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Summary of Contents for 1996 Monte Carlo

Page 1: ...M O N T E CARLO t N E CH EVR 0LE T...

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Page 3: ...lls you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a tlat tire or overheated engine etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good This section...

Page 4: ...ur Chevrolet so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10273392 B First...

Page 5: ...olled off the any other car manufacturer in owners You have selecteda line in 1912 more than 110million the world vehicle designed engineered and Chevrolet cars and trucks have crafted by teamwork a v...

Page 6: ...ble performance with quality and value crafted into each vehicle It s not surprising that for 80 years ownership of your I I The legacy qf Anm ica s jkvorite sportscur I began in I953 when 3I9 hand as...

Page 7: ...e and rewarding experience Jim Perkins General Manager 60S uutomotive excitement included Chevrolet lundmarks like the Corvette StingRuy the sporty Camaro and powerplants like the legendmy 327 V8 I I...

Page 8: ...manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book We use a box and the wordCAUTIONto tellyou about thingsthat could hurty...

Page 9: ...at can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manu...

Page 10: ...whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some...

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Page 13: ...reclining seatbacks folding rear seats and head restraints You can lose controlof the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle...

Page 14: ...Way Manual Seat Option Lift the handle to tilt the seat up or down The driver s seat may have a bar and a handle under the front edge of the seat Lift the bar to unlock the seat and slide it forward a...

Page 15: ...to the front or to the back Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down REAR C Raise the rear of the seatby holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat Lift...

Page 16: ...s The shoulder belt can t do itsjob In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can t do itsjob either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces...

Page 17: ...ss you come to a sudden stop Then it will lock in place If your vehicle is parked facing down a fairly steep hill the seatback may not fold without some help from you To fold the locked seatback forwa...

Page 18: ...y belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and C...

Page 19: ...WI ty Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes I Take the simplestvehicle Supposeit sjust a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 7...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make...

Page 22: ...k with safety belts not instead of them Everyair bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still haveto buckle up to get t...

Page 23: ...ich restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here...

Page 24: ...you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less li...

Page 25: ...r belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A I t I 1 You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could incre...

Page 26: ...kled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere notat the pelvic bones This could cause serious internalinjuries Always buckle your bel...

Page 27: ...usly injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm Ina crash your body would movetoo far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force...

Page 28: ...wisted across the body You can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it canwork...

Page 29: ...everely injured or killed in a crashif you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have an air bag Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the veh...

Page 30: ...ntrol of the vehicle An inflating air bag can seriouslyinjure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and the caution lab...

Page 31: ...How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s airbag is in the middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrume panel on the passenger s side nt 1 19...

Page 32: ...that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the o...

Page 33: ...of the bag that comes into contact with you may be warm but it will never be too hot to touch Therewill be some smokeand dust coming fromvents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation will not preve...

Page 34: ...ervicing Your Air Bag Equipped Chevrolet Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to...

Page 35: ...or anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right n m o n t Passc gerP it The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver ssafety belt See Driv...

Page 36: ...ilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its freeend as shownuntil the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder be...

Page 37: ...ho are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions U 1 Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 2 Pick up the latch pl...

Page 38: ...he lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the beltas youpull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this ap...

Page 39: ...ery quickly out of the retractor I A CAUTION You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder belt is too loose In acrash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should...

Page 40: ...belt away from theneck and head inere is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for sma...

Page 41: ...ic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slotsof the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted andit lies flat The elastic cor...

Page 42: ...protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law i n every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restr...

Page 43: ...will suddenly become a 240 lb 110kg force on your arms The baby would bealmost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Never holda baby in your arms while riding ina vehicle A baby...

Page 44: ...hildren are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you putyour child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child...

Page 45: ...eatmoved all the way back Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure...

Page 46: ...nga Child Restraint ina Rear Outside Seat Position U You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follo...

Page 47: ...belt Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the restof the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractorto set t...

Page 48: ...r larger child passenger 1 36 Securinga Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position n You ll be using the lap belt A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by th...

Page 49: ...hild in the child restraint as the instructions say Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the rel...

Page 50: ...will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securinga Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position U Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing chil...

Page 51: ...t Follow the instructions for the 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...

Page 52: ...the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 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 s...

Page 53: ...ld can wear a lap shoulderbelt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to us...

Page 54: ...oseto thechild s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have...

Page 55: ...s way in i a crashthe child might slide under thebelt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap por...

Page 56: ...keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be nec...

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Page 59: ...nel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Keys Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerousfor many rea...

Page 60: ...how to make extra door keys Keep the plugs in a safeplace If you lose your door keys you ll be ableto have new ones made easily using these plugs If you need a new ignition key contact your Chevrolet...

Page 61: ...n t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are severalways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your doo...

Page 62: ...ck to determine if battery replacement is necessq See the instructions on battery replacement Check the distance You may be too far fromyour 0 Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be See y...

Page 63: ...tery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in your key chaill transmitter shouldlast about two years You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal rangein any lo...

Page 64: ...between the body and the trunk lid 0 Make sure all windows are shut 0 Turn thefan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outside air into your...

Page 65: ...your Chevrolet and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will you...

Page 66: ...meone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may no...

Page 67: ...tion key see your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key I1to have a new key made In an emergency call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program at 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 New...

Page 68: ...still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel likeLOCK Use OFF if you must have your vehicle pushedor towed RUN D This position is where the key returns after you start your vehicle...

Page 69: ...o be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor 2 If your engine won t start or startsbut then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerato...

Page 70: ...sion cord could overheat and cause a fire You could beseriously injured Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three prong 110 voltAC outlet If the cordwon t reach use a heavy duty three prong extensio...

Page 71: ...Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle whenthe engine is running unless youhave to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure yo...

Page 72: ...ing your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also u...

Page 73: ...OVERDRIVE 0 for higher speeds DRIVE D This position is alsoused for normal driving but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 03 Here are sometimes you might choose DRIV...

Page 74: ...ou could damage your transaxle Also if youstop when goinguphill don t hold your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift intoP...

Page 75: ...what to do first to keepthe trailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shiftlever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehic...

Page 76: ...intoPARK P position like this set the parking brake r 0 Move the lever up as far asit will go 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with...

Page 77: ...he shiftlever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running itcould overheat andeven catch fire You or others could be injured Don t lea...

Page 78: ...he transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Your Chevrolet has a brake transaxle shift interlock You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignit...

Page 79: ...ciousness and death You might haveexhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in acollision Your vehicle was damaged when dri...

Page 80: ...e running Another closed in placecan be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index It can be dangerous toget out of your vehicleif the shiftlever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your...

Page 81: ...the switch is pressed all the way down the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of the swi...

Page 82: ...re room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Movg the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release thelever to lock thewheel inplace L...

Page 83: ...until you complete yourlane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrow flashes fdster than normal a signal bulb may be burned out an...

Page 84: ...ure to clear ice and snow from thewiper blades before using them If they re frozento the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy...

Page 85: ...actioncan cause needless wheel spiming andyou could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Cruise controlcan be dangerous on With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 m...

Page 86: ...ed speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 krdh ormore you can move the cruise control switch fr...

Page 87: ...ruise Control onHills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of tfie hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator ped...

Page 88: ...chime will sound when you turn the ignition switch to OFF LOCK or ACC with the lamps on timeRu lingLamps Canada Only mytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for othersto see the front of your veh...

Page 89: ...until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control You can brighten or dim the i...

Page 90: ...n off atthe end of the delay time Instead they slowly dim during the delay time until they go out The delay time is cancelled if you turn the ignition key to RUN or START so the lamps will go out righ...

Page 91: ...behind you push the lever forward to the night position To return themirror to the day position pull the lever toward you Power Outside Mirrors The electric mirror control is on the driver s door Turn...

Page 92: ...ight lane you could hita vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove...

Page 93: ...cups remove the insert Convenience Net Option i i Your vehicle may have a conveniencenet You ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can he...

Page 94: ...n it push down on the snuffer and pull the ashtray out NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burninto your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causi...

Page 95: ...n the passenger s visor Your sunroof includes a sliding glasspanel and a sliding sunshade Thesunroof switch is located between the sun visors just ahead of the sunroof and works only when the ignition...

Page 96: ...Instrument Panel Your Information System 2 38...

Page 97: ...A Vents B Instrument Cluster C Climate ControldRear Defogger D Glove Box E Audio System E Ashtray and Lighter G Remote Trunk Release H Lamp Controls...

Page 98: ...sion Shown Canadian Similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many o...

Page 99: ...hat happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then that is what will be done If it can t then it will be set at zero and...

Page 100: ...hould not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicatewhen there may beor is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s...

Page 101: ...system is ready If the air bag readiness light doesn t comeon when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serv...

Page 102: ...loser to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on or if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing have the vehicle towed for service See Anti Lock Brake System Warning...

Page 103: ...ke system warning light flashing can lead to an accident After you ve pulledoff the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on l...

Page 104: ...so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure The anti lock brake system active light also comes on briefly when you turn...

Page 105: ...overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle andturn off the engineas soon as possible In Problems on the Road this...

Page 106: ...nician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction 0 0 NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as...

Page 107: ...to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you just put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap The diagnostic system...

Page 108: ...the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems thatmay h...

Page 109: ...If the light does not flash have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light stays on stopthe vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off Checkthe oil level usin...

Page 110: ...u should see your dealer Here are some things owners ask about All these situations are normal and do notshow a problemwith your fuel gage At the service station the pump shuts off before the gage rea...

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Page 113: ...systems offeredwith your Chevrolet Be sureto read about the particular systemssupplied with your vehicle Comfort Controls Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls With these systems you can control t...

Page 114: ...on of airflow For each setting set the temperature to a comfortable setting MAX This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel outlets A C This...

Page 115: ...g in outside airand direct it to your upper body while sending slightly warmed air to your lowerbody You may notice this temperature differencemore at some times than others Heating On cold days useFL...

Page 116: ...under the front seats clear of objects This helpsair to circulate throughout your vehicle Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearingthe front and side windows To defrost the wi...

Page 117: ...lcosystem can do and how to operate all its controls tobe sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineeringthat went into it Setting theClock for Systems Without Automatic Tone Control Pres...

Page 118: ...ws then press the other SEEK arrow SCANwill appear on the display Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds Theradio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station T...

Page 119: ...e the treble Adjusting the S peakers BAL Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers FADE Turn the...

Page 120: ...ove up to three additional stationsmay be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET 3 Press anytwo adjoining pushbuttons at...

Page 121: ...rs will not work in your cassette player The adapter cassettewill be ejected FWD Press and release the SEEK forward arrow and the tape will rapidly advance until you press this button again lightly RE...

Page 122: ...faster than the middle two positions If you don t want to use SCV turn the control all the way down AM FM Press this button to alternate between AM FM 1 and FM2 The display shows your selection RECALL...

Page 123: ...bered buttons The sound will mute When it returns releasethe button Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return and the AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will also b...

Page 124: ...EJECT orRECALL to load a tape with the ignition off Then insert the cartridge If the ignition is on but the radio is off the tape will begin playing A tape symbol is shown in the center of the graphi...

Page 125: ...o return to playing speed Theradio will play the last selected station while the tape advances AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player TAPE AUX Press this button to chan...

Page 126: ...e same level to you as you drive The control behind the upper knob has SCV positions The top position has a higher maximum volume and gets louderfaster than the middle two positions If you don t want...

Page 127: ...You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 1 Press AM FM to select the band 2 Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK 3 Press AUTO TONE to select the graph that best suits the ty...

Page 128: ...the knob clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise forthe rear speakers Push the knobs back in when you re not using them Playing a Compact Disc With the radio on or off...

Page 129: ...double D symbol are trademarksof Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation FWD 6 Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track Release it to resume playing You can use the counter readin...

Page 130: ...llow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 19...

Page 131: ...correct code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contact yourdealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more man 15 seconds between steps...

Page 132: ...n to choose AM FM1 or FM2 If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing it will stop and the radio will play derstanding Radio Reception Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound But FM signals wi...

Page 133: ...educed soundquality ruined cassettes ora damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate pr...

Page 134: ...or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a discis soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center t...

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Page 137: ...ety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expectthe unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers aregoi...

Page 138: ...hol There aregood medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if pe...

Page 139: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve...

Page 140: ...ol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that per...

Page 141: ...ion time Then you have tobring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as longas two...

Page 142: ...rder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal wi...

Page 143: ...uddenly an animaljumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer...

Page 144: ...ur anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steer...

Page 145: ...s warn that you should adjust your speed Of course theposted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditionsyou ll want to go slower If you need to reduce yourspee...

Page 146: ...od reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driv...

Page 147: ...es it sall right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems emptyof approaching traffic Do not get too cl...

Page 148: ...et ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don...

Page 149: ...ry surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While drivingon a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking inc...

Page 150: ...hey may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for yo...

Page 151: ...may get wet suddenlywhen your reflexes are tuned for drivingon dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Evenif your windshield wiper blades are in good shape aheavy rain can makeit ha...

Page 152: ...erous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it h...

Page 153: ...r Tips Turn on your low beam headlamps not just 0 0 your parking lamps to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when y...

Page 154: ...l save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When alight turns green andjust b...

Page 155: ...der 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 y...

Page 156: ...t just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lackof awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the humof the tires on...

Page 157: ...evels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of t...

Page 158: ...climb the hill better Stay in your own lanewhen 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 lan...

Page 159: ...a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these itemsin your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably ha...

Page 160: ...e Anti Lock in the Index 0 0 Allow greater following distanceon any slippery road Watch for slippery spots Theroad might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clearroad...

Page 161: ...engine to keep warm but be careful A CAUTION Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle This cancause deadly CO carbonmonoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you Youcan t seeit or...

Page 162: ...u can get out of the vehicle and do somefairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle I OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT TIRE LOADINGINFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG...

Page 163: ...Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load spreadit out Don t carry more than 167pounds 75 kg in your trunk A CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than t...

Page 164: ...ded down unless you need to If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when youpull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not workwell or...

Page 165: ...ds generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerablyto wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are someimportant points 0 0...

Page 166: ...ng information or advice or you can write us at Chevrolet Network P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive O...

Page 167: ...rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow 0 a Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do...

Page 168: ...d trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to besure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time Stay at least twice as far behind...

Page 169: ...d up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other driversyou re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows onyour instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bu...

Page 170: ...After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly unti...

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Page 173: ...et policeknow you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lampswill flash on andoff Press the switch to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flashon and off Your hazard warning flashers w...

Page 174: ...d that can burn you 0 They contain gasthat can explode or igni 0 They contain enough electricity to burn you te If you don t follow these steps exactly someor all of these things can hurt you 1 NOTICE...

Page 175: ...d and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio I NOTICE If you leave your radioon it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warra...

Page 176: ...can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medicalhelp immediately 5 Check that the jumper cablesdon t have looseor missi...

Page 177: ...to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote Dositive terminal if I I the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the othe...

Page 178: ...ttery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while won t start aftera few tries it probably needs service 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead batter...

Page 179: ...s front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever 0 If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator...

Page 180: ...nsioncomponents When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition turned to the OFF position The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towi...

Page 181: ...andwheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to groundor vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage raise vehicle until adequate...

Page 182: ...side slots of the cradle on both sides These slots are to be used when loading or securing to car carrierequipment Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm Rea...

Page 183: ...ment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooks to suspen...

Page 184: ...ou just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you seeor hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or...

Page 185: ...y If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Justto be safe drive slower for about10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over...

Page 186: ...safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see A Coolant recovery tank B Radiator pressure cap C Electric engine Fans 3 4L LQ1 Code X Engine An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the eng...

Page 187: ...d you couldbe burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle The coolantlevel should be at or abovethe COLD mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator wate...

Page 188: ...gerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixwill Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix...

Page 189: ...add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it I CAUTION I Steam and scalding liquids froma hot cooling system can blow out andburn you bad...

Page 190: ...ator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means ther...

Page 191: ...re are two bleed valves hey are located on the thermostat housing and heater inlet pipe The lermostat housing i location is shown here I 3 1L V6 VIN Code M There are two bleed valves One is located on...

Page 192: ...valve Otherwise closethe valves after the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and compartment 6 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark 7 Put the cap ba...

Page 193: ...hrough the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 10 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall...

Page 194: ...icle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the ne...

Page 195: ...se the jack and change a tire remove thecover I Turn the wingnut counterclockwise and remove it Then liftoff the spacer and remove the spare tire See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for I mor...

Page 196: ...A 1 C Turn the nut holding the jack and wrench counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A socket B and wheel wrench C...

Page 197: ...the edge of the wheel cover untilit comes off Be careful the edge may be sharp Don t try to remove the cover with your bare hands To remove a center cap use the wrench to pry gently at the notch Don...

Page 198: ...the vehicle and raise the jack lift head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire 1 us1118 LIK W I I C wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2...

Page 199: ...ou NOTICE Raising your vehicle withthe jackimproperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure tofit the jack lift head into the properlocation before r...

Page 200: ...irtfrom the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all the...

Page 201: ...ncorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts If you have to replace t...

Page 202: ...over on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare I A CAUTI I Storing ajack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop o...

Page 203: ...re the cover as far forwardas possible The compactspare is for temporary use only Replace the compact sparetire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare in the Index Seethe storage i...

Page 204: ...er equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury Ina sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...

Page 205: ...rse it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longerand be in good shape in caseyou need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t t...

Page 206: ...ould cause an engine compartment fireor other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin thewheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer For information about...

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Page 209: ...nd supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do someof your own service work you l...

Page 210: ...an 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it sbad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engineneeds...

Page 211: ...ly with the specifications describedearlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designedfor fuel that contains methanol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and...

Page 212: ...g tbe cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowlyto theleft counterclockwise Gasolinevaporis highly flammable It burns violently and thatcancausevery bad injuries Don t smokeif yousren...

Page 213: ...aces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks Makesure you fully install the c...

Page 214: ...onhot engine parts and start a fire Theseinclude liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to...

Page 215: ...ne Coolant Reservoir B Radiator Fill Cap C Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D Engine Oil Fill Cap E Engine Oil Dipstick E Automatic Transaxle Dipstick G Brake Fluid Reservoir H Air Cleaner I Windshield...

Page 216: ...Coolant Reservoir B Radiator Fill Cap C Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D Engine Oil FillCap E Engine Oil Dipstick E Automatic Transaxle Dipstick G Brake Fluid Reservoir H Air Cleaner I Windshield Wash...

Page 217: ...engineoil level right away For more information see Low Oil Level Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oi...

Page 218: ...d some oil But you must use the right kind This part explainswhat kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacitiesand Specifications in the Index Turn off the engine and give the oil 20 minute...

Page 219: ...sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol onthe front of the oil container 3 1L L82 Code M Engine 3 4L LQ1 Code X Engine Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operatingrang...

Page 220: ...4 7 18 LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL SAE 1OW 30 SAE gW 30 PREFERRED COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown in the chart unless you have the 3 4L engine SAE 5W 30 is...

Page 221: ...it s going to be colder than 60 F 16 C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other visc...

Page 222: ...r your skin and could 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 r...

Page 223: ...rews and pull off the cover Pull out the filter Be sure to install the air filter and install the cover tightly when you are finished Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the...

Page 224: ...ner in place when you redriving Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and...

Page 225: ...hen outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while 0 11 1heavy traffic especially i n hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at norm...

Page 226: ...out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 1L L82 Code M Engine3 4L LQI CodeX Engine 3 Check both s...

Page 227: ...warranty 0 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 0 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way The coolingsystem in your vehicl...

Page 228: ...hat meets GM Specification 6277M which won t damage aluminum parts Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer GM Part No 3634621 with any complete coolant change If you use this mixture you don t need to...

Page 229: ...you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you usethe propercoolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claimto i...

Page 230: ...d radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiatorp...

Page 231: ...ngine coolanttemperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When yo...

Page 232: ...determine what kind of fluid touse See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants inthe Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hosesand seals What to Use W...

Page 233: ...nd other partsof the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allowsfor expansion which could damage the tank i...

Page 234: ...dd or remove brake fluid asnecessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Ligh...

Page 235: ...o spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Your Chevrolet hasfour wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make...

Page 236: ...wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to havereally good braking Vehicle...

Page 237: ...lamps on your Chevrolet See Replacement Bulbs in the Index to find the type of bulb you should use Halogen Bulbs Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Als...

Page 238: ...base Install the electrical connector to the bulb Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest tab on the bulb baseinto the matching notch in the retaining ring Turn the bulb a quarter turn clockwi...

Page 239: ...2 Open the flap by lifting the snap screw 3 Position the radiator air sidebaffle aside and remove the two nuts pliersmay be required...

Page 240: ...itj counterclockwise Pull the socket out of the assembly Do not twist the bulb 6 Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it out 7 Push in the new bulb 8 Reverse Steps 1 4 to replace the assembly F...

Page 241: ...Mounted Stoplamp Shelf Mounted To reach the center high mounted stoplamp you must go through thetrunk I Pull the bulb out of the socket Do not twist the bulb Plug thenew bulb in the socket Replace th...

Page 242: ...amp assembly 2 Pull the assembly forward out of the spoiler 3 Remove the three screws from the back of the stoplamp assembly 4 Pull the lamp strip out of the stoplamp assembly 5 Remove the bulb 6 Inst...

Page 243: ...and the two lower wing nuts 12 Replace the carpeting 13 Replace the upper convenience net wing nut if equipped 14 Replace the convenience net if equipped Back up Lamp 1 Open the trunk The back up lam...

Page 244: ...made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service seeyour Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details Poorly maintained and improperly use...

Page 245: ...replacethem Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the insideof the trunk lid shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your veh...

Page 246: ...res should be inspected every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13000 km for any signsof unusual wear If unusual wear is present rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check...

Page 247: ...el to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all therust or dirt off See Changinga Flat Tire in the Index One way to tell when it s time fornew tires is to chec...

Page 248: ...e Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Us...

Page 249: ...nment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straightahead traction tests and doe...

Page 250: ...ept 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...

Page 251: ...haveto replace a wheel usea new GM original equipment wheel NOTICE If your Chevrolet has P22960Rl6size tires don t use tire chains Theycan damage your vehicle If you haveother tires use tire chains on...

Page 252: ...e unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap 0 Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaningthe Inside of Your Chevrolet Use a vacuum cleaner often to get...

Page 253: ...and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent 0 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knifeor scraper Use very little cleaner...

Page 254: ...f excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 0 If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier 0 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area wi...

Page 255: ...lt to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts cleanand dry 1 4UTION Do not bleachor dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they m...

Page 256: ...loth at least every six months During very cold dampweather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside ofYour Chevrolet The paint...

Page 257: ...n on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe forpainted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces aresubject...

Page 258: ...Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion lust can occuron the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor...

Page 259: ...ite Sidewall Tife Cleaner Removes rust and corrosion Chrome Cleaner and Polish Also removes old waxes and polishes Glass Cleaner Cleans grease grime and smoke film Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner Winds...

Page 260: ...ind this label on your spare tirecover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is the model designation paint information and a list of all production options and special equip...

Page 261: ...roblem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakersin the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breake...

Page 262: ...f Control Unit I PELECTRONICSBATTERY F E E D Chime Module Electronic Brake Control Module EBCM Theft Deterrent Module Radio STARTER RELAY ANTI THEFT Theft Deterrent Module ABS Electronic BrakeControl...

Page 263: ...eader Courtesy and Reading Lamp US Lighted Rearview Mirror Dome Lamp WIPER Wiper Switch Fuse Rating Description 30 TURN SIGNAL Turn Signal Flasher 32 POWER LOCKS Door Lock Relay Keyless Entry Receiver...

Page 264: ...MP RlCMPT REL ECM BAT on0 A C CONT TCC F INJN ECM IGN ELEK IGN A C CONT TCC Description A I R Relay Fuse A I R PMP 3 4L R CMPT REL Remote Trunk Release ECM BAT Powertrain Control Module PCM Fuel Pump...

Page 265: ...nsor VAC CAN SW Fan 2 Relay Electronic Ignition EI Control Module I P Fuse Block FAN CONT I Relay Passenger s Side Underhood Electrical Centerand IJP Fuse Blocks Fuses 5 14 23 and 32 FAN CONT 2Relay a...

Page 266: ...uses are in a fuse block on the driver s side of the engine compartment L FOG LPS PARKLPS HORN OD0 ABS VAR PIS II Fuse Description FOG LPS Fog Lamps PARK LPS Headlamp Switch HORN Horn Relay Underhood...

Page 267: ...rhood Electrical Center TCC and ENG EMIS Fuses IGN SW1 I P Fuse Block Radio Wiper HVAC ABS and Turn Signal Fuses Passenger s Side Underhood Electrical Center F IJN ECM IGN and ELEK IGN Fuses HD LPS Ci...

Page 268: ...te 168 Sidemarker Front 194 Sidemarker Rear 194 Stop Tail Turn Signal 3057 Interior Lamps Bulb Number Ashtray 194 Center Instrument Cluster 161 or 194 Console Shift Indicator 4 73 Dome 561 Door Lock S...

Page 269: ...ervoir 3 1L Code M 11 6 quarts 10 94 L 3 4L Codex 12 3 quarts 11 65 L Refrigerant R 134a AirConditioning 2 0 pounds 0 91 kg Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 3 1L Code M 4 5quarts 4 2 L 3 4L Code...

Page 270: ...Type Displacement Compression Ratio Firing Order ThermostatTemperature Horse Power 3 1L Code M V6 191 CID 3 1L 9 6 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 195 F 91 C 165 5200 3 4L Code X V6 207 CID 3 4L 9 25 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 195...

Page 271: ...de M AC Type 41 940 Gap 0 060 1 52mm 3 4L Code X AC Type 41 919 Gap 0 045 1 14 mm Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase 107 5 2730 mm Tread Width Front 59 5 1512 mm Tread Width Rear 59 0 1500 mm Length 200 7 5...

Page 272: ...NOTES 6 64...

Page 273: ...ntenancerequiredforyour affect the quality of theair we breathe Improperfluid Chevrolet Your vehicle needs these services to retain its levels orthe wrong tire inflation can increase the level safety...

Page 274: ...blishes See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Tart B Owner Checksand Services tells you what should be checked wheneveryou stop for hel It also explains what you can easily do to helpkeepyou...

Page 275: ...Chevrolet dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer foryour service needs you ll know that GM trained and supp...

Page 276: ...les 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Short Trip City Definition Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first At 6 000Miles...

Page 277: ...25000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air CleanerFilter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000Miles 83000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every...

Page 278: ...ermined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emissionwarranty or limit recall liability prior to the PI comdetion of the vehicle s useful life We however L urge that...

Page 279: ...vice C1Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the...

Page 280: ...e steering balljoints or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE lS OOO Miles 25000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission...

Page 281: ...on in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper se...

Page 282: ...teeringball joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first i An Emission Control Service I ShortTriplCityMaintenanceSchedule I ACTUALMILEAGE I 27 000 Miles 45000 km 0Change engine oil ana filter or e...

Page 283: ...Emission Co af d ServicP 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspecti...

Page 284: ...y 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I I 36 000 Miles 60000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emis...

Page 285: ...ter or every 3 months whichever occurs first I7Lubricate steering ball joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pa...

Page 286: ...eaner filter if you are driving in dustyconditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service 1 I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 48 000 Miles 80 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or...

Page 287: ...e regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do m use your vehicle under nny...

Page 288: ...res See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM se...

Page 289: ...ine accessory drive belt 17Vehicles with 3 4L Code X engine only An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service Inspect camshaft timing belt An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner f...

Page 290: ...filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate steeringball joints or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the...

Page 291: ...s whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 72 000Miles 120 000km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first Lubricate steering balljoint...

Page 292: ...bricate steering ball joints or every in dusty conditions Replace filter if 6 months whichever occurs first necessary An Emission ControlService 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and 0Inspect camshaft...

Page 293: ...chever occurs first An Ernission Control Service DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 84 000Miles 140 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate steering ball...

Page 294: ...rvice I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 17Lubricate steering ball joints or e...

Page 295: ...otation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper cali...

Page 296: ...hever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate steering ball joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 99 000 Miles 165 000 km 0Change engine oil and f...

Page 297: ...f 7 Inspect spark plug wires An Emission 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service b Control Service 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or mo...

Page 298: ...rnia Air Resources Board has determined that the 7 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and failure to performthismaintenanceitem will not nullify Rotation in the Index for proper rotation the emission wa...

Page 299: ...0 km1 0Change engine oil and filter or every I2 months whichever occurs first ElLubricate steering balljoints orevery 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in...

Page 300: ...amage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Contr...

Page 301: ...s 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O...

Page 302: ...ation During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 60 000Miles 10...

Page 303: ...BY 67 500 Miles 112500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first Lubricate steering ball joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspectio...

Page 304: ...E SERVICED BY 82 500 Miles 137500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate steering ball joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control...

Page 305: ...bricate steering ball joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect camshaft timing belt An Emission Control Service 17Replace air cleaner filter 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage...

Page 306: ...on During tire rotation check brake calipersfor freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manualfor proper caliper service procedures DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 100 000 Miles 16600...

Page 307: ...ditions Control Service In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found...

Page 308: ...underhood checks at each fuelfill Engine Oil LevelCheck Check the engine oillevel and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check...

Page 309: ...rayedsafety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Check the transaxle fluid level addi...

Page 310: ...pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position y...

Page 311: ...e ready to apply the regular brake atonce should thevehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your footon the regular brake set the parking brake To ch...

Page 312: ...or broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into...

Page 313: ...l in the Index 5050 mixture of water preferably distilled and GM Goodwrench DEX COOL TM or Havoline DEX COOLTM orange colored silicate free antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277M See Engine C...

Page 314: ...briplate lubricant aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GC LB I USAGE I FLUIDLUBRICANT 1 Hood and Door Hinges Superlube GM P...

Page 315: ...d after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checksand Services or PeriodicMaintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance recei...

Page 316: ...Maintenance Record 7 44...

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Page 318: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 46...

Page 319: ...s section includes information on 0 TheCustomerSatisfactionProcedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 0 RoadsideAssistance 0 Courtesy Transportation 0 BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute...

Page 320: ...EP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calli...

Page 321: ...hevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet CustomerAssistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas of...

Page 322: ...problems If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers Roadside memliership is free however some services...

Page 323: ...Chevrolet Roadside or Dealer Service Management Basic Cclre and Courtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet reserves the right to m...

Page 324: ...y cab bus or other transportation allowance in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days OR 0 0 Up to 10 daily fuel allowance for rides providedby another person i e friend neighbo...

Page 325: ...ituation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlierin this section is very successful There may be instances where an im...

Page 326: ...s may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100or the Chevrolet Customer Ass...

Page 327: ...otify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy Michigan 48007 7047 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 Englis...

Page 328: ...form better service Servicebulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions a...

Page 329: ...tery 6 28 Anti Lock Jump Starting 5 2 Replacement Remote Lock Control 2 5 Saver 2 32 Warnings 5 2 5 4 BBB Auto Line 8 7 Better Business Bureau Mediation 8 7 Air Bag System 1 I7 Brake System Active Lig...

Page 330: ...8 BTSI 2 20 BTSICheck 7 38 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 6 Cassette Deck Service 7 37 Charging System Light 2 43 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 44 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 50 Child Restraints 1...

Page 331: ...ion 3 13 3 17 Storage Compartment 2 35 DoorLocks 2 3 Drive Position Automatic Transaxle 2 15 Driver Position 1 1 1 Driving Defogging 3 4 City 4 17 Defensive 4 1 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 18 In a Blizzard...

Page 332: ...6 32 FrontTowing 5 9 Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement 6 30 Fuel 6 2 Canadian 6 3 Filling YourTank 6 4 Gage 2 52 In Foreign Countries 6 3 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6 53 Gages Engine Coolant Temperatur...

Page 333: ...Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 19 Lighter 2 36 Lights Air Bag Readiness 1 18 2 43 Anti Lock Brake System Active 2 46 4 8 Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning 2 45 4 6 ChargingSystem 2 43 Brak...

Page 334: ...Climate Control System 3 2 MountainRoads 4 21 Multifunction Lever 2 24 MMT 6 3 N e t Convenience 2 35 Neutral Automatic Transaxle 2 I4 NewVehicle Break In 2 9 Nightvision 4 14 Odometer 2 4 1 Odometer...

Page 335: ...s 8 8 Restraints Care of Safety Belts 6 47 Checking 1 44 Child 1 32 Head 1 5 Replacing Parts After a Crash 1 44 Systemcheck 7 37 Reverse Automatic Transaxle 2 14 Right Front Passenger Position 1 23 Ro...

Page 336: ...let 1 22 Sheet Metal Damage 6 50 ShiftLever 2 13 Shifting Automatic Transaxle 2 13 Into Park P 2 17 OutofPark 2 20 Security System 2 8 Signaling Turns 2 25 Skidding 4 12 Sound Equipment Adding 3 21 Sp...

Page 337: ...for New 6 39 TopStrap 1 33 TorqueLock 2 20 Torque Wheel Nut 5 29 TowingaTrailer 4 28 Towing YourVehicle 5 7 Trailer Brakes Driving Driving Hitches 4 32 onGrades 4 33 with 4 32 4 31 Maintenance WhenTow...

Page 338: ...tion System 3 3 Pnwer 2 23 Visors Sun 2 37 VisorVanity Mirrors 2 37 Windshield Washer 2 26 Fluid 2 26 6 24 Fluid Level Check 7 36 Windshield Wiper 2 26 R l a d Renlwkment 6 36 warning Devices 5 2 Warn...

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