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Summary of Contents for 1998 Prizm

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Page 4: ...TO TOPICS QUICKLY FOR INFORMATION NOT lNCf Wearlng a safety belt currecrly IS U I I UI tWL and your passengerscan do This sectionc information about safety belt usage air b i 5 F...

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Page 7: ...rive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what todo if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the...

Page 8: ...e General Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the ro...

Page 9: ...m making carriages tomaking cars forming half the team that gave birth to Chevrolet Louis Chevrolet the other half of the team at the wheel of his experimental Classic Six which entered production in...

Page 10: ...iv In I932 Chevrolet introduced the Synchro Mesh transmission and offered ahost of accessories including such niceties as aclock white Corvettes launched the I first use o f a I 1...

Page 11: ...included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray the sporty Camaro and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8 L I The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American I public and was powered bya...

Page 12: ...l 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 hurt...

Page 13: ...ng that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be coveredby your warranty and it could be costly Butthe notice will tell you whatto do to help avoid the damage When you read other ma...

Page 14: ...ou and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS ee TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your control...

Page 15: ...t Controls Safety Belts They re forEveryone 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 Rig...

Page 16: ...hicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuseyou or makeyou push a pedal whenyou don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift thelever under thefront...

Page 17: ...ake sure it s locked into position Pull up on the lever and the seatwill go to itsoriginal upright position But don t have a seatback reclinedif your vehicleis moving A CAUTION I Sitting in a reclined...

Page 18: ...int up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of yourears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Pull up to raise the restraint To lower it push the relea...

Page 19: ...g the button pull on the head restraint to make sure it issecure Rear Folding Seatback If Equipped You can fold either side of the seatback down in your vehicle for more cargo space On vehicles witha...

Page 20: ...emoval earlier in this section 2 Remove the rear center lap shoulderbelt latchby using a key to press the release button 3 Pull the release on the driver s sidein the trunk Repeat the procedure for th...

Page 21: ...afety belts properly It also tells you some things you should notdo with safetybelts And it explains the air bag system 1 CAUTION Don t let anyoneride where heor she can t wear a safety belt properly...

Page 22: ...up See Safety Belt ReminderLight in the Index In moststates and Canadianprovinces the lawsays to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never knowif you ll be ina crash If you do have a crash you...

Page 23: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride inor on anything you goas fast as it goes I I I Take the simplest vehicle Supposeit sjust a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 9...

Page 24: ...I Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keepsgoing until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 10...

Page 25: ...panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slowdown as thevehicle does You get more time tostop You stop over more distance and yourstrongest bones takethe forces That s why safety beltsmake suc...

Page 26: ...lts not instead ofthem Every air bag system ever offered for salehas requiredthe use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protectio...

Page 27: ...art describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the...

Page 28: ...s just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen...

Page 29: ...position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you movethe adjuster to where you want it try to moveit down withoutsqueezing the release button to make sure...

Page 30: ...lt is too loose It won tgive nearly as much protectionthis way You can be seriously hurt if youihoulc 0 belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The sho...

Page 31: ...ou can be seriouslyinjured 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 causes...

Page 32: ...seriouslyinjured if youwear the shoulder belt 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 wouldapply too much f...

Page 33: ...isted 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 beltis twisted make it straight so it can work...

Page 34: ...u candamage both 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 t...

Page 35: ...belt go back all the way and start again Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems Your vehicle has air bags a Next Generation reduced force frontal air bag for t...

Page 36: ...nd right front passenger are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something Theyaren t designed to inflateat all in rollover rear side or low speed...

Page 37: ...led This is true even though your vehiclehas reduced force frontalair bags Air bags plus CAUTION Continued I lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infa...

Page 38: ...driver sfrontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bagis in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impactair bag is in the...

Page 39: ...the bag mightnot inflate properly or it might forcethe object into thatperson The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach...

Page 40: ...impact air bags are not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant A side impact air bag will only deploy on the si...

Page 41: ...s and only inmoderate to severe side collisions for the driver sand right front passenger s side impact air bags What will yousee after an air bag inflates After an air baginflates it quickly deflates...

Page 42: ...e frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors are activated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Let only qualified technicians wor...

Page 43: ...icle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle Your dealer and the Prizm ServiceManual have information about ser...

Page 44: ...vehicle whoare wearing safety belts Rear Seat Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt All three rearseating positions havelap shoulder belts Here s howto wear one properly i 1 Pick up the latch plate an...

Page 45: ...lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulderpart I I 1 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash th...

Page 46: ...ery quickly out of the retractor A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should...

Page 47: ...le ina vehicle I r Childr 7 anAR 3ies Children who are upagainst or very close to an air bag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has reduced force...

Page 48: ...all enough for one is always properly restrained in a childor infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neckis weak a...

Page 49: ...crash During a crash a baby will becomeso heavy youcan t hold it For example ina crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 55 kg baby will suddenly becomea 240 lbe 110kg forceon your arm...

Page 50: ...lyby children who weigh between22 and 66 pounds 10 and 30kg and whose heightis between 33 5 and50 inches 850 and 1270mm and whoare capable of sitting upright alone The child shouldalso be at least one...

Page 51: ...on the vehicle s seat cushion and use the vehicle s adult safety belts A CAUTION I BEFOREYOU USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT BE SURETHE TOP OF THE CHILD S SHOULDERSIS BELOW THE SLOTS THAT THE HARNESS GOES T...

Page 52: ...rip on the top of the seatbackand lower the child restraint cushion If a head restraint is not installed on the seatback properly it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver Peo...

Page 53: ...nt so that the front side faces the rearof the vehicle Lower the head restraint so that it touches the top of the seatback Make sure there is no gap between the lower edge of the head restraint and th...

Page 54: ...icle s regular seat and use the vehicle s adult safety belts WARNING FAILURETO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER SINSTRUCTIONSON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKINGTHE VEHIC...

Page 55: ...ss Place the harness over the child s shoulder 8 Push the latch plate B into the buckle until it clicks Be sure the buckle is free of anyforeign objects that may prevent youfrom securing thelatch plat...

Page 56: ...oth latch platesto make sure they are secure 12 Now fasten theleft and righthalves of the shoulder harness clip together The purpose of this clip is to help keep the harness positioned on the child s...

Page 57: ...pper body in a sudden stop or crash The child could be seriously injured Make sure the harness clip is properlyfastened 13 Pull the shoulder harness adjustment strap C firmly until the harness is snug...

Page 58: ...e child s shouldersby moving the clip up or down along the harness On each side of the harness the shoulder part should be centered on the child s shoulder The 1 Unfastenthe shoulderharness clip harne...

Page 59: ...Child Restraint Always properly store the built in child restraint before using the vehicle s lap shoulder belt 1 Fasten the harness clip 4 Removethe child from the child restraint cushion 2 Remove th...

Page 60: ...strap to the 5 Fold the child restraint cushion up into the seatback child restraint cushion Make sure the harness is Make sure the harnessadjustment strap is folded up unlatched andthe buckle strap...

Page 61: ...6 Attach the flapto the fastenerstrip on the top of 7 Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the seatback the seatback 8 Lower the head restraint 1 47...

Page 62: ...to have parts replaced after a crash See Checking Your Restraint Systems and ReplacingSeat and RestraintSystemParts After a Crash in theIndex Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ri...

Page 63: ...e center of the vehicle A rear facing infantrestraint B positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle Rear facing infant restraints are designed for infantsof up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about o...

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Page 65: ...rd facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible...

Page 66: ...n a vehicle If it is it will havea label saying thatit meets Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards Then follow the instructionsfor the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraintitself...

Page 67: ...a rear facing child restraint in the rearseat CAUTION Continued You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far b...

Page 68: ...when and as theinstructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run thelap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt throughor around therestraint The child res...

Page 69: ...he shoulderbelt back into the retractor while you push down on thechild restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you mayfind it helpfulto use your knee to pushdown on the child restr...

Page 70: ...even though your vehiclehas reduced force frontal air bags This is because the back of a rearfacing child restraint would be very closeto the inflatingair bag Alwayssecure a rearfacing child restrain...

Page 71: ...uctions will show you how If the shoulderbelt goes in frontof the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder beltall the way out of the retractor to set the...

Page 72: ...traint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sureit is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back...

Page 73: ...rushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child isso small that the shoulder belt is very closeto th...

Page 74: ...sthe belt in this way in a crashthe child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then beapplied right on the child s abdomen That could causeseriousor fatal injuries The lap portion of the...

Page 75: ...int also periodically make sure the harness straps latch plates buckle clip and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt and built in child restraint system part...

Page 76: ...and right front passenger s safety belt retractor assembly Be sure to do so Then the new retractor assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision If safety belts or built in child restrain...

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Page 79: ...System If Equipped Trunk Theft New Vehicle Break In Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxl...

Page 80: ...cle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controlsor even make the vehicle move Don t le...

Page 81: ...your dealer or a qualified locksmith howto make extra keys Keepthe code in a safe place If you lose your key you ll be able to have a new one made easily using this code NOTICE Your vehicle hasa numbe...

Page 82: ...er youdrive your vehicle Insert the key in either front door and turn the key toward the rearof the car to unlock the door If your vehicle has power door locks turn the key once to unlock thedriver s...

Page 83: ...iver s or passenger s door to lockor unlock all thedoors at once Rear Door SecurityLocks rn Your vehicle isequipped with reardoor security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear door...

Page 84: ...ne of these locks 1 Unlock the doorfrom the inside and open thedoor from theoutside 2 Slide the lever up 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door locks will now work normally Leaving Your V...

Page 85: ...hat follow Check the distance Youmay be too far from your vehicle You may need to standcloser during rainy or snowy weather 0 Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Ta...

Page 86: ...the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteryin your remote keyless entry transmitter sh...

Page 87: ...to drive with the trunkopen because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t seeor smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessand even death If you must drive with the trunk open or if el...

Page 88: ...sible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy targetfor joyriders or professional thieves so don t do it When you p...

Page 89: ...ement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Avoid making hardstopsfor the fi...

Page 90: ...driving When the engine is not running ACC and ON allow you tooperate some of your electrical accessories A warning tonewill sound if you open thedriver s door when theignition is in ACC or LOCK and t...

Page 91: ...ng Your 1 8 Liter Engine 1 Withoutpushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine getswarm NOTICE Hold...

Page 92: ...hecked by your dealer as soon as possible NOTICE Your engineis designed to work withthe electronicsin your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operat...

Page 93: ...g the engine Your vehicle has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in ON If you cannot shift out of P...

Page 94: ...arrantv DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more powerfor passing and you re Going less than about 27 mph 43 M push your acceleratorpedal about halfway down Going about 29 mph 47 k...

Page 95: ...our transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the 1 transaxle Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in pos...

Page 96: ...0 mph 32kmk If you ve come to a complete stop and it s hardto shift into FIRST 1 put the shift lever in NEUTRAL N and let upon the clutch Press the clutch pedal backdown Then shift into FIRST 1 SECOND...

Page 97: ...f you skip more tl n one gear when you downshift you could lose control of your vehicle And you could injureyourself or others Don t shift from FIFTH 5 to FIRST 1 This chart shows when to shift to the...

Page 98: ...parking brake lever If the ignition is on the brake systemwarning light will cQme on To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the rel...

Page 99: ...icle can move suddenly You or others could beinjured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pullinga trailer see Towinga Trailer...

Page 100: ...You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torquelock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver...

Page 101: ...ngular slot and press down firmly 3 While maintaining brake application move the shift lever into the drive gearyou want 4 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transa...

Page 102: ...s downto Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out any CO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked Automatic Transaxle It s better not to park with the engine ru...

Page 103: ...ps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If youare parking on a hill andif you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in theIndex Windows Manual Windows Use...

Page 104: ...ont of the switchto raise a window Lock Out Switch Press the windowlock switch to keep passengers from using their individual window switches Press the switch again to unlock the windows Horn To sound...

Page 105: ...n automatically An arrow on the instrument panel willflash in the direction of the turnor lane change To signal alane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrowstarts to flash Hold it there...

Page 106: ...s to signal that you are going to pass If you have the headlamps on when yourelease the lever they will return to the low beams Windshield Wipermasher Lever The lever on the right side of the steering...

Page 107: ...e can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snowor ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer Pull the end of the lever toward you to spray washer fl...

Page 108: ...ol Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it I A CAUTION I Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t useyour cruise control on winding r...

Page 109: ...than a second Release the lever and theaccelerator pedal You ll nowcruise at the higher speed Move the cruise lever up to RESIACC Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release...

Page 110: ...e areseveral waysto turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle lever toward you tocancel Press the CRUISEON OFF button again or...

Page 111: ...n if you are only using theparking lamps As with any vehicle you should turnon the regular headlamp system when you needit Automatic Light Control Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sens...

Page 112: ...nob to the right to brighten the lights or tothe left to dim them Dome Lamp ON The lamp comes on andstays on whether or not a door is open OFF The lamp stays off even when adoor is open DOOR The lamp...

Page 113: ...ached to your roof The mirror hasa pivot so that youcan adjust it up anddown or side to side You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving Pull the tab for night driving to reduceglare Push the t...

Page 114: ...r This prevents movingthe mirrors accidentally once you have adjustedthem Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the...

Page 115: ...nel belowthe instrument panel brightness control Pull the top of the door toward youto open it Cupholders To open thecupholder push andrelease the barwhich is located below the audio system then pullt...

Page 116: ...all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself If the engine is not running the key mustbe in ACC to use the lighter NOTICE Don t holda cigarettelighter in withyour hand while it i...

Page 117: ...sunroof Yourignition must be on for this switch to work To open the sunroof push the SLIDEarrow that points to the rear of the vehicle To close it push the other arrow thatpoints to the front of the v...

Page 118: ...Instrument Panel 2 40...

Page 119: ...utton G Hazard WarningFlashers H Rear Window Defogger Option I Comfort Control System J Electric Mirror Control K Storage Compartment and Fuse Panel Cover L Hood Release M Tilt Column Lever N Horn 0 C...

Page 120: ...uster is designed to let you know ata glance how yourvehicle is running You llknow how fast you re going about how muchfuel you have left in your fuel tank and many other things you ll need to know to...

Page 121: ...ptional Cluster R 2 n X1000RPM OUT SIDE 7 F 4FUEL DOOR OFF O D ABS 1 E P If you have the optional cluster your instrument panel gives you additional information This cluster includes a tachometer 2 43...

Page 122: ...odometers Press the buttononce to switch to TRIPA and againto switch toTRIP B To return the displayto the odometer reading pressthe trip odometer button again To reset thetrip odometers to zero press...

Page 123: ...s 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 there s a problem with your vehicle When o...

Page 124: ...bag system or safety belt pretensioner system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition keyto...

Page 125: ...e floor It may take longer to stop If the light is stillon orif the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing have the vehicle towed for service See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light and Tow...

Page 126: ...brake 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...

Page 127: ...See Engine Overheating in the Index tis Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems CHECK This system is calledOBD I1 On Board D...

Page 128: ...y be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has beendetected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the LightIs Flashing T...

Page 129: ...re The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently changed bran...

Page 130: ...test to show you it is working but the light will go outwhen you turnthe ignition to STMT If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you mayhave a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right aw...

Page 131: ...or if the cruise control is cancelled there may be a problem with your cruise control system See your dealer for service OFF If you havean automatic transaxle with OVERDRIVE this light appears on your...

Page 132: ...el Here arefive concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage All thesesituationsare normal anddo not indicate that anythingis wrong withthe fuel gage 0 0 0 0 0 At the gasstation the fuel pump shu...

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Page 135: ...er Controls Option Heating Ventilation System Defogging and Defrosting Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo If Equipped AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equi...

Page 136: ...trument panelvents and towardthe floor FLOOR This position directs the airflow toward the floor DEFOG This position directs the airflow toward the floor and the windshield 9DEFROST This position direc...

Page 137: ...or the hot air to escape For normal cooling push the A C button andmove the air intake lever to CIRCULATE for normal cooling For faster cooling move the lever to RECIRCULATE Then move the airflowknob...

Page 138: ...setting and thefan knob toward HI Airflow through the sidevents is normalin all airflow modes To optimize the effectivenessof your system in FLOOR DEFOG or DEFROST modes turn the outboard vent shut of...

Page 139: ...ht and thefan knob toward HI When the windshieldis clear turndown the fan speed To defog the windshield and side windows turn the aifflow knob to DEFROST Rear Window Defogger Option The rear window de...

Page 140: ...ering that went into it Setting theClock Press and hold RECALL TIME SET to set the correct hour Atthe same time press and hold the TUNE left arrow H until the correct hour appears Press and hold RECAL...

Page 141: ...can set up to 12 stations six AM and six FM Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AMeFM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press one of the six pushbuttons for atleast two seconds The soun...

Page 142: ...the right or left arrows to go to a higher or lower station Press and hold to continue tuning and release whenyou find yourstation The display will show the frequencyof each station tuned SEEK Press...

Page 143: ...ft speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press thisknob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turnthe knob to the right to adjust the sound to th...

Page 144: ...onds have played If you holdthe button or press it more than once the player willcontinue moving back through the tape Press theleft arrow or TAPE to returnto playing speed NEXT SEEK Press theright ar...

Page 145: ...you shouldclean it assoon as possible to prevent 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...

Page 146: ...und willmute and then return when the station is stored Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton TREB Press this knob lightlyso it...

Page 147: ...y scratched or wet It is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again While the CD isplaying use the VOLUME FADE BAL TREB BASS and TONE controlsjust as you do forthe radio The CDplayer automatica...

Page 148: ...Press this button to remove the disc The radio will play The disc will start at the first track when you reinsert it UnderstandingRadio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for...

Page 149: ...be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned...

Page 150: ...eaning time When the cleaning cassette has beenejected the cut tape detection feature is active again You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which usesa cassette with a fabric bel...

Page 151: ...the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lensof the CDoptics wit...

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Page 153: ...3 4 6 4 6 4 10 4 12 4 12 4 13 4 15 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving a Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads C...

Page 154: ...entable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensivedriving maneuver in both city and ruraldriving You never know whenthe vehicle infront of you is going to...

Page 155: ...alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drinkalcohol and thendrive But what i...

Page 156: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the UnitedStates is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over0 10percent after threeto six drinks in one hour Of course as we vesee...

Page 157: ...person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s c...

Page 158: ...up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s onlyan average It might be less with onedriver and as longas two or three seconds or more with ano...

Page 159: ...t you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes Option Your vehicle may have anti lock brakes A...

Page 160: ...is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock systemcan change the brake pressure faster than anydriver could The com...

Page 161: ...anti lock your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may be the wrong thingto do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehiclecan t respond to your steering Momentum wil...

Page 162: ...rough a sharp curve Then you suddenly apply the brakes Both control systems steering and braking have to dotheir work where the tires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding t...

Page 163: ...ve anti lock not enough to lock your wheels 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 t...

Page 164: ...ly Passinganother vehicle ona two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move sincethe passing vehicle occupiesthe same lane asoncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgme...

Page 165: ...ur shoulder and check the blind spot 0 Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane topass When youare farenough 0 0 0 ahead...

Page 166: ...s reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is onthe road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow downon slippery surfacesbec...

Page 167: ...s Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the roadin a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as wellat night as in thed...

Page 168: ...ct repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it seasier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headl...

Page 169: ...they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car...

Page 170: ...ingusually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive...

Page 171: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See...

Page 172: ...he gap at close to the prevailingspeed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors andglance over your shoulder as often as necessary T r y to blend smoothly withthe traffic flow Once you are on the...

Page 173: ...ll windows clean inside and outside WiperBlades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally i...

Page 174: ...sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area andtake a nap getsome exercise or both For safety treat drows...

Page 175: ...or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could getso hot that they wouldn twork well You wouldthen have poor braking or even none going down...

Page 176: ...windshield washer fluid a rag somewinter outer clothing a small shovel aflashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include...

Page 177: ...il salt and sand crews can getthere Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast...

Page 178: ...d clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimesthe surface of a curve oran overpass may remain icy when the surroundingroads are clear If you see a patchof ice ahead of you brake before...

Page 179: ...neto keep warm butbe careful I A CAUTION Snowcan trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadlyCO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t seeit or s...

Page 180: ...ssible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorousexercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle VEHICLECAPA...

Page 181: ...ad you should spreadit out Don t carry more than 125lbs 56 7 kilograms in your tnxnk Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your...

Page 182: ...mething insidethe vehicle secureit whenever you can Don t leavea seat folded down unless you need to Towing a Trailer I A CAUTION If you don t usethe correct equipment and drive properly you can lose...

Page 183: ...adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit...

Page 184: ...let Motor Division P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 b Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the TrailerT...

Page 185: ...er s door opening or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then besure you don tgo over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the cor...

Page 186: ...th braking systems won t work well You could even lose your brakes Will the trailer brake parts take3 000psi 20 650 kPa of pressure If not the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle I...

Page 187: ...m of the steering wheel with one hand Then to movethe trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to theright Always back up slowly and if possi...

Page 188: ...and reduce your speed to45 mph 70km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than 1 000lbs 450kg and you have an automatic transaxl...

Page 189: ...a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially importantin trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling systemand br...

Page 190: ...bNOTES 4 38...

Page 191: ...can occur on the road 5 2 5 2 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 aTire Goes Fla...

Page 192: ...the audio system to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers pre...

Page 193: ...contain enough electricity to If you don t follow these steps exactly someor all of these things can hurt you burn you 1 NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that...

Page 194: ...s that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio 3 Turnoff the ignition on both vehicles Unplug NOTICE If you leave your...

Page 195: ...ins acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medicalhelp immediately 5 Check thatthejumper cables don t hav...

Page 196: ...rminal if the vehicle has one 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the blac...

Page 197: ...connection is just as good there but the chanceof sparks getting back tothe battery is much less 10 Now startthe vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicl...

Page 198: ...ront wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever or rear with sling type equipment If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service...

Page 199: ...d position 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 brake released Don t have your...

Page 200: ...straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle toground or vehicleto wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage raise the vehicle untiladequate clearanc...

Page 201: ...Attach T hook chains to the slots in the framebrackets just ahead of the frontwheels on both sides Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm...

Page 202: ...I Attach T hook chains to slotsin the bottomof the floor pan just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides 1 NOTICE Do not tow withsling type equipment or rear bumper valancewill be damaged NOTICE Cont...

Page 203: ...ment Additional ramping may be required for carcarrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Dollies are required under the front wheels or damage will occur Attach a separate safety chain arou...

Page 204: ...off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant beforeyou open the hood If youkeep driving when your engine is overheated the liquidsin i...

Page 205: ...ow as necessary 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift toNEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving DRIVE D for automatic transaxles If you nolonger have the overheat warning you can drive...

Page 206: ...start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do a...

Page 207: ...ds service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If youhaven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at FULL add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper co...

Page 208: ...engine parts Coolant containsethylene glycol and it will burn if the engineparts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at FULL start your...

Page 209: ...ey are under pressure and if youturn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Waitf...

Page 210: ...upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss...

Page 211: ...to the baseof the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to FULL 5 Put the cap back on the coolant reco...

Page 212: ...diator filler neck may be lower If the levelis lower add more of the proper coolant mixturethrough the filler neck until the levelreaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At...

Page 213: ...you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but youcan still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking eq...

Page 214: ...theSpare Tire and Tools A Spare Tire B Jack Handle C Wheel Wrench D Jack The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Lift the spare tire cover to gain access to the spare tire and tools Remove the foam...

Page 215: ...re information about the compact spare Remove the wheel wrench andjack handle from the foam tray Thejack is on the right side of the trunk Turn thejack screw to remove thejack from the clamps The tool...

Page 216: ...ght to raise the lift head Remove the wheel cover if your vehicleis equipped with one by using the flat end of the wheel wrench Pry along the edgeof the wheel coveruntil it comesoff Be careful the rim...

Page 217: ...nstalling the Spare Tire If your wheel has a center cover insert the flat end of the wheel wrench into the slot to remove the center cap Pry the capoff 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nu...

Page 218: ...If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Raising your vehicle withthe jack improperly positioned can damaget...

Page 219: ...le to the right Raisethe vehicle far enoughoff the ground so there is enoughroom for the spare tireto fit 4 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 5 Remove any rust or dirt from thewheel...

Page 220: ...ttaches to the vehicle In an emergency youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use ascraper or wire brush later if you needto to get allthe rust or dirt off Never use oil or grea...

Page 221: ...orrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts cancause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts If youhave to replacethem b...

Page 222: ...psi 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at spe...

Page 223: ...tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced I NOTICE Wheel coverswon t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your com...

Page 224: ...ng them can damage your vehicleand can damage the chains too Don t use tire chainson your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is...

Page 225: ...th between REVERSE R and a forward gear or witha manual transaxle between FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 and REVERSE R spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and...

Page 226: ...raight out Never pull onthe hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back NOTICE Never usethe recovery hooksto tow the ve...

Page 227: ...PortableFuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic TransaxleFluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Radiator PressureCap Thermostat Power Stee...

Page 228: ...u want todo someof your own service work you ll want to usethe proper Chevrolet Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service...

Page 229: ...gs you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it Thismay cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Checkwith your dealer before adding equipment to the...

Page 230: ...tisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may...

Page 231: ...e it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan ondriving in ano...

Page 232: ...s near the floor to the left of the driver s seat I 1 1CAUTION Gasoline vaporis highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refuelin...

Page 233: ...ignitesit you could be badly burned Gasoline can sprayout on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open t...

Page 234: ...fuel tank andemissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never filla portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Staticelectr...

Page 235: ...lothing and tools away from any underhood electricfan I A CAI v I I Things that burncan get on hot engine parts and start a fire Theseincludeliquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield wa...

Page 236: ...the vehicle Release the secondary hood releaseby pushing up on thelever near the middle of the hood 0 0 1 Lift the hood release the hood prop rod from its retainer and put the hood prop rod into the...

Page 237: ...Air Cleaner Fluid Reservoir E Engine Oil Fill Cap J Battery B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F Radiator Pressure Cap K Engine Compartment C Engine Compartment G Engine Coolant Reservoir Fuse Blocks Fu...

Page 238: ...ith a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level For more information see Engine Oil Pressure Light in the Index You should check yo...

Page 239: ...and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t addtoo much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be dam...

Page 240: ...e front of the oilcontainer If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper visc...

Page 241: ...your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil If any on...

Page 242: ...od hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings aboutthe use and disposal of oil products Used oil canbe a real threat to the en...

Page 243: ...vices in theIndex I Operating theengine withthe air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there an...

Page 244: ...police or delivery service If you donot use your vehicle under any of these conditions check the fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a lit...

Page 245: ...drivelonger Checking the Fluid Level 0 Park your vehicle ona level place Keepthe 0 With the parking brake applied place the shift lever 0 With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through...

Page 246: ...vel into the area between dimples on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluidat the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid gen...

Page 247: ...geta false reading I NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts startin...

Page 248: ...The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self adjusting The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid It isn t a good idea to topoff your clutch fluid Adding fluid...

Page 249: ...f coolant that meets GM Specification 1825 M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also usea recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825 M with a complete coolant flush and refill If you...

Page 250: ...year lave your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you usethe proper coolant you don t have to add extrainhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system Thesecan be harmful Checking...

Page 251: ...and itwill burn if the engineparts arehot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine I NOTICE Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installedto prevent coolant lo...

Page 252: ...ngFluid You can check your fluid without taking the cap off Just look at the reservoir When the engine compartment is hot the level should be between the HOT marks When the engine compartment is cool...

Page 253: ...an cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating...

Page 254: ...and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluidtank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allowsfor expansion if freezing occurs...

Page 255: ...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 fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or re...

Page 256: ...l or they may not even workat all This could cause a crash Always usethe proper brakefluid NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral base...

Page 257: ...cessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications Your rear drum brakes don t have wea...

Page 258: ...k properly For example if someone puts in brake liningsthat are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to ex...

Page 259: ...lbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps Sid...

Page 260: ...side of the headlamp assembly Remove the headlamp assembly by pulling up and out Remove the electrical connector from the back of the assembly P r y back the rubber covering from the backof the assemb...

Page 261: ...9 Pull the bulb socket out of the housing 10 Remove the front sidemarker assembly by pulling forward 11 Turn the lamp socket to the left 6 35...

Page 262: ...assembly includes the taillamp stoplamp turn signal and sidemarker bulbs 12 Push and turn to the left to remove the bulb 13 Reverse thesteps with a new bulb assembly A Back up Lamps B Turn Signal Lamp...

Page 263: ...rranty and where to obtain service see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details I xlJ _____ nk led ar imprc xly used ti s are dangerous a a a a Overloadingyour tires can cause overheating as a resu...

Page 264: ...oading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fueleconomy NOTICE Continued I NOTICE Continued I If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusualwear Bad handling Rough ride 0 Needles...

Page 265: ...in your tire rotation After thetires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tighte...

Page 266: ...r damagethat can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find outwhat kind and sizeof tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label Make sure t...

Page 267: ...espect to these grades they mustalso conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade isa comparative rating b...

Page 268: ...wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully atthe factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed Ho...

Page 269: ...wheel nuts for replacement I I NOTICE The wrong wheelcan also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometeror odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicleground clearance and t...

Page 270: ...ome are toxic Others can burst into flameif you strike a match or getthem on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a cont...

Page 271: ...ly scrape off any excess stain 0 Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area...

Page 272: ...ns 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 which are the carriers of most s...

Page 273: ...he safety belts and the built in child restraint harness clean and dry A CAUTION Do not bleachor dye safety belts or the built41 child restraint harness If you do they may be severely weakened In a cr...

Page 274: ...ay be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Wa...

Page 275: ...nted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to ag...

Page 276: ...heet metal repair or replacement make surethe body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures...

Page 277: ...e frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical...

Page 278: ...ic rubber and vinyl Multi Purpose Interior Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels Cleaner and floor mats 1052929 See yourGeneralMotorsParts Department for these products Notrecommended for use...

Page 279: ...he 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find thislabel on theundersi...

Page 280: ...Whenthe current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circu...

Page 281: ...ge TURN ECU IG ST S HTR IGN D L GAUGE OBD FOG CIG WIP STOP 1 TAIL ECU B Turn Signals ABS System BTSI Cruise Control Cooling Fans StartingSystem Not Used Fuel Injection System Charge Indicator Air Bag...

Page 282: ...DOME I 0 HAZARD 0 AM2 0 HEAD LH UPR HEAD LH or I ENGlN This engine compartmentfusehelay block is located on the driver s sideof the engine compartment near the air cleaner HEAD HAZARD AM2 HEAD LH or H...

Page 283: ...3 DIMMER This enginecompartment fusehelay block is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment near the battery Fusemelay Usage DRL HEAD RH LWR HEAD LH LWR CDS AC MG AC FAN N0 3 AC FAN N0 2...

Page 284: ...artment near the windshield washer fluid reservoir Fusemelay Usage N C HTR HTR DRL Air Conditioning System Heating System Heating System Relay DRL System Relay Replacement Bulbs Headlamp High Low Beam...

Page 285: ...ing See the refrigerant information label under the hood Automatic Transmission 3 Speed 2 6 quarts 2 5 L 4 Speed 3 3 quarts 3 1L Differential 3 speedonly 1 5quarts 1 4L Manual Transaxle 2 0 quarts 1 9...

Page 286: ...nt be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your dealer Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter GM Part No 94853522 Battery 35 60 Engine Oil Filter GM Part No 2501...

Page 287: ...hort TripKity Maintenance Schedule Long Triphlighway Maintenance Schedule Part B Owner Checks and Services Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E Maint...

Page 288: ...d the Environment 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...

Page 289: ...ion See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checksand Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good...

Page 290: ...r dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported s...

Page 291: ...er any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down soonez Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or3 months whichever occurs...

Page 292: ...r 48 Months These intervals only summarize maintenanceservices Be sure tofollow the complete maintenance scheduleon thefollowing pages Follow this maintenance schedule only if noneof the conditions fr...

Page 293: ...nths whichever occurs first Manual Transaxle Fluid Change severe conditions only or every 24 months whichever occursfirst Cooling System Service or every 24 months whichever occurs first LongTripmighw...

Page 294: ...as determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge th...

Page 295: ...t 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 0 Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are drivingin dusty conditions Replace An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation pat...

Page 296: ...ilter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote f 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Change automatic...

Page 297: ...tnote 0 Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote f 21 000 Miles 35 000 km 0 Change engine oil andfilter or...

Page 298: ...rs first An Emission Control Service 30 000 Miles 50000 km 0 Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs firs...

Page 299: ...e cap An Emission Control Sewice See footnote f 0 Change manual transaxle fluid every30 000 miles 50 000 km only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer 0 Change automatic transaxle and differential...

Page 300: ...occurs first 17 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Inspect air cl...

Page 301: ...Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnoteT 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0 Change a...

Page 302: ...ns Replace An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote filter if necessary An Emission ControlService See footnoteT 51 000 Miles 85 000 km 0 Change...

Page 303: ...oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 60 000 Miles IO0 000 km I7 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Se...

Page 304: ...ery 48 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService Inspect fuel tank cap cap gasket and lines for damage or leaks or every 24 months whichever occursfirst Replace parts as needed An Emiss...

Page 305: ...as found in taxi policeor delivery service 90 F 32 C or higher If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions check the fluid 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 0 Change engine oil andfilter or ev...

Page 306: ...ndfilter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE 1 MILEAGE 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Lubricate chass...

Page 307: ...y driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towi...

Page 308: ...oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE I 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 17 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Lubricate cha...

Page 309: ...hs whichever occursfirst Seefootnote 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts or every 12months since last inspection An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs 0 Replace air cleanerfilter or every...

Page 310: ...ng system and pressure cap An EmissionControl Sewice See footnote f Change manual transaxle fluid every 30 000 miles 50000 km only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer 0 Change automatic transaxle...

Page 311: ...ver occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Inspect air...

Page 312: ...as determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge th...

Page 313: ...0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 17 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional informatio...

Page 314: ...filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper El Replac...

Page 315: ...l transaxle fluid every30 000 miles 50 000 km only if your vehicle is used to tow a trailer Change automatic transaxle and differential fluid every 15 000miles 25000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven...

Page 316: ...ice 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional inform...

Page 317: ...0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occursfirst 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the...

Page 318: ...e Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service See footnotet Change manual transaxle flu...

Page 319: ...ver occursfirst 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper ro...

Page 320: ...hever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles...

Page 321: ...re cap An Emission Control Service See footnote f vehicle is used to tow a trailer 25 000 km if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts...

Page 322: ...formation See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 0 0 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Em...

Page 323: ...ne coolant level and add the proper coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the w...

Page 324: ...bag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system should be inspected by a qualified technician 10years from the manufacture date on the Certification label After 10years from the ma...

Page 325: ...vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply boththe parking brake se...

Page 326: ...ransaxle the key should turn to move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sureyou have enough room around the vehicle It should beparked on a...

Page 327: ...downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parkingbrake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from th...

Page 328: ...es for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the com...

Page 329: ...ection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum...

Page 330: ...052753 or equivalent conformingto GM Specification 1825Mor approved recycled coolant conformingto GM Specification 1825M See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Hydraulic Brake System HydraulicClutch Sy...

Page 331: ...ts of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 CategoryLB or GC LB GC LB USAGE Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch As...

Page 332: ...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 provid...

Page 333: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 47...

Page 334: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENAhCEPERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING I 7 48...

Page 335: ...Procedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation inan Alternative Dispute Resolutio...

Page 336: ...However if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEPONE Discuss your concern with amember of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly re...

Page 337: ...For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate InMexico 525 625 3256 InPuertoRico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Inthe U S VirginIslands...

Page 338: ...nter P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioLlH 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Ow...

Page 339: ...adside membership is free howeversome servicesmay incur costs Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer Basic Care and Courtesy Care 0 Toll freenumber 1 800 CHEV USA Free towing for warran...

Page 340: ...conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasersof 1998Chevrolet passengercar and light duty trucks Please see your selling dealer for...

Page 341: ...following available to give to the advisor VehicleIdentificationNumber VIN 0 Licenseplatenumber Vehiclecolor 0 Vehiclelocation Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage Description of...

Page 342: ...ote All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administeredby your Chevrolet dealer service management Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs 0 Chevrolet Courtesy Transportationis not par...

Page 343: ...y can assist in arrivingat a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevrolet voluntarily...

Page 344: ...et 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 UNI...

Page 345: ...ou 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 please callus at 1 800 263 3777 English...

Page 346: ...ice Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehic...

Page 347: ...MI 48207 CUSTOMER S NAME ATTENTION STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS CITY ZIP CODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO 0 GM CHE ORDSB Pricesare subjectto change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow...

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Page 349: ...rials 6 52 Arbitration Program 8 9 Ashtrays 2 38 Audio Systems 3 6 Automatic Light Control 2 33 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 18 Air Conditioning 3 3 Fluid Level Check 7 38 Operation 2 14 Park Mechanism...

Page 350: ...Securing in the Rear SeatPosition 1 54 Securingi n the Right Front Seat Position 1 56 Top Strap 1 53 CigaretteLighter 2 38 Built In l 36 Wheretoput l 53 CircuitBreakers and Fuses 6 54 Cleaning Cleane...

Page 351: ...efrosting 3 5 Dimensions Vehicle 6 60 DomeLamps 2 34 Door Locks 2 4 StorageCompartment 2 37 Drive Position Automatic Transaxle 2 16 Driver Position 1 13 Driving City 4 19 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 3 Fre...

Page 352: ...es Fuel 6 5 Fourth Gear Manual Transaxle 2 18 FrenchLanguageManual ii Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 33 Finishcare 6 49 FrontTowing 5 10 Fuel 6 3 Canada 6 3 Filling a Portable Fuel Containe...

Page 353: ...ps 2 34 InteriorPlasticComponents Cleaning 6 47 Jack Tire 5 24 5 25 JumpStarting 5 3 K e y Lock Cylinders Service 7 39 KeylessEntrySystem 2 6 Keys 2 2 2 3 Labels Certification 4 29 ServicePartsIdentif...

Page 354: ...ce Underbody 6 51 Making Turns While Driving a Trailer 4 35 MalfunctionIndicatorLamp 2 49 Manual Transaxle 2 13 2 18 Fluid 6 21 I Maintenance dule 7 1 ManualFrontSeat l 2 ManualMirror 2 35 Operation 2...

Page 355: ...14 Radios 3 6 3 8 3 11 Rain Driving In 4 16 ReadingLamps 2 35 Rear Combination Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 36 DoorSecurityLocks 2 5 Seat PassengerPositions 1 30 SeatPassengers 1 30 Towing 5 12 WindowDefo...

Page 356: ...Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 SeatOperationCheck 7 39 SafetyChains 4 34 Seatback RearFolding 1 5 RecliningFront 1 3 Folding Rear Seatback 1 5 Child Restraint 1 44 Restraint Systems 1 1 Securing a...

Page 357: ...stat 6 25 Third Gear Manual Transaxle 2 18 TiltColumn 2 26 Time Settingthe 3 6 Tire Chains 6 44 TireLoading 4 28 Tire LoadingInformationLabel 4 28 Tires 6 37 AlignmentandBalance 6 42 Buying New 6 40 C...

Page 358: ...36 Transaxle Transaxle Fluid Adding Equipment to the Outside 6 3 Control 4 6 DamageWarnings vii Loading 4 28 Storage 6 32 VentilationSystem 3 4 VisorVanityMirrors 2 38 Visors Sun 2 38 Dimensions 6 60...

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Page 360: ...Thermostat Temperature Specification 1...

Page 361: ...1 RearTread Engine Cooling System Manual Trans FuelTank Wheel NutTorquc...

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