Chevrolet 1998 Cavalier Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1998 Cavalier

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Page 4: ...rnrt k cooling defogging and defrosting features i ryqir To set theclock on systemswithAutomaticTam C HR untilthe correct hour appears Press and hall minuteamears Forother radios press t b right an tn...

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Page 7: ...tPanel Fuse Block and EngineCompartment Fuse Block informationfound on pages6 59 through 6 62 in Section 6 of your Owner s Manual The fuse panel is located at theleft end of the instrument panel To op...

Page 8: ...trument Cluster Anti Lock Brake System Fuse CLS PCM 0 2 HTR WIPER ERLS AIR BAG PWR ACC EXT LAMP HVAC Usage Instrument Cluster Powertrain Control Module Daytime RunningLamps Rear 0 2 Sensor Heater Wind...

Page 9: ...es Powertrain Control Module Left Headlamp Fog Lamp 2 24 Model Only Fuse INT LAMP IGN R HDLP HORN Usage Alarm Module Illuminated Entry Warning Chimes Overhead Lamps Map Reading Lamps Glove Box Lamp Tr...

Page 10: ...mpartment Lift off the cover to check the fuses 4 Fuse IGN BATT 1 BATT 2 ABS COOLING FAN BLO PCM A C ABS EVO Usage Ignition Switch Circuits Power ACC StoplampCircuits Lighting Circuits Anti Lock Brake...

Page 11: ...e under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells whatto do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the man...

Page 12: ...o it will be there if youever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can useit Litho in U S A Part No 10296279B First Edition L A C E R...

Page 13: ...mance and value Since the first Classic Six rolled off the line in 1912 more than 110 million Chevrolet cars and trucks have Louis Clzevrolet the other h d f ojthe team at the u heelqf his experimenta...

Page 14: ...1932 Chevrolet introduced the Synchro Mesh transmissionand ofSereda host of accessories including such niceties as a clock The legacy o fAmerica sfavorite sportscar began in 1953 when 319 hand assemb...

Page 15: ...to make ownership of your Chevrolet an enjoyable and rewarding experience 60j automotive e rc iternent included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray the spore Cctmaro and powerplants like...

Page 16: ...anual 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 could...

Page 17: ...hing 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 help avoid thedamage When you read othe...

Page 18: ...are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK n WINDOW ISJ These symbols have to do with your lamps RUNNING 0 DAYTIME 0 0 LAMPS FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols ar...

Page 19: ...veryone 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 Passenger Position Suppleme...

Page 20: ...cle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make youpush a pedal whenyou don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the lever onthe front of...

Page 21: ...uipped with easy entry seats this is your front passenger seat adjuster Pull up on the lever at the front of the passenger s seat up to unlock it Slide the seat to a comfortable position Then release...

Page 22: ...ter side of the seat and move the seatback to where you wantit Release the lever and push rearward on the seatback to make sure it is locked Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright pos...

Page 23: ...would bethere not at your pelvic bones This could causeserious internal injuries For properprotection when the vehicle isin motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear you...

Page 24: ...right front seat isn t locked it can move In a sudden stop or crash the person sitting therecould beinjured After you ve used it besure to pushrearward on an easy entryseat to be sureit is locked The...

Page 25: ...pull forward on the seat tab To close the seat push the seatback up to its original position Check to ensure the seatback is in its original position and securely latched by pulling forward on the top...

Page 26: ...ejectedfrom it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not beif you arebuckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly t...

Page 27: ...ckled 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 Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed Afte...

Page 28: ...Get itup to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 10...

Page 29: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 11...

Page 30: ...f you re upside down And yourchance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to we...

Page 31: ...mberof serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware...

Page 32: ...t the seat to seehow see Seats in the Index so you can situp straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let itget twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt acr...

Page 33: ...make sureit is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the sa...

Page 34: ...he lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and acrossthe chest These part...

Page 35: ...esired position You can move the adjuster upjust by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want try to moveit down without squeezing the release button to make...

Page 36: ...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 l A The shoulder belt is too loose Itwon t...

Page 37: ...T A You can be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the 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...

Page 38: ...be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulderbelt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too mu...

Page 39: ...s twisted across the body I I A CAUTION You can bes e r i o f i a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightso it can work properl...

Page 40: ...ou 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 41: ...y quickly if they are to do their jobs and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severelyinjured or killed in a crashif you are...

Page 42: ...force frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offerthe best protectionfor CAUTION Continued adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its ai...

Page 43: ...ow the Air Bag SystemWorks Where are theair bags The driver s a i rbag is in the middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 25...

Page 44: ...cle goes straight into a wall that doesn tmove or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 14mph 14 to 23 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somew...

Page 45: ...ot help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motionis not toward thoseairbags Air bags should neverbe regarded asanythng mo...

Page 46: ...s are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A...

Page 47: ...arpeting or higher or if water enters your vehicle and soaks the carpet the air bag controller can be soaked and ruined If this ever happens and then you start your vehicle the damage could make the a...

Page 48: ...trike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat OutsidePassenger Positions Lap ShoulderBelt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s howto wear one properly...

Page 49: ...sure it issecure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safet...

Page 50: ...ces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor A CAUTIO7 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just...

Page 51: ...estraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guidefor each outside passenger position in the rear seat To...

Page 52: ...eatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slidethe guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert t...

Page 53: ...arlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides P u l...

Page 54: ...ter Passenger Position Lap Belt When YOU sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor Tomake the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 3...

Page 55: ...es the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law inevery state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle S...

Page 56: ...nough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck Thisis necessary because an infant s neckis weak and it...

Page 57: ...rash During a crash a baby will becomeso heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110kg force on your a...

Page 58: ...ecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in whichit will be used An infant...

Page 59: ...nts are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint facesthe rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a crash...

Page 60: ...rd facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are fiom 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18kg and about 26 to40 inches 66to 102cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible re...

Page 61: ...kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use la...

Page 62: ...ather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you putyour child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A ch...

Page 63: ...sk your Chevrolet dealer to put one in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you howto do it Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap and that the...

Page 64: ...aint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 2 Put the restraint on the seat Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety be...

Page 65: ...to 4 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you mayfind it helpful to use your knee to push down o...

Page 66: ...the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if...

Page 67: ...onthe child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint asyou tighten the belt directions to be sure it is...

Page 68: ...acing child restraint in therear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlierpart about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the...

Page 69: ...eeded If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck putit behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the...

Page 70: ...ferent To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child pas...

Page 71: ...only one person at a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the childis sosmall that the shoulder belt is very closeto the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of t...

Page 72: ...way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could causeseriousor fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion...

Page 73: ...keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob 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 orfrayed get a new one...

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Page 77: ...lant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transaxle Only Shifting Outof Park P Automatic Transaxle Parking Your Vehi...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the tag in a safe place If you lose your key you ll be able to have a new one made easily using the tag NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new fe...

Page 80: ...being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will befar better off whenever you drive yourvehicle I There are several ways...

Page 81: ...ortion of the switch to unlock your doors The leveron each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature Your vehicle is equipped with rear doo...

Page 82: ...3 Do the same forthe other rear door The rear door lock will nowwork normally Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle open your door and set thelocks from the inside Then get out and clos...

Page 83: ...zed service facility could void authorization to use this equipment This system hasa range of about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normalfor any remot...

Page 84: ...nterior lamps will come on for 40 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned on Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter...

Page 85: ...bly time to change the battery NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace th...

Page 86: ...t the same time 3 Hold the buttonsfor at least five seconds During this time the doors should lock and unlock once This confirms the resynchronization If the doors do not lock and unlock see your deal...

Page 87: ...your vehiclewith the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicleand open the driver s door you ll hear a chime remindingyou to rem...

Page 88: ...theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system The system is armed once the key is removed from the ignition Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a...

Page 89: ...broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings Don t towa trailer duringbreak in See Towinga...

Page 90: ...sition startsthe engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return toRUN for normal driving Note that even if the engine is not running the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are...

Page 91: ...UTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only NOTICE Don t try toshift to PARK P if your Chevrolet is moving If...

Page 92: ...the way to the floor and holding it there as you holdthe key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down fo...

Page 93: ...then stops it could be floodedw i t htoo much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in STARTfor a maximurn of 15seconds This cl...

Page 94: ...In very cold weather 0O F 18O 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 shouldbe plugged in a...

Page 95: ...it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer dependson the outside temperature the kind of...

Page 96: ...lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehic...

Page 97: ...our vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle backand forth to get outof snow ice or sand without damaging your t...

Page 98: ...105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position givesyou even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can useit on very steep hills or in deep snow ormud If the selector lever...

Page 99: ...are some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D 0 When driving on hilly winding roads When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel e...

Page 100: ...E If your front wheels can trotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop wh...

Page 101: ...dofor SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch ped...

Page 102: ...comes on you can shift to the next higher gearif weather road andtraffic conditions let you For the best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on While you accelerate it i orma...

Page 103: ...r rear brakesto overheat You may have to replace them and you could alsodamage other parts of your vehicle ShiftingInto PARK P AutomaticTransaxle Only It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif...

Page 104: ...move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set And if you leave the vehicle withthe engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could...

Page 105: ...of PARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Automatic Transaxle Your vehicle has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakesbefore you can shift fromPARK P when the ignition is...

Page 106: ...nds strange Your vehicle getsrusty underneath 0 Your vehiclewas damagedin a collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done corr...

Page 107: ...with the engine running Another closed in placecan be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index It can bedangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever isnot fully in PARK P with the parking brakef...

Page 108: ...nition is on In addition in four door models each rearpassenger door has a control switch for its ownwindow To stop the window while it is lowering briefly press the switch forward then release To rai...

Page 109: ...your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel holdthe steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wh...

Page 110: ...he arrows don t flash rapidly a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all...

Page 111: ...l Move the stalk to DELAY then rotate the inner band and choose the delay you want Rotate the innerband up for a shorterinterval between wiper cycles Rotate the band down fora longer interval between...

Page 112: ...ather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Cruise Control If Equipped 1 I I With cruise control you can m...

Page 113: ...l on slippery roads Cruise control can be dangerous on Setting Cruise Control If you leaveyour cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you...

Page 114: ...to a higher speed 0 Use the accelerator pedal toget to a higher speed Push the SET button at the endof the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed...

Page 115: ...or pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control...

Page 116: ...kerLamps Taillamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights Turn the band to the right all the way to turn the lamps off Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver s door with the ignition off and the lamps on you wil...

Page 117: ...the DRL are on only your high beam headlamps will be on at reduced brightness The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When you turn on the hea...

Page 118: ...t panel intensity control Push the top of the switch to turn the fog lamps on Push the bottom of the switch to turn the fog lamps off When using fog lamps the parking lamps or low beam headlamps must...

Page 119: ...ff after about40 seconds or when the ignition is turned on after all the doors have been closed If the ignition hasbeen off for less than two minutes the lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for abo...

Page 120: ...your vehicle s battery When anyinterior lamp trunk reading dome glove box etc is left on andthe ignition is turned off the battery rundown protection system will automatically turn the lamp off after...

Page 121: ...ew mirror should be adjusted so you canjust see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Adjust the driver s side outside mirror with the control lever on the dr...

Page 122: ...ver s seat Then move thecontrol in the direction you want the mirror to move Adjust each mirror so you canjust see the sideof your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position The mi...

Page 123: ...ole Convenience Net If Equipped Your vehicle may havea convenience net You ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from...

Page 124: ...ady That can makeit overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element To clean the front ashtray push down on the snuffer plate lift the ashtray outthen empty it To clean the rear ashtray openit p...

Page 125: ...failure Convertible Top If Equipped The following steps explain the proper operation of your convertible top NOTICE 0 0 0 Remove any items from the convertibletop storage area before you lower the top...

Page 126: ...N 2 Turn the ignition to RUN 3 Lower the side door windows to avoid wear to the weatherstrips 4 Push the button in thelatch handle and turn the handle down to unhook the latch pins from theholes over...

Page 127: ...the locked position Installing theBoot 1 From inside the vehicle pull the tab on the rear seat to fold down the seat See Fold Down Rear Seat in the Index 2 Open the trunk and remove both boot side co...

Page 128: ...nel Place the rear flap of the boot side cover in the trunk lid opening aligning the eyelet C over the boot snap ball stud D 4 Attach the two snaps on the inside flap of the side cover tothe top of th...

Page 129: ...d the lowered top 6 Go to the rear of the vehicle Place the boot center cover along the trunk lid opening Align one snap on the corner of the boot to the ball stud and push forward Repeat for other sn...

Page 130: ...king brake andshift your automatic transaxleto PARK P or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL N 2 Open the trunkand leave it open 3 From inside the vehicle fold down the rear seatback See Fold Down RearSe...

Page 131: ...stud D Raise the back of the boot side cover to unhook the tab A from the slot B in the quarter trim panel Do the same on the other side 7 Store both boot side covers inthe trunk 8 Close the trunk 9...

Page 132: ...windows to avoid wear to the weatherstrips 4 Push the button in the latch handle and rotate the handle down 5 Push the handle forward toward the windshield and hold it until the convertible top is fu...

Page 133: ...handle down 3 Open the trunk If your vehicle loses power or something else happens that prevents you from raising the top electrically you may need to raise the top manually This will allow you to saf...

Page 134: ...ndows do not work leave the doors open Position one person on eachside of the vehicle Carefully liftthe top by grasping the front corners of the top not the linkage NOTICE Do not attempt to force the...

Page 135: ...ownon the top and rotate the latch handleup to lock the convertible top Be sure the top is latched securely on both sides 10 Press the bypass switchup to the NORMAL 11 Close the trunk OPERATION positi...

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Page 137: ...ive safely and economically The main componentsof your instrument panel are 1 Instrument Panel Intensity Control 2 TurnSignaVMultifunctionLever 3 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 4 IgnitionSwitch 5 Wind...

Page 138: ...vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters which include indicatorwarning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about those that apply to the...

Page 139: ...P R N D 3 2 1 APPLY BRAKETO SHIFT FROM PARK Optional Cluster 2 63...

Page 140: ...bel must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer If Equipped The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven s...

Page 141: ...a problem withone of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the enginejust to let you know they re working If...

Page 142: ...he light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the...

Page 143: ...io and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking...

Page 144: ...r engine and it will stay on forthree seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF Or ifthe light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition of...

Page 145: ...come on and stay on To turn the system back on move the shift lever back to a position other than FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 The warning light should go off See Enhanced Traction System in the Index for mor...

Page 146: ...y when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active 9 H TEMP Your vehicle is equipped with one of these ga...

Page 147: ...ptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The CHECK ENGINE light comeson to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be...

Page 148: ...center diagnosis and service may berequired If the LightIs Flashing The followingmay prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducingvehiclespeed 0 Avoidinghardaccelerations 0 Avoidingsteepuphill...

Page 149: ...you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may n...

Page 150: ...t to show you it is working but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right aw...

Page 151: ...vehicle fails to start see Passlock in the Index If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Pas...

Page 152: ...d get more soon Here are four things that someowners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage 0 0 0 0 At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F FULL It ta...

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Page 155: ...Systems Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control AM FM Stereo 3 9 3 11 3 16 3 20 3 22 3 22 3 23 3 24 3 24 3 24 AM FM Ster...

Page 156: ...nob all the way to the left to OFF In any other setting the fan will run continuously Temperature Knob The center knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn this knob towar...

Page 157: ...n speed To turn thefan off turn the mode knob all the way to the left to OFF In any other setting the fan will run continuously The fan must beon to run the air conditioning compressor Temperature Kno...

Page 158: ...he air conditioner compressor The indicator light above the button will glow when the air conditioning compressor is running You don t have to press the button to runthe compressor in MAX or DEFROST A...

Page 159: ...ded useVENT to direct outside air through your vehicle Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies...

Page 160: ...the side vents toward theside windows For increased airflow to the side vents close the centervents Rear Window Defogger If Equipped The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from th...

Page 161: ...ithinfive seconds press and hold the right arrow onthe SEEK button until the correct minute appears Press and hold the left arrow on the SEEK button untilthe correct hour appears Setting the Clockfor...

Page 162: ...n the desired station 4 Press SET SET will appear onthe display 5 Press and holdone of the four numbered buttons within five seconds The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you...

Page 163: ...th the ignition off by pressing theRECALL knob When the radio is playing press this button to recall the station frequency Finding a Station AM FM Press the lower knobto switch betweenAM FM1 and FM2 T...

Page 164: ...one BASS Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease bass TREB Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease treble If a stationis weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusti...

Page 165: ...ess and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset theCLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset CD Adapter Kits 3 Inserttheadapter 4 Within five seconds pressand hold the REV and...

Page 166: ...se radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re notusing it SEEK Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station The sound will mute while seeking SCA...

Page 167: ...tting will switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will go blank If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not...

Page 168: ...ets the pre emphasis Anytime a tape is inserted the top side is selected to play first PREV 1 Press this buttonor the left SEEK arrow to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selecti...

Page 169: ...ress this button to remove the tape The radio will play EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio offif this buttonis pressed first If you lea...

Page 170: ...h on the controlring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Playingthe Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob to the right T...

Page 171: ...your pushbuttons for a few seconds The radiowill scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons except those stations with weak reception The AUTO TONE setting stored for that pushbutton...

Page 172: ...between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a CompactDisc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in The...

Page 173: ...long it has been playing elapsed time The track number also appearswhen you change the volumeor when a new track starts to play AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in theplayer Th...

Page 174: ...e NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and youmust start the procedure overat Step 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Write down any three or fou...

Page 175: ...contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN Turn the rad...

Page 176: ...e loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radioto a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the...

Page 177: ...assette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is av...

Page 178: ...may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original...

Page 179: ...I NOTES 3 25...

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Page 181: ...Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving 4 21 4 22 4 22 4 24 4 28 4 31 4 33 4 40...

Page 182: ...entable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in frontof you is going...

Page 183: ...cohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obviousway to solve this highway safety problem is forpeople never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if p...

Page 184: ...ited States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how muchalcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person dr...

Page 185: ...not been drinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affectedby evena small amountof alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal...

Page 186: ...ther it s pavement or gravel thecondition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes theweight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking So...

Page 187: ...t your brake pedal moves or pulses a little This isnormal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Her...

Page 188: ...leave enough roomup ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel a slight...

Page 189: ...ver is in any position other than FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should use the other shift lever positions only when necessary See Automatic Transa...

Page 190: ...n the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through...

Page 191: ...your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right dependingon...

Page 192: ...ly Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an errorin ju...

Page 193: ...are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the bli...

Page 194: ...do not have the EnhancedTraction System orif the transaxle shift lever isnot in the OVERDRIVE 0 position then an acceleration skid is alsobest handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If...

Page 195: ...Your headlamps can lightup only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night asin the d...

Page 196: ...t repeatedly Remember that yourheadlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headla...

Page 197: ...equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or whe...

Page 198: ...on the road If you can seereflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds Th...

Page 199: ...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 timeand energy See th...

Page 200: ...to the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on yourturn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on...

Page 201: ...eit done before startingout Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Chevrolet dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are so...

Page 202: ...road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What canyou do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 0 Make sureyour vehicle is well ventila...

Page 203: ...tion off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do a l l the work of slowing down They could getso hot thatthey wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none goingdown a h i l l You...

Page 204: ...mall 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 youwill be drivingu...

Page 205: ...gins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have theEnhanced Traction...

Page 206: ...e sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surfaceof a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear If you see a patchof ice ah...

Page 207: ...he engine to keep warm but be careful Snowcan trap exhaust gases unaer your vehicle This can cause deadlyCO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or sme...

Page 208: ...serve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable fromthe cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you ca...

Page 209: ...Positions in the Index with a clamping device designed for towing an Towing Your Vehicle From the Front Without a Dolly You may tow your vehicle with all fourwheels on the ground if you have a four sp...

Page 210: ...the CLWPCM fuse in the instrument panel fuse block steering wheel NOTICE Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 65 mph 110km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged Towing Your Vehicle from...

Page 211: ...weight that you can carry This weight is calledthe Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP DATE GVWR GAWR FR...

Page 212: ...d injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash 0 0 Put things in thetrunk or rear area of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly I f you hav...

Page 213: ...4 speed automatic transaxle and the proper trailer towing equipment To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight ofthe Trailer that ap...

Page 214: ...ictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Do not tow when the ambient temperature i...

Page 215: ...u must add the tongue loadto the GVW becauseyour vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum loadcapacity A B If yo...

Page 216: ...your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the...

Page 217: ...railer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal lon...

Page 218: ...the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades NOTICE Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles 9 6km Extended higher than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result and...

Page 219: ...e place chocks under the trailer wheels When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then...

Page 220: ...ou find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodicallyto see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Engine Cooling When Trai...

Page 221: ...f i NOTES 4 41...

Page 222: ...f i NOTES 4 42...

Page 223: ...can occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 14 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 16 5 23 5 23 5 33 5 34 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Fla...

Page 224: ...l lamps will flash on and off Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and e...

Page 225: ...that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or puang it won t work and itcould damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a...

Page 226: ...in NEUTRAL N before setting the parking brake unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turnoff all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save bot...

Page 227: ...ntains acid 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 thejumper cables don thav...

Page 228: ...etal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good 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...

Page 229: ...attery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine fora while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs...

Page 230: ...ons may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed with sling type equipment 0 The make model and...

Page 231: ...clamped in a straight aheadposition with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brak...

Page 232: ...d all the information in Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section Attach T hook chains into the slots in the bottom of the floor pan just behind the front wheels on both sides These slots are to be...

Page 233: ...e a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the grou...

Page 234: ...in Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section Alsobe sure to use the proper hookup for your particular vehicle Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the bottomof the frame rail j...

Page 235: ...ough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise vehicle until adequate clearance is...

Page 236: ...eeor hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyoneaway from the vehicleuntil it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant beforeyou open the hood If you keep driving whe...

Page 237: ...traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for four speed automatic or DRIVE D for three speed automatic transaxles If you no longer have t...

Page 238: ...u decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see 2 2LEngine A Coolant SurgeTank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2 4L Engine A Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B Electric...

Page 239: ...hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system I L s and radiatorhoses and othei n g L parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do youcan be burned Don t run the e...

Page 240: ...lant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you doit See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information Steam and scald...

Page 241: ...oper coolant mixture will Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture Withplain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overhea...

Page 242: ...l and it will burn if the engineparts are hot enough Don t spillcoolanton ahot engine 1 You can removethe coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank press...

Page 243: ...2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Then fill the coolantsurge tank with the proper mixture up totheFULL COLD mark 5 21...

Page 244: ...he coolant surge tank may be lower If the levelis lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches theFULL COLD mark 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the p...

Page 245: ...ontrol by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well offthe road if possible If a tire goesflat the next part shows...

Page 246: ...emoving the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover to the left to removeit Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare T...

Page 247: ...ff the adapter and removethe spare tire I I Remove thejack and wheel wrench from thetrunk Your vehicle s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray Remove the band around the jack 1 L The tools y...

Page 248: ...heel wrench remove the plastic nut caps if equipped 2 On some models a cover plate must be removed to find the wheel nuts Carefully use the wedge end of the wheel wrench to pry it off Then use the whe...

Page 249: ...raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put thecompact spare tire near you A CAUTION G ng under a vehiclewl1m it isJaLried uk1s dangerous...

Page 250: ...right Raise the vehicle far enough off the groundso there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 5 Remove all of the wheel nuts 6 If you have a wheel cover use your fingers to carefully pull the whe...

Page 251: ...the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to dothis but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rustor dirt off hCAUTION I Never use oil or gr...

Page 252: ...come off This could leadto an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get newGM original equipment wheel nuts Stopsomewhere as soonas you can and have the...

Page 253: ...Storingajack a tire orother equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment couldstrike someone Store all these in the proper pla...

Page 254: ...nt could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare isfor temporary use only Replace the compact sparetire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in...

Page 255: ...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 256: ...on t spin the wheels above35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer For information about using tire chains on your vekfe see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn yo...

Page 257: ...b NOTES 5 35...

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Page 259: ...Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Three Speed Only Automatic Transaxle Fluid Four Speed Only Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pres...

Page 260: ...o do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper Chevrolet Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manu...

Page 261: ...ed 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 by t...

Page 262: ...or whether or not his fuel containsMMT 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 perfo...

Page 263: ...ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following addressfor advice Just tell us where you re going and g...

Page 264: ...hen unscrew the cap all the way The capis behind a hinged door on the right side of your vehicle While refueling hang the tethered cap inside the fuel door by placing the fuel cap strap in the strap h...

Page 265: ...k and emissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a PortableFuel Container Never fill a portablefuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity di...

Page 266: ...lubricants and important parts underhood Hood Release A CAUTION I Things that burncan get on hot engineparts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield was...

Page 267: ...ce a year Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Thenlift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop...

Page 268: ...nt Surge Tank B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C Engine OilFill CapDipstick D Brake Fluid Reservoir E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped F Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick If Equipped G Ai...

Page 269: ...ou ll see A Coolant Surge Tank B Engine Oil Fill Cap C Engine Oil Dipstick D Power SteeringFluid Reservoir E Brake Fluid Reservoir F Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped G Battery H Air Cleane...

Page 270: ...warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Check the oil here if you have a 2 2L engine Check the oil here if you have a 2 4L engine The dipstick s handle will be a yellow ring Turn off the enginean...

Page 271: ...rk then you ll need to add at least one quartof oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index I N...

Page 272: ...ure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container This is where you add oil if you have a 2 4L engine Be sureto fill it enough to put the level somewherein the proper ope...

Page 273: ...above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils suchas SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For...

Page 274: ...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 275: ...ttery To check or replace the filter remove the screwsthat hold the cover on andlift the cover Be sure to reinstall the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly Refer to the Maintenance Schedu...

Page 276: ...when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid Three SpeedOnly When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid...

Page 277: ...g 0 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 pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at n...

Page 278: ...out again 1 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back inall...

Page 279: ...y 50 000miles 83 000 k m if the vehicleis mainly driven underone or more of these conditions 0 In heavy city traffic wherethe outsidetemperature In hilly or mountainous terrain It is not necessaryto c...

Page 280: ...w to Check Because thisoperation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this doneat your Chevrolet dealership ServiceDepartment If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions h...

Page 281: ...back in all the way and remove it 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must bebetween the ADD and FULL marks Note Fluid may appear at the bottom of the dipstick...

Page 282: ...in all the way then flip the Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkagein your vehicle is self adjusting The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid It isn t a good i...

Page 283: ...blem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to265 F 129 C...

Page 284: ...ngine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could beburned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you us...

Page 285: ...and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot When your engineis c...

Page 286: ...sure it is tight Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE Your surge tank cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap andmust be tightly installedto prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheatin...

Page 287: ...mentis cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the capand wipe the dipstick with a cleanrag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then removethe cap again and look at the...

Page 288: ...ll NOTICE 0 When usingconcentrated washer fluid followthe manufacturer s instructionsfor adding water 0 Don t mixwater with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage...

Page 289: ...on 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 fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fl...

Page 290: ...l or they may not even work at all Thiscould cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE 0 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of minera...

Page 291: ...lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Properly to...

Page 292: ...and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle...

Page 293: ...ns on the bulb package Battery Every new Chevrolet hasan ACDelco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time fora new battery werecornend an ACDelco Freedom battery Get...

Page 294: ...ers that hold the shield in place 2 Remove the other bolt that anchors the headlamp assembly Pull the headlamp assembly toward the front of the vehicle to access the bulbassembly When replacing the dr...

Page 295: ...et is properly seated into the wedge shaped retainer the plastic locking tab Rear Exterior Taillamps and Rear Turn Signal Lamps For the type of bulb to use see ReplacementBulbs in the Index The follow...

Page 296: ...assembly 3 Replace the bulb in the socket by aligning the tabs and turning clockwise Center High Mounted Stoplamp Models Without a Spoiler If you have a four door sedan the Center High Mounted Stoplam...

Page 297: ...t a flat screwdriver into the slot at the rear of the lens 2 With the screwdriver push the tab rearward to release the lamp lens 3 Push the lens forward to release the two tabs at the front of the len...

Page 298: ...ndshield wiper arm away from 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly the windshield toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2 Poorly mainta...

Page 299: ...r sdoor showsthe correct inflation pressuresfor your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1mile 1 6km NOTICE Don t let anyon...

Page 300: ...oking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirtand moisture Tire...

Page 301: ...aces where the wheel 1 attachesto the vehicle In an emergency youcan use a clothor a paper towel to do this but be sure to use ascraper or wire brush later if you 1 need to to get all the rust or dirt...

Page 302: ...your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will befollowed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same s...

Page 303: ...formance of tires depends upon the actual conditionsof their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road charac...

Page 304: ...If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if...

Page 305: ...n accident Ifyou haveto replace a wheel usea new GM original equipmentwheel ireChains NOTICE If your vehicle has P195165R15 or P205 55R16 size tires don t use tire chains They can damage your vehicle...

Page 306: ...can behazardous Some are toxic Others canburst into flameif youstrike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes ina closed space When you use anyth...

Page 307: ...e they set Carefully scrape off anyexcess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change toa clean area often A soft brush may be usedif stains are stubborn If a ring forms afterspot cleaning clean thee...

Page 308: ...ions for Fabric Protection Your vehicle has upholstery that has been treated with Scotchgard Fabric Protector a 3M product It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water whichare the carriers of most...

Page 309: ...scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Clean...

Page 310: ...dex Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry th...

Page 311: ...Don tuse droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can detergents harsh cleaners solvents or bleaching agents damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicleas...

Page 312: ...th mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surfaceof these wheelsis similar to the painted surface of your vehicle...

Page 313: ...rust can occur on the underbody parts such asfuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody wit...

Page 314: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 56...

Page 315: ...ts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th characterin your VINis the engine code This code willhelp you identify your engine specifications and replacement...

Page 316: ...hicle inthe Index Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses Should your headlamps fail to function have your headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuse The windshield wip...

Page 317: ...ver havea problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrowone that has the same amperage Just pick some featureof your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette...

Page 318: ...nt Cluster Powertrain Control Module Daytime Running Lamps Multiport Fuel Injection Windshield Wipers Windshield Washers Automatic Transaxle Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock A C Compressor Cruise Contr...

Page 319: ...tic Connector Instrument Panel Lights Warning Chimes Powertrain Control Module Left Headlamp Fog Lamp 2 24 Fuse INT LAMP IGN R HDLP Usage Alarm Module Illuminated Entry Warning Chimes Overhead Lamps M...

Page 320: ...to check the fuses Fuse IGN BATT 1 BATT 2 ABS COOLING FAN TACH BLO PCM AIC ABSEVO GEN Usage Ignition Switch Circuits Power ACC Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits Anti Lock Brake System Engine Coolin...

Page 321: ...lowing approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for more information EngineCrankcase 4 0 quarts 3 8 L Automatic...

Page 322: ...efrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your deale...

Page 323: ...hes 458 0 cm Convertible 180 3inches 458 0cm Width Coupe 75 4 inches 1 9 1 6 cm Sedan 75 4 inches 191 6 cm Convertible 75 4inches 191 6cm Height Coupe 53 2 inches 135 1 cm Sedan 54 9 inches 1 39 4 cm...

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Page 327: ...ssion control performance 7 2 7 4 7 5 7 5 7 6 Introduction Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip City Definition Short TripKity Intervals Long Tripmighway Definition Long Trip HighwayInterv...

Page 328: ...ironment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle m...

Page 329: ...n See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It alsoexplains what youcan easily do to help keep your vehicle in good con...

Page 330: ...ur dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done andwhen you should schedule them If you go to your dealerfor your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported se...

Page 331: ...onex or other commercial application Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5000 km Engine Oil and Filter Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Chassis Lubrication Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner F...

Page 332: ...e or every 12 months whichever occursfirst Chassis Lubrication or every12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000Miles 50 000 km Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System Inspection 2 2LCod...

Page 333: ...nance item will not nullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed a...

Page 334: ...Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or...

Page 335: ...mission Control Service if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 18 000 Miles 30 000 km Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Lubricate chassis components o...

Page 336: ...footnote Also see footnote 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter o...

Page 337: ...proper 33 000 Miles 55 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service MILEAGE 36 000 Miles 60000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 m...

Page 338: ...ation in the Indexfor proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whi...

Page 339: ...r moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi policeor d...

Page 340: ...pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95 000 km 17 Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0 Chan...

Page 341: ...y 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 66...

Page 342: ...Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0 Chang...

Page 343: ...ormation See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 kun 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter...

Page 344: ...Replace air cleaner filter 0 Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket An Emission ControlService See footnote An Emission Control Service for any damage Replaceparts...

Page 345: ...rs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotatio...

Page 346: ...r I DATE I In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid...

Page 347: ...ance item will not nullify 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 a...

Page 348: ...ngine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire...

Page 349: ...every 12months whichever occursfirst Seefootnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote An Emi...

Page 350: ...ter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emissi...

Page 351: ...months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Servic...

Page 352: ...See footnote 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0 Replace air cleaner filter Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket 0 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR sys...

Page 353: ...ngine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for pr...

Page 354: ...on See footnote Also see footnote 0 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 2 2LCode 4 engine only 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for r6pir 97 500 Miles 162500 km Ch...

Page 355: ...hen doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle underany of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing Manual tr...

Page 356: ...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 coolantlevel and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary Se...

Page 357: ...Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Manual Transaxle in the Index Checkfor leaks A fluid loss may indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired if needed Aut...

Page 358: ...llow the steps below 1 2 3 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake NOTE D...

Page 359: ...try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle s BTSI needs service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking b...

Page 360: ...ownhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from th...

Page 361: ...place seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open...

Page 362: ...inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in fi equent brakin g Caliper KnucMe Maintenance Inspection If youoperate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated b...

Page 363: ...distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Delco Supreme11 Brake Fluid Hydraulic Brake FLUIDLUBRICANT equivalentDOT 3 Brake Fluid...

Page 364: ...cant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 CategoryLB or GC LB GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM PartNo 1051515 or equivalent USAGE Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood...

Page 365: ...are performed record the the following record pages Also you should retain all date odometer reading and who performed the service maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio in the boxes pr...

Page 366: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 40...

Page 367: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7 41...

Page 368: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I 7 42...

Page 369: ...the United StatesGovernment Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada 8 2 8 4 8 5 8 7 8 8 8 9 Cu...

Page 370: ...However if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with amember of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly r...

Page 371: ...help outsideof the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate InMexico 525 625 3256 0 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S Virgin Island...

Page 372: ...nter P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Own...

Page 373: ...number will provide you over the phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved overthe phone our advisors have access to a nationwide networkof dealer re...

Page 374: ...unction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasersof 1998 Chevrolet passenger car and light duty trucks Please see your selling dealer for d...

Page 375: ...following available to give to the advisor 0 VehicleIdentificationNumber VIN 0 Licenseplatenumber Vehicle color 0 Vehiclelocation Telephone number where youcan be reached Vehiclemileage Description o...

Page 376: ...Note All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your Chevrolet dealer service management Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs Chevrolet Courtesy Transportation is not pa...

Page 377: ...y 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...

Page 378: ...olet 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 U...

Page 379: ...pe you ll notify us Please callus at 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada pleasecall us at 1 800 263 3777 Eng...

Page 380: ...nsfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instruc...

Page 381: ...Owner s ManualWithout Potlfolio 1998 1 0 00...

Page 382: ...b NOTES 8 14...

Page 383: ...Lock 2 68 4 7 Brake System Warning Light 2 68 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 20 Appearancecare 6 48 Appearance Care Materials 6 56 Arbitration Program 8 9 Servicing 1 29 Ashtrays 2 48 Audio Systems...

Page 384: ...11 Care 3 23 CD Adapter Kit 3 15 CDCare 3 24 CDPlayer 3 16 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 20 Center Console Storage Area 2 47 Center High Mounted StoplampBulb Replacement 6 38 6 39 Center Rear Passenger P...

Page 385: ...47 Convertible Top Bypassswitch 2 57 Cleaning 6 53 Installing the Boot 2 51 Lowering 2 49 Lowering Manually 2 57 Raising 2 56 Raising Manually 2 57 Removing the Boot 2 54 Convex Outside Mirror 2 46 Co...

Page 386: ...oolant 6 25 Coolant Heater 2 18 Coolant Level Check 7 30 CoolantTemperatureGage 2 70 Exhaust 2 10 2 30 2 31 4 27 4 36 Fuse Block 6 62 Identification 6 57 OilLevelCheck 7 30 Overheating 5 14 Running Wh...

Page 387: ...CircuitBreakers 6 59 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature 2 70 Fuel 2 76 Speedometer 2 64 Tachometer 2 65 GAWR 4 31 Gear Positions Automatic Transaxle 2 20 Gear Positions Manual Transaxle 2 24 Gross Axle...

Page 388: ...e 5 25 Jump Starting 5 3 K e y Lock Cylinders Service 7 32 Key Release Button 2 15 KeylessEntry System 2 6 Keys 2 2 Labels 4 31 Certification 4 31 Service Parts Identification 6 57 Tire Loading Inform...

Page 389: ...Services 7 30 PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 7 35 RecommendedFluidsandLubricants 7 37 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 ShortTripKity Definition 7 5 ShortTrip CityIntervals 7 5 Maintenance Underbody...

Page 390: ...6 58 Remote Control Mirror 2 46 Passing 4 12 Steering 4 10 6 29 Steering Fluid 6 29 Windows 2 32 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 22 Problemson the Road 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 11 8 12 Rad...

Page 391: ...correctUsage 1 18 1 53 1 54 LapBelt 1 36 Lap Shoulder 1 14 1 30 LargerChildren 1 52 PassengerPosition 1 23 1 30 1 36 QuestionsandAnswers 1 12 Rear Comfort Guides 1 33 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Posit...

Page 392: ...ine 6 65 Speedometer 2 64 SRS 1 23 Stains Cleaning 6 50 Manuals Ordering 8 11 8 12 ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 29 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Starter Switch Check 7 32 Startin...

Page 393: ...0 TowingYourVehicle 5 8 Towing YourVehicle From the Front 4 28 4 29 Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear 4 30 Trailer Backingup 4 37 Brakes 4 36 Driving on Grades 4 38 Driving with 4 36 Following Distanc...

Page 394: ...erFluid Windshield 6 30 WashingYourVehicle 6 52 Weatherstrips 6 52 Wheel Alignment 6 46 Nut Torque 5 30 6 64 Replacement 6 46 UsedReplacement 6 47 Wrench 5 25 Windows 2 32 Auto Down 2 32 Power 2 32 Wi...

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