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Free

lockout assistance

Free

dead-battery assistance

Free

out-of-fuel assistance

Free

flat-tire change

Emergency

towing

(For vehicles purchased in Canada,

call 1-800-268-6800)

that provides in an emergency:

Bumper-to-Bumper

3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km)

Limited Warranty

Courtesy

Transportation

Every

2000

Monte Carlo

under warranty is

backed with the

following

services:

1-800-CHEV-USA

(For vehicles purchased in Canada,

call 1-800-268-6800)

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Страница 2: ...ehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 that provides in an emergency Bumper to Bumper 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km Limited Warranty Courtesy Transportation Every 2000 Monte Carlo under warr...

Страница 4: ...rior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Trunk Convenience Net If Equipped Accessory Power Outlet Auxiliary Power Connection OnStar System If Equipped Power Sunroof Option HomeLink Transmi...

Страница 5: ...riving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio The...

Страница 6: ...ent Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Table of Contents cont d Maintenance Schedule Servi...

Страница 7: ...e it to quickly find something you want to read Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information See Warranty...

Страница 8: ...tors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you se...

Страница 9: ...d a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that c...

Страница 10: ...thing that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read ot...

Страница 11: ...s have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSH...

Страница 12: ...Station Guide Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only 87 Octane or higher See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Secti...

Страница 13: ...Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Driver Position 1 21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Right Front Passenger Position 1 23...

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

Страница 15: ...e seat push the switch up or down To raise or lower the front portion of your seat push the front of the switch up or down To raise or lower the rear portion of your seat push the rear of the switch u...

Страница 16: ...t to a lower temperature Press HI to warm the seat to a higher temperature To turn this feature off place the switch in the center position Reclining Front Seatbacks Lift the lever to release the seat...

Страница 17: ...this The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The bel...

Страница 18: ...ack will move back and forth freely unless you come to a sudden stop Then it will lock into place If your vehicle is parked facing down a steep hill the seatback may not fold without some help from yo...

Страница 19: ...e rear seat area 2 Push the seatback upright to lock and slide the seat fully rearward to lock into its original position 3 The front passenger should try to move the seat back and forth to make sure...

Страница 20: ...into place Make sure it latches Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked into position Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly...

Страница 21: ...kle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces 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...

Страница 22: ...1 10 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it...

Страница 23: ...1 11 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield...

Страница 24: ...nt panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts...

Страница 25: ...ey work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up...

Страница 26: ...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 He...

Страница 27: ...the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you...

Страница 28: ...e under 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...

Страница 29: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase inju...

Страница 30: ...ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cau...

Страница 31: ...be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too...

Страница 32: ...sted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it...

Страница 33: ...n it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously inju...

Страница 34: ...ty belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right f...

Страница 35: ...f you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety be...

Страница 36: ...ble while still maintaining control of the vehicle CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts of...

Страница 37: ...l The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag S...

Страница 38: ...n air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle...

Страница 39: ...Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollo...

Страница 40: ...ormation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag D Air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air ba...

Страница 41: ...service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during im...

Страница 42: ...p shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 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...

Страница 43: ...ll up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you wo...

Страница 44: ...l 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 a...

Страница 45: ...the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and fo...

Страница 46: ...lastic 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 belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elast...

Страница 47: ...he shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the gui...

Страница 48: ...elt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safe...

Страница 49: ...a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not...

Страница 50: ...ash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110...

Страница 51: ...n selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An i...

Страница 52: ...ints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a fro...

Страница 53: ...orward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a conver...

Страница 54: ...ns for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within th...

Страница 55: ...in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in...

Страница 56: ...lt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the...

Страница 57: ...if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckl...

Страница 58: ...lpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint jus...

Страница 59: ...child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate an...

Страница 60: ...down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the c...

Страница 61: ...e you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follo...

Страница 62: ...if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckl...

Страница 63: ...t is 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 chil...

Страница 64: ...sed by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the...

Страница 65: ...in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the...

Страница 66: ...might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a...

Страница 67: ...lant Heater If Equipped 2 26 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 30 Parking Brake 2 31 Shifting Into PARK P 2 33 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 34 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 34 Engine Exhaust 2 35 Running...

Страница 68: ...ren in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the k...

Страница 69: ...Roadside Assistance Center at 1 800 CHEV USAR In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into you...

Страница 70: ...e This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off...

Страница 71: ...ocking and unlocking doors For your vehicle you may select and program one of the following four operating modes Mode 1 No automatic door lock or unlock Mode 2 Automatic all door lock when the transax...

Страница 72: ...this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of In...

Страница 73: ...n must be in OFF or ACC for the instant alarm to work When you press the horn button on the remote keyless entry transmitter your vehicle s headlamps will flash the horn will honk repeatedly and your...

Страница 74: ...erior lamps will remain on since a door is open Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a tr...

Страница 75: ...ogether Make sure the halves are together tightly so water won t get in 5 Resynchronize and then test the transmitter NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Stati...

Страница 76: ...o its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index D If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all th...

Страница 77: ...this Your ignition and transaxle will be locked And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of si...

Страница 78: ...d your vehicle s headlamps and back up lamps will flash for approximately two minutes When the alarm is armed the trunk may be opened with the remote keyless entry transmitter If you use the key to op...

Страница 79: ...as occurred since last arming Disarming with Your Key Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key to unlock the doors The light on the radio will go off to let you know the system is no longer...

Страница 80: ...ation shows how to reset or customize features after entering the main menu SETTINGS Display Current Settings OIL LIFE Oil Life Reset This feature allows you to reset the engine oil life monitor after...

Страница 81: ...on your vehicle LT DELAY Delayed Headlamp Illumination This feature allows the vehicle s headlamps and parking lamps to stay on for a fixed amount of time after you exit the vehicle To customize delay...

Страница 82: ...section or program the next feature available on your vehicle FOB LIGHT Remote Visual Verification This feature allows the exterior lights to flash when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used t...

Страница 83: ...d is received three chirps will be heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred since last arming See Content Theft Deterrent System in the Index The mode you selected is now set You can either e...

Страница 84: ...uctions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle CHIRP Horn Chirp Timer This feature allows you to choose between short or long horn chirp sounds when the remote key...

Страница 85: ...s entry transmitter to your vehicle To match the transmitter 1 Scroll using the SEEK up or down arrows until FOB PROG appears on the display 2 Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the submenu The cu...

Страница 86: ...and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index See your dealer for service...

Страница 87: ...key seems stuck in OFF and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is it all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard But turn...

Страница 88: ...electrical accessories such as the radio A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in OFF or ACC and the key is in the ignition Retained Accessory Power RAP With r...

Страница 89: ...3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try this Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down Then push your accelerator pedal all...

Страница 90: ...your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key i...

Страница 91: ...ed outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 vo...

Страница 92: ...between the front seats The above graphic is displayed on your instrument panel cluster Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle vehicles when you re in PARK P or NEUTRAL N to protect dr...

Страница 93: ...owing a Trailer in the Index Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You must fully apply your regular...

Страница 94: ...ith the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re D Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push your...

Страница 95: ...g in non highway scenarios i e city streets etc SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mou...

Страница 96: ...the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Parking Brake The parking brake is located to the lef...

Страница 97: ...RK P CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the ve...

Страница 98: ...rmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to I...

Страница 99: ...f the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You must fu...

Страница 100: ...ciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath D Your vehicle was damaged in a collision D Your vehicle...

Страница 101: ...engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking br...

Страница 102: ...ver s window switch has an express down feature This switch is labeled AUTO Tap the rear of the switch and the driver s window will open a small amount If the rear of the switch is fully pressed the w...

Страница 103: ...or you can lower it so that you re more comfortable while driving To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to...

Страница 104: ...or a lane change a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you sig...

Страница 105: ...eady wiping at low speed turn the band to LO For high speed wiping turn the band further to HI To stop the wipers turn the band to OFF You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wip...

Страница 106: ...uise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off CAUTION D Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a stea...

Страница 107: ...to the speed you want 3 Press the SET button on your steering wheel and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise c...

Страница 108: ...t D To slow down in very small amounts press the COAST button on the steering wheel briefly Each time you do this you ll go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Contr...

Страница 109: ...ment Panel Lights D Dome Lamp If you pull the knob out halfway it will turn on your parking lamps and your other operating lamps If you pull the knob all the way out your headlamps will then come on P...

Страница 110: ...icle s headlamps and parking lamps will turn on The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside your headlamps will go off and your DRL will come on...

Страница 111: ...ll come on again Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and cluster by turning the exterior lamp knob Turn the knob clockwise to increas...

Страница 112: ...e is canceled if you turn the ignition key to ON or press the power door lock switch so the lamps will dim right away When the ignition is on illuminated entry is inactive which means the courtesy lam...

Страница 113: ...anceled and the interior lamps will remain on since a door is open Parade Mode The instrument panel has an added feature called parade mode to assist you in seeing the instrument panel cluster and rad...

Страница 114: ...r having been left on for 10 minutes the headlamps and the parking lamps will flash three times They will remain on for one more minute before being turned off automatically Mirrors Adjust all the mir...

Страница 115: ...he left or right outside mirror press the top switch Press any of the four buttons located below the top switch to move the mirrors in the desired direction Adjust each mirror so you can see the side...

Страница 116: ...ou can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Ashtrays and Lighter The removable front ashtray is located on the console and fits into the cupholder The ashtray is removable...

Страница 117: ...Mirrors Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors the lamps come on when you open the cover Accessory Power Outlet Your vehicle has a 12 volt o...

Страница 118: ...fer to your service manual To order a service manual see Service Publications Ordering in the Index NOTICE Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from work...

Страница 119: ...r s guide is provided with the OnStar System For more information contact OnStar at 1 888 ONSTAR7 Assist Handle If Equipped An assist handle above the passenger door can be used when getting out of yo...

Страница 120: ...g it rearward or automatically by opening the power sunroof You will need to close the sunshade manually by sliding it forward To close the sunroof press the switch forward and hold until the sunroof...

Страница 121: ...gramming Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the HomeLinkR Transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 If you have not previously programmed a universal c...

Страница 122: ...repeated attempts consult your dealer Be sure to keep the original hand held transmitter in case you need to erase and reprogram the HomeLinkR Transmitter Operating the Transmitter Press and hold the...

Страница 123: ...e programmed button on the HomeLinkR Transmitter until the indicator light flashes rapidly about two seconds 6 Release the button then press it again to confirm it was programmed to the garage door op...

Страница 124: ...2 58 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Страница 125: ...ifunction Lever behind steering wheel C Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped D Hazard Switch E Audio System F Climate Controls G Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever H Ignition Switch I Steering Wheel...

Страница 126: ...ersion Shown Canadian Similar Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank an...

Страница 127: ...2 61 Optional Cluster United States Version Shown Canadian Similar...

Страница 128: ...be done But if it can t then it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Your trip odometer t...

Страница 129: ...is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stay...

Страница 130: ...is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If...

Страница 131: ...ssage center For more information see Battery Life Indicator in the Index Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other...

Страница 132: ...f it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light The anti lock brake system warning light should come on for a few second...

Страница 133: ...trol System in the Index for more information D If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will...

Страница 134: ...ing up hills it is normal for the temperature to fluctuate and approach the 250_F 122_C mark When the gage reads greater than 250_F 122_C the HOT COOLANT TEMP light will be illuminated in the message...

Страница 135: ...CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious...

Страница 136: ...ission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required D Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicl...

Страница 137: ...g a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly See Filling Your Tank in the Index It will take a few driving trips to turn...

Страница 138: ...y replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driv...

Страница 139: ...ing if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damag...

Страница 140: ...2 74 Fuel Gage United States Standard Cluster United States Optional Cluster Canada Standard Cluster Canada Optional Cluster...

Страница 141: ...have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank D The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition Message Ce...

Страница 142: ...ave a problem with your charging system If there is a problem with the charging system four chimes will sound when the message comes on The battery display will also stay on while the key is in ON unt...

Страница 143: ...oolant Four chimes will also sound The engine may overheat See Engine Coolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible LOW OIL PRESSURE This message is displayed when the engine...

Страница 144: ...are in a forward or reverse gear position you will also hear four chimes SECURITY This message is displayed to monitor the PasslockR system If the security message is displayed continuously while driv...

Страница 145: ...he system s monitor will be displayed and four warning chimes will sound When you have checked the tire pressures be sure to reset the tire inflation monitor See Tires in the Index SERVICE VEHICLE SOO...

Страница 146: ...eam headlamps The message will stay on approximately 60 seconds Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible See Bulb Replacement in the Index Driver Information Center DIC Option Sunroof Optional V...

Страница 147: ...he reset button can also be used to manually calibrate the compass See Manual Compass Calibration in the Index MODE Mode Button D Press this button to cycle through three modes of operation Off Compas...

Страница 148: ...ariance Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the Compass Temperature mode Press the RESET button for approximately five seconds The last entered variance zone number and VAR will be displayed Pre...

Страница 149: ...ration If the compass appears erratic and the calibration symbol does not appear you must manually put the compass into the calibration mode Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the Compass Tempe...

Страница 150: ...aveled with the remaining fuel The fuel economy used to calculate range is based on the last few hours of driving When in a low fuel condition the word LO is displayed D FUEL USED Trip Fuel Used This...

Страница 151: ...th Radio Data System 3 9 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Radio Data System RDS and Automatic Tone Control 3 17 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System RDS and Automati...

Страница 152: ...ture Knob The center knob on the control panel changes the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn this knob toward red clockwise for warmer air Turn it toward blue counterclockwise for...

Страница 153: ...This button is usable in all of the air delivery modes on the right knob An indicator on the button will light up when this button is selected RECIRCULATION Press this button to limit the amount of f...

Страница 154: ...assenger Slide the lever upward to raise the temperature Slide the lever downward to lower the temperature Passenger s Temperature Lever The lever on the right adjusts the air temperature on the passe...

Страница 155: ...ir This button is usable in all of the air delivery modes on the right knob An indicator on the button will light up when this button is selected RECIRCULATION Press this button to limit the amount of...

Страница 156: ...e warm enough You can turn the right knob on the control panel to BI LEV push the A C button on and move the temperature control to a comfortable setting Heating On cold days turn the right knob on th...

Страница 157: ...only run for about seven and one half minutes before turning off You can also turn the defogger off by turning the ignition off or by pressing the button again Do not attach anything like a temporary...

Страница 158: ...ay need to be replaced See Maintenance Schedule in the Index Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will...

Страница 159: ...ss and hold MN until the correct minute appears The clock may be set with the ignition on or off The clock symbol will appear on the display in time set mode To set the clock to the time of an FM stat...

Страница 160: ...ion at faster vehicle speeds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations SEEK Press the rig...

Страница 161: ...ch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will go blank To set the tone and speaker controls to the middle position press and hold the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is active The...

Страница 162: ...g RDS Mode Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS mode gives you many useful new features With RDS the radio can D Seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to...

Страница 163: ...lays If the cassette tape or compact disc player was being used the tape or compact disc will stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped INFO If the current station has a message...

Страница 164: ...sible should face to the right If the ignition is on but the radio is off the tape can be inserted and will begin playing A tape symbol is shown on the display whenever a tape is inserted If you hear...

Страница 165: ...last selected station while the tape reverses You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE SEEK and P SCAN controls FWD 4 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape...

Страница 166: ...ion on press and hold the TAPE AUX button to disable the tight loose tape sensing feature to enable play of some tape head cleaners and portable CD adapters The radio will display READY and flash the...

Страница 167: ...l appear on the display Each time you press AUTO VOL another volume setting LOW MEDIUM or HIGH will appear on the display NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot find out the vehicle speed...

Страница 168: ...n Press P SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop scanning SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner is in the P SCAN mode The channel number P1 P6 will appear with the frequency In FM mode this...

Страница 169: ...ay Turn the knob clockwise to move the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise to move the sound to the rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers The display w...

Страница 170: ...lays If the cassette tape or compact disc player was being used the tape or compact disc will stay in the player and resume play at the point where it stopped INFO If the current station has a message...

Страница 171: ...FM again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label...

Страница 172: ...to play the passage The display will show ET and the elapsed time FWD 4 Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track Press and hold this button for less than 2 seconds to advance at 6...

Страница 173: ...tive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJT Press this button to remove the disc The radio will play EJT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be load...

Страница 174: ...volume setting allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Turn this k...

Страница 175: ...hold the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is active The radio will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position TREBLE Press and release the P T...

Страница 176: ...er control is active The radio will produce one beep and display ALL with the level display in the middle position FADE Press and release the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display T...

Страница 177: ...r current programming Accessing RDS Mode 1 Push the SEEK TYPE button or turn the P TYPE LIST AUDIO knob to display the program type list 2 Turn knob either clockwise or counterclockwise to select a pr...

Страница 178: ...station with the selected PTY is not found the radio will return to the original station and display NONE If both SEEK TYPE and TRAF are on the radio will search for stations with traffic announcemen...

Страница 179: ...an arrow showing which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off first press EJT or DISP If CHK TAPE appears on the radio display the tape won t play because o...

Страница 180: ...ape SEEK and a positive number will appear on the display Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to work To forward through each selection press the righ...

Страница 181: ...The radio will play EJT may be activated with the radio off Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first CLEAN If this message appears on the display the cassette ta...

Страница 182: ...g for less than eight seconds If the PREV button or the left SEEK arrow is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current sel...

Страница 183: ...ing ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until you see the display you want then hold the button fo...

Страница 184: ...indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not operate if stolen Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature you can control certain radi...

Страница 185: ...lence the system Press it again to turn on the sound Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stati...

Страница 186: ...hanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your...

Страница 187: ...leaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold EJT for five...

Страница 188: ...t you do not damage the grid lines for the AM FM antenna There is enough space between the lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception Vehicle Customization S...

Страница 189: ...ving 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 11 Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 21 Ci...

Страница 190: ...ventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is goi...

Страница 191: ...alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive Bu...

Страница 192: ...e other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we...

Страница 193: ...in a person s system can 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 194: ...Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or thr...

Страница 195: ...et harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake ped...

Страница 196: ...els is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could Th...

Страница 197: ...aking Traction Control System 3800 V6 Engine Your vehicle is equipped with a Traction Control System that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates on...

Страница 198: ...lippery road conditions you should always leave the Traction Control System on But you can turn the system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in san...

Страница 199: ...he angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both con...

Страница 200: ...apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depend...

Страница 201: ...another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or...

Страница 202: ...rs are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the b...

Страница 203: ...n skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If y...

Страница 204: ...m headlamps behind you D Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles D Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light...

Страница 205: ...th misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much w...

Страница 206: ...suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to...

Страница 207: ...is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplani...

Страница 208: ...y to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and...

Страница 209: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy...

Страница 210: ...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 with the traffic flow Once you ar...

Страница 211: ...it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Chevrolet dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are s...

Страница 212: ...the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ven...

Страница 213: ...or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going d...

Страница 214: ...a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid 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 dri...

Страница 215: ...not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when yo...

Страница 216: ...ummon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe D Turn on your hazard flashers D Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow D Put on extra clothing or w...

Страница 217: ...htly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps...

Страница 218: ...carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options The other label is the Certification label found on the rear...

Страница 219: ...u put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash D Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the...

Страница 220: ...d read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability...

Страница 221: ...strictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have t...

Страница 222: ...carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 percent of the total loade...

Страница 223: ...water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road...

Страница 224: ...are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still w...

Страница 225: ...urn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need additional wiring Check with your dealer The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lan...

Страница 226: ...MATIC OVERDRIVE B Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both...

Страница 227: ...ulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling syst...

Страница 228: ...that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 22 If A Tire Goes Flat 5 22 Chan...

Страница 229: ...er 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 even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers press t...

Страница 230: ...TICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or j...

Страница 231: ...s This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty CAUTION...

Страница 232: ...has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelcoR battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add wate...

Страница 233: ...negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too CAUTION Fans or other moving en...

Страница 234: ...l the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 8 Attach the cable at leas...

Страница 235: ...r Vehicle CAUTION To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds D Never tow with dam...

Страница 236: ...rature Gage and Hot Coolant Temperature in the Index You also have a low coolant light on your instrument panel See Low Coolant Level in the Index Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emer...

Страница 237: ...it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liqui...

Страница 238: ...r conditioner is on turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highe...

Страница 239: ...System When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see 3400 V6 Engine A Coolant Recovery Tank B Electric Engine Cooling Fans 3800 V6 Engine A Coolant Recovery Tank B Electric Engine...

Страница 240: ...ntil it cools down When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank To check the coolant level look for the COLD mark on the side of the coola...

Страница 241: ...de in the Index NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radia...

Страница 242: ...in water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mix...

Страница 243: ...re thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling syste...

Страница 244: ...ator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press do...

Страница 245: ...eries II V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve A Clean the area around the engine oil fill tube and cap before removing Twist the oil fill tube with cap attached counterclockwise and remove...

Страница 246: ...pen the coolant air bleed valve or valves 3800 V6 Bleed Valve 3400 V6 engine There are two bleed valves One is located on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 3800...

Страница 247: ...the radiator is filled 6 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 7 If you have the 3800 V6 engine replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield A Remove the oil fill...

Страница 248: ...el is lower add more of the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 12 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this proced...

Страница 249: ...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 the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next p...

Страница 250: ...ing steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwis...

Страница 251: ...ve the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack an...

Страница 252: ...c nut caps with the wheel wrench They won t come off Then using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off If your vehicle has wheel nut caps remove them using...

Страница 253: ...from the rear edge of the front wheel opening in the cutout of the rocker panel molding Removing a flat rear tire the diagram shows you where to place your jack Use the notch B as a guide when positi...

Страница 254: ...ehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper loca...

Страница 255: ...places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or d...

Страница 256: ...ON Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to rep...

Страница 257: ...aced NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a...

Страница 258: ...ector guide back in the foam holder Place the cover back over the spare tire and tighten the center nut Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passeng...

Страница 259: ...ure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your f...

Страница 260: ...vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the whee...

Страница 261: ...els If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as l...

Страница 262: ...6 12 Engine Oil 6 18 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 24 Engine Coolant 6 28 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 28 Power Steering Fluid 6 29 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 31 Brakes 6 34 Ba...

Страница 263: ...ou want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manua...

Страница 264: ...r unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorse...

Страница 265: ...ervice station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emissi...

Страница 266: ...b or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehic...

Страница 267: ...er s side of your vehicle While refueling let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening To remove the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let...

Страница 268: ...g the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap 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 det...

Страница 269: ...the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete D Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Thin...

Страница 270: ...6 9 Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood...

Страница 271: ...you ll see A Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B Underhood Fuse Block C Engine Coolant Reservoir D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Transmission Fluid Dipstick F Brake Fluid Reservoir G Engine Air Cl...

Страница 272: ...Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B Underhood Fuse Block C Engine Coolant Reservoir D Power Steering Fluid Reservoir low in engine compartment E Transmission Fluid Dipstick F Brake Fluid Reservoir G...

Страница 273: ...ck your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be w...

Страница 274: ...Oil If the oil is at or below the lower mark then you ll need to add at least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Cap...

Страница 275: ...d by looking for the starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you...

Страница 276: ...u have the 3400 V6 engine SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 10W 30 if it s going to be 0_F 18_C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do n...

Страница 277: ...cosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine...

Страница 278: ...first without an oil change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner Remember to reset the Oil...

Страница 279: ...rly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change you...

Страница 280: ...chedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned Th...

Страница 281: ...in the Index To change the passenger compartment air filter use the following steps 1 Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position 2 Raise the hood 3 Disconnect the windshie...

Страница 282: ...elivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Becaus...

Страница 283: ...t the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50_F 10_C If it s colder than 50_F 10_C you may have to drive longer Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your v...

Страница 284: ...Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3400 Code E V6 Engine 3800 Code K V6 Engine 3 Check b...

Страница 285: ...After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Engine Coolant The cooling system in your ve...

Страница 286: ...xture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOLR coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you don t need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain w...

Страница 287: ...g system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is l...

Страница 288: ...engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the...

Страница 289: ...erflow tube on the radiator filler neck Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger s side When to Check Power Steerin...

Страница 290: ...OT mark when the engine compartment is hot If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should add fluid What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Al...

Страница 291: ...ter can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid D Fill your washer fluid tank only three qu...

Страница 292: ...d have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t cor...

Страница 293: ...ON With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE D Using the wrong...

Страница 294: ...conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary t...

Страница 295: ...nce you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelcoR battery When it s time for...

Страница 296: ...ulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Head...

Страница 297: ...r turn clockwise until it stops 10 Reverse all steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly Then check the lamps Headlamp Aiming If your vehicle is damaged in an accident the headlamp aim may be affected...

Страница 298: ...clip 4 Gently pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle and remove any electrical connectors 5 To remove a socket press the tab turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the assembly...

Страница 299: ...ve one Unhook the net from the upper wing nut 2 Remove the upper convenience net wing nut if equipped 3 Pull the carpet away from the rear of the vehicle 4 Unscrew the two remaining wing nuts 5 Pull t...

Страница 300: ...Rear Sidemarker Turn Signal Lamp B Tail Stop Lamp To remove the rear lamp assembly 1 Open the trunk Remove the convenience net if you have one Unhook the net from the upper wing nut 2 Remove the upper...

Страница 301: ...4 To remove a socket turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out 5 Pull the bulb out Do not twist it 6 Push the new bulb into the socket 7 Push the socket back into the assembly Tighten the socke...

Страница 302: ...e s how to remove the wiper blades 1 Turn on the wipers to the low wipe setting 2 Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wiper pattern The blades are more accessible...

Страница 303: ...ave an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all t...

Страница 304: ...erloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough r...

Страница 305: ...detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure The system can alert you about a low tire but it doesn t replace normal tire maintenance See Tires in the Index...

Страница 306: ...he DISP button to reset A chime will be heard to verify the new setting and DONE will be displayed for one second 7 Once the monitor has been reset scroll until EXIT appears on the display 8 Press the...

Страница 307: ...rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Inf...

Страница 308: ...ocation of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Perfor...

Страница 309: ...e wheels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires b...

Страница 310: ...to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A...

Страница 311: ...e kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels w...

Страница 312: ...chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the...

Страница 313: ...uer Thinner D Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these wil...

Страница 314: ...oughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Proble...

Страница 315: ...oe polish on leather D Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild...

Страница 316: ...the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon AmiR Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not f...

Страница 317: ...soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be neces...

Страница 318: ...d damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on any wheels other than chrome plated wheels Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These b...

Страница 319: ...have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the fra...

Страница 320: ...plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with...

Страница 321: ...the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Ser...

Страница 322: ...he windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electric...

Страница 323: ...Some fuses are in a fuse block on the driver s side of the instrument panel Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses Circuit Relay Description RETAINED ACCESSORY PWR RELAY Retained Access...

Страница 324: ...CM Anti Lock Brake System Powertrain Control Module Brake Switch Crank Relay Canister Vent Solenoid Run Crank Mini Fuses Description STOP Brake Lamps Body Control Module Run Crank TURN SIGNAL Turn Sig...

Страница 325: ...senger s side of the instrument panel Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses Additional fuses are in the underhood electrical center on the passenger s side of the engine compartment Cir...

Страница 326: ...d Seat PWR DROP Accommodated Device B U LP Back Up Lamps DIC RKE Driver Information Center Remote Keyless Entry HVAC Mini Fuses Description TRK ROOF BRP Trunk Lamps Headliner Lamps HVAC BLO HVAC Blowe...

Страница 327: ...Fuel Pump DRL RELAY Daytime Running Lamps A I R RELAY Air Induction Reaction Relay CRANK RLY Starter Crank Relay HORNS Horn FOG LTS Fog Lamps Maxi Fuses Description LEFT I P Left Bussed Electrical Cen...

Страница 328: ...PMP RLY Fuel Pump Relay DRL EXIT LTS Low Left Front High Left Front Headlamps EXT LTS Low Right Front High Right Front Headlamps PCM PCM Battery A C RLY CMPR HVAC Compressor Relay Generator Underhood...

Страница 329: ...Ignition Relay AIR Pump COOLING FANS Cooling Fans Battery Mini Fuses Description FAN CONT 2 3 Cooling Fan Control Relays 2 3 FAN CONT 1 Cooling Fan Control Relays 1 AIR PMP RLY Air Induction Reaction...

Страница 330: ...ic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 quarts 7 0 L After Complete Overhaul 10 0 quarts 9 5 L When draining replacing converter more fluid will be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir 3400...

Страница 331: ...All Engines A1096C Passenger Compartment Air Filter All Engines 10406026 Engine Oil Filter All Engines PF47 Battery 3400 Code E V6 600 CCA 3800 Code K V6 690 CCA Radiator Cap All Engines RC27 Spark P...

Страница 332: ...services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance 7 15 Part B Owner Checks and Services...

Страница 333: ...t Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect...

Страница 334: ...o the work If you want to get the service information 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 y...

Страница 335: ...s on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your se...

Страница 336: ...wing Footnotes The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or...

Страница 337: ...severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months without an oil and filter change The system won t detect d...

Страница 338: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7...

Страница 339: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 8...

Страница 340: ...e footnote j If Equipped Replace passnger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rota...

Страница 341: ...pection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions...

Страница 342: ...In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid...

Страница 343: ...00 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if yo...

Страница 344: ...nditions the filter may require replacement more often j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation...

Страница 345: ...er towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transa...

Страница 346: ...and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine...

Страница 347: ...herstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequen...

Страница 348: ...n any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could...

Страница 349: ...regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parking...

Страница 350: ...and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect...

Страница 351: ...te accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads f...

Страница 352: ...ake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Power Steering System GM Pow...

Страница 353: ...vided after the maintenance interval 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...

Страница 354: ...7 23 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 355: ...7 24 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 356: ...7 25 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 357: ...7 26 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 358: ...r Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program 8 7 Canadian Roadside Assistan...

Страница 359: ...nts Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE D...

Страница 360: ...n or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield D Dealership name and location D Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Chevrolet...

Страница 361: ...ailable in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discont...

Страница 362: ...ll free service is not available in the Caribbean call Puerto Rico 1 787 763 1315 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up...

Страница 363: ...recommended service providers Roadside membership is free however some services may incur costs Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer Basic Care and Courtesy Care D Toll free number 1...

Страница 364: ...Care at any time For complete program details see your Chevrolet dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with qualit...

Страница 365: ...ed If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work...

Страница 366: ...e Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is avai...

Страница 367: ...nnot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washin...

Страница 368: ...r P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 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 Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colon...

Страница 369: ...n about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Without Portfo...

Страница 370: ...00 2000 50 00 2000 20 00 2000 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax See Note Below GM CHE ORD99 Prices are subject to change...

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