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Summary of Contents for PRIZM 1993

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Page 3: ...Manual m 4 1 Seats Safety Belts 11 I Features Controls 47 I ComfortControls Audio Systems 99 1 Your DrivingandtheRoad 127 I Problems on theRoad 181 I Service AppearanceCare 211 1 Maintenance Schedule...

Page 4: ...test information at the time it was printed W e reserve the right to make changes in the product afterthat time without further notice Published by Chevrolet Geo GeneralMotorsCorporation GeneralMotors...

Page 5: ...e five passengerGeo flagship Prizm or the adventurous off roader Geo Tracker No matter what Geo you drive you ll find designed in comfort and owner enjoyment in detail after careful detail Geo s are s...

Page 6: ...f this manual begins with a brief list of its contents so you can often find at a glance if a part contains the information you want How to Use This Manual This part tells you how to use your manualan...

Page 7: ...hone numbers including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired as well as the mediatiodarbitration procedure We ve also included ordering information for service publications...

Page 8: ...e notice area wetellyou bout something that can damage your chicle Many times thisdamagewould lotbecoveredbyyour warranty and it oddbe costly But the notice will tell ou what to do to help avoid the l...

Page 9: ...Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could CauseBurns Avoid Sparks or Flames Sparks or Flame Could Explode Battery Thesesymbolsareimportant for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven Faste...

Page 10: ...How to Use This Manual Thesesymbols are on some of your controls Windshield Wiper and Washer Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger w Ventilating Fan...

Page 11: ...or lights Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Malfunction Indicator Check Engine Electrical System Here are some other symbols you may see Fuse Lighter Trunk Re...

Page 12: ...Notes l o...

Page 13: ...ty Belts Seats and Seat Controls 12 Safety Belts They re for Everyone 15 Why Safety Belts Work 16 Here are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts and the Answers 19 Safety Belt Reminder Light 20...

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

Page 15: ...ckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can tdo its job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you co...

Page 16: ...utton and push down Rear Folding Seatback You can fold either side of the seatback down in your Geo for more cargo space To fold either seatback down 1 Push the button on the side of the seatback whil...

Page 17: ...safety belt your injuries can be much w o r s e You can hit things inside the vehicle orbe ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be ifyou are buckled...

Page 18: ...wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In manyof them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could be badly hurt or killed After 25 years of safety belts...

Page 19: ...Take the simplest car Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the car 9 7 The rider doesn t stop...

Page 20: ...n a real vehicle it could be the windshield or theinstrumentpanel I or the safety belts Withsafety belts youslowdownasthe vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your st...

Page 21: ...workwith safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the useof safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to g...

Page 22: ...afety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size 1 CAUTION I AThere are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for babies and sma...

Page 23: ...l the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the safety belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this part Make sure th...

Page 24: ...shoulder belt should goover the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash Shoulder Bel...

Page 25: ...hthis A Theshoulderbelt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way aYou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which cou...

Page 26: ...ong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen Q What s wrong with this A Thebelt is twistedacrossthebody CAUTION AYou can be seriously injured by a twi...

Page 27: ...rollovers or in rear side or low speed frontal crashes You need to wear your safety belt to reduce the chanceof hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Always wear your safety belt...

Page 28: ...onds when you turn your ignition to ACC ON or START Then the light should go out which means the system is ready CA UTlON AIf the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or...

Page 29: ...where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit In any particular crash the determination of whether theair bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on the level of damage on...

Page 30: ...an occupant s motion is not toward the air bag Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belt protection in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal collisions...

Page 31: ...stem If you don t get them theair bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts The service manual has informatio...

Page 32: ...ring column is to be disassembled the air bag system must be disconnected To do this Turn off the ignition RemovetheSRS airbag fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index IGN fuse which are conne...

Page 33: ...fety belts effective is wearing them properly Passenger Positions Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Posit...

Page 34: ...ght pulldown on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force t...

Page 35: ...should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Center Passenger Position If your vehicle has a rear bench seat someone can sit in the center position Whenyousit i...

Page 36: ...in every state and Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies ASmaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child...

Page 37: ...tructions for the restraint Youmay find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured wit...

Page 38: ...e in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in 1 V Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to have...

Page 39: ...ow these instructions 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pull out the vehicle s safety...

Page 40: ...Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and remove the locking clip Let the safety belt...

Page 41: ...pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Secure the child in the child restraint 4 Run thevehicle ssafetybelt...

Page 42: ...ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one You ll need a safety locking clip to properly secure a child restraint in this position You...

Page 43: ...l the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and remove the locking clip Let the safety belt go back all...

Page 44: ...senger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts Ifyou have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder...

Page 45: ...houlder belt stillis on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close t...

Page 46: ...hen you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t...

Page 47: ...new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts like the retractor replaced or anchorage locations repaired even if the belt...

Page 48: ...Notes...

Page 49: ...le Break In 54 Ignition Switch 54 Starting Your Engine 55 Driving through Deep Standing Water 58 Automatic Transaxle 58 Five Speed Manual Transaxle 62 Parking 64 Engine Exhaust 68 Tiltwheel 71 The Tur...

Page 50: ...locks When a newGeois delivered the dealer emoves the metal plate from the key ing and gives it to the first owner The metal plate has a code on it that ells your dealer or a qualified locksmith low t...

Page 51: ...belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever youdrive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle Fromtheoutside Useyourkey To lock the door turn the...

Page 52: ...that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from the inside T...

Page 53: ...en this feature is in use If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock fea...

Page 54: ...oor locks will now work normally Trunk Lock Release To open the trunk lid turn it to the right use your key and To close the lid lower and press down on it After closing the lid try pulling it up to m...

Page 55: ...professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Geo and open the driver s door you ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your st...

Page 56: ...ocks your steering wheel ignition and automatic transaxle You must push the key in to remove it If you have an automatic transaxle the ignition switch can t be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is...

Page 57: ...it is thenturn the steering wheel left and right whileyou turnthe key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break thekey or theignitionswitch If none of this works...

Page 58: ...use of your vehicle s computer systems you don t 3 Turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm 4 If it doesn t start i...

Page 59: ...o the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine 6 If your engine stalls restart it as explained earlier If it stalls often hav...

Page 60: ...gine because your vehicle can t move easily AIt is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave yo...

Page 61: ...application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models See Shifting out of P Park in this section R Rever...

Page 62: ...l with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty D Drive This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 27 mph 43 km h push your acceler...

Page 63: ...y steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in L the transaxle won t shift into low gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough I V V I 1L t If your front wheels can t rotate d...

Page 64: ...wly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into 1 when you re going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve come to a complete stop and it s hard to shift into 1 put th...

Page 65: ...uel economy 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd or 3rd to 4th or 4th to 5th or If your speed drops below 20 mph 32 h h or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear Youmayh...

Page 66: ...the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down Driving with the parking brake on can causeyour rear brakes to overheat Youmay have to replace them and you c...

Page 67: ...irly level ground use the steps that follow If you are parking on a hill or if you re pulling a trailer also see Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Holdthebrakepedaldown with yourrigh...

Page 68: ...and even catch fire You or others couldbe injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to i If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle i...

Page 69: ...hift lever button before moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of P Park try this 1 Carefully pry the shift lock override cover from the floor shift co...

Page 70: ...l It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision...

Page 71: ...the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index It can be dangerousto get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake f...

Page 72: ...the Express Down pull the switch back all the way Release the switch and the window will lower completely When the window has lowered the driver s switch will return to the center position You can als...

Page 73: ...r legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the whee...

Page 74: ...you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help a...

Page 75: ...are three positions for the light switch In OFF all lights are turned off The middle position turns on the parking lights taillights license plate light and the instrument panel lighting the headligh...

Page 76: ...key to LOCK or ACC and the light switch is not in the OFF position a tone will sound to remind you to turn off your lights Intet ior Lights Dome Light The dome light has a three position switch ON The...

Page 77: ...ontrols the brightnessof your instrument panel lights Turn the knob to the right t o make the lights brighter or to the left to make them dimmer If you turn the knob all the way to the left the instru...

Page 78: ...longer ADamaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the wind...

Page 79: ...your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 314 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion wh...

Page 80: ...traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use Cruise Control on slippery roads To Set Cruise Control 1 Push the end of the Cruise Control lever AIf you leave your Cr...

Page 81: ...m h or less or you slowed down to 10 mph 16 km h less than your preset speed you can press the lever up to RES ACC for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there I...

Page 82: ...ON to RES ACC Holdit there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the lever To increase your speed inverysmall amounts move the lever to RES ACC for less than half a second and then r...

Page 83: ...ay have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use Cruise Contro...

Page 84: ...ren t used to a convex mirror you can hit another vehicle A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than theyreally are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could...

Page 85: ...tilt and open your sunroof To tilt the sunroof press the switch marked UP Press the other end of the switch to lower the sunroof Your ignition must be on for this switch to work To open the electric...

Page 86: ...hen find the special crank shaped screwdriver in your tool bag It is in your trunk Insert the screwdriver into the hole and turn it clockwise until the sunroof is closed Be sure to have the electric s...

Page 87: ...rtment on your passenger door love Box o open the glove box door squeeze the buttons 4lways keep the glove box door closed vhile driving h ISun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors...

Page 88: ...rough roads or during sharp turns H Ashtrays and Lighter Cigarette Lighter To use the lighter push the lighter in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE mDon t hold...

Page 89: ...ar Ashtray lou have an ashtray behind the console ull the door to open it To remove it tress the tab and pull it out Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes...

Page 90: ...Features Controls P...

Page 91: ...iperControl 6 WindshieldWasherButton 7 RearWindow Defogger Control Headlight Beam Lever 8 HazardWarningFlashers 9 Glove Box 10 ComfortControl System 11 Audio System 12 Cupholder 13 Ashtray 14 Shift Le...

Page 92: ...t in your fuel tank and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically Optional Cluster If you have the optional cluster your instrument panel gives you additional information...

Page 93: ...since you last set the trip odometer to zero To set the trip odometer to zero press the knob Tachometer Option The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm Do not oper...

Page 94: ...next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens...

Page 95: ...less gas to fill up than the gage said For example the gage said 1 2 full but it took more or less than halfof the tank s capacity to fill it The gage moves a little when you turn stop or speed up Wh...

Page 96: ...warning lightis on Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulledoff the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towedfor service Anti...

Page 97: ...or if it comes on again when you re driving your Geo needs service ABS Active Light When your anti lock brake system is working the message ABS ACTIVE light will come on This means that slippery road...

Page 98: ...come on as a test to show you it is working but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have i...

Page 99: ...urn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner I MalfunctionIndicatorLamp Check Engine Light A computer monitors operation of your fuel ignition and emission control systems This l...

Page 100: ...stays on if any door is not completely closed and the ignition switch is ON The light should also come on briefly when you turn your key to START If the light doesn t come on as it should have it fix...

Page 101: ...101 Bi LevelHeating 101 Ventilation 102 Defogging and Defrosting Windows 102 Air Conditioner Controls 103 Dehumidifying 103 Rear Window Defogger 104 Flow Through Ventilation System 104 AudioSystems 10...

Page 102: ...h the comfort control system outside air through the comfort control system Choose this position to recirculate Choose this position to circulate Airflow Knob Use this knob to direct the airflow d Thi...

Page 103: ...For the quickest results move the air 2 Turntheairflowknob to c r 3 Turn the temperature knob toward 4 Turn the fan knob toward HI 5 You should switch to once in a while to avoid stale air and cloudy...

Page 104: ...to a 4 Turn the fan knob toward HI comfortable setting Defogging and Defrosl ing Windows 1 Slide the air intake lever to c S 2 Turn the airflow knob to to direct air to the windshield vents 3 Turn th...

Page 105: ...ditioner works best if you keep your windows closed On very hot days open the windowsjust long enough for the hot air to escape 1 Push the A Cbutton 2 Move the air intake lever to for normal cooling F...

Page 106: ...o run down especially during stop and go driving The defogger is not designed for drying water or melting snow Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or a decal across the defogger gr...

Page 107: ...stem has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure But you will get the most enjoyment out of itif you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system cando...

Page 108: ...telephone units 1 1 i Seitlng the Clock AM FM Stereo 1 Press and hold RCL TIME SET At the same time press and hold TUNE 4 HR until the correct hour appears 2 Press and hold RCL TIME SET At the same ti...

Page 109: ...r FM The lighted display shows your selection Tune Press TUNEb or TUNE 4 to go to a higher or lower station Press either button and hold to continue tuning and release when you find your station The d...

Page 110: ...is stored Repeat these steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Turn the BASS knob to the right to hear more bass I reble Turn the TREB knob to the right to hear more treble Adjusting the Spea...

Page 111: ...release when you find your station The display will indicate the frequency of each station tuned Seek Press SEEK b or SEEK 4 and the radio will tune to the next higher or lower station and stay there...

Page 112: ...ROCK will appear whenyoufirst press TONE SELECT Each time you press TONE SELECT another setting will appear on the display Press TONE SELECT again after CLASSICAL and control of the tone will be back...

Page 113: ...ound it maynot be in squarely Press H Stop Eject to remove the tape andstart over Once the tape is playing use the knobs for volume and balance just as you do for radio The lighted arrows show which s...

Page 114: ...sly because the player has an auto reverse feature Dolby DD Press 00 to remove noise from Dolby DD NR encoded tapes Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolb Laboratories Licensing...

Page 115: ...e down any four digit number 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC 3 Turn the audio system off 4 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together and keep it in a safe place or ON position Hold them down until bb s...

Page 116: ...play and you wish to disable it enter your security code as follows pausing no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display You are...

Page 117: ...e display whenever the ignition is on To unlock the unit 1 Press 4 SEEK b and or 4 TUNEb and o o 0 0 will appear on the display 2 Press the SEEK 4 button and hold it until the first digit of your code...

Page 118: ...or TUNE 4 to go to a higher or lower station Press either button and hold to continue tuning and release when you find your station The display will indicatethefrequency of each station tuned Seek Pr...

Page 119: ...r when you first press TONE SELECT Each time you press TONE SELECT another setting will appear on the display Press TONE SELECT again after CLASSICAL and control of the tone will be back to the treble...

Page 120: ...s playing use the knobs for volume and balance just as you do for radio The lighted arrows show which side of the tape is playing Your bias is set automatically When a metal or chrome tape is inserted...

Page 121: ...Recall Press RCL VA to switch from one side of the tape to the other STOP Press STOP to stop the tape and switch to radio To Play a Compact Disc Before you begin please note don t use the mini discs...

Page 122: ...ck now instead of waiting until the present track is finished If you hold this button or press it more than once the disc will advance further Rewind Press and hold REW to rapidly return ta a favorite...

Page 123: ...l Eject If you choose you can eject only the tape or CD when you have both a CD and a tape in your audio system CDOnly To eject only the CD press EJECT and then pressREW Tape Only To eject only the ta...

Page 124: ...digit of your code appears Release the button 7 Press SEEK b and hold it until the second digit of your code appears Release the button 8 Press TUNE4 and hold it until the third digit of your code app...

Page 125: ...r code appears checked that the code you entered matches the one you wrote down should now appear in the display If the code is correct the radio will operate If the code is wrong Err will appear in t...

Page 126: ...to come and go AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things li...

Page 127: ...layer serviced A i r Care of Your Compact Disc Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is so...

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Page 129: ...n driving Part 4 Your Driving andthe Road Road Signs 128 DefensiveDriving 132 DrunkenDriving 133 Control of a Vehicle 137 DrivingatNight 150 Driving in the Rain 153 Driving in Fog Mist and Haze 155 Ci...

Page 130: ...rning Slow down and be careful when you see a yellow sign It may signal a railroad crossing ahead a no passing zone or some other potentially dangerous situation Likewise a yellow solid line painted o...

Page 131: ...NAL eight sided sign means STOP It is always redwith white letters END DIVIDED HIGHWAY A DIAMOND shaped sign is a warning of something ahead for example a curve steep hill softshoulder or a narrow bri...

Page 132: ...aphic symbols A picture within a circle with a diagonal line across it shows what not to do Traffic Lights We re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights Often green arrows are beingused in the...

Page 133: ...ings add to traffic signs and signals They give information to drivers without taking attention from the roadway A solidyellowlineonyour side of the road or lane means don t cross Your Own Signals Dri...

Page 134: ...Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and...

Page 135: ...imes for driving every week fall on the same day That dayis Sunday The most dangerous time isSundayfrom 3 a m to 4 a m The safesttimeisSundayfrom 10 a m to 11 a m Driving the same distance on a Sunday...

Page 136: ...s some general information on the problem 134 TheBloodAlcoholContent BAC of someonewho is drinking depends upon four things Howmuchalcoholis in thedrink The drinker s bodyweight Theamountoffoodthatisc...

Page 137: ...s on howmuchalcoholis in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But it s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BACof 0 10 percent Research shows...

Page 138: ...hat s especially true for brain spinal cord and heart injuries That means that if anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is h...

Page 139: ...econd But that s onlyan average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physicalcondition alertness coordination andeyesightall play a part So do...

Page 140: ...int that they won t work well You might not be able to stop your vehicle in time to avoid an accident If you ride your brakes they will get so hot they will require a lot of pedal force to slowyoudown...

Page 141: ...o has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding If you have an anti lock brake system ABS the brake pedal will say so And this light on the instrument panel will go on when...

Page 142: ...eparately works the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of ava...

Page 143: ...h pitched warning sound when the brakepadsarewornandnewpads are needed The sound may comeandgo or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The...

Page 144: ...er stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stops about every 1 O O O miles 1 600km so your brakes will adjust properly I...

Page 145: ...h more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienc...

Page 146: ...e the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favo...

Page 147: ...collision Then steer around the problem to the leftor right dependingon the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel a...

Page 148: ...But if the right front tire scrubs against the side of the pavement do NOT steer more sharply With too much steering angle the vehiclemay jump back onto the road with so much steering input that it c...

Page 149: ...t aware of your presence tap the horn a couple of times before passing Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely red...

Page 150: ...one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lights are not flashing itmay be slowing down or starting to turn If you re...

Page 151: ...go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle will straighten out As it does straighten the front wheels Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the ro...

Page 152: ...s that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drivedefensively Remember thisis the most dangerous time...

Page 153: ...You may want to put on your sunglasses after you have pulled into a brightly lighted service or refreshment area Eyes shielded from that glare may adjust more quickly to darkness back on the road But...

Page 154: ...d A Few More Night Driving Suggestions Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glassca...

Page 155: ...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 Road spray can often be worse for vision than rain e...

Page 156: ...ghtnotbe aware of hydroplaning Youcould drive along for some time without realizing your tires aren t in constant contact with the road Youcouldfind out the hard way when youhaveto slow turn move out...

Page 157: ...you are actually blinded drop back Don t pass until conditions improve Going more slowly is better than having an accident Use your defogger if it helps Have good tires with proper tread depth See Ti...

Page 158: ...nly enveloped in thick wet haze that may even coat your windshield You can often spot these fog patches or mist layers with your headlights But sometimes they can be waiting for you as you come over a...

Page 159: ...raffic Pass other vehicles in fogonly if you can see far enough ahead to pass safely Even then be prepared to delay your pass if you suspect the fog is worse up ahead If other vehicles try to pass you...

Page 160: ...for ideal road weather and visibility conditions You mayneed to drive below the posted limit in bad weather or when visibility is especially poor clear of intersections when you see or hear emergency...

Page 161: ...ss you want to pass If you are on a two lane freeway treat the right lane as the slow lane and the left lane as the passing lane If you are on a three lane freeway treat the right lane as the slower s...

Page 162: ...nough some are too short for all the braking Decide when to start braking If you must brake on the through lane and if there is traffic close behind you you can allow a little extra time and flash you...

Page 163: ...irst part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service h...

Page 164: ...t have controlled access you ll want to watch for some situations not usually found on freeways Examples are stop signs and signals shopping centers with direct access to the highway no passing zones...

Page 165: ...d all the seeing power you have 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 drowsiness on the highway as an emerge...

Page 166: ...l You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope ACoasting downhill in N Neutral or with the...

Page 167: ...car or an accident You may seehighwaysignson mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area orwindingroads Be alert to these and take...

Page 168: ...es against the curb if there is a curb A gentle contact is all you need I Parking Uphill If there is a curb turn your wheels to the left if the curb is at the right side of your vehicle If you re goin...

Page 169: ...ould be turned to theleft Y i i Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving HaveyourGeo in goodshapefor winter Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct Snow tirescanhelp in loosesnow butthe...

Page 170: ...obably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a veryslipperysituation You ll have a lot lesstraction or grip and will need to be very careful W...

Page 171: ...ave anti lock if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling you ll just slide Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer Whatever your braking system allow greater following...

Page 172: ...or extra clothing makebodyinsulatorsfrom newspapers burlapbags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm Youcanruntheenginetokeep warm but be care...

Page 173: ...is only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigoro...

Page 174: ...ested important traileringtipsandsafetyrules Manyof these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling compone...

Page 175: ...o with weight Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000 pounds 450kg But even that can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For e...

Page 176: ...e Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity A 6 The trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded yo...

Page 177: ...oo The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to them Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Safety C...

Page 178: ...000 psi 20650 P a of pressure If not the trailer brake systemmust not be used with your vehicle If everything checks out this far then make the brake fluid tap at the upper rear master cylinder port B...

Page 179: ...vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to th...

Page 180: ...70km h or less to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than 1 O O O pounds 450 kg and you have an automatic transaxle with Overdrive...

Page 181: ...Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear 4 Stop and have someone pick up and of the chocks store the chocks Mainrenru WhenTrailerTowing Your vehicle will need service more o...

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Page 183: ...bout some problems that can occur on the road Part 5 Problems on the Road BazardWarning Flashers 182 rumpstarting 183 Towing Yourvehicle 188 Engine Overheating 192 If a Tire Goes Flat 199 If You re St...

Page 184: ...tton to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off Your hazard flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the swi...

Page 185: ...m They contain gas that can Theycontainenough electricity If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you you explode or ignite to burn you Ignoring these steps could...

Page 186: ...ould cause a ground connectionyou don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Geo and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems AYou could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking...

Page 187: ...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 couldbe present Battery fluid contains acid tha...

Page 188: ...enginesare running 9 9 186 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with thedead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Don t let the other en...

Page 189: ...from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle wi...

Page 190: ...ed from the front or rear with sling type equipment That your vehicle has front wheel The make model and year of your Whether you can still move the shift If there was an accident what was When the to...

Page 191: ...t have it towed on the front wheels unless you must If a vehicle with a manual transaxle must be towed on the front wheels don t go more than 35 mph 56 km h or farther than 50 miles 80 km or your tran...

Page 192: ...ont wheels on both sides I Do not tow with sling type equipment or fascia damage will occur Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use saf...

Page 193: ...sling type equipment or rear bumper valance will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additionalramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Dolli...

Page 194: ...if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of s...

Page 195: ...itioner turn it 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the so off highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 Try to keep your engine under load in a drive gear where the engine runs slower If...

Page 196: ...coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above FULL If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator wat...

Page 197: ...lean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix AAdding plain water to your cooli...

Page 198: ...start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you d...

Page 199: ...nger hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressur...

Page 200: ...essure cap off 6 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may...

Page 201: ...d that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particul...

Page 202: ...You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1m Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 3 Shift a manual tran...

Page 203: ...top of the spare tire cover Then remove the cover over the spare tire Turn the knob and remove it Pull out the spare tire Remove the jack handle A wheel wrench B jack C and wheel cover tool D from the...

Page 204: ...wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Position the jack under the vehicle Near each wheel there are notches in the vehicle s rocker flange Position the jack and raise the jack lift h...

Page 205: ...all off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle Raise the vehicle by rotating the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the gro...

Page 206: ...oth or a paper towel todo this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off I I Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces or spa...

Page 207: ...shown AIncorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have t...

Page 208: ...on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTlCE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a whe...

Page 209: ...placed where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Your anti lock brake...

Page 210: ...stuck is to spin your wheels The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but youmustuse caution AIf you let your tires spin at high speed they canexplodeand you or others could...

Page 211: ...clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear or with a manual transaxle between First or Second gear and Reverse spinning the wheels as little...

Page 212: ...Notes 210...

Page 213: ...ood 217 HoodRelease 217 Engineoil 220 Aircleaner 224 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 224 Manual Transaxle Fluid 227 Hydraulicclutch 228 Enginecoolant 228 Power Steering Fluid 231 Windshield Washer Fluid 232...

Page 214: ...t how to service your Geo than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index You should keep a record of all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date...

Page 215: ...proper additives so you should not have to add anything to the fuel In the U S and Canada it s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right on the pump And onl...

Page 216: ...n emergency you may be able to use lower octane as low as 87 if heavy knocking does not occur If you re using 91 or higher octane unleaded gas and you still get heavy knocking your engine needs servic...

Page 217: ...asolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country...

Page 218: ...tion Number VIN General Motors of Canada Ltd International Export Sales P O Box 828 Oshawa Ontario LlH 7N1 Canada I Filling Your Tank AGasoline vapor is highly flammable It bums violently and that can...

Page 219: ...nd is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear a...

Page 220: ...ectric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan When you open the hood you ll see 1 Windshi...

Page 221: ...s and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be carefulnot todrop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Before closing the hood besureallthe filler capsareon properly Then lift the...

Page 222: ...eck Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or a cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip lower When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the L y...

Page 223: ...o Use Look for three things SG SG must be on the oil container either by itself or combined with other quality designations such as SGEC SGKD SF SG CC etc These letters show American Petroleum Institu...

Page 224: ...low 0 F 18 C you should use SAE These numbers onan oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 1OW 40 or SAE 20W 50 5W 30 EnergyConserving I1 Oils with th...

Page 225: ...whichever comes first What to Do with Used Oil A Used engine oil contains things that have caused skin cancer in laboratory animals Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin a...

Page 226: ...ich will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Air Filter Replacement To check or replace the air filter 1 Release the four clips that hold the 2 Liftthecoveroff 3 Check o...

Page 227: ...a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatu...

Page 228: ...ance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the fluid level...

Page 229: ...can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Chec...

Page 230: ...ow often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and what to add See Owner Checks and Services and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index How to Check The pro...

Page 231: ...can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or...

Page 232: ...iator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and bum you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at t...

Page 233: ...an AC cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coola...

Page 234: ...arks What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washerfluiduntil...

Page 235: ...t is filled with DOT 3brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during n...

Page 236: ...fluid levels should be above MIN If they aren t have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the levels are above MIN and below...

Page 237: ...rk properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to...

Page 238: ...lacementBulbs in theIndex to check the size and type of bulb you needtouse Halogen Bulbs AHalogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be...

Page 239: ...the steps with a new bulb out Front Turn Signal Lights To replace the front turn signal bulbs 1 Remove the screw in the parking light and remove parking light 2 Remove the screw from the turn signal...

Page 240: ...Reverse the steps with a new bulb lens out Center High Mounted Stoplight To remove the center high mounted stoplight bulb 1 Push the buttons in on both sides and remove the cover of the high mounted s...

Page 241: ...ly assembly 5 Remove the rear combination light assembly 6 Turn the socket of the tail stop turn 7 Turn the bulb to the left and pull it 8 Reverse the steps with a new bulb signal light to the left an...

Page 242: ...to the left and pull it 4 Pull the bulb out of the socket 5 Reverse the steps with a new bulb out I Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire...

Page 243: ...ould spread it out Don t carry more han 125 pounds 56 7 kilograms in four trunk CAUTION ADo not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs If you do parts on your...

Page 244: ...e delivered with every new Geo If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers APoorly maintained and improperly used...

Page 245: ...overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusualwear Bad handling Roughride Needlessdamagefromroad hazards When to Check Check your...

Page 246: ...wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to...

Page 247: ...nd type tires on all wheels It s all right to drive with your compact spare though It was developed for limited use on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to th...

Page 248: ...he material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to suddentire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must...

Page 249: ...t except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Geo dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same...

Page 250: ...ail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Use tire chains only when you must Useonly SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for...

Page 251: ...be sure to follow the instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Carbon Tetrachloride Turpentine Benzene Acetone...

Page 252: ...n a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area clean the entire area immediatelyor it will set If a ring forms after spot cleaning Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacu...

Page 253: ...ning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth Whenyouclean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area with an air hose hair...

Page 254: ...ilk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions above If an odor lingers a...

Page 255: ...leach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Glass Glass s...

Page 256: ...Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong...

Page 257: ...ective coating Weatherstrips These are places where glass or metal meets rubber Silicone grease there will make them last longer seal better and not squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at...

Page 258: ...though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas...

Page 259: ...ance Care and Maintenance Materials PARTNUMBER I SIZE I DESCRIPTION USAGE Not recommended forpigskinsuede leather See your GeneralMotorsDealersfor theseproducts See yourMaintenanceSchedule for other p...

Page 260: ...urGM engine This code willhelp you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts in this section 258 rn Service Parts Identiiatzon Label You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It...

Page 261: ...se If the band is broken or melted replacethefuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow on...

Page 262: ...aker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuse Block Driver s Side Instrument Panel l Not Used 2 Ignition 10 Amp 3 Stop 15 Amp Not Used Cigarette Lighter 6 E...

Page 263: ...ftHead 15Amp 8 RightHead 15 Amp 9 Not Used 10 NotUsed 11 Not Used 12 AM2 30 Amp a Anti Lock Brake System 50 Amp b Alternator 100 Amp c AM1 40Amp A Electronic Fuel Injection Relay B Headlight Relay C E...

Page 264: ...45 Brake 74 Check Engine 74 Cruise PC745 FastenBelts 74 Headlight High Beam 74 Oil Pressure 74 Rear Defogger 74 stop Lamp 74 Turn Signal 74 Volts Battery 74 Instrument Cluster 158 74 License Plate Lig...

Page 265: ...Code 6 97CID 1 6L VIN Engine Code 8 lo8 CID 1 8L Valve Arrangement Double Overhead Cam Thermostat Temperature Specification 180 F 82 C Piston Displacement Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter A1 164C...

Page 266: ...3 7L Oil Change Without Filter 3 6 qt 3 4L Oil Change With Filter 3 4 qt 3 2L Oil Change Without Filter 3 2 qt 3 0L VIN Engine Code 8 Fuel Tank 13 2 gal 50 0L ManualTransaxle 2 7 qt 2 6L Not all air c...

Page 267: ...Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase 97 1 2 430 mm Tread Front S7 5 1 460 mm Rear S7 1 1 450 mm Length 173 0 4395 mm Width 66 3 1 685 mm Height S4 1 1 375 mm...

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Page 269: ...heduled Maintenance Services 271 UsingYour Maintenance Schedules 271 Selecting the Right Schedule 271 ScheduleI 272 Schedule11 274 Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services 276 B Owner C h e c k sa...

Page 270: ...d this part and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your Geo dealer the place manyGM owners choose to have their maintenance work done Your d...

Page 271: ...to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt have a qualified...

Page 272: ...your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done 9 270 Section E Maintenance Record provides a place for you to reco...

Page 273: ...ading Your Vehicle in the Index driving limits Index are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal use the recommendedunleadedfuel See Fuel in the Selecting the Right Schedule First you ll need...

Page 274: ...ations AnEmission Conlrol Service The U S Environmental Protection Agency has determined that thefailure to peflorm this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liabili...

Page 275: ...L Theservicesshown in thisscheduleupto 60 OOO miles 100 OOO km shouldbeperformedafter 6 0 O O O miles 1 0 0 OOO km atthesameintervalsunlessspecifiedotherwise...

Page 276: ...the completion o f vehicle usefil life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E Maint...

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Page 278: ...le guides underbody contact points and linkage Every 7 500 miles 12 500 km for Schedule I or 15 OOOmiles 25 OOO km for Schedule I1 conditions inspect brake linings drums discs and pads for scoring bur...

Page 279: ...recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Keep coolant at the proper mixture as specified See Coolant in the Index This provides proper freeze An Emission Control Service ITEM NO SERVICE...

Page 280: ...use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid every 100 OOO miles 160 OOO km delivery service An Emission Control Service 278 ITEM NO SERVICE 7 8 9 Spark Plug Replacement Replace spa...

Page 281: ...essary 14 15 SERVICE Engine Idle Speed Adjustment Adjust the idle speed to factory specifications Valve Clearance Adjustment The valve clearance should be adjusted to factory specifications Engine Tim...

Page 282: ...e engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details _ _ _ _ _ Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery tank and ad...

Page 283: ...See Tires in the Index for further details At least Twice a Year CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO Fluid Level Check andadd as needed See Power Steering Hydraulic Clutch and Automatic Transaxle or Check the...

Page 284: ...t be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the Note Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn o...

Page 285: ...rake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the ON position but don t start the engine Without level surface applying the regular brake try to move the shift l...

Page 286: ...r brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake Wi...

Page 287: ...owersteeringlinesandhosesforproperhookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc On Inspection vehicles with manual steering check for seal leakage Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage...

Page 288: ...Check parking brake adjustment Youmayneed to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Note A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc b...

Page 289: ...department or some other qualified service center Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once INSPECTION I OR SERVICE I WHAT SHOULD BE DONE Air Bag System months have the system inspected e...

Page 290: ...1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Hydraulic Brake IISystem Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid I I Hydraulic Clutch Sy...

Page 291: ...quirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category GC or GC LB GM Part No 1051344 Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent GM Optikleena Washer Sol...

Page 292: ...performed the service in the columns indicated When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule 1 or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the mainte...

Page 293: ...DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I...

Page 294: ...Nlalntenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont ODOMETER READING OATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 292...

Page 295: ...t 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure 294 GMParticipationinBetter Business Bureau MediatiodArbitration Program 296 ReportingSafety Defects to the United States Government...

Page 296: ...l Manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of Dealership Management it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Geo Motor Division Cust...

Page 297: ...evrolet Geo please remember that your problem will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is whywesuggestyou follow Step One first if you h...

Page 298: ...atiodarbitrationprogram I called BBB AUTO LINE This program is administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus through local Better Business Bureaus The program can resolve individual disputes...

Page 299: ...time a decision is rendered or 47 days ifyou did not first contact your dealer or Chevrolet Geo We encourage you to use this program before or instead of resorting to the courts We believe it offers a...

Page 300: ...eve that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notify...

Page 301: ...Ontario K1G 352 H Reponkg Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1...

Page 302: ...vide you over the phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems If your 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 problem cannot be resolved over the phone our advisors have access to a nationwide netw...

Page 303: ...please consult your GM Dealer regarding availablity of Roadside Assistance Service Publicdons Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications and Indexes as described below is applicable onl...

Page 304: ...echnician how to repair a new or unexpected condition Others describe a quicker way Information to fix your vehicle They can help a technician service your vehicle better Most bulletins apply to condi...

Page 305: ...d in the most recent publication for that model year This means you may want to wait until the end of the model year before ordering an index if you are interested in buying PSP s pertaining to a curr...

Page 306: ...ated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address The number to call is 1 800 551 4123 A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER These PSP s are meant for technicians They are not meant for the do it y...

Page 307: ...ree 1991 All PSP S PSP 91 4 40 00 1990 All PSP S PSP 90 4 40 00 For subrrcrlption informationcall Helm Incorporated SERVICE MANUALS Available 4 93 Service Manualshavethe diagnosis repairand overhaulin...

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Page 309: ...Order 10 00 For Card Older Orders Only If further informationis needed write Helm or call 313 883 1430 1 800 782 4356 Monda Frida 8 30 A M oo P M EST ORDER INFORMATIONNOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TOLL F...

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Page 311: ...unds only do not HandlingCharge 3 50 send cash Canadian Paatage 6 50 VISA i Number Date mo yr CUSTOMER SIGNATURE 0Checkor Money M i c h i g e n Handlina US FundsL CUSTOMER NAME TTENTION 0MasterCard GR...

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Page 313: ...nce Tire 247 Battery 235 Bi Level Heating 101 Brakes Blizzard If You re Caught in a 170 Anti Lock 139 Anti Lock System Warning Light 94 Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI 67 Disc Wear Indicators 141...

Page 314: ...Geo the Inside of Your 250 Geo the Outside of Your 254 Glass 253 Instrument Panel the Topof the 253 Vinyl or Leather 252 Windshield the Outside of Your 254 Clusters Instrument Panel and 90 Comfort Co...

Page 315: ...7 Defensive 132 Drunken 132 Freeway 158 In Fog Mist andHaze 155 In Fog Tips on 156 In the Rain 153 On Curves 143 On Snowor Ice 168 On the Freeway 159 Through Deep Standing Water 58 Winter 167 With a T...

Page 316: ...01 High Low Beam Headlight 73 Hill and Mountian Roads 163 Hills Parkingon 165 Hitches Trailer 175 Hood Release 217 Horn 71 Hydraulic Clutch 228 Hydroplaning 154 Identification Engine 258 Label Service...

Page 317: ...wner Checks and Services 280 P Park Shifting into 65 P Park Shifting out of 67 Paint Chemical Spotting 256 Finish Care 254 Finish Damage 256 Foreign Material 255 Brake 64 Downhill 166 Manual Transaxle...

Page 318: ...ildren 42 Outside Positions 31 Passenger Positions 31 Questions People Ask 19 Rear Seat Passengers 31 Reminder Light 20 Center Passenger Position 33 How to Wear Properly 20 Replacing after a Crash 45...

Page 319: ...Stoplight Bulb Replacement Center High Mounted 238 Storageand Compartments 84 Sun Visors 85 Sunroof 83 Supplemental Restraint System Tachometer 91 Tail Stop Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement 239 The...

Page 320: ...ic 58 Trip Odometer 91 Trunk Lock Release 52 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 72 Turn SignaULights Control Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement Front 237 Underbody Maintenance 256 Used Oil Whatto d...

Page 321: ...ning Aluminum 255 Nut Torque 205 Replacement 247 Used Replacement 248 Cleaning 254 Washers 76 Washer Fluid 232 WipedWasher Lever 75 Windows 70 Defogging and Defrosting 102 Manual 70 Power 70 Winter Dr...

Page 322: ...tween the FULLand LOW marks See Page228 Capacity 13 2 U S Gal 50L Use unleaded gasonly 87 octane or higher See Page213 Hood Release SeePage 217 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Page232 Engine Oil...

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Page 324: ...t r i4 I t r WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH hJt and I SII IH 51 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE CHEVROLET...

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