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Page 1: ...1994 PRlZM OWNER S MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...traintSystems 7 Features Controls 39 Comfort Controls Audio Systems 81 Your DrivingandtheRoad 97 Problemsonthe Road 119 Service Appearance Care 143 Maintenance Schedule 189 Customer Assistance Informa...

Page 4: ...eneral Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual 2 For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propridtaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous pr...

Page 5: ...ty and vehicle damage warnings and symbols Part 1 Seats Restraint Systems This part tellsyou how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains the air bag system Part2 Features Controls...

Page 6: ...Station Information This is a quick referenceof service information You can findit on the last page of this manual Safety Warningsand Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We...

Page 7: ...You ll also see warninglabels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions bluc for notices and the wordsCAUTIONor NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you will find on your vehicle Fo...

Page 8: ...ogger Ventilating Fan Recirculate InsideAir Circulate OutsideAir Bi Level 6 Vent Heater These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Temperature BatteryChargingSystem I 1 Engi...

Page 9: ...Seats Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls 8 Safety Belts They re for Everyone 11 Why Safety Belts Work 12 Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts andtheAnswers 15 Safety Belt Remi...

Page 10: ...restraints and rear folding seatbacks e Front Seat Lift the lever underthe front seat to unlock it Slide theseat to whereyou want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to...

Page 11: ...e outer sideof the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Push on the seat to make sure it s locked in position Pull up on the lever and the seat willgo to its original upright...

Page 12: ...int To lower it push the release button and push down Make sure the head restraint is locked in place afteryou adjust it Rear Folding Seatback omoN You can fold either side of the seatback jown in you...

Page 13: ...atback tobe sure it is locked in position This partof the manual tellsyou how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should notdo with safety belts And it explainsthe Supplemen...

Page 14: ...ween In manyof them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are c...

Page 15: ...Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 13...

Page 16: ...real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel x the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more timeto stop You stop over more distance and your str...

Page 17: ...s Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side andother collisions Q If I m a...

Page 18: ...riding in your Geo see the section after this one called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection irst you ll want to know which restraint ystems your vehicle has Ve ll start with the dr...

Page 19: ...ll down on the buckle endof the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the s...

Page 20: ...down a little to make sure it has lockedinto position Adjust the heightso that the shoulder portion ofthe belt is properly positioned on your shoulder awayfrom your face nd neck T o help you finda he...

Page 21: ...s too loose It won give nearly as much protection this way a What s wrong with this L The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 I Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder beltis worn under the arm It sh...

Page 22: ...of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is outof the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Supplemental Restraint System Air Bags This section expl...

Page 23: ...ou if there isa problem You will see this light comeon when you turn your ignitionto ACC ON or START Then the light should go out which means the system is ready Remember if the air bag readiness ligh...

Page 24: ...impact The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit It is possible thatin a crash only one of...

Page 25: ...of smoke anddust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Theair bag will impede the driver s visionor ability to steer the vehicle nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle In many...

Page 26: ...tem in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is workingon your vehicle Your Geo dealer and the1994 Prizm Service Manual have information about servicing...

Page 27: ...tof the vehicle in a crash And they can strike othersin the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions nextto the windows have lap shoul...

Page 28: ...crash this applies force to he strong pelvic bones And you d be ess likely to slide under the lap belt If O U slid under it the belt would apply orce at your abdomen This could cause eriousor even fat...

Page 29: ...Passenger Position lapBelt F your vehicle has a rear bench seat omeone cansit in the center position When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make...

Page 30: ...see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make surethe release button on the buckle is positionedso you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Children Everyone...

Page 31: ...straint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do hat Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that...

Page 32: ...ealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you or you may install it yourself using the instructions provided in the kit Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer The hardware an...

Page 33: ...ou would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly ifyou ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder beltall the way out of the retractor to set the lock 6 TOtighten the belt feed the shoulder belt...

Page 34: ...or larger child passenger 32 Securinga Child Restraint in the Zenter Rear Seat Position When you secure a child restraint ina enter seating position you ll be using the apbelt See the earlier section...

Page 35: ...sure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Thensee if it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different placein the vehicleand cont...

Page 36: ...raint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Pick up the latch plate andrun the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The...

Page 37: ...ely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger I Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a chil...

Page 38: ...child s face or neck A Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt stillis on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restra...

Page 39: ...all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly Lookfor any loose parts or damage If you see anything that might keepa restraint systemfrom doing it...

Page 40: ...d Restraint Systems Q What s wrong with this A The belt is torn Torn or frayed beltsmay not protect you in a crash They canrip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right...

Page 41: ...t 2 Features Controls Keys 40 DoorLocks 41 Theft 44 New Vehicle Break In 44 IgnitionSwitch 44 StartingY o u r Engine 45 Automatic Transaxle 47 ManualTransaxle 49 Parking 51 EngineExhaust 54 Windows 55...

Page 42: ...nit that tells our dealer or a qualified locksmith how o make extra keys Keep the code in a afe place If you lose your keys you ll e able to havenew ones made easily rsing this code NOTICE Your Geo ha...

Page 43: ...ck urn the topof the key toward the rearof le car to unlock the door If your vehicle as power doorlocks turn the key once I unlock thedriver s door only Turn the ey back to center then toward the rear...

Page 44: ...ity Lock Your Geo is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors 01 your car from the inside To use one of these locks 1 Turn the knob so the bar po...

Page 45: ...from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Turn the knob so the bar points towar the sides 3 Do the same for theother rear door The rear door lockswill now work normally rrunk Lock Release...

Page 46: ...Brreak ln NOTICE Your modern Geo doesn t need an elaborate break in Butit will per form better in the long runif you fol low these guidelines 0 Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first...

Page 47: ...C Don t pushthe key in while the vehicleis moving NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sureit is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while yo...

Page 48: ...ree seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal downfor five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine If your engines...

Page 49: ...he ON position If you cannot shiftout of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into P Park and releasethe shift lever button as you maintain brake application Then p...

Page 50: ...h your accelerator pedal about halfway down Goingabout 29 mph 47 k d h or more push your accelerator pedal all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power 0 2 SecondGear This p...

Page 51: ...ve Option If your automatic transaxle has Overdrive you can useit for better fuel economy After startingyour engine always push in the OVERDRIVE switch Then select the gearyou want and press the accel...

Page 52: ...clutch pedal and shift into R Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal NOTICE Shiftto R Reverse only after your vehicle is stopped Shiftingto R Reverse while your vehicle...

Page 53: ...n is on the brake system warninglight will come on To release theparkingbrake Hold the brake pedal down Pull the parkingbrake lever upuntil you can pressthe release button Holdthe release buttonin as...

Page 54: ...your vehicle 3 Move thekey to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the key in your hand your vehicle is in P Park Leaving Your Vehiclewith the Engine...

Page 55: ...he shift lock override cover from thefloorshift console using a flat bladed tool 2 Insert the end of the flat bladed tool into the rectangular slot and press down firmly 3 While maintaining brake appl...

Page 56: ...See Shifting into P Park in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Running Your Engine While You re Parked AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE It...

Page 57: ...he Express Down pushthe switch downall the way Release the switch and the window will lower completely You can also open this window any amount by pushing the switch halfway down and releasingit when...

Page 58: ...o give your legs more room when you xit andenter the vehicle o tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel ndlift the lever Move thesteering wheel o a comfortable level then release the ever to lock the w...

Page 59: ...b is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check thefuse see Fuses in the Index and for burned out bulbs 1 I I L 1 i 3 J I r l 1...

Page 60: ...the headlights on For high beams push theturn signal lever away from you When the high beams are on a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on It will go off when you switch to low beam To s...

Page 61: ...ockwiseto dim them Windshield WiperNasherLever The lever onthe right side of the steering column controls the windshield wipers and washer Move the lever to the position you want 0 0 OFF The wipers ar...

Page 62: ...an overload Washers ressthe button on the end of the lever to pray washerfluid on the windshield The pray willcontinue untilyou release the button The wipers willrun once NOTICE 0 Whenusingconcentrat...

Page 63: ...tor This can really help on long trips Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle the Cruise Co...

Page 64: ...eset speed cancels out when it shouldn t there may be a problem with your Cruise Control See your dealer 3 To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Here...

Page 65: ...l you may 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 Manydrivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use Cruise...

Page 66: ...ble driving position Electric Mirror Control Option The electric mirror controlis to the left of your steering wheel To adjust either mirror move the switch to L left or R right Then use the round tou...

Page 67: ...tions 1 2 Remove the cover screw and take off the sunroof control cover Carefully removethe inside screw washers and spacers Be careful not to lose this screw the washers orthe spacers because the sun...

Page 68: ...l slide out With cups removed pushit back in to store 66 Console Storage Area A small storage areais in the console between the seats If there is a cover lift it up to accessthe storage area Door Stor...

Page 69: ...uttons Always keepthe glove box door closed while driving Sun Visors To block out glare youcan swing down the visors You can also swing themto the side Visor Vanity Mirrors Option Swing downthe sun vi...

Page 70: ...pen the ashtray To remove it push down on the part marked PUSH at the back then pull it out Rear Ashtray You have an ashtray behind the console Full the doorto open it To remove it press the tab and p...

Page 71: ...will pop back by itself The lighter won t work if the key is in LOCK NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand whileit is heating If you do it won t beable to back away from the heating...

Page 72: ...Features and Controls 70...

Page 73: ...WindshieldWiperControl 6 WindshieldWasherButton 7 RearWindow Defogger Beam Lever 8 HazardWarningFlashers 9 Glove Box 10 ComfortControlSystem 11 AudioSystem 12 Cupholder 13 Ashtray 14 Coinholder 15 Shi...

Page 74: ...ft in your fuel tank and many other things I 72 you ll need to know to drive safely and economically If you have the optional cluster your instrument panel givesyou additional information The cluster...

Page 75: ...ince you last set the trip odometer to zero To set the trip odometer to zero press the knob Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speedin thousands of revolutions per minute rpm INOTICE I Do not oper...

Page 76: ...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 stayson when you are driving or when one of the gages shows...

Page 77: ...vehicle If itdoesn t come onthen have it fixed so it will be readyto warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road andstop carefully You may notice thatth...

Page 78: ...rmal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then startthe engine againto re...

Page 79: ...g This indicates that thereis not enoughoil pressure to keep your engine properly lubricated andcool The engine couldbe low on oil or have some otheroil related problem Haveit fixed right away The oil...

Page 80: ...o turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer monitors operationof your fuel ignition and emission control systems This...

Page 81: ...off the Overdrive Rear Window Defogger Light rhis light will comeon whenever the rear window defogger is on See Rear Window Defogger in the Index Door Warning Light This light stays on if any door is...

Page 82: ...Notes 80...

Page 83: ...Controls Audio Systems Comfort Controls 82 Heater Controls 82 Air ConditionerControls 83 RearWindowDefogger 84 Flow ThroughVentilationSystem 84 4udioSystems 85 Settingtheclock 86 AMFMStereo 86 AM FM...

Page 84: ...fan sspeed Temperature Knob Turn the knob to change the temperature of the air flowing from the system Turn the knob clockwise to increase the temperature Turn the knob counter clockwiseto decrease th...

Page 85: ...erControls in this part The incoming air is cooled and dehumidified instead of being heated N C Push this button to change your comfort control system from heating to air conditioning A light will com...

Page 86: ...tery to run down especially during stop andgo driving The defoggeris not designed for drying water or melting snow Do not attach anything likea temporary dehicle license or a decal across the lefogger...

Page 87: ...istening pleasure But you will get the most enjoyment out ofit if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls tobe sure you re gettin...

Page 88: ...ape and Compact Disc Player 1 Press and hold RCL VA TIME SET Atthe same time press and hold TUNE 4 HR until the correct hour appears 2 Press and hold RCL VA TIME SET At the same time press and hold TU...

Page 89: ...ar speakers Balance Turn the BAL control behind the FADE knob to move the sound betweenthe left and right speakers Recall Press RCL to see the station being played for a moment Or press itif you want...

Page 90: ...the FADE knobto move the sound between thefront and rear speakers Balance Turn the BAL control behind he FADE knob to move the sound letween the right and left speakers Recall Press RCL to see the st...

Page 91: ...usable if it s ever stolen SettingYour Security Code The instructionsbelow tell you howto enter a security codeinto the system If your vehicle loses battery power for any reason you mustenter the sec...

Page 92: ...u entered matches the oneyou wrote down display 6 Press AM F after youhave 6 b _ _ should now appear in the f the codeis correct the radiowill now Dperate If the code is wrong Err will appear in the d...

Page 93: ...aythere Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to 18 stations 6 AM 6 FMl and 6 FM2 just 1 Tune in the station 2 Press and hold one of th...

Page 94: ...ows show which side of the tapeis playing Metal Tapes Your bias is set automatically When a metal or chrome tape is inserted MTL will appear on the display Fast Forward Press FF to advance rapidly to...

Page 95: ...d hold REW to return rapidly to a favoritepassage Releaseit to play the passage Fast Forward Press and hold F F to advance quickly withina track Releaseit to resume playing Compression Press COMP to m...

Page 96: ...ay which means you need to repeat steps5 through 9 d l Press AM FM again and the display willnow show SEC How to Shut Off the Theft Deterrent Feature If your radio is secured SEC shows on the display...

Page 97: ...or 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 like storms and power lines Try...

Page 98: ...ctive cases tnd away from direct sunlight and dust f the surfaceof a disc is soiled dampen 1 clean soft clothin a mild neutral ietergent solution and cleanit wiping iom the center to theedge 3e sure n...

Page 99: ...We ve also included many other useful tips on driving Part 4 Your Driving and the Road DefensiveDriving 98 DrunkenDriving 98 Control of a Vehicle 100 DrivingatNight 106 Driving in theRain 107 CityDri...

Page 100: ...way death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle 0 Judgment 0 MuscularCoordination 0 Vision Police records show that almost...

Page 101: ...ohol is in the drinks andhow quickly he person drinks them But it s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the drivin...

Page 102: ...road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle Braking 3raking action involvesp e time tnd reaction m irst you haveto decide to push on the rake pedal That s perception time Then IO...

Page 103: ...system ABS the brake pedal will sayso md this light on the instrument panelwil o on when you start your vehicle Vhen you start your vehicle or when yo egin todrive away you may hear a lomentary motor...

Page 104: ...ing Once they io the vehicle can t respond to your steering Momentum will carryit in whatever directionit was headedwhen the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into thevery thing you we...

Page 105: ...youenter the curve while yourfront wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speedso you can drive throughthe curve Maintaina reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the cu...

Page 106: ...tips for passing 0 0 Drive ahead Look downthe road to the sides andto crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about makinga successful pass...

Page 107: ...ver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to zxisting conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids we always possible The t...

Page 108: ...ving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space...

Page 109: ...oad you can tstop accelerateor turn as well because your tire to road traction isn tas good ason dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get evenless traction It s always wise to...

Page 110: ...is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance...

Page 111: ...view of the freewayas you drive along theentrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Tryto determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap atclose to the prevailing spe...

Page 112: ...l working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important toa safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enoughfor long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure Weat...

Page 113: ...own Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill e 0 0 e Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can...

Page 114: ...a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these itemsin your vehicle i Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably h...

Page 115: ...or slippery spots The road might be fineuntil you hit a spot that covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas wherethe sun can t reach around clumpsof trees behi...

Page 116: ...and close the window almost allthe way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold Butdo it aslittle as possible Preserve the fuel...

Page 117: ...todo with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can bestate or provincial police Consider using a sway...

Page 118: ...ee Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over theGVW limit for your vehicle Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough...

Page 119: ...t If the trailer haselectric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electricalconne...

Page 120: ...d tart to move People can be injured and loth your vehicle and the trailer can be lamaged 3ut if you ever have to park your rig on a dl here s how to do it I Apply your regular brakes but don t shift...

Page 121: ...t some problems that can occur on the road Part 5 Problems on the Road HazardWarningFlashers 120 Jump Starting 121 TowingYourVehicle 124 EngineOverheating If a Tire Goes Flat If You re Stuck In Sand M...

Page 122: ...to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your keyis in and even if the key isn t in I L To turn off the flashers push...

Page 123: ...t must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system INOTICE I If the other system isn ta 12 volt system witha negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough sothe...

Page 124: ...on t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could geta shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect thecables here are some thingsyou should know Positive will go to positive an...

Page 125: ...to the positive terminal of the good battery Usea remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end...

Page 126: ...ting Take care that they don t touch each other or anyother metal A HeavyMetalEnginePart 6 GoodBattery C DeadBattery c T v Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing servicet...

Page 127: ...ldbe in Neutral and the parkingbrake released Don t have your vehicle towed with the front wheels in contact withthe ground if it has an automatic transaxle If a vehicle with an automatic transaxle mu...

Page 128: ...n frame brackets just aheadof the front wheelso r both sides NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equip ment or fascia damage will occur Use wheel liftor car carrier equip ment Additional ramping may be...

Page 129: ...he floor pan just ahead of the a rwheels on both sides A c NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equip ment or rear bumper valance will be damaged Use wheel liftor car carrier equip ment Additional rampin...

Page 130: ...arate safety chain around the Itboard endof each lower control arm I28 Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine on vour Geo instrument panel...

Page 131: ...on your heater tofull hot at the Off highest fan speed and openthe window as necessary tf you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Justto be safe drive slowerfor about ten minutes If the...

Page 132: ...oolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak check to see if the electric engine fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it isn t your vehicle ne...

Page 133: ...the recommended coolant When the coolant inthe coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add t...

Page 134: ...lowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss waitfor that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 1 You can remove the radia...

Page 135: ...apoff 6 0 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch outfor the engine fan By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower...

Page 136: ...e toward that side Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal andgrip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently braketo a stop well outof the traffic lane A rear blowout parti...

Page 137: ...I W to 135...

Page 138: ...henturn the jackscrew to remove the jack from thc clamps ittach thejack handle to the jack Turn hejack handle to the right to raise the lift lead If you have a wheel cover removeit using the flat endo...

Page 139: ...oosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Under the vehicle near each wheel there are bossesin the vehicle s rockerflange Position thejack and raise thejack lift head until it fits firmly into th...

Page 140: ...d into the proper location before raising your vehicle Raise the vehicle by rotating thejack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to...

Page 141: ...f the nuts toward the wheel Tighten ach nut by hand until the wheel is held gainst the hub Lower the vehicleby turning thejack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely Tighten the wheel nuts...

Page 142: ...tire repaired or replaced Wheel covers won tfit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage thecover or the spare I40 3 1 Jack 2 Spare Tire 3 ToolBag...

Page 143: ...are will last longer andbe in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE Don t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails Tha...

Page 144: ...ning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on theaccelerator pedal when the transaxle isin gear If tha doesn t getyou out aftera few tries yo...

Page 145: ...gine Oil 150 Aircleaner 153 Automatic TransaxleFluid 154 Manual Transaxle Fluid 155 HydraulicClutch 156 Enginecoolant 156 Power Steering Fluid 158 Windshield Washer Fluid 159 Brake Master Cylinder 160...

Page 146: ...vice work you llwant to get the proper Geo Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Geo than this manualcan To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the In...

Page 147: ...r your vehicle Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in yourfuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty And even at 5 or less there must...

Page 148: ...t does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Justtell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General...

Page 149: ...need a new cap be sureto get the right type Your dealer can get one foryou If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and yourfuel tank andemis sions system mightbe damaged Check...

Page 150: ...you open the hood on the1 6L Code 6 engine without anti lock brakes you ll see 1 WindshieldWasherReservoir 2 OilFillCap 3 EngineOilDipstick 4 PowerSteeringReservoir 5 Brake FluidReservoir 6 AirCleane...

Page 151: ...ngineOilDipstick 4 Power SteeringFluid Reservoir 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir 6 Air Cleaner you llsee 7 EngineCompartmentFuses 8 Battery 9 Engine Coolant Reservoir 10 AutomaticTransaxleDipstick 11 Electric...

Page 152: ...o Check EngineOil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then pushit back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip lower When to Add Oil tf the oil isat or below the L y...

Page 153: ...s been certifiedby the American PetroleumInstitute API and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine You should look for thison the front of the oil container and use oils that display this new sym...

Page 154: ...look for oils withthe doughnut shaped symbol containing the three things noted above INOTICE If you useoils that do not have either the starburst symbol or an API SH or SG designation you can cause e...

Page 155: ...of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem prope...

Page 156: ...me out andfall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a frre Be sureto get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Vait at least30 minutes before checking le transaxle flui...

Page 157: ...t overfill We recommend you use onlyfluid labeled DEXRON 111 or DEXRON IIE because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage causedby fluid other than DEXRON 111o...

Page 158: ...luid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and Whatto Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the flui...

Page 159: ...The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is...

Page 160: ...e your radiator pressure cap anAC cap is recommended lrliermostat Rnglne oa iM 4 e temperatuie is controlled system The th rmostat stops the flow Df coolant through the radiator until the Eoolant reac...

Page 161: ...nce Schedule to tenninewhat kindof fluid to use See lecommended Fluids and Lubricants in e Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid F...

Page 162: ...ould damage the tankif it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreezein your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinderis...

Page 163: ...efluidcan damage paint so be careful notto spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your Geo has frontdisc brakes and rear drum b...

Page 164: ...vehicle is tohave really good braking Vehicles we design and test have Lop quality GM brake parts in them as your Geo does whenit isnew When you replace parts of your braking system F o r example when...

Page 165: ...to remove the air duct behind the headlight assembly Pry up on the centerof the plastic Pull out the outer partof the 0 Removetheairduct clip and pullit out plastic clip 3 Reach behind the headlight...

Page 166: ...ht assembly Thereis a snap in connector at the front of the assembly so you may have to pry carefully onthe rear of the assembly to removeit and pull it out 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 4 P...

Page 167: ...ing Lights 1 Remove the screw near the top outside of the headlight assembly 2 Remove the parking light assembly There is a snap in connector in the assembly so you may have to pry carefully on the in...

Page 168: ...d Stoplight Push in the centerof the clipson both sides of the high mounted stoplight housing Pull the clips out 1 Removethecover I66 i 4 Remove the screw from the stoplight 5 Remove the stoplight ref...

Page 169: ...ion light assembly include the taillighthtoplight turn signal and sidemarker bulbs 1 Openthetrunk 2 Remove the two bolts from the lens 3 Remove the trunk trim Move the carpet Loosen the two clips on t...

Page 170: ...ght 1 Pry on the lever on the license plate light assembly and lowerit out of the bumper 2 T u r n the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the light assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight out 4...

Page 171: ...A416932 I The other label is theCertificationlabel found on the rearof the driver s door opening It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The...

Page 172: ...quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warrantedby the tire manufacturers and their warrantiesare delivered with everynew Geo If your spare tire is a different brand than yo...

Page 173: ...e overloading 0 Bad wear 0 Bad handling Badfueleconomy If your tires havetoo much air overinflation you can get 0 Unusual wear 0 Bad handling 0 Rough ride Needlessdamagefromroadhazards When to Check C...

Page 174: ...tion label Make certain thatall wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index 172 When It s Time for New Tires ne way to tell when it s time for new ires is to checkthe treadwear...

Page 175: ...fferences in road characteristicsand climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s abilityto stop on wet pavement as measured under controll...

Page 176: ...in However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheel...

Page 177: ...chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with th...

Page 178: ...nt Thinner 0 Turpentine 0 Lacquer Thinner 0 NailPolishRemover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use anyof these unless this manual says you...

Page 179: ...have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stainswill clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to usea solvent 0 Gentlyscrapeexcesssoilfromthe trim material with a clean...

Page 180: ...Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt Youmay have to do it Inore than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Us...

Page 181: ...ater Don t wash your vehiclein the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soapsor chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that are petro...

Page 182: ...Finish Damage Any stone chips fracturesor deep scratches in the finish shouldbe repaired right away Bare metalwill corrode quickly andmay develop into a major repair expense Minor chipsand scratches...

Page 183: ...osion on chrome and steel Cleaner Polish 16 02 0 473 L 10501 73 Also old waxes polishes Tar and RoadOil Remover 16 or 0 473 L 1050172 Windshield washing system and gas line Washer Solvent andGas Liner...

Page 184: ...rts Identification Label You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN 0 themodeldesignation paintinformation and 0 a list...

Page 185: ...e of the correct ize fyou ever have a problem on the road md don t havea spare fuse you can orr row one Just pick somefeature of your vehicle thatyou can get along without like the radio or cigarette...

Page 186: ...ECU B 10 Amp 7 TurnSignal 7 5 Amp Amp 8 Gage 10 Amp 9 Taillight 15 Amp 10 Defogger I UP 7 5 Amp 11 ECU IG 15 Amp 12 Wiper 20 Amp A Power 30 Amp B Defroster 30 Amp Engine Compartment 1 Electronic Fuel...

Page 187: ...100 Amp c AM1 40 Amp A Electronic Fuel Injection F HTR B Headlight Relay C Engine Main Relay D Fan Relay 1 E Horn Relay Relay t 1 Sngine Compartment Relay Block 1 CDS 30 Amp 2 Air ConditionerMG Relay...

Page 188: ...High MountedStop 168 1156 Indicator Lights ABSActive PC745 Air Bag PC745 Brake 74 Cruise PC745 FastenBelts 74 OilPressure 74 Rear Defogger 74 Turnsignal 74 CheckEngine 74 Headlight High Beam 74 stop L...

Page 189: ...rkPlug GMPartNo 94853696 Wheel Nuts Wheel Nut Torque 76Ib ft 103 N m Capacities Approximate The following approximate capacities are givenin U S and metric conversions Air Conditioning See the refrige...

Page 190: ...Without Filter 3 7 qt 3 5L Manual Transaxle 2 7 qt 2 6 L Automatic Transaxle Crankcase VIN Engine Code 6 VIN Engine Code8 FuelTank 13 2gal 50L When changing the oil filter additional oil may be neede...

Page 191: ...190 HowThisPart Is Organized 190 A ScheduledMaintenanceServices 191 Using Your MaintenanceSchedule 191 SelectingtheRightSchedule 191 Schedule1 192 Schedule11 194 Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceSer...

Page 192: ...lps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe...

Page 193: ...ealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will performthe work using genu...

Page 194: ...9 10 11 12 13 WHAT TO SERVICE See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules I and II WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers orMonths whichever occurssfirst Engine Oil andFilter Change...

Page 195: ...193...

Page 196: ...ange Tire and WheelRotationand Inspection Every 7 500 miles 12 500km or 12 months Chassis Lubrication Every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months At 7 500 miles 12 500km and then every 15 000 miles 25 00...

Page 197: ...I The services shown on this chart up to 75 000 miles 125 000 km should be performed after 75 000miles 125 000 km 1 I at the same intervals I 195...

Page 198: ...nspection For proper wear and maximum tire life rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual See Tires Inspection and Rotation in the Index Check the tires for uneven wear or damage If...

Page 199: ...fuel lines connections and tank band for corrosion damage cracksor loose or leaking connections Tighten the connections or replace the parts as necessary Periodic replacementof the fuel filter is not...

Page 200: ...ERVICE IEngine Oil Level IEngineCoolantLevel Fluid Level Hood Latch Operation I WHAT TODO Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See EngineOil in the Index for further details...

Page 201: ...er details Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every 15hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO Fluid Level Check Check the power steer...

Page 202: ...l andbe ready to turn off theengine immediatelyif it starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in P Park or N Neutral If the starter wo...

Page 203: ...e keyto the ON position but don tstart the engine Without level surface applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park y...

Page 204: ...MaintenanceSchedule Section B Owner Checks and Services Cont At Least Oncea Year CONT CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO 202...

Page 205: ...damage tearsor leakage Replace sealsif necessary Inspection hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals Axle Boot and Seal signs of wear or lack of lubric...

Page 206: ...n disc brake pads which may need to be serviced Also if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on something may be wrong with the brake system See Brake System Warning Light in the Index If...

Page 207: ...conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid S...

Page 208: ...ium base grease Chassis lubricant GM PartNo 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 105 1515 or equivalent I...

Page 209: ...columns indicated When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed Also you shoul...

Page 210: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 208...

Page 211: ...ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 212: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont DATE I READING ODOMETER I SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I I I I I I I I 210...

Page 213: ...DATE READING ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 211...

Page 214: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont DATE READING ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 212...

Page 215: ...ects Part 8 Customer Assistance Information CustomerSatisfactionProcedure 214 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 214 GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative DisputeResolution...

Page 216: ...t assistance please have the following information availableto give the Customer Assistance Representative 0 Your name address home and business telephone numbers 0 VehicleIdentificationNumber This is...

Page 217: ...phone 1 890 955 5100 To file a claim you will beas kecJ to provide your name and address your vehicle identification number VIN and a statement of the natureof your complaint Eligibilityis limited by...

Page 218: ...C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline 216 Reporting Safety Defects to the Ca...

Page 219: ...d for utilizing outside services For prompt assistancewhen calling please have the following availableto give to the advisor VehicleIdentificationNumber 0 Licenseplatenumber Vehicle color Vehicle loca...

Page 220: ...e Publications Department 1908 Cplonel Sam Dr Oshawg Ontario L1H 8P7 ChevroletfGeo regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Chevrolet Geo products ChevroletfGeo monitors product perf...

Page 221: ...n youorder an index for a model year thatis not over yet we ll send you the most recently published issue Check the ordering form for indexes for earlier model years Cut outthe ordering form fill it o...

Page 222: ...lm Incorporated SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis repair and overhaul information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steer ing body etc Model Form Number Price...

Page 223: ...ODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO CODE AREA 0Checkor Money Order payableto Helm Inc USA funds only do not send cash 0MastetCard 0VISA 0Card Discover Account Number T I m Expiration mr lCheck here if your billi...

Page 224: ...Notes 222...

Page 225: ...tomaticTransaxleFluid 154 Babies Smaller Children and SafetyBelts 28 Balance Wheel Alignment andTire 174 Battery 162 BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program GM Participationin 215 Before...

Page 226: ...inumWheels 179 Fabric 177 Glass 178 Inside ofYour Geo 176 InstrumentPanel Top of 178 Leather 178 Outside ofYour Geo 179 Problems Special 177 Tires 180 Vinyl 178 WindshieldandWiperBlades 179 Clock Sett...

Page 227: ...ailer 117 Drunken Driving 98 Electrical Equipment Add on 182 Electric Mirror Control 64 Emergencies Braking in 102 Emergencies Steering in 103 Engine CompartmentFuseBlock 184 CompartmentRelayBlock 185...

Page 228: ...wing 126 Horn 56 How to Add Coolant to the CoolantRecoveryTank 130 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 132 HydraulicClutch 156 Hydroplaning 108 Hypnosis Highway 110 Hook Ups RearTowing 127 ldentificati...

Page 229: ...ds Hilland 111 N e w Vehicle Break In 44 NightDriving 106 NightVision 106 Nuts Wheel 187 Inside Daymight Rearview 63 Odometer Speedometerand 72 Odometer Trip 73 Off Road Recovery 104 Oil Engine 150 Op...

Page 230: ...05 RecoveryHooks Usingthe 142 Recovery Off Road 104 Release Hood 147 Trunk Lock 43 Trunk Lock Remote 43 Reminder Light Safety Belt 15 Reminder Lights On 58 RemoteTrunkLockRelease 43 Replacement Air Fi...

Page 231: ...e Air Bag System 24 Setting the Clock 86 SheetMetalDamage 180 Shift Speeds 50 Shiftinginto P Park 52 Shiftingout of P Park 52 ShoulderBeltHeightAdjuster 18 Skidding 105 Smaller Children and Babies Saf...

Page 232: ...Leaving on a Long 110 TrunkLockRelease 43 TrunkLockRelease Remote 43 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 57 Turn Signalbights Control Headlight Beam Lever 56 Underbody Maintenance 180 Understanding...

Page 233: ...estraint ChildRestraints Why SafetyBeltsWork Windows DefoggingandDefrosting Manual Power RearDefogger Cleaning Washer Fluid Washers WinterDriving WipermasherLever Windshield Windshield WipermasherLeve...

Page 234: ...ooling System Reservoir Engine Oil Check and add coolant at the coolant recovery bottle FULL and LOW marks The fluid should be n Engine Oil Dipstick Capacity 13 2 U S Gal 50 L Use unleaded gas only 87...

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Page 236: ...WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE...

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