a “blowout,” here are a few tips vehicle under control by steering the about what to expect and what todo: way you want the vehicle to go. Itmay If a front tire fails, the flat tire will be very bumpy and noisy, but you can create a drag that pullsthe vehicle still steer. Gently braketo a stop, well toward that side. Take your foot off the off the road if possible. accelerator pedal and grip the steering If your tire goes flat, the next section wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane shows how to use your jacking position, then gently braketo a stop well equipment to changea flat tire safely. out of the traffic lane.

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The following steps will tell you how to Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and use the jack and change a tire. I roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find The eqclipment you’ll need is in the a level place to change yourtire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: trunk or rear area. 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in P (Park). 3. Shift a manual transaxle to 1 (First) or R (Reverse). I 4. Turn off the engine. To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put chocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end.

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Changing a Flat Tire (CONT:) 1 . Pull the carpeting from the floor of 3. If your vehicle is equipped with a 4. Remove the wing bolt securing the the trunk or rear area. spare tire housing lid hook, pull the compact spare tire, spacer and wheel front of the lid up and hook it to the wrench by turning it counterclockwise. 2. Turn the center retainer nuton the rear upper edgeof the trunk. Then lift off the spacer and remove compact spare tire housing the spare tire. counterclockwise to remove it, then lift the tire cover. You will find the 5. Remove the bolt securing thejack by jacking instructions label on the turning it counterclockwise. Then underside of the tire cover. remove the jack.

... I a6 6. Remove the band around the jack. For 2-24 Models: 7. Using the wheel wrench, remove the Turn the jack handle clockwise to On 2-24 models, a cover plate must be plastic cap nuts and loosen all the raise the jack head a few inches. removed to find the wheel nuts. Remove wheel nuts. Don’t remove the wheel the cover plate using the flat end of a nuts yet. wheel wrench.

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Changing a Flat Tire (CONT.) 8. Position the jack under the vehicle. 9. Raise the vehicle by rotating the Raise the jack head until it fits firmly Raising your vehicle withthe jack wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the into the notchin the vehicle’s frame improperly positioned will damage vehicle far enough offthe ground so nearest the flattire. Do not raise the the vehicle or may allow the there is enough room forthe spare vehicle yet. Put the compact spare vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure tire to fit. tire near you. to fit the jack lift head into the 10. Remove all of the wheel nuts and, if proper location before raising your you have a wheel cover, use your vehicle. fingers to carefully pry the wheel cover from the wheel. Then take off Getting under a vehicle when the flat tire. it is jacked up is dangerous. If I the vehicie slipsoff the jack, you II NOTICE I could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.

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1 1. Remove any rust or dirt from the 13. Replace the wheel nuts with the Rust or dirt on the wheel, or wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or rounded end of the nuts toward the \ on the parts to which it is spare wheel. wheel. Tighten each nut by hand fastened, can make the wheel nuts 12. Place the spare on the wheel until the wheel is held against the become loose after a time.The wheel mounting surface. hub. could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rustor dirt from ~ CAUTION the places where the wheelattaches Never use oil or grease on to the vehicle. In an emergency, A studs or nuts. If you do, the you can use a cloth or a paper towel nuts might come loose. Your wheel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper could fall off, causing a serious or wire brush later, if you need to, accident. to get all the rust or dirt off.

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(CONT) Changing a Flat Tire I 14. Lower the vehicle by rotating the 15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a wheel wrench counterclockwise. criss-cross sequence, as shown. Incorrect wheel nutsor Lower the jack completely. 1 L improperlytightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose andeven come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheelnuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get the right kind. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 pound-feet (140 Nom). Compact Spare Tire Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your 16. Store the flat tire in the compact Although the compact spare was fully compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the spare tire compartment, and secure inflated when your vehicle wasnew, it wheel cover and plasticcap nuts in the with the wing bolt and extension. can lose air after a time.Check the trunk or rear area until you have the flat Store the jack and wheel wrench in inflation pressure regularly. It should be tire repaired or replaced. their compartment, also. 60 psi (420 Wa). The compact spare is made to go up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), MUI IVN 1 so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced Storing ajack, a tire, or other where you want. Of course, it’s best to :quipment in the passenger replace your spare with a full-sizetire as compartment of the vehicle could soon as you can. Your spare will last cause injury. In a sudden stop or longer and be in good shape in case you collision, loose equipment could need it again. strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Your anti-lock brake system warning light may come on when you are driving with a compact spare. See the Index The compact spare is for temporary use under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning only. Replace the compact spare tire Light. with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire next in this section. 191 Problems on the Road

Compact Spare Tire(CONT.) lf You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, lce or Snow Tirespare. chains won'tthem=! fit Usingyour compact;$ What you don't want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. your vehicle and destroy thechains""'" The method known as "rocking" can too. Don't use tire chains on your help 'you get out when you'restuck, but compact spare. you must use caution.

Don't use your compact spare on some other vehicle. And don't mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won't fit. Keep your spare and its wheel together.

I92 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out: If you let your tires spin at Spinning your wheels can destroy First, turn your steering wheel left and - high speed, they can explode parts of your vehicle as well as the right. That will clear the area around and you or others could be injured. tires. If you spin the wheels too your front wheels. Then shift back and And, the transaxle or other parts of fast while shifting your transa: forth between R (Reverse) and a the vehicle can overheat.That could back and forth, you can destroy forward gear, or with a manual cause an engine compartment fire your transaxle. transaxle, between 1 (First) or 2 (Second) or other damage. When you’re - gear and R (Reverse), spinning the stuck, spin the wheels as little as wheels as little as possible. Release the possible. Don’t spin the wheels accelerator pedal while you shift, and above 35 mph (56 h/h)as shown press lightly on the accelerator pedal on the speedometer. when the transaxle is in gear. If that doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see the Index under Towing Your Chevrolet.

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i ..... Service ...... 196 \ ...... Fuel ...... 197 ...... -- . I ...... '. &5 HoodRelease ...... 201 ~ EngineOil ...... 205 Aircleaner ...... 209 Hereyou wit1 find information Transaxle Fluid ...... 211 about the care of your Chevrolet. Engine Coolant ...... 216 This part begins with service and Power Steering Fluid ...... 219 Windshield Washer Fluid 220 fuel information. and then it shows ...... how to check importantfluid and Brakes ...... 221 lubricant levels. There is also Battery ...... 223 BulbReplacement ...... 224 technical information about your Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement...... 227 vehicle. and a section devoted to its Loading Your Vehicle ...... 227 appearance care. Tires ...... 229 Appearancecare ...... 236 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...... 246 Add-on Electrical Equipment ...... 247 Fuses & Circuit Breakers ...... 247 Capacities & Specifications ...... 250 Fluids & Lubricants ...... 252 Replacement Bulbs ...... 253 Engine Specifications ...... 255 Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts ...... 256 I95 Service & Appearance Care

Service Doing Your Own Service Work -- Your Chevrolet dealer knows your If you want todo some of your own --injured you vehicle best and wantsyou to be happy service work, you’ll want to get the A You can be if try

with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer proper Chevrolet Service Manual. It - I to do service work on a for all your service needs. You’ll get tells you muchmore about how toservice vemcle without knowing enough genuine GM parts and GM-trained and your Chevrolet than this manualcan. To about it. supported service people. order the proper service manual, see the * Be sueyou have sufficient We hope you’ll want to keep your GM Index under Service Publications. knowledge, experience, aud the vehicle all GM. Genuine GM partshave You should keep a record withall parts proper replacement parts and one of these marks. receipts and list the mileage and the date tools befare you attempt any of any service work you perfom. See vehicle maintenance task. the Index under Maintenance Record. Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other Edsteners. “English” and “metric” fhsteflers can be easily confbsed. If you use the mngfasteners, parts can later break or fhll off. You

196 Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline ratedat If you’re using fuel rated at87 octane or If you try to do your own servic 87 octane or higher. It should meet higher and you still hear heavy work without knowing enough abot specifications ASTM D4814 in the U.S. knocking, your engine needs service. it, your vehicle could bedamaged. and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These But don’t worry if you hear a little fuels should have the proper additives, pinging noise when you’re accelerating so you should not have to add anything or driving up a hill. That’s normal, and to the fuel. you don’t have to buy a higher octane In the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to be fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the heavy, sure you get the right kind of gasoline constant knock that means you have a (unleaded). You’ll see “UNLEADED” problem. right on the pump. And only unleaded Fuel Capacity: 15.2 U.S. Gallons (57.5 L). nozzles will fit into your vehicle’s filler Use unleaded fuel only. neck. Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is less than87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage your engine. I97 Service & Appearance Care

Fuel (CONTI Gasolines for CleanerAir What about gasoline with blending Your use of gasoline with detergent materials that contain oxygen, suchas Fuel that is more than 5 % additives will help prevent deposits from MTBE or alcohol? methanol is bad for your vehicle. forming in your engine and fuel system. MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl Don’t use it. It can corrode metal That helps keep your enginein tune and ether? Fuel that is no more than 15 % parts in your fuel system andalso your emission control system working MTBE is fine for your vehicle. damage plasticand rubber parts. properly. It’s good for your vehicle, and That damage wouldn’tbe covered you’ll be doing your part for cleaner air. Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. under your warranty. And even at Properly-blended fuel that isno more Many gasolines are now blended with 5 % or less, there must be materials called oxygenates. General than 10% ethanol is fine for your “cosolvents” and corrosion vehicle. Motors recommends thatyou use preventers in th he1 to:lp avoid gasolines with these blending materials, Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol. these problems. such as MTBE and ethanol. By doing - - so, you can help clean the air, especially in those parts of the country thathave high carbon monoxide levels.

I98 X Fuels in Foreign Countries In addition, some gasoline suppliers are If you plan on driving in another To check on fuel availability, ask an auto now producing reformulated gasolines. country outside theU.S. or Canada, club, or contact a major oil company These gasolines are specially designed unleaded fuel may be hard to find. that does business in the country where to reduce vehicle emissions. General Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use you’ll be driving. Motors recommends thatyou use even one tankful, your emission controls You can also writeus at the following reformulated gasoline. By doing so, you won’t work well or at all. With address for advice. Just tell us where can help clean the air, especially in continuous use, spark plugs can get you’re going and give your Vehicle those parts of the country thathave high fouled, the exhaust system cancorrode, Identification Number (VIN). ozone levels. and your engine oil can deteriorate General Motors of Canada Ltd. You should ask your service station quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor International Export- Sales operators if their gasolines contain will be damaged. All of that means P.O. Box 828 detergents and oxygenates, and if they costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered Oshawa, Ontario LEX 7Ni, Canada have been reformulated to reduce by your warranty. vehicle emissions.

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Filling Your lank rhile refueling, hang the cap inside the I 4Knu l”’” le1 door. Gasoline vaporis highly - flammable. It bums violently, and that cancause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re If you get gasoline on you and I ar gasoline or refueling your then something ignitesit, you hicle. Keep sparks, flames, and could be badly burned. Gasoline loking materials away from can spray out on you if you open ,,soline. the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in The cap is behind a hingeddoor on the hot weather. Open the fuel filler right side of your vehicle. cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” To take off the cap, turnit slowly to the noise to stop. Then unscrew the left (counterclockwise). cap all the way.

{hen you put the cap back on, turn it to le right until you hear a clicking noise. ..I 200 Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood, first pull theHOOD Then go to the front of the vehicleand handle inside the vehicle. release the secondary hood release. The following sections tell you how to check fluids, lubricants and important parts underhood.

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Hood Release (CONI) 1 I Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop I An electric fan under the hood Things that burn can get on into the slot in the hood. can start up and injure you L hot engine parts andstart a even when the engine is not me. These include liquids like running. Keep hands, clothing and gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, tools away from any underhood windshield washer andother electric fan. fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn ontoa hot engine. b Blefore closing the hood, be sure all the fiiller caps are on properly. Then lift the h ood to relieve pressure on the hood P rop. Remove the hood prop from the S:lot in the hood and return the prop to it:s retainer. Then just let the hood down a nd close it firmly. . 202 2.21 L4 Engine (CODE 4) When you open the hood, you’ll see: 1. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (if equipped) 4. Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped)

56053 6. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 7. Battery 8. Air Cleaner 9. Engine Oil Dipstick d IO. Engine Oil Fill Cap 1 1. Radiator Pressure Cap

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' 3.11 V6 Engine (CODE T) When you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Coolant Surge Tank 1 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (if equipped) 4. Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) 6. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 7. Battery 8. Air Cleaner 9. Engine Oil Fill Cap 10. Engine Oil Dipstick

rn 204 Engine Oil 2.2L L4: Checking Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil To Check Engine Oil: level every time you get fuel. In order to Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a get an accurate reading, theoil must be paper towel or cloth, then push it back warm and the vehicle must be on level in all the way. Remove it again, keeping ground. the tip lower. Turn off the engine and give the oila few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.

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Engine Oil (CONT.) When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to 2.2L L4: Adding Engine Oil add some oil. But you must use the right What Kind of Oil to Use I kind. This section explains what kind of Look for Three Things: oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see SG the Index under Capacities & “SG” must be on the oil container, SpeciBcations. either by itself or combined with other quality designations, such as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” “SF, SG, CC,” 1 etc. These letters show American Don’t add too muchoil. If your Petroleum Institute (API) levels of engine has so much oil that the oil quality. level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the prope operating range, yourengine could i-¤ be damaged. If you use oils that don’t have i 3.1L V6: Adding Engine Oil “SG” designation, you can cause Just fill it enough to put the level engine damage not coveredby your somewhere in the proper operating warranty. range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through.

= = 206 Engine Oil Additives SAE 5W-30 Don't add anything to your oil. Your As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE Chevrolet dealer is ready to advise if 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. you think something should be added. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it's going to be0" F (-18"C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50. Energy Conserving II Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel. This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol)is used on most oil containers to helpyou select the correct oil. You should look for this on the oil container, and useonly those oils that display the logo. GM Goodwrench@ Oil (in Canada,GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle. 207 . Service & Appearance Care

When to Change Engine Oil Engine Block Heater What to Do with Used Oil See if any one of these is true for you: An engine block heater can be a big CAUTION Most trips are less than4 miles (6 km). help if you have to park outside in very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder. If Used engine oil contains It’s below freezing outside and most things that have caused skin trips are less than 10 miles (16 km). your vehicle has this option, see the A index under Engine Block Heater. cancer in laboratory animals. Don’t The engine is at low speed most of the let used oil stay on your skin for time (as in door-to-door delivery, or in very long. Clean your skin and stop-and-go traffic). nails with soap and water,or a Most trips arethrough dusty places. good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change your rags containing used engine oil. oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 OOO km) or 3 months-whichever comes first. If none of them is true, change the oil every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months-whichever comes first. Change the filter at the first oil change andat every other oil change afterthat. 208 Air Cleaner I ~~~~ NOTIC€ Used oil can be a real threat to the Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to ~~ environment. determine when to replace theair filter. If the air cleaner is off, a backfire If you change your ownoil, be sure to See the Index under Scheduled can cause a damaging engine fire. drain all free-flowing oil from the filter Maintenance Services. And, dirt can easily get into your before disposal. engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner i~ Don’t ever disposeof oil by pouring it place when you’re driving. on the ground, into sewers, or into A Opemting the engine with the streams or bodies of water. Instead, 1air cleaner off can cause you recycle it by taking it to a place that nr others to be burned. The air collects used oil. If you have a problem mer not only cleans the air, it properly disposing of your used oil, ask I stops flame if the engine backfires. your dealer, a service station or a local If it isn’t there, and the engine recycling center for help. backfires, you could be burned. .Don’t drive with it off, and be candid working on the engine with the air cleaner off.

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2.2L L4: Air Filter Replacement 3.1L V6 (Except 2-24): Air Filter 3.1L V6 (2-24): Air Filter Replacement Replacement To check or replace the filter, remove To check or replace the filter, remove To check or replace the filter, unclip the the two wing nuts and lift the cover. the three wing nuts and lift the cover. three clips and remove the cover.

111 21 0 Automaric Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change: How to Check: Wait at least 30 minutes before checking A good timeto check your automatic Because this operation can be a little the transaxle fluid level ifyou have been transaxle fluid level is when the engine difficult, you may choose to have this driving: oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance done at a Chevrolet dealership Service When outside temperaturesare above Schedule to determine when to change Department. 90°F (32°C). your fluid. See the Index under If you do it yourself, besure to follow At high speed for quite a while. Scheduled Maintenance Services. all the instructions here, or you could In heavy traffic-especially in hot get a false reading onthe dipstick. weather. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, Too much or too little fluid can which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to damage your transaxle. Too much 93" C). can mean that some of the fluid Get the vehicle warmed upby driving could come out and fallon hot about 15 miles (24 km) when outside engine parts, starting a fire. Be temperatures are above 50°F (10OC). If sure to get an accurate reading if it's colder than 50" F (10" C), you may you check your transaxlefluid. have to drive longer.

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2.2L L4: Checking Automatic Automatic Transaxle Fluid (CONT.) Transaxle Fluid To Check the Fluid Level: Then, Without ShuttingOff the Park your vehicle on a level place. Engine, Follow These Steps: Place the shift lever in P (Park) with 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with the parking brake applied. a clean rag or paper towel. With your footon the brake pedal, 2. Push it backin all the way, wait three move the shift lever through eachgear seconds and then pull it back out range, pausing for about three seconds again. in each range. Then, position the shift 3. Check both sidesof the dipstick, and lever in P (Park). read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is where it should be, push the dipstick back in all the 3.1L V6: Checking Automatic way. Transaxle Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid How to Add Fluid: Refer to the 2.2L L4: Adding Automatic When to Check: Maintenance Schedule to determine Transaxle Fluid A good time to have it checkedis when what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See the engine oil is changed. However, the the Index under Fluids & Lubricants. If fluid in your manual transaxle doesn't the fluid level is low, add only enough require changing. of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on thedipstick. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than a pint (0.5 L). Don't overfill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-IIE, because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-IIEis not covered by your new vehicle warranty. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid 3.1L V6: Adding Automatic level as described under to Check. How Transaxle Fluid When the correct fluid levelis obtained, push the dipstick back in all theway.

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Manual Transax/e Fluid(CONT.) How to Check: Because this operation The manual transaxle dipstick is located can be a little difficult, you may choose Too much or too little fluid can on the driver’s side near therear of the to have this done at a Chevrolet damage your transaxle.Too much transaxle case. dealership Service Department. can mean that someof the fluid Check the fluid level only when your If you do it yourself, besure to follow could come out and fall on hot engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a all the instructions here,or you could engine parts, startinga fire. Be level place andthe transaxle is cool get a false reading on the dipstick. sure to get an accurate reading if enough for you to rest your fingers on you check your transaxlefluid. the transaxle case. Then, Follow These Steps: 1. Pull out the dipstick and clean with it a rag or paper towel. Hydraulic Clutch 2. Push it back in all the way and How to Add Fluid: The hydraulic clutch in your vehicle is remove it. Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the self-adjusting. 3. Check both sidesof the dipstick and Maintenance Schedule to determine When to Check and What to Use: read the lower level. The fluid level what kind of fluid to use. See theIndex Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto must be between the ADD and under Fluids & Lubricants. determine how often you should check I FULL marks. (Note: Fluid may Remove the dipstick. the fluid level in your clutch master appear at the bottom of the dipstick cylinder reservoir and whatto add. even when the fluid level is several Add fluid at the dipstick hole. pints low.) Add only enough fluid to bringthe fluid See the Index under Owner Checks & Services and Fluids & Lubricants. 4. If the fluid level is where it should level up to the FULL mark on the be, push the dipstick back in all the dipstick. way. Push the dipstick back in all the way.

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Hydraulic Clutch(CONTJ Engine Coolant How to Check: The following explains your cooling What to Use: Use a mixture of one-half The proper fluid should be addedif the system and how to add coolant when it clean water (preferably distilled) and level is at or below the ADD mark on is low. If you have a problem with one-half antifreeze that meets "GM the reservoir. See the instructions on the engine overheating, see the Index under Specification 1825-M," which won't reservoir cap. Engine Overheating. damage aluminum parts.You can also The proper coolant for your Chevrolet use a recycled coolant conforming to will: GM Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant flush and refill.If you Give freezing protection down to use this mixture, you don't need to add -34"F (-37"C). anything else. Give boiling protection up to 262°F If you have a 2.2L LA engine, your (128" C). engine coolant system will havea Protect against rust and corrosion. coolant recovery tank. If you have a Help keep the proper engine 3.1L V6 engine, your engine coolant temperature. system will have a coolant surge tank. Let the warning lights workas they There are important differences between should. these two cooling systems. Read this section carefully.

888 216 Adding Coolant-2,21 L4 Engine To Check Coolant: L Adding only plain water to When your engine is cold, the coolant - your cooling system can be level should be atFULL COLD, or a dangerous. Plain water, or some little higher. When your engineis warm, other liquid like alcohol, can boil the level should be up to mJLL HOT, before the proper coolant mix will. or a little higher. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant To Add Coolant: mix. With plain water or the If you need more coolant, add the wrong mix, your engine could get proper mix at the coolant recovery too hot but you wouldn't get the tank. overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50150 mix of clean water anda proper antifreeze. Service & Appearance Care

Adding Co01ant-2~2L L4 Engine (CONT.) I 1I Adding C00lant-3~IL V6 Engine 1 I To Check Coolant: Turning the radiator pressure When your engine is cold, the coolant Turning the coolant surgetank cap when the engine and d L pressure cap when the engine Aradiator are hot can allow steam level should be at FULL COLD, or a little higher. and the radiator are hot c~lnallow and scalding liquids to blow out steam and scalding liquids to blow and burn you badly. With the To Add Coolant: out and bum you badly. Never turn coolant recovery tank, you will If you need more coolant, add the the surge tank pressure cap-even almost never have to add coolant at proper mix at the coolantsurge tank a little-when the engine and the radiator. Never turn the radiator are hot. radiator pressure cap-even a little-when the engine and You can be burned if you spill radiator are hot. coolant on hot engine parts. II Coolant contains ethylene glycol, You can be burned if you spill and it will bum if the engine parts coolant on hot engine parts. are hot enough. Don’t spill coalant Coolant contains ethylene glycol, on a hot engine. and it will burh if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant II on a hot eniine. II I 31 - 218 Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Engine coolant temperature is controlled How to Check Power Steering Fluid: by a thermostat in the engine coolant , .. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick g..,',!: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi system. The thermostat stops the flow of with a clean rag. Replacethe cap and

I.,,''.' (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and coolant through the radiator until the completely tighten it. Then remove the ,;:, ,;:, must be tightly installed to prevent coolant reaches a preset temperature. . .. cap again and look at the fluid levelon '.. ~.. coolant loss and possible engine When you replace your thermostat, an the dipstick. .':: .':: damage from overheating.Be sure AC@thermostat is recommended. When the engine compartment ishot, the arrows on the cap line up with .; the level should be near the mark. the overflow tube on the radiator H .. Y;_/,.__ filler neck. When the engine compartment is cool, F+ the level should be near the C mark. When you replace your radiator pressurl cap, an AC@cap is recommended.

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When using concentrated washer (CONT.) Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid fluid, follow the manufacturer’s What to Add: To Add: instructions for adding water. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to Open the cap labeled WASHER Don’t mix water with ready-to- determine what kind of fluid to use. See FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until l15e washer fluid. Water can the Index under Fluids & Lubricants. the bottle is full. use the solution to freeze and

. .tmage your washer fluidtank and other parts of the washer When adding powersteering fluid system. Also, water doesn’t clean or making a complete fluid change, s well as washer fluid. always use the proper fluid. Failure Fill your washer fluidtank on14 to use the proper fluid can cause ?4 full when it’s very cold. Thir leaks and damage hoses and seals. allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don’t use radiator antifreeze your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system an( paint.

..I 120 Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is The other reason is that fluid is leaking I filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. out of the brake system. If it is, you If you have too much brake There are only two reasons why the should have your brake system fixed, A fluid, it can spill on the brake fluid level in your master cylinder since a leak means that sooner or later engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or might go down. The first is that the your brakes won’t work well, or won’t I brake fluid goes down to an acceptable work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to others could be burned, and your level during normal brake lining wear. “top off’ your brake fluid. Adding vehicle could be damaged. Add When new linings are put in, the fluid brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you brake fluid only when work is level goes back up. add fluid when your liningsare worn, done on the brake hydraulic then you’ll have too much fluid when system. you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.

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Brake Master Cylinder(CONT.) Replacing Brake System parfs When your brake fluid fallsto a low The braking system ona modern vehicle level, your brake warning light will DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can is complex. Its many parts have to be of come on. See the Index under Brake damage your vehicle.Don’t use it. top quality and work well togetherif the System Warning Light. Don’t let someone put inthe vehicle is to have really good braking. What to Add: When you do need brake wrong kind of fluid. For Vehicles we design and test have top- fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid-such example, just a few drops of quality GM brake parts inthem, as your as Delco Supreme ll@(GM Part No. mineral-based oil, such as engine Chevrolet does when it is new. When 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a oil, in your brake system can you replace parts of your braking sealed container only. damage brake system parts so system-for example, when your brake badly that they’ll have to be linings wear down andyou have to have replaced. new ones put in-be sure you get new Brake fluid can damage ‘.nt, so be careful not to spill brae fluid on your vehicle.

I’ A122 Battery Vehicle Storage genuine GM replacement parts. If you Every new Chevrolet has a Delco If you’re not going to drive your vehicle don’t, your brakes may no longer work Freedom@battery. You never have to for 25 days or more, take off the black properly. For example, if someone puts add water to one of these. When it’s negative (-) cable from the battery. in brake linings thatare wrong for your time for a new battery, we recommend a This will help keep your battery from vehicle, the balance between your front Delco Freedom@ battery. Getone that running down. and rear brakes can change, for the has the catalog number shown on the worse. The braking performance you’ve original battery’s label. come to expect can change in many Jump Starting other ways if someone puts in the wrong I A Batteries haveacid thatcan replacement brake parts. For jump starting instructions, see the L burn you and gas that can Index under Jump Starting. explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See the Index under Jump Starting for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.

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1 HeadlightHalogenBulbs Bulb Replacement ~1 For the type of bulb, see the Index under 1. Turn the lock ring clockwise until the Replacement Bulbs. flanges align with the slots inthe Halogen bulbs have housing. Then pull the ring back L: pressurizedgas inside andcan from the housing. bLl3t if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Take special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs. 3

224 Taillight Bulb Replacement 2. Pull out the bulb assembly. For the type of bulb, see the Idex under 2-Door Models: 3. Disconnect the bulb base fromthe Replacement Bulbs. 1. Pull the carpet back from thecomer socket by lifting the plastic locking 4-Door Models: and remove the plastic wing nuts. tab. 1 .If your vehicle has anchors at the If you have theoptional convenience 4. Snap a new bulb into the socket. back of the trunk, remove them and net, first unhook the net from the 5. Replace the bulb assembly by pull the carpet away from the rearof retainer and remove the retainer reversing steps 1-3. the trunk. Next remove the four wing knob. nuts. Both 4-Door and 2-Door Models: 2. From outside the vehicle, gently pull back on the taillight housing. Service & Appearance Care

Tai//ightBulb Replacement (CONr) Wagon: 3. Pull back gently on the taillight 3. Press the bulb housing release lever 1. Open the liftgate. housing. and turn the housing turn 2. Remove the two Torx@ screws. 4. Press the bulb housing tab, rotate the counterclockwise to remove it. housing counterclockwise f/6 turn and 4. To remove the bulb, push in and remove it. rotate it counterclockwise. 5. Reverse all steps to reassemble the taillight housing.

DDD 226 Windshield Wiper Blade Loading %ur Vehicle 5. To remove the bulb, push the bulb in, Replacement Two labels on your vehicle show how and rotate it counterclockwise. Replacement bladescome in different much weight it may properly carry. The 6. Reverse all steps to reassemble the types and are removed in different ways. Tire-Loading Information label found on taillight housing. Here’s how to remove the type with a the rear edgeof the driver’s door tells release clip: you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away tires on your vehicle. It also gives you I from the windshield. important information about the number 2. Lift the release clip witha of people that can be in your vehicle and screwdriver and pull the blade the total weight that you can carry. This assembly off the wiper arm. weight is called the Vehicle Capacity 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on Weight and includes the weightof all the wiper arm. occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory- installed options. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called

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Loading Your Vehicle (CONI:) the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the Do not load your vehicle any Your warranty does not cover part weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel L b heavier than the GVWR or the or components that fail beca :ol and cargo. Never exceed the GVWRfor maximum front and rearGAWRs. overloading. your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way Rating (GAWR) for either the front or If you put things inside your vehicle- rear axle. your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, like suitcases, tools, packages, or And, if you do have a heavy load, you anything else-they will go as fast as the should spread it out. Don’t carry more overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn than 132 lbs. (60 kg) in your trunk or quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll rear area. keep going.

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Things you= strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in thetrunk or rear Tires area of your vehicle. In a trunk, We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires madeby a put them as hr forward as you leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and can. Try to spread the weight their warranties are delivered with every new Chevrolet. If your spare tire is a evenly. If you have fold-down different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from each 1--rear seats, you’ll find four of these manufacturers. anchors on the back wallof your trunk. You can use these anchors CAUTION to tiedown lighter loads. They’re I not strong enough for heavy I Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. 1 things, however, so put them as ’ - Overloading your tires can cause overheatingas a result of too much fbr forward as you can in the friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See the Index trunk or rear area. under hading Your Vehicle. I Never stack heavier things, like Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting suitcases, inside the vehicleso accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain that some of them are above the the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tops of the seats. tires are cold. e When you carry something I Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a inside the vehicle, secure it sudden impact: such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the whenever you can. recommended pressure.

0 Don’t leave a seat folded down Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your unless you need to. I beentires have damaged, replace them. I I 229 I.. Service & Appearance Care

lnflation-lire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label When to Check: which is on the rear edge of the driver’s Don’t let anyone tell you that Check your tires once a monthor more. door shows the correct inflation underinflation or overinflation is Don’t forget your compactspare tire. It pressures for your tires, when they’re all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t should be at 60 psi (420 kpa). cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has have enough ition) been sitting for at leastthree hours or you can get: How to Check: driven no more than a mile. Too much flexing Use a good quality pocket-type gage to Too much heat check tire pressure. Simply looking at Tire overloading the tires will not tell you the pressure, especially if you have radial tires- Bad weLA which may look properly inflated even if Bad handling they’re underinflated. Bad fuel economy. If your tires have valve caps, be sure to If your tires have too much air put them back on. They help prevent (overinflation), you can get: leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards.

230 Tirehspection and Rotation I When lt’s Time for New Tires u I I’ To make your tires last longer, have - One way to tell when it’s time for new them inspected and rotatedat the Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on tires is to check the treadwear mileages recommendedin the ; parts to whichit is indicators, which will appear when your Maintenance Schedule. See the Index fastened, can make the wheel nuts tires have only 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or under Scheduled Maintenance Services. become loose aftera time. The less of tread remaining. Use this rotation pattern. wheel could come off and cause an You need a new tire if accident. When you change a After the tires have been rotated, adjust wheel, remove any rust or dirt You can see the indicators at three the front and rear inflation pressure as from places where the wheel places around the tire. shown on the Tire-Loading Information attaches to the vehicle. In an You can see cord or fabric showing label. Make certain that all wheel nuts emergency, you can use a cloth or through the tire’s rubber. are properly tightened. Seethe Index a paper towel to dothis; but be The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut under Wheel Nut Torque. sure to use a scraper or wire brush or snagged deep enough to show cord later, if you need to, to get all the or fabric. rust or dirt off. (See the Index The tire has a bump, bulge or split. under Changing a Flat Tire.) The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage thatcan’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. 23 I Service & Appearance Care

Buying New Tires Unijiorpn Tire Quality To find out what kind and sizeof tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Mixing tires could cau’se you Grading Information label. d to lose control while driving. The following information relatesto the If you mix tires of different sizes system developedby the United States The tires installed on your vehicle when National Highway Traffic Safety it was new had a Tire Performance or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehiclemay not handle Administration which grades tiresby Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) treadwear, traction and temperature number on each tire’s sidewall. When properly, and you could have a crash. Be sure to use the same size performance. (This applies only to you get new tires, get ones with that vehicles sold in the United States.) same TPC Spec number. That way, your and type tires onall wheels. It’s all vehicle will continue to have tires that right to drivewith your compact are designed to give proper endurance, spare, though. It was developed for handling, speed rating, traction, ride limited use on your vehicle. and other things during normal service I I on your vehicle. If your tires have an all- season tread design, the TPC number will be followed by a “MS” (for mud and snow). If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. 232 Treadwear Traction-A, B, C Temperature-A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative The traction grades, from highest to The temperature grades are A (the rating based onthe wear rate of the tire lowest are: A, B, and C. They represent highest), B, and C, representing the when tested under controlled conditions the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement tire’s resistance tothe generation of heat on a specified government test course. as measured under controlled conditions and its ability to dissipate heat when For example, a tire graded 150 would on specified government test surfacesof tested under controlled conditions on a wear one and a half (1%) times as well asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C specified indoor laboratory test wheel. on the government course as a tire may have poor traction performance. Sustained hightemperature can cause graded 100. The relative performance of Warning: The traction grade assigned the material of the tire to degenerate and tires depends upon the actual conditions to this tire is based on braking (straight- reduce tire life, and excessive of their use, however, and may depart ahead) traction tests anddoes not temperature can lead to sudden tire significantly from the norm due to include cornering (turning) traction. failure. The grade C corresponds to a variations in driving habits, service level of performance which all practices and differences in road passenger car tires must meet under the characteristics and climate. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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Temperature-A, 8, C ~NTJ Wheel Alignment and Wheel Replacement Warning: The temperature grade for Tire Balance Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked this tire is established for a tire that is The wheels on your vehicle were or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep properly inflated and not overloaded. aligned and balanced carefully at the coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, Excessive speed, underinflation, or factory to give you the longest tire life and wheel nuts should be replaced. If excessive loading, either separately or in and best overall performance. the wheel leaks air out, replace it combination, can cause heat buildup (except some aluminum wheels, which In most cases, you will not need to have can sometimes be repaired). See your and possible tire failure. your wheels aligned again. However, if Those grades are molded on the Chevrolet dealer if any of these you notice unusual tire wearor your conditions exist. sidewalls of passenger car tires. vehicle pulling one way or the other, the While the tires available as standard or alignment may need to be reset. If you Your dealer will know the kind of wheel optional equipment on General Motors notice your vehicle vibrating when you need. Each new wheel should have vehicles may vary with respect to these driving on a smooth road, your wheels the same load carrying capacity, grades, all such tires meet General may need to be rebalanced. diameter, width, offset, and be mounted Motors performance standards and have the same way as the one it replaces. been approved for use on General If you need to replace any of your Motors vehicles. All passenger type wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, (P Metric) tires must conform to Federal replace them only with new GM safety requirements in addition to these original equipment parts. This way, you grades. will be sure you have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Chevrolet model. 234 Used Replacement Wheels

z . -. Using the wrong replacement ::?T?Wwrong wheel can also cause A wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel problems with bearing life, bra‘ Putting a used wheel on your nuts on your vehicle can be cooling, speedometedodometer 4 vehicle is dangerous. You dangerous. It could affect the calibration, headlight aim, bumper can’t know how it’s been used or braking and handling of your height, vehicle ground clearance, how many miles it’s been driven. vehicle, make tires lose air and ..and tire or tire chainclearance +* It could fail suddenly and cause an make you lose control. You could the body adchassis. a c accident. If you have to replace have a collision in which you or wheel use a new GM original others .could be injured. Always equipment wheel. use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.

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Tire Chains

Appearance Care

Cleaning products canbe hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst A into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot partof the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. Whenyou use anything in a container to clean yourChevrolet, be sure to follow the instructions. And always open yourdoors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle: Gasoline Carbon Tetrachloride Turpentine I Benzene Acetone Lacquer Thinner Naphtha Paint Thinner Nail PolishRemover They can all be hazardous-some more than others-and they can all damage your vehicle, too. vehicle, I your I Cleaning the Insideof Your Chevrolel Use solvent-type cleaners in a well- Use a vacuum cleaner often to get ridof ventilated area only. If you use them, dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with a don't saturate the stainedarea. clean, damp cloth. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, Your Chevrolet dealer has twoGM clean the entire area immediately or it cleaners-a solvent-type spot lifter and a will set. foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can- before they set. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. 237 Service & Appearance Care

Using &am-Type Cleaner on Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric Rinse the section with a clean, wet Fabric Vacuum and brush the area toremove sponge. First, see if you have to use solvent-type any loose dirt. Wipe off what’s left with a slightly cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will Always clean a whole trim panel or damp paper towel or cloth. clean off better with just water and mild section. Mask surrounding trim along Then dry it immediately with an air soap. stitch or welt lines. hose, a hair dryer or a heat lamp. If you need to use it, then: Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner Gently scrape excess soil from the following the directions on the trim material with a clean, dull knife container label. Be careful with a hair dryer or heat or scraper. Use very little cleaner, Use suds only and apply with a clean lamp. You could scorch the fabric. light pressure and clean cloths sponge. I I (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outsideof the stain, Don’t saturate the material. Wipe with a clean cloth. “feathering” toward the center. Keep Don’t rub it roughly. changing to a clean section of the As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, cloth. use a sponge to remove the suds. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with anair hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See the previous NOTICE.) Fabric Protection Special CleaningProblems Your Chevrolet has upholstery that has Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, Carefully scrape off excess stain, then been treated with ScotchgardTM Fabric butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee sponge the soiled area with cool water. Protector, a 3M product. Scotchgard” with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic If a stain remains, follow the foam- protects fabrics by repelling oil and creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar type instructions earlier in this water, which are thecarriers of most and asphalt. section. stains. Even with this protection, you Carefully scrape off excess stain. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit still need to clean your upholstery often Then follow the solvent-type or urine, treat the area with a water/ to keep it looking new. instructions earlier in this section. baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon Further information on cleaning is Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup available by calling 1-800-433-3296 (in asphalt will stain ifleft on a vehicle (250 ml) of lukewarm water. Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167). seat fabric. They should be removed Finally, if needed, clean lightly with as soon as possible. Be careful, solvent-type cleaner. because the cleaner will dissolve them Combination Stains: Like candy, ice and may cause them to bleed. cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee unknown stains. (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft Carefully scrape off excess stain, then drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood. clean with cool water and allow to dry. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. 239 Service & Appearance Care

Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning the Top of the Care of Safety Belts Just use warm water anda clean cloth. instrument Panel Keep belts clean anddry. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to Use only mild soap and water to clean remove dirt. You may have to do it the top surfaces of the instrument panel. CAUTION more than once. Sprays containing siliconesor waxes Do not bleach or dye s&ty Things like tar, asphalt and shoe may cause annoying reflectionsin the windshield and even makeit difficult to -belts. If you do, it may polish will stainif you don’t get them severely weaken them. h a crash off quickly. Use aclean cloth and see through the windshield under certain conditions. they might not be able to provide solvent-type vinyl/leather cleaner. adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.

. . 240 Glass Cleaning the Outsideof the Cleaning the Outsideof Your I Glass should be cleaned often. GM Windshield and Wiper Blades Chevrolet Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) If the windshield is not clear after using The paint finish on your vehicle or a liquid household glass cleaner will the windshield washer, or if the wiper provides beauty, depth of color, gloss remove normal tobacco smoke and dust blade chatters when running, waxor retention and durability. films. other material may be on the bladeor Don’t use abrasive cleaners onglass, windshield. because they may cause scratches. Avoid Clean the outsideof the windshield with placing decals on the inside rear GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami window, since they may have to be Powder@(GM Part No. 1050011). The scraped off later. windshield is clean if beads do not form If abrasive cleanersare used on the when you rinse it with water. inside of the rear window, anelectric Clean the bladeby wiping vigorously defogger element may be damaged. Any with a cloth soaked in full strength temporary license should not be windshield washer solvent. Then rinse attached across the defoggergrid. the blade with water. Wiper blades should be checkedon a regular basis and replaced when worn. Service & Appearance Care

Cleaning the Outsideof Your Textured-Surface Bumper Covers Finish Careof Textured-Surface Chevrolet (CONT) (VL and RS MODELS) Bumper Covers Washing Your Vehicle Cleaning with abrush, a soft terry cloth To touch up any small spots after or a commercial car wash is The best way to preserve your vehicle’s regular washing, use a solvent-type recommended for normal dirt. Never fabric cleaner such as GM Part No. finish is to keep it cleanby washing it use a wire brushor abrasives. often with lukewarmor cold water. 1050244 and a clean, dry cloth. Avoid applying wax or polish to the To help maintain bumper covers, after Don’t wash your vehicle inthe direct textured-surface bumper covers.To rays of the sun. Don’t use strongsoaps washing use a cleaner/protectant like remove wax, a commercially available GM/Armor AllTM Part No.1052919. or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, wax solvent should be used. Tar and Oil dish or car washing (non-detergent) Remover (GM Part No. 1050172) is also soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that recommended. It’s also recommended contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning for cleaning difficult soilslike road tar agents should be flushed promptly and and oil. Also recommended are solvent- not allowed todry on the surface, or type fabric cleaners suchas GM Part they could stain. Dry the finish with a No. 1050244. soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and To clean white bumper covers, first use water spotting. Tar and Oil Remover. Ifthe dark areas are still visible, whiten with White High pressure vehicle washesmay cause Sidewall Tire Cleaner, such as GM Part water to enter your vehicle. No.1050174. ... 242 Finish Care Aluminum Wheels White Sidewall Tires Occasional waxing or mild polishing of Your aluminum wheels have a protectivt Your Chevrolet dealer has a GM White your Chevrolet may be necessary to coating similar to the painted surface of Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a remove residue from the paint finish. your Chevrolet. Don’t use strong soaps, stiff brush with it. You can get GM approved cleaning chemicals, chrome polish, or other products from your dealer. (Seethe abrasive cleaners on them becauseyou Index under Appearance Care.) could damage this coating. Afterrinsing Your Chevrolet has a “basecoatl thoroughly, a wax may be applied. clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth andgloss to the I NUTICE colored basecoat, If you havealuminum wheels, m- don’t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide Machine compounding or cleaning brushes. These brushes aggressive polishingon a can take off the protective coating. basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

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Weatherstrips Sheet Metal Damage breign Material These are places where glass or metal If your vehicle is damaged and requires Calcium chloride and other salts, ice meets rubber. Silicone grease there will sheet metal repair or replacement, make melting agents, road oil and tar,tree sap, make them last longer, seal better, and sure the body repair shop applies anti- bird droppings, chemicals from not squeak. Apply silicone grease with a corrosion material to the parts repaired industrial chimneys, andother foreign clean cloth at least every six months. or replaced to restore corrosion matter can damage your vehicle’s finish protection. if they remain on painted surfaces. Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces for these stains.

DDD 244 Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep Chemicals used for ice and snow Some weather and atmospheric scratches in the finish should be removal and dust control can collect on conditions can createa chemical fallout. repaired right away. Bare metal will the underbody. If theseare not removed, Airborne pollutants can fall upon and corrode quickly and may develop into a accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. major repair expense. on the underbody parts such as fuel This damage can take two forms: Minor chips and scratches can be lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, repaired with touch-up materials system even though they have corrosion and small irregular dark spots etched available from your dealeror other protection. into the paint surface. service outlets. Larger areasof finish At least every spring, flush these Although no defect in the paintjob damage can be corrected in your materials from the underbody with plain causes this, Chevrolet will repair,at no dealer’s body and paint shop. water. Clean any areas where mud and charge to the owner, the surfacesof new other debris can collect. Dirt packed in vehicles damaged by this fallout closed areas of the frame should be condition within l2 months or l2,OOO loosened before being flushed. Your miles (20 000 km) of purchase, dealer or an underbody vehicle washing whichever comes first. system can do this for you.

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Vehicle ldentification Number Engine ldentification Service Parts Identification Label WIN) The eighth character in your VIN is the You’ll find this label on your spare tire This is the legal identifier for your engine code for your GM engine. This cover or on the inside of your trunk lid. Chevrolet. It appears on a plate in the code will help you identify your engine, It’s very helpfbl if you ever need to front corner of the instrument panel, on specifications, and replacement parts in order parts. On this label is: this section. the driver’s side. You can see it if you Your VIN. look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.The VIN also Its model designation. appears on the Vehicle Certification and Paint information. Service Parts labels andthe certificates A list of all product options and of title and registration. special equipment. Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle. X5027 Add-on Electricai Equipment 1 Fuses & Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are Look at the silver-colored band inside protected from short circuits by a the fuse. If the band is broken or Don’t add anything electrical to combination of fuses, circuit breakers. melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you your Chevrolet unless you check and fusible thermal links in the wiring replace a bad fuse with a new one of the with your dealer first. Some itself. This greatly reduces the chance of identical size and rating. electrical equipment can damage fires caused by electrical problems. your vehicle and the damage The fuse panel is located under the wouldn’t be covered by your lower left side of the instrument panel. warranty. Some of it can just ke- To identih and check fuses, refer to the other things,from - .. working as tt, Fuse Usage chart. should. .. Service & Appearance Care

Fuse Rating Circuitry (AMP.) INSTLPS 5 Instrument Panel Lamps ECM 10 Electronic Control Module, Fuel Injectors CIG 15 Cigarette Lighter, GloveBox Light RADIO2 10 Radio Power Fuse GAUGES 10 Gauges, Audible Warning System, Cluster Telltales, TCC, Rear Usage Defogger Relay, Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock, Multiport Fuel Injection PK/TURN 15 Park and Turn Lamps HTR-AIC 25 Heater and A/C Power, Daytime Running Lights (Canada), Anti-Lock Brakes WIPER 25 Windshield Wipers F/P 10 Fuel Pump RADIO 1 10 Radio Memory, Digital Clock CTSY 20 Interior Lights, Horn, Power Locks, Audible Warning System, Remote Liftgate Release, Check Oil Light WINDOW 30 Power Window (Breaker) CRUISE 10 Cruise Control TURN-BIU 15 Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps S/LP 20 Stop Lamps, Hazard Flashers FTP 20 Flash-To-Pass ACC 30 Power Locks, Rear Window Defogger (Breaker) HDLP 20 Headlamp (Breaker) 248 Headlight Wiring Windsheld Wipers Power Windows and Other The headlight wiring is protected by a The windshield wiper motor is protected Power Options circuit breaker in the fuseblock. An by a circuit breaker anda fuse. If the Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect electrical overload will cause the lights motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the power windows and other power to go on and off, or in some cases to the wiper will stop until the motor accessories. When the current loadis remain off. If this happens, have your cools. If the overload is caused by some too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and headlight system checked right away. electrical problem, have it fixed. closes, protecting the circuit until the To access the headlight circuit breaker, problem is fixed. squeeze the plastic clip together and remove.

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Capacities & Specifications EngineCrankcase ...... 4.0 quarts 3.80 L When changing Jilter, up to I quart (I liter) more oil may be needed. Automatic Transaxle PanRemoval and Replacement ...... 4.0 quarts 3.80 L AfterComplete Overhaul ...... 6.9 quarts 6.60 L When draining or replacing torque converter,more fluid may be needed. Manual Transaxle, 5-Speed CompleteDrain and Refill ...... 2.0 quarts 1.90 L Cooling System 2.2LL4 ...... 11.7quarts 11.1 L 3.1LV6...... 14.2quarts 13.5 L

.. 250 Refrigerant, Air Conditioning...... See refrigerant charge label under hood. Not all airconditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the properrefrigerant is used. Ifyou 're not sure,ask your Chmrolet dealer. FuelTank ...... 15.2 gallons 57.5 L Power Steering Pump Only ...... 1.OO pint 0.50L Complete System ...... 2.25 pints 1.25 L Tire Pressures, Sizes...... See Tire-Loading Information label on driver's door. Wheel Nut Torque ...... 100 pound-feet (140 Nem) NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.

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Fluids & Lubricants ITEM APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER SIZE Antifreeze Coolant ...... Year-Round Antifreeze for (EthyleneCoolantMixturesBase)Glycol ...... 1052753 1 gal. (3.8 L) ChassisLubricant ...... GeneralChassis Lube, etc...... 1052497 14 02. (397 g) (Grease Gun Insert) Delco Supreme ll@Brake Fluid ...... Brake System and Clutch Master Cylinder ...... 16 1052535 oz. (0.5 L) DEXRON %E Automatic ...... Automatic Transaxle ...... 10532 1855 02. (1.0 L) Transmission Fluid 12345881 1 gal. (3.8 L) SynchromeshTransmission Fluid ..... ManualTransaxle ...... 3212345349 oz. (1 .o L) GM Hydraulic Fluid ...... Clutch Master Cylinder ...... 1612345347 oz. (0.5 L) Engine Oil ...... Engine Lubrication ...... See the Index under Engine Oil. GM Engine Oil Supplement ...... See your dealer for advice ...... 16 1052367 oz. (0.5 L) (E.O.S.) Engine Oil ...... Hood, Trunk and Door Hinges Windshield Washer Solvent ...... Windshield Washer Fluid Power Steering Fluid ...... Power Steering System...... 1050017 32 02. (1 .O L) 1052884 16 oz. (0.5 L) Dielectric Silicone Grease ...... Weatherstrips ...... 12345579 1 oz. (0.028 kg) Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant ... General Purpose Silicone Lubricant, Weatherstrips...... 1052276 (aerosol) 4.5 oz. (127 g) 1052277 12 oz. (0.35 L) 252 Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LIGHTS BULB Back-UpLights ...... 1156 Front Parking/Turn Signal Lights ...... 2357NA Center High Mount Stoplight Inside (Carpet Covered) ...... 1141 Inside (Pedestal Mount) ...... 1156 Outside ...... 577 Halogen Headlights High/LowBeam ...... 9004 Front Side Marker Lights ...... 194 Rear Side Marker Lights ...... 24 Stop/Tail/Turn Signal Lights (Coupe) ...... 2057 Stop/Turn Signal Lights (Sedan) ...... 2057 Taillights (Sedan) ...... 194 Trunk Light (Coupe) ...... 912 (Sedan) ...... 105 Wagon: Rear Compartment Light ...... 561 Wagon: Rear Side Marker Lights ...... 194

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Replacement Bulbs (CONT.) INSIDE LIGHTS BULB Dome Light Wagon Rear Compartment and Base ...... 562 Dome/Reading Lights Front ...... 168 Rear ...... 194 Heater & A/C Control ...... 74 High-BeamIndicator ...... 194 Indicator Lights Brake. Oil. Turn Signals ...... 194 Charge. Malfunction Indicator. Fasten SafetyBelts. Temp ..... 168 TailgateAjar ...... 37 PRNDL ...... 74 GloveBox ...... 194

I’ A254 Engine Specifications 2.2L3.1L L4 V6 VINEngineCode ...... 4 T Type ...... L4 V6 Displacement ...... 2.2 Liters 3.1 Liters Compression Ratio ...... 8.85: 1 8.80:1 Firing Order...... 1-3-4-2 1-2-3-4-5-6 Thermostat Temperature ...... 192" F (89" C) 195" F (91 " C)

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Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts Air Cleaner Element 2.2L L4 . . . . , ...... AC Type A-1172C 3.1L V6 ...... AC Type A-1098C 2-24 ...... AC Type A-925C Engine Oil Filter 2.2L L4 ...... AC Type PF-47 3.1L V6 ...... AC Type PF-51 PCV Valve 2.2L L4 ...... AC Type CV-9OOC 3.1L V6 ...... AC Type CV-892C Spark Plugs 2.2L L4 ...... AC Type eR44LTSMA Gap: 1.14 mm (0.045 inch) 3.1L V6 ...... , ...... AC Type eR44LTSM Gap: 1.14 mm (0.045 inch)

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257 r Notes I IMPORTANT Part KEEP ENGINE OIL 7 AT THE PROPER Maintenance Schedule LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance ...... 260 This part covers the maintenance Your Vehicle and the Environment ...... , .260 required for your Chevrolet.Your How This Part is Organized ...... 261 vehicle needs these services to A. Scheduled Maintenance Services retain its safety, dependability and Using Your Maintenance Schedules ...... 262 emission control performance...... Selecting the Right Schedule ...... 262 Schedule1 ...... 264 Schedule11 ...... 266 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services ...... 268 B. OwnerChecks & Services Pian I AtEachFuelFill ...... 271 AtLeastOnceaMonth ...... 271 Have you purchased the At Least Twice a Year ...... , . , ...... 272 GM Protection Plan? At Least Once a Year ...... 272 The Plan supplements your ...... new vehicle warranties. C. Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 275 See your Chevrolet dealer for details. D. Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ...... 276 E. MaintenanceRecord ...... 279 259 888 Maintenance Schedule Introduction

A Word About Maintenance Your Vehicle and the Environment We at General Motors want to helpyou keep your vehicle in Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a environment. All recommended maintenance proceduresare few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the removalof time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in important components can significantly affect the qualityof making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do the air we breathe. Improper fluid levelsor even the wrong errands or in many other ways. tire inflation can increase the levelof emissions from your Because of all the differentways people use their GM vehicles,vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to help keep maintenance needs vary. You may even need more frequent your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle checks and replacements thanyou will find in the schedules properly. in this part. So please read this part and notehow you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Chevrolet dealer, the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices.

260 How This Part is Organized The remainder of this part is divided into five sections: Section B: Owner Checks & Services tells you what should Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also explains what have done and how often. Someof these services can be you can easily do to help keep your vehiclein good complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have condition. the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains service department or another qualified service center do important inspections that your Chevrolet dealer’s service these jobs. department or another qualified service center should perform. Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants lists some Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents, seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work should be used whether youdo the work yourself or have it only if you have the required know-how and theproper done. tools and equipment for thejob. If you have any doubt, Section E: Maintenance Record providesa place for you to have a qualified techniciando the work. record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it down in this section. This will help you determine when If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle, your next maintenance should be done. Inaddition, it is a you will probably want to get theservice information GM good idea to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be publishes. You will find a list of publications and how to get needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs. them in this manual. See the Index under Service Publications.

26 I Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Using bur Maintenance Schedules Selecting the Right Schedule This section tells you the maintenance services you should First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is have done and when you should schedule them. Your right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide which schedule I Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyou to to follow: be happy with it. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. These schedules are for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s Tire-Loading Information label. See the Index under Loading Your Ehicle. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. use the recommended unleadedfuel. See the Index under Fuel. Schedule I Schedule I1 Is any one of these true for your vehicle? Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the above conditions is Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). true. Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures are below freezing. The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in door-to- door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic). You operate your vehiclein dusty areas. If any one (or more) of these is true for your driving, follow Schedule I.

253 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your vehicleis MAINLY driven under oneor more of the following conditions: When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). I I When most trips are less than 10 miles TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM (16 km) and outside temperatures ITEM See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kiloineters) or Months NO. remain below freezing. Sewices following SchedulesI and II. (whichever occurs first). When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation, as in stop-and-go traffic. When operating in dusty ,areas. Chassis Lubrication 1 Every other oil change. I Schedule I should also be followedif the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial EngineAccessory Drive Belt Inspection* Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO or 24 Months. applications. I I km) I

Transaxle Service See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance *An Emission Control Service. (ll Services following Schedules I and 11. b me US.Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to pelform this maintenance item will notnullifi the emission warranty or limit recall liabilityprior to the completion of vehicle use&/ life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the I 10 ICleaner AirReplacement*Filter I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km). I indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record. 264 The services shown in this scheduleup to 48,OOO miles (80 OOO km) are to be performed after 48,OOO miles at the same intervals. MILES (000) 3 16 19 112115118121124127130133136139142145148 KILOMETERS (0001

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265 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Schedule I/ Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply. TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) or Months Services following Schedules I and II. (whichever occursfirst).

I 2 I ChassisLubrication I Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) or 12 Months.

I 4 I EngineAccessory Drive Belt Inspection* I Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km) or 24 Months.

Transaxle Service See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services *An Emission Control Service. 16/ following Schedules I and 11. ~2The US. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that thefailure to pelform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liabilityprior to the (!-Spark Plug wire Inspection** I Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km). completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be pei$ormed at the F]AirCleaner Filter Replacement* 1 Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km). indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record.

266 The services shown in this scheduleup to 45,000 miles (75 OOO km) are to be rperformed after 45,000 miles at the same intervals. IMILES (000). I 22.5 30 37.5 45 1 7.5 1 15 I KILOMETERS (000) 12.5 I 25 I 37.5 I 50 62.5 I 75

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Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services these. All parts should be replaced andall necessary repairs Below are explanations of the services listedin Schedule I done before youor anyone else drives the vehicle. and Schedule II. Note: To determine your engine’s displacement and code, The proper fluids and lubricants to useare listed in see the Index under Engine Identification. Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE 1 Engine Oil and Filter Change-Always use SG 3 Tire and Wheel Inspection and Rotation-For Energy Conserving11 oils of proper viscosity. The proper wear and maximumtire life, rotate your “SG’ designation may be shown alone or in tires following the instructionsin this manual. See combination with others, such as “SG/CC,” the Index under Eres, Inspection & Rotation. “SG/CD” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc. To determine the Check thetires for uneven wearor damage. If you preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g., see irregular or premature wear, checkthe wheel SAE 5W-30or SAE 10W-30), see the Index under alignment. Check for damaged wheels also. Engine Oil. 2 Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. Lubricate thefront and rear suspension and steering linkage.

Emission Control Service. ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE 4 Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection*- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature Inspect the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and regularly reaches 90" F (32" C) or higher. proper tension. Replace as needed. In hilly or mountainous terrain. 5 Cooling System Service*-Drain, flush and refill Uses such as found in taxi, policecar or delivery the system with new or approved recycled coolant service. conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Keep coolant at the proper mixtureas specified. See the If you do not use your vehicle under any of Index under Coolant. This provides proper freeze these conditions, change both the fluid andfilter protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine every 100,000 miles (160 0oO km). operating temperature. 7 Spark Plug Replacement*-Replace spark plugs Inspect hoses and replaceif they are cracked, with the proper type. See the Index under swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose Replacement Parts. clamps. Clean the outsideof the radiator and air 8 Spark Plug Wire Inspection**-Inspect for conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and burns, cracks or other damage. Check the bootfit neck. at the coils and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a needed. pressure test of both the cooling system and the 9 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System pressure cap. Inspection (2.2L L4 Code 4 engine)" *-Conduct 6 Transaxle Service-For manual transaxles, fluid the EGR system service as described in the service doesn't require changing. manual. To purchase a service manual , see the Index under Service Publications. For automatic transaxles, change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven underone or more of these conditions: Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)

ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE 10 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*-Replace every 11 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection**- 30,000 miles (50 OOO km) or more often under Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails dusty conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper and injection assembly) for damage or leaks. replacement intervals for your driving conditions. Inspect fuel cap gasket for an evenfiller neck imprint or any damage. Replace parts as needed. Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required.

*An Emission Control Service. ~2The US.Environmental Protection Agency has determined that thefuilure to pe$orm this maintenance item will not nullijE the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior to the completionof vehicle usefirl life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenancesewices be per$ormed at the indicated intervals andthe maintenance be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record. 270 Section B: Owner Checks & Services

Listed below are owner checks and services which should Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. be performed at the intervals specified tohelp ensure the Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your safety, dependability and emissioncontrol performance of vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in your vehicle. Section D.

At Each Fuel Fill (It is important foryou or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fill.) fuel

CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE I Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See the Index under Engine Oil for 1 further details. Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery tank or surge tank and add theproper coolant mix if necessary. See the Index under Coolant for further details. Windshield Washer Check the windshield washerfluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid FluidLevel ifnecessary. I See the Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for further details.

At Least Once a Month

CHECK WHAT TO DO I OR SERVICE I Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on therear edge of the driver’s door. See theIndex under fires for further details.

27 I I.. Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks & Services (Cont.) At Least Twice a Year

CHECK WHAT TO DO I OR SERVICE I Hydraulic Clutch Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See the Index under Hydraulic Clutch. A fluid loss in this system could indicate aproblem. Have the system inspected and repaired at once. System Inspection At Least Once a Year CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE I I Key Lock Cylinders I Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those forthe hood, headlight door assemblies (if equipped), fuel door, trunk, glove box door, consoledoor and any folding seat hardware. SectionD tells you what to use. I CAUTION

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply boththe parking brake (seethe Index under Parking Brake if necessary) andthe regular brake. NOTE: Do not usethe accelerator pedal, and be readyto turn off the engine immediately if starts.it 3. On automatic transaxle vehicles,try to start the engine in each gear.The starter should work only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift leverN in (Neutral), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine.The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the starter works whenthe clutch isn’t pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service. L ... L 272 I CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE

Interlock-BTSI (Automatic Transaxle When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. I 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked onh level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see the Idaunder Parking Brake if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediatelyif the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normaleffort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service. Steering Column Lock While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to Luck in each shift lever position. With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in P (Park). With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in R (Reverse). On vehicles with akey release lever, try to turn the key to Lock without pressing the lever.The key should turn to Lock only with the key lever depressed. On all vehicles, thekey should come out only in Lock.

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At Least Once a Year (CONT:)

CHECK WHAT TO DO

OR~~ SERVICE Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle P (Park)Mechanism When you are doingthis check, yourvehicle could begin to move. You or others couldbe I Check A injuredand property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle

in case it begins to roll. Be ready to ~ ~ )ly the -gular brake at onc - Thould the vehicle begin to

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the transaxle in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes. Underbody Flushing At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take I care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.

274 Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.

INSPECTION WHAT SHOULD BE DONE I SERVICEOR Steering, Suspension Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, looseor missing parts, and Front-Wheel-Drive signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper Axle Boot and Seal hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect thedrive axle boot seals for 1 Inspection damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Exhaust System Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body nearthe exhaust system. Look for broken, Inspection damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections,or other conditions which could causea heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See the Index under Engine Exhaust. Throttle Linkage Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damagedor missing parts. Inspection Replace parts as needed. Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions resultin frequent braking. NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced. Also, if the brake system warning light stays onor comes on, something may be wrong with the brake system. See the Index under Brake System Warning Light. If your anti-lock brake system warning light stayson, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake system. See the Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light. 275 . . Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants

NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified belowby name, part number or specification may be obtained from yourGM dealer.

USAGE FWID/WBRICANT Engine Oil GM Goodwrench MotorOil or equivalent for API service SG Energy ConservingII oils of the proper viscosity. The “SG” designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see the Index under Engine Oil. Engine Coolant A 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825Mor approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M.

Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme ll@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid. System Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347) or equivalent. System Parking Brake Guides Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent. Power Steering System GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GMPart No. 1052884) or equivalent. Manual Transaxle Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349) or equivalent.

~~ Automatic Transaxle DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GMPart No. 12345881). 276 I USAGE FUIID/LUBRICANT Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. l2345l20), synthetic SAE SW-30 engine oil or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277). Manual Transaxle Shift Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB or GM Part Linkage No. 1052497 or equivalent. Automatic Transaxle Engine oil. Shift Linkage ClutchLinkage Pivot Engine oil. Points Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent. WindshieldWasher GM Optikleen@Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Solvent

277 Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Conr.)

USAGE FWID/LUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring a. Engine oil. Anchor b. Release Pawl b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent. Hood and Door Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109). Hinges, Fuel Door Hinge, Rear Compartment Lid Hinges, Wagon Tailgatt Hinge, Rear Folding Seat

~~~ Weatherstrips Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).

lee the Index under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement filters, valves andspark plugs. Section E: Maintenance Record

After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the odometer reading and who performed theservice in the maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule convenient place to store them.

DATE SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ODOMETER I READING

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DATE ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED READING

280 Part 8 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... 282 Hereyou will find out how to Customer Assistance for theHearing or Speech Impaired...... 283 contact Chevrolet if you need BBB MediatiodArbitration Program ...... 284 assistance. This part also tells you Reporting Safety Defects ...... 286 how to obtain servicepublications Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program ...... 287 and how to report any safety defects. Service Publications ...... 288 Customer Assistance Information

STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with For prompt assistance, please havethe a member of dealership management. following information availableto give Complaints can often be quickly the Customer Assistance Representative: resolved at that level. If the matter has Your name, address, telephone Customer Satisfacion Procedure already been reviewed with the Sales, number Service, or Manager, contact the Your satisfaction and goodwillare Parts Vehicle Identification Number (Thisis important to your dealer and Chevrolet. owner of the dealership or the General Manager. available from the vehicle registration Normally, any concern with the sales or title, or the plate attached to the left transaction or the operationof your STEP TWO: If after contacting a top of the instrument panel and visible vehicle will be resolvedby your dealer’s member of Dealership Management, it through the windshield.) Sales or Service Departments. appears your concern cannotbe resolved Dealership name and location Sometimes, however, despite the best by the dealership without further help, intentions of all concerned, contact the Chevrolet Customer Vehicle delivery date and present misunderstandings can occur. If your Assistance Center by calling mileage concern has not been resolved to your 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM Nature of concern satisfaction, the following steps should of Canada Customer Assistance Center be taken: in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands, call 1-809-763-13U. In all other overseas locations, contact GM International Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-416-644-4112. 282 Customer Assistance For the We encourage you to call the toll-free When contacting Chevrolet, please Hearing or Speech lmpaired number listed previously in order to remember that your concern will likely 0 give your inquiry prompt attention. be resolved in the dealership, using the To assist owners whohave hearing However, if you wish to write dealership’s facilities, equipment and difficulties, Chevrolet has installed Chevrolet, write to: personnel. That is why we suggest you special TDD (Telecommunication United States follow Step One first if you have a Devices for the Deaf) equipment atits Chevrolet Motor Division concern. Customer Assistance Center. Any Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center hearing or speech impaired customer P.O. Box 7047 who has access toa TDD or a Troy, MI 48007-7047 conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can Canada communicate with Chevroletby dialing: General Motors of Canada Limited 1-800-TDD-CHEV. (TDD users in Customer Assistance Center Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 A listing of all Chevrolet offices and offices outside the U.S. which can assist you can also be found in the warranty booklet.

II.. Customer Assistance Information

GM Parficipation In Better Business Bureau We prefer that you not resort to BBB In order to file aclaim, you will have to MediationArbitmtion Program* AUTO LINE until after a final decision provide your name andaddress, the vehicle identification number (VIN)of Our experience has shown that the is made under the Customer Satisfaction Procedure. However, you may file a your vehicle, and a statementof the Customer Satisfaction Procedure nature of your complaint. BBB staff may described earlier in this part has been claim at any time by contacting your local Better Business Bureau(BBB) at try to help resolve your dispute through very successful in achieving customer mediation. If mediation is not satisfaction. However, ifyou have not the following toll-free number: 1-800-955-5100. For further information successful, or if you do not wish to been substantially satisfied, Chevrolet about filing aclaim, you may also write participate in mediation, eligible wants you to be aware of GM’s customers may present their case to an voluntary participation in a no-charge to: BBB AUTO LINE impartial third-party arbitrator at an mediatiodarbitration program called informal hearing. The arbitrator will BBB AUTO LINE. This program is Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard render a decisionin your case, which administered by the Council of Better you may accept or reject. If you accept a Business Bureaus through local Better Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 valid arbitrator decision, GM will be Business Bureaus. The program can bound by that decision. The entire resolve individual disputes involving dispute settlement process should vehicle repairs and the interpretation of ordinarily take about 40days from the your New Vehicle Limited Warranty. time you file your complaint to the timea decision is rendered '(or 47 days if you Whatever your preference may be, * ?his program may not be availablein did not first contact your dealeror remember that if you are unhappy with all states, depending on state law. Chevrolet) . the results of BBB AUTO LINE, you Canadian owners referto your warranty We encourage you to use this program can still goto court because an booklet. General Motors reservesthe right before or instead of resorting to the arbitrator's decision is bindingon GM to change eligibility limitationsand/or to but not on you, unless you accept it. discontinue its participation in this courts. We believe it offers advantages program. over courts in most jurisdictions because Eligibility is limited by vehicle it is fast, free of charge, and informal age/mileage and other factors. For ** Some states may require that you$le a (lawyers are not usually present, further information concerning the claim with BBB AUKI LAVE before although you may retain one at your program, call the BBB at resorting to state-operated procedures expense if you choose). Arbitrators 1-800-955-5100. You may also call the (including court). make decisions basedon the principles Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center. of fairness and equity, and are not required to duplicate the functions of :ourts by strictly applying state or federal law. If you wish to go to court, however, we do not require that you first File a claim with BBB AUTO LINE** unless state law provides otherwise.

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Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which couldcause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. Repofling Safety Defectsto the Reporting Safety Defects to If NHTSA receives similar complaints, Canadian Government General Motors it may open an investigation, and ifit If you live inCanada, and you believe In addition to notifyingNHTSA (or finds that a safety defect exists in a that your vehicle has a safety defect, you Transport Canada) in a situationlike group of vehicles, it may order a recall should immediately notify Transport this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. and remedy campaign. However, Canada, in addition to notifying General Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or NHTSA cannot become involved in Motors of Canada Limited. You may write: individual problems between you, your write to: dealer, or General Motors. Chevrolet Motor Division Transport Canada Customer Assistance Center To contact NHTSA,you may either call Box 8880 P.O. Box 7047 the Auto Safety Hotline toll-freeat Ottawa, Ontario KlG 352 Troy, Michigan 48007-7047 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)or NHTSA 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center You can also obtain other information 1908 Colonel Sam Drive about motor vehicle safetyfrom the Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Hotline.

286 24-Hour Roadside Assistance Number The Roadside Assistance Center uses Roadside Assistance is available 24 companies that will provideyou with hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling quality and priority service. When 1-800-CHEV USA (1-800-243-8872). roadside services are required, our Chevrolet Roadside This toll-free number will provide you advisors will explain any payment Assistance Program over-the-phone roadside assistance with obligations that may be incurred for minor mechanical problems.'"If your utilizing outside services. To enhance Chevrolet's strong problem cannot be resolved over the For prompt assistance when calling, commitment to customer satisfaction, phone, our advisors have access to a please have the following available to Chevrolet is excited to announce the nationwide network of dealer- give to theadvisor: establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo recommended service providers. The Vehicle Identification Number Roadside Assistance Center. As the following services are available: owner of a 1993 Chevrolet/Geo, your License plate number Towing membership in Roadside Assistance is Vehicle color free. Locksmith Vehicle location Tire repair Telephone number where you can be Glass replacement reached Rental car or taxi Vehicle mileage Additional services as necessary Description of problem *In Canada, please consult your GM dealer Please refer to the Roadside Assistance regarding availabilityof Roadside brochure inside your owner information Assistance. portfolio for full program details.

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4 Service Publicatz'ons Information on how to obtain Product Chevrolet regularly sends its dealers Most bulletins apply to conditions Service Publications and Indexesas useful service bulletins about Chevrolet affecting a small numberof cars or described below is applicable only in products. Chevrolet monitors product trucks. Your Chevrolet dealer or a the fifty U.S.states (and the District of performance in the field. We then qualified technician may have to Columbia) and only forcars and light prepare bulletins for servicing our determine if a specific bulletin applies to trucks with GVWR less than 10,000 products better. Now, you can get these your vehicle. pounds (4 536 kg). bulletins too. In Canada, information pertaining to Bulletins cover various subjects. Some Product Service Bulletins and Indexes pertain to the proper use andcare of can be obtainedby writing to: your vehicle. Some describe costly General Motors of Canada Limited repairs. Others describe inexpensive Service Publications Department repairs which, if doneon time with the 1908 Colonel Sam Drive latest parts, may avoid future costly Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair anew or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better.

!88 Individual PSP’S What bu’ll Find in the Index How bu Can Get an Index If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s A list of all PSPs published by Indexes are published periodically. Most issued by Chevrolet for all car or truck Chevrolet in a model year(1989 or of the PSPs which could potentially models in the model year, you can buy later). PSP’s covering all models of apply to the most recent Chevrolet individual PSP’s, such as those which Chevrolet cars or light trucks (less models will be listed inthe most recent may pertain to aparticular model. To do than l0,OOO pounds (4 536 kg) publication for that modelyear. This this, you will first need to see our index GVWR) are listed in thesame index. means you may want to wait until the of PSP’s. It provides a variety of Ordering information so you can buy end of the model year before ordering information. Here’s what you’ll find in the specific PSP’s you may want. an index, if you are interested in buying the index and how you can get one: PSP’s pertaining to acurrent model year Price information for the PSP’syou car ortruck. may want to buy. Some PSP’s pertaining to a particular model year vehiclemay be published in later years, and these would be listed in the later year’s index. When you order an index for a model year thatis not over yet, we’ll send you the most recently published issue. Check the ordering form for indexes forearlier model years. 289 I.. Customer Assistance Information

How You Can Get an Index(CONT.) Chevrolet Service Publications Cut out the ordering form, fill out,it A Very Important Reminder You can get theseby using the order and mail it in. We will then see to it that These PSP’s are meant for technicians. form. an index is mailed to you.There is no They are not meant for the “do-it- Chevrolet Division service manuals are charge for indexes for the 1989-1993 yourselferl’ Technicians have the intended for useby professional, model years. equipment, tools, safety instructions, qualified technicians. Attempting repairs Toll-F’ree Telephone Number and know-how to do a job quickly and or service without the appropriate If you want an additional orderingform safely. training, tools, and equipment could for an index, just call toll-free andwe’ll cause injury to you or others and be happy to sendyou one. Automated damage to your vehicle thatmay cause it recording equipment will take your not to operate properly. name and mailing address. The number to call is 1-800-551-4123.

190 1993 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operationand servicing ofpur vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order Form in this book and mailino it with wur check, money orderor credit card information toHelm, Incorporated (addresslisted below). CURRENT PUBLICATIONSFOR 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS SERVICE MANUALS Product Service Publications (PSP’s), are bulletins, letters and articlesService Manualshave the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information published for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publica-on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steer- tions listed previouslyin this section. ing, body, etc. A cumulative index is published quarterly during thecurrent model year. The indexesPrice listall PSP’s publishedNumber by ChevroletForm in the model year.Model 1993Chevrolet Cavalier ...... ST-366-93$43.00 PSP Index *Please specify special body or engine types on order form. Write Form Number Price Number Year Form information in the Form Number column. For example: Turbo, 1993 PSPI-93 ...... Free Convertible. 1992 PSPI-92 ...... Free 1991 PSPI-911991 ...... Free OWNER’S INFORMATION 1990 PSPI-901990 ...... Free Owner publications are written directlyOwners for andintended to pro- vide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner’s NOfE: Form Numbers for individual Product Service Publications mayManual includes the Maintenance Schedule allfor models. be foundin the PSP Index. Prices are $4.00 the for firstPSP and $2.00 for each additional PSP on the same order. 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner’s Manual PSP Bound Bulletin Book (CompleteYear Bulletins) In Portfollo:Includes h~olio,Owner‘s Manualand Warranty Booklet. D escription Form Number PriceNumberYear FormDescription 1993Chevrolet Cavalier In-Portfolio ..... ,10222122 $15.00 1991 All PSP’S ...... 40.00 PSP-91-4 Without Portfolio: Includes Owner‘s Manual. 1990All PSP’S ...... 40.00 PSP-90-4 1993Chevrolet Cavalier Without Portfolio .lo202145 $11.00 For subscription information call Helm, Incorporated.

CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Address all inquiries to: HELM, INCORPORATED Service Publications are available for currentpast and model Chevrolet PO. Box 07130 vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model Detroit, MI 48207 name of vehicle. Credit Card Orders ONLY: 1-800-782-4356 For information and inquiriescall: (313) 883-1430

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Adding Audio Systems...... 111 Blizzard. Caught In a ...... 159 Brake Fluid ...... 222. 252 AM/FM Stereo Radio ...... 112 Block Heater. Engine ...... 59. 208 Electrical Equipment ...... 247 AM/FM Stereo Radio with Blowout. Tire ...... 184 Engine Coolant ...... 217. 250. 252 Cassette Player ...... 113 Brake Engine Oil ...... 206. 250. 252 AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Adjustment ...... 137 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .... .2l5. 252 Disc Player ...... 116 Fluid ...... 221. 252 Power Steering Fluid . .220. 251. 252 Care of Audio Systems ...... 121 Master Cylinder ...... 221 Transaxle Fluid Radio Reception. Understanding . . 121 Parking ...... 66 Autornatic ...... 213. 250. 252 Setting the Clock ...... 111 Pedal Travel ...... 136 Manual ...... 2l5. 250. 252 Automatic Door Locks ...... 50 Rear ...... -136 Windshield WasherFluid ...... 220 Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt Warning Light ...... 100 Air Cleaner Filter ...... 209. 256 (see Safety Belts) Wear Indicators-Front Brakes ...135 Air Conditioner ...... 107 Automatic Transaxle Brake System Warning Light ...... 100 Alcohol. Driving Under the Adding Fluid ...... 213, 250, 252 Brake-Transaxle Shift Influence of ...... 129 Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock ...61 Interlock ...... 61 Alcohol in Gasoline ...... 198 Checking Fluid ...... 211 Brakes. Anti-Lock ...... 134 Aluminum Wheels Shifting ...... 60 Braking ...... 132 Cleaning ...... 243 Starting the Engine ...... 56 Braking In Emergencies ...... 137 Removing ...... 186 Braking Technique ...... 132 Antenna ...... 122 Break-In. New Vehicle Antifreeze ...... 216. 250. 252 Normal Driving ...... 54 Anti-Lock Brake System ...... 134 Battery ...... 223 Buckling Up (see Safety Belts) Warning Light ...... 101 Jump Starting ...... 164 Bulb Replacement Appearance Care ...... 236 Battery Warning ...... 167. 223 Headlight ...... 224. 253 Ashtrays and Lighter ...... 87 Battery Warning Light ...... 100 Taillight ...... 225. 253

295 Capacities & Specifications ...... 250 Cigarette Lighter ...... 87 Clock. Setting the ...... 111 Carbon Monoxide in Circuit Breakers 8z Fuses ...... 247 Clutch. Hydraulic Exhaust ...... 70. 71.159 City Driving ...... 149 Adding Fluid ...... 215. 252 Cassette Tape Player Cleaner. Air ...... 209. 256 Checking Fluid ...... -215 (see Audio Systems) Cleaning Comfort Controls Center Console Ashtray ...... 87 Aluminum Wheels ...... 243 Air Conditioning System ...... 107 Center Passenger Position ...... 32 Antenna ...... 122 Climate Control System ...... 106 Chains. Tire ...... 192. 236 Bumpers ...... 242 Ventilation ...... 110 Changing a Flat Tire ...... 184 Cassette Player ...... 121 Compact Disc Player Charging System Warning Light... -100 Compact Discs ...... 122 (see Audio Systems) “Check Engine” Light ...... 102 Fabric ...... 238 Compact Spare Tire ...... 191 “Check Gages” Light ...... 103 Glass ...... 241 Control of a Vehicle ...... 131 Checking Inside of Your Chevrolet ...... 237 Convenience Net ...... 54 Brake Fluid ...... 221 Instrument Panel ...... 240 Convex Outside Mirror ...... 85 Engine Coolant ...... 217 Leather and Vinyl ...... 240 Coolant ...... 216 Engine Oil Level ...... 205 Outside of Your Chevrolet ...... 241 Checking & Adding .. .217. 250. 252 Hydraulic Clutch ...... 215 Safety Belts ...... 240 Low Coolant Warning Light .....97 Power Steering Fluid...... 219 ScotchgardTMFabricProtection . .239 Proper Mixture to Use ...... 216 Safety Belt Systems ...... 45 Special Problems ...... 239 Safety Warnings Transaxle Fluid Textured-Surhce Bumper Coven . .242 About ....174. 176. 177.1781 179. Automatic ...... 211 Underbody Maintenance ...... 245 217. 218. 219 Manual ...... 213 Warnings ...236. 237. 238. 240. 243 Temperature Gage ...... 97 Checking Things Under theHood ...201 Waxing ...... 243 Cruise Control ...... 74 Chemical Paint Spotting ...... 245 Weatherstrips ...... 244 Cup Holder ...... 87 Child Restraints ...... 35 White Sidewall Tires ...... 243 Curves. Driving on ...... 138 Children and Safety Belts ...... 33. 43 Windshield ...... 241 Customer Assistance Information ...281

196 Daytime Running Lights ...... -80 Through Deep Standing Water ....58 Pressure Gage...... 99 Dead Battery: What to Do ...... 164 Winter Driving ...... 157 Warning Light ...... 98 Defects. Safety (see Safety Defects) Drunken Driving ...... 129 When to Change ...... 208 Defensive Driving ...... 128 Engine Overheating ...... 174 Defogger. Rear Window ...... 109 Engine Specifications...... 255 Defogging Your Windows .... .106. 109 n Engine, Starting ...... 56 Defrosting ...... 108 Easy-Entry Seat ...... 15 Automatic Transaxle ...... 57 Dome Light ...... 82 Electrical Equipment. Adding .....247 Manual Transaxle...... 57 Door Locks ...... 49 Emergencies. Braking ...... 137 Ethanol in Gasoline ...... 198 Downshifting ...... 65. W4 Emergencies on theRoad ...... 164 Exhaust Driver Position ...... 23 Emergencies. Steering in ...... 139 Dangerous Gas in ...... 70, 159 Driving ...... 123 Emergency Starting ...... 164 Parking with the Engine At Night ...... 143 Emergency Towing ...... 169 Running ...... 68, 71 City ...... 149 Engine Block Heater ...... 59, 208 Expectant Mothers, Use of Controlling a Skid...... 142 Engine Coolant (see Coolant) Safety Belts...... 27 Defensively ...... -128 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Expressway Driving ...... 150 Drunken ...... 129 Gage (see Coolant) Extender. Safety Belt ...... -44 Freeway ...... 150 Engine Identification ...... 56. 246 Exterior Appearance Hill and Mountain ...... 154 Engine Oil ...... 205 (see Appearance Care) In a Foreign Country ...... 199 Additives ...... 207 In Fog, Mist and Haze ...... 148 Checking & In the Rain ...... 145 Adding ...... 205. 250. 252 Fabric Cleaning (see Appearance Care) Long Distance ...... 152 Crankcase Capacity ...... 250 Fan Warnings ...... 166. 167. 175 Loss of Control ...... 142 Disposing of Used Oil ...... 209 Filling the Fuel Tank ...... 200. 251 On Curves ...... 138 Energy Conserving ...... 207 Filter. Oil ...... 208, 250. 256 Passing ...... 140 Filter ...... 208. 256 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 164

297 r Flash-to-Pass ...... 81 Fuse Usage ...... 248 Headlight & Taillight. Removing and Flat Tire ...... 184 Fuses & Circuit Breakers ...... 247 Replacing ...... 224. 225. 253 Flooded Engine ...... 58 Headlights ...... 78 Fluid Flash-to-Pass ...... 81 Brake ...... 221. 252 High-Low Beam Changer...... 81 Capacities ...... 250 Gaies Instrument Panel Hydraulic Clutch ...... 2l5. 252 Coolant Temperature ...... 97 Intensity Control ...... 81 Power Steering ...... 219. 251. 252 Fuel ...... 96 “On” Reminder ...... 79 Transaxle Oil Pressure ...... 99 Replacement Bulb ... .224. 225. 253 Automatic ...... 211. 250. 252 Tachometer ...... 95 Wiring ...... 249 Manual ...... 2l3. 250. 252 Gasoline ...... 197 Heater Windshield Washer...... 220. 252 Gasoline Tank. (see Comfort Controls) Fluids & Lubricants ...... 252 -Filling Your ...... 200. 251 Heater. Engine Block ...... 59. 208 Fog. Driving in ...... 148 Gas Station Information...... 304 High Beams ...... 81. 144 Folding Rear Seats ...... l5 Gear Positions Highway Hypnosis ...... 153 Freeway Driving ...... 150 (see Shlfing the Transaxle) Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 154 French Language Manual ...... 2 Gearshift Lever Hills. Parking on ...... a.155 Fuel ...... 197 (see Shifting the Transaxle) Hood Release ...... 201 Alcohol in Fuel ...... 198 Glove Box ...... i., . 53 Warning. Overheated Capacity ...... 197. 251 Graphic Equalizer (seeAudio Systems) Engine ...... 174 Exhaust Warnings ...... 70 Horn ...... 72 Filling Your Tank ...... 200. 251 Hot Engine. Safety Fuels with Alcohol ...... 198 Warnings ...... 174. 202 Gage ...... 96 Halogen Bulbs ...... 224. 253 How to Use this Manual ...... 6 In Foreign Countries...... 199 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... -164 Hydraulic Clutch ...... 2l5. 252 Requirements ...... 197 Head Restraints ...... 13 Hydroplaning ...... 147

198 Identification Number. Lane Change Indicator ...... 73 Locks ...... 49 Vehicle ...... 56. 246 Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt ...... 23 Long Distance Driving ...... 152 Idling Your Engine ...... 68. 71 Front ...... 23. 27 Low Battery ...... 164 If You're Stuck: In Rear ...... 28 Low Oil Pressure Warning ...... 98 Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ...... 192 Use by Children ...... 33. 43 Luggage Carrier ...... 91 Ignition Latches. Seatback ...... 14 Key ...... 48 Liftgate Key Release Button ...... 55 Ajar Light ...... 102 Positions ...... 55 Lock ...... 52 Maintenance Record ...... 279 Illuminated Entry System...... 50 Lock Release ...... 52 Maintenance Schedule ...... 259 Indicator Lights (seeWarning Lights) Safety Warning ...... 52 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints) Lighter ...... 87 (Check Engine Light) ...... 102 Inflation. Tires ...... 230 Lights Manual Front Seat ...... 12 Inside Rearview Mirror ...... 85 Daytime Running Lights...... 80 Manual Sunroof ...... 88 Instrument Panel ...... 93 Dome/Map ...... 82 Manual Transaxle Instrument Panel Wming'Lights ....96 Flash-to-Pass ...... 81 Adding Fluid ...... 215. 250, 252 Intermittent Windshield Wipers..... 83 Headlights ...... 78 Checking Fluid ...... 213 Instrument Panel Intensity Control ...81 Shifting ...... 64 Rear Compartment ...... 82 Starting the Engine ...... 56 Removing & Replacing Master Cylinder. Brake ...... 221 ack. Tire ack...... 185 Bulbs .224, 225, 253 Methanol in Gasoline ...... 198 JJump Starting 164 ...... Replacement Bulbs ...... 253 Mileage Indicator Taillights ...... 225. 253 (see Odometer & Speedometer) Turn Signal ...... 73 Mirrors Key Release Button ...... 55 Warning Lights ...... 96 Convex Outside ...... 85 Keys ...... 48 Loading Your Vehicle ...... 91. 227 Inside Manual Day/Night ...... 85

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Manual Adjust ...... 85 Owner Checks & Services ...... 271 Radiator Overheating Manual Remote Control ...... 86 Owner’s Manual. How to Use ...... 6 (see Overheated Engine) Mountain Driving ...... 154 Radiator Pressure Cap ...... 219 Radio (see Audio Systems) Eint Spotting. Chemical ...... 245 Reading Light ...... 82 New Vehicle Break-In Park. Shifting Into ...... 60. 67 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.... 30 Requirements ...... 54 Parking Rear Seat. Split Fold-Down ...... 15 Night Driving ...... 143 On Hills ...... 60. 155 Rearview Mirrors ...... 85 Over Things That Burn ...... 70 Rear Window Defogger ...... 109 Torque Lock ...... 157. 251 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 12 Octane Requirements With the Engine Replacement Bulbs ...... 253 (see Fuel Requirements) Running ...... 60. 68. 71 Replacement Fuses ...... -248 Odometer & Speedometer ...... 94 Parking Brake ...... 66 Replacement Parts ...... 256 Oil. Engine ...... 205 Passenger Belts (seeSafety Belts) Replacement. Windshield Wiper ...227 Pressure Gage ...... 99 Passing ...... 77. 140 Replacing Safety Belts ...... 45 Quality ...... 206 Polishing andWaxing Replacing Tires ...... 232 Thickness ...... 207 (see Appearance Care) Replacing Wheels ...... 234 Used Oil ...... -209 Power Door Locks ...... 50 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 286 When to Add ...... 206 Power Steering Fluid .... .219. 251. 252 Restraints. Child ...... -35 When to Change ...... 208 Power Windows ...... 72 Road Signs ...... 124 Oil Warning Light ...... 98 Power Window Lock-out Color ...... 124 Operation of Lights ...... 79 Switch ...... 72 Shape ...... 125 Outside Rearview Mirrors ...... 85 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts Symbols ...... 126 Overheated Engine ...... 174 During ...... 27 Traffic Lights ...... 126 Overheated EngineCoolant Problems on the Road ...... 163 Your Own Signals ...... 127 Warning Gage ...... 97 Publications (see Service Publications) Roads. Hill and Mountain ...... 154 Rocking Your Vehicle ...... 193 Right Front. Adult Passenger ....27 Setting the Clock ...... 111 Stuck. If You Are ...... 192 Smaller Children Setting the Trip Odometer ...... 95 Roof Luggage Carrier ...... 91 and Babies ...... 34 Shift Light ...... 65. 101 Rotation. Tire ...... 231 TopStrap ...... 36 Shifting Into P (Park) ...... 67 Torn ...... 45 Shifting Out of P (Park) ...... 69 Twisted ...... 26 Shifting the Transaxle S afety Belts ...... 17 Vehicles First Sold in Canada ....23 Automatic Transaxle ...... 60 Adults ...... 22 Warning Light ...... 18. 22 Manual Transaxle ...... 64 Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt .....23 Why You Should Wear Signaling Turns ...... 73, 127 Care ...... 240 Safety Belts ...... 18 Signs. Road ...... 124 Center Passenger Position ...... 32 Safety Defects. Reporting ...... 286 Skidding ...... 142 Checking ...... 45 Scheduled Maintenance Services . . 262 Snow or Ice. Driving On ...... 158 Children ...... 33. 43 Seat Belts (see Safety Belts) Snowstorm. If You’re Child Restraints ...... 35 Seat Controls Caught in a ...... 159 Child Restraints-How to Easy-Entry ...... 15 Sound Equipment. Adding ...... 111 Install Them ...... 35 Manual 4-Way Adjustable ...... 14 Sound Systems (see Audio Systems) Child Restraints. Manual Front Seat ...... 12 Spare Tire. Compact ...... 191 Where to Put ...... 35 Manual Reclining Seatback ...... 12 Specifications & Capacities ...... 250 Cleaning ...... 240 Seat. Split Fold-Down Rear ...... 15 Speed Control (see Cruise Control) Driver Position ...... 23 Seats. Split Folding. Speedometer & Odometer ...... 94 Extender ...... 44 Rear Wagon ...... 16 Trip Odometer ...... 95 How to Wear ...... 22 Seatback Latches ...... 14 Stains. Removing...... 239 Passenger Belts ...... 27 Service Parts Identification Starting Your Engine ...... 56 Pregnancy, Use During ...... 27 Label ...... 246 Automatic Transaxle ...... 57 Questions & Answers .. .21. 25. 44. 45 Service Publications ...... 288 Manual Transaxle ...... 57 Rear Safety Belts ...... 28 Service Publications Order Form . .291 Starting Your Vehicle if the Battery Replacement ...... : ..45 Service Station Information ...... 304 is Dead (see Jump Starting) 30 I Index

Steering Theft ...... 53 Transaxle. Automatic In Emergencies ...... 139 Thermostat ...... 219 (see Automatic Transaxle) Off-Road Recovery ...... 139 Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 73 Transaxle. Manual Tips ...... 138 Time. Setting the ...... 111 (see Manual Transaxle) Steering Wheel. Tilt...... 73 Tires ...... 229 Transmission. Automatic Stereo Sound Systems Buying New ...... -232 (see Automatic Transaxle) (see Audio Systems) Chains ...... 192.236 Transmission. Manual Storing Your Vehicle ...... 223 Flat. Changing ...... 184 (see Manual Transaxle) Stuck. If You Are ...... 192 Inflation ...... 230 Trip Odometer ...... 95 Sunroof ...... 88 Inspection & Rotation ...... 231 Trunk ...... 51 Sun Visors ...... 86 Loading ...... 230 Trunk Cargo Anchors ...... 54 Pressure ...... 230 Trunk Convenience Net ...... 54 Quality Grading ...... 232 Trunk/Liftgate Tachometer ...... 95 Spare. Compact ...... 191 Release, Lockout...... 51 Taillight Bulb Replacement. ...225. 253 Tread Wear Indicators ...... -231 Turn Signal Indicator ...... -73 Tape Player (seeAudio Systems) Wheel Alignment and Turn SignaYHeadlight Beam Lever... 73 Technical Facts & Specifications Tire Balance ...... 234 Cruise Control ...... 74 Bulbs ...... 253 Wheel Replacement ...... 234 Headlight High/Low Beam ...... 81 Electrical Equipment. Add-on ...247 When to Replace Wheels ...... 234 Turn & Lane Change Indicator ...73 Fluid Capacities & Types .. .250, 252 Winter Driving and Tires ...157. 236 Fuses & Circuit Breakers ...... -247 Top Strap ...... 36 Service Parts Identification Torque Lock ...... 157 Label ...... 246 Towing a Trailer ...... 161 Unleaded Gasoline ...... 197 Vehicle Identification Number Towing Your Chevrolet ...... 169 Upholstery Care ...... 238 (VIN) ...... 56. 246 Traffic Lights ...... 126 Upshift Indicator Light ...... 65. 101 Temperature Gage ...... 97 Trailer Towing ...... 161 Urban Driving ...... 149

102 Vehicle Damage Warnings ...... 7 Warning Lights ...... 96 Wheel Covers. How to Remove ....188 Vehicle Identification Number Anti-Lock Brake System ...... 101 Wheel Nuts ...... 188 (VIN) ...... 56. 246 Battery ...... lo0 Wheel Nut Torque ...... 190. 251 Vehicle Loading ...... 91. 227 Brake ...... 100 Wheel Replacement ...... 234 Vehicle Storage ...... 223 Charging System ...... lo0 Windows Vehicles First Sold in Canada ...... 23 Check Coolant ...... 97 Power ...... 72. 249 Ventilation ...... 106. 108.110 Check Engine ...... 102 Standard ...... 71 VIN ...... 56. 246 Check Gages ...... 103 Windshield Washer ...... 84. 220. 252 Visor Vanity Mirror ...... 86 Liftgate Ajar ...... 102 Windshield Washer Fluid ...84. 220. 252 Low Coolant ...... 97 Windshield Wipers ...... 83. 249 Oil ...... 98 Cleaning ...... 241 Wagon Safety Belt ...... 18, 22 Windshield Wiper Blade Folding Rear Seats ...... 16 Upshift Indicator ...... 65, 101 Replacement ...... 227 Liftgate Ajar Light ...... 102 Washer. Windshield ...... 84.220, 252 Winter Driving ...... 157 Liftgate Lock ...... 52 Weight Driving On Snow or Ice...... 158 Liftgate Release Button ...... 52 Gross Axle Rating (GAWR) .....227 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Rear Compartment Light ...... 82 Gross Vehicle Rating Deep Snow ...... 160 Roof Luggage Carrier ...... 91 (GVWR) ...... 227 If You’re Caught in a Taillight Bulb Replacement.. .225, 253 Wheel Alignment and Blizzard ...... 159 Warning Flashers. Hazard ...... 164 Tire Balance ...... 234 Wrecker Towing ...... 169 Service Station Information

wmusme\a wasner Iswu - See Page 220 Battery / The Delco Freedom@ battery needs no water. See Page 223 Transaxle Fluid / Automatic: See Page 211 Manual: See Page 213

See Tire-Loading Information label on the driver’s door. See Page 230 e Tirt . Compact Spare: 60 psi (42G &a) See Page 191 See Page 197

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