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Summary of Contents for VENTURE 1998

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Page 6: ...rive under different conditions 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 Serviceand 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 Custom...

Page 7: ...ep this manual in your vehicle so it willbe there if you ever need it 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 10285629B First Edition I 7 We support voluntary WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH NationalInstitutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Languag...

Page 8: ...from making carriages to making cars forming half the team that gave birth to Chevrolet Louis Chevrolet the other half of the team at the wheel of his experimental Classic Six which enteredproduction in 1912 That year 2999 vehicles were produced t iii ...

Page 9: ...ansmission and ofSered a host o f accessories including such niceties as a clock I The legacy ofAmerica sfavorite sportscar I began in 1953 when 319 hand assembled white Corvettes launched the I first use o f a I fiberglass body in a production car I I ...

Page 10: ...e the Corvette Sting Ray the sporty Camaro and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8 I I The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public and was powered by an available fuel injectedV8 I Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition of quality and value V ...

Page 11: ...manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you wereto ignore the warning IThese mean there is something thatcouldhurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what todo to help avoid o...

Page 12: ...hingthat can damageyour vehicle Many times this damage would notbe coveredby your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you whatto do to help avoid thedamage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll alsosee warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE vii ...

Page 13: ... passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WlNDOW These symbols have todo with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BAllERY SYSTEM BRAKE 0 COOLANT a ENGINEOIL e PR...

Page 14: ...any 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 Bag Systems Rear Seat Passengers 1 62 1 64 1 66 1 68 1 71 1 82 1 98 1 101 1 101 1 102 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position Bench Seat Center Passenger Position Bucket Seat Children ...

Page 15: ...ide the seat to where you want it To make sure the seatis locked into place release the lever andtry to move the seatwith your body 1 2 To raise the seat pull up on the leveron the front right side of the seat To lower the seat push the lever down You can lose control of the vehicleif you tryto adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse ...

Page 16: ...ove the seatforward or rearward by holding the control to the front or rear Raise or lower the seat by holding the control upor down Rear Control C Raise therear of the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switchdown to lower the rearof the seat The seatbackon the driver s seat foldsforwardto put items behindthe seat Lift the lever and fold the seatbackforward The seatback willlock into place wh...

Page 17: ...to where you want it To make sure the seat is locked into place release the lever and try to move the seat with your body Reclining Front Seatbacks All front seats recline To adjust the seatback rotate this knob It is easier to recline the seat if you lean forward taking your weight off the seatback 1 4 ...

Page 18: ...b because it won t beagainstyour body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you couldgo into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can t doitsjob either Ina crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there notat your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion havethe seatbackupright Then sit...

Page 19: ... of a neck injury ina crash Rear Seats Seat Controls The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps used to adjust remove and replace the seats By using the levers and straps in the correct order you can easily remove the seats from your vehicle When you replace the seats in the vehicle be sure to follow the labelon the backof the seatfor proper location Follow this diagram when the textin ...

Page 20: ...d use the safety belt as usual The sleeve should slide freely when not in use secure it in place There isalso a clip on the safety belt used to secure the belt afterit is disconnected from the mini buckle When removing the second row bench seat secure the loose end of the safety beltin this clip This will keep the safety belt fi om dangling and possibly striking something The rear seats inyour veh...

Page 21: ...e attachmentfor the safety belt Thismini buckle is located on the right sideof the seat Push up the red center on the buckle with a small pointed object like a key or pen To raise the seatback pull the nylon strap on the backof the seat while raising the seatback until it locks upright Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked 1 Pull the nylon strapon the back of the seat to fold th...

Page 22: ...trap at the base of the seat torelease the rear latches from the floor pins the way forward 3 Do not letgo of the straps until the seat is folded all 4 Unhook thefront latches by rolling upthe gray handle under the seat until the handle locks 1 9 ...

Page 23: ...g the Second Row Solid BenchSeat 2 With the seatstillfolded forward roll down the gray handle underneath the seat to lock the front latches Don t put the bench seat in so it faces rearward because it won t latch that way The solid benches have seat position labels located on the backof the seat showing where the seat must go Follow that diagram Use the A C and E sets of floor cups See Seat Control...

Page 24: ...hed correctly the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of floor pins 4 Firmly pushthe rear hooks into the rear floor pins by 5 Try to raise the bench seat to check that it is pushing down on the rearof the seat locked down 1 11 __ ...

Page 25: ...d move forward ina sudden stopor crash That could causeinjury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked 1 8 Attachthemini buckle so that the safetybelt is ready for use whena passenger uses the seat The buckle reattachesby pushing the latch into the buckle until the red center pops out again A safety beltthat is twistedor not properly attached won t ...

Page 26: ...d Bench Seat Folding the Seatback To fold down the seatback pullthe nylon strap on the back of the seat To raise the seatback pull the nylon strap while raising the seatback untilit locks upright Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked 1 13 ...

Page 27: ...torage behind the seat or slide the seat back to allow extra roomfor third row passengers Release the lever Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is locked into place the seatback forward 2 Slide the seat all the way back by either lifting the front adjusterbar and pushing back or by lifting the handle on the back of the seat and pulling the seat towards the rear of the vehicle 3 From behind the...

Page 28: ...d all the way forward q fi 5 Unhook the front latches by rolling up the gray handle under the seat untilthe handle locks 6 Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward therear of the vehicle and then pulling it out This should be done in one motion 1 15 ...

Page 29: ...in the thirdrow G H I and J sets of floor cups See Seat Controls in the beginning of this section for more details The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs to attach correctly Make sure the seat is in the full rear position before beginning this procedure 1 Place the front hooks of the bench seatonto the front two floor pins in the third row To do this the seat will need to be a...

Page 30: ... rear set of floor pins 4 If the front latches are not attaching correctly check that the seat is in the full rear position 5 Firmly push the rear hooks into the rear floor pinsby 6 T r y to raise the bench seat to check that it is pushing down on the rear of the seat locked down 1 17 ...

Page 31: ...e sure it is locked I I If you have the split bench seat 50 50 or 40 60 the seatbacks canbe folded down individually and the sections can be removed individually The sections can also be adjusted forward or rearward individually The second row 40 60 split bench may be equipped with built in child restraint See Built In Child Restraint in the Index Folding or Reclining theSeatbacks To fold down the...

Page 32: ...o the desired position Adjusting the Split Bench Seats There aretwo adjustment levers on each section of the split benchseats to adjust the seat forward or rearward They are located below the center of each sectionof the split bench one in front and onein back of the seat 1 19 ...

Page 33: ...ect section of the seat The head restraints should be fully down For the secondrow bench with the seatback in the upright position unhook the side attachment for the safety belt This mini buckleis located on the right side of the seat Push up the red center on the buckle with a small pointed object like a key or pen 1 Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the backof the seat ...

Page 34: ...ap at the baseof the seat to release the rear latches from the floor pins 4 Do not letgo of the straps until the seat is folded all the way forward 5 To unlatch thefront latches squeeze the angled latch release bar toward the straight crossbar 1 21 ...

Page 35: ... located on the backof each seat showing where the seat must go Follow that diagram The left 40 section of the 40 60 split bench uses the A and B sets of floor cups The right 60 section of the 40 60 split bench uses the C and D sets of floor cups The left section of the 50 50 split benchuses the G and H sets of floor cups The right section of the 50 50 split bench uses the 1 and J sets of floor cu...

Page 36: ...nch seat will need to be angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins 1 Squeeze the angled gray bar towards the solid gray crossbar while placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two floor pins 1 23 ...

Page 37: ...the rear set of floorpins 4 If the front latchesare not attaching correctly check 5 Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins that the seat is in the full rear position by pushing down on the rear of the seat 6 T r y to raise the seat to check that it is locked down 1 24 ...

Page 38: ...op or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback tobe sure it is locked 9 Attach the mini buckle so that the safety beltis ready for use when a passenger uses the seat The buckle reattachesby pushing the latch into the buckle until the red center pops out again Repeat Steps1through 5 for the other section of the split bench seat b IA CAUTION A s...

Page 39: ...only one locationin your vehicle but seats that don t have the built in child restraint option can be moved to different rows Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks To fold down the seatback on either section of the split bench seat pull the nylon strap on the backof the seat or lift upon the leveron the frontof the seatback To raise either seatback pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat while r...

Page 40: ... to raise or lower the seatback to the desired position Adjusting the Bucket Seats There are two adjustment levers on each seatto adjust the seat forward or rearward They are located below th center onein front and one in back of the seat 1 27 ...

Page 41: ... surethe seatbackis in the upright position The head restraints shouldbe fully down 1 Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the backof the seat to fold the seatback forward 2 Slide the seatallthe way back by lifting either one of the adjuster levers and slidingthe seat fully rearward 3 From behind the seat pull the nylon strap at the base of the seat or lift the paddle on the...

Page 42: ... not letgo of the strapsor lever until the seatis folded all the way forward 5 To unlatch the front latches with the seat folded forward squeezethe angled latch release bar towards the straight crossbar 1 29 ...

Page 43: ...on for the legs to attach correctly RIGHT ONLY seats that don t have the built in child restraint optionfit only inthe right locationof either row theE and F or I andJ sets of floor cups The CENTER OR LEFT seat fits in the center location or in either left location the A and B C and D or G and H sets of floor cups The LEFT ONLY seats that don t have the built in child restraint optionfit only in t...

Page 44: ...ed gray bar towards the solid gray crossbar while placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two floor pins To do this the seat will need tobe angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins 2 If the front legs are not attached correctly the rear legs will not attach to the rear setof floor pins 1 31 ...

Page 45: ...lision or sudden stop People in thevehicle could be injured Be sure tolock the seat into place properly when installing it 6 Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright 7 Push and pull on the seatback to check thatit is locked into place I A CAUTION I Ifthe seatbackisn t locked it couldmove forward ina sudden stop o...

Page 46: ...e knob on the inboard side of the seat It iseasier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward and take the weightoff the seatback The armrests can be lowered or raised for entering or exiting the vehicle Removing the Captain s Chairs I I 1 1 Pull the nylon strap behind the chair to release the rear hooksfrom the floor pins 1 33 ...

Page 47: ...le Replacing the Captain s Chairs The left chairgoes in the A and C sets of floor pins h e nght chair goes in theD and F sets of floor pins 1 Hook the front latches over the front floor pins 2 Push the rearof the seat down to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of floorpins 1 34 ...

Page 48: ...r sudden stop People in thevehicle could be injured Be sure tolock the seat into place properly when installing it A CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can twear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be muchworse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can beseriously injured or killed In the same cras...

Page 49: ...See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know ifit will bea bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious thateven buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who b...

Page 50: ...Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 37 ...

Page 51: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 38 ...

Page 52: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get moretime to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 39 ...

Page 53: ...hey workwith safety belts not insteadof them Everyairbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags youstill have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions If I m a good driver andI never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You m...

Page 54: ...hich restraintsystemsyour vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap shoulder belt Here show to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t letit get t...

Page 55: ...u pull up on the shoulder belt The lappart of the belt shouldbe 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 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across th...

Page 56: ...eight thatis right for you the adjuster upjust by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to moveit down without pushing the button down to I makesure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that theshoulderportion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be awayfrom your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder 1 4...

Page 57: ...ously 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 I A The shoulderbelt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 44 ...

Page 58: ...u can be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled inthe wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you 1 45 ...

Page 59: ...rest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slideunder the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen notat the pelvic bones and that could cause seriousor fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests A The belt is over an armrest 1 46 ...

Page 60: ...sly 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 beltwould apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 47 ...

Page 61: ...sly 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 acrossthe body 1 48 ...

Page 62: ... Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts Before you close the door be sure the belt isout of the way If youslam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your 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 1 49 ...

Page 63: ...irbag for the right front passenger Reduced force frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating airbag But even these airbags must inflate very quickly if they areto do theirjob and comply with federal regulations Here are the mostimportant things to know about the ir bag systems CAUTION You can be severelyi n j d or killed in a crash if you aren t ...

Page 64: ...elt even with reduced force frontal airbags The drivershould sit asfar back aspossible whilestillmaintainingcontrol of the vehicle Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against thedoor Children who are up against or very close to an air bagwhen it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though yourvehicle has reduced force frontalair bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belt...

Page 65: ...ystem checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tellsyou if there isan electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel 1 52 ...

Page 66: ... the instrument panel on the passenger s side The right front passenger s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door The driver s side impact air bagis in the sideof the driver s seatbackclosest to the door 1 53 ...

Page 67: ...vel isabout 9 to 15 mph 14 to 24 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes somethingthat will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are not designedto inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts be...

Page 68: ...em detects thatthe vehicle is ina crash For both frontal andside impact air bags the sensing system triggers a releaseof gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and relatedhardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel instrumentpanel andthe side of the front seatbacks closest to the door stoppingthe occupantmore graduallyBut the frontal air ba...

Page 69: ...get out as soon as itis safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a 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 airbag 0 0 0 Air bags are designed to inflate on...

Page 70: ... as water up to the carpeting or higher or ifwater enters your vehicle andsoaks the carpet the air bag controller can be soaked and ruined If this ever happens and then you start your vehicle the damage could make the frontal and side impact air bags inflate and safety belt pretensioners activate evenif there s no crash You would have to replace the air bags all the sensors and related parts parts...

Page 71: ...if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors Theyare probably part of the air bag systems Be sure tofollow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so I The airbag systems do not need regular maintenance Rear Seat Passengers It s very importantfor rear seat passengers to buckle up Acci...

Page 72: ... s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulderbelt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 1 59 ...

Page 73: ...fety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make thelap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the beltas you pullup on the shoulderpart n n I I I I The lappart 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 ...

Page 74: ...ery quickly out of the retractor I A CAUTION I 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 To unlatch the belt just push the buttonon the buckle 1 61 ...

Page 75: ...e second row there is one guide for each outside passengerposition If your vehicle has a bench seat in the second row thereis one guide for the left hand outside passenger position If your vehicle has third row seats there is one guide for each outside passenger position To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints andfor smaller adults the comfort guides ma...

Page 76: ...2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges 3 Be sure that the belt is not twistedand it lies flat The of the belt into the slots of the guide guide must be on top of the belt 1 63 ...

Page 77: ...s Lap Belt earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crossesthe shoulder If your vehicle has a third row rear bench seat someone can sit in the center position To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that youcan take them outfrom the guides Slide the guide onto the storage clip 1 64 ...

Page 78: ... To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the beltis snug Buckle position and release it the sameway as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see SafetyBelt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 65 ...

Page 79: ...ap safety belt which has a retractor 1 Pick up the latch plate and in a single motion pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle let it go back all the way and start again Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 3 Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it 1 66 ...

Page 80: ...T Id LOCATIONSHOWN SEE OWNER S MANUALFOR MORE INFORMATION Seat Location I Printed in 10279595 The center position bucket seat is a CENTER OR LEFT type seat Because it is the only bucket seat with a lap belt and has a buckle on onlyone side there are certain places a CENTER OR LEFT type bucket seat should and should not be used See Seats inthe Index If the CENTER OR LEFT bucket seat is used onthe l...

Page 81: ...ome age must be restrained whilein a vehicle A AUTION Children who are upagainst or very close to an air bag when it inflatescan be seriouslyinjured or killed This is true even though yourvehicle has reduced force frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither thevehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag syst...

Page 82: ...all enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants needcomplete support including support for the head and neck This is necessarybecause an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint sothe crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part...

Page 83: ...a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 1b 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint ...

Page 84: ...o find out where a bucket seat that has a built in child restraint must be located in your vehicle see Removable Rear Bucket Seats in the Index If your vehicle has this option in a 60 40bench seat you may have one or two built in child restraints This bench seat will only fit in the second rowof your vehicle In both types of seats the built in child restraint works the same way 1 71 ...

Page 85: ...raints later in this section for more information e What if the topof my child s shouldersis above the shoulder belt slots for the five point child restraint harness system A A child whose shouldersare above the shoulder belt slotsfor the five point child restraint harness system shouldn t use this child restraint Instead the child should sit on the vehicle s regular seat cushion and use the vehic...

Page 86: ...restraint until thelower edge of the head restraintis even with the top of the seatback 2 Rotate the head restraint rearward untilit touches the top of the seatback Make sure there is no gap between thelower edge of the head restraint and the top of the seatback 1 73 ...

Page 87: ...3 Lower the child restraint cushion You ll be using the child restraint s harness A to secure your child Don t use the vehicle s safety belts ...

Page 88: ... use the vehicle s adult safety belts WARNING FAILURETO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULTIN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOPOR CRASH SNUGLY ADJUST THE BELTS PROVIDED WITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AROUND YOUR CHILD 4 Before placing the child in the child restraint add slack to the shoulder harness Pull the black sh...

Page 89: ... it clicks Be sure the buckle is free of any foreign objects that may prevent you from securing the latch plates If you can t secure a latch plate see your Chevrolet dealer for service before using the child restraint Place the other side of the harness over the child s shoulder Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks ...

Page 90: ... both latch platesto make sure they are secure 11 Now fasten the left and right halves of the shoulder harnessclip together The purpose of this clip is to help keep the harness positionedon the child s shoulders 1 77 ...

Page 91: ...hild supper body in a sudden stopor crash The child could be seriouslyinjured Make sure the harnessclip is properlyfastened 12 Pull the shoulder harness adjustment strap C firmly until the harness is snugly adjusted around the child You should not be able to put more than two fingers between the harness and the child s chest Make sure the harness and buckle strap are not twisted 1 78 ...

Page 92: ...g the harness On each side of the harness the shoulder part should be centered onthe child s shoulder The harness should be away from the child sface and neck but not falling from the child s shoulders If you expect that the child will sleep while riding you can recline the seatback See Seats in the Index 1 Unfasten the shoulder harness clip 1 79 ...

Page 93: ...side of the harnessoff the child s shoulder Remove the child from the child restraint cushion Storing the Built In Child Restraint Always properly store the built in child restraint before using the vehicle s lap shoulder belt 1 Move both latch plates and both sides of the shoulder harness clip to the bottom of the harness straps 1 80 ...

Page 94: ...nd leg rest up into the seatback 3 Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the seatback 4 Then press the leg rest firmly into the seatback and secure it by pressing the upper corners against the fastener strips on the seatback 1 81 ...

Page 95: ...ypes When selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible withthe motor vehiclein which it will be used child restraints Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle your built in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may needto have parts replaced after a crash See CheckingYou...

Page 96: ...e center of the vehicle A rear facing infant restraint B positions an infant to face the rearof the vehicle Rear facing infant restraints are designedfor infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and aboutone year of age This type of restraint faces the rearso that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays securedin the ve...

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Page 98: ...forward facingrestraints aredesigned to help protect childrenwho are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18kg and about26 to 40 inches 66 to 102cm in height or up to aroundfour years of age One type a convertible restraint isdesignedto be used either as a rear facing infant seator a forward facing child seat 1 85 ...

Page 99: ...ild restraint instructions are important so if either one of these is not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Except Cargo Vans A booster seat F G is designedfor who Accident statistics show that children me safer if they are about 40 to 6o lbs 18to 27 kg and about four are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at to eight years of ag...

Page 100: ... the vehicle Be sure to properly secureany child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Where to Put the Restraint Cargo Vans The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle Here s why A child ina rearfacing child restraint can be seriouslyinjured or killed if the passenger s air bag inflates even though your...

Page 101: ...need to havean anchor bracket installed for be used in the second row If your vehicle has third row the center bucket seat in the second row or for the right h seats anchor brackets for the second row outside sideof a60140bench seat you can ask your Chevrolet dealer positions are located just above the place where the third to put it in for you you want toinstall an anchor bracket row lap shoulder...

Page 102: ...came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restrainton the seat 2 Pick upthe latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through 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 put it behind the child restr...

Page 103: ... belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the restof the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 90 ...

Page 104: ...in different directions to be sure it issecure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back allthe way The safety belt will move freely againand be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position Third Row Bench Seat n You ll be using the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came wit...

Page 105: ...int instructions will show you how plate and pullingit along the belt 4 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever hadto To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may findit helpful to use your knee to push down on the chil...

Page 106: ...tion BucketSeat You ll be using thelap 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 Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pull thelap belt all the way out without stopping 3 While holding it out run the belt through or around the...

Page 107: ...o 5 To tighten the belt feed it back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt directions to be sure it is secure 6 Push and pull the child restraint indifferent 1 94 ...

Page 108: ...ild in a rearfacing child restraint canbe seriously injured orkilled if the frontpassenger s air baginflates even though yourvehicle has reduced force frontal air bags This is because the backof a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag If your vehicle is a passenger van always secure a rearfacing child restraint in a rear seat If your vehicle is a cargovan do notu...

Page 109: ... back asit will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions ofthe vehicle s safety belt throughor around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder beltgoes in front of the child s face or neck putit behind the child restraint 4 Buckle...

Page 110: ...straint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt directions to be sure it is secure 7 Push and pull the child restraintin different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back allthe way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...

Page 111: ... belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrainedin the rearseat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckledup can be thrown out in Children who aren t buckled upcan strike other a crash people who are Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts 1 98 I ...

Page 112: ... closeto the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is 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 seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small thatthe shoulder beltis still ve...

Page 113: ...n thisway in a crash the child might slide under thebelt The belt s force would then be applied righton the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should beworn low and snugon the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 100 ...

Page 114: ...t in child restraint also periodically make sure the harness straps latch plates buckle clip child head restraint andanchoragesare working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt and built in child restraint system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built in child restraint systemfrom doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect...

Page 115: ...ver s and rightfront passenger s safety belt buckle assembly Be sure todo so Then thenew buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision If safety belts or built in child restraint harness straps are cutor damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt built in child restraint or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be ne...

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Page 118: ...oor Option Liftgate Theft ContentTheft Deterrent Option New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine CoolantHeater IfEquipped AutomaticTransaxleOperation ParkingBrake Shifting Into PARK P Shifting Outof PARK P 2 38 2 38 2 39 2 40 2 50 2 53 2 60 2 6 1 2 65 2 66 2 78 2 78 2 80 2 82 2 86 2 98 Parking Over Things That Burn EngineExhaust Running Your EngineWhile You re Parked Loc...

Page 119: ...e with the ignition key is dangerous for many 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 120: ...correct key code In an emergency call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance at 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can havea lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in Sobe sureyou have an extra key 2 3 ...

Page 121: ...vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts 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 key or the remote keyless entry transmitter if your vehicle has this option To unlock either front door from the outside with the key insert the key and turn it toward t...

Page 122: ...the locking lever From the inside press the front of the powerdoor lock switch on either frontdoor to unlock all doors and the liftgate If your vehicle is equipped with the Content Theft Deterrent system the power door lock switch will not unlock the doorsuntil the system is disarmed See Content Theft Deterrent in the Index for more details 2 5 ...

Page 123: ...wer door locks you won t need the key to open it Simply squeeze the handle above the license plate This is also true if you use the optional remote keyless entry transmitter See Keyless Entry System later in this section Automatic Door Locks All of the doors will lock automatically when you move your shift lever out of PARK P All doors will unlock automatically when the ignition is turned off whil...

Page 124: ...ed to be off the SlidingDoor Delayed Locking feature will lock your slidingdoor for you Three seconds after the sliding door is closed all the doors will lock If you have the dual sliding doors all doors will lock three secondsafter both slidingdoors are closed Lockout Deterrent The Lockout Deterrentfeature makes it difficultfor you to lock your keys in your vehicle If the driver s dooris open whi...

Page 125: ...nd 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment This system hasa range of about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m At times you may noticea decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless...

Page 126: ...heft Deterrent inthe Index for more details When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received If you press the LOCK button again within five seconds the horn willsoundbriefly andthe parking lamps will flash to let you knowthe vehicle is already locked If you would like to change the way the par...

Page 127: ...mitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched toit If the sliding door is locked first unlock all doors see Remote Driver s Door and All Door Unlock earlier in this section then press the van symbol to open the sliding door Press the van symbol again to close the sliding door You can operate the power sliding door with the remote transmitter only when the...

Page 128: ...Battery in the Remote Transmitter I Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on the side of the transmitter and twist to separate the halves 2 Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter Do not use the metal flangesto pop out the battery 3 Replacethebattery 4 Reassemble the transmitter Make surethe halves are snapped together tightly so water will not get in 2 11 ...

Page 129: ...nsmitter to the vehicle receiver To do this press theLOCK and UNLOCK buttons together and hold for at least seven seconds or until the horn sounds if equipped with Content Theft Deterrent Check the transmitter operation Switchbanks There are two setsof switchbanks located in the front of the vehicle The switches will vary with the options that areon your vehicle It is useful to become familiar wit...

Page 130: ...pull the handleout and then pull thedoor toward the rear If you slide the door all the way back the door will rest in a detent position The door must overcome this detent when closing To move thedoor forward you mustfirst pull the door past the open detent position II CAUTION If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade 15 percent or more the door may not stay open and could slam shut possi...

Page 131: ...emote keyless entry system you can also operate the power sliding door with your remote transmitter See Keyless Entry System in the Index TION Leaving young children or pets unattended in your vehicle can be dangerous They could operate the power sliding door A child or others could be injured Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle With power door locks the sliding door lock has ...

Page 132: ...or is openingor closing when the override feature is enabled NOTICE When your vehicle goes through an automatic car wash be sure the power sliding door override feature is enabled If it isn t the power sliding door may open accidentally Pushing the bottom of the button will disable the power sliding door it will not operate when either of the power door switches or the power sliding door button on...

Page 133: ...en the key is in the ignition in RUN the power sliding door will only open if the transaxle is in PARK P The transaxle does not have to be in PARK P to close the door If the override feature is not enabled and the power sliding door is open or in the process of closing when you shift outof PARK P a buzzer will sound This is a warning that the sliding door is not completely closed If you shift the ...

Page 134: ...r approachesthe latched position You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the sliding door Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door To manually open the power sliding door when the power sliding door override feature is disabled pull the insideor outside handle and let go The door will open fully To manually open the power sliding door when the power slidingdoor over...

Page 135: ...ontrol of the power door system I To manually close the power sliding door when the override feature is disabled pull the inside or outside handle or the edge of the door Move the door about 4 inches 10cm toward the closed position and release The door will close completely and latch for you To manually close the power sliding door when the override feature is enabled pull the inside or outside ha...

Page 136: ...eature 7 Push either of the powerdoor buttons to open the 8 Wait five secondsand close the doorby pushing 9 Wait five seconds and repeat Steps7 and 8 If the door does not rest in the fully open position after repeating Step7 repeat Steps7 and 8 again If the door still does not operate correctly see your dealer for service power sliding door either powerdoor button Sliding Door Security Lock Your v...

Page 137: ... disable the power sliding door by pushing the override switch on the overhead console The power sliding door cannotbe opened from the inside when this feature is in use If you want to open the sliding door when the security lock is on unlock the sliding door and open thedoor from the outside If you have the optional power sliding door disable the power sliding door override feature Press either p...

Page 138: ...erous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come intoyour vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drivewith the liftgate open or if electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and theliftgate Make sure allwindows are shut lbrn the fanon your heating orcooling system toits high...

Page 139: ...ding you to remove your keyfrom the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Park ina lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put themin a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park ina lot where someone will be wat...

Page 140: ...el supply preventingthe vehicle from being driven When the alarm is armed the liftgate may be opened with the remote keyless entry transmitter or with a key Arming with the PowerLock Switch Your alarm system will arm when you use either power lock switch to lockthe doors while anydoor or the liftgate is open and the keyis removed from the ignition if you would liketo turn off power lock switch arm...

Page 141: ... very slow rateto let you know the system is armed If you wouldlike your key not to arm the system see Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index Arming Confirmation If remote unlock confirmation is on see Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know when your alarm system has armed Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system ...

Page 142: ...ent to Mode 3 See Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index for more information See your dealer or qualified technician for service New Vehicle 4LBreak In NOTICE Your vehicle doesn tneed an elaborate break in But itwill perform better in the long run if you followthese guidelines 0 Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Don t make full throttle starts 200 miles 322...

Page 143: ...ed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is off and the keyis in the ignition RUN D This is an on position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch staysin RUN when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can useRUN to operate your electrical powe...

Page 144: ...ould break thekey or the ignitionswitch If none of thisworks thenyour ignitionkey to START Whentheenginestarts let vehicle needs service go of the key The idle speed will go down as your 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your I engine gets warm Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To resta...

Page 145: ...n hold the key inSTART This clears the extra gasoline from the engine When the enginestarts letgo of the key and the accelerator pedal If theengine still doesn t start wait another 15seconds and repeat this step NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change theway the engine operates Before adding electrical ...

Page 146: ... extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy dutythree pro extensioncordratedfor at least 15 amps _ _ _ _ _ 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as itwas before to keep it away from movingengineparts If you don t it could be damaged...

Page 147: ...u have to fully apply your regular brakesbefore you can shiftfromPARK P when the ignition key is in RUN As you step on the brake pedal while in PARK P you may hear a click from the solenoidof the BTSI This ensures that the BTSI is operating properly I 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 vehicle can roll Don t le...

Page 148: ...t connect with the wheels To restart whenyou re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engineis racing runningat high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift outof PARK P or NEUTRAL N...

Page 149: ...g roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting When going down a steep hill accelerator pedalabouthalfway down accelerator all the way down between gears SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can useSECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakesoff and on I NOTICE Don t d...

Page 150: ... but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST l the transaxle won t downshift into fist gear until the vehicle is going slow enough NOTICE If your frontwheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up againsta solid object You could damage yourtransa...

Page 151: ...left foot To release the tension on the parking brake cable you will need to apply about the same amount of pressure to the parking brake pedalas you did when you set the parking brake Whenyou remove your foot from the parking brake pedal it will popup to the released position NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may haveto replace them and you could ...

Page 152: ... set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould be injured To be sure yourvehicle 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 I i 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set theparking brake with your left foot Pull the lever tow...

Page 153: ...rake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat andeven catch fire You or otherscould be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine runningunless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brakeis firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into PARK P ho...

Page 154: ...wl in the transaxle so you can pullthe shift lever out of PARK P Your vehicle hasa Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you canshift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN As youstep on the brake pedal while in PARK P you may hear a click from the solenoid of the BTSI This ensures that the BTSI is operating properly See Automatic TransaxleOperati...

Page 155: ...sness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system soundsstrange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged ina collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris 0 Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system hadbeen If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle 0 Drive itonly with all...

Page 156: ...a garage with the engine running Another closed in placecan be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index A CAUTION It canbe dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set Yourvehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running thevehicle can move suddenly You or othersco...

Page 157: ...e features that can be programmed To determine which features your vehicle is equipped with follow the steps listed for entering the programming mode Number of Chimes Sounded 2 3 4 Delayed Illurnma tion Exit Lighting Automatic Door Locks X Fea Last Door Closed Locking Lockout Deterrent X X X Are Remote Driver s Door Unlock Control X X X X X 1 Remote Confirma Arming Unlock Theft Theft Lock Content ...

Page 158: ...Mode later in this section Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting With Delayed Illumination the interior lamps will stay on for about 25 seconds after allthe doors and the liftgate are closed With Exiting Lighting the interior lamps will come on and stay on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the keyfrom the ignition To customizethese features to your preference see ProgrammableModes followin...

Page 159: ...ble on your vehicle Automatic Door Locks With AutomaticDoor Locks all doors will automatically lock when you shift out of PARK P and automatically unlock when the ignition is turned toOFF To customize these features to your preference see Programmable Modes following Programmable Modes Your vehicle canbe programmed to oneof the following modes Mode 1 Both FeaturesOff Automatic door locking and unl...

Page 160: ... followingthe instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle that matches themode you want Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention With theLast Door Closed Locking and Lockout Preventionfeatures your vehicle will do the following If you leave your key in the ignition and leave the driver s door open you won tbe able tolock the doors using the power...

Page 161: ...Modes 2 and 3 Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 4 To changethe mode 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously 3 Count the numberof chimesyou hear The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in You can change the mode by pressing UNLOCK again 4 Repeat Step2 until you hear the numberof chimes that matches the mode you want The mode you selectedis...

Page 162: ...mode by pressing UNLOCK again 4 Repeat Step 2 until you hear the numberof chimes that matches the mode you want The mode you selectedis now set You can either exit the programming modeby following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation With the Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation feature your vehicle can do t...

Page 163: ... received 0 When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or operate your power sliding door if equipped your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received Mode 4 Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sound on Second LOCK Press When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you ...

Page 164: ...able Modes following Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes Mode 1 Damage Detection with Reduced Sensitivity If anyone seriously damages your vehicle or opens a door or the liftgate while your Content Theft Deterrent system is armed an alarm will sound and your parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes Mode 2 Damage DetectionOff If anyone opens a door ...

Page 165: ...gandDisarmingthe I A Theft Deterrent System To arm and disarm the Content Theft Deterrent system the system must be turned on byusing Modes 1 2or 4 listed previously in this section under Content Theft Deterrent System With the Arming and Disarming feature you can program the vehicle todo the following Arm the systemwhen you lock the doors using either power door lock switch while any door or the ...

Page 166: ...stemwill disarm when you unlock thedoors with your remote keyless entry transmitter NOTE While this modeprovides increased security it can be a problem if yourremote keyless entry transmitter isdamaged lost orif it fails to operate for any reason while the ContentTheft Deterrent system is armed The ContentTheft Deterrent systemmust be disarmedfor the engine to run whilein Mode 2 your key can no lo...

Page 167: ... The number of chimes tellsyou which mode your vehicle is in You can change the mode by pressing the horn symbol on the remotekeyless entry transmitter again 6 Remove your key from the door key cylinder The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Exiting Programmi...

Page 168: ... armrest controlthe front windows when the ignition is inRUN or ACCESSORY The left switch controls the driver s window The right switch controls the passenger s window The driver s power window switch has two down positions Pushthe switch to thefirst position to lower the window normally To open push the latch forward to release it then swing the window outward Press the center of the latch to sec...

Page 169: ...th windows Rear Side Panels CargoVan The windows on the cargo van are opaque glass These operate the same as the rearside windows in the regular van Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbolson your steering wheel Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you ex...

Page 170: ...dshield Wiper and WasherControl 0 Cruise Control Option To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you 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 t u r nsignal ...

Page 171: ... more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn it off If you needto leave the signal on for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km turn off the signal and then turn it back on Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from high to low beam or low to high simply pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this light on t...

Page 172: ...m If they re frozen to the windshield carefullyloosen or thaw them If your bladesdo become damaged get new bladesor blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stopthem until the motor cools Clear away snow orice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer To wash your windshield press and hold the windshield washer paddle The washers and wipers will operate When y...

Page 173: ...ndow push in the washer symbol on the top of the button Washer fluid will spray as long as the buttonis held in When the top of the button is released the wiper will continue to cycle three more times To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is already on push on the top of the button with the wash symbol on it Push in the bottom of the button to continue the intermittent wiper cycle after the ...

Page 174: ...hecruise control back on SettingCruise Cc rol d If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go intocruise whenyoudon twantto You 3 Push in the SET buttonattheend of theleverand could be startled and even lose control Keep the release it cruise control switch off until you want to use it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 1 Move the cru...

Page 175: ...nt to go faster don t hold the switch at R A Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed 0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push theSETbutton 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 switch fiom ON to WA Hold it there until you get up to the speedyou...

Page 176: ...er Using Cruise Control on Hills How well yourcruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have tostep on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift toa lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you outof cruise control Many drivers fin...

Page 177: ... to this setting turns on the headlamps together with 0 ParkingLamps SidemarkerLamps 0 Taillamps 0 InstrumentPanelLights 0Turning the dial to this setting turns off all the lamps and lights Lamps On Reminder If the driver sdoor is opened and you turn the ignition to OFF or LOCK while leaving the lamps on you will hear a warning chime 2 60 ...

Page 178: ...automatically When it sbright enough outside the exteriorlamps will go out and the DRL will turn on Of course you maystill turn on the headlamps any time you need to To idle your vehicle with the DRL or exterior lamps off setthe parking brakewhile the ignition is inOFF or LOCK Then start the vehicle The DRL will stayoff until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle youshouldturn on the r...

Page 179: ...ill come on for 40 seconds if you unlock yourdoor using your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped and the ignition is in LOCK or OFF After 40 seconds have passed the interior lamps will slowly fade out The lamps will turn off before the40 seconds if you lock all thedoorsusing the key 0 press LOCK on the power door lock switch or press LOCK on the remote keylessentry transmitter ...

Page 180: ...ination feature off or on see Locks andLighting Choices in the Index With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition switch If you turn the ignitionswitchto RUN or ACCESSORY the lamps will fade out The lamps will also fade out if you lock the doors with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter if equipp...

Page 181: ...l sliding doors there is also a reading lamp in the second row on the driver s side To turn on either reading lamp press the lamp lens Dome Lamp This lamp is located in the center of your vehicle and hasno switch of its own It will go on each time you open thedoors unless you enablethe interior lights override Cargo Lamp This lamp is located in the rear of your vehicle above the liftgate opening a...

Page 182: ...inutes then slightly back to the left or Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you pull the lever toward you to the night position To return the mirror to the day position push the lever away from you Power Remote Control Mirrors The control on the driver s door controls both outside rearview mirrors Turn the control to the left to select the driver s side rear...

Page 183: ...es Storage Compartments Your vehicle s large carrying capacity can store many items If you have the extended wheelbase version you can carry things as large as a 4 x 8 piece of plywood You can also use the floor pins that are used to attach the seats to secure larger loads This section also describes storage areas for specific items like sunglasses and cups Glove Box Your vehicle has a glove box b...

Page 184: ...has switchesfor the optional Power Sliding Door Power Sliding Door Enable Interior Lights Overrideand the Power Rear QuarterWindows The optional front overhead consolehas reading lamps a switchbank storage compartments including one for your garage door opener and anotherone for your sunglasses and a Driver Information Center DIC The features of the optional overhead console are explained on thefo...

Page 185: ...move the piece of self sticking Velcro 2 Peel the protective backing from the Velcro and pressit firmly tothe back of your garage door opener 3 Line up the buttonof the garagedoor opener with one of the four buttons on the compartment door Make sure the garage door opener button is facing down and press the opener firmly into place 4 Once the opener is installed use the black pegs inside the compa...

Page 186: ...time until yourgarage door opener operates with the compartmentdoor closed when you pressthe button To open the sunglasses storage compartmentin the overhead console press the release button Then pull the compartmentdown to thefull open position 2 69 ...

Page 187: ...ay locksonto the plastic tabs at the end of the guide rails The tray holdsCDs or cassettesin the center area You can also store cassettes in the left side area The right side area can hold either the coinholder which lifts out or another cassette The tray can be removed for cleaning or when you want to replace the selection of CDs or cassettes Slide the tray back into the storage bin before closin...

Page 188: ...t Seat Storage Bin The storage bin is located under the manual front passenger s seat To open the bin lift the handle and slide the drawerout Front Seat Storage Net There is a storage net that stretches between the front seats Pull the hooks toward the passenger s seat and insert them into the holes nextto the cupholder To store the net liftthe hooks up and out of the holes The net does not detach...

Page 189: ...to the metal ringson the floor Cargo Net Option The optional cargo net is designed to help keep small loads like grocery bags from falling over during sharp turns or quick stops and starts Install the cargo net at the rear of your vehicle just inside the liftgate The side of the cargo net closest to the front of the vehicle is higher than the side closest to the liftgate Once you ve loaded items i...

Page 190: ...its life and retain its elasticity and tokeep the rear exit clear Store the net in the pouch behind either front seat Side Convenience Nets The side conveniencenets aredesigned to hold smaller items about8 lbs 4kg than the largecargo net Attach the loops to the posts on the rear side panels near thejack storage area When not in use it is recommend that you take down ihe conveniencenets to extend t...

Page 191: ...vers to have a collision and of course damageyour vehicle You may be ableto carry somethinglike thisinside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle If you have the optional luggage carrier you can load things on topof your vehicle The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof as well as sliding crossrails and places to use for ty...

Page 192: ...e For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggagecarrier and cargo are still securely fastened Your luggagecarrier has release knobs set in the ends of each crossrail Turn the release knobs to the left to unlock the crossrails Slide the crossrails forward or b...

Page 193: ...rightto tighten themin place Bumper strips on the luggagecarrier crossrails help to ensure a quieter ride If you wish to attach the luggage tie downs or other compatiblebicycle or ski accessory racks to the crossrail use the adjustable tapped plates under the bumper strips Lift the end of the bumper strip with a flathead screw driver and cut off enough of the stripto access the tapped plates ...

Page 194: ...er to use the ashtray To remove the ashtrayfor cleaning grasp the edge of the ashtray with your fingertips and pull up and out in a rocking motion To use the lighter push it in all the way andlet go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while itis heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready Th...

Page 195: ...n the sun visor Flip up the cover to expose the vanity mirror Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors If Equipped Pull down the sun visor Flip up the coverto expose the vanity mirror The lamps will come on when you open the cover Accessory Inflator System Option Your vehicle may be equipped with an air inflator With it you can inflate thingslike air mattresses and basketballs andyou can also useit to bri...

Page 196: ...x It includes a 20 foot 6 m hose with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters I I Inflating something too much can make it explode and you or others could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure To use your air inflator system attach the appropriate nozzle adapter if required to the end of the hose that 2 79 ...

Page 197: ...r longer than30 minutes at one time If you do you may damage the system After 30 minutes wait at least10minutes before restarting the air inflator To turn off the inflator press OFF and detach the hose first from the inflated object then from the outlet Replace the protective cap Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch and store in the glove box To replace the cover line up the tabs at the back ...

Page 198: ... rear outlet with the protective cap To replace the coveron the rearoutlet line up the tabs at the back of the cover and put the cover in place Push down on the tab to secure the cover I NOTICE When using the accessory power outlet Maximum load of any electrical equipment should not exceed 20 amps Be sure to turnoff any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for exten...

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Page 200: ...nstrument panel to locate the components listed below A Side Vents L Ignition Switch B Vent M Climate Controls C Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever N Rear Fan Controls Option D Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 0 Accessory Power Outlet E Instrument Cluster P Storage Bin E Center Vents Q Remote CD Player Option G Audio System R Instrument Panel Switchbank H SideVents S LightedAshtray I Lamps Switch T Glo...

Page 201: ...Instrument Panel Cluster Your cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages 2 84 ...

Page 202: ...hat someone has probably tried to turn it back so the numbers may not be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometerinstalled If the new one can be set to the The trip odometer can tell you howfar your vehiclehas If it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on thedriver s door toshow the old mileagereading whenright of the temperaturegage the newodometerwas i...

Page 203: ... 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 one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when youare driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what todo about it...

Page 204: ...ght doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Indicator Light 1 1 The charging systemlight will come on when you turn on the ignition as a check to show youit is working It will remain on as long as the engineis not running It should goout once the engine is running If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a proble...

Page 205: ... 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 BRAKE A CAUTION United States Canadian This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to w a r n you if there s a problem Your brake system...

Page 206: ...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 tu the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignitionoff Then start the engine a...

Page 207: ...action control system warning light may come on for the following reasons If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turnoff and the warning light will come on If your brakes begin to overheat the traction control system willturn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down 0 If the traction control syst...

Page 208: ...nds Otherwise the light will go out as soon as the anti lock system stops adjusting brake pressureor the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin The LOW TRACTION lightalso comes on briefly as a bulbcheck when theengine is started If the light doesn t come on then have it fixedso it willbe there to tell you when the systemis active Engine Coolant Temperature Gage C 125 United States I Can...

Page 209: ...t comes on it means that your enginecoolant 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 engineas soon as possible See Engine Coolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See EngineOverheating in the Index 2 92 ...

Page 210: ...icianin correctly diagnosingany malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a 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 shouldcome on as acheck to show youit is working when the ignitionis on and ...

Page 211: ... if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed shouldturn the lightoff Did youjust drive througha deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips sho...

Page 212: ...at mayhave developed Oil Pressure Light Your vehicle isequipped with anoil pressure warning light Your oil pressure light lets you know when you may have a problem with your engineoil pressure When the engine is running and thislight comes on the engine oil level may be too low There may also be another problem causing low oil pressure Don t keep drivingif the oil pressure is low If you do your en...

Page 213: ... closed and the ignitionis turned to RUN or START i ill If you shift the transaxle out of PARK P while the power slidingdoor is open or in the process of closing and the power slidingdoor override feature is disabled a buzzer will sound This is a warning that the power sliding door is not completely closed 1 A C U ON If you shift the transaxle out of PARK P and accelerate before the power sliding ...

Page 214: ... may have indicated the tankwas halfEull but it actually took a little more or less than half thetank s capacity to fill thetank 0 The gage moves a little when you turn a corner brake or speed up 0 The gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E when you turn off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light If your fuel is low the warning light next to the fuel gage will go on and stay on until you add fuel If the war...

Page 215: ...DE button after the last Trip Computer display to return the DIC to the OFF mode Off No driver information is displayed in this mode of operation Temperature Compass Mode One of eight compass readings and the outside temperatureare displayed If the temperatureis below 38 F 3 C the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the outside temperature and the word ICE for two minutes Compass Va...

Page 216: ...eis new the calibration process may not be complete In these cases the calibration symbol C will be displayed where thecompassreading is normally displayed To calibrate the compass in an area free from large metal objects make three 360 turns The calibration symbol will turn off and the compass reading will be displayed Manual Compass Calibration If the compassappearserratic andthe calibration sym...

Page 217: ...nt second of driving Trip Range RANGE This showsthe estimated distance that can be traveled withthe remaining fuel The fuel economy used to calculate range is based on the last few hours of driving Trip Fuel Used FUELUSED This showsme accumulated fuel used since the last reset Average Speed AVG SPEED This shows the averagespeed since the last reset Resetting theTrip Computer Press and hold the MOD...

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Page 220: ...temswithout AutomaticTone Control Setting theClock for Systemswith Automatic Tone Control AM FMStereo AM FMStereowith Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 15 3 19 3 23 3 25 3 26 3 29 3 39 3 30 3 31 3 32 3 32 AM FMStereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic ToneControl If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and AutomaticTone Control If Equipped Rear Seat Audio If Equipped Remote Compact...

Page 221: ... vehicle be fl UPPER This setting directs outside airthrough the instrument panel outlets f l BI LEV This setting directs outside air into your vehicle in two ways Cooler air is directed toward your upper body through the front instrument panel outlets while warmed airis directed through the heater ducts at your feet e 0 fl LOWER This setting brings in most of the air air to the rear of the vehicl...

Page 222: ...etting is selected the system will automaticallygo to OUTSIDE AIR mode Air Conditioning On very hot days your vehicle will cool down more quickly andeconomicallyif you open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape For all settings adjust thetemperaturecontrol knob and fan speed as desired To get maximum cooling or a quick cool down on very hot days press the A C and RECIRC buttons the ...

Page 223: ...will provide heat more quickly because the engine coolant is already warmed See EngineCoolant Heater in the Index To rapidly defrost the windshield turn the temperature control knob all the way to the right to the red area and turn the mode knob to DEFROST Adjust thefan to the highest speed To keep the windshield clear and bring in heated air through the heater ducts turn the mode knob to DEFOG Wh...

Page 224: ... defoggerwill operatefor about five minutes You can also turn the defogger off by turning off the ignition or pressing the switch again Do not attacha temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window 1 NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by...

Page 225: ...Cbutton the light will glow on the main climate controls If you do not selectN C air directed to the rear of the vehicle will be cabin temperature Rear Fan Control This option comes with the rear climate controls Please keep the area around the base of the center instrument panelconsoleand the area between and under the front seats free of objects that would obstruct airflow to the rear of the veh...

Page 226: ...e blue area for cooler air or to the right to the red area for warmer air To maintain acomfortabletemperaturein the rear use either rear fan control to adjust the force of air coming through the rear outlets Select the desired climate control mode using the directional controls on the instrument panel see Mode Knob earlierin the section The mode you choose will regulate both the front and rear cli...

Page 227: ...ghventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the fan is running Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle Push the outletup or down to direct airflow to your preference Increase or reduce the amount of airflow by opening and closing the louvers Opening and...

Page 228: ...ode willimprove the time it takes to warm the vehicle Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoymentout of it if you acquaint yourself withit first Find out what your Delco Electronics systemcan do and how to operate all its controls tobe sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engi...

Page 229: ...Turn the lower knob to chooseradio stations SEEK Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher orlower station and stay there SCAN Press bothSEEK arrows SCAN will appear on the display Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds Theradio willgo to a station stop for a few seconds thengo on tothe next station The radio will scan up or down the radio band depending on the arrow you pre...

Page 230: ...the same time withinfive seconds The sound will mute When it returns release the buttons Whenever you press the same buttons the station you set will return 4 Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons Setting the Tone BASS Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease bass TREB Slide the leverup or down to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease ...

Page 231: ...b to switch betweenAM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations SEEK Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 21stations sevenAM seven F M 1 and sevenF 2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to sele...

Page 232: ... station has weak reception it will not stop Presseither SEEK arrow or the upper knob to stop scanning Setting theTone BASS Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease bass TREB Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BAL Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the ...

Page 233: ...is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player To activate the bypass feature use the following steps 1 Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY 2 Turn the radio on 3 Insert the adapter 4 Within five seconds press and hold the REV and FWDbuttons at the same time for three seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash show...

Page 234: ...tch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Finding a Station Playing the Radio PWR VOL Press thisknob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob to the right Turn it to the left to decrease volume The knob is capable of rotating continuously RECALL Press this button to recall the station being played If you press the button when the ign...

Page 235: ... of your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds The radio will scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons except those stations with weak reception The AUTO TONE setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen Press PSCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop scanning P SCAN willbe displayed whenever the tuner is in the P SCAN mode The ch...

Page 236: ...etween the speakers Push theseknobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape playeris built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player If a tapeis inserted when the ignition is on but the radio is off the tape will begin playing A tape symbol is sho...

Page 237: ...return to normal play REV 4 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses 00 5 Press this button to reduce background noise Note that the double D symbol wdl appear on the display Dolby Noise Reductionis manufactured undera license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and ...

Page 238: ...he bypass feature on your tape player To activate the bypassfeature use thefollowingsteps 1 Turn the ignition to RUN orACCESSORY 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds indicating thefeature is active 4 Insert the adapter It will power up the radio and begin playing This override routine willremain active ...

Page 239: ... not using it SEEK Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press oneof the SEEK arrows for two seconds and SCAN will appear on the display Use SCAN to listen to stations for 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...

Page 240: ...NE setting will switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display willgo blank If a stationis weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them AUTO TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for country western classical news rock pop and jazz stations C Wwill appear onthe displ...

Page 241: ...e button or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc The sound will mute while seeking try again RDM 2 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RANDOM will show on the display PressRDM again to turn off random play RDM is reset tooff when the discis ejected NEXT 3 Press this buttonor the right SEEK arrow to go to the next trac...

Page 242: ...nition or system thedisc will start playing where it was stopped If you press EJECT but don t remove the disc the player will pullthe disc back in to protect it after aboutone minute If youleave a compact disc in the player while listening to the radio it may become warm Rear Seat Audio If Equipped This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to a different music source than the front seat p...

Page 243: ...c Tone Control while listening to a cassette tape press the up arrow to hear the next selection on the tape Press the down arrow to go back to the previous selection The SEEK button is inactive if the cassette modeon the front radio is in use If your vehicle is equipped with theAM FMStereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control or the Remote Compact Disc Player while listening to a co...

Page 244: ...tting in the remote CD player will be pulled back into the player after approximately30 seconds This protects the disc and playerfrom damage The disc will not start playing To remove the disc press the EJECT button and remove the discfrom the player All of the compact disc functions are controlled by the radio buttons exceptfor EJECT When a disc is in the player aCD symbol will appearon the displa...

Page 245: ... random mode the PREV or NEXT track will be scanned randomly Press P SCAN again to turn off RANDOM and return to normal operation RECALL Press this button to see what track is currently playing Press RECALL again withinfive seconds tosee how long the track has been playing When a new track starts to play the track number will also appear Press RECALL a third time and the time of day will be displa...

Page 246: ...d them down until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down 5 Press MN and000 will appear on the display 6 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with yourcode 7 Press HR to make thefirst one or two digits agree with your code code matches the secret code you have written down The display willshow REP to let you know that you need to repeat...

Page 247: ...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 appearon the display 5 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 6 Press HR to make thefirst one or two digits agree with your code 7 Press AM FM after youhave confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will ...

Page 248: ... and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio toa safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust the volume control to thelowest setting 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE I Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone...

Page 249: ...nt in sound quality clean the tape player The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape playeris the useof a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership GM P a r tNo 12344789 When using a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette it ...

Page 250: ...ermay not clean as thoroughly as thescrubbingtype cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degradeover time Always make sure the cassette tape isin go...

Page 251: ...d Windshield Antenna The antenna in your vehicle is a very thin metal layer in the windshield If you look near the edges of the windshield you cansee the outlineof the antenna The connectoris at the top of the windshield where the headliner ends If you experience difficulty with remote transmitters such as a garage door opener try pointing the device through thevery top of the windshield 3 32 ...

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Page 254: ...3 4 6 4 6 4 11 4 13 4 13 4 15 4 16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 18 4 2 1 4 22 4 23 4 24 4 24 4 26 4 30 4 33 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer ...

Page 255: ...ntable 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 Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call rea...

Page 256: ... alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmentalreasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if peopledo How much is toomuch if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Althoughit depends on each person and situation here issome general informationon the problem The Blo...

Page 257: ...ome other countries it s even lower The BAC limitfor all commercial drivers in the United Statesis 0 04 percent The BAC willbe over 0 10percent after three to six drinks inone hour Of course as we ve seen it dependson how muchalcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skillsof...

Page 258: ...l in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking I Drinking and then driving is verydangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment...

Page 259: ...our foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction timeis about3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesightall play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at60mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That ...

Page 260: ... powerbrake assist But you willuse it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push I Lock P rour vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS isan advanced electronic braking systemthat will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine or when you begin to drive away your anti lockbrake system will check itself You may hear...

Page 261: ... driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheelsis about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly 4 8 ...

Page 262: ...id a braking skid See Low Traction Light in the Index Traction Control System If Equipped Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The systemoperates onlyif it senses that one or bothof the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system worksthe front brakes and reduces engine ...

Page 263: ...ou should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud iceor snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index 7 C C C L To turnthe systemoff press the TCS symbol on the bottom of the buttonin the center console switchbank The indicator light on the traction control button will go off If the systemis limiting wheel spin when you press the button the indicator light will go off but the ...

Page 264: ...le at which the curveis 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 to do 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 you do if this e...

Page 265: ...pply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right dependingon thespace 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 full180...

Page 266: ...ther vehicleon a two lane highway is a potentiallydangerousmove since the passing vehicle occupiesthe same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put 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 ahead Look dow...

Page 267: ...e lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass youas you pull outto pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front ...

Page 268: ...on skid are best handled by easingyour foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quicklyenough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road...

Page 269: ...0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Sinceyou can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in...

Page 270: ...ark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the highbeams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow downa little Avoid staring directly into the approachingheadlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at nightis made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty gl...

Page 271: ...t suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving ondry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled wi...

Page 272: ...void puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them A CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally 4 19 ...

Page 273: ...ually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water I I NOTICE I 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 ...

Page 274: ...ty map and plan your tripinto an unknown partof the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross country trip Try to use thefreeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You llsave time and energy Seethe next part Freeway Driving 0 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before you start to move check b...

Page 275: ... the gap at closeto the prevailing speed Switchon your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limitor to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signa...

Page 276: ...t done before starting out Of course you ll find experiencedand able service expertsin Chevroletdealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some thingsyou can check before a trip 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WindshieldWasherFluid Is the reservoirfull Are all windows clean inside and outside WiperBlades Are theyin good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have y...

Page 277: ...ps Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated witha comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsinesson the highway as an emergency Driving on steep hills or mountains is diff...

Page 278: ... the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes w i l l have to do a l lthe work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn twork well You would then have poor braking oreven none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill 0 0 0 0 Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool yo...

Page 279: ...lap bagsto help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful Here are some tips for ...

Page 280: ...ition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have traction control keep the system on It will improveyour ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even thoughyour vehicle has a traction control system you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Traction Control System in the Index If you don thave traction control accelerate g...

Page 281: ...he sun can treach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimesthe surfaceof a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surroundingroads are clear If you see a patchof ice aheadof you brake before you are on it T r y not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stoppedby heavy snow youcould be in...

Page 282: ...ngine tokeep warm but be careful Snow cantrap exhaust gases under yourvehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in yourvehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especiallyany that is blocking your exhaustpipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow...

Page 283: ...art the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as longas you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do somefairly vigorous exercises every half houror so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle COLD TIRE PRESSURE 0 0 0 0 o n The Certificationire label is found on the rearedge of the driver...

Page 284: ...ther the front or rear axle A CAJTION m Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR Ifyou do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle I NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloadin...

Page 285: ...t the weight of these things from the payload You should never exceed the GVWR or theGAWR Your dealer can help you determine your payload Electronic LevelControl Option On vehicles equipped with the optional electronic level control the rear of the vehicleis automatically kept level asyou load or unload your vehicle However you should still not exceed the GVWR or theG A M You may hear the compress...

Page 286: ...e trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment andit has to be used properly That s the reason for this section Init are many tim...

Page 287: ...ne and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads You should use THIRD 3 or as you need to a lower gear when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD 3 when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transaxle Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weightof the trailer tongue 0 and the weight on your ve...

Page 288: ...it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle Andif you will tow a trailer you must add thetongue load to theGVW because your vehicle willbe carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Indexfor more informationabout your vehicle s maximum load capacity A B If you re using a weight carryinghitch the trailer tongue A should weigh10percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If yo...

Page 289: ...trailer that when loaded will weigh more than2 000 lbs 900kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight carrying hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment isvery important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving Will you have to make any holes in the body ofyour vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do thenbe sure to seal the holes later when you rem...

Page 290: ... brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintainthem properly Becauseyou have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle sbrake system If you do both brake systemswon t work well orat all A CAUTION If you have a rearmost window open andyou pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO couldcome into yourvehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessor death ...

Page 291: ...s lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns P...

Page 292: ...in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have extra wiring The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re aboutto turn change lanesor stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flashfor turns evenif the ...

Page 293: ... need to a lower gear This will minimize heat build up and extend the life of your transaxle Parking onHills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever haveto park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular b...

Page 294: ...railer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer Seethe Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belts cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a...

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Page 298: ...anoccur on the road 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 8 5 13 5 24 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating If a Tire Goes Flat 5 24 5 24 5 34 5 35 Air Inflator Option Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You reStuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 299: ...lumn Press the button in to turn on your flashers Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and evenif the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button down and it will pop back up by itself When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the sideof the road ab...

Page 300: ...rous because 0 They contain acid that can burn you 0 They contain gasthat canexplode or ignite 0 They contain enough electricity to If you don t follow these stepsexactly some or all of these things can hurt you burn you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn t be coveredby your warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work ...

Page 301: ...P NOTICE If you leave your radioon it could be badly damaged The repairswouldn t be covered by your warranty 3 Turn off the ignitionon both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio 4 Open the...

Page 302: ...ebeen hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery flu...

Page 303: ... the vehicle has one 6 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Nowconnectthe black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The otherend of the negative cable doesn1go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted me...

Page 304: ... battery is much less 9 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 10 Try to start the vehicle withthe dead battery 11 Remove the cablesin reverse order toprevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal A Heavy Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5 7 ...

Page 305: ...When you call tellthe towing service 0 That your vehicle hasfront wheel drive That your vehicle cannotbe towed from the front or 0 The make model and yearof your vehicle Wether you can still move the shift lever 0 If there was an accident what was damaged rear with sling type equipment To 0 0 e 0 0 0 help avoid injury to you or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed Neve...

Page 306: ... NOTICE If you are using car carrier equipment you must pull the ElectronicLevel Control ELC fuse in the instrument panel fuse block before securing the vehicle Damage to the shocksor leveling system may occur if the ElectronicLevel Control ELC fuse is not disabled When your vehicleis being towed have the ignition key in OFF The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a ...

Page 307: ...ll damage the transaxle If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels it cannot be towed more thana total of 500 miles 800 km for the lifetime of the vehicle Front Towing Tow Limits 55 mph 90km h 500 miles 800km Attach T hook chainsin the front of the wheels into the slots of the front shipping brackets on the frame both sides Insert the hook from the inward side of theslot not the outward side...

Page 308: ...quired for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage installa towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between theground and or wheel lift equipment 5 11 ...

Page 309: ...rrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to groundor vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage installa towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment 5 12 ...

Page 310: ...e In this mode you will noticea significant lossin power and engine performance The low coolant light may come on and thetemperaturegage will indicate an overheat condition exists This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency Towinga trailer in theoverheatprotection mode shouldbe avoided NOTICE I After driving in the overheated engine protection ope...

Page 311: ...of steam or coolant beforeyou open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool I NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolarmt your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covere...

Page 312: ... to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe driveslowerfor about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away Ifthere s still no signof steam you can idle the engine for two or ...

Page 313: ...lant Recovery Tank A CAUTION I An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down 5 16 ...

Page 314: ...somewhere else in the cooling system A CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts canbe very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run theengine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could beburned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle 5 17 ...

Page 315: ...rk add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL enginecoolant at the coolant recovery tank See EngineCoolant in the Indexfor more information A CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid likealcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixturewill Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant m...

Page 316: ...gine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is coo...

Page 317: ...re under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they cancome out at high speed Never turn the capwhen the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for thecooling system and the radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap 5 20 ...

Page 318: ...move the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose isno longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down whileturning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left i i 5 21 ...

Page 319: ...lant mixture L 4 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 5 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the levelis lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 5 22 ...

Page 320: ...his procedureif coolant beginsto flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressurecap line up like this h L 7 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 8 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank 5 23 ...

Page 321: ...isy 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 equipment to change a flat tire safely Air Inflator Option Your vehicle may have an air inflator used to bring tires up to the proper pressure See Accessory Inflator System in the Index for more details Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid furth...

Page 322: ... and change a tire l e and Tools The equipmentyou ll need isin the storage compartmentat the rear of the vehicle on the passenger s side Remove the side conveniencenets Open the jack storage compartmentby lifting up the tab and pulling the cover off 5 25 ...

Page 323: ...uch EXTENSION CHISEL END SPARE TIREIS STORED UNDER REAR COMPARTMENT FLOOR VALVESTEM DOWN RETAINER The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle ahead ofthe rear bumper Insert the narrow end of the shaft into the hole above the rear bumper Then attach the folding wrench to the shaft Rotate the folding wrench to the leftto lower the compact spare tire until it can be pulled from under the vehi...

Page 324: ...Slide the cable retainer through the center of the spare then place the compact spare tire near the flat tire 3 C The tools you ll be using include the jack A shaft B and folding wrench C 5 27 ...

Page 325: ...nter cap off Then with the other end of the wrench loosen the nuts 2 If your vehicle has the plastic bolt on wheel covers you cannot separate the nylon wheel nut caps from the cover Loosen them completely using the folding wrench and remove the wheel cover If the wheel nut caps have been completely loosened the wheel cover will come off easily 5 28 ...

Page 326: ...lug nut for each turn 10 CM 6 IN 15 CM 4 Near each wheel there is a notch inthe vehicle s body Position thejack and raise the jack head untilit fits firmly into the notchin the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire I NOTICE I Do not place the jack under the rear axle control arms Only use the areas shown for proper jack location Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you ...

Page 327: ...n make thevehicle fall To help avoid personal injury andvehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 1 5 Attach the folding wrench tothejack and rotate the wrench to the right to raise thejack head a few inches 6 Raise the vehicleby rotating the folding wrenchto the right in the jack Raise the vehiclefar enough off the groundso there is enoug...

Page 328: ...laces where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to dothis but be sure touse a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to getall therust or dirt off A CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs ornuts If you do thenuts mightcome loose Your wheelcould fall off causing a serious accident 1 9 Install the spare tire and replace the wheel nuts with the ...

Page 329: ...riss cross sequence as shown Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead toan accident Be sure to use the correctwheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure toget new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere assoon as you can andhave the nuts tightenedwith a torquewrench to100lb ft 140 Nom ...

Page 330: ...ols A CAUTION Storing ajack a tireor other equipmentin 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 Lay the tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel andstart to raise the tire When the tire is almost in the s...

Page 331: ...p Tighten them hand tight over the wheel nuts using the folding wrench Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420P a After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stopas soon as possible and make sure your spare tireis correctly inflated T...

Page 332: ...sing them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chainstoo Don t use tire chainson your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What youdon twant todo when your vehicleis stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution I If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or otherscoul...

Page 333: ...right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn your traction control system off See Traction ControlSystem in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in...

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Page 336: ...5 Air Cleaner 6 16 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator PressureCap Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield WiperBlade Replacement 6 40 6 48 6 48 6 52 6 54 6 54 6 55 6 56 6 57 6 64 6 65 6 65 6 66 6 66 6 66 Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Insideof Your Vehicle Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Underbody Maint...

Page 337: ...ant todo 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 hasan air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You shou...

Page 338: ...asoline rated at 87 octane or higher Ata minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States andCGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control s...

Page 339: ...ator whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containingMMT are used spark pluglife may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Chevroletdealer for service To provide cleaner air all gasolines i...

Page 340: ...anty To check onfuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the followingaddress for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN GeneralMotors Overseas DistributionCorporation 1908Colonel SamDrive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank When thefuel do...

Page 341: ...clockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap toosc I it will spring back to the right If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignitesit you could be badlyburned Gasoline canspray outon you if you open the fuel fillercap too quickly This spray can happen if your tankis nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noi...

Page 342: ...cator lamp to light and yourfuel tank andemissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index I Never fill a portable fuel containerwhile it is in your vehicle Static electricitydischarge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoidinjury toyou and others Dispense gasoline only into approved co...

Page 343: ...ood electric fan A CAUTION Things that burn can get onhot engine parts and start afire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washerand other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things thatwill burn ontoa hot engine Hood Release To open the hood first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle 6 8 ...

Page 344: ... prop may behot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood so be careful when handling it Use yourhood prop sleeve when handling the hood prop Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its storage clip Then put the end of the hood propinto the slot in the underside of the hood 6 9 ...

Page 345: ...D Radiator Pressure Cap H Transaxle Fluid Dipstick B Remote Positive Terminal C WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir Relay Center E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir I BrakeMasterCylinder E EngineOilFillLocation J AirCleaner G Engine Oil Dipstick K Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 10 ...

Page 346: ... h h h LWEL check your engine oil For more information see LOW Oil Level Light in the Index You should check yourengine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In orderto get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstickis located at the frontof the engine compartment ...

Page 347: ...d This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE I 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 damaged The engine oil fill cap is located just behind the engine oil dipstick Be sure tofill it enough to put...

Page 348: ...your own oil be sure you useoil that has the Starburst symbol onthe front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be surethe oil put into your engine is American PetroleumInstitute certified for gasoline engines You should also usethe proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart FOR BESTFUELECONOMYANDCOLDSTARTING SELECTTHELOWEST SAE YlSCOSlTv GRADE OIL FO...

Page 349: ...ction for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil Ifany one of these is true for you use the short tripkity maintenance schedule 0 0 0 0 0 Most tripsare less than5 to 10miles 8 to 16km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are belo...

Page 350: ...perly throw away clothingor rags containing usedengine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Air Cleaner Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you The air cleaner is located at the front of the engine change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing Oil compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle from the filter before disposal Don t ...

Page 351: ...gine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging enginefire And dirt caneasily get into your engine which willdamage it Always have theair cleanerin place when you re driving Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Passenger compartment air both outside and ...

Page 352: ...he opening Pull the second filter out Replace the filters by reversing Step 3 Make sure the filters are inserted so that the sealing foam is angled in the same direction on both filters For the type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index Close the inner access door while saueezing the tab to be sureit is tightly closed Snapthe outer access panel into the back of the...

Page 353: ... higher If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership Service Department If youdo it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false readi...

Page 354: ...d Level Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever inPARK P Let the engine runat idle for three to five minutes Then without shuttingoff the engine follow these steps...

Page 355: ...into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick holeto bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t ove ZZ I NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especiallyfor your automatic transaxle Damage caused byfluid ot...

Page 356: ...lant will 0 Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protectionup to 265O F 129O C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature 0 Let the warning lights andgages work as they should NOTICE When addingcoolant itis important thatyou use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater coreor...

Page 357: ...our enginecould get too hot butyou wouldn t get the overheatwarning Your engine could catch fire and you or otherscould be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you usean improper coolant mixture your engine couldoverheat andbe badly damaged The repaircost wouldn t be coveredby your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator h...

Page 358: ...el should be at FULL COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be above the FULL COLD mark or a little higher Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be carefu not to spill it hrning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot canallow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you willalmost never have t...

Page 359: ... hot engine Radiator I ressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator capis a 15 psi 105kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap a GM cap is recommended When you replace your thermostat a GM thermostat i...

Page 360: ...level should be at theH mark When it scold the level shouldbe at the C mark If the fluidis at the ADD mark you should add fluid What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid cancause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer ...

Page 361: ...nd other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washerfluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezingoccurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t useengine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washersystem and paint Your brake master cylinder reservoiris here I...

Page 362: ...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 I A CAUTAN If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others ...

Page 363: ... or they may not even work at all This could causea crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE 0 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts Forexample just afew drops of mineral based oil such asengine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly thatthey ll have to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on your...

Page 364: ...tes may causea brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake padsfor wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequenceto GM specifications Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hea...

Page 365: ...omeone putsin brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakescan change for the worse The braking performance you vecome to expect can change in many other waysif someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Chevrolet hasan ACDelco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recom...

Page 366: ...e sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps NOTICE When replacing the headlamp bulb do not leave the bulb out for any length of time This could cause nitrogen gas to escape from the lamp To minimize nitrogen gasfrom escaping within the headlamp the headlamp must be placed ona flat surface with the lens facing down when removing the bulb 1 Open thehood 2 Remove the fron...

Page 367: ...of the headlamp assembly assembly in place 4 Unscrew the black retainer ring that holds the bulb 5 Pull the bulb assembly straight up from the lamp housing 6 Unhook the electrical connectorby lifting up the blue tabsand pulling the bulb out 6 32 ...

Page 368: ...lectrical connector Push the bulb firmly enoughso that the blue tabs hook over the tab on the bulb 8 Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and tighten the black retainer ring in place Be careful not to damage the bulb on the headlamp aiming bar 6 33 ...

Page 369: ...ith the holes in the fender 12 Tighten the bolt connecting the parkinghurn signal lamp assembly Be sure the tab from the parking turn signal lamp assembly is inboard of the tab from the headlamp assembly Front P a r k i n e r n Signal Lamps 1 Open the hood k 2 Remove the thumb screw attaching the parking turn signal lamp assemblyto the headlamp assembly 3 Pull the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly a...

Page 370: ... up and insertthe tabs on the back of the assembly with the slots in the fender Engage the lower clip on the front of the lamp assembly keeping the upper tab on the parking turn signallamp assembly inboardof the headlamp bracket tab To align the parking turn signal lamp assembly with t headlamp assembly lift up the parking turn signal lam assembly until the upper edge is contacting the fender Fast...

Page 371: ...king turn signal lamp assembly away from the body 5 Replace the bulb by pulling the oldone out and gently pushing the new one into the lamp socket 6 Line up the tabs on the sockets with the gaps in the socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into the lamp housing 4 Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assemblyby turning it to the left 6 36 ...

Page 372: ...al lamp assembly with the headlamp assembly lift up the parking turn signal lamp assembly until the upper edge is contacting the fender 9 Fasten the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly to the headlamp assembly with the thumb screw removed in Step 1 Taillamps 1 Open the liftgate 2 Remove the two screwsfrom the taillamp housing on the inboard side 3 Pull off the entire taillamp housing The locator retai...

Page 373: ...ket A Tail Bulb B Back upBulb C Turn Signal Bulb D StoplI ail Bulb 6 Snap the bulb holder back into place making sure all retaining tabs are properly over the bulb holder tabs 7 Reinstall the taillamp assembly by insertingthe outboard locatinghetaining pins until the lamp is seated Secure with the inboard screws For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer service...

Page 374: ...f the ignition while the wipersare at the outer positions of the wipe pattern The blades are more accessiblefor removaVreplacement whilein this position 3 Pull the windshield wiper arrn away from the windshield or backglass 4 While holding the wiper arm awayfrom the glass push the release clip from under the blade connecting point and pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from...

Page 375: ...a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 0 0 0 Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tiresare cold Overinflated tiresare morelikely to be cut punctured or broken by a sud...

Page 376: ...erloading Badwear 0 Badhandling 0 Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusualwear Badhandling Roughride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tiresonce a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to chec...

Page 377: ...are tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificatioflire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index I Rust or dirton a wheel or on the partsto which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after atime The wheel could come off and cause an accident Whe...

Page 378: ... or fabric showingthrough the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snaggeddeep enough to show cordor fabric The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new ha a TirePerformanceCriteria Specification TPCSpec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tire get ones with that same TPCSpec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give prop...

Page 379: ... your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperatureperformance This applies onlyto vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Gradingsystem do...

Page 380: ... The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests anddoes not include cornering turning traction The temperaturegrades areA the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generationof heat andits ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperaturecan cause t...

Page 381: ...it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you needto replace anyof your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original eq...

Page 382: ...uld fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipmentwheel NOTICE Use tire chainsonly where legaland only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for yourtires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instruc...

Page 383: ... manualsays you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol 0 LaundrySoap 0 Bleach 0 ReducingAgents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth Your dealer has two cleaners Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover They will...

Page 384: ...he soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains follow the multi purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with awaterhaking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1cup 250ml of lukewarmwater 4 Letdry Stains causedby candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains canbe removed as follows 1 Caref...

Page 385: ...conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use onlya mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Cleaning the Built in Child Restraint Pad The built in child restraint pad is attached to the seat frame with fastener strips You can remove the pad and hand washit with mild soap and water Care of Safety Belts and Built in Child Restrai...

Page 386: ...when running wax sap or other material may be on theblade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshieldwith GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorousl...

Page 387: ...an automatic car wash if your vehicle is equipped withthe optional power sliding door be sure to have the switchfor the power sliding door override feature enabled See Power Sliding Door in the Index High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use lukewarmor cold water asoft cloth and a liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soap to clean e...

Page 388: ...ing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheelsis similar tothe painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brush...

Page 389: ...ave corrosion protection At leastevery spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer oran underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Someweather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout A...

Page 390: ...s PlexiglasTM plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 I 16oz 0 473 L I Multi Purpose Interior Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels Cleaner and floor mats I 1052929 I 16oz 0 473L I Wheel Cleaner I Spray on and rinse with water 1052930 Spray on tire shine Silicone Tire Shine 1202 0 354L 12345725 Shines vehicle without scratching Synthetic Chamois 2 5 sq ft 12345721 Cleans and shines a variety of ...

Page 391: ... identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears onthe Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the enginecode This code will he...

Page 392: ...otected by an internal circuit breaker in theIfP fuse panel An electrical overloadwill cause the lamps togo on andoff or in some cases to remain off If this happens have yourheadlampwiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wipermotor is protectedby aninternal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheatsdue to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the ov...

Page 393: ... t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage or use one of thespare fuses in the underhood fuse and relay center Just pick some feature of your vehicle thatyou can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and useits fuse if it is the right amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks inyour vehicle the instrument panelfuse block and the underh...

Page 394: ...O m VENT PWR SEATPSD FRT HVAC HI BLWR DRL Control Module Headlamp and UP Dimmer Switch Front Power Windows 6 Way Power Seat s andRear Side Door Actuator Motor Blower Motor Hi SpeedRelay in Module Fuses swc BACKLIGHT ELEC PRNDL PWR MIRROR CRUISE Steering WheelRadio Control Switches Illumination InstrumentCluster to PRNDL Indicators Power Remote Control Mirror Switch Cruise ControlModule Switch and ...

Page 395: ...CM Driver Information Display Radio and Radio Rear Speaker Amplifier Fuses STOPLAMP ABS MOD BATT CAN VENTSOL ELC CTSY LAMP IGN 1 SUNROOF StoplampSwitch toStoplamps Electronic Brake Control ModuleElectronic Brake Traction ControlModule EBCMEBTCM Evaporative Emissions EVAP Canister Vent SolonoidValve Electronic Level Control ELC Air Compressor and ELC Relay Trailer Harness BCM ALC Sensor BCM Electro...

Page 396: ...nd RH Front Brake Solenoid Valve Air Inlet Actuator DRL Control Module Heater A C Control Temperature Door Actuator Front and Rear Window Defogger Relay BCM PRGRM Body Control Module BCM RH HEADLP LOW Not Used RH HEADLPHIGHNotUsed PCM IGN MAIN Relay and PCM Underhood Fuse and Relay Center This fuse and relay center is located in the engine compartment in front of the windshield washer fluid reserv...

Page 397: ...LAMPSCircuitBreakers FRT HVAC HI BLWR and HEADLAMP Fuses UP HAZARD and STOPLAMP 4 BATT MAIN 2 Circuit Breaker PWR SEATPSD Fuses VP ELC and RR DEFOG 6 COOL FAN 1 Coolant Fans 7 BATTMAIN 1 Fuses UP ABSMOD BATT CIGARDLC CTSY LAMP FRT PWR SCKT PWR LOCK PWR MIRROR and RR PWR SCKT Ignition Switchto Fuses VP BCM PRGRM FRT HVAC LOWMED BLWR FRT WPWSHR HVACDRL MALL RADIO DIC PWR QRT VENT RR HVAC RR WPWSHR S...

Page 398: ...ot Used Not Used Mini Fuse 21 IGN1 UH 22 SPARE 23 SPARE 24 SPARE 25 ELEK IGN 26 SPARE 27 Bh J LAMP 28 NC CLU 29 RADIO EvaporativeEmissions EVAP Canister Purge Valve Heated Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2 Mass Air Flow MAF Sensor Not Used Not Used Not Used Ignition ControlModule ICM Not Used Transaxle Range Switch to Back up Lamps A C CLU Relay to A C CompressorClutch Oil Driver Information Display Heater A...

Page 399: ... 38 39 40 Not Used Fog Lamp Relay Horn Relay Daytime Running Lamps DRL Control Module Headlamps and I PDimmer Switch Theft Deterrent Relay to Headlamps Not Used Not Used Mini Fuse Puller Replacement Bulbs ExteriorLamps Bulb Number Headlamps 9004 HBI Front ParkingRurn SignalLamps 3157NAor3157 NAK Front SidemarkerLamps 194 Stop Tail Top 3057 Signal 2nd from top 3156 Back upLamps 3rdfromtop 3156 Tail...

Page 400: ...nge 4 5 quarts 4 3 L StandardRegular 20gallons 76 L OptionaVExtended 25 gallons 95 L Refrigerant AirConditioning See Refrigerant Label under the hood Tire Pressures Sizes SeeTire Loading Informationlabel on driver sdoor Wheel Nut Torque 100lb ft 140N m Windshield Washer Fluid 1gallon 0 37 L SeeAir ConditioningRefrigerants later in this section NOTE All capacities areapproximate When adding be sure...

Page 401: ...1 5 inches 156 2 cm Rear Tread Width 63 3 inches 160 8 cm Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A 1208C EngineOilFilter PF47 SparkPlugs AC Type 41 940 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 2 52470574 Gap 0 060 inches 1 5mm Windshield Wiper Blades Length 24 inches 60 cm Type Shepard sHook Length 16inches 40 6cm Type Shepard s Hook Backglass Wiper Blade Air Conditioning Refriger...

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Page 404: ...ntrol performance 7 2 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 4 Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment How This Section is Organized Part A Scheduled MaintenanceServices Using Your Maintenance Schedule 7 4 7 29 7 33 7 34 7 36 Selectingthe Right Schedule Part B Owner Checks andServices Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E Maintenance Record 7 1 ...

Page 405: ...e Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the qualityof the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protectour environment ...

Page 406: ...ion See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easilydo to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains importantinspections that your dealer s service departmentor another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lu...

Page 407: ...e your dealer This part tells you 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 trainedand supported service people will performthe work usinggenuineGM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in P a r tD Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced...

Page 408: ... of these conditions is that theseconditions cause engine oil to break down soonex Short TripKity Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000Miles 10000 km ChassisLubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Passenger CompartmentAir Filter Replacement Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air C...

Page 409: ...ower Long Tripmighway Intervals Every 7 500 Miles 12500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every12months whichever occursfirst Chassis Lubrication or every12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Compartment Air Filter Replacement Replacement Service severe conditions only Drive Belt Inspection FuelTank Cap and Lines Inspection or every60 months whichever occursfirst Every 100 000 Miles 166 0...

Page 410: ...lifornia Air ResourcesBoard hasdeterminedthat the failure to perform this maintenanceitem will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completionof the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommendedmaintenanceservices be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage...

Page 411: ...See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission ControlSewice Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 17 Changeengine oil andfilter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Changeengine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Lubricate chassis components or eve...

Page 412: ...ty conditions Replace filter if I I I necessary An Emission ControlService See footnote 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0 Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection andRotation in the Index for proper See footnote rotation pattern and additional infor...

Page 413: ...ditional information See footnote 27 000 Miles 45000 km 0 Changeengineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 0 Changeengineoil andfilter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0 Replaceair cleaner filter Seefootnote An Emission Control...

Page 414: ...ursfirst 0 Replacepassengercompartmentair filter 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 39 000 Miles 65 000 km 0 Changeengine oil andfilter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 42 000 Miles 70000 km 0 Changeengine oil andfilter or every3 mo...

Page 415: ...ct air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions An Emission Control Service Replace filterif necessary An Emission Control Sewice See footnote f 48 000 Miles 80 000 km 0 Change engineoil andfilter or every3 months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Replace passenger compartment air fil...

Page 416: ... of these conditions thefluid and filter do not require changing 32 C or higher 51 000 Miles 85 000 km 0 Changeengine oil andfilter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 54 000 Miles 90 000 km 0 Changeengine oil andfilter or every3 months whichever occurs fiist 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 6 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService Seefootnote D...

Page 417: ...An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE MILEAGE DATE MILEAGE Replace passenger compartment air filter 0 Inspect engineaccessory drive belt 0 Replace air cleaner filter 0 Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pat...

Page 418: ...ry 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 69 000Miles 115000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 72 000Miles 0 Change engine 120 000 km oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission...

Page 419: ...y3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replacefilter if necessary An Emission ControlService See footnote 78 000Miles 130 000 km E l Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first Rotatetires See Tire Inspectionand Rotat...

Page 420: ...ichever occursfirst 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0 Replace passengercompartmentair filter 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection andRotation in theIndex for proper An Emission Control Service Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 87 000 Miles 145000 km 0 Changeengine oil andfilter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emissio...

Page 421: ...ion pattern and additional information See footnote 93 000 Miles 155000 kin 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService DATE I I DATE I 1 DATE 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0 Changeengineoil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Replacepassenger compartment air filter...

Page 422: ...e vehicleis mainly driven An Emission ControlService An Emission ControlService under one or more of these conditions In heavy city trafficwhere the outside temperatureregularly reaches90 F In hilly or mountainousterrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your vehicle under anyofthese conditions thefluidand filter do not requ...

Page 423: ...l cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap An Emission ControlSewice MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY 7 20 ...

Page 424: ...alifornia AirResourcesBoard hasdeterminedthat the failure to perform thismaintenanceitem will not nullify the emissionwarranty or limit recall liability prior to the completionof the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommendedmaintenanceservices be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the suspension steering linkage transaxle shift linkage p...

Page 425: ...hever occursfirst 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every12months whichever occurs first 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter 0 Rotatetires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission Control Service Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occursfirst 0 Lubrica...

Page 426: ...e Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 0 Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Seefootnote rotation patternand additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service 37 500Miles 62 500 km 0 Changeengine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 17 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire In...

Page 427: ...Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperatureregularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or deliv...

Page 428: ...every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService DATE I I I I DATE I MILEAGE 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Replace passengercompartmentair filter 13 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection andRotation in the Indexfor proper 0 Inspect engine accessorydrive belt 0 Replace air cleaner filter Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspec...

Page 429: ...km 0 Changeengineoil andfilter or every12months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Replacepassenger compartment air filter 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Sewice Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Change engineoil and fi...

Page 430: ...air cleaner filter 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection andRotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission ControlService Seefootnote An Emission ControlService rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 0 Changeengine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire ...

Page 431: ...ain 32 C or higher When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi policeor delivery service I f you do not useyour vehicle under anyo f these conditions thefluid and filter do not require changing 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0 Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occurs first See EngineCoolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Cl...

Page 432: ...e oil level and addthe proper oilif necessary See Engine Oil inthe Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See EngineCoolant in the Index for hrther details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Winds...

Page 433: ...ed The air bagsystem does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts thatappearworn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem C...

Page 434: ...to start the engine in each gear The starter 1 2 3 Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTT 1 Check A CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Indexif ...

Page 435: ... to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake on...

Page 436: ...ditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust i n 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 replaceas needed Clean the outside of the radiator and a i rconditioning condenser To help ensure proper op...

Page 437: ...ater preferably distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme ll Brake Fluid GM PartNo 12377967 or equivalentDOT 3 Brake Fluid Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant m...

Page 438: ...46293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE Hood and Door Hinges Rear Folding Seat Fuel Door Hinge Liftgate Hinges Power Sliding Door Cable Sliding Door Track Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUIDLUBRICANT Multi Pu ose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Multi PuoseLubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Lubriplate Lubricant ...

Page 439: ...ed after the maintenance interval Any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 36 ...

Page 440: ...Maintenance Record 7 37 ...

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Page 443: ...I Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 40 ...

Page 444: ... Procedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 10 8 10 8 11 8 11 8 11 Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to Gener...

Page 445: ... However if a concern hasnot been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEPONE 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 ownerof the dealership or the general manager 8 2 ...

Page 446: ...h For help outsideof the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 IntheU S VirginIslands 1 800 496 9994 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 75 1 4135 English or 1 800 751 4136 Spanish IntheBahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Virgin Islands 1 800 534 0 122 In all other Caribbean countries 809 763 1 315 In other overseas loc...

Page 447: ... Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to 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 facilities equipment and personnel That iswhy we suggest you followStepOne first if you have a concern Customer Assistan...

Page 448: ...free number will provide you over the phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved overthe phone our advisors have access to a nationwide networkof dealer recommended service providers Roadside membership is Eree however some services may incur costs Roadside offers two levelsof service to the customer Basic Care and Courtesy Care Toll freenumber 1 80...

Page 449: ...conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1998 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks Please see your selling dealer for details Note Courtesy Cure is availableto retail and retail lease customers operating 1998 and newer Chevrolet vehicles for a periodof 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km whichever occurs first All Co...

Page 450: ...wing available to give to the advisor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Vehicle Identification Number VIN License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage Description of problem Please referto the Roadside Assistance brochure inside your owner information portfolio for full program details Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an ex...

Page 451: ...te All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your Chevrolet dealer service management Claim amountsshould reflect all actual costs 0 Chevrolet Courtesy Transportation is not part of the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time without notification Chevrolet dealer 0 For a...

Page 452: ...ty can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevrolet voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administeredby the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes This program is available free of charge to cus...

Page 453: ...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 hasa defect which could cause a crashor could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis...

Page 454: ...pe you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada pleasecall us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write GeneralMotors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioLlH 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Can...

Page 455: ...Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORMSHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE ANDMAILTO Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and i...

Page 456: ...o G M 1998 1 0 00 NOTE Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outside U S A please write to the above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CUSTOMER S NAME ATTENTION I STREETADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS 1 0 CITY STATE ZIP CODE...

Page 457: ...b NOTES 8 14 ...

Page 458: ...partment 6 16 AirInflator 2 78 Alignment and Balance Tire 6 46 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 53 Antenna Integrated Windshield 3 32 Antifreeze 6 21 Anti Lock Brakes 4 7 Brake SystemWarning Light 2 89 4 7 AppearanceCare 6 48 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 55 Ashtray 2 77 AudioSystems 3 9 Automatic Door Locks 2 6 AutomaticOverdrive 2 32 Automatic Transaxle Check 7 30 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 18 Howtocheck...

Page 459: ...3 15 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 30 CDAdapterKits 3 14 3 19 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 26 Center Dome Lamp 2 64 Center Rear Passenger Position Bench Seat 1 64 Center Rear Passenger Position Bucket Seat 1 66 CertificatioflireLabel 4 30 Chains Safety 4 37 Chains Tire 6 47 Changing a Flat Tire 5 24 Charging System Indicator Light 2 87 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 101 Chemical Paint Spot...

Page 460: ...t 6 21 Adding 6 23 Checking 6 23 Heater Engine 2 29 RecoveryTank 5 18 Whattouse 6 22 Courtesy Transportation 8 8 CruiseControl 2 56 Cupholders 2 70 CustomerAssistanceInformation 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone Users 8 4 Damage Finish 6 54 Damage Sheet Metal 6 53 Damme Running Lamps 2 61 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects ReportingSafety 8 10 DefensiveDriving 4 2 ...

Page 461: ... 39 Specifications 6 65 StartingYour 2 27 Temperature Warning Light 2 92 Engine Oil 2 95 6 11 Checking 6 12 Additives 6 14 Used 6 15 What Kind to Use 6 13 WhentoAdd 6 12 When to Change 6 14 Equipment Adding to the Outside OfYourVehicle 6 3 Exhaust Engine 2 38 ExitLighting 2 63 Fabric Cleaning 6 49 Fan Knob Climate Control System 3 2 FillingYourTank 6 5 Filter Air 6 15 Filter PassengerCompartmentRe...

Page 462: ...eplacement 6 31 OnReminder 2 60 Wiring 6 57 HighLow BeamChanger 2 54 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Heating 3 4 High BeamHeadlamps 2 54 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Hitches Trailer 4 36 Hood Checking Things Under 6 8 Prop 6 9 Release 6 8 Horn 2 52 Hydroplaning 4 20 Ignition Positions 2 26 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 7 32 Illuminated Entry 2 62 Inflation Tire 6 41 ...

Page 463: ...e Engine Running 2 36 Liftgate 2 20 Lights Lighter 2 77 AirBagReadiness 1 52 2 87 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 2 89 4 7 Brake System Warning 2 87 6 27 Charging System Indicator 2 87 DoorAjar 2 96 EngineTemperatureWarning 2 92 LowCoolantWarning 2 92 6 23 LowFuelWarning 2 97 LowOilLevel 2 96 6 11 LowTraction 2 91 4 9 OilPressure 2 95 Power Sliding Door 2 96 Safety Belt Reminder 1 36 2 86 ServiceEn...

Page 464: ...intenance Underbody 6 54 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 41 MalfunctionIndicatorLamp 2 93 Matching Transmitters toYour Vehicle 2 10 Mirrors 2 65 ConvexOutside 2 66 Inside Daymight Rearview 2 65 Power Remote Control 2 65 Visorvanity 2 78 Mode Buttons Climate Control System 3 3 Mode Knob Climate Control System 3 2 Mountain Roads 4 24 Multifunction Lever 2 53 Net cargo 2 72 Neutral 2 31 NewVehicle ...

Page 465: ... 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 12 Radiator 5 21 RadiatorPressureCap 6 24 RadioReception 3 29 Radios 3 10 Rain Driving In 4 18 ReadingLamps 2 64 Rear AirVents 3 8 CargoLamp 2 64 ClimateControl 3 6 Comfort Controls 3 7 FanControl 3 6 Outside Seat Position 1 58 Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 62 SeatAudio 3 23 Seatpassengers 1 58 Seats 1 6 Storage 2 72 WindowDefogger 3 5 WindshieldWasher 2 56 Rearv...

Page 466: ...sition BenchSeat 1 64 Center Passenger Position Bucket Seat 1 66 Children 1 68 Driver Position 1 4 1 Extender 1 101 How to Wear Properly 1 41 IncorrectUsage 1 44 1 99 1 100 LapBelt 1 64 1 66 Lap Shoulder 1 41 1 59 LargerChildren 1 98 PassengerPosition 1 50 QuestionsandAnswers 1 40 Rear Comfort Guides 1 62 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 58 Replacing After a Crash 1 102 RightFrontPassengerP...

Page 467: ...RK P 2 35 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 43 SideAshtrays 2 78 Side ConvenienceNet 2 73 SignalingTurns 2 53 Securing a Child Restraint Out of PARK P 2 37 Skidding 4 15 Smaller Children and Babies 1 68 Sound Equipment Adding 3 29 Spare Tire Compact 5 34 Specificationsand Capacities 6 65 Specifications Engine 6 65 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Speedometer 2 85 SplitBenchSeat 1 18 Adjusting...

Page 468: ...sure 6 41 Storing a Flat or Spare 5 33 TemDerature 6 45 Treadwe ar 6 45 Uniform Quality Grading 6 44 UsedWheelReplacement 6 47 Wear Indicators 6 43 WheelReplacement 6 46 WhenIt sTime for New 6 43 TopStrap 1 88 TorqueLock 2 37 Torque Wheel Nut 5 32 6 65 Towing a Trailer 4 33 TowingYourVehicle 5 8 TractionControlSystem 4 9 Traction Control System Warning Light 2 90 4 10 Trailer Brakes 4 37 Drivingon...

Page 469: ... VisorVanityMirrors 2 78 Visors Sun 2 78 warning Devices 5 2 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 86 WasherFluid Windshield 6 25 WashingYourVehicle 6 52 Weatherstrips 6 51 Wheel Alignment 6 46 NutTorque 5 32 6 65 Replacement 6 46 UsedReplacement 6 47 Wrench 5 27 Windows 2 50 Power 2 51 Power Rear Quarter 2 52 Rear Side Panels 2 52 SideLatches 2 51 WindshieldWasher 2 55 Fluid 2 55 6 25 FluidLevelC...

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