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Table of Contents (cont'd)

Maintenance Schedule

Service and Appearance Care

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Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services
Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Maintenance Records

Fuel
Checking Fluids and Lubricants
GM Oil Life System™
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Brakes
Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires and Wheels
Appearance Care
Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Capacities and Specifications
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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Summary of Contents for 2000 Lumina

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Page 2: ...assistance Free flat tire change Emergency towing that provides in an emergency 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 CHEV USA Bumper to Bumper 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km Limited Warranty Courtesy Transportation E...

Page 3: ...2000 Chevrolet Lumina Owner s Manual Litho in U S A Part Number 10421894 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved i...

Page 4: ...Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net If Equipped Accessory Power Outlets Auxiliary Power Connection OnStar System If Equipped Instr...

Page 5: ...g a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio Theft Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting...

Page 6: ...ance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System Engine Air Cleaner Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade R...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...rs 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 sell...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...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 11: ...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 12: ...Station Guide Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only 87 Octane or higher See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Secti...

Page 13: ...Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 12 Driver Position 1 19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 20 Right Front Passenger Position 1 21...

Page 14: ...djust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicl...

Page 15: ...at may have a bar and a handle under the front edge of the seat Lift the bar to unlock the seat and to slide it forward and backward Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked i...

Page 16: ...r to the back Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down REAR C Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat Reclining Front Se...

Page 17: ...job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt...

Page 18: ...h and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might no...

Page 19: ...If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between I...

Page 20: ...1 8 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it...

Page 21: ...1 9 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: ...which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt He...

Page 25: ...s you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part 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...

Page 26: ...t adjuster 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...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for two things If...

Page 33: ...are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits...

Page 34: ...designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual call...

Page 35: ...23 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s sid...

Page 36: ...it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate i...

Page 37: ...parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the...

Page 38: ...rpeting or higher or if water enters your vehicle and soaks the carpet the air bag controller can be soaked and ruined If this ever happens and then you start your vehicle the damage could make the ai...

Page 39: ...re close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for yo...

Page 40: ...make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Bel...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release butto...

Page 43: ...l 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 there s a sudden stop or a...

Page 44: ...the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and fo...

Page 45: ...lastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elast...

Page 46: ...elt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then...

Page 47: ...a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...nt is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instr...

Page 53: ...do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat CAUTION A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly i...

Page 54: ...f your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions You ll find them behind the rear seat on the filler pan...

Page 55: ...traint Secure the child in the child restraint when 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...

Page 56: ...cle has this feature by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor Then let the belt go back a few inches and try to pull the belt out again If you can t pull the belt out because it h...

Page 57: ...lder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facin...

Page 58: ...ighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way...

Page 59: ...child restraint in the right front passenger seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See the ear...

Page 60: ...ind 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 to be sure it is secure To remove the child rest...

Page 61: ...hild restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right...

Page 62: ...cle has this feature by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor Then let the belt go back a few inches and try to pull the belt out again If you can t pull the belt out because it h...

Page 63: ...pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint You ma...

Page 64: ...ld restraint in different directions to be sure 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...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...g Your Engine 2 16 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 17 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 21 Parking Brake 2 21 Shifting Into PARK P 2 24 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 25 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 25...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...th how to make extra door keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your door keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs If you need a new ignition key contact your deale...

Page 71: ...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 to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your doo...

Page 72: ...try If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplie...

Page 73: ...r and try again D Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions that follow D If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Operati...

Page 74: ...your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery...

Page 75: ...y resynchronizing the transmitter See Resynchronization following Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this remote keyless entry system The transmitt...

Page 76: ...orce outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index D If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Trunk Lock To unlo...

Page 77: ...our ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a sto...

Page 78: ...in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light is on the key...

Page 79: ...Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center at 1 800 CHEV USAR 1 800 243 8872 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform bet...

Page 80: ...you can remove your key This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transaxle It s a theft deterrent feature OFF C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel...

Page 81: ...ool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t sta...

Page 82: ...n t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to 15...

Page 83: ...behind the vehicle s passenger side headlamp fixture 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wr...

Page 84: ...from improper operation There are several different positions for your shift lever PARK P This locks your front wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can...

Page 85: ...ur vehicle is moving forward could damage 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...

Page 86: ...wrong with your transaxle your vehicle may default to SECOND 2 However if you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then yo...

Page 87: ...an damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST...

Page 88: ...o replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to ke...

Page 89: ...ng brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this D Pull the lever toward you D Move the lever up as far as it will go D Turn the ignition key to LOCK D Remove the key and take it with you If you...

Page 90: ...irst pulling it toward you or if you have the console shift lever without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parki...

Page 91: ...in RUN See Automatic Transaxle Operation in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK P while keeping the brake pedal pushed down...

Page 92: ...ciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath D Your vehicle was damaged in a collision D Your vehicle...

Page 93: ...engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking br...

Page 94: ...ll open a small amount If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way down the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the wind...

Page 95: ...n you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever as shown Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the steering wheel...

Page 96: ...l you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrow flashes faster than normal a signal bulb may be burned out and ot...

Page 97: ...ser to LO the shorter the delay Be sure to 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...

Page 98: ...5 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off CAUTION D Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on windi...

Page 99: ...to resume your previous speed Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A Resume Accelerate briefly You ll go right back up to your chosen spee...

Page 100: ...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 pedal to maintain y...

Page 101: ...rol interior lighting For more information on interior lighting please see Interior Lamps listed later in this section B Turn the knob to this symbol to turn on the parking and other operating lamps w...

Page 102: ...anel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your DRL will turn off and your low beam headlamps will illuminate The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it...

Page 103: ...transmitter if equipped If you open a door the lamps will stay on while it s open and then turn off automatically about 18 seconds after you close it If you don t open a door the lamps will turn off...

Page 104: ...open the lamps will automatically turn off after 10 minutes if the ignition is off This feature will not turn off the reading lamps only the lamps controlled by the dial Be sure to turn off any readin...

Page 105: ...mirror Then move the control in the direction you want to move the mirror Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the...

Page 106: ...orage Compartments Each of the doors has a storage compartment Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery...

Page 107: ...urn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back...

Page 108: ...3 Use a screwdriver to screw the locator post into the vehicle s carpeting Press down while turning to allow the locator to pierce the floor carpet The locator will not screw down tightly but will tu...

Page 109: ...love box and behind what is referred to as a hush panel For additional information on accessing these leads and the electrical hookup please refer to the service manual NOTICE Adding some electrical e...

Page 110: ...are available through a subscription with OnStar and are available 24 hours a day Emergency Services D Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment D Theft Notification and Stolen Vehicle Tracking D...

Page 111: ...2 44 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Page 112: ...2 45 A Vents B Instrument Panel Cluster C Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger D Glove Box E Lamp Controls F Remote Trunk Release G Horn H Ashtray I Fold Out Cupholder Door J Audio System...

Page 113: ...Version Shown Canada Similar Your instrument panel cluster 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 in your tank and...

Page 114: ...2 47 Optional Cluster United States Version Shown Canada Similar...

Page 115: ...what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then that is what will be done If it can t then it will be set at zero a...

Page 116: ...ou should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when t...

Page 117: ...ady If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the...

Page 118: ...d braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the...

Page 119: ...floor It may take longer to stop Have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Your regular brake system may not be working properly if the anti lock brake system war...

Page 120: ...longer to stop Adjust your driving accordingly The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so...

Page 121: ...ssible See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot...

Page 122: ...for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on and a chime will sound to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfuncti...

Page 123: ...control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required D Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Deale...

Page 124: ...g a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly See Filling Your Tank in the Index It will take a few driving trips to turn...

Page 125: ...emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness...

Page 126: ...ed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light stays on stop the vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick See Engine O...

Page 127: ...Oil Life Monitor see Engine Oil Life Monitor in the Index Security Light This light will come on when you turn the key to START and stay on until the vehicle starts It will also come on and stay on if...

Page 128: ...hings are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage D At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F D It takes more or less fuel to fill up than the...

Page 129: ...5 Ventilation System 3 6 Audio Systems 3 6 Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control 3 6 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control 3 11 AM FM Stereo with Compa...

Page 130: ...ystem does not have the auxiliary temperature control option the center knob changes the temperature of the air flowing through the system Turn this knob clockwise toward red for warmer air Turn it co...

Page 131: ...d through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40_F 4 5_C Ev...

Page 132: ...ng in outside air and direct it to your upper body while sending slightly warmed air to your lower body You may notice this temperature difference more at some times than at others Heating On cold day...

Page 133: ...on or pressing the button again Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the re...

Page 134: ...ar of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyme...

Page 135: ...ose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station The sound will mute while seeking S...

Page 136: ...to manual and the AUTO TONE display will go blank If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them AUTO TO...

Page 137: ...CrO2 and sets the pre emphasis Anytime a tape is inserted the top side is selected to play first PREV 1 Press this button or the left SEEK arrow to go to the previous selection on the tape if the cur...

Page 138: ...CT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the r...

Page 139: ...he volume at the desired level Turn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any pa...

Page 140: ...your pushbuttons for a few seconds The radio will scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons except those stations with weak reception TheAUTO TONE settingstored for that pushbuttonw...

Page 141: ...sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it...

Page 142: ...button to see which track is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing elapsed time The track number also appears when a new track starts to play AM FM Press this...

Page 143: ...ocedure NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four digit...

Page 144: ...e correct code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between ste...

Page 145: ...ation If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing the player will advance with the up arrow and rewind with the down arrow PRESET Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio...

Page 146: ...n 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 D Adjus...

Page 147: ...tion 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 Part No 12344...

Page 148: ...mild neutral detergent solution and 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 t...

Page 149: ...ving 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 10 Steering 4 12 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 14 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 20 Ci...

Page 150: ...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 151: ...mates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good med...

Page 152: ...uring drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this...

Page 153: ...right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the co...

Page 154: ...up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with...

Page 155: ...king 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 your en...

Page 156: ...es a little This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Here s how a...

Page 157: ...e pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough ro...

Page 158: ...ll help you retain steering control If you do have anti lock it s different see Anti Lock Brakes in the Index In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Po...

Page 159: ...speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed...

Page 160: ...a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder whil...

Page 161: ...dicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic D Do not g...

Page 162: ...r to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleratio...

Page 163: ...ile driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the ti...

Page 164: ...roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead D In remote areas watch for animals D If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the day...

Page 165: ...act repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your hea...

Page 166: ...iping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield o...

Page 167: ...it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or ot...

Page 168: ...nd otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips D Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pa...

Page 169: ...e time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving D Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just be...

Page 170: ...e there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leav...

Page 171: ...s it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tire...

Page 172: ...ere are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable D Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work...

Page 173: ...your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill D Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can cl...

Page 174: ...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 175: ...until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too...

Page 176: ...ound 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 ice ahead of you brake...

Page 177: ...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 178: ...wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index NOTICE Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Loading Your Veh...

Page 179: ...ight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load spread it out Don t carry more than 167 lbs 75 kg in your trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVW...

Page 180: ...cle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats D Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle D When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Towing a Tr...

Page 181: ...speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here...

Page 182: ...our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communicat...

Page 183: ...e trunk lid 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 correct...

Page 184: ...he trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly D If your vehicle has anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems...

Page 185: ...are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still w...

Page 186: ...Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your dealer The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you sig...

Page 187: ...RIVE B or as you need to a lower gear Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can...

Page 188: ...ulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling syst...

Page 189: ...hat can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 9 Towing Your Vehicle 5 10 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 21 Chan...

Page 190: ...itch to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers press...

Page 191: ...NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or...

Page 192: ...omatic transaxle in PARK P before setting the parking brake 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both b...

Page 193: ...ause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the...

Page 194: ...negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too CAUTION Fans or other moving en...

Page 195: ...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 196: ...rt 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 to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch...

Page 197: ...hicle With current trends in automotive styles and design it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle Your vehicle can be towed with wheel lift or car carrier equipment...

Page 198: ...ated engine condition exist an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a significant loss in power and engine perf...

Page 199: ...rheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your...

Page 200: ...es 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 idle the engine for three minut...

Page 201: ...If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on a cold engine Th...

Page 202: ...de in the Index NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radia...

Page 203: ...in water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mix...

Page 204: ...ing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can...

Page 205: ...d be severely damaged 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly count...

Page 206: ...coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 3 After the engine cools open the coolant air blee...

Page 207: ...y spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 6 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark 7 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the pressure cap off 8 Start the...

Page 208: ...a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what 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 peda...

Page 209: ...y could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even...

Page 210: ...are cover counterclockwise to remove it Then lift and remove the cover Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it Then lift off the spacer and remove the spare tire See Compact Spare Tire later...

Page 211: ...s remove them using the wheel wrench If there is a wheel cover you can loosen the nut caps with the wheel wrench but the wheel nut caps do not come off Then using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry...

Page 212: ...wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches 3 Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the jack lift head unti...

Page 213: ...ould be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the...

Page 214: ...urfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When...

Page 215: ...uld fall off causing a serious accident 8 Put the spare tire on and then reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held aga...

Page 216: ...ave the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 1b 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...

Page 217: ...store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk Put the flat tire in the trunk so the side that faces out when it is on the vehicle is facing down T...

Page 218: ...When you install the wheel cover on the full size tire tighten the nut caps to 5 lb ft 7 N m Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartm...

Page 219: ...ou 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 i...

Page 220: ...s of your vehicle as well as the tires 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 vehic...

Page 221: ...Things Under the Hood 6 11 Engine Oil 6 16 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 17 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 21 Engine Coolant 6 25 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 25 Power Steering Fluid 6 26 Windshield Washer Flu...

Page 222: ...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 223: ...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 224: ...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 225: ...b or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehic...

Page 226: ...er s side of your vehicle While refueling let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening To remove the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let...

Page 227: ...When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or...

Page 228: ...the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete D Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Thin...

Page 229: ...handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release located under the front edge of the hood Pull the release with...

Page 230: ...r Steering Fluid Reservoir D Engine Oil Fill Cap E Engine Oil Dipstick F Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick G Brake Fluid Reservoir H Engine Air Cleaner Filter I Remote Positive Battery Terminal J Win...

Page 231: ...e Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate rea...

Page 232: ...hat 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 gets above the cross hatche...

Page 233: ...te API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil...

Page 234: ...mended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engi...

Page 235: ...en cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used eng...

Page 236: ...the four screws and lift the cover Pull out the filter Be sure to install the air filter and put the cover back on tightly when you are finished Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to...

Page 237: ...cleaner filter in place when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both...

Page 238: ...m parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving D When outside...

Page 239: ...rough each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P D Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine...

Page 240: ...el into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid gener...

Page 241: ...inkable water and DEX COOLR 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 tem...

Page 242: ...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 243: ...e When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the COLD mark or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to the HOT mark or a little higher If this LOW COOLANT light...

Page 244: ...nd scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the...

Page 245: ...ine up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap an ACDelcoR cap is recommended Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not n...

Page 246: ...artment is hot the level should be at the H mark When it s cold the level should be at the C mark If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should add fluid What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to us...

Page 247: ...r fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid D Fill your washer fluid tank onl...

Page 248: ...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 249: ...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 250: ...tes may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake...

Page 251: ...in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if...

Page 252: ...age Headlamps 1 Open the hood 2 Press and turn the bulb a quarter turn counterclockwise for the driver s side clockwise for the passenger s side and remove it from the retaining ring by gently pulling...

Page 253: ...6 33 Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp 1 Open the hood There is one flap on each side of the radiator 2 Open the flap by lifting the tab...

Page 254: ...board to release the mounting tabs and gently pull the inside of the assembly away from the vehicle 5 Push the tab on the bulb socket and turn it counterclockwise Pull the socket out of the assembly 6...

Page 255: ...pull the bulb and socket out of the assembly 3 Push in the bulb turn it counterclockwise and pull it out of the socket 4 Push the new bulb into the socket and turn it clockwise 5 Reinstall the bulb an...

Page 256: ...rning it clockwise 11 Install the assembly and the two lower wing nuts 12 Put the carpeting back into place 13 Reinstall the upper convenience net wing nut and the convenience net if equipped Back Up...

Page 257: ...e prongs 3 To reinstall the dome lamp cover center it over the base plate making sure both the cover and the base plate line up properly Snap the cover firmly into place For any bulb changing procedur...

Page 258: ...e to obtain service see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous D Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too...

Page 259: ...erloading 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 Rough r...

Page 260: ...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 261: ...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 262: ...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 263: ...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 264: ...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 265: ...ions 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 find t...

Page 266: ...they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle D Alcohol D Laundry Soap D Bleach D Reducing Agents Cleaning the...

Page 267: ...cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft...

Page 268: ...oe polish on leather D Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild...

Page 269: ...the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon AmiR Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not f...

Page 270: ...soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be neces...

Page 271: ...cause you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can al...

Page 272: ...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 273: ...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 274: ...ind this label on the inside of your trunk lid It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN D the model designation D paint information and D a list of all production...

Page 275: ...hen the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fr...

Page 276: ...d 3 Not Used 4 HVAC HVAC Control Assembly Solenoid Box Mix Motor DRL Module HVAC Control Head Defogger Relay S E O Digital Speedometer 5 Hazard Flasher 6 R H Spot Lamp S E O 7 Starter Relay 8 Not Used...

Page 277: ...h S E O Emergency Vehicle Rear Compartment Lid Lamp or Window Panel Lamps 20 Steering Wheel Control 2 Steering Wheel Radio Controls Fuse Description 21 Air Bag Air Bag System 22 Cruise Control Cruise...

Page 278: ...fogger Switch Relay 38 Radio Radio Power Drop 39 I P Electronics Ignition Feed Headlamp Switch Instrument Cluster Chime Module Keyless Entry Receiver Stoplamp switch TCC and BTSI S E O Accessory Switc...

Page 279: ...ical Center Driver s Side One underhood electrical center is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment Fuse Description Blank Not Used Blank Not Used Blank Not Used FAN 3 FAN 3 Relay PARK...

Page 280: ...ol 2 Power Accessory 2 and Theft Deterrent Relay 12 HD LPS Circuit Breaker to Headlamp Switch 13 ABS ABS Relay Relay Description 14 ABS Anti Lock Brake System 15 FAN 3 Secondary Cooling Fan Passenger...

Page 281: ...iption Blank Not Used A C CONT A C Cmpt Relay TRANS Automatic Transaxle F INJN Fuel Injectors PCM IGN Mass Air Flow MAF Sensor Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 and 2 Evaporative Emissions EVAP Canister Purge So...

Page 282: ...your Chevrolet dealer service department Capacities and Specifications Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for more information Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacem...

Page 283: ...r A1208C Battery 600 CCA Engine Oil Filter PF47 Radiator Pressure Cap RC27 Spark Plugs AC Type 41 940 Gap 0 060 inches 152 cm Windshield Wiper Length 22 0 inches 56 0 cm Type hook Vehicle Dimensions W...

Page 284: ...e needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 15 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 19 Part C...

Page 285: ...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 286: ...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 287: ...s on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your 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 se...

Page 288: ...wing Footnotes The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or...

Page 289: ...er severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months without an oil and filter change The system won t detec...

Page 290: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7...

Page 291: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 8...

Page 292: ...sty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information...

Page 293: ...pection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions...

Page 294: ...In hilly or mountainous 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 change the fluid...

Page 295: ...00 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if yo...

Page 296: ...tation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern...

Page 297: ...taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the fluid...

Page 298: ...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 299: ...Index Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather m...

Page 300: ...n any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could...

Page 301: ...e 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 D To check the parkin...

Page 302: ...and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect...

Page 303: ...m 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 rotors for surface condition Also inspec...

Page 304: ...ake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Power Steering System GM Pow...

Page 305: ...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 306: ...7 23 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 307: ...7 24 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 308: ...7 25 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 309: ...7 26 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 310: ...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 311: ...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 312: ...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 313: ...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 314: ...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 315: ...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 316: ...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 317: ...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 318: ...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 319: ...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 320: ...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 321: ...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 322: ...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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