Chevrolet 2000 Cavalier Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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Summary of Contents for 2000 Cavalier

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Page 3: ...l Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net If Equipped Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof Option Instrument Panel Warni...

Page 4: ...r Vehicle Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio Theft Deterrent Feature Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle...

Page 5: ...iodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance...

Page 6: ...it to quickly find something you want to read Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information See Warranty M...

Page 7: ...ors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sel...

Page 8: ...d a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that c...

Page 9: ...thing that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read ot...

Page 10: ...s have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSH...

Page 11: ...n 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only 87 Octane or higher See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Battery...

Page 12: ...s Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 13 Driver Position 1 21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Right Front Passenger Position 1 22 Suppleme...

Page 13: ...hicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the lever on the fro...

Page 14: ...equipped with easy entry seats this is your front passenger seat adjuster Pull up on the lever at the front of the passenger s seat up to unlock it Slide the seat to a comfortable position Then releas...

Page 15: ...lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position But don...

Page 16: ...t Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This positio...

Page 17: ...front seat of some two door vehicles makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat D Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slide forward D Move the right front s...

Page 18: ...ells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt...

Page 19: ...kle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a...

Page 20: ...1 9 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take thesimplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat onwheels Put someone on it...

Page 21: ...1 10 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...

Page 22: ...nt panel 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...

Page 23: ...ey work with safety belts not instead of 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 you still have to buckle up...

Page 24: ...our vehicle see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver posi...

Page 25: ...re slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt Pull up on the latch...

Page 26: ...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 injuries The shoulder b...

Page 27: ...to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release bu...

Page 28: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 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 inju...

Page 29: ...ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cau...

Page 30: ...be seriously 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 belt would apply too...

Page 31: ...sted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it...

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

Page 33: ...ery quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren...

Page 34: ...ble while still maintaining control of the vehicle CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts of...

Page 35: ...l The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag S...

Page 36: ...ween an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occup...

Page 37: ...ly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sen...

Page 38: ...you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields a...

Page 39: ...turning off the vehicle immediately and disconnecting the battery cables Don t let anyone start the vehicle under any circumstances See your dealer for service Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle...

Page 40: ...n strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one pro...

Page 41: ...make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the...

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

Page 43: ...ld restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear sea...

Page 44: ...the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and in...

Page 45: ...lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make...

Page 46: ...and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position Lap B...

Page 47: ...nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some...

Page 48: ...mall enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is wea...

Page 49: ...ash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110...

Page 50: ...n selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An i...

Page 51: ...ints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a fro...

Page 52: ...orward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a conver...

Page 53: ...ns for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within th...

Page 54: ...stall it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properl...

Page 55: ...Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 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 ca...

Page 56: ...t if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuck...

Page 57: ...e it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger c...

Page 58: ...ckle 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 5 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the...

Page 59: ...ild restraint in the rear seat Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part...

Page 60: ...t if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuck...

Page 61: ...t is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger chil...

Page 62: ...sed by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the...

Page 63: ...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 child sits the...

Page 64: ...might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a...

Page 65: ...e Operation 2 25 Manual Transaxle Operation 2 27 Parking Brake 2 28 Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transaxle Only 2 29 Shifting Out of PARK P Automatic Transaxle Only 2 30 Parking Your Vehicle Manual...

Page 66: ...le with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don...

Page 67: ...ll be able to have a new one made easily using the tag If you need a new key contact your Chevrolet dealer who can obtain the correct key code In an emergency call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance P...

Page 68: ...being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways t...

Page 69: ...hat door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature Rear Door Security Lock 4 Door Models Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passenge...

Page 70: ...2 Use a key to move the lock all the way down 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door lock will now work normally Lockout Prevention If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with remote ke...

Page 71: ...ons Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interferen...

Page 72: ...ing functions are available with the remote keyless entry system LOCK All doors will automatically lock when the LOCK button is pressed In addition if all doors and the trunk are closed the headlamps...

Page 73: ...avoided by pressing any key fob button or turning the ignition to START If you hear three chirps when you press the UNLOCK or LOCK button on your transmitter that means your security system alarm was...

Page 74: ...chased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitte...

Page 75: ...transmitter with the receiver Resynchronization Your remote keyless entry system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone from recording and playing back your signal The transmitter doe...

Page 76: ...f electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid D Make sure all other windows are shut CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D Turn the fan o...

Page 77: ...nd so will your ignition If you take the key with you and you have an automatic transaxle it will be locked And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and...

Page 78: ...k system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuses see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the I...

Page 79: ...shed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition RUN D This is the position the s...

Page 80: ...hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Key Release Button Manual Transaxle The ignition key cannot be removed fr...

Page 81: ...hout pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for lo...

Page 82: ...r foot off the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine warms up NOTICE Holding your key in START for longe...

Page 83: ...r 2 depending on temperature When the engine starts release the key and the accelerator pedal NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or...

Page 84: ...engine the electrical cord is located near the engine oil dipstick On vehicles with a 2 4L L4 engine the electrical cord is located in front of the engine coolant surge tank on the passenger s side 3...

Page 85: ...and seven positions for the four speed automatic transaxles While PARK P REVERSE R and NEUTRAL N operate identically for both transaxles the forward gear positions represent different gearing and ope...

Page 86: ...amage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice...

Page 87: ...or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to...

Page 88: ...se AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even mo...

Page 89: ...tch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into FIRST 1 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as yo...

Page 90: ...could lose control of your vehicle You could injure yourself or others Don t shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift Up Shift Light Manual Transaxle If you have a manual transaxle...

Page 91: ...e hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down If you forget to release your...

Page 92: ...r vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking bra...

Page 93: ...o PARK P Torque Lock Automatic Transaxle If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in th...

Page 94: ...urn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Par...

Page 95: ...our vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked Automatic Transaxle It s better not to park w...

Page 96: ...nd always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if...

Page 97: ...h Press the lockout switch to disable the rear passenger s power window switches This will prevent rear passengers from opening and closing the windows The driver can still control all windows with th...

Page 98: ...a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the...

Page 99: ...s feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass To use it pull the turn signal multifunction lever toward you until the high beam headlamps com...

Page 100: ...clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow...

Page 101: ...ere you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic D Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tir...

Page 102: ...apply the brake or clutch pedal This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can briefly move the cruise control switch...

Page 103: ...you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon you...

Page 104: ...Lamps D Sidemarker Lamps D Taillamps D Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps This position will turn on the following D Headlamps D Parking Lamps D Sidemarker Lamps D Taillamps D Instrument Panel Lights...

Page 105: ...A flashing DRL telltale indicates a possible burned out headlamp or that the vehicle may need service to repair a stuck DRL relay When the DRL are on your high and low beam headlamps will be on at a r...

Page 106: ...s are actually on Fog lamps will go off whenever the high beam headlamps come on When the high beams go off the fog lamps will come on again Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can b...

Page 107: ...witch Press the switch again to turn them off Battery Saver Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle s battery When any interior lamp trunk reading dome e...

Page 108: ...s door To adjust your passenger s side mirror sit in the driver s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you The mirror is a spring loaded breakaway design Power Remote Control Mirrors If Eq...

Page 109: ...ally are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Breakaway Mirrors Should the mirro...

Page 110: ...the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops Un clip a corner of the convenience net to fit larger objects behind the net then re clip it to secure the...

Page 111: ...et and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install These circuits are protected by a fuse and have maximum current levels Sunroof If Equippe...

Page 112: ...red or raised D Don t raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is moving The wind could damage the top Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before attempting to raise or lower the top Alwa...

Page 113: ...2 49 5 Pull the latch handle rearward away from the windshield and hold it until the convertible top is fully lowered 6 Rotate the latch handle up to the locked position...

Page 114: ...unk and remove both boot side covers Leave the trunk open 3 Install the boot side cover by inserting the tab A on the underside of the cover into the slot B at the top of the quarter trim panel Place...

Page 115: ...nel Attach the front snap E first and then the rear snap F The rear snap is adjustable for ease of installation Repeat this step for the opposite side boot cover 5 Pull the boot center cover from behi...

Page 116: ...r snap 7 Close the trunk lid 8 Raise the rear seatback to the up position Push the seat back to make sure it is latched Removing the Three Piece Boot 1 Set the parking brake and shift your automatic t...

Page 117: ...r Carefully tuck the center boot behind the rear seatback Make sure that the center cover is not covering the rear seatback latch Tuck the end of the center boot rearward to keep it away from the rear...

Page 118: ...sh the seat back to make sure it is latched Ensure that the rear safety belts do not become trapped behind the rear seats Installing the One Piece Boot 1 From inside the vehicle pull the tab on the re...

Page 119: ...e boot flap and place it over the striker which is located near the center of the rear pass through opening 4 Close the trunk lid 5 Raise the rear seatback to the up position Push the seat back to mak...

Page 120: ...ee piece boot at the quarter trim panel and the trunk lid opening 5 Store boot in the trunk 6 Close the trunk 7 Raise the rear seatback to the up position Push the seat back to make sure it is latched...

Page 121: ...ompletely see Raising the Top Manually following Raising the Top Manually If your vehicle loses power or something else happens that prevents you from raising the top electrically you may need to rais...

Page 122: ...side in the trunk 5 Remove the top boot as described in Steps 1 through 9 in Removing the Boot earlier in this section 6 Lower the door windows completely If the power windows do not work leave the do...

Page 123: ...he top so the pins are even with the holes 9 Pull down on the top and rotate the latch handle up to lock the convertible top Be sure the top is latched securely on both sides 10 Press the bypass switc...

Page 124: ...2 60 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Page 125: ...unction Lever C Hazard Warning Flashers Switch D Ignition Switch E Windshield Wiper Washer Controls F Cigarette Lighter Accessory Power Outlet G Audio System H Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogge...

Page 126: ...is 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 is left in the tank and many other things you ll need to drive safely and econ...

Page 127: ...dometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last reset the trip odometer to zero Your trip odometer can be seen when the vehicle i...

Page 128: ...an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of you...

Page 129: ...out 55 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the...

Page 130: ...e on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the engine is not r...

Page 131: ...d stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towi...

Page 132: ...brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition...

Page 133: ...with the system D If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on If the Enhanced Traction System warning light com...

Page 134: ...this condition exists See Check Gages Light later in this section for more information If you have been operating your vehicle under normal conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle a...

Page 135: ...em is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not wo...

Page 136: ...e amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do...

Page 137: ...ipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may b...

Page 138: ...how you it is working but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away D I...

Page 139: ...ossible PasslockR Warning Light United States Canada This light will come on briefly when you turn the key to START If the light flashes the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fa...

Page 140: ...ignition is OFF and the security system is armed Up Shift Light Manual Transaxle This light comes on when you need to shift to the next higher gear See Manual Transaxle in the Index United States Onl...

Page 141: ...t None of these show a problem with your fuel gage D At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full D It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up that the gage indicated F...

Page 142: ...hout Radio Data System 3 7 Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System 3 8 AM FM Stereo 3 11 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 16 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player If E...

Page 143: ...through the system Turn this knob toward red clockwise for warmer air Turn it toward blue counterclockwise for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airf...

Page 144: ...em Turn this knob toward red clockwise for warmer air Turn it toward blue counterclockwise for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow For each set...

Page 145: ...T It is normal for the A C indicator light to come on while in DEFROST Air Conditioning If Equipped On very hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time it...

Page 146: ...y use DEFROST with the temperature knob all the way in the red area To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean use DEFOG To defog the side windows set the right control to BI LEVEL and the fan...

Page 147: ...when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is running Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such a...

Page 148: ...w for two seconds Then press the HR down arrow until the correct hour appears Press and hold the MIN up arrow until the correct minute appears The clock may be set with the ignition on or off Setting...

Page 149: ...ntil you hear a beep Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next station Press one of...

Page 150: ...find the bass level you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached TREBLE Press and release AUDIO until TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to increase treble T and...

Page 151: ...pear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the front speakers R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the rear speakers F and a zero will appear on the d...

Page 152: ...ws for two seconds until you hear a beep Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next s...

Page 153: ...the bass level you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached TREBLE Press and release AUDIO until TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to increase treble T and a pos...

Page 154: ...etween the speakers Release the up or down arrow when you find the speaker balance you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached To set BALANCE or FADE to the middle position select the des...

Page 155: ...e cassette player is in PREV mode Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV to work The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button or the right...

Page 156: ...OSE TAPE sensor Press and hold the TAPE button for two seconds with the radio off and the vehicle on CAS will flash on the display showing the TIGHT LOOSE TAPE sensor has been disabled The feature wil...

Page 157: ...ong signal only SCAN Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds...

Page 158: ...the bass level you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached TREBLE Press and release AUDIO until TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to increase treble T and a pos...

Page 159: ...balanced between the speakers Release the up or down arrow when you find the speaker balance you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached To set BALANCE or FADE to the middle position sele...

Page 160: ...ks in random rather than sequential order RND will show on the display Press RDM again to turn off random play OFF will appear on the display RPT 6 Press this button once to hear a selection over agai...

Page 161: ...VOL will appear on the display Each time you press AUTO VOL another volume setting LOW MEDIUM or HIGH will appear on the display NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot find out the vehicl...

Page 162: ...xcept those stations with weak reception The AUTO TONE setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen Press P SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop scanning SCAN will be displa...

Page 163: ...L and COUNTRY music stations TONE and the preset equalization setting will appear on the display when you press AUTO TONE Each time you press it another setting will appear on the display The manual s...

Page 164: ...D receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies and D receive and display messages from radio stations RDS features are only available for use on FM stations which broadcast RDS inf...

Page 165: ...ress this button again A new group of words will appear on the display Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received P TYPE LI...

Page 166: ...may not be in squarely Press EJT to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL TREB BASS and SEEK controls just as you do for the radio The display will show TAPE a...

Page 167: ...the player will continue moving forward through the tape SEEK and a positive number will appear on the display Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to...

Page 168: ...be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first CLEAN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it...

Page 169: ...the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you hold the button or the right SEEK arrow or press it more than once the player will continue mo...

Page 170: ...ess this button located below the CD slot to remove the disc The radio will play EJT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this bu...

Page 171: ...nd LOC will be displayed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The l...

Page 172: ...sm Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape...

Page 173: ...radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE CD button for five seconds READY will appear on the display for five seconds 4 Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette 5 Eject the cleaning cassette after th...

Page 174: ...bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender Chime...

Page 175: ...g 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 21 City Driving 4 22 Freeway Driving 4 23 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 24 Hi...

Page 176: ...ventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is goi...

Page 177: ...alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive Bu...

Page 178: ...e other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for 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...

Page 179: ...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 perso...

Page 180: ...ing action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Aver...

Page 181: ...braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If you...

Page 182: ...one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is p...

Page 183: ...many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Enhanced Traction System If your vehicle has the optional four speed automatic transaxle it also has an Enhanced Traction Sy...

Page 184: ...in slippery road conditions you should use REVERSE R THIRD 3 or OVERDRIVE B See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow see Rocking Your Vehicle in the...

Page 185: ...urve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering a...

Page 186: ...apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depend...

Page 187: ...sing 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 judgmen...

Page 188: ...rs are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the b...

Page 189: ...f you do not have the Enhanced Traction System or if the transaxle shift lever is not in the OVERDRIVE B position then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator...

Page 190: ...m headlamps behind you D Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles D Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light...

Page 191: ...th misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much w...

Page 192: ...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...

Page 193: ...in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes wor...

Page 194: ...ter that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing...

Page 195: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy...

Page 196: ...into 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 ar...

Page 197: ...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 s...

Page 198: ...the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ven...

Page 199: ...or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going d...

Page 200: ...a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be dri...

Page 201: ...begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have the Enhanced Tract...

Page 202: ...e the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of...

Page 203: ...see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time...

Page 204: ...e behind another vehicle for use at your destination Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational towing Follow the instructions for towing equipment Towing Your Vehicle from t...

Page 205: ...e ground if you have a four speed automatic or a five speed manual transaxle Follow these steps 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel 3 Shift your transax...

Page 206: ...roperly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It...

Page 207: ...have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 132 lbs 60 kg in your trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you...

Page 208: ...cle secure it whenever you can D Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Towing a Trailer Models with 2 4L L4 Engine and 4 Speed Automatic Transaxle CAUTION If you don t use the correct equi...

Page 209: ...d resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points D There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having t...

Page 210: ...ilering information or advice or you can write us at Chevrolet Motor Division Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Co...

Page 211: ...the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the c...

Page 212: ...ng with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and brak...

Page 213: ...ng When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal we...

Page 214: ...area turn off the air conditioning if you have this option to reduce engine load see Engine Overheating in the Index Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer at...

Page 215: ...atic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it...

Page 216: ...that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 11 Cooling System 5 18 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 19 Chan...

Page 217: ...gnal lamps will flash on and off Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in an...

Page 218: ...on t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelco...

Page 219: ...le in NEUTRAL N before setting the parking brake 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as wel...

Page 220: ...et it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation I...

Page 221: ...t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the...

Page 222: ...th the good battery and run the engine for a while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse order...

Page 223: ...e the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it D Use only the correct hooks NOTICE Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper fascia or fog lamp areas of the...

Page 224: ...if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you kee...

Page 225: ...ndow as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for four speed automatic transaxles or DRIVE D for three speed...

Page 226: ...with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2 4L L4 Engine A Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fan CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up...

Page 227: ...water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there i...

Page 228: ...y your new vehicle warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it isn...

Page 229: ...essure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot...

Page 230: ...get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NOTICE In cold...

Page 231: ...pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about two or two and one half turns If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop This will allow an...

Page 232: ...ap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be l...

Page 233: ...to do If a front tire fails the flat 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...

Page 234: ...l place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE...

Page 235: ...e equipment you ll need is in the trunk Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for...

Page 236: ...en lift off the adapter and remove the spare tire Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk Your vehicle s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray Remove the band around the jack The too...

Page 237: ...emove the decorative nut caps using the wheel wrench 2 Thenusethewheelwrenchtoloosenallthewheelnuts Don t remove them yet 3 Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame which the jack head fits in The...

Page 238: ...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 head into the prope...

Page 239: ...re the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAU...

Page 240: ...5 25 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 10 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence as shown...

Page 241: ...rque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequen...

Page 242: ...op or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place A Wrench B Jack C Flat Road Tire D Adapter E Extension F Wing Bolt Extension Installed G Cover H Nut Store the...

Page 243: ...loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact...

Page 244: ...want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is ins...

Page 245: ...ires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Ro...

Page 246: ...5 32 NOTES...

Page 247: ...Engine Oil 6 17 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Three Speed Only 6 21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Four Speed Only 6 22 Manual Transaxle Fluid 6 22 Hydraulic Clutch 6 23 Engine...

Page 248: ...ou want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manua...

Page 249: ...r unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorse...

Page 250: ...ervice station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emissi...

Page 251: ...that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN Gene...

Page 252: ...you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is ne...

Page 253: ...and emissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static elect...

Page 254: ...AUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others...

Page 255: ...e the hood latch at least once a year Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Release the hood prop from its retaine...

Page 256: ...Surge Tank B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C Engine Oil Fill Cap Dipstick D Brake Fluid Reservoir E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped F Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick If Equipped G En...

Page 257: ...u ll see A Coolant Surge Tank B Engine Oil Fill Cap C Engine Oil Dipstick D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Brake Fluid Reservoir F Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped G Battery H Engine Air...

Page 258: ...order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Check the oil here if you have a 2 2L engine 2 2L L4 Engine 2 4L L4 Engine Check the oil here if you have...

Page 259: ...kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level g...

Page 260: ...st symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure...

Page 261: ...the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM GoodwrenchR oil meets a...

Page 262: ...nce schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break...

Page 263: ...ear the battery To check or replace the filter remove the screws that hold the cover on and lift the cover Be sure to reinstall the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly Refer to the Mainte...

Page 264: ...ys have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid Three Speed Only When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the en...

Page 265: ...en outside temperatures are above 90_F 32_C D At high speed for quite a while D In heavy traffic especially in hot weather To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature...

Page 266: ...it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lowerlevel The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in...

Page 267: ...luid Four Speed Only It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to the dealership service departm...

Page 268: ...ge in your vehicle is self adjusting The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless you suspect there is a leak i...

Page 269: ...OOLR coolant will D Give freezing protection down to 34_F 37_C D Give boiling protection up to 265_F 129_C D Protect against rust and corrosion D Help keep the proper engine temperature D Let the warn...

Page 270: ...ngine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NOTI...

Page 271: ...low steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your...

Page 272: ...ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE Your...

Page 273: ...ine compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap agai...

Page 274: ...ull NOTICE D When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water D Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and da...

Page 275: ...or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then y...

Page 276: ...es may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE D Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a f...

Page 277: ...lied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Prop...

Page 278: ...acking up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehi...

Page 279: ...See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system...

Page 280: ...cket remove the 2 bolts from the headlamp Pull the headlamp assembly up and toward the front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly When replacing the driver s side headlamp twist the bulb assembl...

Page 281: ...he black collar by turning it counterclockwise 5 Remove the bulb by pulling the bulb straight out 6 Snap a new bulb into the socket 7 Reinstall the bulb assembly by reversing Steps 1 through 3 making...

Page 282: ...ad screwdriver through the rectangle hole in the head lamp bracket Apply pressure to the snap feature toward the outboard of the vehicle Guide the lamp forward 3 When the lamp is removed twist the soc...

Page 283: ...he outboard tab in the bracket Align the 2 inboard pins with the hole in the head lamp bracket 6 Push the front park and turn lamp straight in until you hear a snap The snap feature is visible through...

Page 284: ...es without a convenience net pry the fastener loose On vehicles with a convenience net remove the net and unscrew the fastener Then pull down the trunk trim 2 Remove the assembly by turning it one qua...

Page 285: ...lens 2 With the screwdriver push the tab rearward to release the lamp lens 3 Push the lens forward to release the two tabs at the front of the lens 4 Gently remove and replace the bulb s 5 Reverse th...

Page 286: ...more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For the proper type and length see Capacities and Specifications in the Index Here s how to remove the Sh...

Page 287: ...a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious...

Page 288: ...overloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Roug...

Page 289: ...s use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the...

Page 290: ...ocation of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Perfor...

Page 291: ...e wheels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires b...

Page 292: ...to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A...

Page 293: ...e kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels w...

Page 294: ...conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do...

Page 295: ...uer Thinner D Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these wil...

Page 296: ...s on the container label to form thick suds 4 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material and don t rub it roughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to r...

Page 297: ...cleaner See your dealer for this product Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes ma...

Page 298: ...r blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon AmiR Powder non scratching glass cleaning p...

Page 299: ...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 Cleaning...

Page 300: ...icle When you hand wash the top do it in partial shade Use a mild soap lukewarm water and a soft sponge A chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top and a brush can chafe the threads in the top fabric...

Page 301: ...hrough 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 c...

Page 302: ...have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the fra...

Page 303: ...plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with...

Page 304: ...and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts...

Page 305: ...ed Vehicle in the Index Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses Should your headlamps fail to function have your headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuse The windshie...

Page 306: ...r have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette...

Page 307: ...BG Air Bag Fuse Usage CRUISE Cruise Control Switch ABS Anti Lock Brake Ignition Blank Not Used RFA BATT Remote Keyless Entry System MIRROR Power Mirror LT HDLP Left Headlamp RDO INTLP Radio Interior L...

Page 308: ...2 HTR Oxygen Sensor Heater HVAC Climate Control System WIPER Windshield Wiper BCM Body Control Module Blank Not Used PWR WDO Power Windows Sunroof Convertible Top Circuit Breaker DRL Daytime Running L...

Page 309: ...ps 3157 Halogen Headlamps High Low Beam 9007 Tail Turn Signal Lamps 3057 Turn Signal Lamps Rear Sedan 3057 Dome Reading Lamp If Equipped Base Model 912 Up Level Model 168 906 Sunroof Model 912 Dome 21...

Page 310: ...Tank 15 0 gallons 56 8 L Tire Pressures Sizes See Tire Loading Information label on driver s door Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to...

Page 311: ...0 050 inch 1 27 mm Windshield Wiper Blade Shepherd s Hook Type Left Side 22 inches 56 cm Right Side 17 inches 43 cm Vehicle Dimensions Length All Models 180 3 inches 458 0 cm Width All Models 75 4 in...

Page 312: ...dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 7 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 7 22 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7 31 P...

Page 313: ...t 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...

Page 314: ...o the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what y...

Page 315: ...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 perfor...

Page 316: ...tem will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the...

Page 317: ...n Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern...

Page 318: ...er or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Servi...

Page 319: ...ee Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 27 000 Miles 45 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 mont...

Page 320: ...or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 36 000 Miles 60 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubri...

Page 321: ...nths whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Chang...

Page 322: ...so see footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside tempe...

Page 323: ...An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation patter...

Page 324: ...ect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rota...

Page 325: ...te 69 000 Miles 115 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 72 000 Miles 120 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months...

Page 326: ...j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires...

Page 327: ...ents or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see foo...

Page 328: ...dditional information See footnote 93 000 Miles 155 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 96 000 Miles 160 000 km j Change engine o...

Page 329: ...automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In...

Page 330: ...cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test...

Page 331: ...item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the...

Page 332: ...in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Ser...

Page 333: ...n pattern and additional information See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis compon...

Page 334: ...in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Se...

Page 335: ...or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change 52 500 Miles 87 500 km j Cha...

Page 336: ...ion See footnote Also see footnote j Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 67 500 Miles 112 500 km j Change en...

Page 337: ...in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An...

Page 338: ...See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 m...

Page 339: ...ous terrain 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 the fluid and filter do not require ch...

Page 340: ...and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine...

Page 341: ...rease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Manual Transaxle Check It is not necessary to check...

Page 342: ...s below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the a...

Page 343: ...to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs...

Page 344: ...g your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular br...

Page 345: ...r leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as...

Page 346: ...akes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indica...

Page 347: ...and use only GM GoodwrenchR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or e...

Page 348: ...n Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor an...

Page 349: ...vided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance...

Page 350: ...7 41 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 351: ...7 42 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 352: ...r Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program 8 7 Canadian Roadside Assistan...

Page 353: ...nts Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE D...

Page 354: ...n or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield D Dealership name and location D Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Chevrolet...

Page 355: ...ailable in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discont...

Page 356: ...ll free service is not available in the Caribbean call Puerto Rico 1 787 763 1315 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up...

Page 357: ...recommended service providers Roadside membership is free however some services may incur costs Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer Basic Care and Courtesy Care D Toll free number 1...

Page 358: ...Care at any time For complete program details see your Chevrolet dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with qualit...

Page 359: ...ed If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work...

Page 360: ...e Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is avai...

Page 361: ...nnot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washin...

Page 362: ...r 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 General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colon...

Page 363: ...n about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Without Portfo...

Page 364: ...00 2000 50 00 2000 20 00 2000 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax See Note Below GM CHE ORD99 Prices are subject to change...

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