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Chevrolet MONTE CARLO 1998, Manual

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Summary of Contents for MONTE CARLO 1998

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Page 2: ...erent conditions 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Cust...

Page 3: ...al in your vehicle so it willbe there if youever needit when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10285607A First Edition ii f We support voluntary technician certification I WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer ...

Page 4: ...The dynamic William C Billy Durant shiftedgears frommaking carriages to making cars forming half the team thatgave birth to Chevrolet ...

Page 5: ...h transmissionand ofSered a host o f accessories including such niceties as aclock I The legacy of America sfavorite sportscar began in 1953 when 319 hand assembled I white Corvettes launched the I first use o f a Jiberglassbody in I a production car I I I I ...

Page 6: ...lic and was poweredby anavailable fuel injected V8 60S automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray the sporty Camaro and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8 I Yournew Chevrolet continuesa tradition of quality and value V ...

Page 7: ...anual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning r These mean there is something thatcould hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what todo to help avoi...

Page 8: ...lso in this book you will find these notices would not be covered by your warranty and it could NOTICE avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see IThese mean there is something that could damage your vehicle CAUnON and NOTICE warr gs in different colors or in different words I I You ll also seewarninglabels on yourvehicle Theyuse the same words CAUTION or NOTICE vii ...

Page 9: ... and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK L These symbols have to do with your lamps A FLASHER FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are usedon warning and indicator lights ENGINE k CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a COOLANT a ENGINEOIL w PRESSURE ANTI LOCK BRAKES Here a...

Page 10: ...hey re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air BagSystem Center Passenger Position 1 27 1 31 1 33 1 36 1 48 1 51 1 51 1 51 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Child Restraints Larger ...

Page 11: ... try to 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 vehicle is not moving Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked...

Page 12: ...ay Manual Seat Option The driver s seat may have a bar and ahandle under the front edge of the seat Lift the bar to unlock the seat and slide it forward and backward Lift thishandle to tilt the seat up or down 1 3 ...

Page 13: ... the back Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down REAR C Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat Reclining Front Seatbacks Lift the lever to release the seatback then move the seatback to where you wantit Release the lever to lock the seatback into place Pull up onthe lever without pushing on the seatback and the seat...

Page 14: ...s The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there notat your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when thevehicle is in motion havethe seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear...

Page 15: ...o a sudden stop Then it will lock into place If your vehicleis parked facing downa fairly steep hill the seatbackmay not fold without some help from you To fold the locked seatback forward push the seatback toward the rear and lift this latch Then the seatbackwill fold forward The latch must be down for the seatto work properly Pull forward on the seat tab latch to fold the seat cushion down This ...

Page 16: ...riously injured or killed In the same crash you might not beif you are buckled up Always fastenyour safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremelydangerousto ride in a cargo area inside or outsideof a vehicle In a collision people riding in theseareas are more likelyto be seriouslyinjured or killed Do not allow peopleto ride in anyarea of your vehicletha...

Page 17: ...n buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the factsare clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fastas it goes I T...

Page 18: ...Put someoneon it Get it up to speed Thenstop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop ...

Page 19: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In areal vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel ...

Page 20: ...ven if you re upside down And your chance of being consciousduring and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags arein many vehicles today and will be in mostof them in the future But they are supplemental systemsonly so they workwith safety belts not insteadof them Every air bag ...

Page 21: ...ety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehi...

Page 22: ...you more slowly 4 Push the latch plateinto the buckle untilit clicks Pull upon the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull downon the buckle end of the belt...

Page 23: ...nder the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force atyour abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and acrossthe 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 crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 14 ...

Page 24: ...eltis too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body ...

Page 25: ...n 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 cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearestyou 1 16 ...

Page 26: ...beseriously 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 andneck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liveror spleen ...

Page 27: ...ously 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 can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it A The belt is twisted across the body ...

Page 28: ...y belts To unlatch the belt just push the buttonon the buckle The belt shouldgo back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt isout of the way If you slamthe door on it you can damage both the belt andyour vehicle A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy ...

Page 29: ...ystem This part explains the air bag system Your vehicle has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severely injured orkilled in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have airbags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of h...

Page 30: ...adults and older children but not for young childrenand infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Alwayssecure children properlyin yourvehicle To read how seethe part of this manual called Children and see the caution labels...

Page 31: ...How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 22 ...

Page 32: ...ould have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angleof the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release of g...

Page 33: ...f you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh airby opening a window or door In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag Air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new...

Page 34: ...costs by turning off the vehicle immediately Don t let anyone start the vehicle even to tow it unless the battery cablesare first disconnected Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are partsof the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someoneis working on your vehicle Your dealer a...

Page 35: ...cle hasa front split seatand a rear bench seat someonecan sit in the center positions When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt ...

Page 36: ...the buckle is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s veryimportantfor rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengerswho aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And t...

Page 37: ...tch plate and pull the belt across you Don t letit get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens letthe belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks Pull upon the latch plate to make sure it is secure ...

Page 38: ... part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries ...

Page 39: ...rash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase iniurv The To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle ...

Page 40: ... belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passengerposition in the rear seat To provide added safety beltcomfort for children whohave outgrown child restraints andfor smaller adults thecomfort guides may be installed on the shoulderbelts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull theelastic cord out from between theedge of the seatbackand the i...

Page 41: ...tic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slotsof the guide 3 Be sure thatthe belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 32 ...

Page 42: ...remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges togetherso that you can take them out from the guides h l l the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Childrenwho are up against or very close to an air bag whenit inflate...

Page 43: ...nough for one is always properly restrained ina child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary becausean infant s neck is weak and its head weighsso much compared with the restof its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of th...

Page 44: ... a crash Duringa crash a baby will becomeso heavy youcan t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 1b 110kg forceon your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint 1 35 ...

Page 45: ...n selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whetheror not the restraint will be compatiblewith the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A isa special bed madefor use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child ona continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure thatt...

Page 46: ...raints aredesignedfor infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg andabout 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 crash Some infant seatscome in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle andthe seat part is removable 1 37 ...

Page 47: ...ward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are fkom20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18kg and about 26 to40 inches 66to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat 1 38 ...

Page 48: ...27 kg and about four to eight yearsof age It sdesignedto improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap shoulder belts Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window 1 39 ...

Page 49: ...ailable obtain a replacement copyfrom the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at GeneralMotors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child ina rearfacing child restrain...

Page 50: ...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 the vehicle Be sure to properly secureany child restraint inyour vehicle even when no childis in it If your child restraint has a topstrap it shouldbe anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Chevrol...

Page 51: ...or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child sface or neck putit behind the child restraint Securing aChild Restraint ina Rear Outside Seat Position You llbe using the lap shoulder belt Seethe earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restr...

Page 52: ...he shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using aforward facingchild restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure 1 43 ...

Page 53: ...he child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say A child ina child restraint in the center front seat can be badlyinjured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates Never secure a child restraint in the centerfront seat It s always better to securea child restraint in therear seat You may however securea forward facing child restraint in theright...

Page 54: ...int instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facingchild restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the be...

Page 55: ...ld restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Securethe childin the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a r...

Page 56: ...neck putit behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you wouldbe able tounbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all thewayout of the retractorto set the lock 1 47 ...

Page 57: ...t in different 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 child passenger Larger Children k Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a l...

Page 58: ...by only one person at a time What if a childis wearing a lap shoulder belt but thechild is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to thechild s face or neck A Move the child towardthe center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt stillis on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear ...

Page 59: ...is way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s forcewould then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should beworn low andsnug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 50 ...

Page 60: ...ightkeep a safety beltsystemfrom doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash Theycan rip apart underimpact forces If a belt is torn orfrayed get anew one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bagsystem does not need regularmaintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ...

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Page 62: ...1 Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked 2 28 2 29 2 29 2 29 2 35 2 36 2 38 2 39 2 40 2 4 1 2 42 2 43 2 43 2 44 2 46 2 48 Power Windows Horn Tilt Steering Wheel Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever E...

Page 63: ...cle with the ignition key is dangerous formany reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 2 ...

Page 64: ...adoor keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your door keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs If you needa new ignition key contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code or in an emergency call ChevroletRoadsideAssistance at 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 InCanada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help preven...

Page 65: ... properly lock your doors and you willbe far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key or remote keyless entry transmitterif your vehicle has this option From the inside push the lever on the left shown above to lock the door manually To unlock pull the lever Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch ...

Page 66: ... this device must accept any interference received including interference thatmay cause undesired operationof the device Changesor modifications to thissystemby other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment This system has a range of about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry ...

Page 67: ...keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitterfrom unlocking your vehicle If a transmitteris lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has code...

Page 68: ... damage the transmitter For battery replacement use type CR2032 or an equivalent To replace the battery 1 Insert a flat object like a dime into the sloton the back of the transmitter Gently pry apart the front and back 2 Remove the battery and replaceit with thenew one making sure the positive side of the battery is facing down 2 7 ...

Page 69: ...o your vehicle simultaneously pressand hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons onthe transmitter for about five seconds The door locks should cycle lock and unlock toconfirm synchronization If the locksdo not cycle see your dealer for service Trunk A CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can comeinto your vehicle You can t seeor smell CO It can cause ...

Page 70: ...ough your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossibleto steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy targetforjoy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding youto remove your...

Page 71: ...h the PASS Key I1 Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key 1 1is a passive theft deterrent system It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition PASS Key 1 1uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle When the PASS Key 1 1system senses that someone is using the wrong key it shuts down the vehicle s starter and fuel ...

Page 72: ...e your dealer or a locksmithwho can servicethe PASS Key 1 1 If you accidentallyuse a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet the starter won t work and the SECURITY light will come on But you don t have to wait threeminutes before tryinganotherignition key See your dealeror a locksmithwho can service the PASS Key 1 1to have a new key made If you re ever driving and the SECURITY light com...

Page 73: ...rd stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Followthis breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings 0 Don t tow a trailer during break in See I Towing a Trailer in the Index for more 1 I 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first information A E W With the ignition key in the ignition switch you can turn the switch to five positions ACC A The accessory posit...

Page 74: ...nd indicator lights START E This position starts your engine A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACC and the keyis in the ignition NOTICE If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sureyou are using the correct key if so is it all theway in If it is then turn the steering wheel leftand right while youturn the key hard But turn t...

Page 75: ...r enginewon t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded withtoo much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in START forup to 15seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine I NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could change t...

Page 76: ...TART for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor If it doesn t start right away hold your key in START for about three to five seconds at a time until your engine starts Wait about 15secondsbetween each try to help avoid draining your battery or damagingyour starter If your enginewon t start or starts b...

Page 77: ...you don t your engine mightnot performproperly If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in theIndex Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped In very cold weather 0 F 18O C or colder the engine coolant heatercan help You llget easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the...

Page 78: ...to a properlygrounded three prong 110 voltAC outlet If the cordwon t reach use a heavy duty three prong extensioncord rated for at least 15amps 4 Before starting theengine be sure to unplug and store the cordas it was before to keep it away from moving engineparts If you don t it could be damaged How long shouldyou keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature th...

Page 79: ...se when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave yourvehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould be injured To be sure your vehicle won...

Page 80: ...ur vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift toREVERSE R only after yourvehicle is stopped To rock your vehicleback and forth to get out of snow ice or sandwithout damagingyour transaxle see Stuck InSand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart whenyou re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N whe...

Page 81: ...IVE Here are some timesyou might chooseDRIVE D instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 When drivingon hilly winding roads 0 When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears 0 When going down a steep hill NOTICE If your vehicle seems to start up ratherslowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you gofaster something may be wrong with your transaxle your vehicle may default to SECOND 2 Howeve...

Page 82: ...you can damageyour engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or indeep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST l the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slow enough NOTICE If your front wheels can trotate don ttry to drive Thismight happen if you werestuckin very deepsand or mud...

Page 83: ...lace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towinga trailer and are parking on any hill see Towinga Trailer in the Index That section shows what todo first to keep the trailer from moving To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot When you lift your left foot the parkingbrak...

Page 84: ... running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairlylevel ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Column Shift 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 2 Move the shift leverinto the PARK P position set the parking brake like this 0 Pull the lever toward...

Page 85: ...ake like this c w 0 Hold in the buttonon the lever and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle 4 Remove the key andtake it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PAR...

Page 86: ...t first pulling it toward you or if you have the console shift lever without first pushing the button If you can it means thatthe shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parkingon a hill andyou don t shift your transaxle intoPARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parkingpawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lev...

Page 87: ...if you have a console shift Then move the shift lever out of PARK P being sure to press the shift lever button if you have a console shift If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift outof PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixedas so...

Page 88: ...st is coming into your vehicle 0 Drive it only with all thewindows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately different modified improperly blow out anyCO and It s better not to park with theengine running Butif you ever have to here are some things to know I Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine ...

Page 89: ...e the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Switches on the driver s door armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on or in ACC In addition the passenger sdoor has a switch for its own window The driver ...

Page 90: ...re you drive You can also raiseit to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt thewheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever as shown Move the steeringwheel toa comfortablelevel then release the lever to lockthe wheel in place Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Cha...

Page 91: ... untilyou completeyour lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrow flashes faster than normal a signal bulb may be burned out and 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 signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and check the ...

Page 92: ... to LO the shorter the delay Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozento the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overloadyour wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to preventan overload Windshield Washer At the top ...

Page 93: ...ivesafely at a steadyspeed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning andyou could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Cruise control can be dangerous on Setting Cruise Control If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might h...

Page 94: ...higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push theSET button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise switchfrom ON to WA Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want then release the switch Toincrease your speedin very smallamounts move the switch toFUA Each timeyou do this your ...

Page 95: ...rol on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to stepon the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift toa lower gear to keep your speeddown Of course applying the brake takes you outof cruise control Many drivers find this to be too muc...

Page 96: ...and other operating lamps a Turn the knob toOFFto turn off the lamps A warning chime will sound when you turn the ignition switch to OFF LOCK or ACC with the lampson Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps Dm Cafi make it easier for others tosee the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially...

Page 97: ... OFF or LOCK Then start your vehicle The DRL will stayoff until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lamps by moving the dial located next to the headlamp switch See Exterior Lamps text earlier in this section If you turn the d...

Page 98: ... don topen a door the lamps will turnoff after about 55 seconds If you pressLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter the lamps will turnoff about 17secondsafter all doors are closed if equipped transmitter if equipped Sustainedinterior illumination includes a feature called theater dimming With theaterdimming the lamps don t just t u r noff at the end of the delay time Instead they slowly dim ...

Page 99: ... any reading lamps using the switch before you leave the vehicle Mirrors Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortabledriving position Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror You can adjustthe mirror for day or night driving Press the tab forward away from you for day driving Pull the tab back toward you for night driving Power Outside Mirrors The power mirror control...

Page 100: ...hicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key tolock and unlock theglove box To open lift the latch Storage Armrest I To use the storage area fold down the armrest Press the latch on the front edge of the armrest and pull up To use the cupholder flip it forward Instrument Panel Cupholder To use this c...

Page 101: ...y may be on the instrument panel or on the console To remove the instrument panel ashtray openit push down on the locking tab and pull out the ashtray Your vehicle may have a rear ashtray It is located within a small door at the rear of your console Push on the right sideof the door The ashtray will then rotate to the right for usage You can only access the ashtray by pushing on the door s right s...

Page 102: ...maging the lighter and the heating element SunVisors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also move them from side to side Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover to exposethe vanity mirror For the driver s mirror slide the cover to the side For the passenger s mirror lift the cover The lamps will come on whenyou open the cover on the passenger s visor Floor Mats Option View A Inst...

Page 103: ...icle is equipped with auxiliary power leads These leads canbe used to power aftermarket electrical equipment added to your vehicle They are located on the passenger s sideof the vehicle below the glove box and behind what is referred to as a hush panel For additional informationon accessing these leads and electrical hookup please refer to a service manual To order a service manual see Service Pub...

Page 104: ... only be closed by hand The sunroof glasspanel cannotbe opened or closedif your vehiclehas an electrical failure OnStar System Option This system may beobtainedfrom your dealer The following services are available 24 hours a day Roadside Service with Location 0 EmergencyServicesButton RemoteDoorUnlock Theft DetectiodNotification of Air Bag Deployment CustomerConvenienceServices For more informatio...

Page 105: ...Instrument Panel Your Information System I ...

Page 106: ...A Vents B InstrumentCluster C ClimateControlsRear Defogger D GloveBox E Audio System E Ashtray and Lighter G Remote TrunkRelease H Lamp Controls 2 45 ...

Page 107: ...Instrument Panel Cluster Standard Cluster United States Version Shown Canadian Similar ...

Page 108: ...ers you ll knowsomeone has probablytampered with it and the numbersmay not be correct You may wonder whathappens if your vehicle needs a new odometerinstalled If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then that is what will be done If it can t thenit 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 i...

Page 109: ...ou should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on when youare driving or when oneof the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to...

Page 110: ...s on when youare driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few secondswhen you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn tcome on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light VOLTS The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ig...

Page 111: ...ygo closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on or if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing have the vehicle towed for service See Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning Light and Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accid...

Page 112: ...ke system warning light flashing can lead to an accident After you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on when you re driving stop as soonas possible and turn the ignition off Then start theengi...

Page 113: ...s on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for a fewsecondsafter the system stops adjusting brake pressure The anti lock brake system active light also comes on briefly whenyou turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there totell you whenthe system is active If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving condition...

Page 114: ...t your engine coolant has 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 In Problems onthe Road this manualshows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index 1If this lightcomes on your systemis low on coolant LOW COOLANT aid the engine may overheat See Engine Coolant in...

Page 115: ...g any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on aftera while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on as a check to showYOU it is working when the ignition is on and the engineis not running...

Page 116: ...A loose or missing fuelcap will allow fuel to evaporateinto the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did youjust drive througha deep puddle of water If so your electricalsystemmay be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changedbrands of fue...

Page 117: ...nning the light will come on as a test to show you it is working but the light will go out when you turn the ignition toSTART If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you mayhave a problem with the fuse or bulb Haveit fixed right away If you make a hard stop the light may come on for a moment This is normal A CAUTION Don t keep drivingif the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become s...

Page 118: ...s only performedif the enginehas been turnedoff for a considerable periodof time allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into the oil pan The CHG OIL SOON light should come on as a bulb check when you start the engine If this light stayson you turnon the ignition have the oil changed CHG OIL SOON for about 20 seconds after When to change your oilalso depends on driving habits and co...

Page 119: ...d see your dealer E Your fuel gage tells you abouthow much fuel you have left when the ignition is on When the indicator nears EMPTY E you still have a little fuel left but you should get more soon Here aresomethings owners ask about All these situations are normal and do not show a problem with your fuel gage 0 0 0 At the service station the pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes a ...

Page 120: ...ips Defoggingand Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Setting the Clock for Systemswith Automatic Tone Control AM FMStereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control 3 11 3 15 3 17 3 17 3 18 3 19 3 20 3 20 3 20 AM FM Stereowith CompactDisc Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped Theft Deterrent Feature If Equipped Audio Steering Wheel Controls IfEquipped Understanding Radio Reception Ti...

Page 121: ...e auxiliary temperature control option the center knob changesthe temperature of the a i rcoming through the system T u r nthis knob toward red to the right for warmer a i r Turnit toward blue to the left for cooler air If your system does have the auxiliary temperature control option the center levers change the temperature of the air coming through the system The DRIV lever sets the temperature ...

Page 122: ...ning compressorwill run automatically in this setting unlessthe outside temperatureis below 40 F 4 5 C Even when the compressoris running you can control the temperature e 0 J VENT This setting bringsin outside air and directs it through the instrumentpanel outlets FLOOR This setting sends most of the air through the ductsnear the floor The rest comes out of the defrost and side window vents J DEF...

Page 123: ...r to your lower body You may notice this temperature differencemore at sometimes than others Heating On cold days use FLOOR with the temperature control all the way in the red area The system will bringin outside air heat it and send it to the floor ducts Ventilation System Adjust the directionof airflow by moving the vents Your vehicle s flow throughventilation system supplies outside air into th...

Page 124: ... of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clearof objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Defogging andDefrosting Your systemhas two settingsfor clearing thefront and side windows To defrost the windows quickly use DEFROST with thetemperatureknob s all the way in the red area To warm passengerswhile keeping the windows clean use DEFOG The rear windowdefogger uses...

Page 125: ...its controls tobe sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears Press and holdMN until the correct minute appears AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control Playing the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To incre...

Page 126: ...re not usingit SEEK Press the right orleft arrow to go to the next higher or lower station The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds and SCAN willappear in the display Use SCANto listen to stationsfor a few seconds The radio willgo to a station stopfor a few seconds then go on to the next station PressSEEK again to stop scanning The sound will mute while s...

Page 127: ...O TONE display will go blank Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and the AUTO TONE display willgo blank Setting theTone BASS Press this knob lightlyso it extends Turn the knob to the right to increase bass and to the left to decrease bass When you use this control the radio s AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual...

Page 128: ...2 and sets the pre emphasis Anytime a tapeis inserted the top side is selected to playfirst PREV 1 Press this buttonor the left SEEK arrow to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playingfor less than eight seconds If the PREV buttonis pressed and the current selection has beenplaying for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginningof the current selecti...

Page 129: ... Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play EJECT may beactivated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the radio it may become warm CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs tobe cleaned It willstill play tapes but y...

Page 130: ...ases thevolume as necessary to overcomenoise at any particular speed The volume level shouldalways sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV turn the control all the way down Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensationat faster vehicle speeds Finding a Station AM FM Press this buttonto switchbetween AM FM1 and FM2 The display showsyour selection TUNE Pr...

Page 131: ...ception The AUTO TONE setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen Press P SCAN orone of the pushbuttons again to stop scanning P SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner is in theP SCAN mode The channel number Pl P6 will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed In FM mode this function will scan through both FM1 and FM2 preset stations and FM1 or FM2 will appe...

Page 132: ...Push these knobsback into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pullit in The disc shouldbegin playing The display will showCD and the CD symbol If you want to insert acompactdisc with the ignitionoff first press RECALL or EJECT If you re driving ona very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may...

Page 133: ... how long it has been playing elapsed time The track number alsoappearswhen youchangethe volumeor when a new track starts to play AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player The letters CD will gooff the display CD AUX Press this button to change to the disc function when the radio is on A CD icon will appear on the display when the disc is in the player whetherit is act...

Page 134: ...ad through all nine steps before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15secondsto elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any threeor four digit numberfrom 000 to 1999and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY orRUN 3 Turn the radio off 4 Press the 1and 4 ...

Page 135: ...e contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 6 Press ...

Page 136: ...ttons AM FM Press this button to chooseAM FM1 or FM2 If a cassette tape or compactdisc is playing it will stop and the radio will play VOLUME Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease volume PLAY Press this button to play a cassette tape or compactdisc whenthe radio is playing MUTE Press thisbutton to silencethe system Pressit again to turn on the sound Understanding Radio Reception AM Th...

Page 137: ...it To help avoidhearing lossor damage 0 Adjust the volume controlto the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like atape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add whatyou want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interferewith the operat...

Page 138: ... non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape headas the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaningcassette is availablethrough your dealership GM P a r t No 12344789 When using ascrubbingaction non abrasive cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassetteto eject because your unitis equippedwith a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a b...

Page 139: ...ld neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by graspingthe outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the riskof contaminatingthe lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mec...

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Page 144: ...2 4 2 4 5 4 6 4 9 4 11 4 11 4 12 4 14 DefensiveDriving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 15 4 18 4 19 4 20 4 20 4 21 4 23 4 27 4 29 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and MountainRoads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer ...

Page 145: ...hey might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisionsare about the most preventable 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 going to brake or turn suddenly Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national trage...

Page 146: ...le never to drink alcohol and then drive But what ifpeople do How much is too much if the driver plans todrive It s a lot less than many might think Althoughit depends on each person and situation here is some general informationon the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinkingdepends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker sbody weight The amount of...

Page 147: ...g skillsof many peopleare impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level ...

Page 148: ...nking Ride homein a cab or if you re witha group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systemsthat makeyour vehicle go where you wantit to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systemshave to do their work at the places where the tires meetthe road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control ...

Page 149: ...ther it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Somepeople drive in spurts heavy accelerationfollowedby heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not havetime to cool between hard stops Your brakes will w...

Page 150: ... pedal movesor pulses a little This is normal ANTI LOCK If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on or flash See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that w...

Page 151: ...ck brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise but this is normal When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid this light will come on See Anti Lock BrakeSystem Active Light in the Index LOW TRAC You can steer around the obsta...

Page 152: ...gle 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 control systems steering and acceleration have todo their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should youdo if this e...

Page 153: ...y your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlierin this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer aroundthe problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full180deg...

Page 154: ...ly Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation anerror injudgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenlyput the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive...

Page 155: ...ur shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out 0 0 0 of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you...

Page 156: ... you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be readyfor a second skid ifit occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is importantto slow downon slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer...

Page 157: ...t older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thingat night as a 20 year old What youdo in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They ma...

Page 158: ... repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it seasier to pick out dimly lighted objects Justas your headlamps should be checked regularlyfor proper aim so should youreyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inabilityto see in dim light and aren t evenaware of it Driving in Rai...

Page 159: ...harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them 4 16 ...

Page 160: ...hrough Deep Standing Water If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Hydroplaningusually happens athigher speeds There just isn t a h...

Page 161: ...ve time and energy Seethe next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light asa warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it Whena light turns green and just before you start to move checkboth waysfor vehicles thathave not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic onthem You ll...

Page 162: ...th the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulderas often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once youare on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limitor to the prevailing rateif it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changinglanes check your mirro...

Page 163: ...0 Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside 0 Wiper Blades Are they in good shape 0 0 0 0 0 Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitallyimportantto a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pr...

Page 164: ...ing Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently Hill and Mountain Roads 0 I f you get sleepy pulloff the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treatdrowsinesson the highway as an emergency Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain 4 21 ...

Page 165: ... with the ignitionoff is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot thatthey wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down ahill You could crash Always have your enginerunning and your vehicle in gear when you godownhill 0 Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engin...

Page 166: ...e your vehicle in goodshapefor winter couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag You may want to putwinter emergency suppliesin your trunk of sand apiece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to helpprovide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 23 ...

Page 167: ... 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 you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index Allow greaterfoll...

Page 168: ...on help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red clothto your vehicleto alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If youhave no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm Y...

Page 169: ... as you must This saves fuel Whenyou run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle Thatis push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat thatyou get andit keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engineoff and close the window ...

Page 170: ...cle andthe total weight you can carry This includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR 1 THIS VEHICLE CONFORMSTO ALL APPLI CABLE U S FEDERALMOTORVEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edge o...

Page 171: ...lse they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have tostop or turn quickly or if there isa crash they llkeep going I A CAUTION Things you put inside yourvehicle can strike and injurepeople in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash 0 0 0 0 0 Put thingsin the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread theweight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases...

Page 172: ...el economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part Init are many time tested importanttrailering tipsand safety rules Many of these areimportantfor your safety and that of your passengers Soplease read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assembliesand ti...

Page 173: ...ow you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canad...

Page 174: ...he trunk lid or see LoadingYour Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don tgo over the GVW limitfor your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s importantto have the correct hitchequipment Crosswinds large trucksgoing by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow The rear bumperon your vehicleis not intended for hitches D...

Page 175: ...braking with the added weightof the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and...

Page 176: ...urChevroletdealer The green arrows on your instrumentpanel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will alsoflash telling other drivers you reabout to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrumentpanel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailerare burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are ...

Page 177: ... hold the pedal down while you Startyourengine 0 Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly untilthe trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someonepick up and storethe chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the MaintenanceSchedulefor more on this Things that are especially important in tra...

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Page 182: ...e problems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 13 Engine Overheating 5 16 Cooling System 5 25 5 25 5 37 5 38 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 183: ...will flash on and off Press the switch located near the ignition switch 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 pressthe switch again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work 5 2 ...

Page 184: ... exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Tryingto start yourvehicle by pushing or pulling itwon t work andit could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery witha negative ground system NOTICE If the othersystem isn t a 12 volt system with a...

Page 185: ...e the batteries Your vehicle s batteryis located under the windshield was fluidreservoir An electric fan can start up even when the engineis notrunningand can injure you Keephands clothing and tools away fromany underhood electric fan 5 Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery Your vehiclehas a remote positive jump starting terminal The terminal is on the same side of the engine co...

Page 186: ...contains acid that can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or onyour skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 6 Checkthat thejumper cables don t haveloose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before youconnect the cables here are some basic things you shouldknow Positive will go to positive ...

Page 187: ...attery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Don t let the otherend touch metal Connectit to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal 5 6 ...

Page 188: ...arts that move The electrical connectionisjust as good there but the chance of sparks gettingback to the battery is muchless the enginefor a while 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run 12 Try to start the vehicle withthe dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that the...

Page 189: ...icle has front wheel drive 0 The make model and yearof your vehicle 0 Whetheryou can still move the shift lever If there wasan accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them To help avoidinjury toyou or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is...

Page 190: ... theOFF position The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position witha clamping device designedfor towing service Do not usethe vehicle s steeringcolumn lock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released NOTICE Don t have yourvehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels do not tow the vehicle mor...

Page 191: ...ts for car carrier securing Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground orvehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage raise the vehicle until adequate clearanceis obtained between the ground and orwheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooks to suspension componentswhen using car carrier equipment Always use T hooksinser...

Page 192: ...e cradle on both sides Rear Towing A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels when towingfrom the rear These slots are to be used when loadingor securingto car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 5 11 ...

Page 193: ...from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage installa towing dollyand raise the vehicle until adequate clearancei s obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook Slots Attach T hook chains into the slots in the bottom o...

Page 194: ...ee cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a significant loss in power and engine performance The low coolant lightmay come on and the temperaturegage will indicatean overheat condition exists This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle tobe driven to a safe place in an emergency Towinga trailer in the overheatprotection mode shouldbe avoided I NOTICE After driving...

Page 195: ...oolant beforeyou open the hood If you keep drivingwhen your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others couldbe badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats andget out of the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty ...

Page 196: ...AL N otherwise shift to the highest gearwhile driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a If you nolonger have the overheat warning youcan drive Just to be safe drive slowerfor about 10minutes If the warning doesn tcome back on youcan drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while yo...

Page 197: ... lift thehood here s what vou ll see 3100 CodeM Engine A Coolant Recovery Reservoir B Radiator Pressure Cap C Electric Engine Cooling Fans 3800 CodeK Engine A Coolant Recovery Reservoir B Electric Engine Cooling Fans C Radiator Pressure Cap 5 16 ...

Page 198: ...ric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anythingelse until it cools down The coolant level should be at orabovethe COLD mark on a cold engine The coolant level shouldbe at or above theHOT mark on a hot engine If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhereelse in the cooling system 5 17 ...

Page 199: ...ur vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t founda problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the COLD mark add a 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled andDEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some ...

Page 200: ... hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engineparts arehot enough Don tspill coolant on a hot engine When the coolantin the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark startyour vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly tothe radiator butbe sure the cooling systemis cool before you d...

Page 201: ... under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressurecap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn the cap when the cooling system includingthe radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling systemand radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressurecap 5 20 ...

Page 202: ...r hose is no longer hot T u r nthe pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is stillsome pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push downas you turn it Remove the pressure cap You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains eth...

Page 203: ...bleed valve or valves 3800 V6 VIN Code K There is one bleed valve It is located on the themostat housing 3100V6 VIN Code M There are two bleed valves One is located on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 5 22 ...

Page 204: ...er coolant mixture If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valves after the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolantfrom the engine and the compartment 6 Then fill the coolant recovery tank tothe COLD mark 7 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the pressure cap off 5 23 ...

Page 205: ...lant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 10 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedureif coolant begins toflow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 11 Check the coolant in the recovery tank The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when t...

Page 206: ... like a skid andmay require the sarne correctionyou d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your footfrom the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle 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 part shows how to use your jacking equipmentto change a...

Page 207: ...unk Pull the z carpeting from the floor of the trunk Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover to the left to remove it Then lift and removethe cover Turn the wing nut to theleft and remove it Then liftoff the spacerand remove the spare tire See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare 5 26 ...

Page 208: ...Turn the nut holding thejack and wrenchto the left and remove it Then remove thejack and wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A socket B and wheel wrench C 5 27 ...

Page 209: ...ng the edge of the wheel cover untilit comes off Be careful theedgemay be sharp Don t try to remove the cover with your bare hands To remove a center cap use the wrench to pry gently at the notch Don t use a tool that is narrower than the wrench to pry at this notch If your vehicle has wheel nut caps remove them using the wheel wrench 5 28 ...

Page 210: ...he 3 Position thejack under jack lift head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 Turn the jack handle to the right to raise the jack lift head a few inches 5 29 ...

Page 211: ...OF FRONT WHEEL OPENING FRONT EDGEOF REAR WHEEL Front The pictures shown directly above display the vehicle s front notch location and the vehicle s rear notch location respectively Rear Put the compactspare tire near you 5 30 ...

Page 212: ...e 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 jacklift head into the properlocation before raising the vehicle 4 Raise the vehicle by turning thejack handle to the right Raise the vehiclefar enough off the groundfor the spare tireto fit under the vehicle 5 Remove all wheel nuts and tak...

Page 213: ...d come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a papertowel to dothis but be sure touse a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off Never use oilor grease on studs ornuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheelcould fall off causing...

Page 214: ...e wheel nuts with the rounded endof the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 8 Lower the vehicleby turning thejack handle to the left Lower the jack completely 5 33 ...

Page 215: ...with a torque wrench to100lb ft 140Nom I I NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification 10 Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk untilyou have theflat tire repaired or r...

Page 216: ...the vehicleis facing down The full size tire will notfit down into the well Place it so the front is in the well and the rear is out of the well Put the bolt through one of the wheel nut holes install the retainerover the bolt then install the wing nut Put the spacer and nut next to the tire in the well Store the cover asfar forward as possible The compact spare isfor temporary use only Replace th...

Page 217: ...ment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place I 5 1 Nut 2 Cover 3 Wing Nut 4 Spacer 5 CompactSpareTire 6 Wrench 7 Nut 8 Retainer 9 Jack 10 Bolt 5 36 ...

Page 218: ...you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shapein case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don ttake your vehicle through an automaticcar wash with guide rails The compact spare can getcaughton the rails That can damage thetire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t ...

Page 219: ...ing your wheels can destroyparts of your vehicleas well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For informationabout using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shi...

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Page 222: ...oolant Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires AppearanceCare Cleaningthe Inside of Your Vehicle Care of the Safety Belts CleaningGlass Surfaces Cleaningthe Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades 6 51 6 52 6 53 6 53 6 53 6 53 6 54 6 55 6 55 6 55 6 62 6 63 6 65 6 65 6 65 Cleaningthe Outside of Your Vehicle CleaningAluminum Wheels If Equipped CleaningTires Finish Damage Und...

Page 223: ...o some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper Chevrolet Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should kee...

Page 224: ...ings you might add to the outsideof your vehiclecan affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 35M93 in Canada Improved g...

Page 225: ...satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a smog check test If this occurs return to your authorized Chevrolet dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the eventit is determined that the cause of the condition isthe t...

Page 226: ...se it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United Statesor Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by ...

Page 227: ...very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The tethered cap is behinda hinged door on the left side of your vehicle While refueling let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening 6 6 ...

Page 228: ...ine Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning 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 determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malf...

Page 229: ...other than the ground inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until thefilling is complete Bring thefill nozzle in contactwith the Don t smoke while pumping gasoline An electric fanunder thehood can start up and injure you even when the engineis not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan A CAUTION Things that burn can ...

Page 230: ...Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal Then go to thefront of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood 6 9 ...

Page 231: ...AutomaticTransaxle B Radiator Fill Cap Fluid Dipstick C Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G Brake Fluid Reservoir D Engine Oil Fill Cap H Air Filter E Engine Oil Dipstick I RemotePositive Battery Terminal J WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir K Battery located under Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir ...

Page 232: ...omatic Transaxle J Windshield Washer B Radiator Fill Cap Fluid Dipstick Fluid Reservoir C Power SteeringFluid Reservoir G Brake Fluid Reservoir K Battery located under D Engine Oil Dipstick H Air Filter Windshield Washer E Engine Oil Fill Cap I Remote Positive Battery Terminal Fluid Reservoir ...

Page 233: ...e Index You should check your engineoil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engineoil everytime you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground 3100 Code M Engine 3800 Code K Engine The engineoil dipstickhandle is the yellowloop near the frontof the engine T u r noff the engineand give the oil a few ...

Page 234: ...s at orbelow the lower mark then you ll need to addat least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains whatkind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damage...

Page 235: ...te API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Be sureto fill it enough to put the level somewherein the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through If you have your oil changed for you be sure theoil put into yourengineis America...

Page 236: ... 4 7 la 11 PREFERRED SAE I 5W 30 1 1 1 S A I LOOK FOR M I S SYMBOL WEATHER DO NOTUSE SAE 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOTRECOMMENDED As shown in the chart if you have the 3100engine SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE low 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 not use other viscosityoils such as SAE 20W ...

Page 237: ...change When it s very cold you should useSAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 2OW 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 damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all...

Page 238: ...fully push and release the accelerator pedal three times withinfive seconds If the CHGOIL SOON light flashes two times the system is reset However if the light comes on and stays on for five seconds it did not reset You ll need to reset the systemagain What toDo with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer...

Page 239: ...r screws and pulloff the cover Pull outthe filter Be sure to install the air filter and install the cover tightly when you are finished Refer to the MaintenanceScheduleto determinewhen to replace theairfilter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index 6 18 ...

Page 240: ...eanerin place when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatictransaxle fluid level is when the engine oil ischanged Changeboth thefluid and filter every 50 000miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature In hilly or mountainousterrain When doing fr...

Page 241: ...ving When outside temperatures are above90 F 32 C 0 At high speedfor quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 Cto 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24k m when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than50 F lO C you m...

Page 242: ... loop near the back of the engine 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with aclean rag or paper towel then pullit back out again 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and 3 Check both sidesof the dipstick and readthe lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid levelis in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way 6 21 ...

Page 243: ...arranty 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as 4 When the correct fluid levelis obtained push the described under How to Check dipstick backin all the way Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000miles 240 000 kmbwhichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOLextended l...

Page 244: ...ture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one halfDEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else A CAU ON Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixturewill Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper co...

Page 245: ...arts I f you haveto add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE I If you usethe propercoolant you don t haveto add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve thesystem These can be harmful Checking Coolant When your engineis cold the coolant level should be at theCOLD mark or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up t...

Page 246: ...e Index Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you willalmost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot A CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant ...

Page 247: ...temperature is controlled by a thermostat in theenginecoolant system The thermostat stopsthe flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power SteeringFluid 3100 CodeM Engine 3800 Code K Engine When to Check Power SteeringFluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless ...

Page 248: ...the engine compartmentis hot the level should be at the H mark When it scold the level shouldbe at the C mark If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should add fluid For the 3800 engine the level should be at the HOT 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 Fluidsand Lubricants in th...

Page 249: ...NOTICE 0 When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water 0 Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluidtank and other partsof the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washerfluid three quarters full whenit s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which cou...

Page 250: ...on t work well or won t work at all So it isn ta good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then 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 the brake hydraulic system If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The...

Page 251: ...ll or they may noteven work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts Forexample just afew drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have tobe replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid onyour v...

Page 252: ...ke repair 1 Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not meansomethingis wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake padsfor wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequenceto GM specifications If youhave rear drum brak...

Page 253: ...brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakescan change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can changein many other waysif someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Every new Chevrolethas a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend aDelco Freedom batt...

Page 254: ...ntly pulling it back and awayfrom the headlamp Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burstifyou dropor scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package 3 Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away from the bulb s base 4 Install the electrical connectorto the bulb 5 In...

Page 255: ...Front Park and Turn Signal Lamp I 2 Open the flapby lifting the tab 1 Open the hood Thereis one flap on eachside of the radiator 6 34 ...

Page 256: ...mbly inboardto release the mounting tabs and gently pull the inside of the assembly awayfrom the vehicle h l l the socket outof the assembly 5 Push the tab onthe bulb socket andturnit to the left 6 Removethe bulb from the socket by pulling it out Do not twist the bulb 7 Push in the new bulb 8 ReverseSteps 1 4to replace the assembly 6 35 ...

Page 257: ... front of the tnsnkhinges bulb and socket outof the assembly the socket 4 Push the new bulb into the socket andturnit to the right 5 Replacethe bulband socketin the assembly TaiUStoplIhm Signal Lamp 1 Openthe trudc Removethe convenience neti fyou have one Unhook the net from the upper wing nut 2 Remove the upper convenience net wing nut ifequipped 3 pull the carpet away fiomthe rear of the vehicle...

Page 258: ...the two lower wing nuts 12 Replace the carpeting 13 Replacethe upper conveniencenet wing nut if 14 Replace the conveniencenet if equipped equipped Back up Lamp 1 Open the trunk The back up lamp bulbs arein the rear of the trunk lid 2 Press the tab on the socket turnthe socket to the left and pull it out 3 To remove the bulb pullit out of the socket Do not twist the bulb 4 Push the new bulb into th...

Page 259: ...roperly Snap the cover firmly into place 2 Remove the oldbulb from the small prongs 3 To replace the bulb cover center it over the base For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer service department Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades for your vehicle are 22 inches 56cm in length 1 Turn on the wipers to the low wipe setting 2 Turn off the igniti...

Page 260: ... obtain service see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details A TAUTIC Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous a a 0 a Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could havean air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause se...

Page 261: ...eoverloading Badwear Bad handling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusualwear Bad handling Roughride 0 Needless damage from road hazards When toCheck Check your tires once a monthor more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60psi 420Wa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check...

Page 262: ...e tirein your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown onthe Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See WheelNut Torque in the Index I Rust or dirton a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheelnuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident ...

Page 263: ... 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 Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number oneach tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give pro...

Page 264: ...adial ply tires with thewheels on your vehicle The following informationrelates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction andtemperatureperformance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading syste...

Page 265: ...rning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction The temperaturegrades areA the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat andits ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditionson a specifiedindoorlaboratory test wheel Sustainedhigh temperaturecan caus...

Page 266: ...t some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist If you need to replace anyof your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you willbe sure tohave the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Chevroletmodel I s CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on...

Page 267: ...n driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel usea new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains NOTICE If your vehicle has P225 60Rl6 size tires don t use tire chains Theycan damage your vehicle because there s not enough clearance Use another typeof traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tiresizecombination and road...

Page 268: ...le Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some aretoxic Otherscan burst into flame if youstrike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anythingfrom a containerto clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you r...

Page 269: ...entire area immediatelyor it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines 3 Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds 4 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material and ...

Page 270: ...tery and carpet often to keep it looking new Further informationon cleaningis available by calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6167 Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth 0 Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once Things like tar asphalt andshoe polish will stain if you don t get themoff quickly Use a clean cloth anda vinyvleather cleaner S...

Page 271: ...ed often GM Glass Cleaner GM P a r tNo 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smokeand dust films on interior glass Don tuse abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger elementm...

Page 272: ...t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strongsoaps or chemicaldetergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps You can get GM approved cleaning productsfrom your dealer See AppearanceCare and Materials in the Index Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allow...

Page 273: ...painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemicalfallout thatcan take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new bykeeping your vehicle garagedor covered whenever possible Cleaning Aluminum Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean ...

Page 274: ...tenance Chemicalsused for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust systemeven though they 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...

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Page 276: ...fications and replacementparts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of your trunk lid It s very helpfulif you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN 0 themodeldesignation 0 paint informationand a list of all productionoptions and special Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle equipment Electrical System Add on Electrical Equipment I N...

Page 277: ...s When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuitsin your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combinationof fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of fires causedby electrical problems Look at the silver co...

Page 278: ...Lighters Not Used Not Used HVAC HVAC Control Assembly Solenoid Box Mix Motor DRL Module HVAC Control Head Defogger Relay S E O Digital Speedometer Hazard Flasher R H Spot Lamp S E O Starter Relay Not Used Not Used I P Electronics Battery Chime Module Electronic Brake Control Module EBCM Theft Deterrent Module RadioDLC Power Accessory 2 Sunroof Control Unit S E O Accessory Feed 6 57 ...

Page 279: ...artment Lid Lamp or Window Panel Lamps Steering Wheel Control 2 Steering Wheel Radio Controls Air Bag Air Bag System Fuse 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Rating Description Cruise Control Cruise Control Cut Out Switch Cruise Control Module Turn Signal Cruise Control Switches Stoplamps Stoplamp Switch Brake Not Used EnglishMetric S E O Not Used Not Used CTSY Lamps Vanity Mirrors I P Compartm...

Page 280: ...n Feed Headlamp Switch InstrumentCluster ChimeModule Keyless Entry Receiver Stoplampswitch TCC and BTSI S E O AccessorySwitch Not Used Power Drop Evap Sol EvaporationEmissions EVAP Canister Vent SolenoidValve Not Used Not Used Not Used Underhood Electrical Center Passenger s Side Somefuses are in a fuse block on the passenger s side of the enginecompartment 6 59 ...

Page 281: ...Fuse FDNJN PCM IGN ELEK IGN 10 12 13 Relay 14 15 16 17 Description Fuel Injectors Mass Air Flow MAF Sensor Heated Oxygen Sensor I 1and 2 Evaporative Emissions EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Ignition Control IC Module U p Fuse Block Passenger s SideUnderhood Electrical Center IGN SYST Relay WCMPT REL Fuse PCM BAT Fuse FAN CONT 1 Relay Circuit Breaker D Description FUEL PUMP A C CMPR FAN CONT 2 ...

Page 282: ...nthe driver s side of the engine compartment I nn FAN 3 PARKLPS HORN O D D ABS Fuse FAN 3 PARK LPS HORN ABS 11 Description FAN 3 Relay Headlamp Switch Horn Relay Anti Lock Brake System Circuit BreakerC StarterRelay STR WHL Control 2 Power Accessory 2 and Theft Deterrent Relay 6 61 ...

Page 283: ...ing Fan Passenger s Side HORN Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Back up 3156 or 3057 Center High MountedStop 891T2 Front Parkingnurn Signal 3357NA Headlamp High Beam 9005 Headlamp Low Beam 9006 Stop Tail Turn Signal 3057 Interior Lamps Bulb Number Dome 10230955 For service information on these bulbs contact your dealer service department 6 62 ...

Page 284: ...stem Including Reservoir 3100 Code M 11 6 quarts 10 9L 3800 Code K 11 7 quarts 11 0L Refrigerant R 134a Air Conditioning 1 88 lbs 0 85 kg Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 3100 CodeM 4 5 quarts 4 2 L 3800 Code K 4 5 quarts 4 2 L Windshield WiperBlade Replacement Length 22 inches 56 cm Type hook Fuel Tank 3100 CodeM 16 6gallons 62 8 L 3800 Code K 16 6 gallons 62 8 L See AirConditioning Refnger...

Page 285: ...cations 3100 Code M 3800 Code K Displacement 191CID 231 CID Firing Order 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 6 5 4 3 2 ThermostatTemperature 195 F 91 C 195 F 91 C Horsepower 160 5200 200 5200 Type V6 V6 Compression Ratio 9 6 1 9 25 1 6 64 ...

Page 286: ... AC Type 41 921 Gap 0 060 1 52 mtn 3100 Code M PF47 Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase 107 5 inches 273 0 cm Tread Width Front 59 5 inches 151 2cm TreadWidth Rear 59 1inches 150 0 cm Length 200 7 inches 509 9 cm Width 79 9 inches 182 5 cm Height 53 9 inches 136 8 cm Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refri...

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Page 288: ...s Organized Part A ScheduledMaintenanceServices Using Your MaintenanceSchedule Part B Owner Checks and Services At EachFuel Fill At Least Once aMonth At Least Twice a Year At L east Once aYear 7 17 Part C Periodic MaintenanceInspections 7 17Steering Suspensionand Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 7 17 Exhaust SystemInspection 7 17 Engine Cooling SystemInspection 7 17 Throttle SystemInspect...

Page 289: ... important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the airwe breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts Part A ...

Page 290: ...cts or their equivalents shouldbe used whetheryou do the work yourself or have it done Tart E Maintenance Record provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle Whenever any maintenanceis performed be sure to write it down in this part This will help you determinewhen your next maintenance should be done In addition it is a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts T...

Page 291: ...you have any questions onhow to keep your vehicle in good condition see your Chevrolet dealer This part tellsyou the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedulethem If you go to your dealerfor your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuineGM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in P a r ...

Page 292: ...he indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor This monitor will show you when to changethe engine oil and filter usually between3 000 miles 5 000 km and 7 500 miles 12 500 k m since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000miles 5 000km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12500 k m or 12months...

Page 293: ...otnote Replacefilter if necessary An Emission ControlService See footnote f rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Inspect aircleaner filter if you are drivingin dusty conditions 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index forproper 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0 Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See EngineOil in the Index An Em...

Page 294: ...ee footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the Index for proper 17 Replace air cleaner filter 0 Inspect fueltank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspectfuel 37 500 Miles 62500 km 0 Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnot...

Page 295: ...e Index forproper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi policeor delivery servic...

Page 296: ...d filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil inthe Index An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation patternand additional information See footnote An Emission ControlService An Emission ControlService gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote f 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection andRotation in the Indexfor proper 0 Inspect engine accessory dri...

Page 297: ...on Control Service See footnote Replace filterif necessary An Emission ControlService See footnoteT rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper 82 500 Miles I37 500 km 0 Check Oil Life Monitor If engineoil and filter are changed reset monitor See En...

Page 298: ...sket for any damage Replace parts asneeded An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I7 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection andRotation in the Index for proper 97 500 Miles 162500 km 0 Check OilLife Monitor If engine oil andfilter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation patternand a...

Page 299: ...rrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi policeor delivery service 90 F 32 C or higher If you do not useyour vehicle under anyof these conditions thefluid and filter donot require changing 150 000 M i l e s 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See EngineCoolant in the Index for what to use Inspect h...

Page 300: ...oil level andadd the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the enginecoolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixtureif necessary See EngineCoolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshieldwasher tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshi...

Page 301: ...lade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replaceblade inserts that appear worn or damagedor that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid lossmay indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed At LeastOnce a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubri...

Page 302: ...nd be ready to turn offthe engine immediatelyif it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P orNEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 1 Before you start be sure youhave enoughroom around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see ParkingBrake in the Index if necessary NO...

Page 303: ...TRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check thePARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release all brakes I Underbody F1 hing Service When you are doing this check your vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make can coll...

Page 304: ...ther conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehcle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect a l lpipes fittings and clamps replace as needed Clean the outside of the radiator anda i rconditioning condenser To help ensure pro...

Page 305: ...Supreme ll Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or eauivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid USAGE Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUIDLLUBRICANT GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 1 pint 1050017 1 quart or equivalent DEXRON I11 Automatic Transmissi...

Page 306: ... service in the boxes provided after the maintenanceinterval Any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be addedon the followingrecord pages Also you should retain all maintenancereceipts Your owner infomation portfolio is a convenientplace to store them Maintenance Record 7 19 ...

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Page 312: ...ion Procedure CustomerAssistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users ChevroletRoadsideAssistance Program CanadianRoadsideAssistance CourtesyTransportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute ResolutionProgram 8 10 8 10 8 1 1 8 11 8 11 Warranty Information ReportingSafety Defects to the United States Government ReportingSafety Defects to the Canadian Government ReportingSafety Defects to General Mot...

Page 313: ...owever if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the dealershipor the general manager 8 2 ...

Page 314: ... helpoutside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate InMexico 525 625 3256 0 In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 75 1 4135 0 In theBahamas 1 800 389 0009 English or 1 800 75 1 4 136 Spanish 0 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British In all other Caribbean countries 809 763 1315 Virgin Islands 1 800 534 0122 0 In other overse...

Page 315: ...nter P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to General Motorsof CanadaLimited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Chevrolet please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilitie...

Page 316: ...ee numberwill provide you over the phone roadside assistance with minor mechanicalproblems If your problemcannotbe resolved over the phone our advisors have access to a nationwidenetwork of dealer recommended service providers Roadsidemembership is free however some services mayincur costs Roadside offerstwo levels of service to the customer Basic Care and Courtesy Care Toll free number 1 800 CHEV...

Page 317: ...junction with thecoverageprovided by the Bumperto Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1998 Chevrolet passenger car and light duty trucks Please see your selling dealer for details Note Courtesy Care is available to retail and retail lease customers operating1998 and newer Chevrolet vehicles for a periodof 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000km whichever occursfirst All Courtesy Ca...

Page 318: ...following available to give to the advisor Vehicle Identification Number VIN License platenumber Vehiclecolor Please refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure inside your owner information portfolio for full program details Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canadahave an extensive RoadsideAssistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the UnitedStates Please refer to the...

Page 319: ...te All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your Chevrolet dealer service management Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs Chevrolet Courtesy Transportationis not part of the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet reservesthe right to make any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time without notification Chevrolet dealer For additi...

Page 320: ...rty can assist in arrivingat a solutionto a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevroletvoluntarily participatesin BBB AUTOLINE BBB AUTOLINE is an out of court program administeredby the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotivedisputes This program is available free of charge to customers...

Page 321: ...vrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Admini...

Page 322: ... hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020 or write ChevroletMotor Division ChevroletCustomerAssistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI48007 7047 In Canada pleasecall us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of CanadaLimited CustomerCommunication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publicationsin Canada...

Page 323: ...specifications for the 1998 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably serviceGeneral Motors cars and trucks Each bulletincontains instructionsto assistin the diagnosis and service of your vehicle OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Ownersand intend...

Page 324: ...dealer or company name and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent s Mailcompletedorderformto I t ForpurchasesoutsideU S A pleasewritetotheaboveaddressforauotation HELM INCORPORATED0 P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 I p CUSTOMER S NAME ATTENTION T STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS STATE ZIP CODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO 0 AREA CODE L d CHE ORDQ8 Pricesaresubject to cha...

Page 325: ...f i NOTES 8 14 ...

Page 326: ...ct Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control 3 11 Antenna FixedMast 3 20 Antifreeze 6 22 Anti Lock Brake System Active Light 2 52 4 8 Brake System Warning Light 2 51 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 15 Appearancecare 6 47 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 54 Arbitration Program 8 9 Armrest Storage 2 39 Ashtrays 2 40 Audio Equipment Adding 3 18 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 17 Audio SteeringWheelControls 3...

Page 327: ... Parking 2 22 BTSI 2 26 CellularTelephone 2 43 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 36 CenterPassengerPosition 1 26 Certification Label 4 27 Chains Safety 4 32 Chains Tire 6 46 Changing a Flat Tire 5 25 ChargingSystemLight 2 49 Checking Your RestraintSystems 1 51 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 53 ChgOil Soon Light 2 57 ChildRestraints 1 33 1 35 1 36 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1...

Page 328: ...4 34 CoolingSystem 5 16 Courtesy Lamps 2 36 Courtesy Transportation 8 8 CruiseControl 2 32 Cupholders 2 39 2 40 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8 4 CustomerAssistanceInformation 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Damage Finish 6 53 Damage Sheet Metal 6 53 Daytime Running Lamps 2 35 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects ReportingSafety 8 10 DefensiveDriving 4 2 Defogger RearWindow 3 5 Defogging...

Page 329: ...ngineoil 6 12 Adding 6 13 Additives 6 17 Checking 6 13 Used 6 17 What Kindto Use 6 14 Whentochange 6 17 Exhaust Engine 2 27 Ethanol 6 5 Fabric Cleaning 6 48 FabricProtection 6 49 FeaturesandControls 2 1 Filling YourTank 6 6 Filter Air 6 18 Filter EngineOil 6 17 Finish Care 6 51 FinishDamage 6 53 FirstGear AutomaticTransaxle 2 21 Flashers HazardWarning 5 2 FlatTire Changing 5 25 FloorMats 2 41 Flui...

Page 330: ...ntain Roads 4 21 Hitches Trailer 4 31 Hood Checking Things Under 6 8 Release 6 9 Hydroplaning 4 17 Horn 2 29 Ignition Positions 2 12 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 7 16 Illumination SustainedInterior 2 37 Inflation Tire 6 39 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror 2 38 Inspections 7 17 Brake System 7 17 ExhaustSystems 7 17 Front Drive Axle Boot 7 17 Front Drive Axle Seal 7 17 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 17 ...

Page 331: ... 27 Lamps Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 25 Oilwarning 2 56 Locks 2 4 Cylinders 7 14 Door 2 4 Key Lock Cylinder Service 7 14 PowerDoor 2 4 Tr nk 2 9 LossofControl 4 12 Low Coolant Warning Light 2 53 6 25 Low Oil Level Warning Light 2 57 6 1 2 Lubricants and Fluids 7 18 Lubrication Service Body 7 14 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 64 MaintenanceRecord 7 19 MaintenanceSchedule...

Page 332: ...chanism Check 7 16 Lots 2 10 Over Things That Burn 2 26 With a Trailer 4 34 Parking On Hills Leaving 4 34 Parking PassengerPosition 1 20 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 17 DoorLocks 2 4 OptionFuses 6 56 OutsideMirrors 2 38 Seat 1 4 Steering 4 9 Steering Fluid 6 26 Windows 2 28 Pregnancy Useof Safety Belts 1 19 Problems on theRoad 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 12 Passing 6 4 11 PASS Key I...

Page 333: ...tyBelts 1 7 Care 6 50 Adults 1 12 Center Passenger Position 1 26 Children 1 33 Driver Position 1 12 Extender 1 51 How to Wear Properly 1 12 IncorrectUsage 1 15 1 49 1 50 LapBelt 1 26 Lap Shoulder 1 12 1 28 LargerChildren 1 48 QuestionsandAnswers 1 11 Rear Comfort Guides 1 31 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 28 Rear Seat Passengers 1 27 ReminderLight 1 7 2 48 Replacing After a Crash 1 51 Rig...

Page 334: ...ng 3 18 Spare Tire Compact 5 37 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing theSpareTire 5 29 Specifications and Capacities 6 62 Specifications Engine 6 63 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Speedometer 2 47 Stains Cleaning 6 48 Starter Switch Check 7 15 Steam 5 14 5 15 Steering 4 9 In Emergencies 4 10 Power 4 9 Tips 4 9 Wheel Tilt 2 29 Storage Compartments 2 39 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 38 S...

Page 335: ...owingYourVehicle 5 8 Trailer Backingup 4 33 Brakes 4 32 Loading 4 27 DrivingonGrades 4 33 Drivingwith 4 32 FollowingDistance 4 32 Hitches 4 31 Maintenance When Towing 4 34 Making Turns 4 33 Parking on Hills 4 34 Passing 4 32 Safety Chains 4 32 Tongueweight 4 30 Total Weight on Tires 4 31 Towing 4 29 Turnsignals 4 33 Weight 4 30 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 6 19 Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 2 6 T...

Page 336: ...ndicators 2 48 Washing Your Vehicle 6 5 1 Weatherstrips 6 51 Alignment 6 45 Replacement 6 45 Wheel NutTorque 5 34 Wrench 5 28 Windows 2 28 Auto Down 2 28 Power 2 28 WindshieldWasher 2 31 Fluid 2 31 6 28 FluidLevelCheck 7 13 Windshield Wipers 2 31 BladeReplacement 6 38 Winter Driving 4 23 WiperBladeCheck 7 14 Wiring Headlamp 6 56 WreckerTowing 5 8 Wrench Wheel 5 28 Fuses 6 56 Your Driving andthe Ro...

Page 337: ...6 39 I ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6 12 II I hl SECONDARY WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6 28 REMOTE BATTERY TERMINAL P5 4 HOOD P6 9 REMOTETRUNK RELEASE RELEASE P2 9 FUEL DOOR P6 6 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or see the Index in the backof the owner smanual 9 12 ...

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