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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

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Your Driving and the Road

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Table of Contents (cont'd)

Braking/Anti-lock Brakes
Traction Control System (If Equipped)
Steering
Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions

Recreational Vehicle Towing
Loading Your Vehicle
Towing 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
Towing Your Vehicle

Engine Overheating
Changing a Flat Tire
If You're Stuck

Problems on the Road

Summary of Contents for 2000 Monte Carlo

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Page 2: ...ehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 that provides in an emergency Bumper to Bumper 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km Limited Warranty Courtesy Transportation Every 2000 Monte Carlo under warr...

Page 4: ...rior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Trunk Convenience Net If Equipped Accessory Power Outlet Auxiliary Power Connection OnStar System If Equipped Power Sunroof Option HomeLink Transmi...

Page 5: ...riving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio The...

Page 6: ...ent Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Table of Contents cont d Maintenance Schedule Servi...

Page 7: ...e 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...

Page 8: ...tors 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 se...

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 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Driver Position 1 21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Right Front Passenger Position 1 23...

Page 14: ...adjust 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 vehi...

Page 15: ...e seat push the switch up or down To raise or lower the front portion of your seat push the front of the switch up or down To raise or lower the rear portion of your seat push the rear of the switch u...

Page 16: ...t to a lower temperature Press HI to warm the seat to a higher temperature To turn this feature off place the switch in the center position Reclining Front Seatbacks Lift the lever to release the seat...

Page 17: ...this The shoulder belt can t do its job 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 could go up over your abdomen The bel...

Page 18: ...ack will move back and forth freely unless you come to a sudden stop Then it will lock into place If your vehicle is parked facing down a steep hill the seatback may not fold without some help from yo...

Page 19: ...e rear seat area 2 Push the seatback upright to lock and slide the seat fully rearward to lock into its original position 3 The front passenger should try to move the seat back and forth to make sure...

Page 20: ...into place Make sure it latches Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked into position Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...1 10 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 23: ...1 11 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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you...

Page 28: ...e under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...ty belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right f...

Page 35: ...f you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety be...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...n air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle...

Page 39: ...Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollo...

Page 40: ...ormation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag D Air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air ba...

Page 41: ...service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during im...

Page 42: ...p shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly...

Page 43: ...ll up on the latch plate to 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 wo...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...he 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 slide the gui...

Page 48: ...elt To 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 Safe...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...in a rear seat Wherever you install 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...

Page 56: ...lt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the...

Page 57: ...if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckl...

Page 58: ...lpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint jus...

Page 59: ...child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate an...

Page 60: ...down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the c...

Page 61: ...e 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 about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follo...

Page 62: ...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 unbuckl...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...lant Heater If Equipped 2 26 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 30 Parking Brake 2 31 Shifting Into PARK P 2 33 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 34 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 34 Engine Exhaust 2 35 Running...

Page 68: ...ren in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the k...

Page 69: ...Roadside Assistance Center at 1 800 CHEV USAR In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into you...

Page 70: ...e This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of 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...

Page 71: ...ocking and unlocking doors For your vehicle you may select and program one of the following four operating modes Mode 1 No automatic door lock or unlock Mode 2 Automatic all door lock when the transax...

Page 72: ...this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of In...

Page 73: ...n must be in OFF or ACC for the instant alarm to work When you press the horn button on the remote keyless entry transmitter your vehicle s headlamps will flash the horn will honk repeatedly and your...

Page 74: ...erior lamps will remain on since a door is open Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a tr...

Page 75: ...ogether Make sure the halves are together tightly so water won t get in 5 Resynchronize and then test the transmitter NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Stati...

Page 76: ...o its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force 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 th...

Page 77: ...this Your ignition and transaxle will be locked 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 si...

Page 78: ...d your vehicle s headlamps and back up lamps will flash for approximately two minutes When the alarm is armed the trunk may be opened with the remote keyless entry transmitter If you use the key to op...

Page 79: ...as occurred since last arming Disarming with Your Key Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key to unlock the doors The light on the radio will go off to let you know the system is no longer...

Page 80: ...ation shows how to reset or customize features after entering the main menu SETTINGS Display Current Settings OIL LIFE Oil Life Reset This feature allows you to reset the engine oil life monitor after...

Page 81: ...on your vehicle LT DELAY Delayed Headlamp Illumination This feature allows the vehicle s headlamps and parking lamps to stay on for a fixed amount of time after you exit the vehicle To customize delay...

Page 82: ...section or program the next feature available on your vehicle FOB LIGHT Remote Visual Verification This feature allows the exterior lights to flash when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used t...

Page 83: ...d is received three chirps will be heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred since last arming See Content Theft Deterrent System in the Index The mode you selected is now set You can either e...

Page 84: ...uctions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle CHIRP Horn Chirp Timer This feature allows you to choose between short or long horn chirp sounds when the remote key...

Page 85: ...s entry transmitter to your vehicle To match the transmitter 1 Scroll using the SEEK up or down arrows until FOB PROG appears on the display 2 Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the submenu The cu...

Page 86: ...and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index See your dealer for service...

Page 87: ...key seems stuck in OFF and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is it all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard But turn...

Page 88: ...electrical accessories such as the radio A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in OFF or ACC and the key is in the ignition Retained Accessory Power RAP With r...

Page 89: ...3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try this Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down Then push your accelerator pedal all...

Page 90: ...your engine still won 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 i...

Page 91: ...ed outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 vo...

Page 92: ...between the front seats The above graphic is displayed on your instrument panel cluster Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle vehicles when you re in PARK P or NEUTRAL N to protect dr...

Page 93: ...owing a Trailer in the Index Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You must fully apply your regular...

Page 94: ...ith the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re D Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push your...

Page 95: ...g in non highway scenarios i e city streets etc SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mou...

Page 96: ...the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Parking Brake The parking brake is located to the lef...

Page 97: ...RK P CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the ve...

Page 98: ...rmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to I...

Page 99: ...f the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You must fu...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ...ver s window switch has an express down feature This switch is labeled AUTO Tap the rear of the switch and the driver s window will open a small amount If the rear of the switch is fully pressed the w...

Page 103: ...or you can lower it so that you re more comfortable while driving To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to...

Page 104: ...or a lane change a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you sig...

Page 105: ...eady wiping at low speed turn the band to LO For high speed wiping turn the band further to HI To stop the wipers turn the band to OFF You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wip...

Page 106: ...uise control does not work at speeds below about 25 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 stea...

Page 107: ...to the speed you want 3 Press the SET button on your steering wheel and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise c...

Page 108: ...t D To slow down in very small amounts press the COAST button on the steering wheel briefly Each time you do this you ll go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Contr...

Page 109: ...ment Panel Lights D Dome Lamp If you pull the knob out halfway it will turn on your parking lamps and your other operating lamps If you pull the knob all the way out your headlamps will then come on P...

Page 110: ...icle s headlamps and parking lamps will turn on The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside your headlamps will go off and your DRL will come on...

Page 111: ...ll come on again Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and cluster by turning the exterior lamp knob Turn the knob clockwise to increas...

Page 112: ...e is canceled if you turn the ignition key to ON or press the power door lock switch so the lamps will dim right away When the ignition is on illuminated entry is inactive which means the courtesy lam...

Page 113: ...anceled and the interior lamps will remain on since a door is open Parade Mode The instrument panel has an added feature called parade mode to assist you in seeing the instrument panel cluster and rad...

Page 114: ...r having been left on for 10 minutes the headlamps and the parking lamps will flash three times They will remain on for one more minute before being turned off automatically Mirrors Adjust all the mir...

Page 115: ...he left or right outside mirror press the top switch Press any of the four buttons located below the top switch to move the mirrors in the desired direction Adjust each mirror so you can see the side...

Page 116: ...ou can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Ashtrays and Lighter The removable front ashtray is located on the console and fits into the cupholder The ashtray is removable...

Page 117: ...Mirrors Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors the lamps come on when you open the cover Accessory Power Outlet Your vehicle has a 12 volt o...

Page 118: ...fer to your service manual To order a service manual see Service Publications Ordering in the Index NOTICE Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from work...

Page 119: ...r s guide is provided with the OnStar System For more information contact OnStar at 1 888 ONSTAR7 Assist Handle If Equipped An assist handle above the passenger door can be used when getting out of yo...

Page 120: ...g it rearward or automatically by opening the power sunroof You will need to close the sunshade manually by sliding it forward To close the sunroof press the switch forward and hold until the sunroof...

Page 121: ...gramming Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the HomeLinkR Transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 If you have not previously programmed a universal c...

Page 122: ...repeated attempts consult your dealer Be sure to keep the original hand held transmitter in case you need to erase and reprogram the HomeLinkR Transmitter Operating the Transmitter Press and hold the...

Page 123: ...e programmed button on the HomeLinkR Transmitter until the indicator light flashes rapidly about two seconds 6 Release the button then press it again to confirm it was programmed to the garage door op...

Page 124: ...2 58 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Page 125: ...ifunction Lever behind steering wheel C Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped D Hazard Switch E Audio System F Climate Controls G Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever H Ignition Switch I Steering Wheel...

Page 126: ...ersion Shown Canadian 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 an...

Page 127: ...2 61 Optional Cluster United States Version Shown Canadian Similar...

Page 128: ...be done But if it can t then it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Your trip odometer t...

Page 129: ...is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stay...

Page 130: ...is ready 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...

Page 131: ...ssage center For more information see Battery Life Indicator in the Index Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other...

Page 132: ...f it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light The anti lock brake system warning light should come on for a few second...

Page 133: ...trol System in the Index for more information D If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will...

Page 134: ...ing up hills it is normal for the temperature to fluctuate and approach the 250_F 122_C mark When the gage reads greater than 250_F 122_C the HOT COOLANT TEMP light will be illuminated in the message...

Page 135: ...CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious...

Page 136: ...ission 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 vehicl...

Page 137: ...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 138: ...y replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driv...

Page 139: ...ing if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damag...

Page 140: ...2 74 Fuel Gage United States Standard Cluster United States Optional Cluster Canada Standard Cluster Canada Optional Cluster...

Page 141: ...have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank D The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition Message Ce...

Page 142: ...ave a problem with your charging system If there is a problem with the charging system four chimes will sound when the message comes on The battery display will also stay on while the key is in ON unt...

Page 143: ...oolant Four chimes will also sound The engine may overheat See Engine Coolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible LOW OIL PRESSURE This message is displayed when the engine...

Page 144: ...are in a forward or reverse gear position you will also hear four chimes SECURITY This message is displayed to monitor the PasslockR system If the security message is displayed continuously while driv...

Page 145: ...he system s monitor will be displayed and four warning chimes will sound When you have checked the tire pressures be sure to reset the tire inflation monitor See Tires in the Index SERVICE VEHICLE SOO...

Page 146: ...eam headlamps The message will stay on approximately 60 seconds Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible See Bulb Replacement in the Index Driver Information Center DIC Option Sunroof Optional V...

Page 147: ...he reset button can also be used to manually calibrate the compass See Manual Compass Calibration in the Index MODE Mode Button D Press this button to cycle through three modes of operation Off Compas...

Page 148: ...ariance Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the Compass Temperature mode Press the RESET button for approximately five seconds The last entered variance zone number and VAR will be displayed Pre...

Page 149: ...ration If the compass appears erratic and the calibration symbol does not appear you must manually put the compass into the calibration mode Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the Compass Tempe...

Page 150: ...aveled with the remaining fuel The fuel economy used to calculate range is based on the last few hours of driving When in a low fuel condition the word LO is displayed D FUEL USED Trip Fuel Used This...

Page 151: ...th Radio Data System 3 9 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Radio Data System RDS and Automatic Tone Control 3 17 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System RDS and Automati...

Page 152: ...ture Knob The center knob on the control panel changes the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn this knob toward red clockwise for warmer air Turn it toward blue counterclockwise for...

Page 153: ...This button is usable in all of the air delivery modes on the right knob An indicator on the button will light up when this button is selected RECIRCULATION Press this button to limit the amount of f...

Page 154: ...assenger Slide the lever upward to raise the temperature Slide the lever downward to lower the temperature Passenger s Temperature Lever The lever on the right adjusts the air temperature on the passe...

Page 155: ...ir This button is usable in all of the air delivery modes on the right knob An indicator on the button will light up when this button is selected RECIRCULATION Press this button to limit the amount of...

Page 156: ...e warm enough You can turn the right knob on the control panel to BI LEV push the A C button on and move the temperature control to a comfortable setting Heating On cold days turn the right knob on th...

Page 157: ...only run for about seven and one half minutes before turning off You can also turn the defogger off by turning the ignition off or by pressing the button again Do not attach anything like a temporary...

Page 158: ...ay need to be replaced See Maintenance Schedule in the Index Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will...

Page 159: ...ss and hold MN until the correct minute appears The clock may be set with the ignition on or off The clock symbol will appear on the display in time set mode To set the clock to the time of an FM stat...

Page 160: ...ion at faster vehicle speeds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations SEEK Press the rig...

Page 161: ...ch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will go blank To set the tone and speaker controls to the middle position press and hold the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is active The...

Page 162: ...g RDS Mode Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS mode gives you many useful new features With RDS the radio can D Seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to...

Page 163: ...lays If the cassette tape or compact disc player was being used the tape or compact disc will stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped INFO If the current station has a message...

Page 164: ...sible should face to the right If the ignition is on but the radio is off the tape can be inserted and will begin playing A tape symbol is shown on the display whenever a tape is inserted If you hear...

Page 165: ...last selected station while the tape reverses You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE SEEK and P SCAN controls FWD 4 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape...

Page 166: ...ion on press and hold the TAPE AUX button to disable the tight loose tape sensing feature to enable play of some tape head cleaners and portable CD adapters The radio will display READY and flash the...

Page 167: ...l 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 vehicle speed...

Page 168: ...n Press P SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop scanning SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner is in the P SCAN mode The channel number P1 P6 will appear with the frequency In FM mode this...

Page 169: ...ay Turn the knob clockwise to move the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise to move the sound to the rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers The display w...

Page 170: ...lays If the cassette tape or compact disc player was being used the tape or compact disc will stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped INFO If the current station has a message...

Page 171: ...FM again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label...

Page 172: ...to play the passage The display will show ET and the elapsed time FWD 4 Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track Press and hold this button for less than 2 seconds to advance at 6...

Page 173: ...tive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJT Press this button to remove the disc The radio will play EJT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be load...

Page 174: ...volume setting allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Turn this k...

Page 175: ...hold the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is active The radio will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position TREBLE Press and release the P T...

Page 176: ...er control is active The radio will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position FADE Press and release the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display T...

Page 177: ...r current programming Accessing RDS Mode 1 Push the SEEK TYPE button or turn the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob to display the program type list 2 Turn knob either clockwise or counterclockwise to select a pr...

Page 178: ...station with the selected PTY is not found the radio will return to the original station and display NONE If both SEEK TYPE and TRAF are on the radio will search for stations with traffic announcemen...

Page 179: ...an arrow showing which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off first press EJT or DISP If CHK TAPE appears on the radio display the tape won t play because o...

Page 180: ...ape 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 work To forward through each selection press the righ...

Page 181: ...The radio will play EJT may be activated with the radio off Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first CLEAN If this message appears on the display the cassette ta...

Page 182: ...g for less than eight seconds If the PREV button or the left SEEK arrow is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current sel...

Page 183: ...ing ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until you see the display you want then hold the button fo...

Page 184: ...indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature you can control certain radi...

Page 185: ...lence the system Press it again to turn on the sound Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stati...

Page 186: ...hanism 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...

Page 187: ...leaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold EJT for five...

Page 188: ...t you do not damage the grid lines for the AM FM antenna There is enough space between the lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception Vehicle Customization S...

Page 189: ...ving 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 11 Steering 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 Ci...

Page 190: ...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 191: ...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 192: ...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 193: ...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 194: ...Then you have to bring 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 thr...

Page 195: ...et harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake ped...

Page 196: ...els is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could Th...

Page 197: ...aking Traction Control System 3800 V6 Engine Your vehicle is equipped with a Traction Control System that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates on...

Page 198: ...lippery road conditions you should always leave the Traction Control System on But you can turn the system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in san...

Page 199: ...he angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both con...

Page 200: ...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 201: ...another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or...

Page 202: ...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 203: ...n skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If y...

Page 204: ...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 205: ...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 206: ...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 207: ...is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplani...

Page 208: ...y to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and...

Page 209: ...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 210: ...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 211: ...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 212: ...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 213: ...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 214: ...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 215: ...not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when yo...

Page 216: ...ummon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe D Turn on your hazard flashers D Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow D Put on extra clothing or w...

Page 217: ...htly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps...

Page 218: ...carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options The other label is the Certification label found on the rear...

Page 219: ...u put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash D Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the...

Page 220: ...d read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability...

Page 221: ...strictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have t...

Page 222: ...carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 percent of the total loade...

Page 223: ...water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road...

Page 224: ...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 225: ...urn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need additional wiring Check with your dealer The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lan...

Page 226: ...MATIC OVERDRIVE B 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 be injured and both...

Page 227: ...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 228: ...that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 22 If A Tire Goes Flat 5 22 Chan...

Page 229: ...er 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 t...

Page 230: ...TICE 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 j...

Page 231: ...s This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty CAUTION...

Page 232: ...has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelcoR battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add wate...

Page 233: ...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 234: ...l 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 dead battery 8 Attach the cable at leas...

Page 235: ...r Vehicle CAUTION To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds D Never tow with dam...

Page 236: ...rature Gage and Hot Coolant Temperature in the Index You also have a low coolant light on your instrument panel See Low Coolant Level in the Index Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emer...

Page 237: ...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 keep driving when your engine is overheated the liqui...

Page 238: ...r conditioner is on turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highe...

Page 239: ...System When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see 3400 V6 Engine A Coolant Recovery Tank B Electric Engine Cooling Fans 3800 V6 Engine A Coolant Recovery Tank B Electric Engine...

Page 240: ...ntil it cools down When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank To check the coolant level look for the COLD mark on the side of the coola...

Page 241: ...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 242: ...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 243: ...re thing 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 syste...

Page 244: ...ator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press do...

Page 245: ...eries II V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve A Clean the area around the engine oil fill tube and cap before removing Twist the oil fill tube with cap attached counterclockwise and remove...

Page 246: ...pen the coolant air bleed valve or valves 3800 V6 Bleed Valve 3400 V6 engine There are two bleed valves One is located on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 3800...

Page 247: ...the radiator is filled 6 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 7 If you have the 3800 V6 engine replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield A Remove the oil fill...

Page 248: ...el is lower add more of the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 12 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this proced...

Page 249: ...under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next p...

Page 250: ...ing steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwis...

Page 251: ...ve the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack an...

Page 252: ...c nut caps with the wheel wrench They won t come off Then using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off If your vehicle has wheel nut caps remove them using...

Page 253: ...from the rear edge of the front wheel opening in the cutout of the rocker panel molding Removing a flat rear tire the diagram shows you where to place your jack Use the notch B as a guide when positi...

Page 254: ...ehicle 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 proper loca...

Page 255: ...places where 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 d...

Page 256: ...ON Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to rep...

Page 257: ...aced NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a...

Page 258: ...ector guide back in the foam holder Place the cover back over the spare tire and tighten the center nut Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passeng...

Page 259: ...ure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your f...

Page 260: ...vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the whee...

Page 261: ...els If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as l...

Page 262: ...6 12 Engine Oil 6 18 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 24 Engine Coolant 6 28 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 28 Power Steering Fluid 6 29 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 31 Brakes 6 34 Ba...

Page 263: ...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 264: ...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 265: ...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 266: ...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 267: ...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 268: ...g the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index 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 det...

Page 269: ...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 270: ...6 9 Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood...

Page 271: ...you ll see A Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B Underhood Fuse Block C Engine Coolant Reservoir D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Transmission Fluid Dipstick F Brake Fluid Reservoir G Engine Air Cl...

Page 272: ...Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B Underhood Fuse Block C Engine Coolant Reservoir D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir low in engine compartment E Transmission Fluid Dipstick F Brake Fluid Reservoir G...

Page 273: ...ck 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 reading the oil must be w...

Page 274: ...Oil If the oil is at or below the lower mark then you ll need to add at least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Cap...

Page 275: ...d by looking for the starburst 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...

Page 276: ...u have the 3400 V6 engine SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 10W 30 if it s going to be 0_F 18_C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do n...

Page 277: ...cosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine...

Page 278: ...first without an oil change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner Remember to reset the Oil...

Page 279: ...rly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change you...

Page 280: ...chedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned Th...

Page 281: ...in the Index To change the passenger compartment air filter use the following steps 1 Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position 2 Raise the hood 3 Disconnect the windshie...

Page 282: ...elivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Becaus...

Page 283: ...t the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50_F 10_C If it s colder than 50_F 10_C you may have to drive longer Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your v...

Page 284: ...Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3400 Code E V6 Engine 3800 Code K V6 Engine 3 Check b...

Page 285: ...After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The cooling system in your ve...

Page 286: ...xture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOLR coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you don t need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain w...

Page 287: ...g system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is l...

Page 288: ...engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and 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...

Page 289: ...erflow tube on the radiator filler neck Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger s side When to Check Power Steerin...

Page 290: ...OT mark when the engine compartment is hot If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should add fluid What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Al...

Page 291: ...ter 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 only three qu...

Page 292: ...d have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner 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 cor...

Page 293: ...ON With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes 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...

Page 294: ...conditions or climates 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 t...

Page 295: ...nce you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelcoR battery When it s time for...

Page 296: ...ulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Head...

Page 297: ...r turn clockwise until it stops 10 Reverse all steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly Then check the lamps Headlamp Aiming If your vehicle is damaged in an accident the headlamp aim may be affected...

Page 298: ...clip 4 Gently pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle and remove any electrical connectors 5 To remove a socket press the tab turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the assembly...

Page 299: ...ve one Unhook the net from the upper wing nut 2 Remove the upper convenience net wing nut if equipped 3 Pull the carpet away from the rear of the vehicle 4 Unscrew the two remaining wing nuts 5 Pull t...

Page 300: ...Rear Sidemarker Turn Signal Lamp B Tail Stop Lamp To remove the rear lamp assembly 1 Open the trunk Remove the convenience net if you have one Unhook the net from the upper wing nut 2 Remove the upper...

Page 301: ...4 To remove a socket turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out 5 Pull the bulb out Do not twist it 6 Push the new bulb into the socket 7 Push the socket back into the assembly Tighten the socke...

Page 302: ...e s how to remove the wiper blades 1 Turn on the wipers to the low wipe setting 2 Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wiper pattern The blades are more accessible...

Page 303: ...ave an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all t...

Page 304: ...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 305: ...detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure The system can alert you about a low tire but it doesn t replace normal tire maintenance See Tires in the Index...

Page 306: ...he DISP button to reset A chime will be heard to verify the new setting and DONE will be displayed for one second 7 Once the monitor has been reset scroll until EXIT appears on the display 8 Press the...

Page 307: ...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 Tire Loading Inf...

Page 308: ...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 309: ...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 310: ...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 311: ...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 312: ...chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the...

Page 313: ...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 314: ...oughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Proble...

Page 315: ...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 316: ...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 317: ...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 318: ...d damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on any wheels other than chrome plated wheels Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These b...

Page 319: ...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 320: ...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 321: ...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 Ser...

Page 322: ...he windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electric...

Page 323: ...Some fuses are in a fuse block on the driver s side of the instrument panel Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses Circuit Relay Description RETAINED ACCESSORY PWR RELAY Retained Access...

Page 324: ...CM Anti Lock Brake System Powertrain Control Module Brake Switch Crank Relay Canister Vent Solenoid Run Crank Mini Fuses Description STOP Brake Lamps Body Control Module Run Crank TURN SIGNAL Turn Sig...

Page 325: ...senger s side of the instrument panel Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses Additional fuses are in the underhood electrical center on the passenger s side of the engine compartment Cir...

Page 326: ...d Seat PWR DROP Accommodated Device B U LP Back Up Lamps DIC RKE Driver Information Center Remote Keyless Entry HVAC Mini Fuses Description TRK ROOF BRP Trunk Lamps Headliner Lamps HVAC BLO HVAC Blowe...

Page 327: ...Fuel Pump DRL RELAY Daytime Running Lamps A I R RELAY Air Induction Reaction Relay CRANK RLY Starter Crank Relay HORNS Horn FOG LTS Fog Lamps Maxi Fuses Description LEFT I P Left Bussed Electrical Cen...

Page 328: ...PMP RLY Fuel Pump Relay DRL EXIT LTS Low Left Front High Left Front Headlamps EXT LTS Low Right Front High Right Front Headlamps PCM PCM Battery A C RLY CMPR HVAC Compressor Relay Generator Underhood...

Page 329: ...Ignition Relay AIR Pump COOLING FANS Cooling Fans Battery Mini Fuses Description FAN CONT 2 3 Cooling Fan Control Relays 2 3 FAN CONT 1 Cooling Fan Control Relays 1 AIR PMP RLY Air Induction Reaction...

Page 330: ...ic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 quarts 7 0 L After Complete Overhaul 10 0 quarts 9 5 L When draining replacing converter more fluid will be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir 3400...

Page 331: ...All Engines A1096C Passenger Compartment Air Filter All Engines 10406026 Engine Oil Filter All Engines PF47 Battery 3400 Code E V6 600 CCA 3800 Code K V6 690 CCA Radiator Cap All Engines RC27 Spark P...

Page 332: ...services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance 7 15 Part B Owner Checks and Services...

Page 333: ...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 334: ...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 335: ...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 336: ...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 337: ...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 detect d...

Page 338: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7...

Page 339: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 8...

Page 340: ...e footnote j If Equipped Replace passnger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rota...

Page 341: ...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 342: ...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 343: ...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 344: ...nditions the filter may require replacement more often j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation...

Page 345: ...er towing Uses such as found in 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 transa...

Page 346: ...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 347: ...herstrip 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 more frequen...

Page 348: ...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 349: ...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 parking...

Page 350: ...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 351: ...te accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads f...

Page 352: ...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 353: ...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 354: ...7 23 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 355: ...7 24 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 356: ...7 25 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 357: ...7 26 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 358: ...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 359: ...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 360: ...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 361: ...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 362: ...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 363: ...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 364: ...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 365: ...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 366: ...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 367: ...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 368: ...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 369: ...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 370: ...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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