Geo 1995 Prizm Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1995 Prizm

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Page 3: ...have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your Geo running properly and looking good This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet Geo for assistance and how to get service publications It also gives you information on Reporting S...

Page 4: ...ur Geo 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 in it so the new owner can useit Litho in U S A Part No 10258591 B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH A U T O M O T I V E Natlonal lnslltute for E X C E L L E N C E S E R V I C E We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian OwnersWho ...

Page 5: ...t of all that s in themanual andthe page number whereyou ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION totell you about things that could hurt youif you were to ignore the warning In the gray caution area we tell you whatthe hazard is Then we tell you what todo to help avoid or reduce the hazard ...

Page 6: ...ge your vehicle Many times this damage would not be coveredby your warranty andit could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoidthe damage When you readother manuals you mightsee 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 blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE iv ...

Page 7: ...OOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT 4 BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e9 TURN HIGH LAMPSoR BEAM o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on someof your controls WIPER w WINDsHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT F TEMP ENGINE CHARGING 1 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE 0 RADIATOR a COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 9 TEMP OIL BRAKE ...

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Page 9: ...ection tells you about theseats how to adjust them andalso about recliningfront seatbacks head restraints and rear folding seatbacks Front Seat Lift the lever under the front seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you wantit Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Don t put anything under the front seats Items under the seats cou...

Page 10: ...he outerside of the seat Release thelever 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 will eo to its orieinal upright position But don t havea seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving 1 2 ...

Page 11: ...op of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces thechance of a neck injury ina crash Pull up to raise the restraint To lower it push the release button and pushdown Make sure the head restraint is locked in place after you adjust it 1 3 ...

Page 12: ... rear seatback won t fold down all the way 2 Push the buttonon the top of the seatback while you pull downthe seatback Repeat the procedure for the other side 3 Fold the seatback down To raise the seatback 1 Pull the seatback up and push it back to lock it into place and pull the top of the seatbackto be sure it is locked in position 2 Be sure both sidesof the seatbackare latched Push 1 A ...

Page 13: ...nd Canadianprovinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild andsome crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are inbetween In many of them people who buckle up can surviveand sometimeswalk away Without belts the...

Page 14: ...Why Safety Belts Work When youride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take thesimplestvehicle Supposeit s just a seat on wheels Put someoneon it ...

Page 15: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop I The person keeps going until stoppedby something In areal vehicle it could be the windshield ...

Page 16: ... panel or the safetybelts With safety belts you slow downas the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over moredistance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 8 ...

Page 17: ... not insteadof them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Evenif you re in a vehicle that hasair bags you still have to buckle up to getthe most protection That strue not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions won t have to wear safety belts Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from A You may be an excellent driver b...

Page 18: ... Geo see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see h...

Page 19: ...quicklyif you ever hadto 3 4 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly Ifthis happens let the beltgo back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks 5 To make thelap part tight pull downon the buckle end of the belt as ...

Page 20: ...der the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quicklyout of the retractor 1 12 ...

Page 21: ...he release knob and movethe height adjusterto the desired position When yourelease the knob try to move theadjuster down to makesure it has lockedinto position Adjust theheight so that theshoulderportion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt shouldbe away from yourface and neck but not falling off your shoulder 1 13 ...

Page 22: ... What swrong with this l A The shoulder beltis too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 14 ...

Page 23: ... What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrongplace ...

Page 24: ... What s wrong with this A The shoulder beltis worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulderat all times 1 16 ...

Page 25: ...What s wrong with this A The beltis twisted across the body ...

Page 26: ... If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Supplemental Restraint System SRS Your Geo has twoair bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the rightfront passenger Here are the most important thingsto know about theair bag system 1 18 ...

Page 27: ...sslight on the instrumentpanel which shows AIR BAG on it The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if thereis an electric4 Problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information ...

Page 28: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks P Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger sair bag is in the instrument panelon the passenger s side 1 20 ...

Page 29: ...only one of the two air bags in your Pnzm will deploy This is rare but can happen in a crashjust severeenough to make an air bag inflate In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply becauseof the damage to avehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determinedby the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration Vehicle damageis only ...

Page 30: ... inflated Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panelfor the right front passenger sbag will be hotfor a short time but the part of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation will not preventthe driver from se...

Page 31: ...place the air bag modulein the steeringwheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right frontpassenger s air bag Do not openor break the air bag covers Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Geo Air bags affect how your Geo should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in severalplaces around yourvehicle You don t wantthe system to inflatewhile someone is working onyour ...

Page 32: ...king safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this section When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does letit go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to o...

Page 33: ...ck up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder beltmay lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the beltgo back slightly to unlockit Then pull the belt across you more slowly Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 1 25 ...

Page 34: ... thelap part tight pull downon the buckle end of thebelt as you pull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under thelap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause seriousor evenfatal injurie...

Page 35: ...The safety belt locks if there sa sudden stop ora crash or if YOU pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor To unlatch the belt just push the buttonon the buckle ...

Page 36: ...eone can sit in the center position When you sit in the centerseatingposition you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the beltis snug 1 28 ...

Page 37: ...ase button on the buckle is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safetybelt quickly if youever had to Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every statein the United States and in every Canadianprovince says children up to some age must be restrained while ina vehicle Smaller Childrenand Babies 1 29 ...

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Page 39: ... Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show thatchildren are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather thanthe front seat We at General Motors thereforerecommend that you put your child restraint in the rearseat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why Wherever youinstall it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind thatan unse...

Page 40: ... a top strap it should be anchored If you need to havean anchor installed you can ask your Chevrolet Geo dealer to put it infor you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it For cars first sold in Canada child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law You ll be using the lap snoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if...

Page 41: ...structions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child sface or neck put it behindthe child restraint Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety beltquickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulderbelt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 33 ...

Page 42: ...using thelap belt See theearlier part about thetop strap if the child restraint has one 7 Push and pull thechild restraint in different directions to be sure itis secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 34 ...

Page 43: ...he belt 2 3 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 5 Buckle the belt Makesure the release button is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safetybelt quickly if youever had to ...

Page 44: ... isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about howto attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be readyto work for an adultor larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position U Your vehicle hasa right front passenger...

Page 45: ...llow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Pick upthe latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle ssafety belt throughor around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes infront of the child sface or neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Ma...

Page 46: ...he retractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt andlet it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adultor larger child passenger directionsto be sureit is secure 1 38 ...

Page 47: ... the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulderbelt can provide Accident statistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrained in therear seat But they needto use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 1 39 ...

Page 48: ...hecenter of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in acrash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child sface orneck you might want to place the child in the centerseatposition the one that has only a lapbelt ...

Page 49: ...a crash Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should useit But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will orderyou an extender It sfree When you go in to order it take the heaviest coatyou will wear so the extender will be long enoughfor you The extender will be just for you andjust for the seatin your vehicle that 1 A 1 ...

Page 50: ...w one right away Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve hada crash do you need newbelts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would beif worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If you ever see a label on the driver s or the right front passenger s safety belt that says to replace the belt be sure to ...

Page 51: ...bout the many standard and optional features on your Geo and information on starting shifting and braking Also explainedare the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and whatto do if you have a problem Keys 2 1 ...

Page 52: ...aler or a qualifiedlocksmith how to make extra keys Keep the code in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones madeeasily using this code I NOTICE Your Geo has a number of features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even haveto damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have an...

Page 53: ...ower door locks all thedoors will lock Insert the key in anyfront door and turn the top of the key toward therear of the car to unlock the door If your vehicle has power door locks turn the key once to unlock the driver sdoor only Turn the key back to center then toward the rear again to unlock all the doors Using the key in the passenger s door will unlock all the doors 2 3 ...

Page 54: ...ption To unlock the door pullup on the button Push the power door lock switch on the driver sdoor to lock or unlock all the doors at once Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your key open your door and set the locks from inside Then getout and close the door 2 4 ...

Page 55: ...e To use one of these locks 1 Turn the knob so the bar points up anddown 2 Close the door 3 Do the same thingto the other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature isin use If you want to opena rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock the door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside 2 5 ...

Page 56: ...locks work and how tocancel the locks To cancel the rear door lock 1 Unlock the dQor from the inside and openthe door from the outside 2 Turn the knob so the bar points toward thesides 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door locks willnow work normally To open the trunklid use your key andturn it clockwise To close the lid lower and press down onit After closing the lid try pulling it ...

Page 57: ...ron the floor near thedriver s door to open the trunklid from inside your vehicle Storage and Compartments Cupholder To open the cupholder push and release the bar and the cupholder willslide out Withcups removed pushit back in to store 2 7 ...

Page 58: ...a cover lift it UP to access thestorage area Door Storage Compartments The driver s doorhas a mapktorage compartment YOUmay alsohave a storage compartment on your passenger s door Glove Box To open the glove box door squeezethe buttons Always keepthe glove box door closed while driving 2 8 ...

Page 59: ...king your key outalso locks your transaxle And rememberto lock the doors Parking at Night Park ina lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them ina storage area or take them with you NOTICE Your modern Geodoesn t need an elaborate break in But itwill perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Don t drive at any one sp...

Page 60: ...nfan It unlocks the steering wheel and ignition ON C The switch returnsto this position after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in theON position when the engine is running But even when the ignitionis not running you can use ON to operate your electrical power accessories including the ventilationfan and to display some warning and indicator lights START D This positio...

Page 61: ...ne Automatic transaxle Move yourshift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your enginewon t startin any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P i fyour Geo is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shiftto PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Manual transaxle The gear selector shouldbe in NEUTRAL N Hol...

Page 62: ...tery When yourengine has run about10secondsto warm up your vehicleis ready tobe driven Don t race your engine when it s cold If the weather is below freezing 32 F or O C let the engine run for a few minutesto warm up 3 If your engine still won t start or startsbut then stops it couldbe flooded withtoo much gasoline Try pushing youracceleratorpedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as yo...

Page 63: ...ave to have your vehicle towed see the partof this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in theIndex Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbo...

Page 64: ...ine Your Geo has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in the ON position If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure onthe shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application Then press the shiftlever button and move theshi...

Page 65: ...get out of snow ice orsand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when yourvehicle is being towed I NOTICE Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covere...

Page 66: ...age your transaxle Use DRIVE D as much as possible NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than65 mph 105km h or you can damage yourengine LOW L This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy thanSECOND 2 You can use it on very steephills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put inLOW L the transaxle won t shift into low gear ...

Page 67: ...r pedal Gradual starts give you the bestfuel economy Fast starts use the mostfuel A light on the instrument panel willcome on whenever you turn off OVERDRIVE See Overdrive Off Light in the Index Manual Transaxle Five Speed This is your shift pattern Here s how to operate your transaxle FIRST 1 Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST 1 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the acc...

Page 68: ...l and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brakepedal and shift to NEUTRAL N NEUTRAL N Use this position when youstart or idle your engine REVERSE R To back up press down theclutch pedal and shiftinto REVERSE R Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the acceleratorpedal NOTICE Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped Shifting to ...

Page 69: ...o or more gearsto keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance NOTICE To set the parking brake hold the brake pedal downand If you skip more than one gear when you downshift orif you race the engine when you pull up onthe parking brake lever If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will comeon downshift you can damage the clutch or transaxle ...

Page 70: ...e release button Holdthe release buttonin as you move the lever all the way down I NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may haveto replace them and you could also damage other partsof your vehicle If you are towing a trailer see Towing a Trailer inthe Index 2 20 ...

Page 71: ...d set the parking brake Move the shift lever into PARK P by holding in the button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle Move the keyto LOCK Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk awayfrom your vehicle with the key in your hand your vehicleis inPARK P 2 21 ...

Page 72: ...ansaxle in the Index button and move the shift lever into the gearyou wish If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Carefully pry the shift lock override cover from the floor shift console using a flat bladed tool 2 Insert the endof the flat bladed toolinto the rectangular slot and press down firmly lever into the drive gearyou want 3 While maintaining b...

Page 73: ...Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust ...

Page 74: ...o park withthe enginerunning But if you ever have to hereare somethings to know Follow the proper stepsto be sure your vehicle won t move See ShiftingInto PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pullinga trailer also see Towing a Trailer inthe Index 2 24 ...

Page 75: ...e 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 releasing it when you want the window to stop Do not push the switch when the window is in the Express Down mode There are individual controls neareach window Push the bottom of the switchto open a window and pull up on the switchto raise it Press the window...

Page 76: ...to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steeringwheel andlift the lever Move the steering wheelto a comfortablelevel then release the lever to lock the wheelin place I The lever on the leftside of the steering column includes your 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High Low Beam and Passing Signal 0 Operation of Lights 2 26 ...

Page 77: ...n of the turn 4 To signal a lane change just raise or lower thelever until the green arrowstarts to flash Holdit there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself whenyou release it As you signal a turnor a lane change if the arrows don t flash butjust stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and otherdrivers won t see your turnsignal If a bulb is burned out replace it to he...

Page 78: ...LOCK or ACC andleave the lamps on you ll heara tone when you openthe driver s door First you must have the headlamps on For high beams push the turn signal lever away from you When the high beams areon a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on It will go off when you switch to low beam To switch back to low beams pull the lever toward you Flash to Pass With the lever in the low beamposi...

Page 79: ... andstays on whether or not a door is open OFF The lamp stays off even when a door is open DOOR The lampcomes on whena door is open Reading Lamp If you have a sunroof you have a reading lamp near the sunroof switch Press the switch to turn thelamp on and press it again to turn it off 2 29 ...

Page 80: ...side of the steering column controls the windshield wipers and washer Move the leverto the positionyou want OFF The wipers are off INT Intermittent wiper operation if your Prizm has this In light rain or snow you might wantto use this position rather than continuous wiping You can change the time between wipes by turning the INT TIME band Turn the band towardS for a longer delayor toward F for a s...

Page 81: ...ss the button onthe end ofthe lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield The spray willcontinue until you release the button The wipers will run a few times if you have the intermittentwiper feature If you have the MIST feature when youpress the washer button washer fluid will spray your windshield and you will need to manually turn on your wipersto clear the windshield NOTICE When using concen...

Page 82: ... mph 40kmh or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you applyyour brakes or push the clutch pedal if you havea manual transaxle the cruise control shuts off 2 32 ...

Page 83: ...ush the end of the cruise control lever The green CRUISE light on the instrumentpanel will come on I2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push the lever down to SETICOAST and release it 4 Take yourfoot off the acceleratorpedal 3 22 ...

Page 84: ...eed and stay there 1 Use the acceleratorpedal toget to the higher speed 2 Push the lever to SET COAST and holdit for less than a second Release the lever and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second wayto go to a higher speed 0 Move the cruise lever from ON to RES ACC Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the lever If your preset...

Page 85: ... upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going upsteep hills you may have tostep on the acceleratorpedal to maintain yourspeed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift toa lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out ofcruise control Many drivers find thisto be too much trouble and don t use cruisecontrol on steep hills To Get Outof Cruis...

Page 86: ...r day or night driving Pull the tab for night drivingto reduce glare Push the tab for daytipe driving I Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s sidemirror may be convex A convex mirror ssurfaceis curved so you can see more from thedriver sseat Manual AdjustMirrors Adjust these mirrors by handso that you canjust see the sideof your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position ...

Page 87: ... steering wheel To adjust either mirror move the switch to LEFT L or RIGHT R Then usethe round touch pad to adjust the mirror When you are done adjusting the mirrors move the control back tothe center To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them to the side 2 37 ...

Page 88: ...n the sun visor Pull down t hecover to expose the vanity mirror You can tilt or open your sunroof To tilt the sunroof press the switch marked UP Press the other end of the switch tolower the sunroof Your ignition mustbe on for this switch to work 2 38 ...

Page 89: ...points to the rearof the vehicle To close it pushthe other arrow that points to the front of the vehicle The sunroof will close partially then stop Push the arrow again to close it completely You can open the sunroofto any position 2 Carefully remove the inside screw washers and spacers Be careful not to losethis screw the washers or the spacers because the sunroof won t work without them 2 39 ...

Page 90: ...the hole and turn it clockwise until the sunroofis closed Ashtrays and Lighter Front Ashtray Be sure to have the sunroof checkedby your Chevrolet Geo dealeras soon as possible Pull the doorto open the ashtray To remove it push down on the part marked PUSH at the back then pull it out ...

Page 91: ...d setthem on fire causing damage When youare done using the ashtray pushit back to close it I To use the lighter push the lighter in all the way andlet go When it s ready it will pop back by itself The lighter won t workif the I key is in LOCK NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won tbe able to back away from the heating element when it s ready ...

Page 92: ...Instrument Panel 2 42 ...

Page 93: ...eld Washer Button 7 Rear Window Defogger 8 Hazard Warning Flashers 9 Glove Box 10 Comfort Control System 11 AudioSystem 12 Cupholder 13 Ashtray 14 Coinholder 15 ShiftLever 16 CigaretteLighter 17 Cruise Control 18 Ignition Switch 19 Horn 20 Tilt Wheel Lever 21 HoodRelease 22 Electric Mirror Control 23 Vent Shut Off Thumbwheel 24 Passenger s SideAir Bag ...

Page 94: ...ster is designed to letyou know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you have left in your fuel tank and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically 2 44 ...

Page 95: ...Optional Cluster UNLEADEDFUELONLY If you have the optional cluster your instrument panel gives you additional information This cluster includesa tachometer 2 45 ...

Page 96: ...d gages that may beon your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes seriousenough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights comeon when there may beor is a problem withone of your vehicle sfunctions As you w...

Page 97: ...he system check includes the air bag sensors and modules the wiring and the diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index When the keyis turned to ON or START a buzzer will come on for about eight seconds to remind peopleto fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on until t...

Page 98: ... checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the charging system light on be certainto turn offall your accessories suchas the radio andair conditioner If the warning light comeson there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly as you start the vehicle If it doesn t ...

Page 99: ...stem this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on ABS 1 ABS Ifor three seconds That s normal If the light doesn t come on have it fixed so it will be readyto warn you if there is a problem If the light flashes when you re driving you don thave anti lock brakes and there could be a problem withyour regular brakes Pull off the road andstop carefully You may noticethat the p...

Page 100: ...on but not flashingand the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes ACTIVE When your anti lock system is adjusting brakepressure to help avoid abraking skid the ABS ACTIVE light will come on Slipperyroad ACTIVE conditionsmay existif this light comes on so adjust F your driving accordingly The lightwill stay on fora few seconds after thes...

Page 101: ...is gage shows the engine 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 beenoperating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull offthe road stop your vehicle and turnoff the engine as soon as possible Hot Coolant CanBum YouBadly In Problems onthe Road this manual shows what to do ...

Page 102: ...working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or comes on while youare driving the computeris indicatingthat you havea problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls won t work aswell your fuel economy won t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could ...

Page 103: ...ree other situations 0 When the ignition is on but the engine is not running the light will come on as a test to show youit is working but the light will go out when you turnthe ignition to START If it doesn t come on withthe ignition on you may havea problem withthe fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away Sometimeswhen the engineis idling at a stop the light may blink on and off This is normal If y...

Page 104: ...uations are normal anddo not indicate that anythingis wrong with thefuel gage 0 0 0 0 0 At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes the gage several minutes to read FULL F after filling the vehicle with fuel It takes more or less fuel to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage reads half full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity fi...

Page 105: ... anautomatic transaxle with OVERDRIVE thisamber light appears on your instrument cluster The light will come on whenever you turn off the OVERDRIVE This amber light will come on whenever the rear window defogger is on See Rear Window Defogger in the Index 2 55 ...

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Page 107: ...ou can also control cooling Your vehicle also has theflow through ventilation system described later in this section Heater Controls Airflow Knob d o 9 VENT This position directs the aifflow through the instrumentpanel vents 49 BI LEVEL This position directs the airflow through the instrumentpanel vents and toward the floor A 0 FLOOR This position directs the aifflow toward the floor rp DEFOG This...

Page 108: ...E and the airflow knob to FLOOR Turn the temperature knobclockwise for warmer air and turn the fan knob toward HI You should switch to CIRCULATE oncein a while to avoid stale air and cloudy windows To prevent coldair from blowingin you may shut off the outer dash vents by using the thumbwheels Bi Level Youmaywant to use bi level heating on cool but s ny days This setting directs outside air toward...

Page 109: ...t control system from heating toair conditioning A light will come on when theair conditioningis on The A C button canalso control the humidity in yourvehicle Cooling The air conditionerworks best if you keep your windows closed On very hotdays open the windows just long enough for the hot airto escape Push the A C button Move theair intake lever to CIRCULATE for normal cooling For fastercooling m...

Page 110: ...thing else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn tbe covered by your warranty Flow Through Ventilation System Your Geo s flow throughventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle whenit is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioningfan is running andthe air intake lever ...

Page 111: ...IME SET At the same time press and hold TUNE 4 HR until the correct hour appears To set the correct minute press and holdRCLPROG TIME SET At the sametime press and holdTUNE b MIN until the correct minute appears AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tapeand Compact Disc Players To set the correct hour press and hold RCLVA TIME SET At thesame time press and hold TUNE 4 HR until the correct hour amears Setting ...

Page 112: ...lease whenyou find yourstation The display will show the frequencyof each station tuned SEEK Press SEEK or SEEK 4 and the radio will tune tothe next higheror lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The six pushbuttonslet you return to your favorite stations To set the pushbuttonsfor up to 12stations 6AM and 6 FM tune in the station Then press and holdone of the pushbuttonsfor at least two seconds...

Page 113: ...en the front and rear speakers BAL Turn thiscontrol behind theFADE knob to move the sound betweenthe left and right speakers Recall RCL Press this buttonto see the station being played for a moment Or press it if you wantto see the time when the ignition is off AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player To Play the Radio Turn the ONNOL knob to turn the system on or off VOL Turn this knobto adjust the v...

Page 114: ...AM 6 FM1 and 6 FM2 tune in the station Then press and hold one of the pushbuttons for at least two seconds The sound will go away for a second and will return when the station is stored Repeat thesesteps for each pushbutton PSCAN Press this button to hear each of your preset stationsfor a few seconds When you want tostop at a chosen station press PSCANagain TONE SELECT Press this buttonto choose p...

Page 115: ...ess this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press REW or RCLPROG to returnto playing speed If you press RCLPROG the tape will also change sides NEXT Press this button to go forward to the beginning of the next selection Press the button againor press RCLPROG or U A to cancel this function For NEXT to work properly your tape must have at least three or four seconds of silence between each selection...

Page 116: ...isplay Press SEEK4 and hold it until the first digit of y o w c aPpears Releasethebutton Theft Deterrent Feature The theft deterrent feature for theA stereo with cassette tape player can be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally If it is used your system won tbe usable if it s ever stolen because it will go into LOC mode anytime your vehicle loses battery power The unlock code must b...

Page 117: ...and you will need to repeat the above procedure If the code is correct the radio will nowoperate If the code is wrong Err will appear in the display To Unlock the System After a Power Loss If power is disrupted to the radio while in theSEC mode the unit will not work and LOC will show on the display wheneverthe ignition is on To unlock theunit press 4 SEEK bor 4 TUNE band 0000 will appear on the d...

Page 118: ...stay there 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 tunein the station Then press and holdone of the pushbuttons for at least two seconds The sound willgo away for a second and will return when the station is stored Repeat thesesteps for each pushbutton To Play the Radio Turn theONNOL knob to turnt he...

Page 119: ...CL TA to see thestation being playedfor a moment Or pressit if you want tosee thetime when the ignition is off To Play a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapesthat are 30 to 45 minutes long oneach side Tapeslonger than that areso thin they may not work well in this player The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right If you hear nothingor hearjust a garble...

Page 120: ...to remove noise from Dolby B NR encoded tapes Dolby B Noise Reductionis manufactured under license from DolbyLaboratoriesLicensing Corporation Dolby and the 00 symbol are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation RDM When playinga tape press this button during FF or REW to hear the radio Press it again to turn the radio off During thisoperation only TUNE SEEK and PSCAN will work TAPE S...

Page 121: ...e the disc will return to previous tracks NXT Press this button to hear the next track now instead of waiting until the present track is finished If you hold this button or press it more than once the disc will advance further REW Press and hold this button to return rapidly to a favorite passage Releaseit to play the passage FF Press and hold this button to fast forward or advance quickly withina...

Page 122: ...ON position Turn the audio system off Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows onthe display I You are now ready to enter your securitycode Don t wait more than 15seconds between steps Press SEEK 4 bandor TUNE 4 band 0000 will appear on the display Press SEEK4 and holdit until the first digit of your code appears Releasethe button Press SEEK band holdit until the second digit o...

Page 123: ...ld now appear on the display The theft deterrent featureis now shut off If an incorrect code is entered Err will appear on the display Repeat the above procedure ToUnlockthe SystemAfter aPower Loss If power is disruptedto the radio while inthe SEC mode the unit will not work and LOC will show onthe display wheneverthe ignition is on To unlock the unit press 4 SEEK bor 4 TUNEband 0000 will appear o...

Page 124: ...n be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on yourradio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increasevolume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle 9 like a tape player CB radio mobile tele...

Page 125: ...horough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your ChevroledGeodealership You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleanerwhich usesa cassette with a fabricbelt toclean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over t...

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Page 127: ...ety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On citystreets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestriansor other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following...

Page 128: ...drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people neverto drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How muchis too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Althoughit depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem ...

Page 129: ...her countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercialdrivers in the U S is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over0 10percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how muchalcohol is in thedrinks and how quickly the persondrinks them But the ability to drive is affected well belowa BAC of 0 10 percent Research showsthat the driving skills of many people are...

Page 130: ...moderateBAC might not beable to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s somethingelse about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medicalresearch shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especiallyinjuries to the brain spinalcord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of b...

Page 131: ...r and as long as twoor three secondsor more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in314 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20m That could bea lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enoughspace between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping dista...

Page 132: ... willstillhave 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 pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes Option If your Geohas anti lock brakes ABS it has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid And this light on the instrument panel willcome on briefly when you start hicle A...

Page 133: ...ddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheelsare slowing down If one of the wheelsis about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and con...

Page 134: ... can steer and brake at the same time However if you don t have anti lock your firstreaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may bethe wrong thingto do Your wheels can stop rolling Once theydo the vehicle can t respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever directionit was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could beoff the road into the very thing youwere trying ...

Page 135: ... curve speedis the one factor you can control Supposeyou re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly apply thebrakes Both control systems steering and braking have to do their work where thetires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places You can lose control The same thing can happen if you re steering througha sha...

Page 136: ...have anti lock not enoughto lock your wheels See Braking in Emergencies earlier in thissection It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending onthe space available An emergency like this requires close attention anda quick decision If you are holdingthe steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock position...

Page 137: ...her vehicle on a two lane highway isa potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the samelane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrenderto frustration or anger can suddenly put thepassing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head oncollision So here are some tips for passing 0 Drive ahead Look dow...

Page 138: ...r shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glanceover your shoulder and start yourleft lane changesignal before moving out of theright lane to pass When you are far enough 0 0 0 ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just...

Page 139: ... when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfacesbecause stoppingdistance will belonger and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking b...

Page 140: ... headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watchfor animals If you re tired pull off the road ina safe place and rest Night Vision No one can seeas well at nightas in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require atleast twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What youdo in the daytime can also affect yo...

Page 141: ...ontract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far lessof a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should youreyes be examined regularly Some drivers sufferfrom night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t evenaware of it Drivi...

Page 142: ...wiping equipment in good shape and keep yourwindshieldwashertank filled Replace 1 yourwindshieldwiper inserts whentheyshow signs of streakingor missingareas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separatefrom the inserts 1 j 1 I i i I Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going throughsome car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid p...

Page 143: ...s from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaningusually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down whenit israining Some OtherRainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlamps notjust your parking lamps to help make you morevisible to others Besides...

Page 144: ...ity map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross country trip Try to use the freewaysthat rim andcrisscrossmost large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before youstart to move check b...

Page 145: ...ew of the freeway as you drive along theentrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try todetermine where you expect to blend withthe flow Try to mergeinto the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turnsignal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed tothe posted ...

Page 146: ...ortableclothing and shoes you can easilydrive in __ I___ IS your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keepit serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have itdone before startingout Of course you ll find experienced and able serviceexperts in Chevrolet Geo dealers all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check befo...

Page 147: ... road inless than a second and you could crash and be injured What can youdo about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior 0 Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently 0 If you get sleepy pull offthe road into a ...

Page 148: ...ep or longhill 0 Know how to gouphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool yourengine and transaxle and youcan climb the hill better Stay in your ownlane when driving on two lane roads in hillsor mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane 0 As you gooverthetopof ahill be alert There could be som...

Page 149: ... an ice scraper a smallbrush 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 warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to helpprovide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4...

Page 150: ... until salt and sand crews can get there Whateverthe condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try notto break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels willspin and polish the surface under the tires even more Unless you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to brake very gently too If you do have anti lock see Anti Lock ...

Page 151: ...s 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 ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steeringmaneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You sho...

Page 152: ...tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run theengine to keep warm but be careful Run yourengine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster thanjust idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get andit keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged batteryto restart the vehicle and possiblyfor ...

Page 153: ...ading Informationlabel found in the glove compartmenttells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on yourvehicle It also gives you important informationabout the number of people thatcan be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weightof all occupants cargo and all nonfac...

Page 154: ...ut Don t carry more than125pounds 56 7 kilograms in your trunk I NOTICE IYour warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you haveto stop or turn quickly or if there is acrash they ll keep going 4 28 ...

Page 155: ...aileringmeans changesin handling durability andfuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important traileringtips and safetyrules Many ofthese are importantfor your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before youpull a trailer Load pulling components s...

Page 156: ...n at the heavier loads Obey speed limitrestrictionswhen towing a trailer Don t drivefaster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than55 mph 90km h to save wear on your vehicle sparts Three importantconsiderationshave to do with weight Weight of the Trailer How heavy cana trailer safely be It shouldnever weigh more than1 500pounds 680 kg But even that can be too heavy It depends on ...

Page 157: ...ad weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh10 of the totalloaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 of the total loadedtrailer weight B After you ve loaded yourtrailer weigh thetrailer and then the tongue separately to seeif the weights are proper If they aren t you may be ableto get themright simply by movingsome items around inthe ...

Page 158: ...ler manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains anddo not attach themto the bumper Always leavejust enough slackso you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Does your trailer haveits own brakes Be sure to read and follow the instruction for the trailer brakesso you ll be ableto install adjust and maintain the...

Page 159: ...sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During yourtrip check occasionallyto be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoidsituationsthat require heavy braking and sudden...

Page 160: ...ler the green arrowson your instrument panel will flash for turns evenif the bulbson the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind youare seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift do...

Page 161: ...gular brakes When You Are Readyto Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply yourregular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parkingbrake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until thetrailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someonepick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Wailer Towing Your vehicle will needservice more often whe...

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Page 163: ...ms that can occur on the road Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warningflashers let you warn others They also let police knowyou have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps willflash on and off Press the button tomake your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off ...

Page 164: ...out 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicleand somejumper cables to start your Geo But please follow the steps listed in this part to do it safely NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty w i n g to start your Geoby pushing or pulling it could damage ...

Page 165: ...they are it could cause a ground connectionyou don t want You wouldn t be ableto start your Geo andthe bad grounding could damage the electrical systems 3 Turn off the ignition on bothvehicles Turn off all lamps that aren tneeded and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save yourradio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it couldbe badly damaged The repairs wouldn t...

Page 166: ...a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect thecables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal enginepart Don tconnect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too 5 4 ...

Page 167: ...od battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other endof the negative cable duesn t go tothe dead battery Itgoes to a heavy unpainted metal part on theengine of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is justas good there but...

Page 168: ...cal shorting Takecare that they don t touch each other or any other metal A Heavy Metal Engine P a r t B Good Battery C Dead Battery Try to havea GM dealeror a professional towing service tow your Geo The usual towing equipmentis a sling type A or a wheel lift B or car carrier C tow truck If your vehicle has been changed or modified sinceit was factory newby adding aftermarketitems like fog 5 6 ...

Page 169: ...ur vehicle cannot be towed from the front or 0 That your vehicle has front wheel drive rear with sling type equipment 0 The make model and yearof your vehicle 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the towoperator know thatthis manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may wantto s...

Page 170: ... don tgo more than35 mph 55 km h or farther than50 miles 80km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly If you have a manual transaxle and dollies won t be used turn the ignition key to the ACC position and put the transaxle in NEUTRAL N When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel shoul...

Page 171: ... Towing Hook Ups Attach T hook chains to slots in the frame brackets just ahead of the front wheels on both sides NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equipment or fascia damage will occur NOTICE Continued 5 9 ...

Page 172: ... be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower controlarm Rear TowingHook Ups Attach T hook chainsto slots in the bottom of the floor panjust ahead of the rear wheels on both sides 5 10 ...

Page 173: ...l ramping may be required for car carrier equipment 1 bumper valance will be damaged NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued Use safety chains and wheel straps Dollies are required under the front wheels or damage will occur Attach a separate safety chain aroundthe outboard end of each lower control arm 5 11 ...

Page 174: ...arning light about a hot engineon your Geo instrument panel If SteamIs Coming From Your Engine 1 NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty 5 12 ...

Page 175: ...dow as necessary 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to thehighest gear while driving DRIVE D for automatictransaxles If you no longer have the overheat warning youcan drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warningdoesn t come back on you candrive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no ...

Page 176: ...diator PressureCap If the coolantinside the coolantrecovery tankis boiling don t do anything elseuntil it cools down 3 ElectricEngineFan The coolant level should beat or above FULL If itisn t you may havealeak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 5 14 ...

Page 177: ...e engine is overheating the fan should be running If it isn t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t founda problem yet but the coolant level isn t at FULL add a 50150 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreezeat the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more informationabout the proper coolant mix 5 15...

Page 178: ...When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at FULL start your vehicle 5 16 ...

Page 179: ...If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can addthe proper coolant mix directlyto theradiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it 5 17 ...

Page 180: ...p and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the leftuntil it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you heara hiss waitfor that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left A 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 5 18 ...

Page 181: ...ll the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tankto FULL 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave theradiator pressure cap off 5 19 ...

Page 182: ...ower If the levelis lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Replace the thermostat making sureit is properly inserted then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant beginsto flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows onthe pressure cap lineup like this 5 20 ...

Page 183: ...on then gently brake toa stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and mayrequire the same correction you d use ina skid In anyrear blowout remove yourfoot from the acceleratorpedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off t...

Page 184: ... how to use thejack and change a tire The equipment you ll need is in the trunk 1 Move the carpetfrom the top of the sparetire cover Then remove the cover over the spare tire 2 Turn the knob and remove it 3 Pull out the sparetire 5 22 ...

Page 185: ...handle C from the trunk Thejack is undera cover on the right side of the trunk Remove the cover then turnthejack screw to remove thejack from the clamps 5 Attach thejack handle to thejack Turn thejack handle to theright to raise the lift head 5 23 ...

Page 186: ...the wheel wrench Pry along theedge of the wheel cover untilit comes off Be careful the rim edges may be sharp Don t try to remove it with your bare hands 7 Insert the flat endof the wheel wrench into the slot to remove the center cap if your vehicleis equipped with one Pry thecap off 5 24 ...

Page 187: ...ejack and raise the jack lift head untilit fits firmly into the notches closest to the flat tire Under the vehicle near each wheel there are bosses in the vehicle s rocker flange Thejack head groovefits the rockerflange forward of the boss in the front rearward of the boss in the rear 5 25 ...

Page 188: ...e or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 10 Raise the vehicle by rotating thejack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is en oughroom for the sparetire to fit 5 26 ...

Page 189: ...11 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 12 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mountingsurface 5 27 ...

Page 190: ... wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighteneach nut by hand untilthe wheel is held againstthe hub 14 Lower the vehicleby turning thejack handle counterclockwise Lowerthejack completely 5 28 ...

Page 191: ... a wheel coveron your compact spare tire It won tfit Storethe wheel coverin the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you tryto put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare 5 29 ...

Page 192: ...egularly It should be 60psi 420 kPa Afterinstallingthe compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tireis correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3 000miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have yourfull size tire repairedor replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace y...

Page 193: ...r compact spare or wheel withother wheels or tires They won tfit Keep yourspare and its wheel together I NOTICE Tire chainswon t fit your compact spare Using them will damage yourvehicle and destroy the chains too Don t use tire chainson your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels toofast The method known as...

Page 194: ...e between FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 gear and REVERSE R spinning the wheels aslittle as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and presslightly on the accelerator pedal whenthe transaxle is in gear If thatdoesn tget you out after a few tries you may need to be towedout Or you can use your recovery hooks If you do need to be towedout see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Using the Recovery ...

Page 195: ...ls There is also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care Service Your Chevrolet Geodealer knows your vehiclebest and wants you to be happy withit We hope you ll go to your dealer for all yourservice needs You llget genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported servicepeople We hope you ll wantto keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts haveone of thes...

Page 196: ...l see Service Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Geo inthe Index You should keepa record with all parts receipts andlist the mileage and thedate of any servicework you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index NOTICE If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it yo...

Page 197: ...ice But don t worry if you heara littlepinging noise when you re acceleratingor driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you havea problem What aboutgasoline with blendingmaterialsthat contain oxygen oxygenates such as MTBEor alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel thatis no more than 15 M...

Page 198: ... have high ozone levels You should ask your service station operatorsif their gasolines contain depositcontrol additivesand oxygenates and if they have been reformulatedto reduce vehicle emissions Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on drivingin another countryoutside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hardto find Do not use leadedgasoline If you use evenone tankful your emissioncontrols wo...

Page 199: ...mote Fuel Door Release Lever of the driver s seat The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle Filling Your Tank To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise 6 5 ...

Page 200: ... at least three clicks 1 I NOTICE If you needa new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting andyour fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood first pull the release handle inside the vehicle 1t s near the floorto the left of the steering wheel ...

Page 201: ...e front of the vehicle Release the secondary hood releaseby pushingupon the lever near the middle of the hood Lift the hood release the hoodprop from its retainer and put the hoodprop into the slot in the hood 6 7 ...

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Page 203: ...ll see 1 Windshield WasherReservoir 2 Oil Fill Cap 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 4 Power SteeringReservoir 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir 6 Air Cleaner 7 Engine CompartmentFuses 8 Battery 9 Engine Coolant Reservoir IO Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir 11 Engine Fan 12 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 9 ...

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Page 205: ...Washer Reservoir Oil Fill Cap Engine OilDipstick Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Brake FluidReservoir Air Cleaner Engine CompartmentFuses Battery Engine CoolantReservoir AutomaticTransaxleDipstick if equipped Electric Engine Fan Radiator PressureCap Before closing the hood be sure all the fillercaps are on properly 6 11 ...

Page 206: ...reading the oil must be warm andthe vehicle must be on level ground drain back into the oil pan If you don t theoil dipstick might not show the actual To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towelor a cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down 6 12 ...

Page 207: ...capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index 1 NOTICE Don t addtoo much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged Just fill it enoughto put the level somewherein the proper operatingrange Push thedipstick all the way back in when you re through 6 13 ...

Page 208: ...e frontof the oil container If you have your oil changedfor you be sure theoil put into your engine is American PetroleumInstitute certified for gasolineengines You should also use the proper viscosityoil for your vehicle as shown in the followingchart RECOMMENDEDSAE VlSCOSlW GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD S 6 SELECTTHELOWEST SAEVISCOSITYGRADE OIL FOR THE EX CVBLY TEMPERATURERANG...

Page 209: ...ementsfor your vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t addanything to your oil Your ChevroletYGeo dealer is ready toadviseif you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil See if anyone of these is true for you Most trips are less than 5 to 10miles 8 to 16 km This is particularlyimportant when outside temperaturesare below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent dri...

Page 210: ...ucts Used oil can be a real threatto the environment If you change your ownoil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in thetrash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle itby taking it to a place thatcollects used oil If you havea problem properlydisposing of your usedoil ask your...

Page 211: ...aner is off a backfire can cause a damaging enginef i r e And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have theair cleaner in place when you re driving 1 Release the four clips that hold the cover down 2 Lift the cover off 3 Pull out the air filter 6 17 ...

Page 212: ...te reading if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes beforechecking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving 0 When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C 0 At high speed for quite a while 0 In heavy traffic especially in hot weather Whilepulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature whichis 180 Fto 200 F 82 C to 93 C Ge...

Page 213: ...ecommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index If the fluid levelis low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the levelinto the area between dimpleson the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint OSL Don tove ZZ We recommend you use only fluid labeled...

Page 214: ...he vehicle is parked ona level place andthe transaxle is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transaxle case Then follow these steps 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Check thatthe lubricant levelis up to the bottom of the filler plug hole 3 If the fluid levelis good installthe plug and be sure it isfully seated If the fluid level is low add more fluid as described in the next steps How to Add...

Page 215: ...d idea to top off your clutch fluid Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired Refer to the MaintenanceScheduleto determinehow often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid See Owner Checks andServices and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 6 2 1...

Page 216: ... temperature 0 Let the warninglights work as they should What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one halfantifreezethat meets GM Specification 1825M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conformingto GM Specification 1825M witha complete coolant flush and refill Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer with anycompletecoolant flush ...

Page 217: ... to spill it To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolantlevel should be at LOW or a little higher When yourengine is warm the level should be up to FULL or a little higher To Add Coolant If you need morecoolant add the proper mixat the coolant recovery tank 6 23 ...

Page 218: ...ith the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck I Whenyou replaceyour radiator pressure cap an A P cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolanttemperature is controlledby a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replaceyour thermostat an AC thermostat 1 is recommended I Power St...

Page 219: ...he level 0 When the enginecompartmentis cool the level should be between the HOT marks should be between the COLD marks What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determinewhat kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failureto use the proper fluid can cause lea...

Page 220: ...SHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tankis full NOTICE e e e e When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructionsfor adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts ofthe washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3...

Page 221: ...s why the brake fluid level n your master cylinder might go down The first is thar the brake fluidgoes 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 leakingout of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooneror later your brakes won t work well...

Page 222: ...d from a sealed containeronly and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removingit When your brakefluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index I I NOTICE Don t let someoneput in the wrong kind of fluid For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brakesystem can damage brake system parts so ...

Page 223: ... but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brakedrums should be removed and inspectedeach time the tiresare removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel Seeyour dealerif the brake pedal does not ret...

Page 224: ...you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake liningsthat are wrong for your vehicle the balance between yourfront and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expectcan change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacementbrake parts Battery Every new Geohas a Delco Freedom battery You never haveto add watert...

Page 225: ...u needto use Halogen Bulbs Headlamps n 1 Openthe hood 2 If you re replacing a driver s side headlamp bulb you need to remove the air duct behind the headlamp assembly pry up on the center of the plastic clip and pull it out Pull out the outerpart of the plastic clip Removetheair duct 6 31 ...

Page 226: ...embly Remember to replace the air duct if youreplaced the driver ssidebulb Slidethe outerpart of the plastic clip into the hole Then pushin the center of the clip 1 Remove the screw near the top outsideof the headlamp assembly 2 Remove the sidemarker assembly There is a snap in connectorin the assembly so you may have to pry carefully on the inside edge of the assembly to remove it 3 Turn the bulb...

Page 227: ...ssembly 2 Remove the screw from theturn signal assembly 3 Pull on therear edgeof the assembly andslide the assembly toward the rearto remove it 4 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwiseand pull it out 5 Push the bulb in turn it counterclockwiseand pullit out 6 Reverse the steps with a new bulb 6 33 ...

Page 228: ...ing lamp assembly There is a headlamp assembly snap in connector at the front of the assembly so you may haveto pry carefully on the inside edge of the assemblyto remove it 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the 4 Reverse the steps with a new bulb bulb straight out 6 34 ...

Page 229: ...arker bulbs 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove thetwo bolts from the lens assembly 3 Remove the trunk trim Move thecarpet Loosen the two clips on the trunk trim near the Pull the trunk trim away from the rearof the trunk trunk opening Pop the clips out 4 Remove the nutfrom the stud near the rear comer of the trunk ...

Page 230: ... taiVstopor turn signal lamps push the bulb in turnit counterclockwise andpull it out For the sidemarker bulb pull it straight out Reverse the steps with a new bulb 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open thetrunk Remove the trimon the trunk lid if your vehicle is so equipped Remove the screw from the back up lamp Pull the bulb housing assembly through the opening in the trunk lid Push the bulb in turn it counterclockwi...

Page 231: ...made bya leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by thetire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Geo If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you willhave a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers 6 37 ...

Page 232: ...wear Badhandling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued Ifyour tires have too much air overinflation you can get 0 Unusualwear 0 Bad handling 0 Roughride 0 Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check yourtires once a month or more Don t forget your compactspare tire It shouldbe at 60psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to checktire pressure Simply look...

Page 233: ...rpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wearfor all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is themost important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Indexfor scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shownhere Don t include the compact spare tire in yourtire rotation After thetires have been rotated adjust the front and rear in...

Page 234: ...maining You need a new tire if You can see theindicatorsat three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread orsidewallis cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric a The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire hasa puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage ...

Page 235: ...readwear traction and temperatureperformance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparativerating basedon the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified governmenttest course For example a tire graded 150would wearone and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the governmentcourse as a tire graded 100 The relative per...

Page 236: ... of performance on the laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum requiredby law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is establishedfor a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessiveloading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades are molded on the sidewallsof passenger car tires While the t...

Page 237: ...ch new wheelshouldhave the sameload carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one itreplaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipmentparts This way you will besure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Geo model I 1 I NOTICE I The wrong wheelcan alsocause problemswith ...

Page 238: ... Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly aspossible with the ends securely fastened Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contactcontinues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning thewheels with chains on will damage yourvehicle 6 44 ...

Page 239: ...hese unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach ReducingAgents Cleaning the Insideof Your Geo Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinylor leather with a clean damp cloth Your Chevrolet Geo dealer has twoGM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They willclean normal spots and st...

Page 240: ...olvent typecleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better withjust water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent Gently scrapeexcess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and cleancloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning shouldstart at theoutsideof the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing toa clean sectionof t...

Page 241: ...reat the area with a waterhakingsoda solution 1teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water If needed clean lightly withsolvent type cleaner Combination Stains Stains caused by candy icecream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removedas follows Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with 0 If a stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Cleaning Vinyl co...

Page 242: ... they may haveto be scrapedoff later If abrasivecleaners are used on theinside of the rear window an electric defogger elementmay be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield andWiper Blades If the windshieldis not clear after using the windshield washer orif the wiperblade chatters when running wax or other material may be...

Page 243: ...hed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft cleanchamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratchesand water spotting High pressurecar washes maycause water to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxingor mild polishingof your Geo by hand may be necessaryto remove residuefrom the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning product...

Page 244: ...y overspray or splash from painted surfaces Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage damage this coating After rinsing thoroughly a wax Any stone chips ...

Page 245: ... of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather andatmosphericconditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on yourvehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched...

Page 246: ...artment PART NUMBER USAGE DESCRIPTION SIZE 12345343 Exteriorpolish GoodwrenchB LiquidWax 16oz 0 473L 1052277 1052863 1202 0 354L Also removes old waxes polishes T a rand RoadOil Remover 16 oz 0 473L 1050 172 1 oz 0 028kg Spray A Squeak SiliconeGrease Weatherstrips Stops squeaks 6 52 ...

Page 247: ...arts labels and the certificatesof title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VINis the engine code This codewill help you identify your engine specifications and replacementparts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on yourspare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need toorder parts On this label is yourVIN the model designation 0 paint inf...

Page 248: ... in your vehicleare protected from short circuits by fuses circuitbreakers and fusible thermal links in the wiringitself This greatly reduces the chanceof fires caused by electricalproblems Your fuse block is beneath the instrumentpanel nearthe driver s door Foraccess to the fuses pull theknob on the cover Most of your fuses are in thefuse block Some are in two electricalcenters in yourengine comp...

Page 249: ...amp wiringis protected by a circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motoris protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper willstop until the motorcools If the overload is caused by ...

Page 250: ... s Side Instrument Panel FuseBlock 1 NotUsed 2 Ignition 3 stop 4 Not UsedSpare 5 CigaretteLighter and Radio 6 ECU B 7 Turn Signal 8 Gage 9 Taillamp 10 Defogger I UP 11 ECU IG 12 Wiper A Power B Defroster 6 56 ...

Page 251: ...me Lamp 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Horn 6 Fan I UP 7 Left Head 8 Right Head 9 Not Used Spare 10 Not UsedSpare 11 Not Used Spare 12 AM2 A Anti Lock Brake System ABS B Alternator C AM1 A Electronic Fuel Injection F HTR Relay B Headlamp Relay C Engine Main Relay D Fan Relay I E HornRelay 6 57 ...

Page 252: ...Engine Compartment RelayBlock Passenger Side Kick Panel 1 CDS 2 Air Conditioner MG Relay 3 Air Conditioner Fan Relay 3 4 Air Conditioner Fan Relay 2 1 2 Air Conditioner Heater 6 58 ...

Page 253: ... PC745 AirBag PC745 Brake 74 CheckEngine 74 Cruise PC745 FastenBelts 74 Headlamp High Beam 74 Oil Pressure 74 Headlamp HighBeam 9005 Headlamp Low Beam 9006 Rear Defogger 74 StopLamp 74 Turnsignal 74 Volts Battery 74 InstrumentCluster 194 74 LicensePlate 168 ParkingLamp 168 GM PartNo 14245289 or equivalent Front 194 Rear 168 TaiVStop 2057 Sidemarker Turn Signal Front 1156 GM PartNo 9428904 Rear 205...

Page 254: ...ment VIN Engine Code 6 97 CID 1 6L VIN Engine Code8 108CID 1 8L ValveArrangement DoubleOverheadCam ThermostatTemperatureSpecification 180 F 82 C Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter GM Part No 94853522 Battery 35 60 Engine OilFilter GM Part No 94849664 SparkPlug See your Chevrolet Geo dealer Wheel Nuts Wheel Nut Torque 76 Ib ft 103 Nom 6 60 ...

Page 255: ... L Automatic Transaxle VIN Engine Code 8 6 4qt 6 1 L Crankcase VIN Engine Code 6 OilChangeWithFilter 3 2qt 3 0 L Oil Change Without Filter 3 0 qt 2 8 L Oil Change With Filter 3 9 qt 3 7 L Oil Change Without Filter 3 7 qt 3 5L Vin Engine Code 8 FuelTank 13 2 gal 50 L Manual Transaxle 2 7 qt 2 6 L T See Air Conditioning Refrigerants later in this section When changing the oil filter additional oil m...

Page 256: ...ht 53 3 1 355 mm Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioningrefrigerantsare the same If the air conditioningsystem in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the properrefrigerant is used If you re notsure ask your Chevrolet Geo dealer For additionalinformation see your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet 6 62 ...

Page 257: ...eo dealer for details Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good worhng condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Impropervehicle maintenance or the removal of importantcomponents cansignificantly affect the qualityof the airwe breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wron...

Page 258: ...inswhat youcan easily doto help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Chevrolet Geo dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some productsGM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents sh...

Page 259: ...evrolet Geodealer This part tells you themaintenance services you should have done and when you shouldschedule them If you go to yourdealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work usinggenuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricantsto use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these Allparts should be replac...

Page 260: ...e Oil and Filter Change Schedule I Intervals Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty condition Transaxle Fluid Change severe conditions only Transaxle Fluid Check normal conditions Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Spark Plug Replacement Fuel T a n k Cap and Lines Inspection or every36 months whichever occurs first At 45 000 Miles 75...

Page 261: ...lacement Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection or every 36 months whichever occurs first IScheduleI1 Intervals At 45 000 Miles 75000 km or36 Months Whichever Occurs First Then Every30 000 Miles 50 000 km or24 Months Cooling System Service Every 60 000Miles 100000 km Valve Clearance Adjustment or every72 months Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Replacement or every 72 months Evaporat...

Page 262: ...determined that the failure to perform this maintenanceitem will not nullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liabilityprior to the completion of vehicle useful life We however urgethat all recommended maintenanceservicesbe performed at the indicatedintervals and the maintenance be recorded 3 000 Miles 5000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission C...

Page 263: ...bricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first I I I 1 DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 500Miles 12 500 km 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 7 ...

Page 264: ... Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 17Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brakecable guides underbody contact points andlinkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 8 ...

Page 265: ...or proper rotation pattern and additional information differential every 15 000miles 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher 0Change fluid in the transaxle and In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or If yo...

Page 266: ...ission ControlService 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brakecable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUALMILEAGE 21 000 Miles 35000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 7 10 ...

Page 267: ...al information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 24 000 Miles 40000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 11 ...

Page 268: ...km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brakecable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first Replace spark plugs An Emission Control 0Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dustyconditions An Emission ControlService Service 7 12 ...

Page 269: ... and additional information differential every 15 000miles 25 000 k m if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher 0Change fluid in the transaxle and In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or If you do not use your vehicle...

Page 270: ...ice I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY I 36 000 Miles 60000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Cuntrol Service 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brakecable guides underbody contact points andlinkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BYJ 7 14 ...

Page 271: ... See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY t 39 000 Miles 65000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 7 15 ...

Page 272: ... or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information differential every 15 000miles 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of...

Page 273: ...occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service delivery service 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 17Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every...

Page 274: ...r or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 52 500Miles 87500 km 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 18 ...

Page 275: ...ervice 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 57 000 Miles 95 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 19 ...

Page 276: ...whichever occursfirst Clean with compressed airor replace if necessary An Emission ControlService 0Adjlust Val7b e clearance to fact specifications or every72 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs An Emission ControlService 0Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dustyconditions An Emission ControlService 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines...

Page 277: ...larly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions check the fluid delivery service I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY 63 000Miles 105 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERV...

Page 278: ...tact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 12months since last inspection An Emission Control Service 0Inspect engine accessory drive belts or DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 2...

Page 279: ...Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 72 000Miles 120000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 7 23 ...

Page 280: ...se conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher 0Inspect air cleaner filter if youare driving 0Inspect engine accessory drive belts or 0Change fluid in the transaxle and In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or If you do not use yourvehicle under anyof these conditions check the ...

Page 281: ... shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I I I 1 DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY ...

Page 282: ...ion Control Service 0Inspect engine accessory drive belts or I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brakecable guides underbody contact points andlinkage or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY...

Page 283: ...hichever occurs first 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belts or 12 months since last inspection An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control 0Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dusty...

Page 284: ... information differential every 15 000miles 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions An Emission Control Service Change fluid in the transaxle and In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If ...

Page 285: ... Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 29 ...

Page 286: ... proper rotation pattern and additional information 12months since last inspection An Emission ControlService 0Inspect engine accessory drive belts or 99 000Miles 165000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 30 ...

Page 287: ... recall liabilityprior to the completion of vehicle useful life We however urge that all recomme nded maintenanceservices be performed at the indicatedintervals and the maintenancebe recorded Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or ever...

Page 288: ...in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information differential every 15 000miles 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where theoutside temperature regularly reaches90O F 32O C or higher 0Change fluid in thetransaxle and In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi pol...

Page 289: ...E177issionC m f d Service DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 30 000 Miles 50000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotat...

Page 290: ...fluid in the transaxle and differentialevery 15 000miles 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such asfound in taxi police or If you do not use yourvehicle under anyof these conditions check the f...

Page 291: ... B Y I 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information differential...

Page 292: ...n radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test thecooling system and pressurecap delivery service An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 52 500 Miles 87500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emissiolz Control Service 0Lubricate the transaxle shiftlinkage parking brakecable guides underbody contact points andlinkage or every ...

Page 293: ...ol Service 0Replace fuel tank cap gasket or every 72 months whichever occurs first Make sure new gasket is properly installed An Emission Control Service 0Adjust valve clearance or every 72 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Inspect evaporative emissions canister for damage or clogging or every 72 months whichever occurs first Clean with compressed air or replace if necessa...

Page 294: ...ou do not use yourvehicle under anyof these conditions check the fluid delivery service 67 500Miles 112500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brakecable guides underbody contact points andlinkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in ...

Page 295: ...d in the transaxle and differential every 15 000miles 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of theseconditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or If you do not use your vehicle under anyof these conditions check the flu...

Page 296: ...ts or 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points andlinkage or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belts or 12months since last inspection An Emission ControlService Replace spark plugs An Emission...

Page 297: ...e 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 If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions check the fluid delivery service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED...

Page 298: ...cable guides underbody contact points and linkage or every 12months whicheveroccurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information An Emission Control Service 0Inspect engine accessory drive belts or 12 months sincelast inspection An Emission Control Service I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I ...

Page 299: ...vel Check the engineoil level and addthe proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Indexfor further details Engine Coolant Level Check theengine coolant level and add theproper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshi...

Page 300: ...ded See Power Steering Hydraulic Clutch and Automatic Transaxle or Manual Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss in these systems could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired at once Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified inPart D Seat Operation Make sure the head restraints stay in position and all seat latches lock Check that the recliner...

Page 301: ...y to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed downall the way to the floor If the starter works whenthe clutch isn t pushed all the way down yourvehicle needs service Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Automatic Transaxle 1 2 3 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface Firmly apply theparking brake see P...

Page 302: ... Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake With the engine running and transaxlein NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability Shift toPARK P Then release all bra...

Page 303: ...e it repaired Steering Suspension and Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rearsuspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and theninspect the drive axle bootseals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if...

Page 304: ...ar andcracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheelcylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Additional Service Center Inspection The inspection listed below should be performed by your Chevrolet Geo dealer s service department or some other quali...

Page 305: ...ed coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Hydraulic Brake GM Part No 1052535or System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid USAGE Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering System Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage Automatic Transaxle Shift 1 Linkage FLUIDLUBRICANT Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347 or equivalent DEX...

Page 306: ...asher Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent a Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 No 1052497or equivalent or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 CategoryLB or GC LB b Chassis lubricant GM Part USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood and Door Engine oil or LubriplateLubricant Hinges Fuel Door Hinge GM Part No 1050109 and Rear Lid Hinges Compartment Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone...

Page 307: ...ovided after the maintenanceinterval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner informationportfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 51 ...

Page 308: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 52 ...

Page 309: ...Maintenance Record SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 53 ...

Page 310: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 54 ...

Page 311: ...Maintenance R rd ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING i 7 55 ...

Page 312: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I 7 56 ...

Page 313: ...erned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern witha member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at thatlevel If the matter has already been reviewed with theSales Service or Parts Manager contact the ownerof the dealershipor the General Manager STEP TWO If ...

Page 314: ...ance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of Canadian andGM Overseas offices When contactingChevrolet Geo please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in thedealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you followStep One first if you havea concern Customer Assi...

Page 315: ... to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairsor interpretationof the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolvingthese disagreements Geo voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTOLINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This programis available free of charge to customers who cu...

Page 316: ...rts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5 100or the Chevrolet Geo Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying ...

Page 317: ...47 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet s strong commitmentto customer satisfaction Chevrolet has established the Chevrolet Geo Roadside Assistance Center Roadside Assistance isavailable ...

Page 318: ...vered on the road Note Courtesy Care is available toRetail and Retail Lease Customers operating 1994 and newer Chevrolet Geo vehicles for a period of 36 months 36 000 miles AllCourtesy Care services must be pre arranged by Chevrolet Roadsideor Dealer ServiceManagement BasicCareandCourtesy Cureare not partof orincluded in the coverage providedby the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet reserves t...

Page 319: ...night warranty repair up to 5 days OR Up to 30 maximum daily cab bus or other transportationallowance in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to5 days OR 0 Up to 10 daily fuel allowancefor rides provided by another person i e friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair upto 5 days Note All CourtesyTransportationarrangementswill be administeredby your Chev...

Page 320: ... Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealerships GM monitors product performance in the field When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will ...

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Page 327: ...Cleaner 6 16 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement 6 17 Air Conditioner Controls 3 3 Servicing 1 23 Alignment and Balance Tires 6 42 Antenna 3 19 Antifreeze 6 22 Adding 6 23 Checking 6 23 Anti Lock 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Active Light 2 50 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 49 4 6 Anti Lock Brakes 4 6 Appearancecare 6 45 Appearance Care and Materials 6 52 Ashtray Front 2 40 Ashtray Rear 2 41 Audio...

Page 328: ... 6 34 Canada Vehicles First Sold In 11 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 8 Capacitiesand Specifications 6 60 Carbon Monoxide 2 23 4 26 CassetteTapePlayer Care 3 19 Center Passenger Position 1 28 CertificationmireLabel 4 27 Chains Safety 4 32 Chains Tire 6 44 Changing a Flat Tire 5 21 Charging System Light 2 48 Check Engine Light 2 52 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 42 Checking Automatic Transaxle F...

Page 329: ...l Loss of 4 12 Convex Outside Mirror 2 36 Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades 6 48 Vinyl 6 47 Coolant 6 22 RecoveryTank 5 15 How to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank 5 15 Howto Add to the Radiator 5 18 Cooling 3 3 Cooling System 5 14 Cruise Control 2 32 Erasing Speed Memory 2 35 Getting Out of 2 35 Passing Another Vehicle While Using 2 35 To Increase Speed 2 34 ToReduceSpeed 2 35 To Resume a...

Page 330: ...4 24 Through Deep Standing Water 2 1 3 Winter 4 23 With a Trailer 4 33 DrunkenDriving 4 2 Electric Mirror Control 2 37 Engine 6 8 6 10 Electrical Equipment Adding 2 13 6 54 Exhaust 2 23 Identification 6 53 Oil 6 12 Overheating 5 12 Running it While You re Parked 2 24 Starting 2 11 FuseBlock 6 57 RelayBlock 6 58 Adding 6 23 Checking 6 23 Engineoil 6 12 Adding 6 13 Additives 6 15 Checking 6 12 Press...

Page 331: ... 3 Filling YourTank 6 5 Gage 2 54 In Foreign Countries 6 4 Fuse Block Driver s Side Instrument Panel 6 56 Fuse Block Engine Compartment 6 57 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 54 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature 2 51 Gage Fuel 2 54 Gasolines for Cleaner Air 6 4 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 28 GearPositions 2 14 Glass Cleaning 6 48 GloveBox 2 8 GVWR Gross VehicleWeight Rating 4 27 Halogen Bulbs 6 31 Ha...

Page 332: ...rument Panel Cleaning 6 48 Jack Tire 5 26 Jump Starting 5 2 K e y Lock Cylinders 7 44 Keys 2 1 Lamp Malfunction Indicator 2 52 Lamps 2 26 Dome 2 29 Reading 2 29 Larger Children Safety Belt Use 1 39 With the Engine Running 2 22 Remote Fuel Door Release 6 5 Windshield WiperNasher 2 30 Lighter 2 41 AirBag Readiness 1 19 2 47 Lane Change Indicator 2 27 Leaving YourVehicle 2 4 Lever Lights Anti Lock Br...

Page 333: ...nance Underbody 6 5 1 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 35 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 2 52 Manual Adjust Mirror 2 36 ManualTransaxle 2 17 Fifth 5 Position 2 18 First 1 Position 2 17 Fourth 4 Position 2 18 Neutral N Position 2 18 Parking YourVehicle 2 22 Reverse R Position 2 18 Second 2 Position 2 18 Shiftspeeds 2 18 Starting Your Engine 2 11 Third 3 Position 2 18 Manual Transaxl...

Page 334: ...g 4 11 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 47 PowerDoor Locks 2 4 Power Steering 4 9 Power Steering Fluid 6 24 Adding 6 25 Checking 6 25 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 24 Problems on the Road 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 8 Radiator 5 18 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 24 Radio Reception Understanding 3 18 Radios AM FM Stereo 3 6 AM FM Stereo with CassetteTape and Compact Disc Players 3 12 AMEM Ste...

Page 335: ...enter Position 1 28 Adults 1 10 Careof 6 48 Driver Position 1 10 Extender 1 41 How to Wear Properly 1 10 Lap Shoulder 1 10 1 25 Questions People Ask 1 9 Incorrect Usage 1 14 1 40 Rear Seat Outside Passengers 1 25 Replacing After a Crash 1 42 Right Front Passenger Position 1 24 Shoulder BeltHeight Adjuster 1 13 Use by Children 1 29 Use by Larger Children 1 39 Use During Pregnancy 1 24 Safety Chains...

Page 336: ...30 Specifications Chart 6 60 Speedometer 2 46 Stains Cleaning 6 47 Standard Cluster 2 44 Starter Switch 7 45 Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle 2 11 Manual Transaxle 2 11 Steam If Coming From Your Engine 5 12 Steering 4 9 ColumnLock 7 46 In Emergencies 4 10 Wheel Tilt 2 26 Power 4 9 Tips 4 9 Storage and Compartments 2 7 Storageof Your Vehicle 6 30 Stuck If You Are 5 31 Sunvisors 2 37 Sunroof...

Page 337: ...e Wheel Nut 5 29 6 60 Towing a Trailer 4 29 Towing YourVehicle 5 6 Front 5 9 Rear 5 10 Brakes 4 32 Driving on Grades 4 34 Driving with a 4 33 Hitches 4 32 Parking on Hills 4 35 Safety Chains 4 32 Tongue Weight of 4 31 Total Weight on Your Vchicle s Tires 4 3 1 Turn Signals 4 34 Weightof 4 30 Trailer Vehicle Damage Warnings iv Vehicle Dimensions Chart 6 62 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 53 Veh...

Page 338: ...WashingYourVehicle 6 49 Wheel Nut Torque 5 29 6 60 Wheel Replacement 6 43 Window Express Down 2 25 Used 6 44 WindowLock 2 25 Windows 2 25 Windows Power 2 25 Windshield Washer Fluid 2 31 6 26 WindshieldWiper Circuit Breaker 6 55 Windshield Wipers 2 30 Winter Driving in 4 23 Wiring Headlamp 6 55 Windshield Wipermasher Lever 2 30 WreckerTowing 5 6 9 12 ...

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