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Summary of Contents for 1997 Malibu

Page 1: ...c 1 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 997 1997 1 997 I U I U E cHEVROLE 7 E...

Page 2: ...ve under different conditions Problems on 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 m...

Page 3: ...r 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 canuse it Litho in U S A Part No 10288097A First Edi...

Page 4: ...evrolet value Since the first Classic owners You have selected a Six rolled off the line in 1912 vehicle designed engineered more than110million and craftedby teamwork a Chevrolet cars and trucks have...

Page 5: ...value crafted iv into each vehicle It s not surprising that for 80years Genuine Chevrolet has been America s automobile We re proud to continue that heritagein your Chevrolet I I I The legacy o f Ame...

Page 6: ...d we are pledged to make ownershipof your I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I Chevl olet an enjoyable and rewarding experience 60 sautomotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting...

Page 7: ...the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that...

Page 8: ...ing that 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 he avoid the damage When you read other...

Page 9: ...r you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIP...

Page 10: ...ront Seatbacks Rear Seats Why Safety Belts Work Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 20 1 23 1 30 1 34 1 36 1 37 1 47 1 47 1 4...

Page 11: ...ual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t wantto Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not mov...

Page 12: ...ton Lower the seat by pushing and holding th top of the button To move the seat forward pushthe rear of the button forward To move the seat backward push the front of the button rearward Raise the fro...

Page 13: ...the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position But don t ha...

Page 14: ...njuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries CAUTION...

Page 15: ...tether will open the larger side of the seatback The right hand tether will open the smaller side of the seatback Once a tether is pulled the seatback can be pushed open through the trunk or pulled op...

Page 16: ...u can hitthings insidethe vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not beif you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that you...

Page 17: ...es are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away W...

Page 18: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 9...

Page 19: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 10...

Page 20: ...even if you re upside down And your chanceof being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted If my vehicle hasair bags why shouldI have t...

Page 21: ...Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and b...

Page 22: ...slowly 4 Push thelatch plate into the buckle untilit clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt Pull upon the latch plate...

Page 23: ...ng pelvic bones And you d be 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 sh...

Page 24: ...ed position You can movethe adjuster upjust by pushingup on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where youwant it try to move it down without squeezing the release button to makesure...

Page 25: ...ously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A The shoulder beltis too loose It w...

Page 26: ...kled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forceswould bethere not at the pelvic bones This could cause seriousinternal injuries Always buckleyour belt...

Page 27: ...ovetoo far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severelyinjure in...

Page 28: ...ted 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 straight so it can work...

Page 29: ...Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injuredif they don t wear safety belts Before you close the door be sure the beltis out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage bo...

Page 30: ...air bag for the rightfront passenger Here arethe most important thingsto know about the air bag system A CAUTION I You can be severelyinjured orkilled ina crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt...

Page 31: ...ntrol of the vehicle An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how seethe part of this manual called Children and the caution lab...

Page 32: ...w the Air Bag SystemWorks E I The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where arethe air bags The driver s air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel 1...

Page 33: ...goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 16mph 14 to 26 km h The threshold level can vary however with speci ic vehicle design so that it can be somewhat...

Page 34: ...ed as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then onlyin moderate tosevere frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an airbag inflates After an air bag inflates it quick...

Page 35: ...ur vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors a...

Page 36: ...hes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts I...

Page 37: ...slowly 2 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 it Pull up on the latch plate to...

Page 38: ...hing thethighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could...

Page 39: ...which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear sho...

Page 40: ...stalled on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and usethe safety belt 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over t...

Page 41: ...flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure...

Page 42: ...then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interiorbody leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position Lap Belt Wh...

Page 43: ...nited States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must b restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Childran snd Pa bies I A CAUTION Smaller childrenand babies should always be restr...

Page 44: ...sh Duringa crash a baby will becomeso heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAr 3N Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 1b 110kg f...

Page 45: ...t you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child ina rear facing childrestraint can be seriously injured if the ri...

Page 46: ...o it Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored If your child restraint has a top strap your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installat...

Page 47: ...ions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or a...

Page 48: ...ll up on the shoulder belt while 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back allthe way The safety belt wi...

Page 49: ...ne 1 2 3 4 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pullingit along the belt Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in t...

Page 50: ...ld restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint ma...

Page 51: ...straint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlierpart about the topstrapif the child restraint has one 1 Because your vehicle hasa right front passenger air bag always mov...

Page 52: ...needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child sface or neck putit behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the...

Page 53: ...he vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown ch...

Page 54: ...ly one person at a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulderbelt but the child is so small that the shoulderbelt is very close to the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the...

Page 55: ...way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force wouldthen be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap porti...

Page 56: ...d safety belts may not protect you in a crash They canrip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new oneright away Also lookfor any opened or broken air bag covers and have them r...

Page 57: ...NOTES 1 48...

Page 58: ...r Keyless Entry System Preventing Theft of Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Tips on StartingYour Engine Using the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Second Gear St...

Page 59: ...h 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 leave th...

Page 60: ...de on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs in safeplace If you lose your key you ll be able to have one made easily using this plug I NOTICE Your ve...

Page 61: ...ot be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrownout of the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will befar better off whenever youdri...

Page 62: ...rument panel will come on and stay on until the doors are closed and completely latched Rear Door Security Locks Your Chevroletis equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers fr...

Page 63: ...ntry System If Equipped If your Chevrolet has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the keyless entry transmitter suppl...

Page 64: ...the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objectsmay be blocking the signal Take a few stepsto t...

Page 65: ...ach vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it You can match your transmitter to as many 1997General Motors vehicles as you own as long as they have the same Keyless Entry system Contact yo...

Page 66: ...onizingthe transmitter withthe receiver Synchronization Your keyless entry system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone fi om recording and playing back your signal The transmitter d...

Page 67: ...d with the setting on VENT That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel open them all the way If you have air outlets on or under the See Engine Exh...

Page 68: ...siness especially in some cities Although your Chevrolet has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put onit can makeit impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Ke...

Page 69: ...s Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock isa passive theft deterrent system The system is armed once the key is removed from the ignition Passlock enables fuel if t...

Page 70: ...lacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings See Towinga nailer in the Index for more information 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first Don t tow a trailer duringb...

Page 71: ...This positionstarts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return toON for normal driving StartingYour Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your eng...

Page 72: ...about three seconds This clearsthe extra gasoline from the engine If the vehicle startsbriefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal about one quarter of the way down fo...

Page 73: ...with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in START for up to 15seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine N...

Page 74: ...In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a m...

Page 75: ...on cord rated for at least 15amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long...

Page 76: ...in the Index Ensure theshift lever is fullyin PARK P range before starting the engine Your Chevrolet has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to apply your regular brake before you canshift from...

Page 77: ...K P or NEUTRAL N with the engine 1 racingisn tcovered by yourwarranty DRIVE D This positionis for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than 35 mph 56M push your Goin...

Page 78: ...amage your transaxle Use DRIVE D or THIRD 3 asmuch as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slowerthan 65 mph 105km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you ev...

Page 79: ...hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive a chime will sound warning...

Page 80: ...even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pullinga trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brak...

Page 81: ...shift lever away from PARK P withoutfirst pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked intoPARK P Torque Lock If you are parkingon a hill and you don t shift your tr...

Page 82: ...n move the shift into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving theshift lever If you ever holdthe brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the k...

Page 83: ...ur vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out anyCO and You re Parked It s better notto park with the engine runni...

Page 84: ...on fairly level ground always set yourparking brake and move the shift leverto PARK P Windows Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual windows use the window crank to open and close each window Power...

Page 85: ...switch Press LOCK OUT to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches The drivercan still control all the windows with the lock on Press the LOCK OUT button againfor normal window...

Page 86: ...nd two downward forleft 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 Whenthe turn is finished the lever will return auto...

Page 87: ...mp High Low Beam To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam push forward on the turn signal multifunction lever To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam pull the turn signal lever ba...

Page 88: ...abeled INT ADJ and choose the delay you want Rotate the inner band up for shorter delay times between wiper cycles Rotate the band down for a longer delay time between wiper cycles Remember that damag...

Page 89: ...therwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision When you release the button the washers will stop but the wipers will either stop or will resume the speed you were using...

Page 90: ...25 mph 40km h When you apply your brake the cruise control shuts off 1CAUTION Cruise control canbe dangerous whereyou can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding r...

Page 91: ...button and releaseit 4 Take your foot offthe accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shutsoff the crui...

Page 92: ...nt then release it button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1mph 1 6km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your...

Page 93: ...ts Rotate the turn signal lever end cap up two positions to turn on 0 Headlamps 0 ParkingLamps 0 SidemarkerLamps 0 Taillamps 0 LicensePlateLamps 0 InstrumentPanelLights Rotate the switch to OFF to tur...

Page 94: ...is not inPARK P and The park brake is not set When the DRL are on only your low beam headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t beon Your instrument panel won tbe lit up eithe...

Page 95: ...on An indicator light on the button will glow when the fog lamps are on Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off The fog lamps will turn off whenever the high beam headlamps are turned on When...

Page 96: ...e of the switch to turn the lampoff Three Position Dome Lamp Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk Battery Saver Your Chevrolet is equipped witha battery saver feature designed t...

Page 97: ...indshield To reduce glare from lights behind you move the lever toward youto the night position Manual Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you canjust see the side...

Page 98: ...r using the paddle marked with arrows just below the selector switch Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surfaceis curved so you can see more from the driver...

Page 99: ...ole Storage Area The lower area can be used to store cassette tapes or compact discs To open the lower compartment pull up on the armrest The center console has two separate storage areas The upper co...

Page 100: ...nsert is removablefor easy cleaning To clean it use spray window cleaner Center Console Cupholder The console provides space for holding acup or soft drink container The cupholder is located at the re...

Page 101: ...ed at the lower part of the centerof the instrument panel To remove the ashtray for cleaning pullup on the metal tab and pull the bin out NOTICE Don t put papers andother things that burninto your ash...

Page 102: ...visors You can also swing them to the side Visor Vanity Mirror Lift the cover to expose the vanity mirror Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror If Equipped This mirroris located on the passenger s side viso...

Page 103: ...et Garment Hook Pull down onthe outer ring to use the garment hook You can use it to plug in additional electrical accessories Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that are included...

Page 104: ...is is the express open mode of the sunroof To close the sunroof pushthe switch forward and hold it until the sunroof is closed The sunroof willstop if the switch is released during operation The sunro...

Page 105: ...Instrument Panel 2 48...

Page 106: ...l Brightness Control B Fog Lamp Switch C Turn Signal MultifunctionLever D Cruise Control Switches E Instrument Cluster E WIndshield Wipermasher Lever G Ignition Switch H Hazard Switch J Supplemental R...

Page 107: ...ment Panel Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with thisclusteror one very similar It includes indicator warning lights and gages thatare explained on the following pages Be sure to read them HOLDTO RESE...

Page 108: ...our vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the newone can be set to the mileage totalof the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it sset at zero and a label must be put on the driver s...

Page 109: ...and gages can signal that something is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others...

Page 110: ...t it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting todo repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please getto know your warninglights and gages They re a big help Safety Belt Reminder Light When the k...

Page 111: ...not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed...

Page 112: ...nd stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light issull on nave the vehicle towedfor service See Towing...

Page 113: ...light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light shoula...

Page 114: ...monitors operationof the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD 1 1 On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable lev...

Page 115: ...to park your vehicle Turn the keyoff wait at least10seconds and restartthe engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the lightis still flashing follow the previo...

Page 116: ...e you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel inthe Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may n...

Page 117: ...engine is not running the light will come on as a test to show you it is working but the light will go out when the engine is running If it doesn t comeon with the ignition on you may have a problem w...

Page 118: ...y checks oil level during the brief period between key on and engine crank It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running Additionally an oil level check is only performedif the engin...

Page 119: ...t comes on whenever you set your cruise control Low Washer Light LOW WASH The LOW WASH FLUID light will come on on briefly when you turn the ignition It will also stay on or come on and chime if the f...

Page 120: ...hicle such as a DRL malfunction If this happens see your dealer service department as soon as possible When the ignition is on this light will stay on until all doors are closed and completely latched...

Page 121: ...about None of these showa problem with your fuel gage At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated...

Page 122: ...teControls Air Conditioning Heating Tips for Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Ventilation System and Tips Setting theClock A Stereo A Stereo with Cassette and ATC CD Adapter Kits 3 14 3 1...

Page 123: ...low through ventilation system described later in this section Climate Control System with Air Conditioning 8 Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want Turn th knob to the right to incr...

Page 124: ...etween the floor ducts andthe windshield defroster vents DEFROST This position directsthe airflow o e w e through the windshield defroster vents on the topof the instrument panel Air Conditioning Comp...

Page 125: ...and RECIRCULATION buttons pressed If this setting is used for long periodsof time the air in your vehicle may become too dry For normal cooling on hot days use VENT with the temperature knob in the b...

Page 126: ...to work properly Rear Window Defogger If Equipped IThe rear window defogger usesa warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Press the defogger switch The indicator light will glow The rear windo...

Page 127: ...air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold...

Page 128: ...press and hold the right arrow on theSEEK button until the correct minute appears Press and hold the left arrow on theSEEK button untilthe correct hour appears Setting theClock for Systems with Automa...

Page 129: ...let you return to your favoritestations You can set up to 14stations sevenAM and sevenFM Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FMto select the band 4 Press SET SET will appear on the display 5 Press an...

Page 130: ...or right speakers The middle position balancesthe sound betweenthe speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balancesthe...

Page 131: ...it SEEK Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higheror lower station The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press and holdone of the SEEK arrowsfor two seconds until SCAN appears on the disp...

Page 132: ...o s AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will go blank If a station is weak or noisy you may wantto decreasethe treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions wh...

Page 133: ...t PREV 1 Press this button or the SEEK left arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds If the PREV button is pressed a...

Page 134: ...be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio off if this buttonis pressed first If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the radio it...

Page 135: ...he desired level Move the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed...

Page 136: ...f your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds The radio will scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons except those stations with weak reception The AUTO TON...

Page 137: ...rs Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in The disc should begi...

Page 138: ...ich track is playing Pressit again withinfive seconds to see how long it has been playing elapsedtime The track number also appears when you change the volume or when a new trackstarts to play AM FM P...

Page 139: ...at the beginning of the selection The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation and the sound will mute in this mode NEXT 2 Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrow to search for the next sele...

Page 140: ...n as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your CassetteTape Player inthe Index After you clean the player pressand hold RECALLon the radio and the EJECT button on the remote...

Page 141: ...the radiooff Press the1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down 5 Press MN and 000 will appear on the dis...

Page 142: ...de contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignitionto ACCESSORY or ON 2 Turn the radio off 3 P...

Page 143: ...al can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjustingthe volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adj...

Page 144: ...head as the hubsof the cleaner cassette turn A scrubbing action cleaning cassetteis available through your dealership When using a cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassette toeject while cleanin...

Page 145: ...he edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edgesor the edge of the hole andthe outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can w...

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Page 148: ...le Your Braking System Information Anti Lock Brake Information Braking in Emergencies Steering Tips Off Road Recovery Tips Passing Other Vehicles Losing Controlof Your Vehicle 4 14 4 16 4 2 1 4 22 4 2...

Page 149: ...ads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be readyfor their mistakes Rear...

Page 150: ...nk alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But wha...

Page 151: ...ther countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks inone hour Of course as we ve se...

Page 152: ...l in a person s systemcan make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drirking driver or passenger is in a crash that perso...

Page 153: ...nds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h t...

Page 154: ...longer brake life If yourengine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you willstill have some p...

Page 155: ...sis about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster thanany driver could The com...

Page 156: ...ing Tips Driving onCurves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happenon curves Here s why Experienced driveror beginner...

Page 157: ...curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stoppe...

Page 158: ...iving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off RoadRecovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a roadonto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD RECOV...

Page 159: ...ndicates it s all 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 roadseem empty of approaching traffk Do not get t...

Page 160: ...at happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep...

Page 161: ...aking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recogni...

Page 162: ...y may cut down onglare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blindedby approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your e...

Page 163: ...ly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see r...

Page 164: ...to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in aquick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control o...

Page 165: ...hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining 1Driving ThroughDeep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water wate...

Page 166: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown partof the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See...

Page 167: ...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 t...

Page 168: ...done before startingout Of course you ll find experienced andable serviceexperts in Chevrolet dealershipsall across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some thi...

Page 169: ...e road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen Then hereare some tips 0 a 0 Make sureyour vehicle is well venti...

Page 170: ...0 I A CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Yourbrakes will have to do a l l the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You wou...

Page 171: ...ll brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving u...

Page 172: ...snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offerthe least tractionof all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain...

Page 173: ...un 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 ah...

Page 174: ...ne to keep warm butbe careful A CAUTION Snow can trap exhaust gasesunder your vehicle This can cause deadlyCO carbonmonoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t seeit or sme...

Page 175: ...as possible Preserve the fuel as longas you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half houror sountil help comes Recreational VehicleTowing Y...

Page 176: ...rol Module Cluster This will prevent your battery form draining while towing See Instrument Panel Fusle Block Left in Section 6 for location of the fuses 5 Turn the ignition switch toACC 6 Shift your...

Page 177: ...8KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver s side...

Page 178: ...icle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceedthe GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle...

Page 179: ...down unless you need to A CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when youpull a trailer For example if the traileris too heavy the brakes may not workwe...

Page 180: ...nd under greater loads generating extraheat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer Ifyou do hereare some imp...

Page 181: ...to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pulla trailer areall important And it can also dependon any special equipment that you...

Page 182: ...arrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh10percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12percent of the total loaded tr...

Page 183: ...x Dirt and water can too You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains underthe tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it...

Page 184: ...king This lets you check your electrical connection at 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 working...

Page 185: ...r When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your Chevrolet dealer The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you si...

Page 186: ...ing Parking onHills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could startto move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the tr...

Page 187: ...ten when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt c...

Page 188: ...Starting Information You Should Know Before Towing Towing Your Vehicle Fromthe Front Towing Your VehicleFrom the Rear If Your Engine is Overheating If Steam is Coming From Your Engine 5 16 How to Add...

Page 189: ...hazard flashers on The switch will flash when activated Your hazard warningflash work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers press the switch agai...

Page 190: ...ng or pulling it could damageyour vehicle An automatictransaxle won t start that way Batterlescan nun you Theycan be dangerous because They contain acidthat can burn you They contain gas that can expl...

Page 191: ...essary accessories pluggedinto the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet T u r n off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparksand help save both batteries In addi...

Page 192: ...resent Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 6 Check that...

Page 193: ...to the positive terminal of thegood battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end...

Page 194: ...o the battery is muchless Now startthe vehicle withthe good battery andrun the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs s...

Page 195: ...fore you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with sling type equipment as described laterin t...

Page 196: ...ured This can cause a collision serious personalinjury andvehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chainsor steel cables before it is transported Don t usesubstitutes ropes leather st...

Page 197: ...CE Continued I Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur fromvehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and rai...

Page 198: ...ued NOTICE Continued Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage installa towing dollyan...

Page 199: ...e hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Waituntil there is no sign of steam or coolant befo...

Page 200: ...s necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving DRIVE D OR THIRD 3 If youno longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe...

Page 201: ...Cooling System When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see 2 4 L Engine k t 3100 Engine A Coolant Surge Tank With Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Fans 5 14...

Page 202: ...in the cooling system Heater and radiator hoses and otherengine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engineif there is a leak If you run the engine it coul...

Page 203: ...cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor more information Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly Theyare under pressure and if you...

Page 204: ...oohot but you wouldn t getthe overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could beburned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOLfM coolant NOTICE In cold weather water can free...

Page 205: ...ant surge tank pressurecap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly about one quarter of a turn to theleft and then stop If you heara hiss waitfor that to stop A hiss mean...

Page 206: ...cap off start the engine and letit run until you canfeel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank maybe lower If...

Page 207: ...de Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well outof the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly o...

Page 208: ...ld be badly injured Find a level placeto change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brakefirmly 2 Put theshift lever in PARK P 3 hrn off the engine To be even more cert...

Page 209: ...ver See Compact SpareTire later in this section for more information about the compact spare You will findthejacking instructions label on the underside of the tire cover Turn the wing nutto the left...

Page 210: ...d with wheel covers completely loosen the wheel nut caps but do not try to remove the capsfrom the cover The tools you ll be using include the jack A and the wheel wrench B 2 Give the cover a sharp pu...

Page 211: ...quipped with aluminum wneels Remove the coverplate to find the wheel nuts Carefully use the wedge end of the wheel wrench to pry it off 4 Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t r...

Page 212: ...under a vehicle whenit isjacked upis dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle whenit is supportedonly byajack NOTICE Raising your vehi...

Page 213: ...r lift the vehicle usingthe suspension components Suspension components can be damaged by doing this When jacking or liftingyour vehicle always place the jack in the proper position L 6 Raise the vehi...

Page 214: ...make the wheel nuts become looseafter a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel removeany rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an...

Page 215: ...ould fall off causing a serious accident 10 Replace the wheel nuts with the cone end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand or with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the...

Page 216: ...s tightened witha torque wrench to 100lb ft 140 Nom NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in...

Page 217: ...Store all these in the proper place Store thejack and wheel wrench in the foam tray Place the foam tray in the spare tire compartment Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment Place th...

Page 218: ...all these in the proper place __ The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact sparetire with afull size tire as soon as you can See CompactSpareTire in the Index See the storage in...

Page 219: ...nt Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you needit again NOTICE When the compact spare is install...

Page 220: ...nning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shiftingyour transaxleback and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about...

Page 221: ...b NOTES 5 34...

Page 222: ...saxle Fluid Engine Coolant Where toFill the Windshield Washer Fluid Important Brake Information Information onYour Vehicle s Battery Tips on VehicleStorage Bulb Replacement Procedures Windshield Wiper...

Page 223: ...want todo some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Chevrolet Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Chevrolet than this manual can To order the proper servi...

Page 224: ...eaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed b...

Page 225: ...hether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark pluglife may be reduced and your emission control system performa...

Page 226: ...lub or contact a major oil company thatdoes business inthe country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehic...

Page 227: ...thered cap inside the fuel door A CAUTION If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignitesit you could be badly burned Gasoline canspray outon you if you open the fuel filler captoo quickly...

Page 228: ...p in the Index I NOTICE I f you needa new cap besure to get the right type Yourdealer can get onefor you I f you get the wrong type it may not fit properly Thismay cause your malfunction indicator lam...

Page 229: ...dshield washer and other fluids and plasticor rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things thatwill burn onto a hot engine The following sections tell you how to check f...

Page 230: ...release handle before lifting Lift the hood release the hood prop fromits retainer and put the hood prop into the slot marked PROP ROD eforeclosing the hood be sure all the filler caps re on properly...

Page 231: ...hen you open the hood you ll see A Engine Coolant Surge Tank B Engine Oil Fill Cap C Engine Oil Dipstick D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Brake Fluid Reservoir E AirCleaner G Battery H Windshield Wa...

Page 232: ...hen you open the hood you ll see A Engine Coolant Surge Tank B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C Engine Oil Fill Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick E Brake Fluid Reservoir F AirCleaner G Battery H Windshield Wa...

Page 233: ...the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reachng the oil must...

Page 234: ...you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil touse For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towe...

Page 235: ...on the rear right side of the engine 3100 Engine The oil fill cap for the 3100engineis located on the front of the engine Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating...

Page 236: ...er If you have your oil changed for you be surethe oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle...

Page 237: ...e if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule 0 0 0 0 0 Most trips areless than 5 to 10miles 8 to...

Page 238: ...noil be sure to drain all free flowingoil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting itin the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodiesof water Ins...

Page 239: ...lace when you re driving Automatic TransaxleFluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reasonfor fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to yo...

Page 240: ...re change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one halfDEX COOLTM coolant which won t damage...

Page 241: ...n freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you usethe proper coola...

Page 242: ...olant level should be at the FULL COLD mark 1 If the light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the properDEX COOL coolant mixtureut the surgetank...

Page 243: ...tureis controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermo...

Page 244: ...What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and...

Page 245: ...freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake ma...

Page 246: ...ould add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system I A CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engi...

Page 247: ...well or they may not even work at all This could causea crash Always use the proper brakefluid NOTICE 0 Using the wrong fluid canbadly damage brake systemparts For example just a few drops of mineral...

Page 248: ...imates may cause a brake squeal whenthe brakes arefirst applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brak...

Page 249: ...vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts Wh...

Page 250: ...our Chevrolet dealer service department Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badlyhurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tipson working arou...

Page 251: ...s will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb For the type of bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 With the hood open and the engineoff pull the fastener out of the plastic splash shiel...

Page 252: ...b from the socket 4 For the highor low beam bulbs unclip the wiring 5 For the turn signal bulb press the tab on the white bulb socket and twist it less than one quarter of a turn to the left 6 Reconne...

Page 253: ...sing one quarter of a turn to top of the trunk remove it 3 Gently remove burned out bulb s and replace with a new one Rear Exterior Lamps TaiYStop hrn SignaVBack Up Lamps A Back up Lamps B Taillamp C...

Page 254: ...3 Remove the three plastic wingnuts 4 Pull out the taillamp assembly to expose the backplate 6 33...

Page 255: ...bulb grasp the center front and center rear portion of the housing andsqueeze firmly but gently The housing should popoff If this doesn t work you may needto use a small flat head screwdriver underthe...

Page 256: ...he driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1and 2 Tires Your newChevrolet comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions abo...

Page 257: ...lation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver s side rear passenger door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold m...

Page 258: ...help prevent leaks by keepingout dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000miles 100oO to 130o0 km Any time you noticeunusual wear rotate your tires as...

Page 259: ...eel Nut Torque in the Index I pattern shown here CAUTION Rust or dirt on awheel or on the parts to which it is fastened canmake wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause...

Page 260: ...ire has a puncture cutor other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loadi...

Page 261: ...Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and...

Page 262: ...generate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passengercar tires must meet under the Federal Motor...

Page 263: ...t except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Chevrolet dealerif any ofthese conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the s...

Page 264: ...d fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel usea new GM original equipmentwheel Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S...

Page 265: ...l damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol 0 LaundrySoap Bleach ReducingAgents Cleaning the Insideof Your Chev...

Page 266: ...lean wet sponge 7 Wipe off what sleft with a slightly damp paper towel 8 Dry it immediately witha blow dryer 9 Wipe with a clean cloth or cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First seeif you hav...

Page 267: ...ess stain then sponge the soiled areawith cool water 2 If a stain remains followthe foam type instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomitor urine treat the area with a wat...

Page 268: ...they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Glass Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM P a r tNo 1050427 or a liquid ho...

Page 269: ...l make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required S...

Page 270: ...ays use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the fini...

Page 271: ...r vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire...

Page 272: ...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 sho...

Page 273: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 52...

Page 274: ...t This is the legal identifierfor your Chevrolet It appears on a plate in the front comer of the instrument panel on Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle the driver s side You can s...

Page 275: ...is protected by fuses one for each headlamp in the fuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turnoff If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away dshield Wipers lne win...

Page 276: ...ou can borrowone that has the same amperage Just pick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and useits fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace...

Page 277: ...urn Signals STOP LPS HAZARD LPS IPCMYAC BATT MICRO RELAY TRUNK REL CIRCUIT BRKR PWR SEATS MICRO RELAY DR UNLOCK MICRO RELAY DR LOCK MICRO RELAY DRIVERS DR UNLOCK Usage Power Mirrors Air Bag Body Funct...

Page 278: ...PS CIRCUIT G RDO BATT R WNDWS H SUNROOF 6 0 C O MICRO F O G O H n Fuse A Usage Instrument Panel Lights Dimmer Cruise Control Climate Control System Usage Cruise Control Fog Lamps Interior Lamps Body F...

Page 279: ...rtment fuse block is located on the driver s sideof the engine compartment near the air cleaner Fuse Maxi Fuses 1 2 Usage Ignition Switch Left Hand Electrical Center Power Seats Power Mirrors Door Loc...

Page 280: ...ck Brakes Cooling Fans Rear Defog Not Used Anti Lock Brakes Cooling Fan HVAC Blower Climate Control Cooling Fans Cooling Fans 35 36 37 38 Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Fuel Pump Automatic Light...

Page 281: ...ule Parking Lamps Rear Defog Daytime Running Lamps Climate Control System Mini Fuses 47 Canister Purge Valve Powertrain Control Module Exhaust Gas Recirculation Heated0 2 Sensor Fuel Pump Injectors Ge...

Page 282: ...ng System 2 4L Engine 11 3quarts 10 7 L 3100 Engine 13 6 quarts 12 9 L Refrigerant Air Conditioning See refrigerant charge label under the hood FuelTank 15 2 gallons 57 5 L Tire Pressures Sizes See Ti...

Page 283: ...erant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Chevrolet dealer Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2 4L ACType A 1279C 3100 AC Type A 1279C Engine Oil F...

Page 284: ...n is Organized Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selectingthe Right Schedulefor Your Vehicle Short Trip City Definition Short TripKity Intervals Long TripMghway Definition Long TripMghway Intervals 7 37...

Page 285: ...cedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the qualityof the airwe breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehic...

Page 286: ...es 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 help keep your vehicle in good...

Page 287: ...Chevrolet dealer This part tellsyou the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealerfor your service needs you ll know that GM trained and suppo...

Page 288: ...erate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down soonep Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or3 mo...

Page 289: ...vals I Every 7 500 Miles 12500 k m Engine Oil and Filter Change or every12 months whichever occursfirst Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines...

Page 290: ...Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s usefullif...

Page 291: ...urs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 9 0...

Page 292: ...exfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emissi...

Page 293: ...tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 21 000 Miles 35 000 k...

Page 294: ...e tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote AnEmission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 27 000 Miles 45 000 k...

Page 295: ...lines for damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission ControlSewice Seefootnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rota...

Page 296: ...tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE I I I 39 000 Miles...

Page 297: ...n the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService...

Page 298: ...CTUAL MILEAGE I I I 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxlefluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temp...

Page 299: ...sion Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICEDBY 54 000 Miles 90000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspe...

Page 300: ...s 100 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner fil...

Page 301: ...Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3...

Page 302: ...tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY I I 69 000 Miles 115 000...

Page 303: ...the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY I 1 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs f...

Page 304: ...ires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service I I I 1 DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE __ 81 000Miles...

Page 305: ...ssion ControlService 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 87 000 Miles 145000...

Page 306: ...ce air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasketfor any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See foo...

Page 307: ...ission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles 160000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire In...

Page 308: ...000 Miles 166 000 km I7Inspect spark plug wires except 2 4L Code 0Replace spark plugs Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions...

Page 309: ...ions thefluid andfilter do not require changing DATE h I UAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush andrefill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occursfir...

Page 310: ...is maintenance item will not nullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s usefullife We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be per...

Page 311: ...pection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12month...

Page 312: ...ace air cleaner filter 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace partsas needed An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission Control S...

Page 313: ...DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven underone or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the...

Page 314: ...nformation See footnote An Emission ControlService 60 000Miles 100 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the In...

Page 315: ...ts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote I I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Co...

Page 316: ...for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emi...

Page 317: ...ervice 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control S...

Page 318: ...Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 100 000 Miles 144 000 km 0Inspect spark plugwires except 2 4L Code T engine An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic...

Page 319: ...tions thefluid andfilter do not require changing 150 000 Miles 240000 km 0Drain flush andrefill cooling system orevery 60 monthssincelastservice whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index...

Page 320: ...oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See...

Page 321: ...have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper bladesfor wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that...

Page 322: ...position your vehicle needs service 3 Try to start the enginein each gear The starter IA CAUTION I I When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be inj...

Page 323: ...apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake setthe parking brake To check the pa...

Page 324: ...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 the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in...

Page 325: ...or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid GM System Part No 1052884 1pint 1050017 1quart or equivalent Automatic DEXRON I11 Automatic Transaxle Transm...

Page 326: ...d after the maintenance interval Any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance rece...

Page 327: ...Maintenance Record MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 44...

Page 328: ...ocedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users ChevroletIGeo Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolu...

Page 329: ...However if a concern has not been resolved toyour complete satisfaction take the following steps STEPONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly re...

Page 330: ...ch For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate InMexico 525 625 3256 Inthe U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 0 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 75 1 4135...

Page 331: ...ter P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa OntarioLlH 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owne...

Page 332: ...toll free number will provide you over the phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone our advisors have access to a nationwide networkof...

Page 333: ...onjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1997 ChevroletIGeo passenger car and light duty trucks Pleasesee your selling deale...

Page 334: ...the following available to give to the advisor VehicleIdentificationNumber VIN 0 Licenseplatenumber 0 Vehiclecolor Vehiclelocation Telephone number where youcan be reached Vehiclemileage Description...

Page 335: ...All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your Chevrolet Geo dealer service management Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs 0 Chevrolet Geo Courtesy Transportation is n...

Page 336: ...party 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 volunta...

Page 337: ...vrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE...

Page 338: ...l notify 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 pleasecall us at 1 800 263 3777 Engl...

Page 339: ...and specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably se...

Page 340: ...NTION STREETADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS C1l Y ZIPCODE DAYTIMETELEPHONENO 0 AREA CODE E ORD97 Pricesaresubject to changewithoutnoticeandwithoutincurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery P A Y M...

Page 341: ...f i NOTES 8 14...

Page 342: ...Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 50 Antenna Fixed 3 24 Antifreeze 6 18 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 56 4 7 Brakes 2 56 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 19 Appearancecare 6 44 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 52 A...

Page 343: ...re 3 19 BTSI 2 25 7 39 Center Console Storage Area 2 42 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 32 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 33 CertificationLabel 4 31 Chains Safety 4 36 Chains Tire 6...

Page 344: ...ance Information 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 SurgeTank 5 14 Damage Finish 6 51 Damage Sheet Metal 6 50 Daytime Running Lamps 2 37 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects ReportingSafety 8 10 DefensiveDriv...

Page 345: ...ntochange 6 16 Fabric Cleaning 6 45 FillingYourTank 6 5 Filter Air 6 17 Finishcare 6 49 Finish Damage 6 51 First Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 21 Flashers HazardWarning 5 2 Flash to Pass 2 30 FlatTire Ch...

Page 346: ...t Rearview Mirror 2 40 Brakesystem 7 41 ExhaustSystems 7 41 Front Wheel DriveAxleBoot 7 41 Front Wheel Drive Axle Seal 7 41 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 41 Steering 7 41 Inspections 7 41 Suspension 7 41...

Page 347: ...7 42 Lubrication Service Body 7 38 Maintenance ormal Replacement parts 6 62 MaintenanceRecord 7 43 Maintenanceschedule 7 1 Introduction 7 2 Long Tripmighway Definition 7 6 Long Tripmighway Intervals 7...

Page 348: ...iler 4 39 Passenger Position 1 21 Passing 4 12 Passing with a Trailer 4 37 Parking Passlock 2 12 Passlock WarningLight 2 61 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 41 Power AccessoryOutlet 2 46 DoorLocks 2...

Page 349: ...r Position 1 33 Children 1 34 Driver Position 1 12 Extender 1 47 How to Wear Properly 1 12 IncorrectUsage 1 16 1 45 1 46 LapBelt 1 33 Lap Shoulder 1 12 1 27 LargerChildren 1 44 PassengerPosition 1 21...

Page 350: ...ties 6 61 Specifications Engine 6 62 Speedometer 2 51 SRS 1 21 Stains Cleaning 6 46 Starter Switch Check 7 39 Starting Your Engine 2 14 Steam 5 12 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Steering 4 9...

Page 351: ...hicle From the Front 4 28 TowingYour Vehicle Fromthe Rear 4 30 TopStrap 1 37 Trailer Backing Up with 4 37 Brakes 4 36 DrivingonGrades 4 37 Drivingwitha 4 37 FollowingDistance with 4 37 Hitches 4 36 Ma...

Page 352: ...ights Gages and Indicators 2 52 WasherFluid Windshield 6 23 WashingYourVehicle 6 48 Weatherstrips 6 48 Wheel Alignment 6 42 NutTorque 5 29 6 61 Replacement 6 42 UsedReplacement 6 43 Wrench 5 22 Window...

Page 353: ...ICK P6 12 FUEL 3100 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY I 1 I I I I WINDSHIELD FLUID RESERVOIR P6 23 BAlTERY P6 28 I HOOD RELEASE P6 8 TRUNK RELEASEP2 10 TIRES P6 35 For detailedinformation refer tothe page...

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