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Page 2: ...o drive 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 manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This sectiontells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Cust...

Page 3: ...manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever needit when you reon the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho inU S A Part No 10296057B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a F...

Page 4: ...our vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly Index A good placeto look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box andthe word CAUTIONto tell you ...

Page 5: ...could damageyour vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something that c 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 the damage When you read other manuals you rnight see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors o in different words You ll also see warning labels on your v...

Page 6: ...assengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on someof your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER REAR VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BAlTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a ENGINEOIL e PRESSURE ANTI LOCK BRA...

Page 7: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models 4 Door Hardtop Utility 2 Door ConvertibleUtility vi ...

Page 8: ...nd Seat Controls 1 12 Safety Belts They re for Everyone 1 17 HereAreQuestionsManyPeopleAskAbout Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position 1 25 1 32 1 35 1 38 1 48 1 51 1 51 1 52 Air Bag System Rear Seat Passengers Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender CheckingYour Restraint...

Page 9: ... of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver sseat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or makeyou push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the lever under the front seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you wantit Release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure ...

Page 10: ... you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to its original upright position But don t have aseatback reclined if yourvehicleismoving Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this CAUTION Continued 1 3 ...

Page 11: ...y belt properly Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down sothat the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury ina crash The head restraintcan be adjusted to three positions To raise the restraint pull up on the restraint To lower the restraint push ...

Page 12: ...rash the person sitting there could beinjured And evenif there is nocrash or sudden stop a driver sitting inan unlocked easy entry seat could bestartled by the sudden movement and hit the wrong control or pedal causing an accident Afteryou ve usedit besure to push rearward on any easy entry seat to be sure it is locked I I 0 To get out pull therelease handle on the rear of the passenger s side fro...

Page 13: ... the rear seat lower the rear seatback and then flip the whole rear seat up against the frontseats 1 Swing the safety belt buckles forward and down 2 Pull the knobs on both sidesof the seatback If you have the split rear seat you can fold half of the seat by pulling only the knob on the sideyou wish to fold 1 6 ...

Page 14: ...5 Unlock thebottom part of the seat 0 On the one piece rear seat pull out the On the split rear seat lift the release leveron release ring either seat Lift the bottom of the seat up and push it toward the front of the vehicle 1 7 ...

Page 15: ...the support baron the bottomof the seat This bar keeps the rear seat from unfolding 8 Attach the support barto the floor bracket 7 Pull the inner end of the supportoff of the seat bracket andswing it down 1 8 ...

Page 16: ... the Rear Seatback 4 h Models The rear seatin your vehicle folds forward to provide more cargo space To fold the rear seat forward 3 Slowly pull the seat down to thefloor The seat should latch into place Pull up on the bottom of the seat to be sure it is locked into position 4 Pull the seatback up and push it back to lockit into place Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure the seatback i...

Page 17: ...pullingup on the lock knob fold each rear seatback down Both rear seatbacks must be folded down in order to move the seat forward 3 Unsnap the strap locatedon the back of the passenger s side rear seatback 1 10 ...

Page 18: ...4 Pull the releasering out to unlock the bottom of the seat 5 Lift the bottom of the front of the vehicle seat up and push it toward the 1 11 ...

Page 19: ...ar seat 1 Unhook the strap from the floor loop and snap it on the backof the passenger s side rear seatback 2 Slowly pullthe seat down to the floor until it latches into place Pull up on the bottomof the seat tobe sure it is locked into position Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearinga safety belt your injuries can be muc...

Page 20: ...ety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashesare mild andsome crashes canbe so serious that even buckledup a person wouldn t survive But most crashesare in between In many of them people who buckleup can surviveand sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After mor...

Page 21: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or onanything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone onit 1 14 ...

Page 22: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 15 ...

Page 23: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 16 I ...

Page 24: ...elts not insteadof them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags youstill have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especiallyin side and other collisions wear safety belts Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why shouldI wear safety belts A You m...

Page 25: ...This part describesthe 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 Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t letit get twisted The shoulder belt may lockif you pull the belt across you very quickly Ifthis happe...

Page 26: ... just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likel to slide under the 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 g over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt l...

Page 27: ... too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A CAUTIOF You canbe 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 fit against your body 1 20 ...

Page 28: ... You can beseriously injured if your beltis buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The belt forceswould be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearestyou ...

Page 29: ...ously injured if you wear 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 beltwould apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 22 ...

Page 30: ...riously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have thefull width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealerto fix it A Thebelt is twisted across the body 1 23 ...

Page 31: ...you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion shouldbe worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 24 ...

Page 32: ...e has a label on the driver s door window then your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags If your vehicle doesn t have alabel then theairbags in your vehicle aren t reduced force Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severelyinjured or killed in a crashif you aren t wearing your safety belt even i fyou have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a cr...

Page 33: ...rce frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for CAUTION Continued adults but not for young childrenand infants Neither thevehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Youngchildren and infants need the protectionthat a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see thepart of this ma...

Page 34: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks Where arethe air bags The driver sair bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 27 ...

Page 35: ...evel will be higher The air bag is not designedto inflate in rollovers side impacts orrear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in ...

Page 36: ...ckly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steeringwheel hubfor the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke anddust coming from vents in...

Page 37: ... service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service NOTICE If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag...

Page 38: ...The air bag system does not need regular maintenance I Adding Equipment toYour Air Bag Equipped Chevrolet If I add a push bumperor a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle willit keep theair bags from working properly A As long as the push bumperor bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle s basic structure isn t changed it s not likely to keep the air bags from working properl...

Page 39: ...an strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt The rear seats have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt ac you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2...

Page 40: ...lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part The lappart of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injurie...

Page 41: ... veryquickly out of theretractor IA 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 fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 34 ...

Page 42: ...whilein a vehicle Smaller Children andBabies A CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bag whenit inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even ifyour vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young childrenand infants Neither thevehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag syste...

Page 43: ... l l enoughfor one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including supportfor the head andneck This is necessary becausean infant s neckis weak and its fiead weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settlesinto the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part ...

Page 44: ...ntil a crash Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can t holdit For example ina crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 1b 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almostimpossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint 1 37 ...

Page 45: ...traint 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 which it will be used ghild restraints An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure that t...

Page 46: ...raints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and aboutone year of age This type of restraint faces the rearso that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a crash Some infant seats comein two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle andthe seat part is removable 1 39 ...

Page 47: ...ward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102cm in height orup to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat 1 40 ...

Page 48: ...7 kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve thefit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap shoulder belts Booster seats can also help a childto see out the window 1 41 ...

Page 49: ...rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rearfacing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates even if your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags This is because the backof a rear...

Page 50: ...houldn t use this typeof restraint without anchoring the top strap If your vehicleis a four door model andyou need to have an anchor installed you can ask your dealer to put one in for you If youwant to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to doit Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this ...

Page 51: ...n and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will showyou how 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to If the shoulder belt goes ...

Page 52: ...shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the 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 as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure 1 45 ...

Page 53: ...flates even if your vehicle has reduced force frontalair bags Thisis because the backof a rearfacing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Alwayssecure a rearfacing child restraint in therear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint ...

Page 54: ...structions will show you how 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 safety belt quickly if youever hadto 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractorto set the lock 1 47 ...

Page 55: ...ighten the belt directions to be sure it is secure 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all theway The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children t Children whohave outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts ...

Page 56: ... belt The belt can t properlyspread the impact forces In a crash thetwo children can be crushed 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 childis sosmall that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt sti...

Page 57: ...lt in this 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 cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the childsits the lap portion of the belt should beworn low and snugon the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones ina crash 1 50 ...

Page 58: ...o wearit just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make surethe safety belt reminder light and allyour belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anythmg that might keep a safety beltsystemfrom doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts ...

Page 59: ...says to replace the belt be sure to do so Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in a collision You would see this labelon the belt near the door opening If belts are cutor damaged replace them Collision damage alsomay mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the timeof the co...

Page 60: ...ingYour Engine Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Four wheel Drive If Equipped Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transmission Only Shifting Outof PARK P Automatic Transmission Parking Over Things That Burn 2 27 2 27 2 29 2 29 2 30 2 37 2 37 2 38 2 39 2 40 2 40 2 41 2 54 2 56 2 58 EngineExhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked Automatic Transmission Win...

Page 61: ...icle with the ignition keyis 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 the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 2 ...

Page 62: ...your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the code in a safeplace If you lose your keys you ll be able 1 ohave new ones made easily using this code NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft However you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in Sobe sur...

Page 63: ...afety belts properly lock your doors and you willbe far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key To lock the door turn the key toward thefront of the vehicle To unlock the door turn the key toward the rear 1 To lock the door from the inside push down the buttonon the door To unlock it pull up on the button Power ...

Page 64: ... door from the inside then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the locks To cancel the rear door lock 1 Unlock the doorfrom the inside and open the door from the outsi...

Page 65: ...em to its highest speed with the setting on CIRCULATE That will force outside air into yourvehicle See Comfort Controls in theIndex 0 If you have air outlets onor under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index TailgateLock Release Use your key to lock or unlock your tailgate If you havea convertible you can still open or close the tailgate with the rear window clo...

Page 66: ...p your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you New Vehicle ccBreak InSS NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you followthese guidelines 0 0 0 0 Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 kmh or less for thefirst 500miles 805 km Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for thefirst 500 miles 805 km Don t make full th...

Page 67: ...ushed or towed ON C This is the position that the switch returnsto after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in the ON position whenthe engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can useON to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights START D This is the position that starts the engine Whe...

Page 68: ...and Using a toolto force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever toPARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t startin any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only I NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your Chevrolet is mo...

Page 69: ... until your engine starts Wait about 15seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery If your engine still won t start call your dealer for help NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronicsin yourvehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engi...

Page 70: ...ess you have to If you have leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shiftlever to PARK P Ifyou have four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll 0 even if your shiftlever is in PARK P ifyour transfercase is in NEUTRAL N So be sure th...

Page 71: ...mage your transmission Shift to REVERSE R only after yourvehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect withthe wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicleis being tow...

Page 72: ...s but then you would also want to use your brakesoff and on NOTICE Don t shift intoSECOND 2 unless you are going slower than65 mph 105kmh with the transfer case inFOUR HIGH 4H or 35mph 55 km h with the transfer case in FOUR LOW 4L oryou can damage your transmission LOW L This position gives you even more power but lowerfuel economy thanSECOND 2 You can use it on very steephills or indeep snow or m...

Page 73: ...celerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transmission Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Power Mode SelectorSwitch A power mode selector switch is included with the four speed automatic transmission When you need more powerfor climbing hillsor quicker acceleration press the P POWER switch The POWER indicator light on the instrument panel comes on For normal drivin...

Page 74: ...release it The switch comesout and theOD OFF indicator light on the instrument panel comes on To return the transmission to the four speed mode push in the Overdrive off switch again The switch will remain in and the OD OFF indicator light goes off Please note that if the transfer case shift lever is in the 4L position the four speed automatic transmission will remain in the three speed mode Manua...

Page 75: ...top let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL N NEUTRAL N Use this position when youstart or idle your engine REVERSE R To back up press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE R Let upon the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal You cannot go from FIFTH 5 into REVE...

Page 76: ...o4 I 4to5 I I I I I I mph I 1 5 I 25 I 40 1 45 I I I 120to 26 30 to 35 39 to45 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I km h I 24 I 40 1 64 I 72 32 to 42148 to56163 to 721 I I I I I I I I I If your speeddrops below 20 mph 32 M or if the engineis not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the enginerunning smoothlyor for good perfor...

Page 77: ...sfer case shift lever to FOUR WHEEL HIGH 4H or FOUR WHEEL LOW 4L seethe following You should use TWO WHEEL HIGH 2H for most normal driving NOTICE Driving in FOUR WHEEL HIGH 4H or FOUR WHEELLOW 4L positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle s drivetrain Freewheeling Hubs Your vehicle may have either manualor automatic freewheeling hubs You must lock the h...

Page 78: ... hubs turn the hub dials to LOCK To unlock the hubs turn the hub dials to FREE Automatic With automatic freewheeling hubs you don t have to get out of the vehicle to lock or unlock the hubs Locking the Hubs 1 Stop your vehicle 2 Shift the transfer case to FOUR WHEEL HIGH 4H or FOUR WHEEL LOW 4L 3 Drive slowly forward and the hubs will lock 2 19 ...

Page 79: ...reet and highway situations Y o u rfront axle is not engaged in two wheel drive FOUR WHEEL HIGH 4H This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle Use FOUR WHEEL HIGH 4H when you need extra traction such as on wet or icy roads or in most off road situations NEUTRAL N Shift to this settingonly when your vehicle needsto be towed FOUR WHEEL LOW 4L This settingalsoengages your front ax...

Page 80: ...tor pedalfor a few seconds as you shift Shifting Intoor Out of FOUR WHEEL LOW 4L 1 Stop your vehicle and shiftyour transmission to 2 Shiftthe transfer casein one continuous motion NEUTRAL N Parking Brake Don t pause in NEUTRAL N as you shiftinto FOUR WHEEL HIGH 4H or your gears could clash To set the parking brake hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever If the ignition is ...

Page 81: ...d you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towinga trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in the release button Holdthe release button in as you move the lever all the way down 2 22 ...

Page 82: ...N your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear 0 not inNEUTRAL N Ifyou re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in theIndex 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P by holding in the button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the frontof...

Page 83: ...ngine running unless you have to Torque Lock Automatic Transmission If you are parking on a hill andyou don t shift your transmission intoPARK P properly the weight of the vehicle mayput too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift intoPAR...

Page 84: ...lication Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish If youever hold the brake pedal downbut still can t shift out of PARIS P try this 1 Apply and holdthe brake untilthe end of Step 6 2 If the engine is running turnit off T u r nthe key to ON or ACC 3 Find the access hole cover A on the driver s side of the console nearthe shift lever 4 Remove the screw B and ...

Page 85: ...ou have four wheeldrive be sure your transfer case is in a drivegear Your vehicle could roll if it isn t If you are towinga trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Parking Over Things That Burn c I R Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 2 26 ...

Page 86: ...h all thewindows down to 0 Have yourvehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out anyCO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked AutomaticTransmission It s better notto park withthe engine running But if ever you have to here are somethings to know I Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution un...

Page 87: ...your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P If you have four wheeldrive and your transfercase is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle willbe free to roll even if your shift leveris in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N Always set your parking brake Follow the proper steps to be sureyour v...

Page 88: ...n is on The driver controlled switches for the rear windows are located on thecenter console There are individual controls near each window The driver s door also has a lock button for the passenger window s When you push LOCK the passenger window s can t be raised or lowered Push LOCK again to unlock the window s Horn To sound the horn press one of the horn symbols on the sides of your steering w...

Page 89: ...parking lamps taillamps license plate lamp and the instrument panel lights come on The headlamps areoff q The headlamps and all other operating lamps come on lbrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal aturn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn...

Page 90: ...dex andfor burned out bulbs Lamps On Reminder If you turnthe ignition off remove the key open the door and leave the lamps on a tone will remind you to turn off your lamps Headlamp High Low Beam Changer First you must have the headlamps on For high beams push the turn signal lever toward the instrument panel When the high beams are on a light onthe instrument panel also willbe on It will go off wh...

Page 91: ...y re frozen to the windshield carefully loosenor thaw them If your bladesdo become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snowor ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer Pull the wipedwasher lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield The spray will continue until you rele...

Page 92: ...utton all the way in The washer and wiper will run as long as you hold this button To add washerfluid see Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index Cruise Control If Equipped With cruise control youcan maintain a speedof about 25 mph 40k m k or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40krn h When you ...

Page 93: ... could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Setting Cruise Control I CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hita button and go into cruisewhen you don t want to You could bestartled andeven lose control Keep the cruise controlswitch off until you want touse it 1 Press the CRUISE CTRL switchon the instrument panel to turn the sys...

Page 94: ...pedal Resuminga Set Speed If you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then apply the brake this will turn off the cruise control function But you don tneed to resetit Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can turnthe lever to RESUME ACCEL for about one second You llgo right backto your chosen speed and stay there 2 35 ...

Page 95: ...o the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Controlon Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedalto 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 takes ...

Page 96: ...adlamp switch your DRL will go out and your headlamps will come on The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake The DRL will stayoff until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control This knob cont...

Page 97: ... windshield The mirror has pivots so that youcan adjust it up and downor side to side You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving Pull the tabfor night driving to reduce glare Push the tab for daytime driving Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors 3 This positionis to the right when sitting in the driver s seat The dome lamp turns on and stays on whether or not a door is open Adjust these mirrors by...

Page 98: ...n you want to move the mirror help prevent movingthe mirror accidentally Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirroris convex A convex mirror s surfaceis curved so you canBee more from the driver s seat A CA TION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check yo...

Page 99: ...n until the silver tab latches The rear ashtray is on the back of the center console Pull on the top of the door to open it To remove the ashtray pressdown on the tab and pull it out NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage Sun Visors Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand wh...

Page 100: ...onthe plastic windows if your vehicle is out in cold weather 41 F 5OC or below The cold can cause cracksand other damage to the windows and to the top as it is being lowered or raised NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued e Don t lowerthe top if it is damp or wet After the top is down the trapped water can cause stains mildew and damage to the inside of your car Besure to dry off the top before you lo...

Page 101: ...Opening and Closing Your Sunroof 1 Lower your antenna and swing your sun visors down 2 Squeeze the front top bow latch buttons and pull the latch back 3 Unhook the latch from the front top bow 2 42 ...

Page 102: ...the front top bow arms and the roof rails 5 Unfasten the holding strap nearthe dome lamp and pullit through the slot in the front top bow 6 Fasten the holding strap to itself 7 Push the front top bow latches down until 8 Swing your sun visors up and raise your antenna Reverse the steps to close your sunroof Be sure your front top bowis latched securely they click 2 43 ...

Page 103: ...sten the canvasflaps at the lower cornersof the rear windowto uncover the zipper pull 3 Unzip the rear window 4 Hang the rear window downso it hangs outsideof 5 Push theclip on the driver s side of the rear window frame see illustration above and pull the bar rearward Then slide the bar to the left to release the passenger s side the vehicle Reverse the steps to install the rear window Make sure t...

Page 104: ...he bottom edge of the window by gently pulling down and out Then release the plastic along the front edge of the window by pullingit forward and out 4 Unzip the zipper therest of the way and remove the side window Reverse the stepsto install theside window During installation you may want tostartby zippingthe zipper about3 inches 8 cm to hold the window in place When zipping place the rear bottom ...

Page 105: ... frame before completely zipping the window Push the inner lip of the canvas top all the way in while zipping After completing installation make sure that the front and bottom ends are securely hooked and the rear top end of the window is underthe canvas top 2 46 ...

Page 106: ... 4 Unfasten the snaps that secure the canvas top to the roof piece The snaps are located on either side of the dome lamp I and push both sides of the lock buttons on the frontlatches 5 Lower the sun visors 3 Unfasten the snaps on the driver s and passenger s sides of the roof side tension belts located above the doors on the outsideof the vehicle underneath the canvas top 2 47 ...

Page 107: ...he latches 7 Pull back the swingarm unfasten thefive snaps that secure the canvas to the swing arm and removethe canvas fromthe swing arm 8 Return the swinga r m forward andhook it securely with the latches 2 48 ...

Page 108: ...t half of the canvas top onto the rear half of the top Then fold it forward so it is in half Put the rear bottom corners of the canvas top into the luggage compartment 12 Lower the top bows Make sure thatthe lower topbow rests onthe rubber support without pinching any part of the canvas top 2 49 ...

Page 109: ...nd the shoulder anchor are clear from the folded top 14 Fasten the upper top bow with the belt on the driver s side seat belt shoulderanchor bracket Reverse the steps to raise your canvas top After raising the canvas top make sure that the canvas extension is located outside the roof rail 2 50 ...

Page 110: ...d previously for lowering the canvas top 2 Detach the rear bottom corners of the canvas top 3 Unfasten fastener the Velcro 4 Unsnap the canvas top to remove it all theway See Preparing Your Canvas Top for Storage in this section for the correct storage procedure 2 51 ...

Page 111: ...Preparing the Canvas Top for Storage 2 Fold the side windows onto the top 1 Lay the canvas top with the inside facing up on a clean dry flat surface 2 52 ...

Page 112: ...3 Fold the frontpart of the canvas top over the windows 4 Lay the rear windowon top of the folded canvas top 5 Roll the canvastop around the rear window 6 Store in a clean dry location 2 53 ...

Page 113: ...Instrument Panel 2 54 ...

Page 114: ...Fuse Block I InstrumentCluster J IgnitionSwitch K Horn L Windshield WiperNasher Lever M Cruise ControlON OFF Button If Equipped N Rear Window Wiper Button If Equipped 0 Rear Window Washer Button If Equipped P ComfortControls Q Cigarette Lighter R ShiftLever S Parking Brake Lever T CoinholderBin U Audio System V Transfer Case ShiftLever If Equipped W Ashtray X Glove Box 2 55 ...

Page 115: ...nstrument clusteris designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you have left and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically 2 56 ...

Page 116: ...he new one is to be set tothe same reading as the old one If it can t be then it s set at zero Then a label is attached on the driver s door to show the old reading and when the new one was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you howfar your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions p...

Page 117: ...this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with oneof your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lightscomeson and stays on when youare driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tell...

Page 118: ...em maynot work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key toON If the light doesn t comeon then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging SystemLight This light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you itis w...

Page 119: ...gnition key to START If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it willbe ready to warn you if there sa problem If the light comes on while youare driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal maygo closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on or if th anti lock brake system warning light is flashing have the v...

Page 120: ... lock 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 on longer than normal after you ve started your engine tur the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then star...

Page 121: ... stops adjusting brake pressure The anti lock brake system active light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves to the H red side your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheated ...

Page 122: ...ing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on as a checkto show youit is working when the ignition is on andthe engine is not runni...

Page 123: ...ssion system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed shouldturnthe...

Page 124: ...asthe proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with your oil this light may stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving This indicates that there is not enough pressure to keep your engine properly lubricated and cool The engine could be low onoil or have some oth...

Page 125: ...f Equipped POWER This light comes on when the power mode selector switch is turned to POWER P with the ignition switch in the ON position This light comes on as a check for approximately 5 seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON or START Overdrive Off Light If Equipped O D OFF This light comes on when the automatic four speed transmission has been converted to the three speed mode and the ov...

Page 126: ... your tank Whenthe gage first indicates E EMPTY you still have aboutone or two gallons 4 to 8 L of fuel left in your tank butyou need to get moreright away 0 0 At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage readsF FULL It takes more or less fuel to fill up thanthe gage reads For example the gage reads half full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it The ga...

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Page 128: ...r Conditioner Controls Option Heating Ventilation System Defogging and Defrosting RearWindow Defogger If Equipped Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo If Equipped 3 8 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 11AM FM Stereo withCompactDiscPlayerand 3 15 Understanding Radio Reception 3 15 TipsAboutYourAudioSystem 3 16 ...

Page 129: ...rects air toward the floor the windshield and side windows DEFROST This position directs air to the windshield and side windows Fan Control Lever Slide the lever away fromOFFto turn the systemon Move the lever toward the fan symbol to increase the fan s speed Temperature Control Lever Slide the lever to change the temperature of the air flowing fromthe system Move it to the right for warmer air an...

Page 130: ...the air intake lever to CIRCULATE For faster cooling move the lever toRECIRCULAR Then move the airflow lever to VENT the temperature control lever toward the left and the fan control lever toward the fan symbol On days when it is raining or the humidity is high follow these dehumidifying steps to help clean windows that are cloudy with moisture Push the A Cbutton Move theair intake lever to CIRCUL...

Page 131: ...n control lever toward the fan symbol Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the fan is running and the air intake leveris at CIRCULATE Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjustthe direction andmount of airflow inside the vehicle Move the louvers up or down to direct airflow to ...

Page 132: ...t seats clearof objects This helps air to circulatethroughout your vehicle Defogging and Defrosting Slide the airintake lever to CIRCULATE and the airflow lever to DEFROST to direct air tothe windshield vents Then slide the temperature control lever towardthe right andthe fan lever toward the fan symbol When the windshield is clear turn down the fan speed Press the switch to turn on the defogger A...

Page 133: ...nced engineering that went into it Setting theClock Press and hold RECALL TIME SET to set the correct hour At the same time press and hold the TUNE left arrow H until the correct hour appears Press and hold RECALL TIME SET to set the correct minute At the same time press and hold the TUNE right arrow M until the correct minute appears AM FM Stereo If Equipped Playing the Radio PWR VOLUME This knob...

Page 134: ...u set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turnthe knob to the right to increase bass and to the left to decrease bass TREB Press this knob lightlyso it extends Turn the knob tothe right to increase treble and to the left to decrease treble If a stationis weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble h s h these knobs back into their sto...

Page 135: ...s the right or left arrows to go to a higher or lower station Press and hold to continue tuning and release when you find your station The display will show the frequencyof each station tuned SEEK Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your previously played stations You can set up to 18 stat...

Page 136: ...peakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them TREB Press thisknob lightly so it extends Turn the knob tothe right to increase treble and to the left to decreasetreble 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 us...

Page 137: ...e bottom side of the cassette are playing When the up arrow is lit selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing REV TUNE Press the leftarrows to reversethe tape rapidly Press REV TUNE or TAPE to return to playing speed FWD TUNE Press the right arrows to advance rapidly to another part of the tape PressFWD TUNE or TAPEto return to playing speed PREV SEEK Press theleft arrow togo to...

Page 138: ...the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will stillplay tapes but you should clean it as soon 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 reset the CLEAN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset AM FM Stereowith Compact Disc Pla...

Page 139: ...M FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six pushbuttonsfor at least two seconds The sound will mute 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 thisknob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to the right to increase treble and to the left ...

Page 140: ...s inserted Don t usethe smaller discs three inch singles They won t eject Use full size compact discs If you re driving on a very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may not play and Err error may appear on the display PressRECALL to takeErr off the display When things get back to normal the disc should play If the disc comes out it could be that The disc is upside down The player will not pul...

Page 141: ...hear the tracks in random ratherthan sequential order Press RAND or RPT again to turn off random play RPT 5 Press this button once to hear a selection over again The current track will continue to repeat Press RPT AM FM RAND or the TRACK SEEK right or left arrow to turn off repeated play RECALL Press this button to see which track is playing PressRECALL again withinfive seconds to see how long it ...

Page 142: ... be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume controlto the lowest setting 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile tele...

Page 143: ...ion non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership GM PartNo 12344789 When using a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear...

Page 144: ...nd clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping 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 lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Antenna Use the knob ...

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Page 146: ... Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving Guidelines Off Road Driving with Your Chevrolet Four Wheel Drive Vehicle Driving at Night 4 3 1 4 34 4 35 4 36 4 37 4 37 4 39 4 43 4 46 4 48 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Recrea...

Page 147: ...u is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrateon the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating ona cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Aska passenger to helpdo things like this or pull...

Page 148: ... alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious way to solvethis highway safety problem is for people neverto drink alcohol and then drive But what if peopledo How muchis too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Althoughit depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blo...

Page 149: ...er countries it s even lower The BAC limitfor all commercial drivers in the United 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 much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of...

Page 150: ...l in a 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 chanceof being killed or permanently disabled is higher thanif the person had not been drinking Drinking and then drivingis very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can...

Page 151: ...ng up your foot anddo it That sreaction time Average reaction timeis about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as longas two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play apart So do alcohol drugsand frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at60mph 100k m k travels 66 feet 20m Th...

Page 152: ...you willuse 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 ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid ABS If your vehicle has anti lock brakes this warning light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you sta...

Page 153: ...eelsis about tostop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can changethe brake pressure faster than anydrivercould The computer is programmed to make themost of available tireand road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and con...

Page 154: ...ou have anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time However if you don t have anti lock your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may bethe wrong thing todo Your wheelscan stop rolling Once they do the vehicle can t respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could beoff the road into the ver...

Page 155: ...ough a sharp curve Then you suddenly apply the brakes Both control systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places You can lose control The same thing can happen if you re steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate Those two control systems steeri...

Page 156: ...have 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 to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended9 and 3 o clock posi...

Page 157: ...rily 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 error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger c suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here aresome tips for passing Dri...

Page 158: ...rsare lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But takecare that someone isn t trying to pass youas you pullout to passthe slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its fron...

Page 159: ... you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skidif it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions Itis importantto slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longe...

Page 160: ...d sharpturns or abrupt maneuvers As with other vehicles of this type failure to operate thisvehicle correctly may resultin loss of control or vehicle rollover Off RoadDriving with Your Chevrolet Four Wheel Drive Vehicle This off road guide is for vehicles that have four wheel drive Also see Anti Lock Brakes in the Index If your vehicle doesn t have four wheel drive you shouldn t drive off road unl...

Page 161: ...cle The heaviest things should beon the load floor and forward of your rearaxle Put heavier items as far forward as you can Be sure the loadis secured properly so driving on the off road terrain doesn t toss things around Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a suddenstop You or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the topof the seatbacks...

Page 162: ...e vehicle s exhaustsystem Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan yourtrip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are muchless likely to get bad surprises Get accurate mapsof trails and terrain Try to learnof any blocked or closed roads It s also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them the other can...

Page 163: ... affects the steering acceleration and braking ofyour vehicle in different ways Depending upon the kind of surface you are on you may experience slipping sliding wheel spinning delayed acceleration poor traction and longer braking distances Surface Obstacles Unseen or hidden obstacles canbe hazardous A rock log hole rut or bump can startle you if 1 you renotpreparedforthem Often these obstacles ar...

Page 164: ...t the vehicle In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road signs posted speed limits or signal lights You have to use your own good judgment about what is safe and what isn t Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness...

Page 165: ...to make turning maneuvers path boulders trees logs or ruts What s beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you don t know It s thesmart way to find out Is the hill simplytoo rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks becausethey are more susceptible to the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely...

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Page 167: ...quickly and you could go out of control Instead apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle Then apply the parking brake Shift to REVERSE R release the parking brake and slowly back straight down Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle it s steep enough to cause you to roll over if you turn around If you can t ma...

Page 168: ...consider a number of things 0 How steepis the downhill Will I be ableto maintain vehicle control 0 0 0 What s the surface like Smooth Rough Slippery Hard packed dirt Gravel Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders What s at the bottom of the hill Is there a hidden creek bankor even a river bottom with large rocks If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicl...

Page 169: ...ve anti lock Avoid braking so hard that you lock the wheels when going downhill If your wheels are locked you can t steer your vehicle If your wheels lock up during downhill braking you may feel the vehicle starting to slide sideways To regain your direction just ease off the brakes and steer to keep the front of the vehicle pointing straight downhill Am I likely to stall when going downhill A It ...

Page 170: ...hill slide or a rollover 0 Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will tripit a rock arut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or i...

Page 171: ...n an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossing an incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side evenif the door thereis harder to open If you get out on the downhill side andthe vehicle starts to roll over you ll be right in its path If youhave to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over A CAUTION Getting out on the downhill...

Page 172: ...l tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking You may want to reducethe air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand This will improve traction Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it s very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction isso poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you d...

Page 173: ...gnition system and your vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water And as long as your tailpipe is under water you ll never be able to start your engine When you go through water remember that when your brakes get wet it may take you longer to stop A CAUTION Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water cansweep your vehicle downstream and you and yo...

Page 174: ... braking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also checkthe fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off road use Refer to the Maintenance Schedulefor additional information Driving at Night L Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some driversare likelyto be ...

Page 175: ...eymay cut down on glare from headlamps but they alsomake alot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even severa seconds for your eyesto readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the...

Page 176: ...t suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled w...

Page 177: ...ehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through somecar washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes T r y to avoid puddles But if you can t try toslow down beforeyou hit them 4 32 ...

Page 178: ...ng usually 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 too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody o...

Page 179: ...time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not clearedthe intersection or may be running the red light Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic One ofthe biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ...

Page 180: ...einto the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limitor to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your tur...

Page 181: ...it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Chevrolet dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip 0 0 0 0 WindshieldWasher Fluid Is the reservoirfull Are all windows clean inside and outside WiperBlades Are theyin good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have y...

Page 182: ...ave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can youdo about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen Then hereare some tips 0 0 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep youreyes moving Scan the road ahead and tothe sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest...

Page 183: ...ng downhillin NEUTRAL N or with the ignitionoff is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then havepoor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your enginerunning and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill L Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lowe...

Page 184: ...ctive warning triangles And if you willbe driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet th road probably have good traction However if thereis snow or ice between your tires and the...

Page 185: ... hard stopon a slippery road Whether you have the anti lock braking system or not you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement Without anti lock brakes if you feel your vehicle begin to slide let up onthe brakes a little Push the brake pedal down steadily to ge the most traction you can What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to dri...

Page 186: ...lumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimesthe surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it T r y not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caughtin a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation ...

Page 187: ...an trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in yourvehicle Clear away snow from around thebase of your vehicle especiallyany that is blocking your exhaustpipe And check around again from time to time tobe sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window ju...

Page 188: ... engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But doit as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm youcan get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Recreational Vehicln Towing There may be times when you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your des...

Page 189: ...unlock your automatic freewheeling hubs See Four Wheel Drive in the Index 4 Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the steering wheel NOTICE Make sure that the towing speeddoes not exceed 55 mph 90 km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged Towil Your Vehicle from the Front I NOTICE If your vehicle has automaticfreewheeling hubs or two wheel drive do not tow it on all four wheels If you do your t...

Page 190: ...Stop towing every200 miles 300k m and start the engine Leavethe transfer case shift lever in NEUTRAL N Shift your automatic transmission to DRIVE D leave a manual transmission in SECOND 2 with the clutch engaged Run the engine at medium speedfor one minute to circulateoil in the transfer case T u r nthe ignition key to ACC Now you can continue towing your vehicle NOTICE The front wheels transmit s...

Page 191: ...des the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options The other label is the Certification label also found on the driver s door lock pillar It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Ra...

Page 192: ...s in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside thevehicle so that someof them are above the tops of the seats Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something insidethe vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to If you put things inside your vehicle like ...

Page 193: ...ring capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment andit has to be used properly That s the reason for this section In it are many time teste...

Page 194: ...ingthe first 500 miles 800k m that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50mph 80km h and don t makestarts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads 0 If you have an automatic transmission you can use DRIVE D or as you needto a lower gear when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in DRIVE D when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup ...

Page 195: ... Chevrolet P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Weight of the TrailerTongue The tongue load A of any traileris an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any car...

Page 196: ... limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s importantto have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rulesto follow If you use a step bumper hitch your bumper could be damaged in sharp turns Make sure you have ample room when turning to avoid contact between the ...

Page 197: ...rakes But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a ...

Page 198: ...om 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 tothe right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making mrns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very shar...

Page 199: ...hink drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakesso much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down...

Page 200: ...our parking brake and then shift to PARK P or REVERSE R for a manual transmission 5 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N I _ A CAUl ON It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shiftlever is not fullyin PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have leftthe engine running the vehicle can move su...

Page 201: ...owing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belts cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re traile...

Page 202: ...roblems that can occur on the road 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 7 5 12 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 14 5 21 5 22 5 32 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire If You re Stuck InSand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 203: ... key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about300 feet 100m behind your vehicle Your hazard warning flasherslet you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps w...

Page 204: ...esesteps could result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn t be coveredby your warranty Trying tostart your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work and itcould damage yourvehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery witha negative ground system I NOTICE If the othersystem isn t a 12 volt system witha negative ground bothvehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles clos...

Page 205: ...an injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan A CAUTION Using a match neara battery cancause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlightif you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to theACDelco Freedom battery installed inevery new GM vehicle But if a battery has f...

Page 206: ...ep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 6 Positive goes to positive and negative goes to a metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll geta short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle hasone 5 5 ...

Page 207: ...l the next step i 9 The other endof the negative cable doesn tgo to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal parton the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery Attach the cable at least 18inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less the engi...

Page 208: ...ince it was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service 0 0 0 0 That your vehicle has rear wheel drive or that it has the four wheel drive option The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you canstill move ...

Page 209: ...T hooks Use J hooks instead being towed fully secured been lifted by the tow truck side when towing a vehicle I r A CAUTION A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personalinjury andvehicle damage The vehicle should betightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t usesubstitutes ropes leather straps canvas w...

Page 210: ...arking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels be sure to follow any speed and distance restrictions later in this section or your transmission will be damaged If these limitations must be exceeded then thedrive wheels have to be supported on a dolly Front Towing A towing dolly must be used under the drive wh...

Page 211: ...he sling chains and against the lower control arm front attachment brackets Position the lower sling crossbar in front and against the4 x 4 wood beam Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 5 10 ...

Page 212: ...EE or unlock your automatic freewheeling hubs and set your transfer case to two wheel drive If your vehicle must be towed on the front wheels don tgo more than 55 mph 90 kmh A towing dolly must be usedunder thefront wheels when towingfrom the real Attach J hooks around the axle tube I NOTICE Take care notto damage the brake pipes on the axle tubes Position the sling crossbar under and forward of t...

Page 213: ...ach a separate safety chain around the end of each axle inboard of the spring Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel If SteamIs Coming FromYour Engine 5 12 ...

Page 214: ...You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats andget out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant yourvehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No SteamIs Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too...

Page 215: ...fe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning turn ojjfthe engine andget everyone out o f the vehicle until ...

Page 216: ...nderhood electric fan Don t reach through the grille to release the underhood lever If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above FULL If it isn t you may havea leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 5 15 ...

Page 217: ...eds service How to Add Coolant tothe Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above the FULL mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor more information about the proper coolant mixture Adding only plain waterto your cooling system can be dangerou...

Page 218: ...engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engineparts are hot enough Don t spill coolanton a hot engine When the coolant inthe coolant recovery tankis at or above theFULL mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directlyto the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before...

Page 219: ... are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they cancome out at high speed Never turn the capwhen the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressurecap 5 18 ...

Page 220: ... and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressurecap 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 means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressurecap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 5 19 ...

Page 221: ...Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 6 Start the engine andlet it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan 7 By this time the coolantlevel inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the...

Page 222: ...heflat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from t...

Page 223: ...oving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 If you have a four wheel drivevehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not inNEUTRAL N 4 hrn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can putblocks at the front and rear of the tire farthestaway from the one being c...

Page 224: ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Thejack handle is under the driver s seat Thejack and wheel wrench are under the front passenger s seat 5 23 ...

Page 225: ... include the jack A jack handle B and wheel wrench C The spare tire is mounted on your tailgate Pull the cover off of the spare tire Attach thejack handle to thejack Turn thejack handle to the right to raise the lift head 5 24 ...

Page 226: ...ire and pull the wheel lockoff Kemove wheel nutswith the wheel wrench Remove the spare tire from the mounting bracket and place it near your flat tire Attach thejack handle to thejack bolt T u r nthejack handle to the right to raise the lift head 5 25 ...

Page 227: ...the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 Position thejack and raise the jack lift head untilit fits firmly onto the notches nearest to the flat tire Under the vehicle near each wheel there are notches in the vehicle s rocker flange 5 26 ...

Page 228: ...ION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift headinto the proper location before raising the vehicle 3 Raise the vehicle by turningthejack handle to the right Raisethe vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tireto fit 5...

Page 229: ...ake the wheel nuts become looseafter a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to dothis but be sure touse a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 6 Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface ...

Page 230: ... loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 8 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the left Lowerthejack completely ...

Page 231: ...d wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even comeoff This could lead to an accident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure toget new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightenedwith a torque wrench to 60 lb ft 80Nom aCAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the veh...

Page 232: ...toreyour vehicle sflat or spare tireby mounting it on the tailgate and cover Replace thejack jackhandle and wheel wrench 1 Front Passenger s Seat 2 Jack 3 Clamp 4 Wrench 5 JackHandle 6 Driver s Seat 5 31 ...

Page 233: ...transmissionor other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could causean engine compartment fireor other damage Whenyou re stuck spin the wheels as little aspossible Don t spin thewheels above 35mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer NOTICE Spinning yourwheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as thetires If you spin thewheels too fastwhile shifting your transmission back and forth you c...

Page 234: ...le as possible Releasethe accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn t get you out aftera few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Your vehicle is equipped with recovery hooks The recovery hook...

Page 235: ...ehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sidewaysangle The hooks could break off and you or otherscould be injured from the chain or cable snappingback NOTICE Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehiclecould be damaged and it would not be coveredby warranty 5 34 ...

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Page 238: ...il Air Cleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator PressureCap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement 6 40 6 48 6 49 6 51 6 52 6 53 6 54 6 54 6 55 6 55 6 56 6 57 6 57 6 61 6 61 6 63 Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades Cl...

Page 239: ...you wantto do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper Ckvrolet ServiceManual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You s...

Page 240: ... 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 the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting theAAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission contro...

Page 241: ...ator whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark pluglife may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Chevrolet dealer for service To provide cleaner air all gasolines...

Page 242: ...ub or contact a major oil company that does business in the country whereyou llbe driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and tha...

Page 243: ...en something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on youif you open the fuel filler captoo quickly This spray can happen if your tankis nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfacesas soon as possible See C...

Page 244: ...k andemissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container A CAU ION Never fill a portable fuel containerwhile it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badlyburned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoidinjury toyou and others Dispense gasoline only into appro...

Page 245: ...each through the grille to release the underhoodlever Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washerand other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things thatwill burn ontoa hot engine To open the hood first pull the release handle inside th glove box 6...

Page 246: ...Then go to the front of the vehicle pullup on the hood and pushthe hood release lever to your left Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put thehood prop intothe slot in the hood 6 9 ...

Page 247: ...voir B Engine Coolant Reservoir C Main Fuse Box D Battery E Engine Oil Dipstick E AutomaticTransmission Dipstick If Equipped G Engine Oil Fill Cap H Power Steering Fluid I BrakeFluidReservoir J AirCleaner Reservoir Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on ...

Page 248: ...l Pressure Light in the Index You should checkyour engine oil level regularly thisis an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every timeyou get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm andthe vehicle must be on level ground The engineoil dipstick is a yellow ring handle and is located near the front of the engine compartment toward the passenger s side of th...

Page 249: ...ind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index I NOTICE I IDon t add too much oil If your engine has so I much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is located in the rear of the engine compartment Be sure tofillit enough to put...

Page 250: ...the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put intoyour engine is American Petroleum Institute certifiedfor gasoline engines I RECOMMENDED SAE VlSCOSlTT 6RADE ENGINE OILS I FOR BESTFUEL Ennmma Y AND COLD ST 1 THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY 6 1 1FOR THEEXP AMRE RANGE You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart HOT ...

Page 251: ...ting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your dealer is ready to adviseif you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the shorttripkity maintenance schedule 0 0 0 0 0 Most trips are lessthan 5 to 10miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside...

Page 252: ... clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can bea real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from thefilter before disposal Don t ever disposeof oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recy...

Page 253: ...n the engine with the air cleaner off NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt caneasily get into yourengine which will damage it Always have theair cleanerin placewhen you re driving Air Filter Replacement To check or replace the filter 1 1 Remove the screws on the cover 2 Lift the cover up 6 16 ...

Page 254: ...les 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90O F 32O C or higher 0 In hilly or mountainous terrain 0 When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 100 0...

Page 255: ...r To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 Cto 93 C See Checking Transmission Fluid Hot inthe Index Checking Transmission Fluid Hot Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15miles 24km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than50 F lO C drive the vehicle inDRIVE D until the engine temperature gage moves and the...

Page 256: ...tingoff the engine follow these steps 1 The automatic transmission dipstick is a black ring handle located in the rearof the engine compartment toward the passenger s side of the vehicle Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel Push it back in all thewiy slitthree seconds and then pullit back out again 3 Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid le...

Page 257: ...luid recheck the fluid level as When the correct fluid level is obtained push the described under How to Check dipstick back in all the way Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your transmission fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Che...

Page 258: ...ug hole 3 Install the filler plug Be sure the plug is fully seated Clutch Adjustment The clutch linkage in your vehicle should be checked as recommended in your Maintenance Schedule To check push the clutch pedal down with your hand until you feel some resistance to movement of the pedal If the pedal moves freely upto 1 inch 2 5 cm or so before you feel resistance to the travel adjustment isn t ne...

Page 259: ...icant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Four wheel Drive Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to four wheel drive vehicles However they have two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check and Change Lubricant Re...

Page 260: ...e Scheduleto determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Periodic Maintenance Inspections and Scheduled Maintenance Services inthe Index How to Check Lubricant I If the levelis below the bottom of the filler plug ...

Page 261: ... against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should What to Use Use a mixtureof one half clean water preferably distilled and one half coolant that meets GM Specification 1825 M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825 M with a complete coolant flush and refill If y...

Page 262: ...than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you usethe propercoolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve thesystem These can be harmful Checking Coolant When your engineis cold the coolant level should be at LOW or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULL or a little higher Adding Coolant If you...

Page 263: ...ot Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not tospill it You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engineparts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator capis a 13psi 90 kPa pressure type capand mustbe tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible e...

Page 264: ... It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicatea problem Have the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the topof the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick witha clea...

Page 265: ...lure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Fluid When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructionsbefore use If you will be operating yourvehicle in an area where the temperature may fallbelow freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer ...

Page 266: ...ows for expansionif freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completelyfull Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here It is filled with DOT 3 brakefluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the br...

Page 267: ...an spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid onlywhen workis done on the brake hydraulic system Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index You can check the brake fluid without takingoff the cap Just look at th...

Page 268: ... or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always usethe proper brake fluid NOTICE 0 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll haveto be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on y...

Page 269: ...ot mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary 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 wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have t rear brake linings inspected immediately Also the rear...

Page 270: ... and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Chevrolet has an ACDelco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend an ACDelco Freedom battery Get one that has the replacement number shown on the o...

Page 271: ...n burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and followthe instructions on the bulb package To replace the headlamp bulb 1 Openthehood 2 Push in on both sides of the electrical connector Pull up and rearward to disconnect it from the bulb The plastic clip on the electrical connector may need to be lifted gently with a screwdriver 6 34 ...

Page 272: ...3 Turn the lock ring to the left t elease the bulb 4 Pull the lock ring and the headlamp bulb straight out Save the lock ring and use it with the new bulb 5 Reverse the steps with a new bulb ...

Page 273: ...nal Lamps To replace the parking and turn signal bulb 3 Push the bulb in turn it to the left and pullit out 4 Reverse the steps witha new bulb 1 Open the hood 2 Turn the bulb socket to the left and pull it outof the lamp housing ...

Page 274: ...arker housing toward the back of the vehicle torelease the clip and pull out the front edge The housing should pull away from the vehicle 2 Turn the socket tothe left and pullit out of 3 Pull the bulb outof the socket the housing 4 Reverse the steps with a new bulb ...

Page 275: ...lease the clip and pull out the rear edge The housing should pull away from the vehicle 2 Turn the socket tothe left and pull it outof the housing 3 Pull the bulb outof the socket 4 Reverse the steps with a new bulb Combination Lamps To remove the rear combination bulbs 1 Remove the two screws from the combination lamps 6 38 ...

Page 276: ...ntly pullthe housing awayfrom the vehicle 3 Disconnect the bulb from its socket by twisting and then pullingthe bulb out 4 Reverse the previous step with a new bulb 5 Replace the housing and the screws 6 39 ...

Page 277: ...inedand improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could havean air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure shou...

Page 278: ...h heat Tireoverloading Badwear Badhandling 0 Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusualwear Badhandling 0 Roughride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire ...

Page 279: ...ion The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals I 1 J 4 When rotating your tires always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown ...

Page 280: ...off See Changing aFlat Tire in the Index One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true 0 You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can seecord or fabric showing through the tire s rubbe...

Page 281: ...n MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Specnumber makesurethey are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAU I DN Mixing tires could causeyou to lose control while driving If you mixtires of different sizes or types radial andbias belted tires the vehiclemay not handle properly and you...

Page 282: ...rmance Criteria P C standards Treadwear The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150would wearone and a half 1112 times as well onthe government course as a tire graded100 The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actual conditionsof their use however...

Page 283: ...he 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 However if you noticeunusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels ma...

Page 284: ... bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information Used Replacement Wheels LA CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and causean accident If you have to replace a wheel usea new GM original e...

Page 285: ... them on a hot partof the vehicle Some are dangerousif you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sureto follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use theseto clean your vehicle Gasoline 0 Benzene 0 Naphtha CarbonTetrachloride Acetone 0 PaintThinner 0...

Page 286: ...efully scrapeoff any excess stain Use a clean cloth orsponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn 0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean theentire area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panelor section Mask surrounding trim along ...

Page 287: ...er 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 stains Even with this protection you still need to clean your upholstery often to keep it looking new Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6167 Clea...

Page 288: ... be 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 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshie Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material ma...

Page 289: ...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 the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle CleaningExteriorLampsLenses Use l...

Page 290: ... vinyl cleaner on the vehicle s painted finish it could leave streaks Don t go through automatic car washes the canvas The plastic windows are pliable and can be scratched if you don t take these precautions when you clean them top could be damaged 0 0 0 0 Wipe off dust with asoft cotton cloth moistened with clean cool or lukewarm water Don t use a dry cloth Wipe in one direction only not back and...

Page 291: ...r vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire clean NOTICE When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may da...

Page 292: ...e corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and otherdebris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbodycar washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Ai...

Page 293: ... 473 L 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water Multi Purpose Interior Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels Cleaner and floor mats I I I I 1052930 I 8 oz 0 237 L I Capture Dry Spot Remover I Attracts absorbs and removes soils I I I I A L I 12345002 I 16oz 0 473 L I Armor All TM Cleaner I Cleans and shines a variety of surface types I I I I 1234572 1 I 2 5 sq f t ...

Page 294: ...cation Label You ll find this label inside the glove box on the door It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is yourVIN 0 the modeldesignation 0 paintinformationand 0 a list of all production options and special equipment Be surethat this label is not removedfrom the vehicle Electrical System Add on Electrical Equipment I NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle...

Page 295: ... on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use itsfuse if it is the size you need Replace it as soon as you can Before replacing afuse turn every vehicle electrical switch off There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle the instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartm...

Page 296: ...rn Hazard Lamps Fuse 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Usage Door Lock Option Lighter Radio Ignition System Warning and Indicator Lights Gages Four wheel Drive System Option Turn Signal Flasher Back up Lamps Wiperwasher Rear Defogger Heater Empty Empty Please note fusesfor the air bags are located YI IO me instrument panelfuse block 6 59 __ ...

Page 297: ...e cover A spare fuse is also insidethe fuse box Fuse BATT ABS IG LAMP Usage All Electrical Load Anti Lock Brake System Ignition Lighter Radio WiperNasher Rear Defogger T u r n Signals Back up Lamps Heater Taillamps DomeLamp StopLamps Horn Hazard Lamps Left SideHeadlamp Right Side Headlamp Fuel Injection System Air Conditioning 6 60 ...

Page 298: ...1 3 4 2 95 Fuel Injection 97 CID 1 6L In Head V Type Deflect Belt 0 24 0 3 inch 0 6 0 9 cm 22 lbs 10kg Pressure Fan Belt Tension Deflect Belt 0 24 0 32 inch Inspection 0 6 0 8 cm 22 lbs Fan Belt Tension Deflect Belt 0 20 0 28 inch Replacement 0 5 0 7 cm 22 lbs Thermostat Temperature 1 80 F 82O C Specification 10kg Pressure 10kg Pressure Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter Battery Engine Oil Filte...

Page 299: ...on 5 6 quarts 5 3L Cooling System Crankcase With Filter Change 4 5 quarts 4 2 L FrontDifferential 1 1 quarts 1 O L Fuel Tank Two DoorConvertible 11 O gallons 42L Four Door Hardtop 14 5 gallons 55 L Manual Transmission Four wheel Drive 1 6 quarts 1 5L Two WheelDrive 2 0 quarts 1 9 L RearDifferential 2 3 quarts 2 2L TransferCase 1 8quarts 1 7 L Recheck fluid level after filling See Automatic Transmi...

Page 300: ...our Door Hardtop 64 4inches 164 cm Two Door Convertible Height Two Wheel Drive 64 3 inches 163 cm Four wheel Drive 65 1inches 165 cm Four Door Hardtop Two WheelDrive 65 7 inches 167 cm Four Wheel Drive 66 5 inches 169cm Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not allair conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant besure the proper refrigerant is us...

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Page 304: ... 5 7 5 7 6 7 7 Introduction Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Short TripKity Definition Short TripKity Intervals Long TripklighwayDefinition Long TripmighwayIntervals 7 8 Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 7 3 1 Long TripmighwayMaintenance Schedule 7 47 Part B OwnerChecksandServices 7 5 1 PartC PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 7 53 Part D RecommendedFluids and Lubricants 7 55 Part E Maintenanc...

Page 305: ...tant Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Section is Organized The remainderof this section is divided into five parts Part A Schedu...

Page 306: ...vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants lists some recommended products to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it d...

Page 307: ...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 service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in P a r tD Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replace...

Page 308: ...km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Free Wheeling Hubs Inspection if equipped or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Automatic Transmission Service severe con...

Page 309: ...ver occursfirst At 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Camshaft Timing Belt Inspection Every 100 000Miles 166000 km Automatic Transmission Service normal conditions Fuel Injector Inspection Evaporative Emissions Canister Replacement These intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sureto follow the complete maintenance schedule on thefollowing pages Long Trip Highway Definition Follow this maintenance s...

Page 310: ...d Change Differential Fluid Change Fuel Filter Replacement or every 30 months whichever occursfirst Every 15 000Miles 25 000km Automatic Long Tripmighway Intervals Every 45 000Miles 75000 km Automatic Transmission Fluid Hose Replacement or every 45 months whichever occursfirst Every 50 000Miles 83000 km Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV Valve Replacement Every 60 000Miles 100 000km Engine Timing ...

Page 311: ...r the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failureto perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completionof the vehicle s usefullife We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded A good time to checkyour brakes is during tire rotati...

Page 312: ...e Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper 0Inspect the lockingfront hubs if equipped for correct operation or every An Emission Control Service rotation patternand additional information See footnote 3 months whicheveroccursfirst Repair or replace if necessary 9 000 Miles 15 000 km Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Inspect the locking front hubs if e...

Page 313: ... and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace An Emission Control Service filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first under oneor more of these conditions 0 For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel 0 Change automatic ...

Page 314: ...ont hubs if equipped for correct operation or every 0 Inspect propeller shafts and u joints for looseness and damage or every An Emission Control Service See footnote 3 months whichever occurs first Repair or replace as necessary 15months whichever occursfirst Inspect more frequently if used off road or for pulling a trailer Tighten u joint flangebolts if necessary 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0 Change ...

Page 315: ...ine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 0 Inspect the locking front hubs if equipped for correct operation or every An Emission Control Service rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 3 months whichever occurs first Repair or replace if necessary 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 0 Change engine oil and...

Page 316: ...ex for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service See footnote bearings or at each brakerelining whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0 For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel 0 Replace spark plugs I DATE I 0 Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Cont...

Page 317: ...these conditions change the fluid andfilter every 100 000miles 166000 km Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Change manual transmission fluid Change transfercase fluid Change differentialfluid Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary An Emission Control Service Replace fuelfilter or every30 months whic...

Page 318: ...eoil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Inspect the locking front hubs if equipped for correct operation or every An Emission Control Service 3 months whichever occursfirst Repair or replace if necessary 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 monms whichever occursfirst 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 0 Inspect the l...

Page 319: ...ex for proper Inspect the locking front hubs if equipped for correct operation or every An Emission Control Service rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 3 months whichever occurs first Repair or replace if necessary 45 000 Miles 75000 km I7 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 13 For Tw Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel 0...

Page 320: ...ilter every IO0 OOO miles 166000 km filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 90 F 32 C or higher 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace 0 Change manual transmission fluid I7 Change transfercase fluid 0 Change differential fluid 0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary An Emission Control Service 0 Check engineidle speed and adjustit ...

Page 321: ...nspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 0 Inspect the locking front hubs if equipped for correct operation or every An Emission Control Service rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 3 months whichever occurs first Repair or replace if necessary 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve Replace any worn plugged or collapsed hoses An Emission...

Page 322: ...l information See footnote 3 months whichever occurs first Repair or replace if necessary 57 000 Miles 95000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Inspect the locking front hubs if equipped for correct operation or every An Emission Control Service 3 months whichever occurs first Repair or replace if necessary 60 000 Miles LOO 000 km 0 Change engine oil and fi...

Page 323: ...le under anyof these conditions change the fluid andfilter every 100 000miles 166000km occurs first An Emission ControlSewice first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service 0 Replace spark pl...

Page 324: ...el cap gasket An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission ControlService for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service Seefootnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Replace fuelfilter or every 30 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Chang...

Page 325: ...cking and corrosion Clean or replace as needed An Emission Control Service 0Inspect emission system hoses and replace as necessary 0 Inspect propeller shafts and u jointsfor looseness and damage or every An Emission ControlService See footnote 15 months whichever occurs first Inspect more frequently if used off road or for pulling a trailer Tighten u joint flangebolts if necessary 63 000Miles 1050...

Page 326: ...ange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0 Inspect the locking front hubs if equipped for correct operation or every 3 months whichever occurs first Repair or replace if necessary 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper ...

Page 327: ...affic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not useyour vehicle underany of these conditions change the fluid andfilter every 100 000miles 166000 km filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Inspect air cleaner filte...

Page 328: ... necessary 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 0 Inspect the locking front hubs if equipped for correct operation or every An Emission ControlService rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 3 months whichever occurs first Repair or replace if necessary 8...

Page 329: ...km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect the locking front hubs if equipped for correct operation or every An Emission Control Service 3 months whichever occursfirst Repair or replace if necessary 90 000Miles 150 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel 0...

Page 330: ...ons change the fluid andfilter every 100 000miles 166 000 km occurs first An Emission ControlService 17 Inspect camshaft timingbelt An Emission Control Service See footnoteT 90 F 32 C or higher 0 Inspect engine accessory drivebelts or every 24 months whichever 0 Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 30 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor what to use Inspect ho...

Page 331: ...e fluid Change differential fluid Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary An Emission ControlService Replace fuelfilter or every30 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService See footnote Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications An Emission ControlService See footnote Inspect the locking front hubs if equipped for correct operation or every 3 mont...

Page 332: ...Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper 0 Inspect the locking fronthubs if equipped for correct operation or every An Emission Control Sewice rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 3 months whichever occursfirst Repair or replace if necessary 99 000 Miles 165000 km 0 Change engine oil and fiiter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Inspect the locking fronthubs if equ...

Page 333: ...utomatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter 0 Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve Replace any worn plugged or collapsed hoses An Emission ControlService An Emission ControlService An Emission ControlSewice An Emission Control Service 0 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 0Inspect fuel injector 0 Replace evaporative emissions canister DATE I 7 30 ...

Page 334: ...ncy or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failureto perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liabilityprior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed atthe indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded A good time to check your brakes is during tire r...

Page 335: ...ne oil andfilter or every 7 5 months whichever occurs first 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven An Emission rol Service MILEAGE under one or more of 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 foundin taxi police or delivery service...

Page 336: ...whichever occurs first Inspect more frequently if used off road or for pulling a trailer Tighten u joint flange bolts if necessary 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every7 5 months whichever occursfirst Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 0 Inspect the locking front hubs if equipped for correct operation or every An Emission ControlService rot...

Page 337: ...ce or delivery service I f you do not useyour vehicle underany of these conditions change the fluid andfilter every 100 000miles 166000 km rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 F 32 C or higher 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts or every 24 months whichever occurs first An EmissionControl Service first...

Page 338: ...ever occurs first or sooner if filter is clogged An Emission Control Service See footnote f 3 months whichever occurs first Repair or replace if necessary 0 Inspect the locking front hubs if equipped for correct operation or every 0 Inspect the valve lash and adjustif necessary 0 Check engineidle speed and adjustit to underhood label specifications An Emission Control Service An Emission Control S...

Page 339: ...neoil and filter or every 7 5 months whichever occurs first 17 Replace automatic transmission fluid hose or every 45 months whichever An Emission Control Service occurs first 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When d...

Page 340: ...erhood label specifications 0 Inspect propeller shafts and u joints for looseness and damage or every An Emission Control Service See footnote 15 months whichever occurs first Inspect more frequently if used off road or for pulling a trailer Tighten u joint flange bolts if necessary 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve Replace any worn plugged or collapsed hose...

Page 341: ...e front wheel bearings orat each brake relining whichever occurs first Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not useyour v...

Page 342: ...ol Service See footnote 0 Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service 17 Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlService 0 Inspect fuel tank cap and lines andany hoses for damage Replace fuel tank cap gasket An Emission Control Service See footnote f 0 Changemanual transmission fluid 0 Change transfer casefluid 0 Change differentialfluid 0 Replace fuel filter or every 30 months whichever...

Page 343: ...ion Control Service See footnote Inspect emission system hoses and replace as necessary 0 Inspect propeller shafts and u joints for looseness and damage or every 15months whichever occurs first Inspect more frequently if used off road or for pulling a trailer Tighten u joint flange bolts if necessary damage or every 60 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emiss...

Page 344: ...pair or replace if necessary 75 000Miles 125000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 7 5 months whichever occursfirst Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven An Emission Control Service under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towi...

Page 345: ...onths whichever occurs first Repair or replace if necessary An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service See footnote 15 months whichever occursfirst Inspect more frequentlyif used off road or for pulling a trailer Tighten u joint flange bolts if necessary 82 500Miles I37 500 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every7 5 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection an...

Page 346: ...eplace automatic transmission fluid hose or every 45 months whichever 0 Inspect camshaft timing belt Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven An Emission ControlService See footnote f under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reacnes In hilly or mountainous terrain 90 F 32 C or higher When doing frequen...

Page 347: ...spark plugs An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines and any hoses for damage or leaks Replace fuel tankcap gasket An Emission Control Service See footnote Change manual transmission fluid Change transfer case fluid Change differentialfluid Replace fuel filter or every 30 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Ser...

Page 348: ...ulling a trailer Tighten u joint flange bolts if necessary rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 97 500 Miles 162 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every7 5 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 0 Inspect the lockin...

Page 349: ...matic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter plugged or collapsed hoses An Emission ControlService An Emission ControlService An Emission ControlService An Emission ControlService 0 Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve Replace any worn 0 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system Inspect fuel injector 0 Replace evaporative emissions canister DATE 1 MILEAGE 7 46 ...

Page 350: ...ne coolant level and add the proper coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details Hood Latch Operation Check Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside t...

Page 351: ...fer case axle differential s and automatic or manual transmission fluid levels and add as needed See Transfer Case Axle Rear Axle Front and Automatic Transmission or Manual Transmission in the Index Check for leaks A fluid loss in these systems could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired at once Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See A...

Page 352: ...s put the shift lever in NEUTRAL N push the clutch down halfway and try tostart the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down allthe way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed allthe way down your vehicle needs service A CAUTION When you are doing this check theqehiclecould Imove suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps be...

Page 353: ...ld be injured and property could be damaged Make sure thereis room in frontof your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake 0 0 To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmi...

Page 354: ...ocedures to perform these services may be found in a service manual See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect thefront and rear suspension and steering systemfor damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hosesfor proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing ...

Page 355: ...er to Scheduled Maintenance Services earlierin this section to determine when to change the lubricant Brake System Inspection 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 roto for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel ...

Page 356: ...approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Parking BrakeCable Guides Power Steering System Manual Transmission All and TransferCase Four Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 123...

Page 357: ...s of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB i GC LB GC LB USAGE Front Wheel FLUIDLUBRICANT meeting requirementsof NLGI Bearings Wheel Bearing Lubricant 2 Category GC or GC LB GM Part No 1051344 or equivalent Rear Axle All and GM Optikleen Washer Windshi 8OW 90 GL 5 Gear Lubricant Four wheel Drive No 12345977 or SAE Front Ax Axle Lubricant GM Part Solvent Solvent GM Part No 105 15 15 or equivalent Hood Latch ...

Page 358: ...ledservices are performed record the thefollowingrecordpages Also youshouldretainall date odometerreadingandwhoperformedtheservicemaintenancereceipts Your ownerinformationportfolio in the boxesprovidedafter the maintenanceinterval is aconvenientplacetostorethem Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 55 ...

Page 359: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 56 ...

Page 360: ...ion Procedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation inan Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 11 8 11 8 10 Warranty Information 8 10ReportingSafetyDefectsto the United States Government Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Pu...

Page 361: ...owever if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps I STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager 8 2 ...

Page 362: ...ch For helpoutside of the UnitedStates and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 0 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 0 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 75 1 4135 English or 1 800 75 1 4 136 Spanish IntheBahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua andthe British In all other Caribbean co...

Page 363: ...ter P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Chevrolet please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s faciliti...

Page 364: ...free number will provide you over the phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone our advisors have access to a nationwide networkof dealer recommended service providers Roadside membership is free however some services mayincur costs Roadside offers two levels of service tothe customer Basic Care and Courtesy Care 0 Toll free number 1...

Page 365: ...onjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasersof 1998Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks Please see your selling dealer for details Note Courtesy Care is available to retail and retail lease customers operating 1998and newer Chevrolet vehicles for a period of 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000km whichever occursfirst All Courte...

Page 366: ...the following available to give to the advisor VehicleIdentificationNumber VIN Licenseplatenumber 0 Vehiclecolor Vehiclelocation 0 Telephone number where youcan be reached 0 Vehiclemileage Description of problem Please refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure inside your owner information portfolio for full program details Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchasedin Canada have an extensive...

Page 367: ...ote All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your Chevrolet dealer service management Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs 0 Chevrolet Courtesy Transportationis not partof the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time without notification Chevrolet dealer 0 For a...

Page 368: ...party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevrolet voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administeredby the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes This program is available free of charge to ...

Page 369: ...Chevrolet Customer Assistance Centerat 1 800 222 1020 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If youbelieve that your vehicle has a defect which cou cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Admini...

Page 370: ... hope you ll notify us Pleasecall us 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 call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write GeneralMotors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 ColonelSamDrive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in C...

Page 371: ...will include the Maintenan RETAIL SELL PRICE 90 00 Schedule forall models TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual providesinformationon unit repair service procedures adjustmentsand specifications for the 1998 GM transmissions transaxlesand transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletinsgive technical service information needed to knowledgeabl...

Page 372: ...ServiceManual 1998 90 00 Car Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair 1998 40 00 Owner s Manual In Portfolio 1998 15 00 Owner s Manual Without Portfolio 1998 10 00 I ...

Page 373: ... NOTES 8 14 ...

Page 374: ...reeze 6 24 Anti Lock Brake SystemActive Light 2 62 4 9 Brake SystemWarning Light 2 61 4 7 Brakes 4 7 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 56 Arbitration Program 8 9 Ashtrays 2 40 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 54 AppearanceCare 6 48 AudioSystems 3 6 Automatic Overdrive 2 15 Overdrive Off Switch 2 15 AutomaticTransmission 2 9 Check 7 48 Fluid 6 17 Operation 2 11 Park Mechanism Check 7 50 Starting Your Engine 2 9 ...

Page 375: ...reofYour 3 16 CertificationLabel 4 46 Chains Safety 4 51 Chains Tire 6 47 Changing a Flat Tire 5 22 ChargingSystemLight 2 59 CheckingYour Restraint Systems 1 51 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 55 ChildRestraints 1 38 Securing in a Rear Seat Position 1 44 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 46 Top Strap 1 43 WheretoPut 1 42 CigaretteLighter 2 40 Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6 58 Cleaner Air 6 15 Cl...

Page 376: ...37 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light 2 67 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects ReportingSafety 8 10 DefensiveDriving 4 2 Defogger RearWindow 3 5 Defogging 3 5 Defrosting 3 5 Dimensions Vehicle 6 63 Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 40 DomeLamps 2 38 Door Locks 2 4 Storage 2 39 Downshifting 2 17 Drive Position Automatic Transmission 2 13 DriverPosition 1 18 Driving City 4 34 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 3 Freeway 4 3...

Page 377: ...Fabric cleaning 6 49 Fifth Gear Manual Transmission 2 16 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 7 Filling Your Tank 6 5 Filter Air 6 16 Finishcare 6 52 FinishDamage 6 55 First Gear Manual Transmission 2 15 Flashers HazardWarning 5 2 Flash to PassFeature 2 31 FlatTire Changing 5 22 Capacities 6 62 Fluids and Lubricants 7 53 Foreign Countries Fuel 6 5 Fourth Gear Manual Transmission 2 16 Four wheel Dri...

Page 378: ...51 Hood CheckingThingsunder 6 8 Prop 6 9 Release 6 8 Hood Latch Operation Check 7 47 Horn 2 29 Hubs Freewheeling 2 18 Hydroplaning 4 33 Ignition Positions 2 8 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 7 50 Inflation Tire 6 41 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror 2 38 Inspections Brakesystem 7 52 Engine Cooling System 7 51 ExhaustSystems 7 51 FrontAxle 7 52 Front Drive Axle Boot 7 51 Front Drive Axle Seal 7 51 I...

Page 379: ...Locks 2 4 Cylinders 7 48 Door 2 4 Fuel Door 6 6 IgnitionTransmissionLockCheck 7 50 Key Lock Cylinder Service 7 48 PowerDoor 2 4 RearDoorSecurity 2 5 Window 2 29 LongTrip BeforeLeaving 4 36 Low Automatic Transmission 2 13 Lowering and Raising the CanvasTop 2 47 Lubricants and Fluids 7 53 Lubrication Service Body 7 48 Maintenance Normal Replacement parts 6 61 MaintenanceRecord 7 55 MaintenanceSchedu...

Page 380: ...Oil Pressure Light 2 65 6 11 Overdrive Automatic Transmission 2 15 Overdrive Off Light 2 66 OverheatingEngine 5 12 Owner Checks and Services 7 47 OwnerPublications Ordering 8 11 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 55 Park AutomaticTransmission 2 11 Shifting Into 2 23 Shifting Outof 2 25 AtNight 2 7 Brake 2 21 Brake Mechanism Check 7 50 Over Things ThatBurn 2 26 WithaTrailer 4 55 YourVehicle Manual Transmiss...

Page 381: ...earviewMirrors 2 38 ConvexOutside 2 39 Inside Daymight 2 38 Power Remote Control 2 39 Reclining Front Seatbacks 1 3 Rear Window ManualAdjust 2 38 Recovery Hooks 5 33 Recovery Tank Coolant 5 16 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 43 Refrigerants AirConditioning 6 63 Replacement Bulbs 6 61 Parts 6 61 Wheel 6 46 Replacing Safety Belts 1 52 Reporting Safety Defects 8 10 Restraints Checking 1 51 Child 1 38 H...

Page 382: ...curing a Child Restraint 1 4 4 1 46 AutomaticTransmission 2 13 Second Gear Manual Transmission 2 16 Service 6 2 Bulletins Ordering 8 11 Engine Soon Light 2 63 Manuals Ordering 8 11 Parts Identification Label 6 57 Publications Ordering 8 11 Work Doing Your Own 6 2 Service and Appearance Care 6 1 ServiceandOwnerPublications 8 11 ServicePublications 8 11 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Chevrolet 1 31...

Page 383: ... 5 22 Inflation 6 41 Inflation Check 7 47 Inspection and Rotation 6 42 Cleaning 6 54 Loading Pressure Storing a Flat or Spare Temperature Traction Treadwear Uniform Quality Grading WearIndicators Wheel Replacement When It s Time for New TopStrap Torque Lock Torque WheelNut 5 30 Towing ATrailer RecreationalVehicle TowingYourVehicle Trailer Backing Up Brakes Driving on Grades Drivingwith FollowingDi...

Page 384: ... 3 0 6 6 3 Turn Signal andLane Change Signals 2 30 Replacement 6 46 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 30 Wrench 5 24 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 54 Window Lock 2 29 Windows 2 29 underbody Flushing Service 7 50 Underbody 6 55 Power 2 29 Windshield Washer 2 32 Fluid 6 28 Vehicle Control 4 6 Damagewarnings iv Dimensions 6 63 IdentificationNumber 6 57 Loading 4 46 Storage 6 33 VentilationSyst...

Page 385: ...L ENGINE COOLANT BAlTERY RECOVERYTANK WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR ENGINE OILDIPSTICK P6 11 P6 28 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 9 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or see the Index in the back of the owner smanual 9 12 ...

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