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Chevrolet 1997 Monte Carlo, Owner'S Manual

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Page 1: ...TE c i I 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1 X N E C H E J J...

Page 2: ...drive 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 th...

Page 3: ...n your Chevrolet so it will be there ifyou ever need it when you reon the road Ifyou sell the vehicle pleaseleave this manual init so the new owner can use it WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICA...

Page 4: ...mC Billy Durant shiftedgears frommaking carriages to making cars forming half the team that gave birth to Chevrolet I Louis Chevrolet the other half of the team at the wheel of his experimental Classi...

Page 5: ...created for the pleasure of the open road Every decade Chevrolet hasreinforced its heritage of affordable performance with quality and value crafted I I The legacy o fAmerica sfavorite sportscar I be...

Page 6: ...like the Corvette Sting Ray the sporty Camaro and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public and was powered...

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

Page 8: ...methingthat can damageyour vehicle Many times this damage would notbe coveredby your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you readother...

Page 9: ...er symbols you may see I For example these symbols are used on an original battery WINDSHIELD WIPER POSSIBLE A CAUTION INJURY FUSE COOLANT TEMP PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING Q SIGNALS ee TURN DOOR LOCK UN...

Page 10: ...ss when The ignition is on The headlamp switch is off and The parking brake is released 97LUMWCARL0001 When the DRL are on only your reduced intensity high beam headlamps will beon The taillamps sidem...

Page 11: ...reaker Description C Power Windows D Power Seats E Not Used Fuse Rating Description 1 5 6 Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel and Console Cigar Lighters Not Used Not Used HVAC HVAC Control Assembly Solenoi...

Page 12: ...ake Control Module EBCM ABS Relay HVAC Blower Motor Blower Motor Relay L H Spot Lamp S E O Steering WheelControl 1 Steering Wheel RadioControl Lighting Fuse Rating Description 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24...

Page 13: ...Relay Remote Keyless Entry Receiver DRL MDL Daytime Running Lamp Module S E O Accessory Switch Not Used Not Used Not Used Rear Defog Rear Window Defogger Switch Relay Fuse 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Rating...

Page 14: ...hey re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front PassengerPositi...

Page 15: ...u try to adjust a manual 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 want to Adjust the driver s seat only when...

Page 16: ...Manual Seat Option The driver s seatmay have a bar and a handle under the Front edge of the seat Lift the bar to unlock the seat and slide it forward and backward i Lift the handle to tilt the seat u...

Page 17: ...the back Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down REAR C Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat Reclining Front Seatbac...

Page 18: ...is The shoulder belt can t do itsjob In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor otherinjuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forc...

Page 19: ...hen it will lock into place If your vehicle is parked facing down a fairlysteep hill the seatback may not fold without some help from you To fold the locked seatback forward push the seatback toward t...

Page 20: ...inside the vehicle or be ejectedfrom it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers b...

Page 21: ...shes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up aperson wouldn t survive But most crashes are inbetween In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away W...

Page 22: ...I Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop...

Page 23: ...I t The person keeps going until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel...

Page 24: ...even if you re upside down Andyour chance of being conscious during and after anaccident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted If my vehicle has air bags why should I have...

Page 25: ...number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be...

Page 26: ...se andlock the door 2 Adjust theseat to seehow see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulderbelt may lo...

Page 27: ...u pull upon the shoulder belt The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely...

Page 28: ...too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A CAUT ON You can beseriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose Ina crash you wouldmove forward too much which could increase injury T...

Page 29: ...can 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 causeser...

Page 30: ...can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would movetoo far forward which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt wouldapply to...

Page 31: ...wisted 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 canwork...

Page 32: ...you can damageboth the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if...

Page 33: ...air bag for the driver and another air bag for theright front passenger Here are the most important thingsto know about the air bag system You can be severely injured or killed ina crash if you aren t...

Page 34: ...f the vehicle A CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Alwayssecure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and the caution...

Page 35: ...How the Air Bag System Works Where are theair bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger sair bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side...

Page 36: ...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 rollo...

Page 37: ...rt time The parts of the bag thatcome into contact with you maybe warm but nottoo hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflatedair bags Air bag inflation doesn t pre...

Page 38: ...ings Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Chevrolet Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be serviced There areparts of the air bagsystem in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system...

Page 39: ...e has a front split seat and arear bench seat someone can sit in the centerpositions When you sitin a center seating position you have alap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer t...

Page 40: ...lt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show thatunbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashe...

Page 41: ...t clicks Pull up on the latch plateto make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock Ifit does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is notlong e...

Page 42: ...d cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over theshoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if...

Page 43: ...the comfortguide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safetybelt comfort for children who have outgrown...

Page 44: ...ic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert thetwo edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic co...

Page 45: ...d all children smaller than adult size Infact the lawin every state in the UnitedStates and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Childr...

Page 46: ...ash During a crash a babywill becomeso CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued heavy you can t hold it For example in acrash at only 25mph 40 km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly becomea 240 lb 110 kg f...

Page 47: ...istics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than thefront seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a...

Page 48: ...t be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in acollision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure...

Page 49: ...belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for thechild restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint a...

Page 50: ...the retractor while you pushdown on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s s...

Page 51: ...ecure a child restraint in the center front seat It s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat You may however secure a forward facing child restraint in the right frontpassenger sea...

Page 52: ...e you push 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different down on the child restraint directions to be sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicleand conta...

Page 53: ...use your vehicle has a rightfront passenger air bag always move the seat as far back asit will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the sea...

Page 54: ...the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the childrestraint just unbuckle the vehicle s s...

Page 55: ...the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they n...

Page 56: ...loseto the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would hav...

Page 57: ...lt inthis way in a crash thechild might slide under the belt The belt s forcewould then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could causeseriousor fatal injuries Wherever the childsits the lap...

Page 58: ...might 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 rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a...

Page 59: ...NOTES...

Page 60: ...PASS Key I1 New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Option Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Parking Ove...

Page 61: ...hicle with the ignition keyis dangerous formany reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controlsor even make the vehicle move Don t le...

Page 62: ...r keys KeepI the plugs in a safe place If you lose your door keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs If you need a new ignition key contact your Chevrolet dealer who can obt...

Page 63: ...he chance of being thrown out of the vehiclein 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 sever...

Page 64: ...eration is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includinginterference that may cause undesired opera...

Page 65: ...interior lamps to come on for a period of time see Sustained Interior Illumination in the Index for more details Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded t...

Page 66: ...to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery 1 Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on the back of the...

Page 67: ...should cycle lockand unlock to confirm synchronization If the locks do not cycle see your dealer forservice Trunk It can bedangerousto drive with the trunk lid open becausecarbon monoxide CO gas can...

Page 68: ...be sure to lock yourdoors 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 i...

Page 69: ...eave something valuable in your vehicle 0 Put your valuables in a storagearea like your trunk or glove box 0 Lock the glove box 0 Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take the door key and remo...

Page 70: ...also want to check the fuses see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the otherkey your vehicle needs service If your vehicle doesstart the first ignition key may be...

Page 71: ...placement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings Don t towa trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information A 1 E With the ignition key in...

Page 72: ...I NOTICE If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correctkey if so is it all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel leftand rightwhile youturn the key h...

Page 73: ...gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to 15seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Your engine i...

Page 74: ...up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in aminimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To Use the Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hoodand unwrap the electrical cord...

Page 75: ...when you startyour engine because your vehicle can t move easily I It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Yourvehicle can...

Page 76: ...icle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after yourvehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get outof snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxl...

Page 77: ...wrong with your transaxle your vehicle maydefault to SECOND 2 However if youdrive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle servicedright away Untilthen you c...

Page 78: ...RIVE D or AUTOMATIC FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST l...

Page 79: ...ing brake pedal with your left foot When you lift your left foot theparking brake pedal will follow it to the released position I NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakesto...

Page 80: ...e running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you reon fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer s...

Page 81: ...P Console Shift 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your rightfoot and 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P position set the parkingbrake like this Hold in the buttonon the lever and pushthe lever all the...

Page 82: ...out first pulling it toward you or ifyou have the console shift lever without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are p...

Page 83: ...ifyou have a console shift Then move the shift lever out of PARK P being sure to press the shift lever button ifyou have a console shift If youever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out...

Page 84: ...operly your vehicle 1 0 Drive it only with all the windows downto blow out any CO and 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better notto park withthe engin...

Page 85: ...d move the shiftlever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hilland if you re pulling a trailer also see To...

Page 86: ...drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs moreroom when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold thesteering wheel and pull the lever as pictured Move the steeri...

Page 87: ...until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when yourelease it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrow flashes faster than normal a signal bulb may be burned out and...

Page 88: ...er to LO the shorter the delay Be sure to clear ice and snow from thewiper blades before using them If they re frozento the windshield carefully loosen orthaw them If your bladesdo become damaged get...

Page 89: ...on long trips Cruise control does not workat speeds below about 25 mph 40km h I a a Cruise controlcan bedangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t useyour cruise control on win...

Page 90: ...you want I 3 Push in the SETbutton at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal Resuminga Set Speed Supposeyou set your cruise control at a desiredspeed and then yo...

Page 91: ...T button for less than halfa second Each timeyou do this you ll go 1mph 1 6km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Contro Use the accelerator pedalto increase your speed When you takeyo...

Page 92: ...perating lamps without the headlamps Turn theknob to OFF to turn off the lamps A warning chime will sound when you turn the ignition switch to OFF LOCK or ACC with the lamps on The lamp controls are o...

Page 93: ...e parking brake is released When theDRL are on only your low beam headlamps will beon Thetaillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark en...

Page 94: ...ol on the remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped If you open a door the lamps will stay on while it s open and then turn off automatically about 18 seconds after you close it If you don t open a...

Page 95: ...ve the courtesy lamps on If you leave thedial turned all the way up or if you leave a door open the lamps will automaticallyturn off after 10minutes if the ignition is off This feature will not turn o...

Page 96: ...ust the left mirror or to the right to adjust the right mirror Then move the control in the direction you want to move the mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surfaceis cur...

Page 97: ...Storage Armrest To use the storage area fold down thearmrest Press the latch on the front edge and pull up To use the cupholder flip it forward Instrument Panel Cupholder J To use this slide it out i...

Page 98: ...nce Net Option Your vehicle may havea convenience net You ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behindthe net It can help keep them from falling over durin...

Page 99: ...ashtray by pushingon the door s right side To remove the ashtray pushdown on the snuffer located in the middle of the ashtray and lift it out I NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into...

Page 100: ...iew B 1 Move the driver s seat to its most rearward position 2 Locate the driver sside floor mat in the vehicle with the rear of the mat against the left outboard front edge of the seat track mounting...

Page 101: ...et electrical equipment added to your vehicle J They are located on the passenger s side of the vehicle below the glovebox and behind what is referred to as a hush panel For additional information on...

Page 102: ...and works only when the ignition is on To open the glass panel and sunshade press the rear of the switch Let goof the switch to stop the panel in any position Press the front of the switch to close th...

Page 103: ...Instrument Panel Your Information System Y...

Page 104: ...A Vents B InstrumentCluster C Climate ControVRear Defogger D Glove Box E Audio System E Ashtray and Lighter G Remote TrunkRelease H Lamp Controls 2 45...

Page 105: ...ersion Shown Canadian Similar Your instrument cluster is designed to letyou know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know howfast you re going about how much fuelis in your tank and manv ot...

Page 106: ...happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it that is what will be done If it can t then it will be set at zero and...

Page 107: ...should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when ther...

Page 108: ...ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is aproblem Charging System Light If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start...

Page 109: ...y go closer to the floor It may takelonger to stop If the light is still on or if the anti lock brake system warning lightis flashing have the vehicle towedfor service See Anti Lock Brake System Warni...

Page 110: ...e system warning light flashing can lead to an accident After you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on l...

Page 111: ...so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for a fewseconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure The anti lock brake system active light also comes on briefly when you turn...

Page 112: ...If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine assoon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual s...

Page 113: ...technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as...

Page 114: ...ight is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service If the LightIs On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system ma...

Page 115: ...light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools tofix any mechanical or electrical problems that mayhave de...

Page 116: ...f the light does not flash have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light stays on stop the vehicle on a levelsurface and turnthe engine off Check the oil level using...

Page 117: ...perature and vehicle speed Because of this the CHANGE OIL SOON light maycome on as early as 2 000 miles 3 200km or less for harsh conditions Remember after changingyour engine oil the system must be r...

Page 118: ...All these situations are normal and do not show a problem with your fuel gage 0 0 0 At the service station the pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes alittle more or less fuel to fill up...

Page 119: ...NOTES...

Page 120: ...Ventilation Tips Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Audio Systems Setting the Clock for Systemswith Automatic Tone Control AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control...

Page 121: ...e auxiliary temperature control option thecenter knob changes the temperature of theair coming through the system Turn this knob toward red clockwise for warmer air Turnit toward blue counterclockwise...

Page 122: ...he floor ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 C Even when theco...

Page 123: ...per body butyour lower body maynot be warm enough You can use BI LEVEL with the temperature control in the middle The system will bring in outside air and direct it to your upper body while sending sl...

Page 124: ...ater and defroster will work far better reducing thechance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather set the mode to FLOOR and the fan to the highest speed for a f...

Page 125: ...r blade or something else sharp on the insideof the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Audio Systems Your Delco audio s...

Page 126: ...s Push the knobback into its stored position when you re not using it PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob clockwise Turn it counterclockwise to decre...

Page 127: ...sfunction will scan through both FMl and FM2 preset stations and FMl orFM2 will appear on the display Setting the Tone BASS Press thisknob lightly so it extends Turnthe knob clockwise to increase bass...

Page 128: ...stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin th...

Page 129: ...or one of the SEEK arrows again to return to normal play 3 10 REV 4 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected stati...

Page 130: ...damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to...

Page 131: ...ingit SEEK Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds and SCAN will appe...

Page 132: ...TO TONE display will go blank If a station is weak or noisy you maywant to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them AUTO TONE This feature allow...

Page 133: ...reset to off whenthe disc is ejected NEXT 3 Press this button or the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving forward...

Page 134: ...TLOCK is activated the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytimebattery power is removed If your battery loses power for any reason you must unlock the radiowith the secret code be...

Page 135: ...e secret code you have written down The display will showSEC indicating the radio is now operable and secure If youenter the wrongcode eight times INOP will appear on the display You will have to wait...

Page 136: ...ering wheel SEEK Press the up arrow to tune to the next radio station and the down arrow to tune to the previous radio station If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing the player will advance wit...

Page 137: ...rmal can be loud and harmfulto your hearing Take precautionsby adjusting the volume control on your radioto a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing lossor damage Adju...

Page 138: ...pe or 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 wh...

Page 139: ...to theedge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick updiscs by grasping theouter edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antennaca...

Page 140: ...4 3 4 6 4 6 4 9 4 11 4 12 4 13 4 14 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 16 4 19 4 20 4 21 4 22 4 22 4...

Page 141: ...ads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going tobe careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear...

Page 142: ...k alcohol There are good medical psychologicaland developmental reasons for these laws The obviousway to solve this highway safety problem is forpeople never to drink alcoholand then drive But what if...

Page 143: ...some other countries it s even lower The BAC limitfor all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04percent The BAC will beover 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we...

Page 144: ...l in a person s system can makecrash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that perso...

Page 145: ...t that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alco...

Page 146: ...er to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once thepower assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will...

Page 147: ...ppens with ABS A computer senses that wheelsare slowing down If one of the wheels isabout to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel andat the rear wheels You can...

Page 148: ...Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power...

Page 149: ...s you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead T r y to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait...

Page 150: ...good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a roadonto the shoulder while you re dr...

Page 151: ...y indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the laneor a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching trafic Do not g...

Page 152: ...ering 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 tryingto steer and constantly seek an escape route o...

Page 153: ...ad For safety you ll Driving at Night Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid I A Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are...

Page 154: ...t They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can takea second or two or even several seconds for...

Page 155: ...uddenly 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...

Page 156: ...he vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through...

Page 157: ...n t a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is toslow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water...

Page 158: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip 0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy Se...

Page 159: ...to the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switchon your turn signal check your mirrors andglance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on...

Page 160: ...t 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 needit Here are some...

Page 161: ...r rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull offthe road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treatdrowsiness on the hig...

Page 162: ...he ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going downa hill...

Page 163: ...nk of windshield washerfluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth anda couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions inc...

Page 164: ...d snow or ice can be slick and hard todrive on But wet ice can beeven more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it sabout freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain...

Page 165: ...e the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or anoverpass may remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of i...

Page 166: ...aust gases under your vehicle This can causedeadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome youand kill you You can t see it orsmell it so you might not know it is inyour vehicle Clear a...

Page 167: ...can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle ymOCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT TIRE LOADINGINFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG...

Page 168: ...le Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load spread it out Don t carry more than 167pounds 75 kg inyour trunk A CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than...

Page 169: ...ss you need to Towing a Trailer A CAUTION I If you don t usethe correct equipmentand drive properly you can lose control when you pulla trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may n...

Page 170: ...and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are som...

Page 171: ...information or advice or you can write usat Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to General Motors ofCanada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908Co...

Page 172: ...the trunk lid or see Loading Your Vehicle inthe Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including theweight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct...

Page 173: ...l or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of...

Page 174: ...om of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back upslowly and if pos...

Page 175: ...don t shift down you might have to use yourbrakes so much that they wouldget hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the...

Page 176: ...When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often whenyou re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are a...

Page 177: ...f i NOTES...

Page 178: ...roblems that can occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 8 5 13 5 15 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5 24 5 24 5 35 5 36 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a...

Page 179: ...will flash on and off Press the switch located near the ignition switch to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work nomatter what position your ke...

Page 180: ...someor all of these things can hurt you 1 NOTICE Ignoringthese stepscould result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your Chevrolet by pushing or...

Page 181: ...arranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Your vehicle s battery is located under the windshield washer fluid reservoir An electric fancan start up even when the engine is notrunningand can in...

Page 182: ...nsacid that can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally getit in your eyesor on your skin flush the place with water and get medicalhelp immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have l...

Page 183: ...it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle hasone 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other...

Page 184: ...y but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection isjust asgood there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less the engine for a while 11 Now start the vehicle wi...

Page 185: ...vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can stillmove the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow op...

Page 186: ...uspension components When your vehicle is being towed have theignition turned to the OFF position The steering wheel should be clampedin a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for t...

Page 187: ...slotsfor car carrier securing Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicleto wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage raise the vehicl...

Page 188: ...des Rear Towing Tow Limits 35 mph 55kdh 50 miles 80km A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels when towingfrom the reaK These slots are to be used when loading or securingto car carrier equi...

Page 189: ...round or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise the vehicle until adequateclearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not atta...

Page 190: ...f you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hearsteam coming from it Just turn itoff and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Waituntil there is no signof steam...

Page 191: ...essary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift tothe highest gear while driving which is AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to...

Page 192: ...t s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see 3100 CodeM Engine A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Electric Engine Fans 3 4L DOHC Code X Engine A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pre...

Page 193: ...If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t doanything else until it cools down The coolantlevel should be at or above the COLD mark on a cold engine The coolantlevel should be a...

Page 194: ...ur vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank Ifyou haven t founda problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably dis...

Page 195: ...I not engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts arehot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in thecoolant recovery tank is atthe COLD mar...

Page 196: ...re underpressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for t...

Page 197: ...ator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss waitfor that to stop A hiss means there...

Page 198: ...ve 3100V6 VIN CodeM There are two bleed valves One is located on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 3 4L DOHC V6 VTN Code X There aretwo bleed valves They are lo...

Page 199: ...ant coming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valves after the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolantfrom the engine and thecompartment 6 Then fill the coolant...

Page 200: ...nt mixture through the filler neck until the level reachesthe base of thefiller neck 10 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck...

Page 201: ...le under control by steering the way you wantthe vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you canstill steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next p...

Page 202: ...trunk Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk Turnthe center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Then lift and remove the cover Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and r...

Page 203: ...F 1 A Turn the nut holding the jack and wrench counterclockwise and remove it Thenremove the jack and wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A socket B and wheel wrench C 5 26...

Page 204: ...the edgeof the wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the edge may be sharp Don t tryto remove the cover with your bare hands I To remove a center cap use the wrench to pry gently at the notch Don...

Page 205: ...ead a few inches 3 Position thejack under the vehicle and raise the jack lift head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the compact spare tire near you...

Page 206: ...lp avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the veh...

Page 207: ...off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency youcan use a clothor a papertowel to do this but be sur...

Page 208: ...7 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut 8 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 31...

Page 209: ...ts tightenedwith a torque wrench to 100 Ib ft 140 Nom NOTICE Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts i...

Page 210: ...it is on the vehicle is facing down The full size tire will not fit down into the well Place it so the front is in thewell and the rear is out of the well Put the bolt throughone of the wheel nut hol...

Page 211: ...ipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place I I 1 Nut 2 Cover 3 WingNut...

Page 212: ...want Of course it s bestto 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 need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is inst...

Page 213: ...pinningyour wheels can destroy parts of your vehicleas well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shiftingyour transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information abou...

Page 214: ...b NOTES...

Page 215: ...f i NOTES 5 38...

Page 216: ...xle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care 6 46 6 50 6 50 6 50 6 50 6...

Page 217: ...Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Chevrolet in the Index You should keep a record with all...

Page 218: ...nd you don thave to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It sthe heavy constant knock that means you have a problem If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicat...

Page 219: ...signed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use 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...

Page 220: ...se very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline While refueling letthe cap hang by the tether below the f...

Page 221: ...uel tank andemissions system may be damaged See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp in the Index I I Checking Things Under the Hood Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon...

Page 222: ...herand other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could beburned Be careful not to dropor spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle locate...

Page 223: ...iator Fill Cap C Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D Engine Oil Fill Cap E Engine Oil Dipstick F AutomaticTransaxle G Brake Fluid Reservoir H Air Filter I Remote Positive Battery Terminal Fluid Dipstick...

Page 224: ...utomatic Transaxle B Radiator Fill Cap C Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D Engine Oil Fill Cap E Engine Oil Dipstick Fluid Dipstick G Brake Fluid Reservoir H Air Filter I Remote Positive Battery Termin...

Page 225: ...Index You should checkyour engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s agood idea to check your engine oil every timeyou get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be war...

Page 226: ...3100 Code M Engine 3 4L DOHC CodeX Engine When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the lower mark then you ll need to add at least one quartof oil But you must usethe right kind This part explains wh...

Page 227: ...can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that theoil has been certifiedby the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry thisStarburst...

Page 228: ...C 38 21 16 4 7 18 LO LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL I I SAE 1UW 30 WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown inthe chart if you have the 3100 engine SAE 5W 30 isbest for you...

Page 229: ...l change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil containershow its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil wit...

Page 230: ...y maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500miles 12 500km or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to...

Page 231: ...r screws and pull off the cover Pull out the filter Be sure to install the air filter and install thecover tightly when you are finished Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine when to replace t...

Page 232: ...n place when you re driving Automatic TransaxleFluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxlefluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filte...

Page 233: ...n driving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C 0 At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pullingatrailer To get the right reading thefluid should be a...

Page 234: ...e red loop near the backof the engine Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel then pull it back out again 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and 3 Check both si...

Page 235: ...l add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t ovefill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON III b...

Page 236: ...oUse Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else Adding only...

Page 237: ...If you have to add coolant more than four timesa year have your dealercheck your cooling system I NOTICE I If you usethe proper coolant you don t have to add extrainhibitors or additives which claim...

Page 238: ...dex I I CAUTION T h i n g the radiatorpressure cap when tl engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recoverytank you will almost...

Page 239: ...emperature is controlled by a thermostat in theengine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant throughthe radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your t...

Page 240: ...level should be at the C mark If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should add fluid What toUse To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the p...

Page 241: ...washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damageyour washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank onl...

Page 242: ...fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fl...

Page 243: ...the wrong kindof fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even workat all This could causea crash Always usethe proper brakefluid NOTICE Using the wrong fluidcan badly...

Page 244: ...costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly t...

Page 245: ...example if someone puts in brake linings thatare wrong for your vehicle the balance between yourfront and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performanceyou ve come to expect can change i...

Page 246: ...instructions on the bulb package Headlamps 1 Open the hood 2 Press and turn the base a quarter turn to the left for the driver s side to the right for the passenger s side and remove itfrom the retain...

Page 247: ...Front Park andlbrn Signal Lamp 2 Open the flap by lifting the snap screw 1 Open the hood There is one flap on each side of the radiator 6 32...

Page 248: ...ssembly outboard and gently pull the insideof the assembly away from the vehicle 5 Push the tab on the bulb socket and turn it to the left Pull the socketout of the assembly 6 Remove the bulb from the...

Page 249: ...eftand pull it out of bulb andsocket out of the assembly the socket 4 Push the new bulb into the socket and turn it to the right 5 Replace the bulb and socket in the assembly Center High Mounted Stopl...

Page 250: ...g nuts 5 Pull the assembly from the body carefully 6 To remove a socket press the tab turn the socket to the left and pull it out 7 Pull the bulb out Do not twist it 8 Push the new bulb intothe socket...

Page 251: ...nter of the dome lamp cover at the same time Then squeeze and pull downward Tohelp pry the sides loose a flat blade screwdriver may be used as an aid duringh s procedure I Remove the old bulb from the...

Page 252: ...down towards the glass to remove it from the wiper arm 5 Push the new wiperblade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip click into place For wiper blade replacement length and type...

Page 253: ...lace them Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label whichis on the inside of the trunk lidshows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicl...

Page 254: ...and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000to 8 000 miles 10 OOO to 13000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tiresas soon aspossible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged...

Page 255: ...aces wherethe wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use ascraper or wire brush later if you need to to get allthe rust or dirt of...

Page 256: ...per endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followedby an MS for mud a...

Page 257: ...mance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditionson a specified government test course For e...

Page 258: ...d Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can causeheat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle we...

Page 259: ...your tires lose air and make you lose control You could havea collision in which you or others could beinjured Always usethe correct wheel wheelbolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wh...

Page 260: ...se only SAE Class S type chains that arethe proper size for your tires Install them onthe fronttires and tighten them as tightly as possible withthe ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the...

Page 261: ...loose dirt Wipevinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Chevrolet dealerhas two cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam typepowdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very we...

Page 262: ...and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you needto use a solvent 1 2 3 4 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little...

Page 263: ...on as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread earlier Non Greasy StSlinc Stains caused by carsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks win...

Page 264: ...ather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soapand wipe dry witha soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather clean...

Page 265: ...Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshieldis not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap orother material may be on the blade or windshield Clea...

Page 266: ...dish or vehicle washing mild detergent soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Chevrolet by hand...

Page 267: ...e polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic vehicle wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning...

Page 268: ...have 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 fram...

Page 269: ...Cleans grease grime and smoke film I I 1052870 I 16oz 0 473 L I Wash and Wax Concentrate I Exterior wash I 1052918 Attracts and absorbs soils CaptureDry Spot Remover 8 oz 0 237 L 1052930 Spray on whee...

Page 270: ...ANT helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is 0 your VIN Thisisthe legal identifier for your Chevrolet It appears themodeldesignation on a plate in the front corner of theinstrument pan...

Page 271: ...anythingelectrical to your Chevrolet see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Chevrolet in the Index Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiringis protected by acircuit breaker in the underhoodelectrical center An...

Page 272: ...it breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chanceof fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken o...

Page 273: ...ers HVAC W A C Control Assembly Solenoid Box Mix Motor DRL Module HVAC Control Head Blower Control Switch HAZARD FLASHER R H SPOT LAMP S E O I PELECTRONICSBATTERY FEED Chime Module Electronic Brake Co...

Page 274: ...ntrol Cut Out Switch STOPLAMPS TCCBrake Switch ENGLISWMETRIC S E O CTSY LAMPS Vanity Mirrors I RCompartment Lamp Header Courtesy and Reading Lamp US Lighted Rearview Mirror Dome Lamp 32 33 37 POWER LO...

Page 275: ...ONT TRANS FANJN PCM IGN ELEK IGN I 14 1 1 1 5 I 1 I111 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 A CCONT TRANS FANJN PCM IGN ELEK IGN 1 Fuse R CMPT REL PCM BAT TRANS N C CONT Description Remote Trunk Release Powertrain Control M...

Page 276: ...Module I P Fuse Block Passenger s Side Underhood Electrical Center FRMP Relay Cooling Fans 1 and 2 Ignition Relay P N Switch FAN CONT 1 Relay Circuit Breaker D Description FUEL PUMP A C CMPR FAN CONT...

Page 277: ...tem 13 Relay 14 15 16 Description IGN SWl I P Fuse Block Radio Wiper HVAC PWR WDO Circuit Breaker D ABS and Turn Signal Fuses Passenger s Side Underhood Electrical Center F IJN ECM IGN TCC ENG EMIS an...

Page 278: ...ts 6 7L After Complete Overhaul 10quarts 9 5 L When drainingh eplucingconvertel morefluid muy be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir 3100 Code M 11 6 quarts 10 94 L 3 4L DOHC Code X 12 3 quarts...

Page 279: ...0 CodeM Type V6 Displacement 191 CID 3100 Compression Ratio 9 6 1 Firing Order 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thermostat Temperature 195O F 91 C Horsepower 160 0 5200 3 4L DOHC CodeX V6 207 CID 3 4L 9 25 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1...

Page 280: ...DOHC Code X 41 919 Gap 0 045 1 14 cm All Engines A1208C Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase 107 5 inches 273 O cm Tread Width Front 59 5 inches 15 1 2 cm TreadWidth Rear 59 0 inches 150 0 cm Length 200 7inch...

Page 281: ...NOTES 6 66...

Page 282: ...eduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selecting the Right Schedule P a r tB Owner Checks and Services At Each FuelFill At Least Once a Month At Least Twice a Year At Least Oncea...

Page 283: ...Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not onlyhelps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle...

Page 284: ...ishes 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 go...

Page 285: ...evrolet dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have doneand when youshould schedulethem If you go to your dealer foryour service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported...

Page 286: ...down soonel Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km A...

Page 287: ...er occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000 Miles 83000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions o...

Page 288: ...he failure to perform this maintenance itemwill notnullify the emissionwarranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended main...

Page 289: ...e tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information Seefootnote An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY I I l 9 000 Miles 15...

Page 290: ...the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service 15 000 Miles 25 000 kmj 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first...

Page 291: ...ssionControl Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 21 000 Miles 35000 k...

Page 292: ...tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service tACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICEDBY I 27 000 Miles 45 000 km...

Page 293: ...fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional...

Page 294: ...on Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation information pattern and additional See footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 39 000 Miles 65 000 km...

Page 295: ...n pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission ControlService DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs fir...

Page 296: ...ce DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 50 000Miles 83000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where th...

Page 297: ...nControl Service I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 54 000Miles 90 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in t...

Page 298: ...ACTUALMILEAGE 60 000 Miles 100000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0Vehicles with 3 4L Code X engine only An Emission Con...

Page 299: ...rts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAG...

Page 300: ...tires See Tire Inspection and An Emission Control Service Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation information pattern and additional See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 69 000 Miles 115 00...

Page 301: ...and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emis...

Page 302: ...ssion Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 81 000 Miles 135000 k...

Page 303: ...tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 87 000 Miles 145 000...

Page 304: ...r cleaner filter An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service See footnote f 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as nee...

Page 305: ...ssion Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles 160000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the...

Page 306: ...ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 100 000 Miles 166000 km Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly drive...

Page 307: ...le under any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 26 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months sinc...

Page 308: ...the emission 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 indicatedintervals a...

Page 309: ...rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission ControlService DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever o...

Page 310: ...An Emission Control Service ion 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 37 500 Mile...

Page 311: ...ACTUAL MILEAGE 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid andfilter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where theoutside temperat...

Page 312: ...ern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 60 000Miles 100000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspect...

Page 313: ...asket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter...

Page 314: ...pection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service 82 500 Miles 137 500 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12 months...

Page 315: ...eaner filter An Emission Control Service See footnote T An Emission Control Sewice 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed A...

Page 316: ...ttern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Inspect spark plugwires An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs Change automatic transaxle f...

Page 317: ...these conditions thefluid andfilter donot require changing DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush andrefill cooling system or every60 months since last service whicheve...

Page 318: ...ne 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 DEX COOL coolant mix if necessary See...

Page 319: ...lade Check Inspect wiper bladesfor wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streakor miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Check th...

Page 320: ...e engine immediately if it starts should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter 1 Bef...

Page 321: ...e inNEUTRAL N slowly removefoot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until thevehicle is held bythe parking brake only 0 To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine runnin...

Page 322: ...n damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in thefloor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehic...

Page 323: ...stilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Power Steering System Automatic Transaxl...

Page 324: ...ing requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi purpose lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or eauivalent USAGE replacementfilters and sparkplugs See Replacement Parts in the Index for recom...

Page 325: ...ded after 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 r...

Page 326: ...Maintenance Record MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

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Page 328: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

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Page 332: ...cedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone M Y Users ChevroletIGeo Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an AlternativeDispute Resolut...

Page 333: ...However if a concern has not been resolved to yourcomplete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly...

Page 334: ...ch For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate 0 In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S Virg...

Page 335: ...nter P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 Refer to your Warranty andOwner Assistance Information booklet for addressesof GM Overseas offices Whm contacting Chevrolet please remember that your concern will...

Page 336: ...ee 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 accessto a nationwidenetwork of dealer...

Page 337: ...unction with the coverageprovided by the Bumper toBumper New VehicleLimited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1997 Chevrolet Geo passenger car and light duty trucks Please seeyour selling dealer ford...

Page 338: ...e following available to give to the advisor Vehicle Identification Number VIN License plate number 0 Vehicle color 0 Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached 0 Vehicle mileage 0 Des...

Page 339: ...e 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...

Page 340: ...can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Toassist in resolving these disagreements Chevrolet voluntarily p...

Page 341: ...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 342: ...notify us Please callus at 1 800 222 1020 or write ChevroletMotor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy Michigan 48007 7047 In Canada pleasecall us at 1 800 263 3777 English...

Page 343: ...manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Servi...

Page 344: ...ease provide dealer or company name and also the me of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent ail completed order form to r purchases outside U S A please writeto the above addressf...

Page 345: ...b NOTES 8 14...

Page 346: ...nti Lock Brake System Active Light 2 52 4 9 Brake System Warning Light 2 51 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 15 Appearancecare 6 45 Appearance Care Materials 6 54 Arbitration Program 8 9 Armrest Stor...

Page 347: ...s Tire 6 45 Parking 2 20 PedalTravel 6 30 Wear 6 29 BTSICheck 7 39 ChangeOilSoonLight 2 58 Changing a Flat Tire 5 24 ChargingSystemLight 2 49 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 45 Chemical Paint Spotti...

Page 348: ...Information 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Damage Finish 6 52 Damage Sheet Metal 6 5 1 Daytime Running Lamps 2 34 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects ReportingSafety 8 10 DefensiveDriving 4 2 Defogger R...

Page 349: ...on 6 47 Fan Knob Climate Control System 3 2 Filling Your Tank 6 5 Filter Air 6 16 Filter Engine Oil 6 15 Finishcare 6 51 First Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 19 Flashers HazardWarning 5 2 FinishDamage 6 5...

Page 350: ...tion Tire 6 38 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror 2 37 Inspections 7 4 1 Brakesystem 7 41 ExhaustSystems 7 41 Front Drive Axle Boot 7 41 Front Drive Axle Seal 7 41 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 41 Steering...

Page 351: ...stem Active 2 50 4 9 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 49 4 7 Locks 2 4 Lubricants and Fluids 7 42 Lubrication Service Body 7 38 Maintenance Normal ReplacementParts 6 65 MaintenanceRecord 7 44 Maintena...

Page 352: ...er Things That Burn 2 24 WithaTrailer 4 36 Parking On Hills Leaving 4 37 PassengerPosition 1 20 Passing b 4 12 PASS Key I1 2 10 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 41 Door Locks 2 4 OptionFuses 6 57 Ou...

Page 353: ...swBeltEixkada 1 45 Sd Bd 1 7 Adm3 1 112 6 5 0 cat I W P itiw 1 26 m n 1 32...

Page 354: ...re 5 28 Specifications and Capacities 6 62 Specifications Engine 6 63 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Speedometer 2 45 Stains Cleaning 6 46 Starter Switch Check 7 39 Starting Your Engine 2 13...

Page 355: ...iving on Grades 4 36 Buying New 6 41 Changing a Flat 5 24 Compact Spare 5 35 Torque Wheel Nut 5 32 Drivingwith 4 34 FollowingDistance 4 35 Making Turns 4 35 Passing 4 35 SafetyChains 4 34 Total Weight...

Page 356: ...ps Wheel Alignment Nut Torque Vehicle 4 6 vii 6 65 6 55 4 28 6 30 3 5 2 41 2 40 5 3 2 48 8 10 6 51 6 50 6 43 5 32 Replacement 6 43 Wrench 5 26 Windows 2 26 Auto Down 2 26 Power 2 26 WindshieldWasher 2...

Page 357: ...37 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK2 P6 10 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE REMOTETRUNK RELEASE FUEL WINDSHIELD RELEASE WASHER FLUID REMOTE P6 7 P2 9 P6 5 P6 25 BATTERY TERMINAL P5 3 For detailed information refer to the p...

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