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Содержание 1997 Cavalier

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Страница 3: ...ive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the...

Страница 4: ...n your Chevrolet 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 use it Litho in U S A Part No 10273366 3 _...

Страница 5: ...king carriages to making cars forming half the team that gave birth to Chevrolet I 3 LY p yr Louis Chevrolet the other half of the team at the wheel o f his experimental Classic Six which entered prod...

Страница 6: ...on and ofleered a host of accessories including such niceties as a clock I The legacy o f America sfavorite sportscar I began in 1953 when 319 hand assembled I I white Corvettes launched the I first u...

Страница 7: ...s automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray the sporty Camaro and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8 I I The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American I p...

Страница 8: ...nual andthe page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a number of safety cautions inthis book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt...

Страница 9: ...oid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings i n different colors or in different words You ll alsosee warning labels onyour vehicle They use the same words CAU...

Страница 10: ...your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven n UNLOCK l a FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW 0p AIR BAG p These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on some o...

Страница 11: ...veryone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt UseDuring Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemen...

Страница 12: ...adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The suddenmovement couldstartle and confuse you or make you push a pedal whenyou don t want to Adjust thedriver s seatonly when the vehicle is...

Страница 13: ...ith easy entryseats this is your front passenger seat adjuster Pull up on the lever at the front of the passenger s seat to unlock it Slide the seat to a comfortable position Then release the lever an...

Страница 14: ...atback to where you want it Release thelever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Sitting...

Страница 15: ...icle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the headrestraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is clo...

Страница 16: ...theRear Seat On some two door models the right front seat of your vehicle makesit easy to get in and out of the rear seat Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slid...

Страница 17: ...you some things you shouldnot do with safetybelts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or airbag system I A CAUTION Don t letanyone ride where heor she can t wear a safety belt proper...

Страница 18: ...Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never knowif you ll bein a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will bea bad one A...

Страница 19: ...Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seaton wheels Put someone on it 1 9...

Страница 20: ...Get it up to speed Thenstop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 10...

Страница 21: ...tpanel or the safety belts With safetybelts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more timeto stop You stop over moredistance and yourstrongestbones take theforces That s why safetybelts make such...

Страница 22: ...ey workwith safety belts not insteadof them Everyair bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Evenif you re ina vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle upto get...

Страница 23: ...ur vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver srestraint system Lap ShoulderBelt The driverhas a lap shoulder belt Here s howto wear it properly 1...

Страница 24: ...t pull downon the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt Pull up onthe latch plate tomake sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of thi...

Страница 25: ...der thelap belt If you slid underit 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...

Страница 26: ...desired position You can move the adjuster upjust by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want try to move it down without squeezing the release but to make...

Страница 27: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt jour shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shou...

Страница 28: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled inthe wrongplace likethis In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forceswould be there notat thepelvic bones This could cause serious...

Страница 29: ...uslyinjured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body wouldmove too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force...

Страница 30: ...twisted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a beltis twisted make it straight so it can w...

Страница 31: ...t youcan damage both the belt andyour vehicle Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Safetybelts work for everyone includingpregnant women Like all occupants they are morelikely to be seriously injured if th...

Страница 32: ...air bag for theright front passenger Here are the most importantthings to know aboutthe air bag system You can be severelyinjured or killed ina crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you...

Страница 33: ...controlof the vehicle A CAUTION An inflating air bag canseriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the partof this manual called cChildren and the...

Страница 34: ...How the Air Bag System Works I I The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where arethe air bags The driver sa i rbag isin the middleof the steering wheel...

Страница 35: ...be somewhat aboveor below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bagis not designed to inflate in rollov...

Страница 36: ...he parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent...

Страница 37: ...on about servicing your vehicle and theair bag system To purchase a servicemanual see Service and Owner Publications inthe Index NOTICE If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right frontpa...

Страница 38: ...strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one prop...

Страница 39: ...ke sure it is secure If the beltis not longenough see Safety Belt Extender at theend of this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckle is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety...

Страница 40: ...e 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 restrainingforces The safety beltlocks if there s...

Страница 41: ...Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children whohave outgrown child restraints andfor small adults When installed on a sh...

Страница 42: ...stic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the beltis not twisted andit lies flat The elastic c...

Страница 43: ...houlder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges togetherso that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide on...

Страница 44: ...To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the beltis snug Buckle position and release it the sameway as thelap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Bel...

Страница 45: ...estrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child CAUTION Continued A very young child ship bones are so small t...

Страница 46: ...ringa crash a baby will become so CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued heavy you can t holdit For example ina crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 110 5 5 kg baby will suddenly becomea 240 1b 110 kg force...

Страница 47: ...estraint You may find these instructions on therestraint itself or ina booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to...

Страница 48: ...sk your Chevrolet dealer to put one infor you If you want to install an anchor yourself yourdealer can tell you how to do it Canadian lawrequires that child restraints have a top strap and that the st...

Страница 49: ...ctions for thechild restraint 2 Secure the child in thechild restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latchplate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safetybelt through or aro...

Страница 50: ...ull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it...

Страница 51: ...ne 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch 2 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions plate and pullingit along the belt for thechild restraint 3 Secure the child in the c...

Страница 52: ...tis secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a differentplace inthe vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about howto attach thechild restraint properly To remove the child...

Страница 53: ...right front passenger air bag always move theseat as far back as it will go before securing a fonvard facingchild restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructi...

Страница 54: ...pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle...

Страница 55: ...the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additionalrestraint a shoulderbelt can provide Accident statistics show thatchildren are saferif they are restrained in the rear seat But they needto...

Страница 56: ...lose to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt stillis on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would ha...

Страница 57: ...his way in a crash thechild might slideunder thebelt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen Thatcould cause seriousor fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portio...

Страница 58: ...ht keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash Theycan rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new o...

Страница 59: ...ion System Warning Lights Gages andIndicators Here you canlearn about the many standardand optional features on yourChevrolet and informationon starting shifting and braking Also explained are the ins...

Страница 60: ...e with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t lea...

Страница 61: ...or a qualifiedlocksmith how to make extrakeys Keepthe tag in a safe place If you lose your key you ll be ableto have a new one made easily using the tag I NOTICE Your Chevrolet has a number of new fe...

Страница 62: ...increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren tlocked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will befar better off whenever you drive yourvehicle Ther...

Страница 63: ...yfeature Rear Door Security Lock 4 DOOr Models Your Chevrolet is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside To use one...

Страница 64: ...mote 1 2 3 Unlock thedoor from the inside and open the door from the outside Use a key to move thelock all the way down Do the samefor the other rear door The rear door locks will now work normally Le...

Страница 65: ...rom your vehicle You may needto stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transm...

Страница 66: ...h vehicle can have only twotransmitters matched to it You can match your transmitterto as many 1997 General Motors vehiclesas you own as longas they have the sameremote Keyless Entry System Contact yo...

Страница 67: ...cle If the transmitterdoes not work try synchronizingthe transmitterwith the receiver I Synchronization Your remote Keyless Entry Systemis equipped with a security system that prevents anyone from rec...

Страница 68: ...ed with the setting on any airflow selection except MAX That will force outsideair into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel openthem all the way If you have air outlets on...

Страница 69: ...is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system The system is armed once the key is removed from the ignition Passlock enables fuel if the ignition l...

Страница 70: ...Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towinga Traile...

Страница 71: ...TART E This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to RUN fornormal driving Note that even if the engine is not running the positions ACCESSO...

Страница 72: ...ur shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only I NOTICE Don t tryto shift to PARK...

Страница 73: ...al all the way to the floor and holdingit there as you hold thekey in STARTfor about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but thenstops again do the same thing but this timekeep the pedal downf...

Страница 74: ...o much gasoline 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then Try pushingyour acceleratorpedal all the wayto the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in STARTfor about three seconds...

Страница 75: ...ine In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolantheater can help You ll geteasier starting and better fuel economy duringengine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a m...

Страница 76: ...the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your Chevro...

Страница 77: ...everis not fullyin PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle...

Страница 78: ...ile your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after yourvehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get outof snow ice or sand without damaging y...

Страница 79: ...m h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power bu lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can useit on very steephills or in deep snow or mud l fthe selector lever is p...

Страница 80: ...THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D acceleratorall the way down 0 When driving on hilly winding roads 0 When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel eco...

Страница 81: ...h I NOTICE If your frontwheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if yo...

Страница 82: ...accelerator pedal THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 AND FIFTH 9 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let upon the clutch pedal asyou press theacceleratorpedal To stop let up...

Страница 83: ...will showyou when to shiftto the next higher gear for the bestfuel economy InCanada the Up Shift Light will not be functional on vehicles with the 2 2Lengine When this light comes on you can shift to...

Страница 84: ...system warning light will come on To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move t...

Страница 85: ...hicle won t move even when you reon fairlylevel ground use the steps that follow If you re pullinga trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 Move the shift lever into the PARK P position like this...

Страница 86: ...h force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficultto pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torquelock set the parking brake and then shift into P...

Страница 87: ...on Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn...

Страница 88: ...iousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in acollision Your vehicle was damaged when drivin...

Страница 89: ...with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard inthe Index A CAUTION t can be dangerousto get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the par...

Страница 90: ...se the window press and hold the switch forward With power windows switches on the center console control each of the windows whenthe ignition is on In addition in four door models each rear passenger...

Страница 91: ...to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel holdthe steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to loc...

Страница 92: ...turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you rel...

Страница 93: ...mentpanel also will be on Flash To Pass This feature lets you useyour high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass To use it pull the turn signal multifunctionlever tow...

Страница 94: ...ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them I f they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snowor i...

Страница 95: ...ed the wipers will stop To wash your windshield pull the stalk with the wiper symbol on it toward you one time The wipers will clear IA CAUTION c In freezing weather don t use your washer until the wi...

Страница 96: ...erator Thiscan really helpon long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h 0 Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou can t drivesafely at a steady speed So don t use yo...

Страница 97: ...n and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to t...

Страница 98: ...l There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the acceleratorpedal to get to a higher speed Push the SETbutton at the endof the lever then release the button and the acceleratorpedal You ll now cru...

Страница 99: ...ll you may have to brakeor shift to a lower gear to keep your speeddown Of course applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this too much trouble and don t u...

Страница 100: ...ytime Running Lamps Automatic Light Control Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many differentdriving conditio...

Страница 101: ...off and your high beam headlamps will come on at reduced brightness To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake The DRL will stay off until yourelease the parking brake As with anyveh...

Страница 102: ...off after about40 seconds or when the ignition is turned on after all the doors have been closed If the ignition has been off for less than two minutes the lampsinside your vehicle will stay on for ab...

Страница 103: ...the switch againto turn off Battery Saver Your Chevrolet is equipped with a battery saverfeature designed to protect your vehicle s battery When anyinterior lamp trunk reading dome glove box etc is le...

Страница 104: ...f your vehicleis left with the ignitionoff for over 24 days the battery power to the clock and audio system will turn offto reduce the battery drain When the ignition is turned on again battery power...

Страница 105: ...choose the mirror you want to adjust Adjust the driver s side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver s door To adjust your passenger s side mirror sit in the driver s seat and have a pas...

Страница 106: ...they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hita vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes To open the center console...

Страница 107: ...e net It can help keep them from fallingover during sharp turnsor quick starts and stops Unclipa corner of the convenience net to fit larger objects behind the net then re clip it to secure them in pl...

Страница 108: ...y That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element To clean the front ashtray push down on the snuffer plate lift the ashtray out then empty it To clean the rear ashtray open it...

Страница 109: ...ilure Convertible Top If Equipped The following steps explain the properoperationof your convertibletop NOTICE 0 0 0 Remove any items from the convertible top storage areabefore you lower the top Even...

Страница 110: ...Turn the ignition to the RUN position Lower the side door windows to avoid wear to the weatherstrips Push the button in the latch handle and turn the handle downto unhook the latch pins from the hole...

Страница 111: ...o the locked position Installing the Boot I 1 1 From inside the vehicle pull the tab on therear seat to fold down the seat See Fold Down Rear Seat in the Index 2 Open the trunk and remove both boot si...

Страница 112: ...panel Place the rearflap of the boot side cover in the trunk lid opening aligning the eyelet C over the boot snapball stud D 4 Attach thetwo snaps on theinside flap of the side cover tothe top of the...

Страница 113: ...d the lowered top 6 Go to the rear of the vehicle Place the boot center cover alongthe trunk lid opening Alignone snap on the corner of the bootto the ball stud and push forward Repeat for other snap...

Страница 114: ...icle P u l lthe snap knobs rearward to disengage the rear center cover Carefully tuck the center boot behind the rear seatback Make sure that the center cover is not covering the rear seatback latch T...

Страница 115: ...rear of the side boot cover from the snapball stud D Raise the back of the boot side cover to unhook the tab A from the slot B in thequartert r i mpanel Do the same on the other side Storeboth boot s...

Страница 116: ...er the door windowsto avoid wearto the weatherstrips 5 Push the handle forward toward the windshield and hold it until the convertibletop is fully raised and the latch pins are all the wayin the holes...

Страница 117: ...you to safely drive the vehicle until you can get the top repaired Raising the convertibletop manually should only bedone in an emergency andrequires two people Before you dothese steps check to make...

Страница 118: ...s section 6 Lower the door windows completely If the power windows do not work leave the doors open 7 Position one person on each side of the vehicle Carefully lift the topby grasping the front corner...

Страница 119: ...up the top so the pins are even with theholes 9 Pull down on the top and rotate the latch handle up to lock the convertibletop Be sure the top is latched securely 10 Press the bypass switch up to the...

Страница 120: ...The Instrument Panel Your Information System hW W I W I...

Страница 121: ...safely and economically The main components of your instrumentpanel are 1 Instrument Panel Intensity Control 2 Turn Signal MultifunctionLever 3 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 4 Ignition Switch 5 Winds...

Страница 122: ...uipped withone of these instrument panel clusters which include indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument pa...

Страница 123: ...Optional Cluster...

Страница 124: ...rn it back so the numbers may not be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new onecan be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be B...

Страница 125: ...happens Gages can indicate when there may be or isa problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle...

Страница 126: ...ions The light tells youif there is an electricalproblem The system check includesthe air bag sensor theair bag modules the wiring andthe crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on th...

Страница 127: ...s on could drain your battery If you mustdrive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your Chev...

Страница 128: ...ans you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when youstart your engine and it will stay on for three seconds That s normal...

Страница 129: ...o turn thesystem back on move the shift lever back to a position other than FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 The warning light should go off See Enhanced Traction System in the Index for more information The warni...

Страница 130: ...to RUN If the light doesn t comeon then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 9 H TEMP Your vehicle is equipped with oneof these gages...

Страница 131: ...em is called OBD I1 On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissionsare at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment In Cana...

Страница 132: ...d serviceis required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detectedon your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the LightIs Fla...

Страница 133: ...f Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine notto run as efficiently as designed You...

Страница 134: ...atest to show you it is working but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START Ifit doesn tcome on with the ignition on you may have a problem with thefuse or bulb Have it fixed right...

Страница 135: ...system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Up Shift Light Manual Transaxle SHIFT Check Gages Light CHECK GAGES I I This light comes on when you needto shift...

Страница 136: ...he service station the gaspump shuts off before 0 It takes a little moreor less fuel to fill up than the the gage readsFULL F gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half f...

Страница 137: ...ging andDefrostingWindows Audio Systems Settingthe Clock for Systems without AutomaticTone Control Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control AM FM Stereo AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape...

Страница 138: ...fan speed and counterclockwise to decrease fan speed To turn the fan off turnthe mode knob all the way counterclockwise In any othersetting the fan will run continuously TemperatureKnob The center kno...

Страница 139: ...f the air to go to thefloor ducts and half to the defroster and side window vents DEFROST This setting directs most of the air through the defroster andside window vents Some of the air goes to the fl...

Страница 140: ...wo ways Some air is directed through the instrument panel outlets Most of the air is directed through thefloor ducts and a little to the defrost andside window vents FLOOR This setting sends most of t...

Страница 141: ...can use BI LEVEL with the temperature knob in the middle and the A C button pushedin The system will bringin outside air anddirect slightly warmer air to your lower body You maynotice this temperatur...

Страница 142: ...n the air conditioning fan is running 0 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snowor any otherobstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of...

Страница 143: ...aim the side vents toward the side windows For increased airflowto the side vents close the center vents Rear Window Defogger If Equipped The rear window defogger uses a warming gridto remove fog from...

Страница 144: ...press and hold the right arrow on theSEEK button until the correct minute appears Press and hold the left arrow on the SEEK button until the correct hour appears Setting the Clockfor Systems with Auto...

Страница 145: ...pushbuttonslet you returnto your favorite stations You can set up to 14stations seven AM and seven FM Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 5 Press an...

Страница 146: ...the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the soundto the frontor rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Play...

Страница 147: ...addition to the four stations already set up to three more stations may bepreset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just 3 Press anytwo adjoiningpushbuttons at the same t...

Страница 148: ...tions when a tape is inserted The display will show an arrow to show which sideof the tape is playing REV Press the SEEK arrow pointing to the left and the tape will reverse rapidly until you press th...

Страница 149: ...ou drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise atany particular speed The volume level should always sound the sameto you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV turn...

Страница 150: ...number P1 P6 will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed In FM mode this function will scan through both FMl and FM2 preset stations andFM1 or FM2 will appear on the display Setting...

Страница 151: ...direction arrow While the tape is playing use the VOL AUTO TONE BAL FADE BASSand TREB controls just as you do for the radio Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted The disp...

Страница 152: ...other partof the tape Pressthe button againto return to playingspeed The radio will playthe last selected station while the tape advances AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in th...

Страница 153: ...the tape symbol on the display will flash fortwo secondsindicating the feature is active Turn the radio on andinsert the adapter This override featurewill remain active until EJECT is pressed AM FM S...

Страница 154: ...o stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the rightor left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while see...

Страница 155: ...on is weak or noisy you may want to decreasethe treble Push these knobsback into their storedpositions when you re not usingthem AUTO TONE This feature allows you tochoosepreset bass andtreble equaliz...

Страница 156: ...r the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track If you hold the buttonor press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc The sound willmute while seeking REV 4 Press an...

Страница 157: ...eature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system It is recommended that you readthrough all nine steps before starting the procedure NOTE If...

Страница 158: ...ode contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature 1 Turn the ignitionto ACCESSORY or RUN 2 T u r n the radio off 3 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down 4 Press MN and 000 will...

Страница 159: ...n be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio toa safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing lossor damage 0 Adjust...

Страница 160: ...bs of the cleaner cassette turn A scrubbing actioncleaningcassette is available through your Chevrolet dealership When using a cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning b...

Страница 161: ...er to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping theouter edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast anten...

Страница 162: ...f i NOTES...

Страница 163: ...ontrol of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain andon Wet Roads City Driving 4 22 4 23 4 24 4 24 4 26 4 31 4 33 4 36 4 43 Freeway Drivin...

Страница 164: ...ey might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in...

Страница 165: ...ever to drink alcohol and thendrive But what ifpeople do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person andsituation here is...

Страница 166: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limitfor all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after threeto six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve...

Страница 167: ...l in a person s systemcan make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that perso...

Страница 168: ...onds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h...

Страница 169: ...al mayget harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the bra...

Страница 170: ...nly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer wi...

Страница 171: ...hanced Traction System ETS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only when the transaxle shift lever is in the REVERSE R THIRD 3 or OVERDRIVE...

Страница 172: ...limit wheel spin You can turn the system back on at any time by moving the shift lever to any position other than FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 The Enhanced Traction System warning light shouldgo off Braking in...

Страница 173: ...ed to reduce your speedas you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speedso you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasona...

Страница 174: ...reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off RoadRecovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder whi...

Страница 175: ...y indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not...

Страница 176: ...to the right If you re being passed makeit easy for the Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t h...

Страница 177: ...curs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other materialis on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important toslow dow...

Страница 178: ...low A A down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps canlight up onlyso much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals Night dri...

Страница 179: ...dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approachingheadlamp...

Страница 180: ...enly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Evenif your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can makeit harder to see r...

Страница 181: ...r y to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hitthem A CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work 1 aswellinaquickstopandmaycausepullingto one side You could lose con...

Страница 182: ...n t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down whenit is raining DrivingThrough Deep Standing ater NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water wa...

Страница 183: ...city map and plan yourtrip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross country trip 0 T r y to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy S...

Страница 184: ...o blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly...

Страница 185: ...comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is yourvehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s readyto go If it needs service have itdone before starting out...

Страница 186: ...e the road inless than a second and vou could crash and be injured What can youdo about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicleis well ventila...

Страница 187: ...h the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the workof slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn twork well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hil...

Страница 188: ...all brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a smallshovel a flashlight a redcloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving un...

Страница 189: ...s to fall Try to avoid driving on wetice until salt and sandcrews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution If you have the Enhanced Traction Syst...

Страница 190: ...ippery spots The road mightbe fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwiseclear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can treach around clumps of trees behindb...

Страница 191: ...yourself and your passengers safe 0 Turn on your hazard flashers 0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped bythe snow 0 Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around...

Страница 192: ...as longas you must This saves fuel Whenyou run the engine make itgo a little faster than just idle Thatis push the acceleratorslightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the ba...

Страница 193: ...e front wheels on a dolly Set the parking brake Open thefuse Dane1on the driver s sideof the I I instrument panel Remove the fuse labeled CLS PCM This will keep your battery from draining while towing...

Страница 194: ...will keep your battery from draining while towing Turn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL N Release the parking brake When youare finished towing mak...

Страница 195: ...edge of the driver s door tells you the Do not tow your vehicle from the rear Your proper size speed rating and recommendedinflation pressures for the tires on yourvehicle It also gives you vehicle co...

Страница 196: ...dthe GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle WeightRating GAWR for either the front or rearaxle And if you do have a heavy load you shouldspread it out Don tcarry more than 132 lbs 60kg in your trunk...

Страница 197: ...wall of your trunk You can use theseanchors totie down lighter loads They re not strong enough for heavy things however so put them as far forward as you can in the trunk or rear area CAUTION Continue...

Страница 198: ...section Ask your Chevrolet dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and resultin costlyrepairs notcovered...

Страница 199: ...What s more the trailer adds considerablyto wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do here are some importantpoints 0 There are many different law...

Страница 200: ...t ChevroletMotor Division Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer CommunicationCentre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Onta...

Страница 201: ...he driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the co...

Страница 202: ...you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good...

Страница 203: ...ns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal wellin advance Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer The g...

Страница 204: ...g Pay particular attentionto the engine coolant gage If the indicatoris in the redarea turn off theair conditioning if you havethis option to reduce engine load see Engine Overheating inthe Index Park...

Страница 205: ...his Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt cooling system and brakeadjustment Each of these is covered in this manual an...

Страница 206: ...NOTES...

Страница 207: ...problems that can occur on theroad 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 1 4 Hazard WarningFlashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 22 5 23 5 34 5 35 If a Tire GoesFlat Changi...

Страница 208: ...l lamps will flash on and off Movethe switch to the right to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and ev...

Страница 209: ...ying to start your Chevrolet by pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle even if you have a manual transaxle Andif you have an automatic transaxle itwon t start thatway I aCAUTION Batteries can...

Страница 210: ...axlein PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL N before settingthe parking brake 3 Turn off the ignitionon both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessoriesplugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all l...

Страница 211: ...resent Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin flushthe place with water and get medical help immediately 6 Check that...

Страница 212: ...metal Connectit to the positive terminal of the good battery Use aremote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t l...

Страница 213: ...attery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run 12 T r y to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it the engine for a while won t start after a few tries it probably ne...

Страница 214: ...lustrationsmay not becorrect Before you do anything turnon the hazard warning flashers When youcall tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed with sling type equipment That your vehicl...

Страница 215: ...ever get under yourvehicle after it has been liftedby the tow truck Always secure thevehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead being towed A...

Страница 216: ...read all the information in Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section Attach T hook chains into theslots in the bottom of the floor pan just behind thefront wheels on both sides These slots are to b...

Страница 217: ...amage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle towheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle untiladequate clearanceis obtained between the g...

Страница 218: ...rmation in Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section Also be sure to use the proper hookup for your particular vehicle Attach T hookchains on bothsides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the fram...

Страница 219: ...roughsurfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise vehicle untiladequate clearanceis o...

Страница 220: ...turn itoff and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no signof steam orcoolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquid...

Страница 221: ...in a trafficjam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving OVERDRIVE D for four speed automatic or DRIVE D for three speed automatictransaxles If you no longer have the over...

Страница 222: ...2 2 LEngine 2 4 L Engine A Coolant Surge Tank with PressureCap B Electric Engine Fan A CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep h...

Страница 223: ...nbe very hot Don t touch them Ifyou do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it couldlose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned...

Страница 224: ...essure cap is cool before youdo it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information Steam andscalding liquidsfrom a hot cooling system canblow out and burn you badly They are underpressure and if...

Страница 225: ...get toohot but you wouldn t getthe overheat warning Your engine couldcatch fire and you or others could beburned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE In cold weather water can f...

Страница 226: ...nt surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly about one quarter turn to the left and then stop If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means...

Страница 227: ...ure cap off start the engine andlet it run until you canfeel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan By this time the coolant levelinside the coolant surge tank may be lower I...

Страница 228: ...side Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steeringwheel firmly Steer to maintain laneposition and then gently braketo a stop wellout of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularlyon...

Страница 229: ...to change your tire To help prevent thevehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn...

Страница 230: ...Removing the Spare Tire anc m 01s Lift and removethe cover See Compact SpareTire later in this sectionfor more information about the compact spare...

Страница 231: ...lift off the adapter and remove the spare tire A A Remove thejack and wheel wrenchfrom the trunk Your vehicle s jack and wheel wrenchare stored in afoam tray Remove the band around the jack The tools...

Страница 232: ...wheel wrench remove the plastic nut caps if equipped 2 On some models a cover plate must be removed to find the wheel nuts Carefully use the wedge end of the wheel wrenchto pry it off nuts Don t remo...

Страница 233: ...t wheel well The rear notch is 8 inches 20cm forward from the rear wheel well If your vehicle hasflared side moldings both front and rear notches are 18inches 46 cm from the wheel wells Position theja...

Страница 234: ...the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure tofit the jack lift head into the properlocation beforeraising your vehicle I NOTICE Do not jackor l...

Страница 235: ...ewheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the...

Страница 236: ...el could fall off causing a serious accident 8 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded endof the nuts toward the wheel Tighteneach nut by hand or with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against...

Страница 237: ...tightened witha torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightenedwheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in t...

Страница 238: ...p or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place I I H L A Wrench B Jack C Flat Road Tire D Adapter E Extension F WingBolt G Cover H Nut Storethe flat tire in th...

Страница 239: ...ose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full sizetire as soon as you can See Compact Sp...

Страница 240: ...ant Of course it s best to replace your spare witha full size tire as soon asyou can Your spare willlast longer and be ingood shape in case you needit again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed...

Страница 241: ...shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First tur...

Страница 242: ...b NOTES...

Страница 243: ...6 25 6 28 Fuel Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic TransaxleFluid Except 2 4L Code T Engine Automatic TransaxleFluid 2 4L Code T Engine Only Manual Transa...

Страница 244: ...u wantto do some of your ownservicework you ll want to use the proper Chevrolet ServiceManual It tells you much more about how to serviceyour Chevrolet than this manualcan To order the proper service...

Страница 245: ...you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the aifflow aroundit This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check wit your Chevrolet dealer before adding equipment...

Страница 246: ...orilyon fuels meeting federal specifications but emissioncontrol system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a s...

Страница 247: ...use it It can corrode metal partsin your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in...

Страница 248: ...parks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The cap is behind a hinged door on the right side of your vehicle While refueling hang the tethered cap inside the fuel door by placing the fuelca...

Страница 249: ...he Outside of Your Chevrolet in the Index When you put thecap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can deter...

Страница 250: ...and tools away from any underhood electric fan I A C IUTION that rn can get on hot t j n e parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshieldwasher and othe...

Страница 251: ...icate thehood latch at least once a year properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood propfrom the slot in the hood and returnthe prop to its retainer Lower the hoo...

Страница 252: ...oolant Surge Tank D Engine Oil Fill CapDipstick G Air Cleaner B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E BrakeFluidReservoir H Battery C Automatic Transaxle Fluid E HydraulicClutchFluid I Windshield Washer Di...

Страница 253: ...nt Surge Tank E Brake Fluid Reservoir H Air Cleaner B Engine Oil Fill Cap F Hydraulic Clutch Fluid I Windshield Washer C Engine Oil Dipstick Reservoir If Equipped Fluid Reservoir D Power Steering Flui...

Страница 254: ...st be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Check theoil here if you have a 2 2L engine Check theoil here if you have a 2 4L engine The dipstick s handle will be a yellow ring Turn off the engi...

Страница 255: ...ICE much oil that the oil level gets above the upper When to Add Oil If the oilis at or below theADD mark then you ll need to addat least one quart of oil But you must use the mark that shows the prop...

Страница 256: ...ymbol This symbol indicates that theoil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use anyoil which does not carrythis Starburstsymbol If you change your own oil be sure you use...

Страница 257: ...on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils suchas SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engineoil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Sta...

Страница 258: ...pbghway maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500miles 12 500 km or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle witha fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine...

Страница 259: ...ttery To check or replace thefilter remove the screwsthat hold the cover on and lift the cover Be sure to reinstall the air cleaner filter and replace thecover tightly Refer to the Maintenance Schedul...

Страница 260: ...when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid Except 2 4L Code T Engine When to Check and Change A good timeto check your automatic transaxlefluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both t...

Страница 261: ...ing 0 When outsidetemperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quitea while In heavy traffic especiallyin hot weather 0 While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at no...

Страница 262: ...ed ring Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way waitthree seconds and then pull it back outagain 3 Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the...

Страница 263: ...the correct fluid level is obtained push the described under How to Check dipstick back in all the way Automatic Transaxle Fluid 2 4L Code T Engine Only If you have the optional 2 4L Code T engine see...

Страница 264: ...theengine oil is changed However the fluid in your manualtransaxle doesn t require changing How to Check Because this operationcan bea little difficult you may choose to have this doneat your Chevrole...

Страница 265: ...the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and 2 Push it back in all theway and removeit clean it with a rag or paper towel 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and readthe lower level The fluidlevel...

Страница 266: ...o lock the dipstick in place Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkagein your vehicleis self adjusting The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid It isn t a good id...

Страница 267: ...with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50mixture of water and DEX COOL coolant will 0 Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C...

Страница 268: ...ng mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine couldcatch fire and you or others could beburned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOL coolant NOTICE If...

Страница 269: ...hen the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot When y...

Страница 270: ...p make sure it is tight Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE Your surge tank cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installedto prevent coolantloss and possible enginedamage from over...

Страница 271: ...rk If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the levelup to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the properfluid...

Страница 272: ...is full NOTICE a a a a When usingconcentratedwasher fluid follow the manufacturer s instructionsfor addingwater Don t mixwater with ready to use washer fluid Water can causethe solutionto freeze and d...

Страница 273: ...brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn ta good ideato top off your brakefluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when yourlinings are worn then you ll havetoo much...

Страница 274: ...l or they may not even work at all This could causea crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral ba...

Страница 275: ...applied or lightly applied This does not mean somethingis wrong with your brakes See CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Pro...

Страница 276: ...and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicl...

Страница 277: ...see Theft Deterrent Feature inthe Index Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your Chevroletdealer s service department Halogen Bulbs 1 Batteries have aci...

Страница 278: ...that hold the shield in place 2 Remove the other bolt that anchors the headlamp assembly Pull the headlamp assembly toward the front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly When replacing the driv...

Страница 279: ...legof the headlamp bracket is properly seated into the wedge shaped retainer Rear Exterior Bulbs Taillamps and Rear Turn Signal Lamps For the typeof bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs in the Index The...

Страница 280: ...assembly from the fascia Remove the bulb from the socket by turning it one quarter ofa turn counterclockwise Replace the bulb and bulb assembly by reversing these steps Back up Lamps Coupe If you have...

Страница 281: ...the bulb assembly Interior Lamps Dome Lamp With Integral Reading Lamps To replace a bulb do the following 1 Insert a flat screwdriverinto the slot at the rear of the lens 2 With the screwdriver push...

Страница 282: ...tall a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2 toward the driver sside of the vehicle Tires Your new Chevrolet comes with high quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions...

Страница 283: ...be Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label whichis on the rear edge of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressuresfor your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehic...

Страница 284: ...wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tiresor wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this sectionfor more informa...

Страница 285: ...e in the Index When It s Time forNew Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6 mm or less of trea...

Страница 286: ...an all season tread design theTPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If youever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the samesize load range sp...

Страница 287: ...ce Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade isa comparative rating based on the wearrate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For examp...

Страница 288: ...els on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at thefactory togive you the longest tirelife and bestoverallperformance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if...

Страница 289: ...ling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more inf...

Страница 290: ...the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retightenthem If the contact continues slow down untilit stops Driving too fast or spinning thewheels...

Страница 291: ...inylor leather Here are some cleaning tips 1 Always readthe instructions on the cleaner label 2 Clean up stains as soon as youcan before they set 3 Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean ar...

Страница 292: ...h Cleaning shouldstart at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth When you cleana stain from fabric immediately dry the area witha blow drye...

Страница 293: ...250ml of lukewarm water If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner d Things like tar asphalt and shoe polishwill stainif you don t get themoff quickly Usea clean cloth and a vinymeather cleane...

Страница 294: ...and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the out...

Страница 295: ...rface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasionalwaxing or mild polishing of your Chevrolet by hand may be necessary to remove re...

Страница 296: ...do it in partial shade Use a mild soap lukewarm water anda soft sponge A chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top and a brush can chafe the threads in the top fabric Don t use detergents harsh clea...

Страница 297: ...r vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbidetire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surfaceof these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with...

Страница 298: ...have corrosionprotection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and otherdebris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame...

Страница 299: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 57 i...

Страница 300: ...erviceParts labels and thecertificatesof title and registration Engine Identification The 8th characterin your VINis the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and rep...

Страница 301: ...ircuit until the problem is fixed The wiring circuits in yourvehicle are protected from short circuits by a combinationof fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chan...

Страница 302: ...and pull the door forward Makesure to insert the tabs when replacing the cover Fuse TURN B U F P INJ CLUSTER CLS PCM RR DFOG 0 2 HTR Usage Exterior Lamps Back up Lamps Fuel Pump Fuel Injectors Instrum...

Страница 303: ...less Entry Alarm Module Interior Lamps Warning Chimes Cruise Control Left Headlamp CigaretteLighter Horn Interior Lamps Diagnostic Connector Fuse INST LPS STOP HAZ PWR WIN DOW PCM IGN INT LAMP FOG LAM...

Страница 304: ...kthe fuses Fuse IGN BATT 1 BATT 2 ABS Usage Ignition Switch Circuits Power ACC Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits Electronic Variable Orifice Steering Anti Lock Brake System COOLING FAN Engine Coolin...

Страница 305: ...4 0quarts 3 8 L Automatic Transaxle 4 Speed Automatic Transaxle Not Owner Serviceable Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 quarts 7 0 L After Complete Overhaul 10 0quarts 9 5 L Whendraining or replacing to...

Страница 306: ...ACTypeA 1172C Engine Oil Filter 2 2L ACType PF 47 2 4L ACType PF 44 Spark Plugs 2 2L AC Type 41 928 Gap 1 52mm 0 060 inch 2 4L ACType 41 910 Gap 1 52mm 0 060 inch Windshield Wiper Blade Sheppard s Hoo...

Страница 307: ...Coupe 53 2 inches 135 1cm Sedan 54 9 inches 139 4 cm Convertible 53 9 inches 136 9 cm Width Height Wheelbase Coupe 104 1inches 264 4cm Sedan 104 1inches 264 4 cm Convertible 104 1inches 264 4 cm Front...

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Страница 309: ...vices Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selectingthe Right Schedule P a r tB Owner Checks and Services At EachFuel Fill At Least Once a Month At Least Twice a Year At Least Once a Year 7 46 7 46 7 46 7...

Страница 310: ...ures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the airwe breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflationcan increase the level of emissions from your vehicle...

Страница 311: ...ublishes See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in...

Страница 312: ...hevrolet dealer The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in P a r tD Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these A l l parts should be replaced and allnecessary repairs done before yo...

Страница 313: ...se conditions cause engine oil to break down sooney Short Trip CityIntervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil andFilter Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Chassis Lubrication Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 k...

Страница 314: ...or every 12months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Recirculation EGR System Inspection 2 2L Code 4 engine only Air Cleaner Filter Repla...

Страница 315: ...intenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle suseful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performe...

Страница 316: ...CTUALMILEAGE 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs fi...

Страница 317: ...AGE 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See...

Страница 318: ...sary An EmissionControl Service See footnote I DATE 1 ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BEI 18 000 Miles 30 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService...

Страница 319: ...iles 40 000 km 0Change eng eoil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components orevery 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 17Rotate...

Страница 320: ...SERVICEDBY 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirs...

Страница 321: ...mission Control Service See footnote T 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y...

Страница 322: ...every 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE...

Страница 323: ...footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote c 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every...

Страница 324: ...rs See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 7 1 50 00...

Страница 325: ...service If you do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions thefluid andfilter do not requirechanging Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 51 000...

Страница 326: ...components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE S...

Страница 327: ...ir cleaner filter An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emissio...

Страница 328: ...GE SERVICEDBY 66 000Miles 110 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate ti...

Страница 329: ...BY I 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst See...

Страница 330: ...essary An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 7 2 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Servic...

Страница 331: ...SERVICEDBY 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs fi...

Страница 332: ...months whichever occl 3 f An Emission Control Service 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis comp...

Страница 333: ...gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote ElInspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 2 2L Code 4 engine only An Emission Control Service See footnote 0...

Страница 334: ...96 000 Miles 140 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first See footn...

Страница 335: ...L MILEAGE 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires except 2 4L Code 0Replace spark plugs T engine An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service 0Change automatic transaxle fluid an...

Страница 336: ...terdo not require changing Manual transaxlefluid doesn t require change delivery service DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refillcooling system or every60 months s...

Страница 337: ...ntenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be perform...

Страница 338: ...in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote tACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first A...

Страница 339: ...e Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 30 000 Miles 50000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lu...

Страница 340: ...ecirculation EGR system 2 2LCode 4 engine only An Emission ControlService I I I 1 DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs...

Страница 341: ...See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 1 DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 50 000...

Страница 342: ...changing Manual transaxlefluid doesn t require change delivery service 52 500 Miles 87500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate...

Страница 343: ...for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control S...

Страница 344: ...dexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information Seefootnote I I I 1 DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first...

Страница 345: ...ver occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engine oil...

Страница 346: ...Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system 2 2L Code 4 engine only 7 Rotate tires See Tire Ins...

Страница 347: ...n in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires except2 4L Code 0Replace spark...

Страница 348: ...ndfilter do notrequire changing Manual transaxlefluid doesn t require change I I I 1 DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months sin...

Страница 349: ...he engine oil level and addthe proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and addcoolant mixture if nec I ssary S...

Страница 350: ...ks A fluid loss may indicate a problem Have the system inspected andrepair if needed Automatic Transaxle Check Except2 4L Code T Engine Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Tran...

Страница 351: ...injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply boththe parking brake see Parking Brake inthe Index if necessary and the regular brake...

Страница 352: ...try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normaleffort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle s BTSI needs service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking br...

Страница 353: ...cing downhill Keeping yourfoot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly removefoot pressure fro...

Страница 354: ...cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot sealsfor damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary I Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the bo...

Страница 355: ...nspected more often if your driving habits or conditionsresult in frequent braking CalipedKnuckle MaintenanceInspection If you operate your vehicle ina highly corrosive environment as indicated by the...

Страница 356: ...y GM Goodwrench DEX COOLTM or Havoline DEX COOLTM coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering System Manual Tr...

Страница 357: ...or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or eauivalent USAGE Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and...

Страница 358: ...r the maintenance interval Any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be addedon the followingrecord pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts You...

Страница 359: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENA PERFORN D 7 51...

Страница 360: ...MaintenanceRecord JNTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 361: ...rocedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Chevrolet Geo Roadside AssistanceProgram Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in anAlternative Dispute Resolu...

Страница 362: ...ve However if a concernhas not been resolvedto yourcomplete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss yourconcern with a member of dealershipmanagement Normally concerns can be quickly re...

Страница 363: ...help outsideof the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Islands...

Страница 364: ...nter P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Chevrolet please remember th...

Страница 365: ...oll free number will provide you over the phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone our advisors haveaccess to a nationwide network of...

Страница 366: ...junction with the coverage providedby the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligiblepurchasers of 1997 Chevrolet Geo passengercar and light duty trucks Please see yoursellingdealer for...

Страница 367: ...following available to give to theadvisor Vehicle IdentificationNumber VIN License plate number 0 Vehicle color 0 Vehicle location Telephone number where youcan be reached 0 Vehicle mileage 0 Descript...

Страница 368: ...e All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administeredby your Chevrolet Geo dealer service management Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs 0 0 Chevrolet Geo Courtesy Transportation i...

Страница 369: ...d party can assist in arriving at a solutionto a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretationof the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevroletvolunta...

Страница 370: ...Chevrolet Customer Assistance Centerat 1 800 222 1020 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO...

Страница 371: ...S TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifyingNHTSA orTransportCanada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevro...

Страница 372: ...vice Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehi...

Страница 373: ...97 15 00 Owner s Manual Without Portfolio 1997 10 00 1 9 9 7 G I I I I I I NOTE Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name and also the name ofthe personto whose attention the shipmen...

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Страница 375: ...Brake System Warning Light 2 70 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 2 1 AppearanceCare 6 48 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 57 ArbitrationProgram 8 9 Ashtrays 2 50 Audio Equipment Adding 3 23 AudioSystems 3...

Страница 376: ...9 Cassette Deck Service 7 41 Cassette Tape Player 3 10 3 13 Care 3 24 CDAdapterKit 3 17 CDCare 3 25 CDPlayer 3 17 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 21 Center Console Storage Area 2 48 Center High Mounted Stop...

Страница 377: ...Convertible Top Cleaning 6 54 Installing the Boot 2 53 Lowering 2 52 LoweringManually 2 59 Operation 2 51 Raising 2 58 Raising Manually 2 59 RemovingtheBoot 2 56 ConvexOutsideMirror 2 48 Coolant 6 25...

Страница 378: ...ning While Parked 2 31 Specifications 6 64 Starting Your 2 14 2 15 2 16 Engineoil 6 12 Adding 6 13 Additives 6 16 Checking 6 13 Used 6 16 What To Use 6 14 When to Change 6 16 Enhanced Traction System...

Страница 379: ...ance 8 4 High BeamHeadlamps 2 35 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Heating 3 5 Hitches Trailer 4 39 Hood Checking Things Under 6 8 Release 6 8 HydraulicClutch 6 24 Fluid 6 24 Prop 6 9...

Страница 380: ...9 CheckGages 2 77 ETS Active 2 72 4 9 ETSWarning 2 71 4 9 Interior 2 44 Low CoolantWarning 2 73 Oil Pressure Warning 2 76 PasslockTM Warning 2 77 Safety Belt Reminder 1 8 2 68 Loading YourVehicle 4 3...

Страница 381: ...Off Road Recovery 4 12 Oil Engine 6 12 Oil PressureWarning Light 2 76 Overdrive AutomaticTransaxle 2 22 OverheatingEngine 5 14 Owner Checks andServices 7 41 OwnerPublications Ordering 8 12 Paint Spot...

Страница 382: ...lacing Parts After a Crash 1 48 Systemcheck 7 42 Reverse Automatic Transaxle 2 20 Reverse ManualTransaxle 2 24 RightFrontPassengerPosition 1 22 Roadside Assistance 8 5 RoadsideAssistance Canadian 8 7...

Страница 383: ...Your Air Bag Equipped Chevrolet 1 27 SheetMetalDamage 6 55 Shift Lever 2 19 2 23 Shiftspeeds 2 25 Shifting AutomaticTransaxle 2 19 Service 6 2 Into Park P 2 27 Manual Transaxle 2 23 OutofPark 2 29 Sh...

Страница 384: ...iform Quality Grading 6 45 UsedReplacementWheel 6 47 Wear Indicators 6 43 Wheel Replacement 6 46 WhenIt sTime for New 6 43 B 10 TopStrap 1 38 TorqueLock 2 28 Torque Wheel Nut 5 31 6 63 Towing Front 5...

Страница 385: ...e 6 35 VentilationSystem 3 6 Visors Sun 2 50 Warning Devices 5 3 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 67 WasherFluid Windshield 6 30 Washing YourVehicle Weatherstrips Wheel Alignment Replacement Used...

Страница 386: ...4 L ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6 12 FUEL DOOR WINDSHIELD FLUIDRESERVOIR TIRES P6 30 RELEASE P5 22 BATTERY P6 35 REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE IF EQUIPPED P2 10 For detailed information refer to the page number list...

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