Chevrolet 1996 Cavalier Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1996 Cavalier

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Page 3: ...nditions ProblemsontheRoad 5 1 This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc ServiceandAppearanceCare 6 1 Here the manual tells you...

Page 4: ...in yourChevrolet so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual init so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10273194B Firs...

Page 5: ...sfrom making carriages to making cars forming half the team that gave birth to Chevrolet Louis Chevrolet the other half o f the team at the wheelo f his experimental Classic Six which enteredproductio...

Page 6: ...sion and oflered a host of accessories including such niceties as a clock I The legacy o f America sfavorite sportscar I I I I began in 1953 when 319 hand assembled launched the I first use o f a fibe...

Page 7: ...I The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public and was powered by anavailablefuel injected V8 legendary 327 V8 Your new Chevrolet continuesa tradition of quality and value V...

Page 8: ...e manual andthe page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you...

Page 9: ...u read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions bluefor notices and...

Page 10: ...e important for youand your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls W...

Page 11: ...out reclining seatbacks and head restraints a1Front You can lose controlof the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The suddenmovement couldstartle and confu...

Page 12: ...e Manual Lumbar Support Convertible with White Vinyl Seats Only The manual lumbar support control is located at the front of the driver sseat toward the right Turn the knob clockwiseor counterclockwis...

Page 13: ...re reclined likethis The shoulder belt can t do itsjob because it won t be against yourbody Instead itwill be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap be...

Page 14: ...at Opti 1 If an easy entry right front seat isn t locked it can move In a sudden stop or crash the person sitting there could be injured After you ve used it be sureto push rearward onan easy entry se...

Page 15: ...pull forward on the seat tab To close the seat push the seatback up to its original position Check to ensure the seatback is in its original position and securely latched by pulling forwardon the top...

Page 16: ...ten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too Your vehicle hasa light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt ReminderLight in the Index I In mos...

Page 17: ...Why SafetyBelts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fastas it goes Take thesimplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someoneon it 1 7...

Page 18: ...Get it up to speed Thenstop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a realvehicle it could be the windshield 1 8...

Page 19: ...nt panel I or the safetybelts Wia safetybelts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more timeto stop You stop over moredistance and yourstrongestbones take theforces That s why safetybelts make su...

Page 20: ...hey workwith safety belts not instead of them Everyair bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safetybelts Evenif you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to g...

Page 21: ...Chevrolet see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know whichrestraint systemsyour vehicle has We ll start withthe driver position...

Page 22: ...t reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt Pull up on thelatch plate to make sureit is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at th...

Page 23: ...this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply forceat your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal...

Page 24: ...desiredposition You canmove the adjusterup just by pushing up on theshoulderbelt guide After you move theadjusterto where you wantit try to move it down without squeezingthe releasebutton to make sur...

Page 25: ...o loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury Th...

Page 26: ...You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled inthe wrong place like this In a crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The belt forceswould be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause...

Page 27: ...usly injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body wouldmove too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force...

Page 28: ...twisted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightso it canwor...

Page 29: ...ir bag system You can be severely injured orkilled in a crash if you aren t wearing yoursafety belt even if you have an airbag Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hittin...

Page 30: ...ining control of the vehicle A CAUTION R An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the partof this manual called Children...

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

Page 32: ...ething that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not hel...

Page 33: ...part of the bagthat comes into contact with you may be warm but it willnever be too hot to touch There will besome smoke and dust coming from vents inthe deflated air bags Air bag inflation will not p...

Page 34: ...mation about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system Topurchase a servicemanual see Serviceand Owner Publications in the Index NOTICE If you damage the cover for the driver s or the right frontp...

Page 35: ...wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works...

Page 36: ...ap ShoulderBelt The positions nextto the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear oneproperly 1 Pick up the latchplate and pull the belt across you 2 Push thelatch plate into the buckle unti...

Page 37: ...ke sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Makesure the release buttonon the buckle is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safet...

Page 38: ...rce at your abdomen This could causeserious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These partsof the body are best able to take belt restraining forc...

Page 39: ...the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neckand head There is one guide for each outsidepassengerposition in the rear seat To provide added safety beltcomfort for childrenwho have outgrown chil...

Page 40: ...tic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the beltinto the slotsof the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted andit lies flat The elastic cor...

Page 41: ...store the comfort guides just perform these steps in reverse order Squeeze the belt edges together so that youcan take themout from the guides Pull the guide upwardto expose its storage clip and then...

Page 42: ...lt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safet...

Page 43: ...strained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the righttype and size for yourchild CAUTION Continued A very youngchild s hip bonesare so small that...

Page 44: ...a crash Duringa crash a baby will become so CAUTION Continued heavy you can t hold it For example ina crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on you...

Page 45: ...ur child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the ri...

Page 46: ...anchor installed you can ask your Chevrolet dealer to put one in for you If you wantto install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it For cars first sold in Canada child restraints...

Page 47: ...ild restraint See Seats in theIndex 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Securethe child in the child restraint as the instructionssay 4 Pick up the latch...

Page 48: ...ll up on the shoulder belt while 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt w...

Page 49: ...one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tiltingthe latch 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions 3 Securethe child in the childrestraint as the plate and pullingit along the belt fo...

Page 50: ...child restraintin different directions to be sureit is secure If it isn t secure the restraintin a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraintmaker for their advice about how to at...

Page 51: ...y belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the topstrap if the child restraint has one 1...

Page 52: ...ull up on the shoulder belt while 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt...

Page 53: ...he child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additionalrestraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need...

Page 54: ...y close to thechild s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would...

Page 55: ...way in a crash thechild might slideunder thebelt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen Thatcould cause seriousor fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion o...

Page 56: ...might keepa safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn orfrayed safety belts maynot protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a ne...

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Page 59: ...and thewarning systems that tell youif everythmg is working properly and what to doif you have a problem Keys I A CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for man...

Page 60: ...r a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the tag in a safe place If you lose your key you ll be able to have a new one madeeasily using the tag NOTICE Your Chevrolet has a number of new fea...

Page 61: ...the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will befar better off whenever you drive your vehicle Use yourkey...

Page 62: ...vrolet is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car 1 from the inside To use oneof these locks 1 Use a key tomove the lock all the way...

Page 63: ...ock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet 9 m away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Keyless Entry System operates ona radio frequency subjectto Federal Comm...

Page 64: ...s when DOOR is pressed When theignition is turned on the lamps willalso fade out See IlluminatedEntry in the Index Matching Tkansmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent...

Page 65: ...s to drive with the trunk lid open becausecarbon monoxide CO gascan come intoyour vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessand even death If you must drivewith the trunklid open o...

Page 66: ...ing you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Alwaysdo this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition If you have an automatic transaxle taking your key out also...

Page 67: ...uses see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index See your Chevrolet dealer for service If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is running a problem has been detected and the system may nee...

Page 68: ...tion if your vehicle must be pushedor towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition RU...

Page 69: ...an t turn it be sure itis all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn thekey hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to forceit could break the key...

Page 70: ...opped Manual transaxle The gear selector shouldbe in NEUTRAL N Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine Your vehicle won tstart if the clutch pedalis not all the way down that s a safet...

Page 71: ...the key The idle speed willgo down as your engine gets warm I NOTICE Holding yourkey in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive...

Page 72: ...ay the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed see the partof this manu...

Page 73: ...ld be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To use the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrapthe electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 1...

Page 74: ...ns for the shift lever on the three speed automatic and seven positions for the four speed automatictransaxles While PARK P REVERSE R and NEUTRAL N operate identically for both transaxles the forward...

Page 75: ...You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition keyis in the RUNposition If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on theshift lever push the shift...

Page 76: ...positionis fornormal driving SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can useSECOND 2 on hills It canhelp control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then...

Page 77: ...56 km h push your acceleratorpedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 56 km h push your acceleratorall the way down THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving however it offers more pow...

Page 78: ...oing slowly enough NOTICE If your frontwheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage yourtransa...

Page 79: ...you press the acceleratorpedal THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 AND FIFTH 3 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly letup on the clutch pedal asyou press the acceleratorpedal...

Page 80: ...or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear You may haveto downshift twoor 1 more gearsto keep the engine running smoothlyor for good performance I Shift Light...

Page 81: ...rake hold the brake pedal down Pull the parkingbrake lever up until you can press the release button Hold therelease button in as you move the brakelever all the way down NOTICE Driving with the parki...

Page 82: ...nly You or otherscould be injured To be sure yourvehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow I f you re pulling a trailer see Towing a lkailer in the Index 2 M...

Page 83: ...can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pushing the button If youcan it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock Automatic Transaxle If you are parkingon...

Page 84: ...on floor shift consolemodels as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before movingthe shift lever If you ever hold the brake pe...

Page 85: ...sciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle getsrusty underneath Your vehicle wasdamaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when drivi...

Page 86: ...the engine running Another closed in placecan bea blizzard See Blizzard in the Index 1A CAUTION I It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the park...

Page 87: ...To raise the window press and hold the switch forward In a sedan model you may also have a lockout switch Press it to disable the rear passenger power window switches This will prevent rear passengers...

Page 88: ...l to give yourlegs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold thesteeringwheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheelto a comfortable level then release the leverto lock...

Page 89: ...r lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Holdit there until you complete your lane change The lever will returnby itself when you release it...

Page 90: ...panel also will be on Flash To Pass This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass To use it pull the turn signal multifunction lever towar...

Page 91: ...ear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosenor thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or...

Page 92: ...ur windshield pull the stalk with the wiper symbol onit toward youone time The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed If you had no speed selected the wipers...

Page 93: ...ply your brakes or the clutchpedal if you haveamanual transaxle the c secontrc jhu off I A CAUTION 0 0 Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your...

Page 94: ...into cruise whenyou don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it I 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed...

Page 95: ...brakeor clutch pedal You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A Increasing Speed WhileUsing Cruise Control There are two waysto go to a hi...

Page 96: ...Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going upsteephills you may haveto step on the accelerator pedalto maintain your...

Page 97: ...SidemarkerLamps 0 Taillamps 0 InstrumentPanelLights HEADLAMPS This position will turn on the following 0 Headlamps ParkingLamps 0 SidemarkerLamps 0 Taillamps InstrumentPanelLights Turn the band clockw...

Page 98: ...le This indicator light on your instrument panel comes on When theDRL are on only your high beam headlamps will be on at reduced brightness The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your in...

Page 99: ...gy or misty conditions The switch for your fog lamps is next to the instrument panel intensity control Push the top of the switchto turn the foglamps on Push the bottom of the switch to turn the fog l...

Page 100: ...e will stayon for about 15 seconds to provide an illuminatedexit when you remove thekey from the ignition After youexit the vehicle and all of the doors have been closed the lamps will stay on for an...

Page 101: ...The ignition must be turned on The activated lamp switch must be turnedoff then on OR Mirrors A front door must be opened Inside DaylNight Rearview Mirror The battery rundownprotection feature will al...

Page 102: ...r s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror foryou The mirror is a spring loaded breakaway design Power Remote Control Mirrors Option The mirror control is located on the driver s door Rotate the...

Page 103: ...her vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirroror glance over your shoulder before changin...

Page 104: ...and stops Unclip a corner of the convenience net to fit larger objects behind the net then reclip it to secure them in place The net isn tfor larger heavierloads Store them in the trunk asfar forward...

Page 105: ...by itself I NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while itis heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damagi...

Page 106: ...ide Sunroof Option Press and release the rear of the switch and the glass panel will open to the vent position Open the sunshade by hand when using the vent position Press and release the rear of the...

Page 107: ...s being lowered or raised Don t raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is moving The wind could damage thetop Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before attempting to raise or lower the...

Page 108: ...4 Pull the latch handle rearward away from the windshield and hold it to fully lower the convertibletop 5 Turn the latch handle up to the lockedposition 2 50...

Page 109: ...down the seat See Fold Down Rear Seat in the undersideof the cover into the slot B at the top the Index of the quarter trim panel Place the rearflap of the 7 Open the trunk andremove both boot sideco...

Page 110: ...r trim panel Attach the front snap E first and then the rear snap F The rear snap is adjustable for ease of installation I I 10 Pull the boot center cover from behind therear seatback and place it ove...

Page 111: ...11 Go to the rear of the vehicle Place the boot center cover along the trunk lid opening Align one snap to snap ball stud andDush forward Repeat for other snap 12 Close the trunk lid 13 Raise the rear...

Page 112: ...ver Carefully tuck the center boot behind the rear seatback Make sure that the center cover is not covering the rear seatbacklatch Tuck end ofcenter boot rearward to keep it away fromthe rear seatback...

Page 113: ...from the slot B in the quarter trim panel Do the same on the other side 7 Storeboth boot side covers in the trunk 8 Close the trunk 9 Raise the rearseatbackto the up position Push the seat back to ma...

Page 114: ...e and turn the handle down Push the handle forward toward the windshield and holdit until the convertible top is fully raised and the latch pinsare all the way in the holes above the windshield 13 Tur...

Page 115: ...Open the trunk I I Raising theTop Manually If your vehicle loses power or somethingelse happens that prevents you fromraising the top electrically you may need to raise the top manually This will allo...

Page 116: ...or windows completely Position one person on each side of the vehicle Carefullylift the top by grasping the front corners of the top not the linkage I NOTICE Do not attempt to force the top up if it d...

Page 117: ...urn the latch handle up to lock the convertibletop OPERATION position 10 Press the bypass switchup to the NORMAL 11 Close the trunk 12 Raise the rear seatback to the up position Push the seatback to m...

Page 118: ...The Instrument Panel Your Information System 2 60...

Page 119: ...ely and economically The main components of your instrumentpanel are 1 InstrumentPanel Intensity Control 2 T u r n Signal MultifunctionLever 3 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 4 Ignition Switch 5 Windsh...

Page 120: ...r Chevrolet is equipped withone of these instrument panel clusters which includeindicator warning lights and gages thatare explained on the following pages Be sure to read about those that apply to th...

Page 121: ...dometer shows how far your vehicle has beendriven in either miles used inthe United States or kilometers used in Canada Tamper Resistant Odometer Your Chevrolethas a tamper resistant odometer If you s...

Page 122: ...dometer was installed Trip Odometer Option RPM 4 APPLY BRAKETO SHIFTFROMPARK 0 The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero To set t...

Page 123: ...when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning li...

Page 124: ...diness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your a i rbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Charging System L...

Page 125: ...stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal maygo closerto the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing...

Page 126: ...have anti lock brakes and there sa problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this part The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn th...

Page 127: ...parking brake is fully released it means there sa problem with the system If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stayson for an extended period of time when the transaxle shift le...

Page 128: ...ine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the redarea your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving...

Page 129: ...correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on aftera while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your e...

Page 130: ...ble tocorrect the emission system malfunction by considering thefollowing Did youjust put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap The diagnostic system...

Page 131: ...t turn off have yourdealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have devel...

Page 132: ...our engine If the light doesn t come on have it repaired Ifthe light comes on while starting and stays on your engine oil level shouldbe checked el be sureyob u r vehicle has been shutoff forseveral m...

Page 133: ...ays on there may bea problem withthe Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Up ShiftLight Manual Transaxle This light comes on when you need to s...

Page 134: ...ervice station the gas pump shutsoff before It takes a little more orless fuel to fill up than the the gage reads FULL F gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was halffull bu...

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Page 137: ...plied with yourvehicle Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you The optional climate control system with air conditioning uses ozone friendly R 134a refrigerant...

Page 138: ...set the temperature to a comfortablesetting 2 VENT This setting brings in outside air and directs it through the middle instrument panel outlets 1 2 BI LEVEL This settingbrings in outside air and dir...

Page 139: ...counterclockwise for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob hasseveral settings to control the direction of airflow For eachsetting set the temperature to a comfortable setting 0MAX This setting recircul...

Page 140: ...pressorin MAX or DEFROST Air Conditioning Option On very hot days openthe windows long enoughto let hot insideair escape This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down which should help...

Page 141: ...provide warm air faster when it s cold outside 0 F 18 C or lower An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Ve...

Page 142: ...ats clear of objects This helps aircirculate throughoutyour vehicle Defogging and Defrosting Windows Your system has two settingsfor clearing the front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly...

Page 143: ...first Findout what yourDelco system cando and howto operate allits controls to be sure you re getting the mostout of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock for Systc __ 101 Autom...

Page 144: ...K Press the forward or reverse arrow to go to the next higheror lower station SCAN Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows then press the otherSEEK arrow SCAN will appearon the display UseSCAN to listen...

Page 145: ...mute When it returns release the buttons Whenever you press the samebuttons the station you setwill return Setting theTone BASS Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease bass The middle posi...

Page 146: ...nd release the lower knob to get AM FMl or FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations SEEK Press the forwardor reverse arrowto go to the next higheror lower...

Page 147: ...a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BAL Turn thecontrol behind the upper knob to move the soundto the left or right speakers The middle position is a...

Page 148: ...leaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damageto your tapes and player See Care of YourCassetteTape Player in the Index After you clean the player press...

Page 149: ...d arrowto go to the next higheror lower station The sound will be muted while seeking SCAN Press one of the SEEKarrows for two seconds and SCANwill appear on the display Use SCAN to listen to stations...

Page 150: ...heTone AUTO TONE This feature allows you to choose preset trebleand bass equalization settings designed for classical news rock pop and jazz stations CLASSIC will appear on the display when you first...

Page 151: ...and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing The player automaticallysenses thecartridge for metal or CrO2 and sets the pre emphasis Anytimea tape is inserted the top side is selected to pl...

Page 152: ...is message may appear on the display If it does yourcassette tape player needsto be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and pla...

Page 153: ...knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob backin when you re not usingit SEEK Press the forwardor backward arrow to go to the next higher or lowerstation The sound will...

Page 154: ...e Tone AUTO TONE This feature allows you to choose preset treble and bass equalization settings designed for classical news rock pop and jazz stations CLASSIC will appear on the display when you first...

Page 155: ...If you hold the buttonor press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc The sound will be muted while seeking try again Playing a Compact Disc With the radioon or off in...

Page 156: ...may still press this button to eject the disc If you turn off the ignitionor radio with a disc in the player it will stay in the player When you turn on the ignition or system the disc will start pla...

Page 157: ...3 Turnthe radio off 4 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold themdown until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down 5 Press MN and 000 will appear o...

Page 158: ...t code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause nomore than 15seconds between steps 1 Turn...

Page 159: ...n be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume controlon your radio toa safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearingloss or damage 0 Adjust t...

Page 160: ...rt the cassette again Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Chevrolet dealer You may also choose a non scr...

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Page 163: ...ety Belts in the Index 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 g...

Page 164: ...k alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But wha...

Page 165: ...her countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04percent The BAC will be over0 10 percent after three to six drinks inone hour Of course as we ve seen...

Page 166: ...a person s systemcan make crash injuries worse especiallyinjuries to the brain spinal cordor heart Thismeans that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s cha...

Page 167: ...ime Then youhave to bring up vour foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or t...

Page 168: ...get harder to push down If your engine stops you willstill have some power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake ped...

Page 169: ...is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work 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 com...

Page 170: ...nhanced Traction System If your vehicle has the optional four speed automatic transaxle it also has an Enhanced Traction System ETS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road co...

Page 171: ...When you move the shift lever to a position other than THIRD 3 or OVERDRIVE the system will turn off The Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on and stay on If the Enhanced Traction System...

Page 172: ...g through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have the Enhanced Traction System and...

Page 173: ...ly your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the leftor right depending...

Page 174: ...another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation anerror in judgment or...

Page 175: ...are lined up topass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pullout to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind...

Page 176: ...youdo not have the Enhanced Traction System or if the transaxle shift lever is not in theOVERDRIVE position then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing yourfoot off the accelerator pedal...

Page 177: ...0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down andkeep more spac...

Page 178: ...k When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps K...

Page 179: ...uddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Evenif your windshield wiper blades are in goodshape a heavy rain can make it harder tosee...

Page 180: ...Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control...

Page 181: ...hard and fast ruleabout hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE 1 If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water wat...

Page 182: ...city map and plan your trip into anunknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See...

Page 183: ...the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors andglance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once youare on the...

Page 184: ...it done beforestarting out Of course you ll find experienced andable serviceexperts in Chevroletdealershipsall across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you needit Here are some th...

Page 185: ...road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 Make sure yourvehicle is well ventilat...

Page 186: ...gnition off is dangerous Your brakes w i l lhave to do all thework of slowing down They could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going downa hill You...

Page 187: ...all brush or broom a supply of windshield washerfluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warningtriangles And if you will be driving un...

Page 188: ...ins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have the Enhanced Traction...

Page 189: ...sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimesthe surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surroundingroads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahea...

Page 190: ...engine to keep warm but be careful Snow cantrap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to getinside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it or smell...

Page 191: ...s possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm youcan get out of the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Recreational Vehicle Towing...

Page 192: ...d automatic or a five speed manual transaxle Follow these steps r m Follow these steps 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition keyto OFF to unlock the 3 Open thefuse panel on the driver s sideof t...

Page 193: ...ADD 4PSIi28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the dri...

Page 194: ...exceedthe GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spreadit out Don t carry more than132lbs 60kg in your...

Page 195: ...ases inside the vehicle so that someof them are above the tops of the seats Don t leave an unsecured child restraintin your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you c...

Page 196: ...you should read the informarlon in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself Trailering meanschanges in handling dura...

Page 197: ...loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three importa...

Page 198: ...carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you havea weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 of the total loaded trailer weight...

Page 199: ...ur vehicle are not intended You should alwaysattach chainsbetween your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safetychains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if i...

Page 200: ...lowing Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can helpyou avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden tur...

Page 201: ...t shift down you might haveto use your brakesso much that they wouldget hot andno longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibi...

Page 202: ...important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is coveredin this manual andthe Index will help you find t...

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Page 205: ...warnothers They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Move the switch to the right to make yourfront and rear turn signallamps flash on a...

Page 206: ...uldn t be covered by your warranty Trying tostart your Chevrolet by pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle even if you have a manual transaxle Andif you have an automatic transaxle it won t s...

Page 207: ...EUTRAL N 3 T u r n off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessoriesplugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t neededas well as radios This will avoidsparks and h...

Page 208: ...n burn you Don t get it onyou If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water andget medical help immediately 6 Check that thejumper cables don t have loose or missi...

Page 209: ...le with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle hasone 8 Don t let the other end touch metal Connectit to the positive terminal of the good battery Usea remote positive terminal...

Page 210: ...arts that move The electricalconnection isjust as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 11 Now startthe vehicle withthe good battery and run 12 Try to start the...

Page 211: ...0 That your vehicle cannot be towed with sling type 0 That your vehicle cannot be towedfrom the rear with 0 That your vehicle has front wheel drive equipment the front wheels on the ground 0 The make...

Page 212: ...the vehicle s steering column lockfor this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released A CAUTION I A vehicle can fallfrom a car carrierif it isn t adequately secured This can...

Page 213: ...readall the informationin Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section Attach T hookchains into the slots in the bottom of the floor pan justbehind the front wheels on bothsides These slots are to be u...

Page 214: ...ge a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground orvehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the gr...

Page 215: ...the frame rail just ahead of therear wheels These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Before hookingup to a towtruck be sureto read all the information in TowingYo...

Page 216: ...h surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is o...

Page 217: ...everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant before opening thehood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch f...

Page 218: ...L N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 for automatic transaxles If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower fo...

Page 219: ...gelse until itcools down 2 4L Engine A Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Fan A C TION An electric fan under the hood can startup even when the engine is not running and can injure...

Page 220: ...be burned Don t run the engineif there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get anyleak fixed before you drive thevehicle...

Page 221: ...ool before youdo it See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor more information I A CAUTION Steam andscalding liquidsfrom a hot cooling system canblow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you...

Page 222: ...Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOLTM antifreeze I NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater c...

Page 223: ...owly about one quarter turn to the left and thenstop that tostop A hiss means left If you heara hiss wait for there is still some pressure 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 T...

Page 224: ...adiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the levelis lower add moreof the proper mixto the coolant surge tank...

Page 225: ...eeringthe way you wantthe vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat thenext part shows how to use yo...

Page 226: ...on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire later in this sectionfor more information about the compact spare The followingsteps willtell...

Page 227: ...lift off the adapter and remove the spare tire Remove thejack and wheel wrenchfrom the trunk Yo1 vehicle sjack and wheel wrenchare stored in a foam tray Remove the band around the jack The tools you l...

Page 228: ...the Spare Tire Remove the wheel nut caps you may needto use the wheel wrench to loosen and remove them if your fingers do not fit into this small area 2 Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the whe...

Page 229: ...4 Position thejack and raisethe jack head untilit fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the compact sparc re1 LT you 1 Getting undera vehicle when itisjacked upi...

Page 230: ...Be sure tofit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising yourvehicle Do not jack or lift the vehicle usingthe oil pan Pans could crack andbegin to leakfluid 1 A n 5 Raise the vehicle b...

Page 231: ...st or dirton thewheel or on the partsto which it is fastened can make thewheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could comeoff and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rustor di...

Page 232: ...fall off causing a serious accident Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand or with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub 1...

Page 233: ...tightened with a torque wrench to 100 Ib ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts i...

Page 234: ...sudden stop or colli sion loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place A Wrench E Extension B Jack E WingBolt C Flat Road Tire G Cover D Adapter H Nut Store the flat tire...

Page 235: ...could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact SpareTire in t...

Page 236: ...ourse it s best toreplace your spare witha full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t...

Page 237: ...e shifting yourtransaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For informationabout using tire chains on yourvehicle see Tire Chains in theIndex Rocking your vehicle to get it out First turn y...

Page 238: ...NOTES 5 34...

Page 239: ...nd supported service people We hope you ll want to keep yourGM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have oneof these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want todo some of your own service work you ll...

Page 240: ...is less than87 you may geta heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s badenough it can damage your engine If you re usingfuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your eng...

Page 241: ...the specifications described earlier 7 I I NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that containsmethanol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and...

Page 242: ...Don t smoke if you renear gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keepsparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The cap is behind a hingeddoor on the rightside of your vehicle While refueling...

Page 243: ...ted surfaces as soon aspossible See Cleaningthe Outside of Your Chevrolet in the Index When you put the capback on turn it tothe right until you hear atleast three clicks Make sure you fully install t...

Page 244: ...hat burn can get on hot engineparts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned...

Page 245: ...sure on the Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the secondary hood prop Remove fie hood prop from theslot in the hood release handle hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood To...

Page 246: ...oolant Surge Tank E Brake Fluid Reservoir B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir if equipped C Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick if equipped G Air Cleaner D Engine Oil Fi...

Page 247: ...u ll see I A Coolant Surge T a n k B Engine Oil Fill Cap C Engine Oil Dipstick D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Brake Fluid Reservoir E HydraulicClutch Fluid Reservoir if equipped G Battery H Air Cl...

Page 248: ...n added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In orderto get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Check theoil here ify...

Page 249: ...the oil is at or below theADD mark then you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications...

Page 250: ...ddoil if you havea 2 2Lengine This is where you add oil if you have a2 4L engine Just fill it enoughto put thelevel somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when y...

Page 251: ...t of the oil container If you have youroil changed for you be sure theoil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosityoi...

Page 252: ...one of these is true for you 0 0 0 0 0 Most trips areless than 5 to 10miles 8 to 16km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling su...

Page 253: ...d disposal of oil products Used oil can bea real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowingoil from thefilter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by p...

Page 254: ...ating theengine with the aircleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and theengine backfires yo...

Page 255: ...this done at your Chevrolet dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow allthe instructions here or you could get a false readingon the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little...

Page 256: ...at idle forthree to fiveminutes Then without shuttingoff the engine follow these steps 1 If you have a three speed automatic transaxle the handle on the transaxle dipstic k is a red ring Pull out the...

Page 257: ...by your new vehicle warranty 0 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Automatic Tran...

Page 258: ...all on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is p...

Page 259: ...fluid to use See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants in the Index 1 Remove the dipstick by flipping the handleup and then pulling the dipstick out 2 Add fluid at the dipstick hole Add only enough fluid...

Page 260: ...lant The coolingsystem in your vehicleis filled with new DEX COOL TM orange colored silicate free engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 100 000miles 166000 k...

Page 261: ...meets GM Specification 6277M which won t damage aluminum parts Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer GM Part No 3634621 with any complete coolant change If you use this mixture you don t need to add...

Page 262: ...dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the propercoolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additiveswhich claim to improve the system These can be harmful I Checking Coolant The su...

Page 263: ...ON You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine pasts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the...

Page 264: ...uid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with...

Page 265: ...SHER FLUID ONLY NOTICE 0 0 0 0 When using concentrated washerfluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution t...

Page 266: ...brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system...

Page 267: ...is could causea crash Always use the proper brakefluid NOTICE Using the wrong fluidcan badly damage brake system parts Forexample just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake...

Page 268: ...driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not meansomething is wrong with your brakes Free movement of brake calipers and...

Page 269: ...ve tobe of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles wedesign and test have top quality GM brake parts in them as your Chevrolet does when it is new Whe...

Page 270: ...you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also fo...

Page 271: ...to break the fasteners that hold the shield in place 2 Remove the other bolt that anchors the headlamp assembly Pull the headlamp assembly toward the front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly...

Page 272: ...w bulb into the socket 6 Replace the bulb assembly by reversing Steps 1through 3 Taillamps For the type of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Pull the carpet away from the rear of the trunk 2 R...

Page 273: ...rent types and are removed in different ways For the proper type and length see Capacities and Specifications in the Index Here s how to remove the Sheppard sHook type 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm...

Page 274: ...r out anda serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued L 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury C...

Page 275: ...overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too muchair overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needles...

Page 276: ...ways use the Correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on...

Page 277: ...ting traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace yo...

Page 278: ...s While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors...

Page 279: ...your vehicle were aligned and balancea carefully at the factory to give you the longest tirelife and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However...

Page 280: ...s for replacement NOTICE The wrongwheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire ch...

Page 281: ...stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains onwill damage yourvehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flameif you strike...

Page 282: ...often A soft brush may be usedif stains are stubborn 0 Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area 0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire only If you usethem don t saturate the...

Page 283: ...this protection you still need to clean your upholstery often to keep it looking new Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6 167 Special Cleani...

Page 284: ...remove dirt You may have to do it more than once 0 Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stainif you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a GM VinylLeather Cleaner or equivalent pro...

Page 285: ...igorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn Weatherstrips Silicone...

Page 286: ...cle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe forpainted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fal...

Page 287: ...be applied The surfaceof these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaningbrushes on them becaus...

Page 288: ...corrosion protection At leastevery spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame sho...

Page 289: ...cts and absorbs soils 12345002 16oz 0 473L Armor All Cleaner Cleans Vinyl leather and rubber 12345725 12 oz 0 354 L Silicone Tire Shine Shines tires See your General Motors Parts Department for these...

Page 290: ...ears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels andthe certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth characterin yourVIN is the engine code This code will help you...

Page 291: ...ixed Power Windows and Other PowerOptions Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and clos...

Page 292: ...esure to insert the tabs when replacing the cover TURN B U ERLS ALARM PCM IGN IGN F P INJ AIR BAG CRUISE Fuse Usage TURN B UExterior Lamps Back up Lamps F P INJ Fuel Pump Fuel Injectors CLUSTER Instru...

Page 293: ...adio Remote Keyless Entry Alarm Module Interior Lamps Warning Chimes Cruise Control Fuse L HDLP CIG INST LPS STOP HAZ PWR WINDOW PCM IGN INT LAMP FOG LAMP IGN R HDLP Usage Left Headlamp Cigarette Ligh...

Page 294: ...ver to check the fuses Fuse IGN BATT 1 BATT 2 ABS Usage Ignition Switch Circuits Power ACC Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits ElectronicVariable Orifice Steering Anti Lock Brake System COOLING FAN En...

Page 295: ...igh Mount Stoplamp Halogen Headlamps FrontSidemarkerLamps 194 RearSidemarkerLamps 194 Stop Tail TurnSignalLamps 3057 Stop TurnSignalLamps Sedan 3057 TrunkLamp 906 License 194 Fog Lamps 2 24 881X INSID...

Page 296: ...LeftSide Rightside 4 0 quarts 3 8 L 4 0 quarts 3 8L 6 9 quarts 6 6L 2 0 quarts 1 9L 10 3 quarts 9 8L 10 7quarts 10 1L See refrigerant charge label under hood 15 2gallons 57 5 L See Tire Loading Infor...

Page 297: ...s VIN Engine Code Type Horsepower Firing Order ThermostatTemperature 2 4 L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code Type Horsepower Firing Order ThermostatTemperature 4 14 120 1 3 4 2 195 F 91 C T 14 150...

Page 298: ...es 458 0 cm Convertible 180 3inches 458 0 cm Dimensions Continued Width Coupe 75 4 inches 191 6 cm Sedan 75 4 inches 191 6 cm Convertible 75 4 inches 191 6cm Coupe 53 2 inches 135 1 cm Sedan 54 9 inch...

Page 299: ...in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improperflu...

Page 300: ...ee Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checksand Services tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your veh...

Page 301: ...Chevrolet dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealerfor your service needs you ll know that GM trained and sup...

Page 302: ...ause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Chassis Lubrication...

Page 303: ...st At 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Then Every 15 000Miles 25000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System Inspection 2 2L Code 4 Engine only Air Cleaner Filter Replac...

Page 304: ...determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that...

Page 305: ...months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brakecalipers for freedom of...

Page 306: ...uspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 15 000 Miles 25000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emiss...

Page 307: ...months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brakecalipers for freedom of...

Page 308: ...t An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 27 000 Miles 45 000 km...

Page 309: ...pect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 2 2LCode 4 engine only An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts a...

Page 310: ...rst An Emission ControlService DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the su...

Page 311: ...r every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See...

Page 312: ...are driving in dusty conditions Replacefilter if necessary An Emission Control Service 3 DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 48 000 Miles 80 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever...

Page 313: ...ity traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hillyor mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service...

Page 314: ...s whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shiftlinkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection...

Page 315: ...MILEAGE i 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift l...

Page 316: ...sket forany damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Service 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 2 2LCode 4 engineonly An EmissionControl Service cACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 63 00...

Page 317: ...ver occurs first 0Rotate tiies See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Ref...

Page 318: ...uspension steering linkage and the transaxle shiftlinkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 75 000Miles 125 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emissi...

Page 319: ...sion ControlService Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for p...

Page 320: ...An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steeringlinkage and the transaxleshift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY 87 000 Miles 145000 km...

Page 321: ...fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission ControlService f 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 2 2L Code 4 engine...

Page 322: ...n Emission ControlService DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspensi...

Page 323: ...0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months sincelast service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for whatto use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap an...

Page 324: ...heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doingfrequent trailer towing Uses such asfound in taxi police or If you do...

Page 325: ...eful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded 7 500Miles 12 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every...

Page 326: ...es 37 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension steeringlinkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 12mont...

Page 327: ...ering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occursfirst Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlService 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect...

Page 328: ...ction and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for p...

Page 329: ...traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or delivery service If...

Page 330: ...rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipersfor freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manualfor proper caliper service procedures 60 000 Mile...

Page 331: ...D BY 67 500Miles 112 500 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and thetransaxle shift linkage...

Page 332: ...500 km IJ Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and the transaxle shift linkage or every 12months w...

Page 333: ...the transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gaske...

Page 334: ...rmation During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures 100 000 Miles 166000 km Drain flushand refill...

Page 335: ...where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service lfyou do...

Page 336: ...eld Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details At...

Page 337: ...n as possible You may also have your fluid checked by your dealer or service center when you have your engine oil changed H y G lulic ClutchSystemCheck Check thefluid level inthe clutch reservoir See...

Page 338: ...have enough room around the vehicle It should be parkedon a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake immediat...

Page 339: ...ing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular bra...

Page 340: ...r broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could causea heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into th...

Page 341: ...e colored silicate free antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277M See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering Sy...

Page 342: ...r Solvent GM Part No 10515 15 or equivalent GC LB USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood Latch Lubriplate lubricant aerosol Assembly Pivots GM PartNo 12346293or Spring Anchor equivalent or lubricant meeting and R...

Page 343: ...tenance can be added on Afterthescheduledservicesareperformed record the thefollowingrecordpages Also youshouldretain all date odometerreadingandwhoperformedtheservicemaintenancereceipts Your ownerinf...

Page 344: ...I 3 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCEPERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 46...

Page 345: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 47...

Page 346: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 48...

Page 347: ...ction includes information on 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line Alternative Di...

Page 348: ...STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by cal...

Page 349: ...Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of Canadian andGM Overseas o...

Page 350: ...chanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone our advisors have access to a nationwide networkof dealer recommended service providers Roadside membership is free however some ser...

Page 351: ...rolet Roadside or Dealer Service Management the road Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not partof or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet reserves the right t...

Page 352: ...rides provided by another person ie friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for any Overnight warranty repair up to 5 days Note All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administeredby your Chevr...

Page 353: ...very successful There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited War...

Page 354: ...y require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Chevrolet Customer Assist...

Page 355: ...tify us Pleasecall us at 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy Michigan 48007 7047 In Canada pleasecall us at 1 800 263 3777 English o...

Page 356: ...m better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will adviseof new or unexpected conditions and...

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Page 358: ...NOTES 8 12...

Page 359: ...ti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 68 4 6 Brakes 4 6 Anti Theft Radio 3 20 Antifreeze 6 22 Appearance Care Materials 6 51 Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6 58 Appearancecare 6 43 Arbitration Program 8...

Page 360: ...e 3 24 CDAdapterKits 3 16 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 20 Center Console Storage Area 2 45 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 31 Certification Label 4 32 Certificatiooire Label 4 31 Chains Safety...

Page 361: ...enceNet 2 46 ConvertibleTop Cleaning 6 48 Lowering 2 49 LoweringManually 2 57 RaisingManually 2 57 Raising 2 53 ConvexOutsideMirror 2 45 Coolant 6 22 Heater Engine 2 14 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6 25 Co...

Page 362: ...olant 6 22 Coolant Heater 2 14 Coolant Level Check 7 38 Coolant Temperature Gage 2 70 Exhaust 2 27 FuseBlock 6 56 Identification 6 52 OilLevelCheck 7 38 Overheating 5 13 Running While Parked 2 28 Spec...

Page 363: ...eter 2 63 Tachometer 2 64 GAWR 4 32 Gear Positions Automatic Transaxle 2 16 Gear Positions Manual Transaxle 2 21 Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 32 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4 32 Guide en Frangais 1 1 GV...

Page 364: ...tton 2 11 KeylessEntrySystem 2 5 Keys 2 1 Labels 4 31 6 52 Certification 4 32 CertificationEire 4 31 ServicePartsIdentification 6 52 Tire LoadingInformation 4 31 Vehicle Identification Number 6 52 Lam...

Page 365: ...ighway Intervals 7 5 Owner Checks and Services 7 38 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 42 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 43 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 3 ShortTrip CityDefinition 7 4 ShortTr...

Page 366: ...9 Passlock TM WarningLight 2 75 PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 7 42 Power Door Locks 2 4 RemoteControlMirror 2 44 OptionFuses 6 53 Steering 4 9 6 26 Steering Fluid 6 26 Windows 2 29 Pregnancy Use of S...

Page 367: ...6 How to Wear Properly 1 1 1 IncorrectUsage 1 15 1 44 1 45 LapBelt 1 3 1 Lap Shoulder 1 11 1 26 LargerChildren 1 43 PassengerPosition 1 25 Questions and Answers 1 10 Rear Comfort Guides 1 29 Rear Seat...

Page 368: ...eight Adjuster 1 14 Skidding 4 14 Sound Equipment Adding 3 23 Spare Tire Compact 5 32 Specifications and Capacities 6 58 Specifications Engine 6 59 SignalingTurns 2 31 Speech Impaired Customer Assista...

Page 369: ...ing 6 40 UsedReplacementWheel 6 42 Wear Indicators 6 39 WheelReplacement 6 41 When It s Time for New 6 39 Loading 4 31 TopStrap 1 36 Torque Lock 2 25 Torque Wheel Nut 5 29 6 58 Towing From the Front 4...

Page 370: ...6 60 IdentificationNumber 6 52 Loading 4 31 Storage 6 32 VentilationSystem 3 5 Visors Sun 2 48 warning Devices 5 2 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 65 WasherFluid Windshield 6 27 WashingYourVehic...

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