Chevrolet 1994 Camaro Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1994 Camaro

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Page 3: ...s 11 Features Controls 45 Comfort Controls Audio Systems 107 Your Driving and the Road 123 Problems on the Road 147 Service Appearance Care 179 Maintenance Schedule m 237 Customer Assistance Information 257 Including Reporting Safety Defects on page 259 Index m m m m m m m m 267 Service Station Information Last Page Printed in U S A Part No 10260940A Second Edition 1 ...

Page 4: ...ame GeneralMotors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propribtaires canadiens Vous pd f vous procurer un exemplairede ce guide en frangaischez votre concessionaireou au DGN Marketing ServicesLtd 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario L5T 1C7 Published by Chevrolet MotorDivision General Motors Corp...

Page 5: ...ant shifted gears ommaking carriages to making cars forming half of the team that gave birth to Chevrolet Louis Chevrolet the other half ofthe team at the wheelofhis experimental Classic Six which enteredproduction in 1912 Thatyear 2999 vehicles wereproduced ...

Page 6: ...I I I I I Thelegacy of America sfavorite sportscar beganin 1953 when 319 hand ...

Page 7: ...e I Iavailable el injected V8 I I Americanpublic and waspowered by an I 6 0 sautomotive excitement included Chevroletlandmarkslike the Corvette Sting Ray the sporty Camaro andpowerplants like the legendary 327 V8 Yournew Chevrolet continues a tradition of quality and value 5 ...

Page 8: ...t 3 Comfort Controls Audio Systems This part tells you howto adjust thecomfort controls and how to operate your sound system Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and tipsabout the road and how to drive under different conditions Part 5 Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you havea problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating et...

Page 9: ...fety symbc means Don t Don t do this or Don let this happen NOTICE These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle 1 t M AI nc In M so co co do W set di Y C ve fo N c ehicle Damage Warnings so in this book you willfind these ktices the notice area we tell you about mething that can damage your vehicle any times this damage would not be lvered by your warranty andit could be Istly But ...

Page 10: ... Flames 8 Sparks or Flamecould Explode Battery These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety Belts Door LocWUnlock Window Up Down These symbols have to do with your lights Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flashers A Headlight Hlgh Beam Parking Lights Courtesy Lights Fog Lamps 0 These symbols are on some of your Zont...

Page 11: ... are used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System E l Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Canada Anti Lock Brake System Canada Low Coolant m Here are some other symbols you may see Hatchflrunk Release Hood Release Lighter Horn B k3 Speaker 9 ...

Page 12: ...How to Use This Manual 10 ...

Page 13: ...ts Restraint Systems SeatsandSeatControls 12 Safety Belts They re for Everyone 16 Why Safety Belts Work 17 Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts and the Answers 19 Safety Belt Reminder Light 20 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 21 Children 34 Child Restraints 35 LargerChildren 42 Safety Belt Extender 43 Checking Your Restraint Systems 43 Replacing Safety Beltsafter a Crash 44 11 ...

Page 14: ...t Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Be sure the lever returnsto its original position after moving the seat Four Way Manual Seat To move the driver s seat forwardor backward lift the lever underthe left front of the seat Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your bodyto make s...

Page 15: ...t has three controls on tht 2ft side he front control makes the front of the eat go up and down he back control makes the back of the eat go up and down hecenter control makes the whole seat o up and down or forward and backward Reclining Front Seatbacks T o adjust the seatback lift the lever on the suter side of the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull JP on the leve...

Page 16: ...ont seatbacks fold forward to let people get into the back seat To fold a seatback forward push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch Then the seatback will fold foward Whed y6i 1return the seatbackto its original position make sure the seatback is locked The latch must be down for the seat to work properly 14 ...

Page 17: ... the seatbackto be sureit is locked Folding Rear Seatback The rear seatback in your Chevrolet folds down to provide more storage space To fold the seatback down 1 Pull forward onboth levers 2 Fold the seatback down To raise the seatbaclc 1 Pull it up to the locked upright position 2 Be sure both latches holdthe seatback in place Have them fixed if they don t 15 ...

Page 18: ...tes and Canadian provinces he law says to wear safety belts H e r e s vhy Thev work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so sieri u that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can surviveand sometimes walk away Withou...

Page 19: ...in or on anything you go as fast as it goes For example if the bike is going 10mph 1 6 kmk so is the child __ When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels 17 ...

Page 20: ...estraint Systems I I c T 2 4m S Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield I 8 ...

Page 21: ...uch good sense Here Are Questions Many PeopleAsk about Safety Belts and the Answers Q Won t I be trappedin the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt A You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can easilyunbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious duringand after an accident so you canunbuckle and get out ismuch greate...

Page 22: ...sions Q If I ma good driver and1never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t yourfault you and your passengers can be hurt Beinga good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40km of home And the greatest number of serious injurie...

Page 23: ...olet see the section after this one called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This section describes the driver s restraint system I a b Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the s...

Page 24: ...the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button onthe buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 22 ...

Page 25: ...And you d be zss likely to slide under the lap belt If ou slid underit the belt would apply orce at your abdomen Thiscould cause erious oreven fatal injuries The houlder belt should go over the shoulder nd across the chest Theseparts of the lody are best able to take belt restraining orces he safety belt locks if there s a sudden top or crash What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is too loose I...

Page 26: ...serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times A CAUTION I wear the shoulder beltunder your arm In a crash your body would move too farforward which would increase the chanceo f head andneck injury Also the belt wuuld apply too much force to the ribs ...

Page 27: ...ed across the body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door besure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 25 ...

Page 28: ...nflating air bag can seriously injure small children Follow the instructions on the passenger safety belt Caution label REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEMI SNOT REQUIRED If the air bag readiness light comes on while you are driving or doesn t comeon when you first start your vehicle see your dealer for service PRINTED IN U 5 A See your Owner s Manual for more information PART NO C20 30 355 ...

Page 29: ...problem ou will see this light flash for a few econds when you turn your ignitionto Run or Start Then the light should g ut which means the system is ready emember if the airbag readiness light oesn t come on when you start your ehicle or stays on or comes onwhen ou are driving your air bag system may ot work properly Have your vehicle zrviced right away How the Air Bag System Works Where is the a...

Page 30: ...d provide no occupant protection benefit It ispossible that in a crash only one of the twoair bags in your Camaro will deploy This israre but can happen ina crash justsevere enough to make an air bag inflate In any particular crash the determination of whether the a i rbag should have inflated cannot be based solely on the level of damage on thevehicle Inflation is determined by the angle of the i...

Page 31: ...the driver s vision or ability to steer the vehicle nor will it hinder the occupants from exitingthe vehicle In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may occur in vehicles with passenger air bags because the windshield acts as a reaction surface for the inflating air bag 0 The air bags are designed to inflate o...

Page 32: ... when itis safe to do so If you or your passengers can t get out of the vehicle try to get fresh air by opening a window turning on the fan or opening a door ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Chevrolet Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be serviced There areparts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your ve...

Page 33: ...king safety belts effective is wearing them properly Passenger Positions Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this part I E 1 P rl tl F S C C V I T I tear Seat Passengers t s very important for rear seat tassengers to buckle up Accident tatistics show that unbelted people in the ear seat...

Page 34: ...elt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 32 ...

Page 35: ...sh this applies force to he strong pelvic bones And you d be zss likely to slide under the lap belt If ou slid under it the belt would apply orce at your abdomen Thiscould cause erious oreven fatal injuries The houlder belt should go overthe shoulder nd across the chest Theseparts of the ody are best able to take belt restraining orces I he safety belt locks if there s a sudden top or a crash 9 Y ...

Page 36: ...hildren Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size Infact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies 34 ...

Page 37: ...The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint baby will suddenly become a 240 pound 110kg force on your arms Thebaby would be almost impossible tuhold Secure the baby in an infant regint I will show you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child r...

Page 38: ...e any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap If your child restraint hasa top strap it should be anchored If you need to have ananchor installed you can ask your Chevrolet dealerto put it in for you If you want to installan anchor yourself your dealercan tell you how to do it If you have a convertible don t usea restraint that hasa top strap in your vehicle because t...

Page 39: ...Restraint in the Rear Seat You ll be usingthe lap shoulder belt See the earliersection about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructionssay 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulderportions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the rest...

Page 40: ...ghten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and beready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 38 ...

Page 41: ...lou il be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one You ll need a safetylocking clip to properly secure a child restraint in this position You can get a locking clip where child restraints are sold orfrom your Chevrolet dealer GM Part No 94844571 The locking clip must be the same as the one shown here 39 ...

Page 42: ...child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt throughor around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 5 6 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button i...

Page 43: ...nd pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 3 remove the child restraint just lbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and movethe locking clip Let the safety It go back all the way A CAUTION When not used wiih a childrestraint seat a safety belt with a child restraint locking clip still attached can causeserious injury in a crash Always remove the clipwhen you are not usi...

Page 44: ...ld wear the vehicle s safety belts Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rearseat But they need to use the safety belts properly 0 Childrenwho aren t buckledupcan be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckledupcan strike other people who are 42 ...

Page 45: ...ld be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt willfasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn tlong enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender w...

Page 46: ...n you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being usedat the time of the collision 2 What s wrong with this The belt is torn rorn or frayed belts may not protect you n a crash They can rip apart under mpact forces If a ...

Page 47: ...Features Contro Keys DoorLocks Theft and Theft Deterrents NewVehicle Break In Ignitionswitch StartingYourEngine Automatic Transmission ManualTransmission Limited Slip Rear Axle Parking EngineExhaust Windows Horn TiltWheel OperationofLights Mirrors Twin Lift off Roof Panels Storage and Compartments Sunvisors Ashtray and Lighter Instrument Panel and Cluster ConvertibleTop The Turn Signameadlight Bea...

Page 48: ...ly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or othercontrols or even make the vehicle move Don t leave thekeys in a vehicle with young children I I I 01 I The ignition keys are for the ignition only I The door keys are for the doors and all other locks 46 ...

Page 49: ...e extra door keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your door keys you ll be able to have new ones made using these plugs If you need a new ignition key go to you1 Chevrolet dealer who can obtain the correct key code In an emergency call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance at 1 800 CHEV USA NOTICE Your Chevrolet has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of ...

Page 50: ... move the lock control on the door forward Power Door Locks Option ush the power door lock switch to lock r unlock both doors at once The switch only works when the ignition witch isin Run or Acc or when IAP is present See Retained iccessory Power in the Index Leaving Your Vehicle f you are leaving the vehicle take yutii ceys open your door andset the locks rom inside Then get out and close the jo...

Page 51: ...vice facility could void authorization to use this equipment Operation The driver s door will unlock automatically when UNLOCK is pressed If UNLOCK is pressed again within five seconds the passenger door will also unlock All doors will lock when DOOR is pressed The hatch will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is pressed but only when the ignition switch is not in Run and the transmission is in P...

Page 52: ...en matching transmitters the first transmitter code matched will be stored in both memories until a second transmitter is matched This means that the second transmitter will not work until it is matched in step 5 4 Press any button on the first transmitter The door locks should lock and unlock 5 Press any button on the second transmitter The door locks should lock and unlock 6 Remove the fusedjump...

Page 53: ...he covers and twisting first 2 Lift off the front cover bottom half 3 Remove and replace the batteries Use two Duracell batteries type DL2016 or a similar type Put new batteries in printed side down 4 Replace the front cover Make sure the cover is on tightly so water won t get in Hatch Release Your door key opens the hatch 51 I ...

Page 54: ...ave a manual transmission and the ignition switch is in Run you must set the parking brake before youcan use the switch The switch only works when the ignition switch is in Run or Acc or when RAP is present See Retained Accessory Power in the Index NOTICE If you put things in the hatchback area be sure they won t break the glass when you close it Never slam the hatch down You could break the glass...

Page 55: ...rk in a lighted spot close allwindows and lockyour vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where Someonewill be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave your ignition key What if you have to leave somethingvaluable in your vehicle 0 Put your valuable...

Page 56: ...ition key At this time you may also want to check the fuses see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first ignition key may be faulty See your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS KeyaII If you accidentally use a key that hasa damaged or missing resistor pellet the starter ...

Page 57: ...e the key This locks your teering wheel ignition and automatic 7ansmission f you have an automatic transmission the znition switch can t be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is in the P Park position Off C Unlocks the steering wheel ignition and automatic transmission but does not send electrical power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed A warning tone ...

Page 58: ...s service Retained Accessory Power RAP If you have power door locks your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP your power door locks electric mirrors power windows audio system and remote hatch release will continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turnedto Off and neither door is opened If a door is opened the audio system and power windows will shut...

Page 59: ...tart or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the wayto the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in Start for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but thenstops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE Your engine is...

Page 60: ...ine has run for a while If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in Start for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears th...

Page 61: ...rap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt outlet NOTICE After you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the weather the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list ever...

Page 62: ...mission shift interlock You have to fully apuly your regular brakes before you can shift From P Park when the ignition keyis In the Run position If you cannot shift ut of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever push theshift lever all the way into P Park and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application I hen move the shift lever into the gear ...

Page 63: ...being towed NOTICE Damage toyour transmission caused by shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty J Automatic Overdrive This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 56 k m h or more push the accelerator all the w...

Page 64: ...E If your rear wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transmission Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transmission Use your brakes or shift into P Park to hold your vehicle in position o...

Page 65: ...own the clutch pedal and shift into R Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal NOTICE Shift to R Reverse only after your vehicle is stopped Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmis sion Also use Reverse along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle 1 3 5 R 2 4 6 Six Speed This is your shift pattern Here s how to operate you...

Page 66: ... R the shift lever must befirst placed in the Neutral position centered between 2 and 3 prior to shifting into R Your six speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you to safely shift into R Reverse while the vehicle is rolling at less than 5 mph You will be locked out if you try to shift into R Reverse while your vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph If you have turned your ignitionoff an...

Page 67: ...is chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS IN MPH km h Acceleration Shift Speed Engine 1 to 2 I 2 t o 3 I 3 t o 4 I 4 t 0 5 I 5to6 5 7L LT1 15 25 40 45 50 Code P 24 40 64 72 80 If your speed drops below 20 mph 30 km h or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear You may have to down...

Page 68: ...action on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle mostof the time but when me of the rear wheels hasno traction and he other does thelimited slipfeature will allow the wheel with tractionto move the vehicle Parking Parking Brake The parking brake uses the brakeson the rear wheels To set the parking brake Hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever If the igni...

Page 69: ...all the way down NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to over heat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill See Towinga Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting intoP Park AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION 67 ...

Page 70: ... Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into P Park TorquefOck AUTOMATIC TRANS lSSlON If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into P Park properly the weightof the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult...

Page 71: ...n brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of P Park try this 1 Turn the keyto bOff 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end 3 Shift to N Neutral 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want of Step 4 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Parking Your Ve...

Page 72: ...sness and death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or different 0 Your vehiclegets rusty underneath 0 Yourvehiclewasdamagedin a collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or Repairsweren tdonecorrectly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaustis coming into your vehicle 0 Drive i...

Page 73: ...parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Windows Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each door window ower Windows Option Nith power windows switches on the loor control each window when the gnition is on or when RAP is present See Retained Accessory Power in he Index Y oucan open the passenger window any imount by pressing the swit...

Page 74: ...e Express Down mode when it has lowered to theposition you want Horn To sound the horn presseither horn symbol on your steeringwheel Tilt Wheel 1 tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust he steeringwheel before you drive u ou can also raise it to the highest level to ive your legs more room when you exit tnd enter thevehicle T o tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel md pull the lever Move thestee...

Page 75: ...wn When the turn is inished the lever will return utomatically L green arrow on theinstrument panel d l flash in the direction of the turn or me change 0signal a lane change just raise or 3wer the lever until the green arrow starts 3 flash Hold it there until you complete our lane change The lever will return by self when yourelease it LS you signal a turn or a lane change if le arrows don t flash...

Page 76: ... the wipers start then let go Thewipers will stop after one cycle If you want morecycles hold the band on MIST longer You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay For steady wiping at lowspeed turn the band away from you to the LO position For high spee...

Page 77: ...sher fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision NOTICE e e 0 e When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid ...

Page 78: ...youcan t drive safely ata steady speed So don t use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise Control can be dangerous on slipperly roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use Cruise Control on slippery roads To Set Cruise Control 1 Movethe Cruise Control switch to ON A CAUTION If you leave your Crui...

Page 79: ...eed to esetit Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the 3uise Control switch from ON to WA Resume Accelerate for about half 1 second fou II go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there ro Increase Speed While Using Cruise Zontrol rhere are two ways to go to a higner peed Here s the first 1 2 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push the button at the e...

Page 80: ...n in very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot offthe pedal your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work o...

Page 81: ...ck to your set speed Operation of Lights 4lthough your vehicle s lighting system headlights parking lights fog lamps side marker lights and taillights meets all ipplicable federal lighting requirements Zertain states and provinces may apply heir ownlighting regulations that may require special attention before you peratethese lights For example some jurisdictions may require that you operate fog l...

Page 82: ...s Canada The Canadian Federal Government has decided that Daytime RunningLights DRL are a useful feature in that DRL can make your vehicle more visibleto pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada Your DRL work with a light sensor on top of the instrument panel Don t cover it up The front turn signal lights will come on in daylight when The ...

Page 83: ...r higl earnscome on When the high beams gc Iff the fog lights will come on again I Interior Lights ourtesy Lights Then any door is opened several interior ghts go on These lights are courtesy ghts They make it easier for you to Iter and leave your vehicle ourtesy lights include the dome light Id other lights throughout the interior of ur vehicle kont Map Lights Tour inside rearview mirror includes...

Page 84: ...aren tused to a convex mi1 you can hit another vehicle A cor vex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut toc sharply into the right lane you co hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lar Manual Remote Control Mirror Adjust the driver side outside mirror with the lever on the door Adjust ...

Page 85: ...Then push up on the release handle to unlatch the panel Lift the outer edge of the panel and pull it toward you A CAUTION If a T top panel is not stored properly it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver People in the vehicle could be injured Wheneveryou store a T top panel in the vehicle always be sure that it is stored securely in the correct storage slotwith the T top h...

Page 86: ...orage slot ush thehandle closed to secure the pane n the slot To lock each panel in the torage area use your door key Reverse the steps above to install the T top panels When installing panels be sure to align weatherstrips properly Panels incorrectly installed may leak INOTICE High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Never spray water directly at the roof panel joints This w...

Page 87: ... there are any gaps showing Unlatch the T top and adjust the sunshade as required 4 Once the sunshade is installed properly you can stick the Velcro buttons on the glass for a proper fit every time you install the sunshades To do this first remove the T top with the sunshade installed and place it upside down on a table or bench Tdke care not to scratch the glass 5 Pull the sunshade back a little ...

Page 88: ...makesure the close out panel is in its closed upright position 2 When you have the T tops off and in their storage slots store the sunshades on the T tops in their installed position Storage and Compartments Glove Box To open the glove box lift up on the lever Use your door key to lock and unlock it The glove box has a light inside Map Pocket Each door has a map pocket 86 ...

Page 89: ...d of the console Thereis a cupholder and light and may be a coinholder in the console Cassette and Compact Disc Storage You have a storage area for cassette tapes If you have a compact disc player you will have a storage area for compact discs in your console 87 ...

Page 90: ...nsnap it Then slide the close out panel along the groove in the trim panel Reverse the steps to install the panel a When carrying largeor heavy items it is a good idea to open the panel and place the items in the rear area Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them to the side The elastic bands on your visor provide extra strorage for maps or papers Covered...

Page 91: ...l the way nd let go When it s ready it will pop ack by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarettelighter 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 If you plug accessories into your cigarette lighter such as heating devices or air compressors these accessorie...

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Page 93: ... Cassette Tape Storage 11 Shift Lever 12 ParkingBrakeLever 13 Cupholder 14 Storage Console and Compact Disc 15 Acceleration Slip RegulationSwitch Storage if equipped if equipped 16 Ashtray and Coinholder with Mat 17 Cigarette Lighter 18 Horn 19 Rear Window Defogger Switch 20 Fog Lamp Switch if equipped 21 Convertible Top Switch if equipped 22 Ashtray Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission 91 ...

Page 94: ...ters per hour kmh Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada Your Chevrolet s odometer is tamper resistant If you can see silver lines between the numbers probably someone has tried to turn it back The numbers may not be true U S shown Canada similar You may wonder what happens if your Chevrolet needs a new odometer install...

Page 95: ...s could also save youor others from injury Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition keyjust to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when the...

Page 96: ... less gas to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage reads 1 2full but it tookmore or less than halfof the tank s capacity to fill it The gage moves a little when you turn stop or speed up When you turn the engine off the gage doesn t go back to E BRAKE I I 3 Brake System Warning Light Your Chevrolet s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the otherpar...

Page 97: ...erly if the brake system warning lightis on Driving withthe brake systemwarning light on can lead to an accident If e light is still on or if the anti lock brake system warning lightis flashing afteryou ve pulled off the road and stopped care fully have the vehicle towed for ser vice Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With anti lock this light will come on when you start your engine and it will ...

Page 98: ...system warning light isn ton you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes P S V li C C a S I d li rt il C Lb 0 Lcceleration Slip Regulation ASR lystem Warning Light Option Vhen the ASR system isoff the ASR ght will come on This light willalso ome on for three secondsas a bulb heck each time you start your vehicle ndif there s a system failure See Acceleration Slip Regulation ASR lyste...

Page 99: ...on for a few seconds after the anti lock system stops adjusting brake pressure or the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin The LOW TRAC light also comes on for three seconds as a bulb check when the engine is started hgine Coolant Temperature Gage hisgage shows the engine coolant emperature Ifthe gage pointer moves nto the red area yourengine is too hot t means that yourengine coolant...

Page 100: ...y may not be able topower certain lectrical accessories like ABS If this 98 happens your ABS INOP light will come on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in this part If you must drive a short distance with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone turn off all your accessories including your comfort control and audio systems SERVICE ENGINE SOON Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Lig...

Page 101: ...oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch in the U S or kPa kilopascals in Canada when the engine is running Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi 140 to 550 kPa It may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the red area show the normal operating range Readings in the red area tell you that the engine is low onoil or that y...

Page 102: ...tart your ngine the light will come on briefly If le light doesn t come on have it paired If the light stays on after starting our engine your engine oil level may be 1 0 low You may need to add oil See Engine Oil in the Index NOTICE The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil level when you are starting your engine It does not keep monitoring the level once youren gine is running Also the...

Page 103: ...Chevrolet to overheat See Engine Overheat ing in the Index Your Chevrolet could be damaged and it wouldn t be covered by your warranty Convertible Top le following procedures explain the 3per operation of your convertible top I Lower Your Convertible Top NOTICE Don t leave yourconvertible out with the top down for any long periods of time The sun and the rain can dam age your seat material andothe...

Page 104: ...he way of the folded stored top The weight ofa stored top on items in the storage area will cause the convertible top back glass to break 2 Unlock the front of the convertible to by pushing on the smaller part of the latch then pulling down on the larger part of the latch Be sure the hookon the latch that attaches into the hole at the windshield releases UP DOWN TOP 1 Be sure no one or nothing is ...

Page 105: ... right side cover Lower cover and engage latch 4 Close the trunk To Raise Your Convertible Top 1 Park on a level surface Set the parking brake firmly If you have an automatic transmission shift into P Park If you have a manual transmission shift into R Reverse The ignition must be in the ACC or Run position Then lower both sun visors and lower both windows at least three inches If the boot cover i...

Page 106: ...pushing in on the latch and lifting up on the cover 3 Remove the two sidepiecesofthe boot cover by lifting rear of cover and sliding them out of their slots 4 Store each piece of the cover in its separate compartment in the storage bag store in the trunk and close the trunk l o 4 ...

Page 107: ... suffersa power loss such as a dead battery you canstill raise the top manually by rotating the valve in the left side of the trunk Open the trunk and find the tab along the left side trim panel Lift up the tab and turn the valve clockwise to release the hydraulic pressure Turn the ignition key to the LOCK positon You can now raise or lower your top manually Be sure to close the valve after instal...

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Page 109: ...eatercontrols 108 Heating 108 Bi LevelHeating 109 Ventilation 109 Defogging and Defrosting Windows 109 Air ConditionerControls 110 Cooling 110 Rearwindow Defogger 111 Audiosystems 112 Flow Through Ventilation System 111 Settingtheclock 113 AMEM Stereo with CassetteTape Player 113 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player 116 Understanding Radio Reception 120 Care ofYour Cassette Tape Player 120 Care o...

Page 110: ...he temperature of the air can not be less than the temperature of the outside air Air Control Knob OFF The system is off 3 Air flows through the upperair vents d Air is directed through the upperair vents and the heaterducts A This setting directs most of the air through the heaterducts and some of the air through the windshielddefroster vents 3 9 Air is directed through the windshield defroster v...

Page 111: ...ut sunny days This setting directs cool air toward your body and warmer air toward your feet 1 Turn the air control knob to g 2 Turn the temperaturecontrol knob to 3 Turn the fan control knob to the right a comfortable setting Ventilation For mild outside temperatures when little neating or cooling is needed you can still iirect outside airthrough your vehicle 1 Turn the air control knob to 9 2 Tu...

Page 112: ...ays This setting cools outside air and directs it through the upperair vents The air conditioner compressor operates in MAX A C and in q d and 9whenthe outside temperature is above freezing When the air conditioner is on you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle sengine speed and power This is normal because the system i s designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desir...

Page 113: ...so turn the defogger off by pressing the left side of the switch Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or a decal across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty ow Through Ventilation ystem lou...

Page 114: ...int yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system cando and how to operate 111 its controls to be sure you re getting he mostout of the advanced engineering hat went intoit f you have powerdoor locks your qehicle has a feature called Retained 4ccessory Power RAP With RAP you an play your audio system even after the ignition is off See the Index under Retained Accessory Power NOTICE Before...

Page 115: ...te appears 3 Press and hold SEEK 4 or I VOL BAL TREE PROG RCL A 1 TUNE FADE BASS AM FMA AMIFM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player To Play the Radio Turn the upper knob to turn the system on or off Volume Turn the upper knob toadjust the volume AM FM Press the lower knob to get AM or FM The lighted display shows your selection Tune Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations Recall Press the upper kn...

Page 116: ... 4 AM and 4 FM just 1 Tune in the station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display for about five seconds 3 Within five seconds press one of the four pushbuttons Whenever you press that button the preset station will return Repeat these steps for each pushbutton You can preset three more stationson each band by pressing a pair of buttons next to each other at the same time Just 1 Tune in the sta...

Page 117: ...the tape Press STOP EJECT half way to stop the tape Automatic Program Search When you push APS you can go to the beginning of a new selection To go forward to the beginning of the next selection press b 0 To go back to the beginning of the current selection press 4 Push 4 again to go to the beginning of the previous selection Program Press the upper knob on your systemto switch from one side of th...

Page 118: ...yed or the time Seek Press SEEK 4 or SEEK to go to the next loweror higher station andstay there Scan Press SCAN to hear each station for a few seconds When you want to stop scanning press SCAN again or the upper knob Pushbuttons The five pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to 15 stations 5 AM 5 FMl and 5 FM2 just 1 Press the lower knob to choose AM 2...

Page 119: ...udes three speakers It does not include speakers in the panel behind the grilles next to the rearseat To Play a Compact Disc Before you begin please note don t use the mini discs that are called singles They won t eject Use full size compact discs With the audio system on insert a disc into the slot with the label side up CD will appear on the display and track 1 wil begin to play If the disc come...

Page 120: ... turn the ignition key off The disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped Press ST PL tostop playing the disc and switch to radio Press ST PL to restart the disc at the point where it stopped Press EJCT to eject the disc and the radio will play The disc will start playing at track 1 when you reinsert it Theft Deterrent Feature Delco Loc I1 is a security feature ...

Page 121: ...ntil SEC shows on the display 3 Press SET 000 will appear on the display 4 Press SEEK 4 or SEEK b and hold untilthe first digit of your code appears Release the button 5 Turn the lower knob until the second and third digits appear 6 Press the lower knob 000 will appear on the display 7 Press SEEK 4 or SEEK b and hold until thefourth digit of your security codeappears Release the button 8 Turn the ...

Page 122: ...owever can cause stations to interfere with each other AMcan pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if youever get it AM Stereo This means the Delco system can receive C QUAM stereo broadcasts Many AM stations around the country use C QUAM to produce stereo though some do not C QUAM is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc If your Delco ...

Page 123: ...ver become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender Careof Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in theil original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust U the surface of a disc is soiled dam...

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Page 125: ...conditions We ve also included many otherusefultips on driving I I I Your Driving and the Road DefensiveDriving 124 DrunkenDriving 124 Control of a Vehicle 126 DrivingatNight 133 Driving in the Rain 134 CityDriving 136 FreewayDriving 137 Hill and Mountain Roads 138 WinterDriving 139 TowingaTrailer 142 123 ...

Page 126: ... highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs todrive a vehicle Judgment 0 Muscular Coordination 0 Vision Police records show that almosthalf of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such as a pedestrian had been drinking In most cases these deaths are the resultof someone who was drink...

Page 127: ...t depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But it s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many 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 Stat...

Page 128: ...e ve already seen that the chance of a crashitself i s higher far drinkine drivers i t n have three systems that make you rehidego where you want it togo They ue the brakes the steering and the um mtor All thee systems haveto do heir work at the places where the tires neet the road Zametimea as when you re driving on mow orice it s easy to ask more of those ontrol systems thanthe tires and road ca...

Page 129: ... you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push inti Lock Brakes ABS tour Chevrolet has an advanced klectronic braking system that will help revent sludding ABS INOP hislight on the instrument panel will go m when you start your vehicle Nhen you start your vehicle or when yo1 egin todrive away you may hear a nom...

Page 130: ...pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may feel the system working or you may notice some noise but this is normal When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressureto help avoid a braking skid the LOW TRAC light will comeon See Low Traction Light in the Index ASR Acceleration Slip Regulation System Option LT1 VS Engine Your vehicle may have an ASR sy...

Page 131: ... should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice orsnow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the system off press the button on the consolenear the cigarette lighter The ASIC warning light will come on and stay on Ifthe ASR system is limiting wheel spin when youpress the button the system won t turn off right away It will wait until there s no longer a current n...

Page 132: ...e system is on adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should youdo if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable con...

Page 133: ...eel up to 1 4 turn B until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane...

Page 134: ...ving out of the right lane topass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to seeits front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your rightoutside mirror is convex The vehicle youjust passed may seem to be farther away from you than it reallyis Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time ontwo lane roads Reconsid...

Page 135: ...topping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction tryyour best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine bralung by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enoug...

Page 136: ...l theglass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made muchworse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would malung the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlights light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes movin...

Page 137: ...ou can t try to slow down before you hit them Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water canbuild up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happenif the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or if t...

Page 138: ...iving One of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them You ll want to watch outfor what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you are going Get a city map andplan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you wouldfor a cross country trip Try to u...

Page 139: ...houlder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to theproper lane well in advance If you miss yourexit donot under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit rampcan be curved sometim...

Page 140: ... happen toyou If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments freque...

Page 141: ...etter Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go overthe top of a hill be alert Therecould be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing ...

Page 142: ...snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful P What s the worst timefor this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can beslick and hard to drive on But wet ice canbe even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F OOC and freezing...

Page 143: ...s Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unl...

Page 144: ... a Trailer NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly candam age your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this section and see your Chevrolet dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can towa trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment To identify what the ve...

Page 145: ... 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight Weight of the Trailer How heavy ...

Page 146: ...e Certification label atthe rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch zquipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads area few reasons why you ll needthe right hitch Here are some rules to follow Will you have to make any holes in the body of your ...

Page 147: ... as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the b...

Page 148: ...1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into P Park yet or into gear for a manual transmission 2 Have someone place chocks under the 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load trailer wheels 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to P Park or R Reverse for a manual transmission 5 Release the regular brakes...

Page 149: ...odo about some problemsthat can occur on the road Part 5 Problems onthe Road HazardWarning Flashers 148 Jumpstarting 149 TowingYourVehicle 152 Engineoverheating 157 IfaTireGoesFlat 166 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 177 147 ...

Page 150: ...our front ant ear turn signal lights flash on and off our hazard warning flashers work no natter what position your key is in and ven if the key isn t in i I C V Y C 1 1 3 S I b turn off the flashers pull out on the ol1ar Vhen the hazard warning flashers are on our turn signals won t work Ither Warning Devices f you carry reflective triangles you can et one up atthe side of the road about 00 feet ...

Page 151: ...2 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Chevrolet and the bad grounding could dam...

Page 152: ...ng insulation If they do you could geta shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect thecables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative j or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short thatwould damage the battery and maybe other parts too 150 ...

Page 153: ... of the good battery Usea remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one But don t use the junction block on your Chevrolet a Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle w...

Page 154: ...e Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal A HeavyMetalEngine Part B GoodBattery c DeadBattery A I Towing Your Vehicle y to have a GM dealer or a professional wing service tow your Chevrolet The sua1 towing equipment is a sling type A or a wheel lift B or car carrier C 3w truck f your vehicle has been changed or...

Page 155: ...t your vehicle has rear wheel 0 The make model and year of your 0 Whether you can still move the shift 0 If there was an accident what was When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them vehicle lever damaged 153 I I ...

Page 156: ...ourvehicle towed on the rear wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on therear wheels don t go more than 35 mph 55 km h or farther than 50 miles 80 km or your transmission will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the rear wheels have to be supported on a dolly ront TowingHook Ups Ittach T hook chains to slotsin frame earward of front wheels on bothsides NOTICE Do not atta...

Page 157: ...ty chain around outboard end of each lower control arm INOTICE I Take care not to damage the brake pipes and hoses orthe ABS sensor and wiring NOTICE Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment contact To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between ...

Page 158: ... carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equip ment or rear bumper valance will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equip ment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps 4ttach a separate safety chain around jutboard end of the rear axle NOTICE Take care not to damage the brake pip...

Page 159: ...lp avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel liftequipment Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage Dn your Chevrolet s instrument panel You may also find a low coolant warning light on your Chevrolet instrument panel If Steam Is Coming fromYour Engine 157 ...

Page 160: ...f highest fan speed and openthe window as necessary 3 Tr to keepyour engine under load in a drive gear where the engine runs slower f you no longer havethe overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally f the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of ste...

Page 161: ...f it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system A CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engineif there is a leak Ifyou run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak...

Page 162: ...nt in the Index for moreinfor mation about the prop coolaat mix c INOTICE I Incold weather watercan freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the warn mended coolant When the coolant in the coalant recovery tank is at or above the FULLGOLD mark startyour vehicle Ifthe overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directl...

Page 163: ... pressure cap ant upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressurecap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss waitfor that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 161 ...

Page 164: ...Road 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill thecoolantrecoverytank to FULL COLD 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure capoff I62 ...

Page 165: ...ntil the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 5 7 LLTl Code P Engine NOTICE The LTl engine CodeP has a specific radiator fill procedure Failure to follow this pr...

Page 166: ...essure cap slowly to the left until itfirst stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss waitfor that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 After the engine cools open the air bleed valves on theheater return hose and water pump inlet 164 ...

Page 167: ...adiator up to the 7 Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from base of the filler neck the engine and compartment 3 Start the engine and allow it to run in idle for approximately four minutes By this time the coolant level inside the radiator will be lower Add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 165 ...

Page 168: ...e a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip thesteering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake toa stopwell out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correcti...

Page 169: ...ps will tell you howto use the jack and change a tire The equipment you ll need is in the rear area First you must remove the close out panel See Close Out Panel in the Index Find the plastic screw heads in the trim panel over the spare tire Use a coin ora key to turn the screw heads untilthe slots point front and back Liftthe trim panel and move it out of the way 167 ...

Page 170: ...emson the Road To remove thejack and wheel wrench loosen and remove the bolt and remove the plastic cover Remove the wing nut and adapter and pull out the spare A Start with thejack A and wheel wrench B I68 ...

Page 171: ... jack bolt Turn the wheel wrench to theright to raise the lift head a little If your wheel has a center cap pry it off using thewheel wrench If your vehicle has a bolt on wheel cover loosen the plastic caps using the wheel wrench and remove the wheel cover 169 ...

Page 172: ...tach the wheel lock key to the socket of the wheel wrench Remove the locking wheel nut by turning counterclockwise I70 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Position the jackunder thevehicle There is a notch in the vehicle srocker flange on the coupe model Raise thejack head until it fits firmly into the notchnearest the flat tire On convertiblemodels place thejack...

Page 173: ...rly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to falloff the jack Be sure to fit the jacklift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire tofit 171 ...

Page 174: ...e off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emer gency you can use a cloth or a papa towel todo this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brushlater if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off l Remove any rust ordirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare whee Place the spare on the wheel mo...

Page 175: ...the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower thejack completely Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence as shown 173 ...

Page 176: ...act spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the rear area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your com pact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover orthe spare 174 ...

Page 177: ... tire using the storage instructions When you replace the trim panel be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip 1 TrimPanel 2 Bolt 3 Cover 4 Jack 5 WingNut 6 Adapter 7 CompactSpareTire 8 Full Size Tire 9 CarpetFlap 10 TireStorageBolt 175 I I ...

Page 178: ...in NOTICE If the compact spare is used as a rear tire do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h Damage to therear axle may occur if the compact spare is driven faster than 50 mph 80 km h This speed limitation does not apply when the compact spare is used as a front tire NOTICE Don t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails T...

Page 179: ...t it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has ASR you should turn the systemoff See ASR System in the Index Then shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear or with a manual transmission between First or Second gear and Reverse spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while y...

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Page 181: ...EngineOil Aircleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch RearAxle Enginecoolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Battery Bulb Replacement LoadingYourVehicle Tires Appearancecare Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials Vehicle Identification Number VIN Service Parts Identification Label Add on Electrical Equipment Fuses and Cir...

Page 182: ...Service Work If you wantto do some of your own service work you ll wantto get the proper Chevrolet Service Manual Ittells you much more about how to service your Chevrolet than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index Your vehicle has anair bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Chevrolet in the I...

Page 183: ...erating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem 5 7L LT1 Code P Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher You may use middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines but your vehicle may not accelerate as well The gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM D...

Page 184: ...those partsof the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines These gasolines are specially designedto reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends that you use reformulated zasoline By doing so you can help clean he air especially in those parts of the ountry that have high ozone levels You should ask your servic...

Page 185: ...ean gasolinefrom painted surfaces as soon as ossible See Cleaning the Outsideof Your Chevrolet in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hearat least three licks NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If youget the wrong type it may notfit and your fuel tank and emissions system might be dam aged 183 ...

Page 186: ...d Appearance Care Checking Things under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle I n Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the hood release Lift the hood I 8 4 ...

Page 187: ... Reservoir 3 EngineOilDipstick 4 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 5 Air Cleaner if equipped 3 4 L L32 Code S 6 Oil Fill Cap 7 Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 Power Steering Reservoir 9 Windshield Washer Reservoir 10 Engine Fan 11 Clutch Fluid Reservoir if equipped L 185 ...

Page 188: ...lDipstick 4 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 5 Air Cleaner if equipped 6 Oil Fill Cap 7 BrakeFluid Reservoir 8 Power Steering Reservoir 9 WindshieldWasher Reservoir 10 Engine Fans 11 Clutch Fluid Reservoir if equipped Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on Thenjust pull the hood down and close it firmly 186 ...

Page 189: ...eck your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder 3 4L L32 CodeS It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel Inorder to get an accurate reading the oil must bewarm and the vehicle must beon level ground 5 7 L LTl CodeP rurn off the engine and give the oil a few ninutes to drain back into the oil pan If rrou don t the oil dipstick might not show he actual level 187...

Page 190: ...P Engine Pull out the dipstick slightly Pinchthe end of the dipstick tubeas you remove the dipstick to wipe the oilfrom it Then push it all the way back in Now remove it without pinchingthe tube keeping the tip lower 3 4L L32 Code S When to Add Oil f the oil is at or below the ADD line hen you ll need toadd some oil But you nust use the rightkind This section xplains what kind of oil to use For ra...

Page 191: ...en you re hrough What Kind of Oil to Use Beginning midyear 1993 oils of the proper quality for your vehicle will be identified with this new starburst symbol The starburst symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine You should look for this on the front of the oil container and use only oils that display ...

Page 192: ...uld lookfor and use 3ils containing the following three hings SH or SG SH or SG must be on the oil container either by itself or combined with other quality designations such as SH CD SH SG CD SG CD etc These letters show American Petroleum Institute API levels of quality SAE 5W 30 Energy Conserving I1 Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel These three things are usually in...

Page 193: ...Engine Coolant Heater in the Index What to Do with Used Oil Did you knowthat used engine oil contains elements that may be unhealthy for your skin andcould even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or agood hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings abo...

Page 194: ...off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Air Filter Replacement To remove the air filter 1 Remove the two plastic pins by pulling them straight up 192 ...

Page 195: ...2 Disconnect the plastic clampon the duct Pull apart the connection 3 Pull the air cleaner straightup Unclamp the metal clips 4 Open the air cleaner and remove the filter 193 ...

Page 196: ... To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to200 F 82 C to 93 C To check transmissionfluid hot Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F lO C drive the vehicle in D Third Gear until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes Then fo...

Page 197: ...out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for ahot check 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and ...

Page 198: ... a false reading Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean thatsome of the fluid could come out andfall on hot engine parts or exhaust system starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmissionfluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmissionis cool enough for you to r...

Page 199: ...ructions on the reservoir cap Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of th...

Page 200: ...arning lights work as they 34 F 37 C 128 C temperature should What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GMSpecification 1825M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush andrefill If you use this mixture you don t needto add anything else NOTI...

Page 201: ...dipstick should be up to HOT or a little higher If you have the 5 7L LTI Code P engine and this light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant To Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank but only when your engine is cool If the tank is very low or empty also add coolant to the radiator see Engine Overheating in the Index for in...

Page 202: ...pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap an AC cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow...

Page 203: ...Add fer to the Maintenance Schedule to ermine what kind of fluid to use See ecommended Fluids and Lubricants the Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals I intishield WasherFluid 3 Add pen the cap labeled WASHER FLUID NLY Add washer fluid until the bottle fu...

Page 204: ...th DOT 3 brake fluid hereare only two reasons why the brake luid level in your master cylinder might o down The first is that the brake fluid oes down to an acceptable level during ormal brake lining wear When new nings are put in the fluid level goes ack up The other reason is that fluid is aking out of the brake system If it is ou should have your brake system fixed mce a leak means that sooner ...

Page 205: ...ve to be replaced 0 Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Unless you have the four wheel disc brake option your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are wo...

Page 206: ... applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well togetherif the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM brake parts in them as your Chevrolet does when it isnew When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake ...

Page 207: ...e headlights are properly installed and adjusted and the vehicle is on level ground both indicators will read in the enter of the gage If they do not you can adjust the aim To adjust the aim of your headlights 1 Move your vehicle to a level surface Use a spirit level to be sure Be sure to remove any items that are not part of your original equipment from the trunk and passenger areas No one should...

Page 208: ...izontal aim for each headlight and adjust it as necessary Turn the horizontal aiming screwuntil the pointer is lined up with the 0 zero 5 Now adjust the vertical aim Check the vertical aim for each headlight and adjust it as necessary 6 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the bubble in the levelis centered at 0 zero repeat steps 2 and 3 7 If the gage readings are not centered Try not to touch thr...

Page 209: ...k the size and type of headlight you need to use before you begin to replace the headlight You must replace a headlight with one that is exactly the Be careful not to move the aiming screws when you replace the headlight If the headlight being replaced was properly aimed the new one will be also if it is properly installed I Remove the Torx head screws at the end of the aiming ring 207 ...

Page 210: ...er of the light must match the number on the headlight being replaced The letter U or L must also match 5 6 7 0 Plug the wiringconnector intothe headlight socket Snap the locking tabs onto thesocket Place the new headlight in the headlight assembly The socket must be pointing in the same direction the socket on the burned outbulb was Insert the tabs on the aiming ring into the tabs in the headligh...

Page 211: ...e headlight aim See Adjusting Headlight Aim in the Index If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the headlight aim seems to be affected see your Chevrolet dealer Headlights on damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the horizontal aim by your Chevrolet dealer s I I 1 1 Center High Mounted Stoplight To replace the bulb 1 Remove the two screws in the stoplight lens 2 Gently pull the asse...

Page 212: ...vehicle Move the deflector out of theway 2 Turn andpull out the socket and the 3 Pull out the buib 4 Reverse the stepswith a new bulb bulb Rear Lights To change my rearbulb you haveto remove the entire housing 1 Remove the trim pami from the side 2 Pall the carpet back that you are replacing the bulb 210 ...

Page 213: ...To remove a socket without a tab turn the socket counterclockwise 6 To remove the bulb push in and turn 7 Reverse the stepswith a new bulb it counterclockwise then pull it out Rear Sidemarker T o replace a rear sidemarker bulb 1 2 Remove the screw from the sidemarker assembly To pull out the bulb housing tilt the housing to remove the tabbed end 211 ...

Page 214: ...t information about the number of people that can bein your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFD BY GENERAL MOTORSCORP 1 DATE GVWR GAWRFRT GAWRRR 7 fl d il tl P tl P tl 0 0 S he other label is theCertification label ound on the rear edge of the driver...

Page 215: ...ponents that fail because of over loading If yoti put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going 213 ...

Page 216: ...gh quality tires made by a ading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturersand eirwarranties are delivered with every new Chevrolet If your spare tire is a fferent brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each these manufacturers 214 ...

Page 217: ...egal raise the cold inflation pressure of each tire to 35 psi 240 a When you end this very high speed driving reduce the cold inflation pressures to those listed on the Tire Loading Information label NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get 0 Toomuch flexing Toomuchheat Tire overloadin...

Page 218: ...cted and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance Services in theIndex f you don t have P245 50ZR16 size tires use the rotation pattern shown above for your size tires 4 f you have P245 50ZR16 size tires they nust roll ina certain direction for the best werall performance The direction is hown by an arrow on both sidewalls 3ecause these tires are di...

Page 219: ...ng New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to havetires that are designed to give proper endurance ha...

Page 220: ... ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and redu...

Page 221: ...placed If the wheel leaks air out replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Chevrolet dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces f you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or...

Page 222: ...until it stops Driving toofast with chains on will damage your vehicle Rt ha bl S C th Y cl or Appearance Care member cleaning products can be zardous Some are toxic Others can lrst into flame if you strike a match get them ona hot part of the vehicle me are dangerous if you breathe eir fumes in a closed space When u use anything from a container to ean your Chevrolet be sure to follow the manufac...

Page 223: ...anel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material Don t rub it roughly As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds Rinse the section with a clean wet sponge Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper...

Page 224: ...s above or urine treat the areawith a waterbaking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water solvent type cleaner 0 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit 0 If needed cleanlightly with Combination stains Such as canay ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains Carefullyscrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry solvent type cle...

Page 225: ...gorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn Cleaning Twin Lift off Roof Panels Special careis necessary when cleaning removing and or storing the roof panels Flush with waterto remove dust and dirt then dry the panels Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household ...

Page 226: ... top should be cleaned often Use a mild soap lukewarm water and a soft brush Don t use any harsh cleaners orbleaching agents on the top They can damage the material When the top is really dirty use a mild foam type cleaner Use a cloth or sponge to remove the dirt Thoroughly rinse the top and dry it before lowering it A damp top causes wrinkles Aluminum Wheels If So Equipped Your aluminum wheels ha...

Page 227: ...uch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system ...

Page 228: ...0 946 L Washer gotvent and GasLiner De lcer Windshield washing system and gas line 1050172 16 02 0 473 L Tar and Road Oil Remover Also old waxes polishes c Not recommendedfor pigskin suedeleather See your General Motors Dealer for theseproducts See the Index under RecommendedFluids and Lubricants for other products 226 ...

Page 229: ... ll find this label inside your console itorage compartment It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN the model designation paint information and a list of all production options anc special equipment Be sure that this label is notremoved From the vehicle Add on Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Chevrolet unless you check with you...

Page 230: ...correct value Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you car get along without like theradio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it i the size you need Replace it as soon as you can Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlight wiring checke...

Page 231: ...s Power Mirrors Hatch Release 15 Amp 8 Audio Alarm Module Bases Relay Courtesy Lights Console Compartment Glove Box Dome Trunk Rear Courtesy Rearview Mirror and Radio 1 5 Amp 9 Audio Alarm Module Daytime Running Lights Module Canada Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module Instrument Cluster Remote Lock Control Module IO Amp 10 Exterior Lighting 20 Amp 11 Cigarette Lighter Horn Relay 12 Power Seats Rear D...

Page 232: ... InjectionPump Assembly 8 Not Used 9 Fuel Injectors 7 5 Amp lo Fuel Injectors 7 5 Amp 11 VIN Engine Code S Camshaft Air Pump Relay 20 Amp Position Sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor Electronic Ignition Module 10 Amp VIN Engine CodeP Ignition Coil Ignition Coil Driver 10 Amp 12 Air ConditioningCompressor Relay Cruise Control Switches and Module 20 Amp Relays B Air Conditioning Compressor C Anti Lock...

Page 233: ...Fog 885 GloveBox 194 Front Parking andTurn Signal 2397 Headlight Low Beam H 435 1 Headlight High Beam H 4352 High Beam Indicator 161 Heater and A C Control 37 IndicatorLights 161 Interior Door Handle 74 License 194 Reading 212 2 Rearcourtesy 562 Sidemarker 194 TailOnly 194 Tail Stop Turn 2057 Trunk 562 T u r n Signal Indicators 161 Manual transmission only 231 ...

Page 234: ...INEngineCodeP V8 FuelDelivery Fuel Injection Valve Arrangement In Head VIN Engine Code S 207 CID 3 4L Piston Displacement VIN Engine Code P 350 CID 5 7L Compression Ratio VIN Engine Code S 9 0 I VIN Engine Code P 10 5 I Firing Order VINEngineCodeS 1 2 3 4 5 6 VIN Engine Code P 1 84 3 6 5 7 2 232 ...

Page 235: ...IN Engine Code P PF25 FuelFilter GF578 PCV Valve VIN Engine Code S CV789C VIN Engine Code P CV895C VIN Engine Code S oR43TSK 0 045 Gap VIN Engine Code P oR45LTSP 0 050 Gap Thermostat Temperature Specification 180 F 82 C Wheel Nut Torque 100Ib ft 140 Nom Radiatorcap RC24 Spark Plug Wheel Nuts 233 ...

Page 236: ...ual Transmission 12 5qt 11 8L With Automatic Transmission 12 3qt 11 6L With Manual Transmission 15 3 qt 14 5 L With Autoqtic Transmission 15 1 qt 14 3 L Overhaul Cooling System VIN Engine Code S VIN Engine Code P tNot all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Che...

Page 237: ... 1 7L VIN Engine Code P Manual Transmission Vehicle Dimensions Tread Wheelbase 101 1 I 2 566 mm Front 60 7 I 1 542 mm Length 193 2 4908 mm Coupe 51 3 1 303 mm Convertible 52 0 1 312mm Rear 60 6 1 540 mm Width 74 1 I 1 883 mm Height Recheck fluid level after filling See Automatic Transmission Fluid or Manual Transmission Fluid in the Index Recheck the oil level after filling See Engine Oil in the I...

Page 238: ...Service and AppearanceCare L Belt Routing L32 Code S Engine I B I Ielt Routing LT1 Code P Engine 236 ...

Page 239: ...ronment 238 How This PartIs Organized 238 ScheduledMaintenanceServices 240 Using Your Maintenance Schedules 239 Selecting theRight Schedule 239 Schedule1 240 Schedule11 242 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services 244 OwnerChecksandServices 246 AtEachFuelFill 246 At Least Once a Month 246 AtLeastTwiceaYear 246 AtLeastOnceaYear 247 PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 249 RecommendedFluidsandLubrica...

Page 240: ...also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important hproper vehicle maintenance orthe removal of important components can significantlyaffect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to help keep your vehicle in good condition please ...

Page 241: ...cle best and wants you to 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 usinggenuine 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 Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are...

Page 242: ...aintenanceRecord ITEM NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 WHAT TO SERVICE See E rplanationofScheduled Maintenunce Servicae s jullowing Schedules I and 11 Engine Oil Oil Filter Change Chassis Lubrication Tire and Wheel Rotation Inspection Engine Accessory Drive Belt s Inspection Cooling SystemService Transmission Service Spark Plug Replacement 3 4L L32 Code S Engine Spark Plug Replacement 5 7L LTI Code P En...

Page 243: ...n this schedule up to 48 000 miles 80 000 km should be performed after 48 000 miles 80 000 km at the same intervals MILES 000 KILOMETERS 000 3 1 6 1 91 1 2 1 1 5 I18 1 2 1 1 2 4 1 2 7 130 133 136 139 1 4 2 1 4 5 1 4 8 241 ...

Page 244: ...Chassis Lubrication Tire and Wheel Rotation Inspection Engine Accessory Drive Belt s Inspection Cooling SystemService Transmission Service Spark Plug Replacement 3 4L L32 Code S Engine Spark Plug Replacement 5 7L LTI Code P Engine Spark Plug Wire Inspection Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap Lines Inspection k Rear Axle Fluid Change For Vehicles with Limited SlipDifferentials Every 7 500...

Page 245: ...I 45 000 miles 75 000 km at the same intervals I MILES 000 7 5 I I I I I 15 KILOMETERS 000 22 5 30 37 5 45 I The services shownin this scheduleup to 45 000 miles 75000 km should be performed after 243 ...

Page 246: ...tation and InsDection For proper wear and maximum tire life rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual See Tires Inspection and Rotation in the Index Check the tires for uneven wear or damage If you see irregular or premature wear check the wheel alignment Check for damaged wheels also Engine Accessory Drive Belt s Inspection Inspect the belt s for cracks fraying wear and proper t...

Page 247: ...more often under dusty conditions Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals for yourdriving conditions Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Inspect fuel t a n k cap and lines including fuel rails and injection assembly for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage Replace parts as needed Periodic replacement of the fuelfilter is not required ITE...

Page 248: ...e Engine Oil in the Index for Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tankand add the proper fluid if WindshieldWasher Fluid Level necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details further details the Index for further details At Least Once a Month CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO Tire Inflation Check tire inflation Make sure they are inflated to the pressu...

Page 249: ...king Brake in the Index if necessary and the NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediatelyif it starts 3 On automatic transmission 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 transmission vehicles put the shift lever in N Neut...

Page 250: ...key to LOCK without pressing the button The key should turn to LOCK only with the key button depressed On all vehicles the key should come out only in LOCK in P Park R Reverse Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot onthe regular brake set the parking brake 0 To check the parking brake With the engine running and transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot p...

Page 251: ... from doing itsjob have it repaired Steering and Insped the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts SuspensionInspection signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steeringlines and hoses for proper Exhaust System Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken Inspection damaged missing or out of pos...

Page 252: ...r hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear andcracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc The parking brake is self adjustingand no manual adjustment is required You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or cond...

Page 253: ... CD SH SG CD SG CD etc To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index 50 50 mixture of water preferably distilled and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze GM Part No 1052753or equivalent conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535or equivale...

Page 254: ... See Rear Axle in the Index I Maintenance Schedule Section D Recommended Fluids Lubricants Cont Windshield Washer GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 orequivalent Solvent I Hood Latch Assembly a Pivotsand Spring b Release Pawl Anchor 1 a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of Hood and Door Hinges Rear Folding Seat Fuel Door Hi...

Page 255: ...dicated When completing theMaintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the ScheduleI or ScheduleI1 maintenance chartswhich correspond to the maintenance performed Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenientplace to store them DATE IODOMETER I READING SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 253 ...

Page 256: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E MaintenanceRecord Cont ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 254 ...

Page 257: ...I I I I DATE IODOMETER I READING SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I 255 ...

Page 258: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 256 ...

Page 259: ...stomer Satisfaction Procedure 258 GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 259 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 259 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 260 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 260 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program 260 Canadian Roadside Assistance 261 Courtesy Transportation Service Publications I 261...

Page 260: ... assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Your name address homeand business telephone numbers 0 Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate attached to the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield 1 905 644 4I 12 Dealershipnameandlocation Vehicledeliv...

Page 261: ...er VIN and a statement of the nature of your complaint Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage and other factors We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE but you may contact the BBB at any time The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving asan intermediary between you and Chevrolet If this mediation is unsuccessful an informal hear...

Page 262: ...imited You may write to Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario K I G 352 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P 0 Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 ...

Page 263: ...onjunction with the coverage provided by the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail and retail lease purchasers of 1994Chevrolet Geo passenger car and light duty trucks Courtesy Transportation includes One way SHUTTLERIDE for any wap anty repair completed during the same day Up to 30 maximum daily VEHICLE RENTAL allowance for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days OR 0 Up to 3...

Page 264: ... vehicle Individual PSP s If you don t want to buy all the PSP s issued by Chevrolet for all car or truck models in the model year you can buy individual PSP s such asthose which may pertain to a particular model To do this you will first need to see our index of PSP s It provides a variety of information Here s what you llfind in the index and how you can get one What You ll Find in the Index 0 A...

Page 265: ...ed recording equipment will take your name and mailing address Thenumber to call is 1 800 551 4123 A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER These PSP s are meant for technicians They are not meant for the do it yourselfer Technicians have the equipment tools safety instructions and know how to do a job quickly and safely Chevrolet Service Publications You can get these by using the order form 263 ...

Page 266: ...your billing shipping address shown CUSTOMER SIGNATURE CUSTOMER NAME ATTENTION STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS APT NO STATE ZIP CODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO CODE AREA Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation NOTETO CANADIAN CUSTOMERS All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are et Price lo be announcedat a la er date Call 800 782 4356 forfurth...

Page 267: ...ody or engine types on order form Price Write information in the Form Number column For example Turbo Free Convertible F Priceto beannouncedat a laterdate Call 1 800 782 4356for further information Year Form Number 1994 PSPI 94 1993 PSPI 93 1990 92 PSPI 90 92 Free OWNER S INFORMATION PSP Bound BulletinBook Complete Year Bulletins Owner publications are written directly for owners and intended to p...

Page 268: ... Customer Assistance Information 266 ...

Page 269: ...and 107 Automatic Transmission 60 Transmission Fluid I94 Axle Limited SlipRear 66 Axle Rear 197 Babies Smaller Children and SafetyBelts 34 Balance Wheel Alignment and Tire 219 Battery 204 Battery Replacement Remote Lock Control 50 BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program GM Participation in 259 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 137 Belt Routing 236 Belt Lap Shoulder 21 Bi Level Heating I09...

Page 270: ...4 Twin Lift off RoofPanels 223 Vinyl 222 WindshieldandWiperBlades 223 Clock Setting the 112 Close Out Panel 88 Clutch Hydraulic 197 Comfort Controls 108 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 107 Compact Disc ToPlay a 117 Compact Disc Player AMFM Stereo with 116 Compact Disc Storage Cassette and 87 Compact Discs Care of Your 121 Compact Spare Tire 176 Compartments Storage and 86 Console Front 87 Contr...

Page 271: ...nding Water 58 Winter 139 With a Trailer 145 Drunken Driving 124 Electrical Center Underhood 230 Electrical Equipment Add on 227 Electric Mirror Control 82 Emergencies Braking in 129 Emergencies Steeringin 130 Engine Coolant 198 Coolant Block Heater 59 Coolant Temperature Gage 97 Exhaust 70 Identification 227 Oil 187 Oil Pressure Gage 99 Overheating 157 Specifications 232 Starting Your 57 Environm...

Page 272: ...ood Checking Things underthe I84 Hook Ups FrontTowing 154 Hook Ups RearTowing 156 Horn 72 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant RecoveryTank 160 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 161 163 Hydraulic Clutch 197 Hydroplaning 135 Hypnosis Highway 138 Identification Number Vehicle 227 If a Tire Goes Flat 166 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 177 Ignition Switch 55 InflatableRestraint System Supplemen...

Page 273: ...ion Indicator Lamp 98 Manual Adjust Mirror 82 Front Seat 12 Remote Control Mirror 82 Seat Four Way 12 Transmission Five Speed 62 Transmission Six Speed 63 Transmission Fluid 196 Windows 71 Map Lights Front 81 MapPocket 86 Master Cylinder Brake 202 Mirrors Control Electric 82 Convex Outside 82 Inside Day Night Rearview 82 Manual Adjust 82 Manual Remote Control 82 Visor Vanity Covered 89 Mountain Ro...

Page 274: ...rview Mirror Inside Day Night 82 RecliningFront Seatbacks 13 Recommended Fluids andLubricants 251 Recovery Off Road 131 Release Hatch 51 Hatch Remote 52 Hood 184 Reminder Light Safety Belt 20 Reminder Lights On 80 Remote Hatch Release 52 Remote LockControl 49 Replacement Air Filter 192 Battery Remote LockControl 50 Bulbs Part Numbers 231 Bulbs Service 205 Parts 233 Replacement Wheel 219 Wheels Use...

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Page 276: ...on Automatic 60 Fluid Automatic 194 Fluid Manual 196 Manual Five Speed 62 Manual Six Speed 63 Transmitters Matching to Your Vehicle Remote Lock Control 49 Transportation Courtesy 261 Trip BeforeLeavingon a Long 137 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 73 Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever 73 Twin Lift off RoofPanels 83 Trip Odometer 93 Underbody Maintenance 225 UnderhoodElectrical Center 230 Underst...

Page 277: ...Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 219 Aluminum 224 Replacement 219 Tilt 72 Used Replacement 219 Where to Put the Restraint Child Restraints 35 Why Safety Belts Work 17 Windows 71 Defogging and Defrosting 109 Manual 71 Power 71 Rear Defogger 111 Cleaning 223 Washer 75 Washer Fluid 201 Wipers 74 Winter Driving 139 Wipers Windshield 74 x u r Driving and the Road 123 Windshield 275 ...

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Page 290: ...ly 87 octane or higher for the 3 4L L32 Code S engine 91 octane or higher for the 5 7L LT1 Code P engine See Page 181 See Page 201 Battery The Delco Freedom battery needs no water See Page 204 Cooling System Reservoir Check coolant at the coolantrecovery tank by using the dipstick Add coolant at the coolant recovery tank The fluid should be at ora little above the FULL HOT mark on the dipstick whe...

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