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Summary of Contents for LUMINA 1994

Page 1: ...4 li 1 1 9 9 4 T T J M T N A O m F R S M A N T T A T...

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Page 3: ...is Manual 6 A Seats Restraint Systems 9 Features Controls 45 Comfort Controls Audio Systems 89 Your Driving and the Road 105 4 Problemson the Road 131 Service Appearance Care 157 MaintenanceSchedule 2...

Page 4: ...of CanadaLimited for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever itappears in this manual For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux proprietaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exempla...

Page 5: ...C Bill Durant shifted gearsfrom making carriages to making cars forming half of the team Louis Chevrolet the other halfof the team l t the wheel of his experimental Classic Six which enteredproduction...

Page 6: ...I I I I I I I I I I The legacy ofAmerica s favorite sportscar began i n 1953 when 31 9hand...

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Page 8: ...he ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different...

Page 9: ...his safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices NOTICE There mean there is something that could damage your v...

Page 10: ...en DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT 4 BELTS POWER WINDOW 1 These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN HIGH BEAM OR 0 FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER w...

Page 11: ...engers 24 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 28 Smaller Children and Babies 30 Child Restraints 31 LargerChildren 41 Safety Belt Extender 42 Replacing Safety BeltsAfter a Crash 43 SafetyBelts 13 DriverPo...

Page 12: ...tryto move theseat with your body to make surethe seat is lockedinto place I Power Seat omoN To Adjqst the Six Way Power Seat Front Control A Raise thefront of the seat by holding the switch up Hold...

Page 13: ...ition the eat where you would like it then release he lever Reclining Front Seatbacks OPTION Lift the lever to release the seatback then tilt the seatback forward or backward as desired Release the le...

Page 14: ...t Systems Reclining FronfSeafbacks OPTION CQN7J Slide the head restraintup or down so that the top of the restraintis closestto the top of your ears Tlrisposition reduces the chance of a neck injury i...

Page 15: ...safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t knowif it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that ev...

Page 16: ...you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes 1 For example if the bike is going 10 mph 16 km h so is the child 14 2 When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going 3 Take the s...

Page 17: ...I4 Put someone on it 5 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 6 The person keeps going untilstopped by something Ina real vehicle it could be the windshield e 15 I...

Page 18: ...s why safety belts make such goodsense Here Are Questions Many PeopleAsk About Safety Belts and the Answers Q Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accidentif I m wearing a safety belt A You coul...

Page 19: ...r and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver butif you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a...

Page 20: ...protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position VehiclesFirst Sold In Canada Was your Chevrolet firstsold when new in Canada If it w...

Page 21: ...sit up straight The lap belt should be worn as low on the hips as possible In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid un...

Page 22: ...er you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency And you would need to unbuckle it to let someone get into the center front seat position if your vehicle has one o m 2 0 To unbuckle the automatic belt j...

Page 23: ...shoulder beltis too loose In a crash you would move forw rdtoo much which could significantly increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body What s wrong with this The belt is buckled...

Page 24: ...pregnant woman should weara lap shoulder belt and thelap portion should be worn as lowas possible throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetusis to protect the mother Whena safety belt...

Page 25: ...d A That way you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt in a crash L k Center Passenger Position If your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench seat someone can sit in the center positi...

Page 26: ...up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often incrashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren tsafety belted can be thrownout of the...

Page 27: ...ver had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull U p on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the...

Page 28: ...next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until...

Page 29: ...his applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal...

Page 30: ...ldren who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults The comfort guides pull the shoulder beltsaway from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passengerposition in therearseat...

Page 31: ...that both thelap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder See Safety Belts Rear Seat Passengers in the Index To remove andstore the comfort...

Page 32: ...eedsprotection That includes infantsand all children smaller than adultsize In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be rest...

Page 33: ...ed in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you re the only adult in the veh...

Page 34: ...may install it yourself using the instructions provided in the kit Use the tether hardwarekit available from the dealer The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this v...

Page 35: ...ilt the latch plate to adjust the belt 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 posi...

Page 36: ...f you have a two door model see Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Positions Two Door Models earlier in this part You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the tops...

Page 37: ...ou would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 6 To tighten the belt feed the shoulder be...

Page 38: ...in and be ready to work for an adultor larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position When you secure a child restraintin a center seating position you ll be using the lap...

Page 39: ...isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Then see if it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for thei...

Page 40: ...Part Number 12340286 Your dealer can find the correct hardware in the accessory section of the GM Parts Catalog Once the special hardware is installed please follow the instructions with it and these...

Page 41: ...safety belt buckle 4 You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle and pulling italong the belt 5 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 6 Secure the child...

Page 42: ...restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To Remove the Child Seat Restraint 1 Push the button on the safety belt buckle and remove thespecial latch plate Leave the latch plateon the s...

Page 43: ...he child can weara lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are sa erif they are restrained in the rear seat But they needt...

Page 44: ...Index Wherever the childsits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low andsnug on the hips just touching the child sthighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Safety Be...

Page 45: ...n nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also ma...

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Page 47: ...oif you have a problem Part 2 Features Controls Keys 46 DoorLocks 47 GloveBox 51 Ignition 52 StartingYourEngine 52 EngineCoolantHeater 54 ShiftingtheTransaxle 55 Pump To SetParkingBrake 58 Shiftingint...

Page 48: ...on it that tells your ealer or a qualified locksmith how to lake extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe lace If you lose your keys you ll be ble to have new ones made easily using lese plugs NOTICE Your...

Page 49: ...r DoorModel There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the Outside Use yourdoor key in the door lock located below the door handle On four door models the rear doors can t be unlocked...

Page 50: ...f your vehicle from the driveror passenger door lock switch O n four door models the switch on each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock crrunl6ck all of the doors that s asafety featur...

Page 51: ...tion Taking your key out also locks your transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in alighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of...

Page 52: ...insert the door keyand turn it Remote Trunk Release OPTION Press the yellow trunk release button located under theinstrumentpanel on the driver s side The transaxle must be in P Park Remember that yo...

Page 53: ...x To open pinch the latch release Use the door lock key to lock and unlock the glove box New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern Chevrolet doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better...

Page 54: ...switch The switch stays in the Run position when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrum...

Page 55: ...key in Start for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from...

Page 56: ...Features Controls NOTICE II I t...

Page 57: ...le vehicles when you re in D Drive or N Neutral to protect driveline components from improper operation There are seven different positions for your shift lever In this manual these are referred to by...

Page 58: ...R only after your vehicle is stopped Neutral To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow iceor sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index...

Page 59: ...ehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use2 Second Gear when you are driving less than 35 mph 56 km h and Overdrive for higher speeds D Third...

Page 60: ...hill 58 Pump to Set Parking Brake The parking brake usesthe brakes on the rear wheels To Set the Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Pump your parking brake pedal sev...

Page 61: ...the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into P Park position like this 0 Pull the lever toward you Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Move the ignition key to Lock 4 Remove the key and take it...

Page 62: ...ee if you can move theshift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward you or if you have the console shift lever without first pushing the button Ifyou can it means that the shft lever wa...

Page 63: ...w Parking Over Things ThatBurn w Engine Exhaust...

Page 64: ...r have to hereare some things to know Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into P Park inthe Index If you are parking on a hill andif you re pulling a trailer also s...

Page 65: ...ldthe steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Windows On a vehicle with manual windows use the window crank t...

Page 66: ...ill return automatically 5 0 BO I 0 100 4 6 0 7 0 0 A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash inthe direction of the turn or lane change 55 To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever...

Page 67: ...without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 rnph 40km h When you apply your brakes the Cruise Control shuts o...

Page 68: ...ou don t needto reset it Once you re going about25 mph 40 krn h or more you can move the Cruise Control switch from ON to A Resume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go right back up to your ch...

Page 69: ...on the Cruise Control by pushing the SET button To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using Cruise Control 0 0 Push in the button at the end of the l...

Page 70: ...utof Cruise Control There are two waysto turn off the Cruise Control Step lightly on the brake pedal OR Move the Cruise switch to OFF To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off theCruise Control or the i...

Page 71: ...an set the wiper speedfor a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful inlight rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay Windshield Wash...

Page 72: ...t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifree...

Page 73: ...st use your windshield wipers In addition most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights especially at dawn or dusk It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial h...

Page 74: ...ff or Lock position Then start the vehicle The DRLwill stay off until you release the parking brake Head ight High Low Beam T o change the headlights from low beam o high or high to low pull the turn...

Page 75: ...hts in your inside rearview mirror Your Chevrolet may also have others You can turn on the courtesy lights at any time with the brightness intensity control See Brightness Intensity Control earlier in...

Page 76: ...outside mirror sit in the driver s seat and havea passenger adjust the mirrorfor you Adjust each mirrorso you can just see the side of your vehicle when youare seated in a comfortabledriving position...

Page 77: ...mrest OPTION To open this type fold down the armrest then press the latch and lift the cover Inside you have storage space and a cup holder Console Storage Armrest OPTION If your Chevrolet has a conso...

Page 78: ...elf NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be ableto back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make itoverheat damaging the li...

Page 79: ...rests on the slats anddoes not scratch or damage the vehicle Put the cargo against the rear rail and fasten it securelyto the luggagecarrier Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your...

Page 80: ...Features Controls e 78...

Page 81: ...he main components of your instrument panel are 1 Vents 2 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 8 9 10 11 12 _ I Tilt Steering Wheel Lever tnstrument Cluster Hazard Warning Flashers Switch Vents Climate Con...

Page 82: ...usters which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are rplained on the following pages Be sure to read about those that applyto the instrument panel cluster for your Chevrokt TANDARD CLUSTE...

Page 83: ...someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be true You may wonder what happensif your Chevrolet needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the...

Page 84: ...or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next fewpages some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition keyjust to let you know they re...

Page 85: ...r example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than halfthe tank s capacity to fill the tank 0 The gage moves a little when you turn a corner o...

Page 86: ...overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU B...

Page 87: ...come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop the light may blink onand off This is normal If you mak...

Page 88: ...one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake...

Page 89: ...ock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this part If th...

Page 90: ...tor Light CONT NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls won t work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and yourengine may not run as smooth...

Page 91: ...t Controls Audio Systems HeaterandAir Conditioning Controls 90 RearWindow Defogger 92 Settingtheclock 94 AM FM Stereo Radio 94 AMIFM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player 96 AMFM Stereo Radio with Cassett...

Page 92: ...Use on cool but sunny days This setting brings in the outside air but directs it in two ways The cool air is directed to the upper portionof your body through the instrument paneloutlets but most warm...

Page 93: ...half to go to the windshield and side window vents located in the windshield pillars Use this setting to warm passengers while keeping the windshield clear The w setting directs 90 of the air through...

Page 94: ...can turn the defogger off by turning off the ignition or pressing the wbutton again across the defogger gridon the rear window NOTICE Don t usea razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of th...

Page 95: ...io Systems The following pages describe the audio systems available for your Chevrolet and how to get the best performance from them Please read about the system in your vehicle NOTICE Before you add...

Page 96: ...ation on time or radio station frequency the AM or FM radio band whether the station is in stereo and other radio functions VOL BAL Volume Balance Turnthe upper knob to turn the radio on or off or to...

Page 97: ...Stations The four pushbuttons labeled 1 4 can be used to preset up to 14 radio stations seven AM and seven FM 1 Use the lower knob TUNE FADE to tune in the station you want 2 Press SET The SET indicat...

Page 98: ...he digital screen Press the knob to change between the AM and FM bands The control ring behind the TUNE FADE knob adjusts the front rear speaker balance TREB Treble Slide this lever up to increase tre...

Page 99: ...right indicator arrow is lit selectionslisted on the bottom side of the cassette are playing When the left arrow is lit selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing To change sides o...

Page 100: ...o adjust the front rear speaker balance RCL PROG Recall Program Press to switch the display between thetime and the station frequency SCAN Press to listen for a few seconds to the nextstation on the A...

Page 101: ...audio system has automatic Dolby B NR to reduce background noise on Dolby encoded tapes Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the...

Page 102: ...frequencies Press the knob to switch between theAM and FM bands The control behind the lower knob lets you adjust the front rear speaker balance SEEK Press to tune automatically to the next station h...

Page 103: ...play PREV Previous Press to play a track again If you keep pressing PREV the disc will keep backing upto previous tracks NEXT Press when you want to hear the next track If you keep pressing NEXT the...

Page 104: ...e on when you are receiving it Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Tape cassettes that...

Page 105: ...the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges orthe edge of the hole and the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can...

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Page 107: ...tips on driving Part 4 Your Drivingand the Road Defensive Driving DrunkenDriving Control of a Vehicle 106 106 108 Braking 109 Anti LockBrakes ABS 109 SteeringTips 111 Steering in Emergencies 112 Passi...

Page 108: ...highway death toll claiming thousandsof victims every year Alcohol takes awaythree things thatanyone needs to drive a vehicle 0 Judgment 0 Muscular Coordination 0 Vision Police records show that almos...

Page 109: ...e to 0 12percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level NUMBER OF DRINKS as in picture DRINKING THAT WILL RESULT IN A BAC OF 05 IN THE TIME SHOW...

Page 110: ...emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with a higher BAC might not beable to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about dr...

Page 111: ...ndthe condition of your brakes Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in s purts heavy acceleration followedby heavy braliing rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brake...

Page 112: ...u slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheelsare slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakesat each front...

Page 113: ...st braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it willtake much more effort Steering Tips Drivitlg on...

Page 114: ...ne or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere ora child darts out from between parkedcars andstops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you...

Page 115: ...e ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time...

Page 116: ...s asked n any emergency don tgive up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an scape route orarea of less danger Skidding n a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensivedrivers avoid mos...

Page 117: ...e glare from headlights behind you 0 Since youcan t see as well youmay need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especiallyonhigher speed roads Your headlights can...

Page 118: ...lindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving inthe Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because yo...

Page 119: ...e 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 other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be...

Page 120: ...signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turnsgreen and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersecti...

Page 121: ...n After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend tothink you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Tryto be well rested If you must...

Page 122: ...n Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep youreyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your inst...

Page 123: ...and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hillsor mountains Don t swing wideor cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in yo...

Page 124: ...er the least tractionof all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain beginsto fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews canget there Whatever the co...

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Page 126: ...ut the engineoff and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine againand repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possibl...

Page 127: ...y where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can bestate or provincial police Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t...

Page 128: ...ou ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weightsare proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items aroundin the tra...

Page 129: ...king systems won t work weii You could even lose your brakes Will the trailer brake parts take 3 000 psi 20 650 kPa of pressure If not the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle If ev...

Page 130: ...ferent turn signal flasher and extra wiring The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash wheneveryou signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailerlights will also flash telling o...

Page 131: ...Parking on a Hill 1 2 3 4 Apply yourregular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake Let upon the brake pedal Drive slowly until the...

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Page 133: ...occur on the road Part 5 Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers Jumpstarting Towing Your Chevrolet Engine Overheating If a Tire Goes Flat ChangingaFlatTire Compact Spare Tire If You re Stuck In...

Page 134: ...to make your front and rear turn signal lights 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 slide the...

Page 135: ...egative ground both vehicles can be damaged Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connect...

Page 136: ...positive terminal insteadof the positive terminal on your battery To uncover the remote positive terminal lift the red plastic cap 5 Check that thejumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation...

Page 137: ...h anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery Itgoes to a heavy unpainted metal parton the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the...

Page 138: ...was factory new by lding aftermarket items like fog lamps ro skirting or special tires and wheels lese instructions and illustrations may It be correct efore you do anything turn on the 3zard warning...

Page 139: ...head position with aclamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in N Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have yo...

Page 140: ...t Always use T hooks insertedin the T hook slots 138 L NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equipment or fascia fog light damage will occur Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may...

Page 141: ...he information on Towing our Chevrolet including towing peeds earlier in this section Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the floor pan support railsjust ahead of...

Page 142: ...ing You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine on your Chevrolet sinstrument panel You also have a low coolant warning light on your instrumentpanel See Coolant T...

Page 143: ...get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 If you have an air conditioner turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window...

Page 144: ...t coolsdown You may decide notto lift the hood but to get service help right away When you decide it s safeto lift the hood here s what you ll see A Coolant recovery tank B Radiatorpressure cap C Elec...

Page 145: ...OLD mark add a 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant inthe Index for more information about the proper coolant mix NO...

Page 146: ...overheat and be severely damaged You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressurecap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure capslowl...

Page 147: ...engine cools open the coolant air bleed valves 3 1L V6 VIN Code T There are two bleed valves One is located on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 3 4L V6 VIN Co...

Page 148: ...see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valve s after the radiator isfilled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and compartment 6 The...

Page 149: ...e you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes outof a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what t...

Page 150: ...to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire The equipment you ll needis in the trunk 1 Pull the carpeting from the fl...

Page 151: ...ve the wing nut securing the compact spare tire and spacer by turning it counterclockwise Then lift off the spacer and remove the spare tire 4 Remove the retainernutsecuringthe jack byturning it count...

Page 152: ...of the wheel wrench Pryalong the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the rim edges may be sharp Don t try to remove it with your bare hands i If your vehicle has wheel nut caps remov...

Page 153: ...Raise the vehicle by rotating the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 1 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat...

Page 154: ...ve any rustor dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfacesor spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 3 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded endof the nuts toward the wheel Tighten...

Page 155: ...ss cross sequence as shown Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have theflat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel cover...

Page 156: ...s new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make su...

Page 157: ...cle is stuck is to spin your wheels The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution NOTICE Spinning your wheels candestroy parts of your vehicle as wellas t...

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Page 159: ...rance Care I Service Fuel HoodRelease Engineoil Aircleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Enginecoolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery BulbReplacement WindshieldWiperBladeRepla...

Page 160: ...Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Chevrolet Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Chevrolet than this...

Page 161: ...n t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you reaccelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant kno...

Page 162: ...have high ozone levels You should ask your servicestation operators iftheir gasolines containdeposit control additives and oxygenates and if they have been reformulatedto reduce vehicle emissions Fue...

Page 163: ...l gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hearat least thr...

Page 164: ...ing sections tell you how to check fluids lubricants and important parts underhood Hood Release To open the hood first pullthe handle inside the vehicle I 1 _ _ 3 1 1 1 1 Then go to the frontof the ve...

Page 165: ...Before closing the hood be sureall the filler caps areon properly Then just pull the hood down andclose it firmly I I I 163...

Page 166: ...you open the hood you ll see 1 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3 BrakeFluidReservoir 4 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 Battery 6 AirCleaner 7 Engine Oil Fill C...

Page 167: ...n thehood you ll see 1 PowerSteering Fluid Reservoir 2 AutomaticTransaxleFluidDipstick 3 BrakeFluidReservoir 4 WindshieldWasherFluidReservoir 5 Battery 6 AirCleaner 7 EngineOilFillCap 8 Engine Oil Dip...

Page 168: ...rm and the vehicle must be on level ground Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level To Check Engi...

Page 169: ...unterclockwise Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in and put the oil cap back on when you re through What Kindof Oil i o Us...

Page 170: ...As shown in the chart SAE 5W 30 is be5 for your vehicle However you can use SAE 1OW 30 if it s going to be0 F 18 C or above These numbers onan oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use...

Page 171: ...of these is true for you 0 Most trips are less than 4 miles 6 km It s below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10miles 16 km 0 The engine is at low speed most of the time as in door to doo...

Page 172: ...by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodiesof water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disp...

Page 173: ...curate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Vait at least 30 minutes before checking le transaxle fluid level if you have been riving 1 When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C 1 At high spe...

Page 174: ...three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable ra...

Page 175: ...fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coo...

Page 176: ...re and other parts Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the COLD mark When your engine is warm the level should be up to HOT Checking Coolant T i COO...

Page 177: ...t ngine coolant temperature is controlled y a thermostat in the engine coolant stem The thermostat stops the flow of 3olant through the radiator until the jolant reaches a preset temperature hen you r...

Page 178: ...NLY Add washer fluid until the bottle is full NOTICE 0 0 e e When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid...

Page 179: ...t correct a leak If you add fluid when your liningsare worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on t...

Page 180: ...alance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve cometo expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Brake...

Page 181: ...1000miles 1600 km so your brakes will adjust properly r Battery Every new Chevrolet has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it stime for a new battery we recommen...

Page 182: ...in the Indexto check the type of bulb to use To Replace a Bulb 1 Open the hood Open the protective panel above the headlights Reach behind the headlights and turn the socket counterclockwiseuntil it p...

Page 183: ...ignal lights still attached away from the vehicle 8 Push the tab on the bulb socket and turn it counterclockwise Pull the socket out of the turn signal light assembly 5 Remove the bulb from the socket...

Page 184: ...ht Bulb Replacement See Replacement Bulbs in the Index to check the typeof bulb to use If you would like to clean the inside surface of the rear window or need to replace a bulb you can remove the sto...

Page 185: ...away from the rear of the vehicle 3 Unscrew the three wing nuts and pull the light assembly from the vehicle 4 5 6 7 8 9 To remove a socket with a tab press the tab turn the socket counterclockwise an...

Page 186: ...Push the tab on the socket and turn the socket counterclockwise 6 Pull the socket from the back up assembly 7 To remove the bulb pull it out of the socket Do not twist the bulb 8 Push the new bulb int...

Page 187: ...he Certification label found on the rear edge of thedriver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle WeightRating The GVWR includes the weight of the...

Page 188: ...ith high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted bythe tire manufacturers and their warrantiesare delivered with every new Chevrolet If your spare tire is a differe...

Page 189: ...to Check lheck your tires once a month or more Ion t forget yourcompact spare tire It hould be at 60 psi 420 kPa ow to Check Jse a good quality pocket type gage to heck tire pressure Simply looking a...

Page 190: ...ionof the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and sizeof tires you need lookat the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire PerformanceCr...

Page 191: ...faces of asphalt andconcrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include...

Page 192: ...ing on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel thatis bent cracked or badly rusted If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheelbolts and wheel nuts s...

Page 193: ...ust 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 ends securely fastened Drive slowly and fo...

Page 194: ...l Palish Remover They can allbe hazardous some mare than others and they canall damage your vehicle too I NOTICE Don t use any of these unlessthis manual says you can I m i many uses these will damage...

Page 195: ...suds Rinse the section with a clean wet sponge 0 Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth 0 Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful with a hair...

Page 196: ...ble Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Such as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood 0 Car...

Page 197: ...other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you...

Page 198: ...u could damage this coating After rinsing thoroughly a wax may be applied NOTICE If you have aluminum wheels don t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes These br...

Page 199: ...lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though theyhave corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody withplain water Clean any areas where mud and other de...

Page 200: ...od trunk door hinges and latches 1051055 1602 0 473L Preservatone Vinyl Top Dressing 1051398 8 oz 0 237L Spot Lifter For cloth 1051515 32 02 0 946L Washer Solvent Windshield washing system 1052870 16...

Page 201: ...is code will help you lentify your engine specifications and placement parts I Service Parts Identijication Label 3u ll find this label on your spare tire wer It s very helpful if you ever need to der...

Page 202: ...bove Pull out the panel marked FUSES to see the fuse block Other fuses are located in underhood electrical centers on the right passenger and left driver sides of the engine compartment A component ce...

Page 203: ...unk Modular Dim Lights Lighted VisorMirror Windshield Wiper Washer Temp Door Motor HVAC Rear Defogger DRL Module Canada Brake Lights ABS Control Module ECM Taillights Radio Clock HVAC Chime Module DRL...

Page 204: ...30 20 Rating Circuitry AMP Defogger Timer Relay Air Conditioner Blower Relay HI Air Conditioner Blower Relay LO Rear Defogger andHVAC Circuit Breaker Power Door Lock Circuit Breaker Power Window Circu...

Page 205: ...ssions EVAP Canister Purge Mdve Solenoid Heated Oxygen Sensor Fitn Cont 2 Relay A C CMPR Relay VIN T only CRUISE A C CMPR Relay VIN X only F INJN Fuel Injectors High Resolution 24X Crankshafl Position...

Page 206: ...12 13 14 Relay 15 16 17 Driver Side Underhood Electrical Center FUSE Rating Circuitry AMP Not Used Not Used 60 ABS Controller 50 Exterior Lights 15 Horns 5 ABS Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not...

Page 207: ...dshield 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 f the overload is caused by some electrical prob...

Page 208: ...e as needed for converter and auxiliary coolers Cooling System 3 1LV6 12 5quarts 10 93L 3 4 L D O H C V 6 12 7quarts 11 65 L Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning...

Page 209: ...Signal Lights Luggage Compartment Underhood INSIDE LIGHTS Astray Center Instrument Cluster DomeLights Rearview Mirror Reading Lights GloveBoxLight Heater A C Control High Beam Indicator Console Shift...

Page 210: ...tions VINEngineCode Type Displacement Compression Ratio Firingorder ThermostatTemperature Valve Arrangement 3 1LV6 T V6 3 1 L 191 CID 8 8 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 195 F 91 C In Head 3 4L DOHC V6 X V6 3 4L 207 CI...

Page 211: ...gine Oil Filter 3 1LV6 3 4LDOHCV6 Fuel Filter AllEngines PCV Valve 3 1LV6 3 4DOHCV6 Spark Plugs 3 1LV6 3 4LDOHCV6 AC Type A 1208C AC Type PF 47 AC TypePF 51 AC Type GF 478 AC Type CV 892C AC Type CV 8...

Page 212: ...Notes...

Page 213: ...et dealer for details Part 7 Maintenance Schedule Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance 2 Your Vehicle and the Environment 2 12 12 How This Part is Organized 2 12 Using Your Maintenance Schedu...

Page 214: ...per vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantlyaffect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the levelof...

Page 215: ...your serviceneeds you ll know that GM trained and supported servicepeople will perform the work using genuine GM parts These schedules are for vehicles that 0 carry passengers and cargo within recomme...

Page 216: ...ic 0 Towing a trailer 0 When operating in dusty areas Schedule I should also be followed if the car is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial applications TO BE SERVICED See Explana...

Page 217: ...up to 48 000 miles 80000 km should be performed after 48 000 miles at the same intervals An Emission Control Service The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has...

Page 218: ...ollowing Months Whichever Schedules I and 11 Occurs First 3 Tire Wheel Rotation Inspection 4 Engine Accessory Drive Belt s Inspection Every 30 000 mi SO 000 km or 24 months 0 5 Camshaft Timing Belt In...

Page 219: ...0 0 Every 30 000 mi 50 000 km 0 See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and I1 Every 30 000 mi 50 000 km 0 0 The services shown in this scheduleup to 45 000 miles 75 0...

Page 220: ...ve Belt s Inspection Inspect the belt s for cracks fraying wear and propertension Replace as needed Belts can have smallcracks in individualribs withoutaffecting performance Camshaft Timing Belt Inspe...

Page 221: ...ditions Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals for your driving conditions 12 Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Inspect fuel tank cap and lines including fuel rails and injection assemb...

Page 222: ...ch Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill CHECK OR SERVICE Engine Oil Level Engine Coolant Level Windshield Washer Fluid L...

Page 223: ...pecified in Section D I Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges Also lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the hood rear compartment glove box door console door and anyfolding s...

Page 224: ...OR SERVICE Parking Brakeand Automatic Transaxle P Park Mechanism Check WHAT TODO Park onafairlysteephill withthe vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake 0...

Page 225: ...straint system from doing itsjob have it repaired CHECK OR SERVICE Steering Suspension and Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Exhaust System Inspection Throttle Linkage Inspection WHAT TO...

Page 226: ...on comes on or flashes something may be wrong with the anti lockbrake system See Anti Lock BrakeSystemWarningLight in the Index 1 Section D Recommended Fluids and1 Lubricants NOTE Fluids and lubrican...

Page 227: ...ngine oil Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB I USAGE Windshield Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and Spring Anchor b...

Page 228: ...eduled services are performed record the date maintenance performed Also you should retain all odometer reading and who performedthe service in the maintenance receipts Your owner information portfoli...

Page 229: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETnd DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 227...

Page 230: ...Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record I...

Page 231: ...nsand how to repor any safety defects Part 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure 230 Customer Assistancefor the Hearing or Speech Impaired 231 BBB Autoline AlternativeDispu...

Page 232: ...ustomer Assistance Centerby calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer AssistanceCentre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 525 254...

Page 233: ...itted to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle Our experience has shown that if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed our experience...

Page 234: ...nter at 1 800 222 1020 232 rn REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITEDSTATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should...

Page 235: ...in Loadside Assistance is free 4 Hour Roadside lssistance Number oadsideAssistance is available 24 hours day 365 days a year by calling his toll free number willprovide you 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 887...

Page 236: ...dministered by your ChevmletlGeo dealership service management Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs 0 Chevrolet GeoCourtesyTransportation is not part of the BUMPER TO BUMFER New Vehicle Limit...

Page 237: ...rovides a variety of information Here s what you ll find in the index and how you can get one What You ll Find in the lndex A list of all PSP s published by Chevrolet in a model year 1990 or later PSP...

Page 238: ...hnicians They are not meantfor the do il yourselfer Technicianshave the equipment tools safety instructions and know how to do a job quickly and safely Information Chevrolet Service Publications You c...

Page 239: ...n callHelm Incorporated SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals havethe diagnosis repair andoverhaulinformation onengines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steer ing body etc Model Form Number Pr...

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Page 241: ...and also the name of the person towhose attention the shipment should be sent Forpurchases outside U S A please write to the above address for quotation CUSTOMER NAME STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBER...

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Page 243: ...NUMBERS APT NO C1l Y TATE ZIP CODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO CODE AREA Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation NOTE TO CANADIAN CUSTOMERS All listed prices are quoted i...

Page 244: ...242 P...

Page 245: ...the shipment should be sent For purchases outside U S A please write to the above address forquotation CUSTOMER NAME ATTENTION STREETADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS APT NO CITY STATE ZIPCODE DAYTIME TELEPH...

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Page 247: ...r purchases outside U S A please write tothe above address for quotation T 0 STATE ZIP CODE I I DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO CODE TOTALMATERIAL Handling Charge 4 00 CanadianPostage GRAND TOTAL Check here if y...

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Page 249: ...reo with Compact Disc Player 100 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 102 Radio Reception For the Best 102 Setting the Clock 94 AutomaticDoorLocks 48 Automatic Lap Shoulder Belt see Safety Belts 19 Autom...

Page 250: ...wallTires 196 Clock Setting the 94 Clusters Instrument Panel 80 Air Conditioning 90 Heating 90 Ventilation 90 92 Audio Systems 100 Compact Spare Tire 154 Compartments Storage 75 Component Center 200 2...

Page 251: ...ecking Adding 166 167 Disposing of UsedOil 170 Energy Conserving 168 Filter 206 209 Warning Light 85 When to Change 169 218 Engine Overheating 140 Engine Specifications 208 Engine Starting 52 Ethanol...

Page 252: ...ning 117 Identification Engine 199 Label Service Parts 199 Number Vehicle VIN Code 199 Idling Your Engine 60 61 62 124 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Iceor Snow 155 Ignition Key 46 Positions 52 Indicator...

Page 253: ...ckness i 168 Used Oil 170 When to Change 169 OilWarning Light 85 Operation of Lights 71 Outside Rearview Mirrors 74 Overdrive Automatic 57 Overheated Engine 140 Overheated Engine Coolant Warning Light...

Page 254: ...en andBabies 29 Top Strap 32 Torn 43 Twisted 22 VehiclesFirstSoldInCanada 18 Why You Should Wear Pregnancy UseDuring 22 Questions Answers 16 21 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Safety Belts 14 SafetyDefects R...

Page 255: ...148 Inflation 187 Inspection Rotation 187 Loading 187 Pressure 187 Quality Grading 189 Spare Compact 154 Wear Indicators 228 Wheel Alignment Tire Balance 190 Wheel Replacement 190 When to Replace Whe...

Page 256: ...3 LowCoolant 84 Oil 85 Service Engine Soon MalfunctionIndicator Lamp 87 Washer Windshield 69 WashingYourVehicle 195 Weight Gross Axle Weight Rating Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GAWR 185 GVWR 185 WheelA...

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Page 258: ...inside of trunk lid See page 185 Fuel Capacity 16 5U S Gal 62 L Use unleaded gas only 87 Octane or higher See page 159 Passenger Side Underhood Electrical Center 1 See page 200 203 Cooling System Che...

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