Chevrolet 1997 Camaro Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1997 Camaro

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Page 3: ...drive under different conditions Problemson the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the...

Page 4: ...so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave thismanual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10293225B First Edition the L...

Page 5: ...at gave birthtoChevrolet I I vehicle backed by a proud history of performance and worn the Chevrolet marque That kindof reception from value Since the first Classic auto ownersis unmatchedby Six rolle...

Page 6: ...quality and value crafted into each vehicle It s not surprising thatfor 80 years Genuine Chevrolet has been America s automobile We re proud to continue that heritage in your Chevrolet I I The legucy...

Page 7: ...ce with the American public and was powered by an available fuel injectedV8 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 60 s automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette StingR...

Page 8: ...the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that co...

Page 9: ...ng that can damage your vehicle Many times thisdamage would not becovered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid thedamage When you read other ma...

Page 10: ...nd your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS ea TURN FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WIN...

Page 11: ...0 1 20 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts They re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly Driver Position Safety BeltUse D...

Page 12: ...seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle isnot moving Move the...

Page 13: ...e seat Slide the seat to where you want it Then releasethe lever andtry to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place To raise orlower the frontof the seat lift the right...

Page 14: ...ever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to its original upright position I But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving I i Sitting in a r...

Page 15: ...otion havethe seatback upright Then sit well back inthe seat and wear your safety belt properly The front seatbacks fold forward to let people get into the back seat To fold a seatback forward lift th...

Page 16: ...the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the air bag system Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t...

Page 17: ...ing a safety belt properly Your vehicle has a light that comes on as areminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index You never know if you ll be in acrash If you do have a crash you...

Page 18: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 143...

Page 19: ...Get it up to speed Then stop thevehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it couldbe the windshield 1 9...

Page 20: ...nel 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 21: ...in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers canbe hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur withi...

Page 22: ...evrolet see the part of this manual 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...

Page 23: ...you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt Pull up on th...

Page 24: ...u dbe less likely to slide underthe lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the should...

Page 25: ...o loose It won t give nearly as much protection thisway A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury Th...

Page 26: ...be seriously injured if your belt is buckled inthe wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could causeseriou...

Page 27: ...an be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increasethe chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too...

Page 28: ...sted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightso it can work...

Page 29: ...s I 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 be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage...

Page 30: ...t passenger Here arethe most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severelyinjured or killed ina crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearingyo...

Page 31: ...ntrol of the vehicle A CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properlyin your vehicle To read how seethe part of this manual called Children and the ca...

Page 32: ...w the Air Bag SystemWorks Where are the air bags The driver s airbag isin the middleof the steering wheel A A The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 2...

Page 33: ...can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something 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...

Page 34: ...fresh airby opening a windowor door What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some...

Page 35: ...ormation about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index NOTICE If you damage the covering for the driver s or the righ...

Page 36: ...h And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts I Lap Shoulder Belt The rear seats have lap shoulder belts Here s howto wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull th...

Page 37: ...e sure itis secure If the beltis not longenough 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...

Page 38: ...l injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a...

Page 39: ...should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will saywhether it is the right type and sizefor your child A very young child ship bones are so small th...

Page 40: ...nga crash a babywill become so CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued heavy you can t holdit For example ina crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 1b 110 kg force on...

Page 41: ...ou put your child restraintin the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rewfacing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right...

Page 42: ...Top Strap 1 32...

Page 43: ...s for the child restraint 2 Secure the childin the child restraintas the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around...

Page 44: ...ull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pullthe child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle th...

Page 45: ...int in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always mov...

Page 46: ...ded If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint A A I 6 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle...

Page 47: ...way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children I Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety b...

Page 48: ...A belt must be used by only one person at a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that theshoulder belt is very closeto the child s faceor neck A Move the child...

Page 49: ...s way in a crash the child might slide under thebelt The belt s force wouldthen be applied right on the child s abdomen That could causeseriousor fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion...

Page 50: ...t keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can ripapart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new o...

Page 51: ...emote Keyless Entry Hatch Theft Vehicle and Content Theft DeterrentIAlarm System PASS Key I1 Feature Customization New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Au...

Page 52: ...le with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t le...

Page 53: ...sing these plugs The ignition keys don t have plugs Instead they have bar coded key tags These tags may be removed by your dealer or even before the vehicle is delivered to your dealer If you need a n...

Page 54: ...the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lockyour doors and you will befar better off whenever youdrive your vehicle There are se...

Page 55: ...or unlock both doors at once Note Operating the power locks may affect the Vehicle and Content Theft DeterrendAlarm System if youhave this option See Vehicleand Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System in...

Page 56: ...sly requested last door closed locking This feature is shipped from the factory in the off position To turn this feature on see Feature Customization in theIndex Lockout Prevention If Equipped To prot...

Page 57: ...t 15of the FCC Rules Operation is subjectto the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interferenc...

Page 58: ...Alarm System in theIndex If your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle and Content Theft DeterrenVAlarm System you will have a fourth button on your transmitter This button is thepanic button If you ar...

Page 59: ...t happen you may need to replacethe battery in your transmitter or match the transmitter to your vehicle Transmitter Verification If Equipped This feature provides feedback to the holder of the Remote...

Page 60: ...Your transmitter is now ready to match the vehicle Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the firsttransmitter for 15 seconds Thevehicle will respond as in step 3 Repeat Step 4 for the remaini...

Page 61: ...f the transmitter does not work after battery replacement itmay need to beresynchronized or matched to your vehicle See Resychronization inthe Index N It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch open...

Page 62: ...ss theswitch under the mainlamp control to unlock the hatch from inside your vehicle If you have an automatictransmission your shift lever mustbe in PARK P or NEUTRAL N to use the switch If you have a...

Page 63: ...n the Index Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Chevrolet has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to s...

Page 64: ...o be ignored and for fiveseconds after the horn sounds an alarm or chirp The shock sensor isignored after triggering three full alarms until the system is rearmed Coupe Convertible The shock sensor is...

Page 65: ...nsmitter will immediately arm the system The horn will chirp twiceand the parking lamps will flash confirming that the system is armed If any door is open when the transmitter LOCK button is pressed t...

Page 66: ...rted the alarm by pressing thepanic button on the key chain transmitter you must either push that button again or turn the ignition switch to the ON position to stopthe alarm If the alarm is sounding...

Page 67: ...ignition or the engine may not start If the engine doesnot start and the SECURITY light stays on when you try to start the vehicle the key may be dirty or wet Turn the ignition off Clean and dry the k...

Page 68: ...ptions that came withyour vehicle The followinglist tells you the features that can be programmed Listed next to each feature is the option you need to have on your vehicle in order tobe able to progr...

Page 69: ...heft Deterrent System you will also be able to set Remote Keyless Entry Verification Arming Method Arming Verification Driver s Door Delay and Shock Sensor Enable Exit Lighting and Delayed Illuminatio...

Page 70: ...s open you will hear three chimes The doors will not lock until after all doors are closed Remote Keyless Entry Verification Your vehicle comes with this feature set inMode 5 This means that when you...

Page 71: ...Entry transmitter and the power door lock switch will actively arm the system To change the factory setting do the following 1 Press the UNLOCK switch on the door 2 Count the numberof chimesyou hear...

Page 72: ...rking lamps will flash and your horn will chirp twice to verify the system is armed using any arming method Mode 3 Horn and LampsLamps If you use the transmitter to arm the system your parking lamps w...

Page 73: ...is opened with your key and the shock sensor will be available to measure sharp blows to your vehicle Leaving ProgrammingMode When programming is done turn the ignitionswitch to the OFFposition and r...

Page 74: ...he shift lever is in the PARK P 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 mu...

Page 75: ...ion lock On manual transmissionvehicles turning thekey to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle This could cause a collision If you need toturn the en...

Page 76: ...The idlespeed will go down as your engine getswarm I NOTICE Holding your key in STARTfor longer than 15seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can d...

Page 77: ...erform properly If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells howto do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in theIndex Engine Coolant Heater If...

Page 78: ...reach use a heavy duty three prong extensioncord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord asit was before tokeep it away from hot pipes manifold or...

Page 79: ...not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave yourvehicle whenthe engineis running unless you haveto If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move...

Page 80: ...ERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back andforth to get outof snow ice orsand without...

Page 81: ...ears When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can useSECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but...

Page 82: ...sition on a hill Maximum engine speed is limited to protect driveline components from improper operation Manual Transmission 5 Speed 1 3 5 This is your shift pattern Here s how to operate your transmi...

Page 83: ...e accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL N NEUTRAL N Use this position when you start or idle your engine...

Page 84: ...you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the acceleratorpedal To Stop let upon the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch...

Page 85: ...ration Shift Speed It02 I 2to3 I 3to4 I 4105 I 5to6 This chart shows when to shift to thenext higher gear for best fuel economy If your speed drops below 20 mph 30km h or if the engine is not running...

Page 86: ...1 to FOURTH 4 only Once you are in FOURTH 4 you can press the clutch again and shift into another gear Follow the shift speedson this chartwhen the SKIP SHIFT light is on Computer Aided Manual Transmi...

Page 87: ...oved traction when the road surface is slippery and is not intended for continuous use Always use NORMAL for normal road conditions You may press the 2ND GEARSTART switch again to turn off this featur...

Page 88: ...king brake lever If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in the rele...

Page 89: ...er in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirml...

Page 90: ...engine running Your vehiclecould move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave thevehicle withthe engine running it could overheat andeven...

Page 91: ...ransmission Before you get outof your vehicle put your manual transmission in REVERSE R and firmly apply the parking brake If your vehicle isequipped to tow a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index...

Page 92: ...ss and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged ina collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving...

Page 93: ...engine running Another closed in placecan be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin PARK P with the parking br...

Page 94: ...s window any amount by pressing the switch again while the window is in the express down mode when it has lowered to the position you want Horn To sound the horn press either horn symbol on your steer...

Page 95: ...pward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lev...

Page 96: ...reakers in the Index Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the highbeams ar...

Page 97: ...fully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged getnew blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away s...

Page 98: ...here you can t drivesafely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel s...

Page 99: ...go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the spe...

Page 100: ...y there Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go toa higher speed 0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push the button at the end of the lever thenrelease...

Page 101: ...ls How well your cruise control willwork on hills depends upon your speed loadand the steepnessof the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedalto maintain your spee...

Page 102: ...der If you turn the ignition to the OFF position and leave the lamps on you will hear a chime lasting up to five seconds If the lamps are still on when you open the driver s door the chimewill sound a...

Page 103: ...your front turn signal lampswill come on As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Fog Lamps If Equipped Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or mist...

Page 104: ...courtesy lamps They make it easier for you to enterand leave your vehicle Courtesy lamps include the dome lamp and other lamps throughout the interior of your vehicle To prevent battery rundown your...

Page 105: ...is featureon or off see Feature Customization in the Index Exit Lighting With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on when you remove thekey from the ignition to help you see while exiting the v...

Page 106: ...r dooris open and the ignition key is off these features will continue towork until both doors have been closed for about30 seconds or until the theft deterrent system arms At that time both the power...

Page 107: ...mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat The power mirror control ison the driver s door To adjust eithermirror turn the switch to left L or rig...

Page 108: ...the storage area pull up on thefront side of the console Cassette and Compact Disc Storage You have a storage area for cassette tapes Close Out Panel If you have a compact disc player you will have a...

Page 109: ...e trim panel Reverse the steps to install the panel When carrying large or heavy items it isa good idea to open the panel and place the items in the rear area An improperly storedclose outpanel could...

Page 110: ...s could set them on fire causing damage To use the lighter push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarettelighter in with yourhand while it i...

Page 111: ...Ee sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment The plug has three separate wires 0 The orange wire connects tothe battery 0 The pink wire connects tothe ignition Power is...

Page 112: ...or both lift off roof panels A CAIJTION Don t try EO remove the T top panelswhile the vehicleis moving Trying to remove a T top panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an accident The panel coul...

Page 113: ...rear of the vehicle for storage A CAUTION I I If a T top panel is not stored properly it could be thrown aboutthe vehicle ina crashor sudden maneuver People inthe vehicle could beinjured Whenever you...

Page 114: ...ect slot driver s or passenger s in the rear area of your vehicle Make sure the handle is open and facing you when you put it in the storage slot Push the handle closed to secure the panel in the slot...

Page 115: ...center roof rail 2 After the inboard edgeof the panel is in position under the centerroof rail lower the outboard edge of the panel into position close the latch and lock the T top I NOTICE Do not at...

Page 116: ...e water to enter your vehicle Neverspray water directly at the roof paneljoints This will cause leaks 1 Start with the panel marked DRIVER FRONT Unlatch the driver s side T top raise ithalfway and clo...

Page 117: ...ry 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 Take care not to scratch the glass 5 Pull the sunshade back...

Page 118: ...ibletop Lowering Your Convertible Top NOTICE Don t leaveyour convertible out with the top down for any long periodsof time Thesun and the rain can damageyour seat material and other things insideyour...

Page 119: ...a be sure thereare no objectsin the way of the folded stored top The weight of a stored top on items in thestorage area will cause the convertibletop back glass to break 2 Unlock the front of the conv...

Page 120: ...nothingis on or around the top Pushandhold DOWN or ontheconvertibletop switch The switch is on the console near the cigarette lighter The top will automaticallylower into the storage area 1 Open the t...

Page 121: ...r RUN position or RAPmust be on Then lower both sun visors and lower both windows at least 3 inches 8 cm If the boot cover is in place it must beremoved first 3 Install the middle secuon of the coverb...

Page 122: ...lifting the rear of the coverand sliding them out of their slots r 4 Store each piece of the coverin its separate compartment in the storage bag store thebag in the trunk and close the hatch 5 Push an...

Page 123: ...as a dead battery you can still raise the top manually by rotating the valve in the left side of the trunk Open the trunk and find the tab alongthe left side trim panel Lift up the tab and turn the v...

Page 124: ...Instrument Panel I 2 74...

Page 125: ...egulation ASR Switch or Second Gear Start Switch If Equipped E Audio System G Comfort Controls H Glove Box I Cupholders J Parking Brake Lever K Storage Console L Shift Lever M Convertible Top Switch I...

Page 126: ...cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going your engine s rpms abouthow much fuel you have left and many other things you ll need to k...

Page 127: ...and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair o...

Page 128: ...oblem The system check includes the air bag sensors the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index AIR B...

Page 129: ...oltmeter reading in a warning zone turn off all your accessories including your air conditioning system and audio system Brake SystemWarning Light Your Chevrolet s hydraulic brake system is divided in...

Page 130: ...ll stay on for three seconds That s normal When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t...

Page 131: ...isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes The anti lockbrake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on the...

Page 132: ...n and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Low TractionLight When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking s...

Page 133: ...itions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the road as soon as possible In Problems on theRoad this sectionshows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Your Camaro is e...

Page 134: ...equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD I1 On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that e...

Page 135: ...required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected onyour vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the LightIs Flashing The fo...

Page 136: ...aresucked into the fuel line causing a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel capproperly It will take afew driving trips to turn th...

Page 137: ...e 20 to 80 psi 140 to 550kPa On the 3800 engine the oil pressure should be between 20 and 120psi 140 to 827 kPa It may varywith engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above th...

Page 138: ...el monitoring systemonly checks the oil level when youare starting your engine It does not keep monitoring the level once the engine is running Also the oil level check only works when the engine has...

Page 139: ...n the gagepointer first indicatesEMPTY E you still have a little fuelleft about one to two gallons 3 8 to 7 6 litres but you need to get more right away 0 At the gas station the gas pump shuts off bef...

Page 140: ...b NOTES 2 90...

Page 141: ...nd Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Audio Systems Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control Setting the Clock forSystems with Automatic Tone Control 3 9 3 16 3 20 3 22 3 22 3 23 3 24...

Page 142: ...kwisefor warmer air and toward the blue or counterclockwise for cooler air The temperature of the air cannot be less than the temperature of the outside air Air Control Knob OFF The system is off 2 VE...

Page 143: ...nditioner compressor operates in MAX A C BI LEVEL BLEND and DEFROST when the outside temperature is above freezing When the air conditioner is on you may sometimes notice slightchanges in your vehicle...

Page 144: ...e bi level heating on cool but sunny days Thissetting directs coolair toward your body and warmer air toward your feet 1 Turn the air controlknob to BI LEVEL 2 Turn the temperature control knob to a 3...

Page 145: ...to the desiredspeed I The sidewindow defogging works equally as well in the HEATER BLEND and DEFROST modes desired setting Rear Window Defogger If Equipped 0 The rear window defogger uses a warming gr...

Page 146: ...Tone Control Press SET SET will appear on the display for five seconds Within five seconds press and hold the right arrow on the SEEK button until the correctminute appears Press and hold the left arr...

Page 147: ...re stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoiningbuttons at thesame time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 3 Press any two adjoining pushbuttonsat the same time within five seconds The...

Page 148: ...radio Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing REV Press the SEEK arrow pointing to theleft and the...

Page 149: ...Display the timewith the ignition off by pressing this button When the radio is playing press this button to recall station frequency SCV Your system has a feature called Speed Compensated Volume SCV...

Page 150: ...ion 3 Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected 4 5 Press and hold one of the sixnumbered buttons The sound will mute When it returns release thebutton Wh...

Page 151: ...Edisplay will go blank Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and the AUTO TONE display will go blank BAL Press this kn...

Page 152: ...to normal play REV 4 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playingspeed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses CRI 5 Press this butt...

Page 153: ...t the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicatorwas reset CD Adapter Kits It is possible to usea CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on yo...

Page 154: ...nger will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continue forup to two minutes depending on the number of discs loaded To eject the magazine from the player slide the CD changer door all t...

Page 155: ...racksin random rather than sequential order RANDOM will appear on the display Press P SCAN again to turn off random play TAPE AUX Press thisbutton if you have a disc loaded in the changerand the radio...

Page 156: ...g played If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds SCV Your system has a feature called Speed Compensated Volume SCV With SCV your audio system adjusts aut...

Page 157: ...izationthat best suits thetype of station selected 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons The sound will mute When it returns releasethe button Whenever you press that numbered button the st...

Page 158: ...ay will go blank Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob clockwise forright speakers and counterclockwise for left speakers The middle position balances the soun...

Page 159: ...uickly within a track Release it to resume playing You can use the counter reading on the display to locatea passage easily RECALL Press this button to seewhich track is playing Press it again within...

Page 160: ...you allow 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...

Page 161: ...de contactyour dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret codeas follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN Turn the rad...

Page 162: ...al can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control onyour radio toa safe sound level before your hearing adaptsto it To help avoidhearing loss or damage Adjust...

Page 163: ...r the tape player at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which...

Page 164: ...ge Be sure never to touch the signal surfacewhen handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withs...

Page 165: ...iving 4 2 4 2 4 5 4 6 4 11 4 13 4 13 4 15 4 16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain a...

Page 166: ...t s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front ofyou is going to brakeor turn suddenly Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with...

Page 167: ...depends upon four things 0 The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before 0 The length of time it hastaken the drinkerto According to the American...

Page 168: ...ls above0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06percent has doubled...

Page 169: ...inking Ride homein a cab or if you re with a group designatea driverwho will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that makeyour vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes...

Page 170: ...her it spavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake forceapplied Avoid needless heavy braking Som...

Page 171: ...brake pedal moves a little Thisis normal ABS INOP If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on or flash See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light inthe Index He...

Page 172: ...ce If youget too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have an...

Page 173: ...upt upshift or downshift Also when the compact spare tire is on the rear axle the ASR system will cycle and limit acceleration for about the first 15seconds of driving after each engine start If your...

Page 174: ...en you press the switch the warning light will come on but the system won t turn off right away It will wait until there s no longer acurrent need to limit wheel spin You can turn the system back on a...

Page 175: ...e isbanked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factoryou can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and ac...

Page 176: ...y your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending...

Page 177: ...aneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalc...

Page 178: ...heropportunity If other cars arelined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take carethat someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance overyour s...

Page 179: ...e acceleration skid If you do not have ASR or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease you...

Page 180: ...low down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re t...

Page 181: ...ark When you are facedwith severe glare asfrom a driverwho doesn t lower the high beams or a vehiclewith misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Kee...

Page 182: ...nly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to seer...

Page 183: ...to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them i Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well ina quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control...

Page 184: ...usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast ruleabout hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too...

Page 185: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just asyou would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save timeand energy See...

Page 186: ...the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on...

Page 187: ...done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Chevrolet dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some...

Page 188: ...the road in less than a second and you could crashand be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it canhappen Then here aresome tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilate...

Page 189: ...nition off is dangerous Your brakes will haveto do all the workof slowing down They could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You wouldthen have poor brakingor even none goingdown a h i l l You cou...

Page 190: ...mall brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid arag some winter outer clothing asmall shovel aflashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving un...

Page 191: ...ice when it s about freezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loos...

Page 192: ...n can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges 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 ahe...

Page 193: ...he engineto keep warm but be careful Snowcan trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadlyCO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t seeit orsmell...

Page 194: ...do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until helpcomes Loading Your Vehicle i TIRE LOADINGINFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICL...

Page 195: ...R for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carrymore than 100lbs 45 kg in your rear area I...

Page 196: ...vehicle When youcarry something inside the vehicle secureit whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Towing a Trailer A CAUTION If you don t usethe correct equipmentand drive...

Page 197: ...n for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully befo...

Page 198: ...l weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 500lbs 680kg under normal driving conditions It should never weigh more than...

Page 199: ...rrying hitch thetrailer tongue A should weigh 10percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailertongue A should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded tra...

Page 200: ...ays attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chainsunder the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instr...

Page 201: ...working This lets you check your electrical connectionat the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still workin...

Page 202: ...anel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure...

Page 203: ...gular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking ona Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine 0 Shift into a gear and 0 Release the parking brake 2 Le...

Page 204: ...b NOTES 4 40...

Page 205: ...bout someproblems that can occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 8 5 14 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 28 5 29 5 40 5 41 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire...

Page 206: ...let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning f...

Page 207: ...Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and somejumper cables to start your Chevrolet But please follow the steps below to do it safely I A Ct JTION Batteries c...

Page 208: ...be damaged 2 3 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...

Page 209: ...contains acid that 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 medical help immediately 5 Check that thejumper cables don...

Page 210: ...of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one But don t use the junction block on your Chevrolet 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative termi...

Page 211: ...tery is much less 10 Now start the vehiclewith the good battery and run 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery the engine for a while If it won t start after afew tries it probably needs se...

Page 212: ...ehicle has rear wheel drive 0 The make model and year of your vehicle 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever 0 If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the t...

Page 213: ...nsion components When your vehicle is being towed havethe ignition key turned to the OFF position The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for...

Page 214: ...r equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps I Attach T hook chains to the slots in the frame rearward of front wheels on both sides NOTI...

Page 215: ...hoses or the ABS sensor and wiring NOTICE Towing a vehicle over roughsurfaces could damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment contact To help avoid dam...

Page 216: ...l be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may berequired for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damagea veh...

Page 217: ...hains in front of the rear wheels in the bottom of the frame rail on both sides Attach a separatesafety chain around each outboard end of the rear axle I NOTICE Take carenot to damage the brake pipes...

Page 218: ...or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicleuntil it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood I f you keepdriving wh...

Page 219: ...ary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gearwhile driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a or DRIVE D for automatic transmissions If you no longer have the overheatwarn...

Page 220: ...Cap C Electric Engine Fan A CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric f...

Page 221: ...uch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could loseall coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could beburned Get any leak fixed be...

Page 222: ...ngerous Plain water or someother liquid like alcohol can boil beforethe proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix CAUTION Continued With plain wat...

Page 223: ...arts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolantin the coolant recovery tank is at FULL COLD start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s onemore thing you can...

Page 224: ...y are underpressure and if you turn the radiator pressurecap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system includingthe radiator pressure cap ishot Waitfor t...

Page 225: ...to overheat and be severely damaged 1 You can remove the pressure capwhen the cooling system includingthe pressure capand upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure capslowly counterclockw...

Page 226: ...urned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burnif the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine J 3 After the engine cools open t...

Page 227: ...ller neck If you see a streamof coolant coming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valve after the radiator is filled 5 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to FULL HOT 6 Put th...

Page 228: ...re of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator 9 Then replace the pressure c...

Page 229: ...erheat and be severely damaged 1 You can remove the radiator pressure capwhen the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose isno longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowl...

Page 230: ...3 After the engine cools open the air bleed valves on the heater return hose and water pump inlet A CAUTION I You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glyc...

Page 231: ...e base of the filler neck 4 Fill with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture Add coolant until you see asteady stream of coolant coming from the bleed valves 5 Close the bleed valves I E 6 Continue to fi...

Page 232: ...tire fails the flat tirewill create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer tomaintain lane position and then...

Page 233: ...ceto change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brakefirmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R...

Page 234: ...Find the plastic screw heads in the trim panel over the spare tire Use a coin or a key to turn the screw heads until the slots point front and back to the unlock position Gently lift the trim panel fr...

Page 235: ...A j To remove the jackand wheel wrench loosen and remove the bolt and remove the plastic cover The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B 5 31...

Page 236: ...jack bolt T u r nthe wheel wrench to the right to raise the lift head a little If your wheel has a center cap pry it off using the wheel wrench If your vehiclehas a bolt on wheel cover loosen the plas...

Page 237: ...he wheel lock key to the socket of the wheel wrench Remove the locking wheel nut by turning counterclockwise 2 Position the jack under the vehicle There isa notch in the vehicle s rocker flange Raise...

Page 238: ...f the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle whenit is supported only by a jack 1 I NOTICE Raising your vehicle withthe jack improperly positioned wil...

Page 239: ...ts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 3 Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raisethe vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit Remove all t...

Page 240: ...es to the vehicle In an emergency youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use ascraper orwire brush later if you need to to get allthe rust or dirt off I A CAUTION Never use oil...

Page 241: ...ncorrect wheel nuts or Improperlytightened wheel nuts can causethe wheel to become loose and even come off This could leadto anaccident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace the...

Page 242: ...heel cover in the rear area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced I NOTICE Wheel covers won tfit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damag...

Page 243: ...tire using the storage instructions When you replace the trim panel be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Trim Panel Bolt Cover Jack Wing Nut Adapter Compact Spare Tire Full...

Page 244: ...he rear axle see Notice below Of course it s best to replace yourspare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and bein good shape in case you need it again When thecompac...

Page 245: ...ck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to dowhen your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast Themethod known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use cautio...

Page 246: ...ll clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has ASR you shouldturn the system off See ASR System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear or witha man...

Page 247: ...nk Checking ThingsUnder the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replaceme...

Page 248: ...ant to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Chevrolet ServiceManual It tells you much more about how to service your Chevrolet than this manual can To order the proper servic...

Page 249: ...ide of your vehicle can affect the airflowaround it Thismay cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your Chevrolet dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your ve...

Page 250: ...ia Emission Standards indicated on the underhood tune up label it is designed to operateon fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels arenot available in states adopting California emissi...

Page 251: ...se it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in a...

Page 252: ...left side of your vehicle A CAUTION Gasoline vaporis highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks...

Page 253: ...asoline can spray out on youif you openthe fuel filler cap too quickly This spray canhappen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Openthe fuel filler cap slowly and wait for an...

Page 254: ...you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fueltank andemissions system might be damaged Checking ThingsUnder the Yood An electricfan under the hood can start up and...

Page 255: ...se F To open the hood first pull the handle insidethe lower left side of your vehicle n Then go to the frontof the vehicle and pull up on the hood release locatedat the center areaof the hood Lift the...

Page 256: ...e Coolant Reservoir B Battery C Oil Fill Cap D Automatic Transmission Dipstick If Equipped E Engine Fan I Brake Fluid Reservoir F Windshield Washer Reservoir J Clutch Fluid Reservoir G Power Stee ring...

Page 257: ...Coolant Reservoir B Power Steering Reservoir C Engine Oil Dipstick D Battery E Engine Oil Fill Cap E Automatic Transmission Dipstick If Equipped G Fan H Windshield Washer Reservoir I Brake Fluid Rese...

Page 258: ...level right away LOW OIL For more information see Low Oil 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 oilevery...

Page 259: ...back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way...

Page 260: ...much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The oil fill cap is located o...

Page 261: ...0 0 I SAE S W M PREFERRED I SAE Ilaw 30 COLD WEATHER DO NOTUSE SAE 2OW 50 OR ANYOTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 5 7L Engine As shown in the chart if you have the 5 7L engine SAE 5W 30 is best for your...

Page 262: ...en it s verycold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the Ameri...

Page 263: ...aintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or I2 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to...

Page 264: ...Air Cleaner r N 3800 Engine 5 7L Engine Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index 6 18...

Page 265: ...ould beburned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get...

Page 266: ...2 Disconnect the plastic clamp on the duct Pull apart the connection 3 Pull the air cleaner straight up Unclamp the metal clips 6 20...

Page 267: ...errain Uses such as high performance operation When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions cha...

Page 268: ...icle in DRIVE D until the enginetemperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10minutes Then follow the hot check procedures Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicl...

Page 269: ...ission Dipstick 5 7L Engine Transmission Dipstick back of the engine Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 1 The transaxle fluid handle is thered loop near the 2 Push it ba...

Page 270: ...pstick 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 a hot check If the fluid level i...

Page 271: ...vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as When the correct fluid levelis obtained push the described under How to Check dipstick back in all the way Manual Transmission Fluid When...

Page 272: ...to add fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Add fluid at the filler plug hole A...

Page 273: ...check the lubricant and when to change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services 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 lubri...

Page 274: ...ine Overheating in the Index d A 50 50mixture of water and DEX COOL coolant will 0 Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C 0 Protect against rust and cor...

Page 275: ...per coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get toohot but you wouldn t getthe overheat warning Your engine couldcatch fire andyou or others could beburned Use a 50 50 mix of c...

Page 276: ...e level on the dipstickshould be up toHOT or a little higher If this light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant Adding Coolantto the RecoveryTank If you need more coolant add the properDEX C...

Page 277: ...t spillcoolant on a hot engine Radiator Pressure Cap All Engines NOTICE Your radiator capis an 18 psi 124 kPa pressure type cap andmust be tightly installedto prevent coolant loss and possible engined...

Page 278: ...ringFluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem...

Page 279: ...When the enginecompartment is cool the level should be at the H or HOT mark should be at theC or FULLCOLD mark What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See...

Page 280: ...fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluidtank only thre...

Page 281: ...rk well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to topoff your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings areworn then you ll have too much fluid when...

Page 282: ...e plastic seam near the base of the filler neck What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 12377967 Use new brake fluid from a sealed conta...

Page 283: ...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...

Page 284: ...e linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets See Brake System Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if th...

Page 285: ...rmance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Chevrolet has a Delco Freedom battery You never have toadd water to on...

Page 286: ...ed no further adjustment If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the headlamp aim seems to be affected see your Chevrolet dealer Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require recalibration of thehor...

Page 287: ...bove plus 0 4 degrees If you find that the headlamp aiming needs adjustment follow these steps To adjust the aim of your headlamps 1 Move your vehicle to a level surface Usea spirit level to be sure B...

Page 288: ...ontal aiming screw until thepointer is lined up with the 0 zero 5 Now adjust the vertical aim Check the vertical aim 6 Turnthe vertical aiming screw until thebubble in the for eachheadlamp and adjust...

Page 289: ...ize and type of headlamp you need to use before you begin to replace the headlamp You must replace a headlamp with one that is exactly the same Be careful not to move the aiming screws when you replac...

Page 290: ...assembly Place it face down with the aim indicator up Be careful not to damage the aiming bubble 3 Pull the headlamp out of the assembly Remove the wiring connector from the headlamp socket by lifting...

Page 291: ...until the aiming ring touchesthe plastic nuts on both the top and bottom Do not overtighten Do not damage the vertical aiming bubble headlamp assembly 9 Check theheadlamp aim indicators The horizontal...

Page 292: ...e vehicle Move the deflector out of the way 2 Turn and pull out the socket and the bulb 3 Pull out thebulb 4 Reverse the steps with a new bulb Replacing the bulb 1 Remove the two screws in the stoplam...

Page 293: ...the carpet back 3 Remove the wing nuts I 4 5 6 7 Pull the assembly off from the outside To remove a socket with a tab press the tab and turn the socket counterclockwise To remove a socket without a t...

Page 294: ...ulb 1 Remove the screw from the sidemarker assembly 2 To pull out the bulb housing tilt the housing to remove the tabbed end 3 Turn counterclockwise and pull out the socket and 4 Pull out the bulb the...

Page 295: ...bly down To replace the wiper blade element refer to the wiper blade assembly replacement instructions To replace the element follow these steps 1 Locate the heel end of the wiper blade assembly that...

Page 296: ...for details Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous CAUTION Continued Overloadingyour tires can cause overheating asa result of too much friction You could havean air out and a serio...

Page 297: ...reduce the cold inflation pressuresto those listedon the Tire Loading Information label NOTICE Don t let anyonetell youthat underinflation or overinflationis all right It s not If your tires don t hav...

Page 298: ...iles 10 000 to 13000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check fordamaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Whee...

Page 299: ...rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures asshown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index Rust or d...

Page 300: ...of the damage Buying New Tires To find outwhat 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 Cr...

Page 301: ...ity Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver ortemporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10to 12inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited producti...

Page 302: ...than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for thistire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading...

Page 303: ...ion in which youor others could beinjured Always usethe correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts forreplacement NOTICE The wrong wheelcan also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedomete...

Page 304: ...stops Driving too fast or spinningthe wheels with chains onwill damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike...

Page 305: ...often A softbrush may be used if stains are stubborn 4 Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area 5 If a ring forms after spot cleaning cl...

Page 306: ...been treated with Scotchgard Fabric Protector a 3M product It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water which are the carriers of most stains Even with this protection you still need to clean your u...

Page 307: ...2 Clean with cool water and allow to dry 3 If a stain remains cleanit with solvent type cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have...

Page 308: ...ecals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners areused on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary lice...

Page 309: ...asive cleaning materials Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retentionand durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to prese...

Page 310: ...rwash use one with waterjets and hanging cloths High pressure car washes may cause I i water to enter your vehicle I NOTICE I When you hand wash the top do it in partial shade Use a mild soap lukewarm...

Page 311: ...r abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface You may use chrome polish on chrome wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after applicatio...

Page 312: ...corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame sh...

Page 313: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart I PARTNUMBER I SIZE I DESCRIPTION I USAGE Exterior Polish 6 67...

Page 314: ...slabel inside your console storage compartment It s veryhelpful if you ever need toorder parts On this labelis your VIN the model designation 0 paint information and 0 a list of a l lproduction option...

Page 315: ...ies When the current load is too heavy the circuit breakeropens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goesaway The wiring circuits in your vehicle areprotected from short cir...

Page 316: ...GN WlPERlWASH BATT WINDOWS IP DIMMER ACCY RADIO SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR MOREINFORMATION PRINTED IN U S A 10281550 I Fuse STOPMAZARD TURN B U PCM BATT RADIO ACCY Usage Hazard Flasher Brake Switch Assemb...

Page 317: ...ata Link Connector DLC Auxiliary Accessory Wire Rear Defogger Switchmimer Power Seats Fuse PCM IGN WIPERNASH WINDOWS UP DIMMER RADIO Usage Powertrain Control Module PCM EVAP Canister Purge Vacuum Swit...

Page 318: ...r5 MPB 115 psI IljAMPSI 3 R HOLP OR 2 ACTUATORS I ABS IGN 8 7 AIP FAN 6 5 ABS VALVE F Fuse ABS IGN ACTUATORS R HDLP DR L HDLP DR ABS VLV ABS BAT AIR PUMP Usage Anti Lock Brake System Daytime Running...

Page 319: ...smission Brake Switch V6 VIN K Electronic Ignition Control Module V8 VIN P Ignition Coil Module Crankshaft Position Sensor Air Conditioning Compressor Relay Cruise Control Switches and Module Relay B...

Page 320: ...ons Engine Type VIN Engine Code K V6 VIN Engine Code P V8 Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection Valve Arrangement In Head Piston Displacement VIN Engine Code K 231CID 3800 VIN Engine Code P 350 CID 5 7L VIN En...

Page 321: ...ion 12 3 quarts 1 1 6 L With Manual Transmission 12 5 quarts 11 8 L With Automatic Transmission 12 3quarts 11 6L Cooling System VIN Engine Code K VIN Engine Code P With Manual Transmission 15 3 quarts...

Page 322: ...VIN Engine Code P PF25 Fuel Filter GF578 PCV Valve VIN Engine Code K CV892C VIN Engine Code P CV895C Radiator Cap RC24 Spark Plug VIN Engine Code K 41 921 0 060 Gap VIN Engine Code P 41 943 0 050 Gap...

Page 323: ...b NOTES 6 77...

Page 324: ...b NOTES 6 78...

Page 325: ...bility and emission control performance 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 43 Your Vehicle andthe Environment How This Sectionis Organized Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Part B Owner Checksand Services 7 47 7 48 7...

Page 326: ...ironment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helpsthe environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle ma...

Page 327: ...See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to helpkeep your vehicle in good cond...

Page 328: ...evrolet dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done andwhen youshould schedulethem If you go to your dealer foryour service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported...

Page 329: ...l and Filter Change or3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km of Trailering Rear Axl...

Page 330: ...or every 12 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation At the First7 500 Miles 12500 km Rear Axle Fluid Change Limited Slip Differential Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Automatic Transmission Service se...

Page 331: ...ion warranty or limitrecall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that allrecommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the main...

Page 332: ...d filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components orevery 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rot...

Page 333: ...geengine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Change the rear axle gea...

Page 334: ...transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or...

Page 335: ...curs first See footnote 17Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle...

Page 336: ...rs first See footnote 0Change therear axle gear lubricantif vehicle is used to pull a trailer 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional Infor...

Page 337: ...sket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission Control Service Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one...

Page 338: ...spection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I I 1 DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUALMILEAGE 33 000 Miles 55000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every...

Page 339: ...rs first See footnote 0Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used topull a trailer 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional inf...

Page 340: ...d to pull a trailer I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Change automatic tran...

Page 341: ...48 000 Miles 80000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footno...

Page 342: ...Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricatechassis components or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire...

Page 343: ...first 0Lubricate chassis components or every An Emission Control Service 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pulla trailer 0Change au...

Page 344: ...luid doesn t require change 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlService 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for a...

Page 345: ...hange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tir...

Page 346: ...engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Changethe rear axle gear lu...

Page 347: ...tside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under any o...

Page 348: ...onths whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I I 0Change the rear axle gear...

Page 349: ...irst See footnote 0Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional inform...

Page 350: ...of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doingfrequent trailer towing Uses such as found in...

Page 351: ...tation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 93 000Miles 155000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroc...

Page 352: ...veroccurs first See footnote 0Change the rear axle gear lubricantif vehicle is used to pull a trailer 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additio...

Page 353: ...haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid chanee both the fluid and filter U 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush andrefill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occu...

Page 354: ...ion warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the ma...

Page 355: ...n See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate chassis components or...

Page 356: ...on in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote Also see footnote DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 mont...

Page 357: ...Control Service In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such asfound in taxi po...

Page 358: ...l Service See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 37 500 Miles 62500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis comp...

Page 359: ...n heavy city traffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90 F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found intaxi police or delivery...

Page 360: ...ission Control Service DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 36 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis...

Page 361: ...esn t require change 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote delivery service Inspect engine accessory drive belt...

Page 362: ...l information See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE I 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months...

Page 363: ...n in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 82 500 Miles 137 500 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12mon...

Page 364: ...the vehicleis mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing...

Page 365: ...rn and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 k t 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every An E...

Page 366: ...nged your automatic transmissionfluid change both the fluid and filter An Emission Control Service 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service...

Page 367: ...ne oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil inthe Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolantlevel and add DEX COOL coolant mix if necessary See E...

Page 368: ...nsmission fluid level add if needed See Manual Transmission inthe Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired if needed Automatic Transmission Check Check the tran...

Page 369: ...o start the engine The starter should work only when the clutchis pushed down all the way to the floor If the starterworks when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service Brak...

Page 370: ...You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure thereis room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle b...

Page 371: ...ecompleteexhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position partsas well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could c...

Page 372: ...ave your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions resultin frequent braking CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment...

Page 373: ...h DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent witha complete flush and refill USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Power Stee...

Page 374: ...s 118ml of Limited Slip Differential Lubricant Additive GM Part No 1052358or equivalent where required See Rear Axle in the Index USAGE or equivalent GM Part No 1051515 Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Was...

Page 375: ...the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Y...

Page 376: ...I Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 52...

Page 377: ...tisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Chevrolet Geo Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative...

Page 378: ...However if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly...

Page 379: ...ch For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbersas appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 Inthe U S Virgin I...

Page 380: ...er P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty andOwn...

Page 381: ...free number will provide you over the phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved overthe phone our advisorshave access to a nationwide network of deale...

Page 382: ...unction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New VehicleLimited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1997 ChevroletlGeo passenger car2nd light duty trucks Please seeyour selling dealer for...

Page 383: ...llowing available to give to the advisor Vehicle Identification Number VIN License plate number 0 Vehicle color 0 Vehicle location 0 Telephone number where you can be reached 0 Vehicle mileage 0 Descr...

Page 384: ...l Courtesy Transportation arrangementswill be administered by your Chevrolet Geo dealer service management Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs Chevrolet Geo Courtesy Transportation is not pa...

Page 385: ...y can assistin arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevrolet voluntarily...

Page 386: ...evrolet Customer Assistance Center at1 800 222 1020 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE...

Page 387: ...us Please callus 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 English or 1...

Page 388: ...vice Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehi...

Page 389: ...andalsothe name of the personto whose attentionthe shipment should be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outsideU S A please writeto the above addressfor quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O B...

Page 390: ...NOTES 8 14...

Page 391: ...Tire 6 56 AluminumWheels Cleaning 6 65 AntennaMastCare 3 24 Antifreeze 6 28 Anti Lock 4 7 Brake System Warning Light 2 80 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 20 Appearancecare 6 58 AppearanceCareMateri...

Page 392: ...tte Tape Player Care 3 23 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 20 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 46 BTSI 2 41 Certification Label 4 31 Chains Safety 4 36 Chains Tire 6 58 Changing a Fl...

Page 393: ...actionProcedure 8 2 Damage Finish 6 66 Damage Sheet Metal 6 65 Daytime Running Lamps 2 52 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects ReportingSafety 8 10 DefensiveDriving 4 2 Defogging 3 5 Defrosting 3 5 Delayed Illumin...

Page 394: ...Enable 2 22 1 Exit Lightingmelayed Illumination 2 19 RemoteKeylessEntryVerification 2 20 Theft Deterrent Arming Method 2 21 Theft Deterrent Arming Verification 2 22 Fifth Gear Manual Transmission 2 33...

Page 395: ...Assistance 8 4 Heating 3 4 High Beam Headlamps 2 46 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Hitches Trailer 4 36 Hood Checking Things Under 6 8 Release 6 9 Horn 2 44 Hydraulic Clutch 6 26 H...

Page 396: ...rential Rear Axle 6 27 LockoutPrevention 2 6 Locks 2 4 Door 2 4 KeyLock Cylinder Service 7 44 PowerDoor 2 5 Steering ColumnLockCheck 7 46 Low Coolant Light 2 83 LowOilLight 2 88 LowTractionLight 2 82...

Page 397: ...aint Spotting Chemical 6 66 Park AutomaticTransmission 2 29 ShiftingInto 2 39 Shifting Out of 2 41 Parking AtNight 2 13 Brake 2 38 Brake Mechanism Check 7 46 Lots 2 13 OverThingsThatBurn 2 42 With a T...

Page 398: ...ild 1 31 Replacing Parts After a Crash 1 40 Systemcheck 7 44 Retained Accessory Power 2 56 Reverse AutomaticTransmission 2 30 Reverse Manual Transmission 2 33 2 34 Right Front Passenger Position 1 20...

Page 399: ...l Transmission 2 32 2 34 Signaling Turns 2 45 Sixth Gear Manual Transmission 2 34 Skidding 4 15 Skip Shift Light 2 36 OutofPUk 2 41 Sound Equipment Adding 3 22 Spare Tire Compact 5 40 Specifications a...

Page 400: ...29 Compact Spare 5 40 Towing a Trailer 4 32 TowingYourVehicle 5 8 Trailer Brakes 4 36 Driving on Grades 4 38 DrivingWith 4 37 Hitches 4 36 Maintenance WhenTowing 4 39 ParkingonHills 4 39 Tongueweight...

Page 401: ...d Indicators 2 77 Warranty Information 8 10 WasherFluid Windshield 2 47 6 33 WashingYourVehicle 6 63 Weatherstrips 6 63 Wheel Alignment 6 56 Nut Torque 5 37 6 74 Replacement 6 56 Wrench 5 31 Windows 2...

Page 402: ...NT RECOVERYBOTTLE P6 28 TIRES P6 50 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK 5 7LENGINE P6 13 HOOD RELEASE ENGINEOIL DIPSTICK 3800 ENGINE P6 12 I HOOD RELEASE P6 9 FUEL DOOR P6 6 For detailed information refer to the page...

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