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Страница 1: ...C H E V R 1 I O L E T C A M A R 0 1 9 9 3 I 0 W N E R S M A N U A L ...

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Страница 3: ...Controls Audio Systems A09 Part 4 Your Driving and the Road 131 Part 5 Problems on the Road 183 Part 6 Service Appearance Care 217 Part 7 Maintenance Schedule m 285 Part 8 Customer Assistance Information 313 including Reporting Safety Defects on page 318 Part9 Indexm mm 329 Service Station Information Last Page Part No 10193571 B Second Printing Printed in U S A ...

Страница 4: ...a Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual I For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French LanguageManual Aux propribtairescanadiens Vous pouvez vous procurerun exemplaire de ce guide en francaischez votreconcessionaire ou auDGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario L5T 1C7 Published by Chevrolet MotorDivision General Motors Corporation General Motors G...

Страница 5: ...f Chevrolet making cars forming halfthe team thatgave birth to Chevrolet Louis Chevrolet the otherhalfofthe team at the wheelo fhis experimental Classic Six which entered production in 1912 producing 2999 vehicles L ...

Страница 6: ...evroletfactories were converted to militaryproductionin anall outefort toachieve victoryin Europe and thePacific but millionso f Americansalreadyowned a Chevy i i iI I I I r I d Ca ed for performance with quality and v 4 ...

Страница 7: ...vrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray the sporty Camuro and power plants like thelegendary327 V8 The 1957Chevy started a romance withthe Americanpublic and waspowered by an availablefuel injected V8 Your new Chevroletcontinuesa tradition ofqualityand value 5 ...

Страница 8: ... manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols Part 1 Seats Safety Belts This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly Part 2 Features Controls This part explains how to start and operate your Chevrolet Part 3 Comfort Controls Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your sound system Part 4 Y...

Страница 9: ... publications in this part Service Station Information This is a quick reference of service information You can find it on the last page of this manual 1 These mean there is something people hat couldhurt you or other Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to igno...

Страница 10: ...g 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 other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words In this manual we ve used the familiar words and colors that Chevrolet has used for years You ll also see wa...

Страница 11: ...henever your vehicle is driven Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames Sparks or Flame Could ExplodeBattery Fasten Safety Belts Door LocWUnlock These symbols have to do with your lights Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flasher Headlight High Beam Parking Lights Courtesy Lights Fog Lights pf O 9 ...

Страница 12: ...hield Wiper Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster 0 9 0 I Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System E l Engine Oil Pressure Brake Canada Anti Lock Brake System Canada Low Coolant h Here are some other symbols youmay See Fuel Hood Release Hatchback Release Lighter Horn Speaker p3 ...

Страница 13: ...C H E V R 1 I O L E T C A M A R 0 1 9 9 3 I 0 W N E R S M A N U A L ...

Страница 14: ...hield Wiper Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster 0 9 0 I Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System E l Engine Oil Pressure Brake Canada Anti Lock Brake System Canada Low Coolant h Here are some other symbols youmay See Fuel Hood Release Hatchback Release Lighter Horn Speaker p3 ...

Страница 15: ... safety belts Seats and Seat Controls 12 Safety Belts They re for Everyone 15 Why Safety Belts Work 17 Safety Belt Reminder Light 20 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 21 Children 34 Child Restraints 36 LargerChildren 43 Safety Belt Extender 44 Checking Your Restraint Systems 45 Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash 45 Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts and the Answers 19 l l ...

Страница 16: ... Front Seat Move the lever under the passenger s front seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1 Four Way Manual Seat To move the driver s seat forward or backward lift the lever under the left front of the seat To tilt the entire seat lift the lever under the right front of the ...

Страница 17: ... threecontrols on the left side The front control makes the frontof the seat go up and down The back control makes the backof the seal go up and down The center control makes the whole seat go up and down or forward and backward Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever...

Страница 18: ...her injuries The lap belt can tdo itsjob either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicleis in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Front Seatbacklatches The front seatbacks fold forward to le...

Страница 19: ...r Seatback The rear seatback in your Chevrolet folds down to provide more storage space To fold the seatback down 1 Pull forward on both levers 2 Fold the seatback down To raise the seatback 1 Pullitup to the locked upright position 2 Be sure both latches hold the seatback in place Have them fixedif they don t Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety be...

Страница 20: ...t isn t buckled and you ll hear achime too It s the reminder to buckle up In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Mere s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are very mild In them you won t get hurt even if you re not buckled up And some crashes canbe so serious like being hi...

Страница 21: ...u ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes For example if the bike is going IO mph 16 km h so isthe child Whenthebikehitsthe block it stops But the child keeps going Take the simplest car Suppose it s just a seat on wheels ...

Страница 22: ...eats 8t Safety Belts Put someone on it 9 9 9 18 Get it up to speed Then stop the car The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield ...

Страница 23: ...such good sense Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts and the Answers Q Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt A You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much...

Страница 24: ...ir bags or Supplemental Intlatable 2 o Q If I m a good driver andI never drive farfrom home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And t...

Страница 25: ...ur Chevrolet see the section after this one called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection I First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This section describes the driver s raint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close andlockthedoor 2 Adjust the seat...

Страница 26: ...r at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt If the shoulder belt is too tight move the shoulder belt to the upperor lower guide loop Choose the one that makesthe shoulder belt more...

Страница 27: ...t should go over the shoulder II lur shoulder belt is too loose and across the chest These parts of theIn a ash you would move forward body are best able to take belt restraining II too much whichcouldincrease I forces The safety belt locks if stop or crash there s a sudden injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body I I Q What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place A...

Страница 28: ...In a crash your body would move too far fo rward which would increase the chance of r You can be seriously injured by head and neck injury Also the belt a twisted belt In a crash you would apply too much force to the wouldn t have the full width of the ribs which aren t as strong as belt to spread impact forces If a belt shoulder bones You could also is twisted make it straight so it can severely ...

Страница 29: ...pplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR or air bag system Your Chevrolet has anair bag for both the driver and the right front passenger Here s the most important thing to know I 1 I A Even with an air bag ifyou re L not wearing a safety belt and you re in a crash your injuries may be much worse Air bagsare not designed to inflate in rollovers or in rear side or low speed frontal crashes You need to w...

Страница 30: ...vehicle An mtlating air bag can L seriously injure small children Always secure chiidren properly in your vehicle To read how see the Children and Safety Belts section of this manual and read the caution label on the front passenger s safety belt I r Air Bag System Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which has AIR BAG on it The system checks itself and the light tells...

Страница 31: ...you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away I 1 How the Air Rag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel Y p The right front passenger s air bag is located in the instrument panel on the passenger s side ...

Страница 32: ...lation would provide no occupant protection benefit In any particular crash the determination of whether theair bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on the level of damage on the vehicle s Inflation is determinedby the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration of which vehicle damage is onlyone indication Repair costis not a good indicator of whether anair bag should have deplo...

Страница 33: ...ated The air bag will not impede the driver s vision or ability to steer the vehicle nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle There will be small amounts of smoke coming from vents in the deflated air bags Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrumentpanel for the passenger s bag may be hotfor a short t 1 t t I 1 4 1 1 r...

Страница 34: ...your dealer for service I may not work properly You may have to replace both theair bag a ak the air bag cover instrumentpanel Don pen or Servicing Your Chevrolet withthe Air Bag System Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Chevrolet that it has the air bag system There are partsof the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone ...

Страница 35: ...rument 2 Disconnect the small yellow connector When the work is complete if the airbag system was disconnected be sure to reattach everything and replace the fuse before turning the ignition on When you turn the ignition key on be sure you see the air bag readiness light onthe instrumentpanel If you don t see this lighl flash and then go out as usual have your air bag system repaired panel below t...

Страница 36: ...t statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seal are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts The rear seats have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt ...

Страница 37: ... lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injur...

Страница 38: ...ld move forward 3 much which could increase I InJury The shoulderbeltshould fit To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state and Canadian provincesays children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle ...

Страница 39: ...rash the belt would apply force right on the child3 abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries So be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly itrained in a child or infant ldraint I I A Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at on...

Страница 40: ...ithin the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructionsthat come withthe infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Where toPut the Restraint Accident statistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraintin the rearseat If you are using a r...

Страница 41: ...trap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Chevrolet dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it to gd is quite close to your fuel tam If the anchor isn t put in correctly it can make a hole in the fuel tank either then or in a later collision Gasoline could leak out and be ignited and people i...

Страница 42: ...ecuring a Child Restraint in the Rear Seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the topstrap if the child restrainthas one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pull out the vehicle s safety belt and run the lap part throughor around the restraint The child r...

Страница 43: ...lt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push downon the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it 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 readyto work for an adult or larger child passenger ...

Страница 44: ...rolet dealer GM Part No 1the front seat could be pushed 94844571 The locking clip must be the same as the one shown here intotheseatback by theright front II passenger sair bagif it inflates A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if this happens Always secure a atat rr facing child restraint in the rear 99940 Until you have thisclip secure a child restraint only in the r...

Страница 45: ...o in front of the child s face or neck If so put it behind the child restraint 4 Pull out the vehicle s safety belt and 5 Bucklethebelt Make sure the release button faces upward or outward so you ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to A LapBeltPortion B LatchPlate C Buckle D Shoulder BeltPortion E LockingClip 6 Then thread both lap and shoulder belt portions through the locking clip...

Страница 46: ...7 Pushand pull thechildrestraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and remove the locking clip Let the safety belt go back all the way When not used with a child L restraint seat a safety belt with a child restraint locking clip still attached can cause serious injury in I a crash AIways remove the clip when you ar...

Страница 47: ...n a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash...

Страница 48: ...uld then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion 01 he belt should be worn low and snug on he hips just touching the child s thighs rhis applies belt force to the child s Jelvic bones in a crash Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will faten around you you should use it But ifa safety belt isn t long e...

Страница 49: ... belts were L mu I I V l V this Q What s wrong with A The belt is torn Torn or frayed belts may not I stretched as theywouldbe if wornduring 1 protectyou in a crash They a more severe crash thenyouneednew IFcan ripapartunderimpactforces If belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts like the retractor replaced or anchorage l...

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Страница 51: ...m PASS Key II 53 NewVehicle Break In 55 Ignitionswitch 55 Starting Your Engine 57 Driving through Deep Standing Water 61 EngineBlockHeater 61 AutomaticTransmission 62 ManualTransmission 66 Limited SlipRearAxle 70 Parking 70 EngineExhaust 74 Windows 75 Horn 76 Tiltwheel 76 OperationofLights 84 Interior Lights 86 Mirrors 87 Twin Lift off Roof Panels 88 StorageandCompartments 92 Sunvisors 94 Ashtraya...

Страница 52: ...hicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate powerwindows other controlsor even make the hick move Don t leave the keys I I or 111 a vehicle with young children I The door keys are for the doors and a l l other locks ...

Страница 53: ...cksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones madeeasily using these plugs If your ignition keys don t have plugs go to your Chevrolet dealer for the correct keycode if you need a new ignition key NOTICE Your Chevrolet has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have alot of trouble getting into your veh...

Страница 54: ...or stop your vehicle 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 whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside Use your door key From the inside To lock the door move the lock control on t...

Страница 55: ...get out and close the door Hatch Release Your door key opens the hatch Remote Hatch Release Option Press the switch in your glove box to unlock the hatch from inside your vehicle If you have an automatic transmission your shift lever must be in P Park or N Neutral to use the switch If you have a manual transmission and the ignition switch is in Run you must set the parking brake before you can use...

Страница 56: ...her windows Turnthefanonyourheating are shut or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on 9 That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index If you have air vents on or under the instrument panel open them all the way Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Chevrolet has a number of theft deterrent features we know th...

Страница 57: ...t what if you have to leave your ignition key What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle 0 Putyour valuables in a storage area like your glove box 0 Lock the glove box 0 Lockallthe doors except the driver s Then take the door keywithyou I Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key II Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key II is a passive theft det...

Страница 58: ...uses see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first ignition key may be faulty See your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS Key II f you accidentally use a key that hasa lamaged or missing resistor pellet the tarter won t work and the security light will flash But you don ...

Страница 59: ... you open the driver s door when the ignition is in Off and the key is in the ignition Run D Position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in the Run position when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories andto display some instrument panel warning and indica...

Страница 60: ...ease Button I 1 you have a manual transmission your ignition lock has a key release button You must press the button before you can take your key out of the ignition lock On manual transmission 1vehicles turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and resultin a loss of ability to steer the vehicle This could cause a collision If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is movin...

Страница 61: ...after the ignition key is turned to Off and neither door is opened If a door is opened theaudio system and power windows will shut off The power door locks electric mirrors and remote hatch release will work until you shut the door Once you have shut the door these accessories will continue to work for approximately 35 seconds After this time you will not be able to use these accessories until the...

Страница 62: ... your vehicle s computer systems you don t 2 Turn your ignition key to Start When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE 3 If your engine won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all theway to the floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in Start for about three s...

Страница 63: ...e gets warm 3 If it doesn t start within 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while you hold the ignition key in Start When the engine starts let goof the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery NOTICE Holding your kev in Start for II longer than 15 siconds at a time will cause your batteryto be dr...

Страница 64: ... holding it there as you hold the key in Start for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE 1Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical partsor accessories you could change th way the fuel inj...

Страница 65: ...You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up To use the block heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt outlet CAUTiON A Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause I an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously inju...

Страница 66: ...ent positions for your shift lever P Park This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if rhe shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehiclewhen the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the en...

Страница 67: ...verallthewayinto R only after yourvehicle is stopped P Park and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into thegear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on tloor shift console models See Shifting out of P Park in this part To rock your vehicle back and forth to damaging your transm...

Страница 68: ... the engine racin isn t covered by your warranty I AutomaticOverdrive This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing md you re Going less thanabout 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerator You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power D Third Gear This is like I but you never go into Overdrive Here are some times you might choose D instead of When driving on hilly wind...

Страница 69: ...les 8 km or at speeds over 55 mph 88 kmh you can damage your transmissi Use or D as much as possible Don t shift into 2 unless you are golng slower than 65 mph 105km h 1 you can damage your engine 1 FirstGear V6 Engine This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in 1 the transmission wo...

Страница 70: ...ark to hold 9 966 Maximum engine speed is limited to protect driveline components from improper operation Manual Transmission Five Speed This is your shift pattern Here s howto operate your transmission 1 First Gear Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the acceleratorpedal You can shift into 1 when you re going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ...

Страница 71: ...s down the clutch pedal and shift into R Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal m NOTICE Shift toK Reverse only atter your vehicle is stopped Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicl moving could darnage pur transmission I LC 96 b I Also use Reverse along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle Six Speed This is your shift pattern Here s how to operate your t...

Страница 72: ...ou start or idle yourengine R Reverse T o back up press down the clutch pedal and shift into R Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal If you shift from6 into R the shift lever must be first placedin the Neutral position centered between 2 and 3 prior to shifting into R Your six speed manual transmission hasa feature that allows you to safely shift into R Reverse whi...

Страница 73: ...ed you could injure yourself or others Don t shift from 6 to 3 5 to 2 or 4 2 to 3 72 75 51 59 34 35 4547 32 37 21 28 5 to 6 4 to 5 3 to 4 N A 25 50 45 40 40 80 72 64 If your speed drops below 20 mph 30 km h or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear You may have todownshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance NOTIC...

Страница 74: ...Brake The parking brake uses the brakeson the rear wheels To set the parking brake Hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on J To release the parking brake Hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever a...

Страница 75: ...ne running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are parking on a hill or if you re pulling a trailer also see Parking on Hills or Towinga Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your 2 Move the shift lever into P Park right foot and set the parking brake posi...

Страница 76: ... have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in P Park and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into theP Park position hold the regular brake pedal down Then seeif you can move the shift lever away fromP Park without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into P Park Sh...

Страница 77: ...dthe brake pedal down but still can t shift out of P Park try this 1 Turnthekeyto Off 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end 3 Shift to N Neutral 4 Start the vehicle andthen shift to the drive gearyou want 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you of Step4 can Parking Your Vehicle MANUAL TRANSMISSION Before you get out of your vehicle put your manual transmissionin R Reverse and firmly apply the p...

Страница 78: ...ll It can cause unconsciousnessanddeath You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaustsystemsounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rustyunderneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision e Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over m Repairsweren t done correctly 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system hadbeen modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is c...

Страница 79: ...ge with the engine running Another closed in place canbe a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index 11 can oe udngeruus LOgel out 01yuur veriiue 11 lhe sriill lever is riui rully in I L P Park 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 ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others couldbe ...

Страница 80: ... can also open this window any amount by pressing the switchand releasing it when the window has lowered to the position you want Horn To sound the horn press either horn symbol on your steering wheel Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust he steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more roomwhen you exit md enter the vehicle T o t...

Страница 81: ...the turn is inished the lever will return utomatically A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow start to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t f...

Страница 82: ... it For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop after one cycle If you want more cycles hold the band on MIST longer You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay For steady wiping...

Страница 83: ...ieldWasher At the top of the turn signal lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on it To urlvmg wltnout wasner spray washer fluid on the windshield just L fluid can be dangerous A push the paddle The washer will continue to spray until you release the paddle The wipers will clear the window and wipea few more times before stopping or returning to the previous setting bad mud splash can block yo...

Страница 84: ...e yolw wacher cvctpm 8 O I CruiseControl o p m v With Cruise Control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your footon the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise Controldoes not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission the Cruise Controlshuts off Cruise Control c...

Страница 85: ... to use it m I 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then youapply the brake This of course shuts off the Cruise Control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the Cruise Control switch from ON to R A Resume Ac...

Страница 86: ... pedal to get to the higher speed 2 Push the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second way to go to a higher speed 1 Move the Cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in verysmall amounts move the switchto R A for...

Страница 87: ...r pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehiclewill slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may...

Страница 88: ...s fog lamps side marker lights and taillights meet all applicable federal lighting requirements certain states and provinces mayapply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights For example some jurisdictions may require that you operate your lower beam lights withfog lamps at all times or that headlights be turnedon whenever you must use your ...

Страница 89: ... If you turn the switch all the way upto dv your courtesy lights will come on Lights On Reminder If you turn the ignition Off and leave the lights on you will hear a tone when you open the driver s door Daytime Running Lights Canada The Canadian Federal Government has decided that Daytime RunningLights DRL are a useful feature in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other...

Страница 90: ... Lights Option Use your fog lightsfor better vision in foggy or misty conditions Your parking lights must be onor your fog lights won t work To turn the fog lights on push the switch abovego Push the bottom of the switch to turn the fog lights off A light on the switch will comeon when the fog lights are on Fog lights will go off whenever your high beams come on When the high beamsgo off the fog l...

Страница 91: ... reduce glare Push the tab for daytime driving Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curvec so you can see more from the driver s seat If you aren t used to a convex L mirror you can hit another vehicle A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look Manual Adjust Mirror Adjust the passenger side outside mirroryou cut toosharplyintotheright by...

Страница 92: ...djust the mirror The control only workswhen the ignition switch isin Run or Acc or when RAP is present See Retained Accessory Power in the Index Twin Lift OffRoof Panels oPnoN f you have this option you can remove me or both lift off roofpanels CAUTION 1 Don t try to remove the T top panels while the vehicleis moving Tryingto remove a T top panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an accident...

Страница 93: ... it could be thrown sudden maneuver People in the vehicle could be injured Whenever you store a T top panel in the vehicle always be sure that it is stored securely in the correct storage slot with the T top handle closed Open the close out panel completely Place the panel in the correct slot DRIVER or PASSENGER in the rear area of your vehicle Make sure the handle is open and facing you when you ...

Страница 94: ...ly at the roof panel joints This will cause leaks underside of the panel I Reverse the steps above to install the T top panels 90 When installing panels be sure to align weatherstrips properly Panels incorrectly installed may leak T Top Sunshades 1 Start with the panel marked DRIVER FRONT Unlatch the driver side T top raise it halfway and close the latch handle 2 With the top raised and restingon ...

Страница 95: ...side downon a table or bench Take care not to scratch the glass remove the backing paper f r o m the Velcro buttons Push the sunshade back into place sticking the Velcro to the glass 6 Install theT top close the latch and lock the T top Repeat the above steps for the passenger side sunshade 5 Pull the sunshade backa little and You can store the sunshades in their storage area in the rearof your ve...

Страница 96: ...lift up on the lever Use your door key to lock and unlock it The glove box has a light inside Map Pocket Each door hasa map pocket Front Console To use the storage area pull up on the front endof the console Thereis a cupholder and light and may be a coinholder in the console ...

Страница 97: ...e Out Panel The close out panel can be closed for hidden storage in the rear area of your vehicle To remove the close out panel 1 Close the panel If the close out panel is not closed and resting on the trim panel it cannot be removed 2 Pull the panel toward you to unsnap it Then slide the close out panel along the groove in the trim panel Reverse the steps to install the panel ...

Страница 98: ...sion or sudden maneuver You or others could be injured If you remove the cover don t store it in your vehicle When you put it back always be sure that it is securely attachedwith both sides snapped in place I u Ashtray and Lighter Front Ashtray Lift up the cover to open the ashtray To remove it lift up on the rightside of the ashtray If you have an automatic transmission the ashtrayis near the fro...

Страница 99: ...r hand while it is heating If you lo it won t be able to back away rom the heating element when it ready That can make it overheat naging the lighter and the heating lement I Floor Mats Your Chevrolet s floor matsare custom fitted to the foot wells Be sure the driver s floor mat is in place If it isn t it could interfere with the accelerator or brake pedals ...

Страница 100: ...Features Controls ...

Страница 101: ...nt 8 Glove Box 9 RemoteHatchRelease 10 Cassette Tape Storage 11 ShiftLever 12 ParkingBrakeLever 13 Cupholder 14 Storage Console and Compact Disc Storage if equipped 15 Cigarette Lighter 16 Ashtray and Coinholder with Mat 17 Cigarette Lighter 18 Horn 19 RearWindowDefoggerSwitch 20 Fog Lamp Switch if equipped Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 7 9 ...

Страница 102: ...hour km h Your odometer shows how Far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada Your Chevrolet s odometer is tamper resistant If you can see silver lines between the numbers probably someone has tried to turn it back The numbers may not be true U S shown Canada similar You may wonder what happens if your Chevrolet needs a new odometer installed If po...

Страница 103: ...uld also save you or othersfrom injury Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see i n the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to let you know they re working If you are familiarwith this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there ...

Страница 104: ...s more or less gas to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage reads 1 2 full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it The gage movesa little when you turn stop or speed up When you turn the engine off the c gage doesn t go back to E Brake System Warning Light Your Chevrolet s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other p...

Страница 105: ... light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index I CAUTION II _ _ _ _ Your brake system maynot be working properly if the brake warning light is on Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service I Anti Lock Brake System Warnin...

Страница 106: ...ill appear on your instrument cluster This means that slippery road conditions may exist Adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for about four secondsafter the ABS stops working The LOW TRAC light also comes on during engine starting as a bulb check Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine...

Страница 107: ...your battery may not be able to power certain electrical accessories like ABS If this happens your ABS INOP light will come on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in this part It you must drive a short distance with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone turn off all your accessories including your comfort control and audio systems Malfunction Ind kator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light A compu...

Страница 108: ... S or kPa kilopascals in Canada when the engine is running Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi 140 to 550 kPa It may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the red area show the normal operating range Readings in the red area tell you that the engine is low on oil or that you might have some other oil problem See Engine Oil in the Index Don t keep drivingif...

Страница 109: ... and stays on your engine oil level may be too low Youmayneed to add oil See the Index under Engine Oil Low Coolant Light V8 Engine This light should come on while you are starting your engine If the light doesn t come on have it repaired The light also comes on when the coolant in your radiator is low You may need to add coolant See the Index under Engine Coolant Drtvlng w i l tLllr uw v v w w v ...

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Страница 113: ...ontrols Heating Bi LevelHeating Ventilation Air Conditioner Controls Cooling Rear Window Defogger Flow Through Ventilation System Audiosystems Settingtheclock AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Delco Bose AM FMStereo with Compact Disc Player Care of Your Cassette Tape Player FixedMastAntenna Defogging and Defrosting Windows Understanding Radio Reception Care of Your Compact Discs 110 110 111 1...

Страница 114: ...air flowing from the heating system Turn it to the right for warmer air and to the left for cooler air The temperature of the air can not be less than the temperatureof the outside air Air Control Knob OFF The system isoff vents j l Air flows through the upper air E Air is directed through the upper air vents and the heater ducts This setting directs most of the air through the heater ducts and so...

Страница 115: ...F 8 Cor lower to heat the passenger area better than without it Because an engine block heater warms the engine coolant your vehicle s heating system can more efficiently provide heatfor the passenger areaof your vehicle See Engine Block Heater in the Index Bi level Heating You may want to use bi level heating on cool but sunny days This setting directs cool air toward your body and warmer air tow...

Страница 116: ...l knob to the right comfortable setting Defogging and Defrosting Windows 1 Turn the air control knob to 9 2 Turn the temperature control knob all 3 Turn the fan control knob to the right the way to the right Air Conditioner Controls OPTION The air conditioning system usesthe same controls as the heating system except that the air control knob has two extra settings described below For an explanati...

Страница 117: ...en the outside temperature is above freezing Whenthe air conditioner is on you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle s engine speed and power rhis is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and Dff to keep the desired cooling and help fuel economy Cooling The air conditioner works bestif you keep your windowsclosed On very hotdays open the windowsjust long en...

Страница 118: ...perate for about five minutes only You can also turn the defogger off by pressing the leftside of the switch Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license ora decal across the defogger grid on therear window lsomething else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be I System Your Chevrolet s flow through ventilati...

Страница 119: ... ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Audio Systems Your Delco audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure But you will get the most enjoyment outof it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find ...

Страница 120: ...me control to the lowest setting properly Addedsound equipment may interfere with the operationof your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them And your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operationof sound equipment that has been added improperly So before addingsound equipment checkwith your d er 2 Within five seconds press and hold SEEK until the correct hour appe...

Страница 121: ... recall the station being played or the clock display Seek Press SEEK v or A and the radio will tune to the next lower or higher station and stay there Scan The scan function uses the same two buttons as the seek function To go to the next higher station and stay there for a few seconds press andhold SEEK A and then press SEEK v for an instant To go to the next lower station and stay there for a f...

Страница 122: ...rn Repeat these steps for each pushbutton You can preset three more stations on each band by pressing a pair of buttons next to each other at the same time Just 1 Tune in the station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display for about fiveseconds 3 Within five seconds presstwo pushbuttons next to eachother at the same time Wheneveryou press that pair of buttons the preset station will return Repe...

Страница 123: ...first If you hear nothingor hear just a electronically balanced The longer side with the tape visible goes the Delco Bose system Your speakers are Fade Turn the fade control behind the garbled sound it may not be in squarely lower knob to movethe sound between Press STOP EJECT to removethe tape the front and rearspeakers and start over Once the tapeis playing use the upper and lower knobsfor volum...

Страница 124: ...tinuously because the player has an auto reverse feature Eject Press STOP EJECT to remove the tape or stop the tape and switch to the radio Cr02 Delco Bose System The Cr02 button lets you set the system for the type of cassette beingused If you are using chrome or metal tapes push Cr02 in If you are using standard tapes make sure CrO2 is out Noise Reduction Delco Bose System Your sound system has ...

Страница 125: ... SCAN to hear each station for a few seconds When you want to stop scanning press SCAN again or the upper knob Pushbuttons The five pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to 15 stations 5 AM 5 FMI and 5 FM2 just 1 Press the lower knob to choose AM 2 Tune in the station 3 Press SET SET will appear on the display for about five seconds 4 Within five second...

Страница 126: ...de Turn the fade control behind the lower knob to move the sound between the front and rear speakers I o Play a Compact Disc Before you begin please note don t use he mini discs thatare called singles rhey won t eject Use full size compact jiscs With the audio system on insert a disc into the slotwith the label side up CD will appear on the display and track 1 will begin to play If the disc comes ...

Страница 127: ...eplay the Current Selection Press PREV to hear a track again If you press and hold this button or press it more than once the disc will return to previous tracks Reverse Press and hold REV to rapidly return toa favorite passage Release it to play the passage Fast Forward Press and hold FWD to quickly advance within a track Release it to resume playing Scan Press SCAN to listen to each track for ab...

Страница 128: ...Feature Delco Loc I1 is a security feature for the compact disc player It can be used or ignored If ignored the system functions normally If it is used your system won t be usable if it s ever stolen Setting Your Security Code The instructions below tellyou how to enter a security code into the system If your vehicle loses battery powerfor any reason you must enter the security code again before t...

Страница 129: ...elease the button 10 Press SEEK 4 or band hold until the fifth and sixthdigits of your code appear Release the button 11 Press the lower knob rEP will appear for five seconds and then 000 will appear 12 Repeat steps 6 through 11 SEC will appear This means that your audio system is secured Shutting O f fthe Theft Deterrent Feature If your audio system is secured SEC shows ondisplay and you wish to ...

Страница 130: ...ase the button 9 Press the lower knob If shows you have shut off thetheft deterrent feature If SEC shows your audio system is still secured NOTE If you lose or forget your security code see yourdealer for assistance Unlocking the Audio System after a Power Failure If power is disrupted to the audio system while in the SEC mode the unit will not work and LOC will show on the display whenever the ig...

Страница 131: ...ld code follow the directions given under Shutting Off the Theft Deterrent Feature 2 Repeat directions of Setting Your Security Code with your new security code Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km And tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM Th...

Страница 132: ...ses away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or after every IS hours of use If you notice a reduction i n sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is a1 fault If this other cassette has no improvenlent i n sound...

Страница 133: ... to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might beby vandals you should repla...

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Страница 135: ...ful tips on driving Your Driving and the Road Roadsigns Defensive Driving t DrunkenDriving Control of a Vehicle DrivingatNight Driving in the Rain Driving in Fog Mist and Haze Driving a Long Distance Winter Driving Towing a Trailer CityDriving FreewayDriving HillandMountainRoads ParkingonHills 132 136 137 140 153 155 158 160 161 163 165 168 170 173 ...

Страница 136: ...ates a general warning Slow down and be careful when you seea yellow sign It may signal a railroad crossing ahead a no passing zone or some other potentially dangerous situation Likewise a yellow solid line painted on the road means Don t Cross LOW FLAGGER SHOULDER AHEAD ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance You ll want to slow down when you see an orange sign as part of the road may b...

Страница 137: ...oaches to an intersection BLUE signs with white letters show motorists services I v CANOEING ENDDIVIDEDHIGHWAY A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two lane roads to indicate a NO PASSING ZONE This sign will be on the left side of the roadway BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest A DIAMOND shaped sign is a warning of something ahead for example the end of a...

Страница 138: ...A picture within a circle with a diagonal line across it shows what not to do Traffic Lights We re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights Often green arrowsare being used in the lights for improved traffic control On some multilane roads green arrows light up indicating that traffic in one or more lanes can moveor make a turn Green arrows don t mean go no matter what You ll still need to ...

Страница 139: ...markings add to traffic signs and signals They give information to drivers without taking attention from the roadway A solid yellow line on your side of the road or lane means don t cross Your Own Signals Drivers signal to others too It s not only more polite it s safer to let other drivers know what you are doing And in some places the law requires driver signals Turn and lane change signals Alwa...

Страница 140: ...ex Defensive driving really means be ready foranything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Expect children to dash out from behind parked cars often followed by other children Expect occupants in parked cars to open ...

Страница 141: ...rous times for driving every week fall on the same day That day is Sunday The most dangerous time is Sunday from 3 a m to 4 a m The safest time is Sunday from 10a m to 11 a m Driving the samedistance on a Sunday at 3 a m isn t just a little more dangerous than it is at 10a m It s about 134times more dangerous That leads to the next section Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking ...

Страница 142: ...l is in the drink The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and duringdrinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 pound 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking thr...

Страница 143: ...he effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent three beers in one hour fora 180 pound or 82 kg person has doubled his or her chance of having an accident At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the ch...

Страница 144: ...a men awing IS very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions andjudgment will be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could havea serious or even fatal accident if you drive after drinking Pleasedon t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ridehome in a cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that mak...

Страница 145: ...a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping nough space between your vehicle and Dthersis important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavementor gravel the ondition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your brakes Most drivers treat their brakes withcare Some however overwork the braking system with poor driving habit...

Страница 146: ...ostly brake replacement muchsooner than normal andit also reduces fuel economy If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic followingdistances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life I If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normallybut don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harderto push down If your engine ...

Страница 147: ...clicking noise And you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on Thisis the ABS system testing itself If you have your footon the brake pedal this check won t happen until the vehicle goes about 3 mph 5 km h or until you take your footoff the brake pedal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the ABS INOP warning light will stay on or flash See Anti ...

Страница 148: ...le braking hard As you brake your conlputer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly I CAUTION AAnti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you 1 you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even ...

Страница 149: ...e wear warningsound have your vehicle serviced I I 1 LullllllullIg 1 u UIIVt W l l l l W U I I I U U brake pads could result i n r n c t l brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightlyapplied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Rear Drum Brakes If you have rear drum brakes they don t have wear indicators bu...

Страница 150: ... rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakesa few times Braking in Emergencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can helpyou more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or ...

Страница 151: ... the road and make you lose control What should youdo if this ever happens Let up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and roadconditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speedas y...

Страница 152: ...Then steer around the problem to the left or right dependingon the space available An emergency like this requiresclose attention anda quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten thewheel once you hav...

Страница 153: ...ght front tire scrubs against the side of the pavement do NOT steer more sharply Withtoo much steering angle the vehicle mayjump back onto the road with so much steering input that it crosses over into the oncoming traffic before you can bring it back under control Instead ease off again on the accelerator and steering input straddle the pavement once more then try again Passing The driver of a ve...

Страница 154: ...u want to pass isn t aware of your presence tap the horn a couple of times before passing Do not get too close to the vehicleyou want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your areaof vision especially if you re followinga larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance...

Страница 155: ... a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lights are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn If you re being passed makeit easy for the followingdriver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happ...

Страница 156: ...nough your vehicle will straightenout As it does straighten thefront wheels Of course tractionis reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll wantto slow down and adjust yourdriving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with r...

Страница 157: ...ce between you and other vehicles It s hard to tell how fast the vehicle ahead is goingjust by looking at its taillights Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlights can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these d...

Страница 158: ...aced with severeglare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights If there is a line of opposing traffic make occasional glances over the lineof headlights to make certain that one of the vehicles isn tstarting to move into your lane Onceyou are past the bright lights give your eyes ti...

Страница 159: ...want to keep a cloth and some glass cleaner in your vehicle if you need to clean your glass frequently Remember that your headlights light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlights shouldbe checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer...

Страница 160: ...lled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car II washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down beforeyou hit them Wet brakes ca...

Страница 161: ... yourself out ofcontrol Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles orother vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds Therejust isn t...

Страница 162: ... hazard When you drive into a fog patch your visibility will be reduced quickly The biggest dangers are striking the vehicle ahead or being struckby the one behind Try to read the fog density down the road If the vehicle ahead starts to become less clear or at night if the taillights are harder to see the fog is probably thickening Slow down to givetraffic behind you a chance to slowdown Everybody...

Страница 163: ...occasionally Moisture can build up onthe outside glass and what seems to be fog may actually be moisture on theoutside of your windshield Treat dense fog as an emergency Try to find a place to pull off theroad Of course you want to respect another s property but you might need to put something between you and moving vehicles space trees telephone poles a private driveway anything that removes you ...

Страница 164: ...p 0 0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next section Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersectionor may be running thered lig...

Страница 165: ...traffic is light you may have no problem But if it is heavy find a gap as you move along theentering lane and time your approach Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailingspeed Switch on your turn signal check your rearview mirrors as you move along and glance over your shoulderas often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Driving on the Freeway Once you are on the fr...

Страница 166: ...s stop and back up Drive on to the next exit At each exit point is a deceleration lane Ideally it should be long enough foryou to enter it at freeway speed after signaling of course and then do your braking before moving onto the exit ramp Unfortunately not all deceleration lanes are long enough some are too short for all the braking Decide when to start braking If you must brake on the through la...

Страница 167: ...rtof the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready fora long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have 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 some th...

Страница 168: ...thatdo not have controlled access you ll want to watch for somesituations not usually found on freeways Examples are stopsigns and signals shopping centers with direct access to the highway no passing zones and school zones vehicles turning left and right off the road pedestrians cyclists parked vehicles and even animals Highway Hypnosis Is there actually sucha condition as highway hypnosis Oris i...

Страница 169: ...eed all the seeing power you have If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treatdrowsiness on the highway as an emergency As in any driving situation keep pace with traffic and allow adequate following distances Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling ...

Страница 170: ... don t shift down your brakes could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down tolet your engine assist your brakes ona steep downhill slope 2 Coasting downhill in N Neutral o r with the ignition offis dangerous Yourbrakeswill have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work ...

Страница 171: ...t takes longer to pass another vehicle when you re going uphill You ll want to leave extra room to pass If a vehicle is passing you and doesn t have enough room slow downto make it easier for the other vehicle to get by As you go over thetop of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident 0 Youmay see highway signs on mountains thatwarn of special problem...

Страница 172: ... use your parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index But on a mountain or steep hill you can do one more thing You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle from rollingdownhill or out into traffic Here s how Parking Downhill Turn your wheels to the right You don t have to jam your tires against the curb if there is a curb A gentle contact is all you need m Parking Uphill If there is a cur...

Страница 173: ...k properly the weightof the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever outof P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock alwaysbe sure to shift into P Park properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting into P Park in the Index When you are ready todrive move the shift lever outof P...

Страница 174: ...er a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winterouter clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag ofsand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Besure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Sno...

Страница 175: ... Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner thanyou would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index 0 0 Allow greater following distanceon any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear r...

Страница 176: ...or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful Snow can trap exhaust gases L under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might no...

Страница 177: ...ine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as longas you can To help keep warm you can get out 3f the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous zxercises every half hour orso until help Zomes If You re Stuck in Deep Snow This manual explains how to get the vehicle out of deep snow without damaging it See Rocking Your V...

Страница 178: ...r this section In it are many time tested important trailering tips andsafety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transmission wheel assemblies and tiresare forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight The engine is requiredto operate at...

Страница 179: ...weigh more than 1 500pounds 680 kg under normal driving conditions It should never weigh more than 1 000 pounds 450 kg when driven on long grades at high ambient temperatures But even that can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend...

Страница 180: ...m load capacity Road The trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight E After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to seeif the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the limit ...

Страница 181: ... separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains Always leavejust enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never aJlow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 000 pounds 450 kg loaded then it need...

Страница 182: ...istance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle aheadas you would when driving your vehicle withouta trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle beforeyou can return to your la...

Страница 183: ... the trailer bulbs are still working Driving on Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start downa long or steep downgrade Ifyou don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speedto around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibilityof engine and transmission overheating If...

Страница 184: ... 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regularbrakes untilthe chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to P Park or R Reverse for a manual transmission 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking ona Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal d...

Страница 185: ...tant in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belts cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight ...

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Страница 187: ...t to do about some problems that can occur on the road rroblems on the Road HazardWarning Flashers 184 JumpStarting 185 Towing Your Vehicle 190 EngineOverheating 193 If a Tire Goes Flat 204 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 215 ...

Страница 188: ... in to make your fronl and rear turn signal lights flashon 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 pull out on the collar When the hazard warning tlashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry retlective triangles you can set one up at the sideof the road about 300 feet 1...

Страница 189: ...burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They containenough electricity to burn you you don t follow these steps taclly some or all of these things c m hurl you Ignoring these steps could result in cosily damage to your vehicle that wouldn l covered by your warrant Trying to start your Chevrolet bl pushing or pulling it could dama your vehicle even if you have a manual transmission And...

Страница 190: ... could cause a ground connectionyou don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Chevrolet and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems I WTION II _ _ _ _ rou cows D e rnJurea if the 4 vehicles roll Set the parking ake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in Neutral I 3 Turn off the ignition onboth vehicles Turn off all lights that a...

Страница 191: ...icle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid thatcan burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Check that thejumper cables don t have loose...

Страница 192: ...onnect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one I 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Usea remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one But don t use thejunction block on your Chevrolet ...

Страница 193: ...m away fromthe dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it Probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order ...

Страница 194: ...wed from the front or rear with sling type equipment drive Thatyourvehiclehasrear wheel 0 The make model and year of your Whether youcanstillmovethe shift If there wasan accident whatwas When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them vehicle lever damaged 1TOhelp avoid injury to yo...

Страница 195: ...k Ups A vehicle can fall from a car Attach T hook chains to slots in frame carrier if it isn t properly rearward of front wheelson both sides secured This can cause a collision tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharpedges underneath the towed vehicle Farther than 50 miles 80 kmj or y...

Страница 196: ...ains and wheel straps Attach a separate safety chain around outboard end of each lower control arm I contact To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until proper clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Rear Towing Hook Ups Attach T hook chains in front of rear wheels in bottom of frame rail on both sides I I to suspension compontllLa using car car...

Страница 197: ... axle NOTICE I could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from both vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install g dolly and raise vehicle until er clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Chevrolet s instrument panel You may also find a low coolant warning light on you...

Страница 198: ...e liquidsin it can catch f i r e You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engineis cool 194 11 your engine catches fire because I you keep driving with nocoolant I1 E I1 h t C a 0 a a your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty F No Steam Is Coming from Your hgine you get the overheat wa...

Страница 199: ...the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down You may decide not to lif...

Страница 200: ...ntil it cools down When it is cool remove the coolant recovery tank cap and look at the dipstick II The coolant level shouldbe at or above FULL COLD If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pumpor somewhere else in the cooling system II A Heater and radiator hoses and L other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t ru...

Страница 201: ...nd a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix A Addingonlyplainwaterto L your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some I other liquid like alcohol can boil before the propercoolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your ...

Страница 202: ...hicle If the overheat warningcontinues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly tothe radiator but be sure the cooling systemis cool before you do it I CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never...

Страница 203: ...e isno longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that tostop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap P 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the baseof the filler neck ...

Страница 204: ...iator pressure cap off i 6 0 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan s By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck ...

Страница 205: ...fill procedure lure to follow this procedure 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 201 ...

Страница 206: ...ngine parts 4 Fill with the proper mix Add coolant until you see a steady streamof coolant coming from the bleed valves oolant contains ethylene glycol are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine I 1 and it will burn if the engine parts 11 5 Closethe bleedvalves I 3 After the engine cools open the air bleed valves on the heater return hose and water pump inlet 202 ...

Страница 207: ...coolant from the engine and compartment A I 8 Start the engine and allow it to run in idle for approximately four minutes By this time the coolant level inside the radiator will be lower Add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 203 9 ...

Страница 208: ...oper level If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likelyto leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your ...

Страница 209: ...vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you canstill steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible I A Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badlyinjured Find a level I place to ccange your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in...

Страница 210: ...trim panel over the spare tire Usea coin or a key to turn the screw heads untilthe slots point front and back Lift the trim panel and moveit out of the way If you have speakers in thetrim panel the speaker wire should belong enough to remove the trim panel without disconnectingthe wire To remove the jack and wheel wrench loosen andremove the bolt andremove the plastic cover ...

Страница 211: ...ut and adapterand pull out the spare A Start with the jack A and wheel wrench B The jackhas a bolt at the end Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt Turn the wheel wrench to the right to raise the lift head a little I ...

Страница 212: ...ng the wheel wrench and remove the wheel cover If your vehicle has optional alloy wheels each wheel may have one locknut in place of the standard wheel nut A special wheel lock key removal tool and instructions are located in the center console Attach the wheel lock key to the socket of the wheel wrench Remove the locking wheel nut by turning counterclockwise ...

Страница 213: ...r flange Raise thejack head until it fits firmly into the notch nearest the flat tire Stay away from the moldings or fender flanges to avoid damaging them Getting under a vtmicle when IL isjacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injuredor killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported onlv bv a iack 209 ...

Страница 214: ...ehicIe to fall off thejack Be sure to fit thejack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle I 210 Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far mough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire tofit Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire ...

Страница 215: ...el to do this but be sure to use a scraper o r wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off I I 1 1 I I Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel 3olts mounting surfaces or spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surfxe A Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident i Replace the wheel nu...

Страница 216: ...Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get the right kind Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 pound feet 140Nmm I II l l Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the rear area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE elcovers won t fit on...

Страница 217: ...t tire using the storage instructions When you replace the trim panel be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip 1 TrimPanel 2 Bolt 3 Cover 4 Jack 5 Wing Nut 6 Adapter 7 Compact Spare Tire 8 Full SizeTire 9 CarpetFlap IO Tire Storage Bolt 2 ...

Страница 218: ...should be 60 psi 420 kPa The compact spare is made to go up to 3 000 miles 5000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE lr tne compact spare 1s use0 as a rear tire do not drive fa...

Страница 219: ... parts of your vehicl I Don t use your compact spare on some other vehicle And don t mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare and its wheel together w If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use ...

Страница 220: ...ls too fast Nhile shifting your transmission aack and forth you can destro your transmission Rocking your vehicle to get itout First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear orwith a manual transmission between First or Second gear and Reverse spinning the wheels as little as possible Re...

Страница 221: ...od 223 HoodRelease 223 Engineoil 226 Aircleaner 230 AutomaticTransmissionFluid 233 ManualTransmissionFluid 235 Hydraulicclutch 237 RearAxle 237 Enginecoolant 238 Power Steering Fluid 242 WindshieldWasherFluid 243 BrakeMaster Cylinder 244 Battery 246 BulbReplacement 247 Loading YourVehicle 255 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials 274 Vehicle IdentificationNumber VIN 275 Service Parts Identific...

Страница 222: ...how to service your Chevrolet than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index You can be injured if you try to L do service work on a vehicle hout knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient know...

Страница 223: ...ada it s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right In the pump Andonly unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle sfiller neck B e sure the postedoctane is at least 87 f the octane is less than 87 you may get sl heavy knocking noise when youdrive If it s badenough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and youstill h...

Страница 224: ...ast 91 at least89 for middle grade and 87 for regular If the octaneis less than 87 you may geta heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 91 octane or higher and youstill hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you heara little pinging noise when you re acceleratingor driving up a hill That s normal and y...

Страница 225: ... vehicle and you ll be doing your partfor cleaner air Many gasolines are now blended with materials called oxygenates General Motors recommends that you use gasolines with these blending materials such as MTBE and ethanol By doing so you can help clean the air especiallyin those partsof the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformul...

Страница 226: ...r warranty c L 222 To check on fuel availability ask an auto club 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 Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors of Canada Ltd International Export Sales P O Box 828 Oshawa OntarioL1H 7N1 Canada I Filling ...

Страница 227: ...uickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowlyand wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the capall the way I 1 If you _____1 need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit and your fuel tank and emissions system might be I damaged Checking Things...

Страница 228: ...ne is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood xtric fan I Y 3 4 L L32 Code S When you open the hood you ll see 1 Battery 2 Engine CoolantReservoir 3 Engine OilDipstick 4 AutomaticTransmissionDipstick 5 Air Cleaner if equipped 6 OilFill Cap 7 Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 Power Steering Reservoir 9 WindshieldWasherReservoir 10 Engine Fan 11 Clutch Fluid Reservoir if equipped 224...

Страница 229: ... Reservoir 10 Engine Fans 11 Clutch Fluid Reservoir if equipped Things thatburn can get on hot b engine parts and start a fire mese include liquidslike gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others couldbe burned Be carefulnot to drop o r spill things that will burn onto a hot ennine 1 Before closing thehood be sure all the filler caps are ...

Страница 230: ...m and the vehicle must be on level ground 5 7 L L T l CodeP Turn off the engine and give the oil afew minutes to drain back into the oilpan If you don t the oildipstick might notshow the actual level To Check Engine Oil 3 4L L32 Code S Engine Pull outthe dipstick and clean it witha paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip lower ...

Страница 231: ...ne then you ll need to add some oil But you must use theright kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacitiesand Specifications in the Index 1 1 NOTICE U U l l 1 auu L U U IIIULII u 1 1 11 ywul engine has so much oil that the oil I level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating I range you damaged I I 5 7LLT1 Code P Just fill it eno...

Страница 232: ... have the SG designation you can cause GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADE engine damage not covered by yc MAY BE USED AT T TURES ABOVE warranty IF NEITHER SAE 5W 30 NOR SAE 1OW 30 40 DEGREES F 4 DLY LLV C ANY OTHERGRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED DO NOT USE SAE lOW 40 M E 2OW 50 OR SAE 5W 30 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 1OW 30 if it s going...

Страница 233: ...engine is at low speed most of the time as in door to door delivery orin stop and go traffic 0 You tow a traileroften 0 Mosttripsarethrough dusty places If any one of these is true for your vehicle thenyou need to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first If none of them is true change the oil every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever comes fi...

Страница 234: ...ment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle itby taking it to a place that collects used oil If youhave a problem properly disposingof your usedoil ask your dealer a service station or a local recyclin...

Страница 235: ...ne backfires you could be burned Don tdrive with it off and be careful working on the engine with theair cleaner off m m I I If the air cleaner is off a backfire can causea damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage i Always have theair c1 n r when you re driving Air Filter Replacement To remove theair filter 1 Remove the two plastic pins by pulling them straig...

Страница 236: ...ervice Appearance Care 2 Disconnect the plastic clamp on the duct Pull apart the connection m m 232 3 Pull the air cleaner straight up Unclamp the metal clips 4 Open the air cleaner and remove the filtcr ...

Страница 237: ...your transmission fluid it at least 30 minutes before checking he transmission fluid level if you have eendriving D When outside temperatures are above At high speed for quite a while 0 In heavy traffic especially in hot While pulling a trailer 90 F 32 C weather To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 C to 93 C To check transmissionflu...

Страница 238: ...Park with 0 With your foot on the brake pedal the parking brakeapplied move the shift lever through each gear range pausingfor about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in P Park minutes or more 0 Let the engine run at idle for three 234 A 3 4 L L32 Code S Then without shuttingoff the engine follow these steps 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towe...

Страница 239: ...nt Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeledDEXRON IIE because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic transmission Damage causedby fluid other than DEXRON IIEis not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check obtained push the dipstick backin all the way Whenthecorrectfluidlevelis Manual Transmi...

Страница 240: ...t is fully seated If the fluid level is low add more fluid as described in the next steps II Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case How to Add Fluid Here s howto add fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommende...

Страница 241: ...Index How to Check The proper fluidshould be added if the level is below the STEP mark on the reservoir See the instructions on the reservoir cap Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom o...

Страница 242: ...to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheatingor if you needto add coolant to your radiator see Engine Overheating in the Index I The proper coolant for your Chevrolet will 0 0 0 0 0 Give freezing protection downto 34 F 37 C Give boiling protectionup to 262 F 128 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the properengine temperature Let the warning lights work as ...

Страница 243: ...water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the propercoolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set forthe proper coolant I mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine couldget too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and YOU or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze I Ifyouuseanimproperc...

Страница 244: ...arm the level on the dipstick should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher If you have the 5 7L LTl Code P engine and this light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant To Add Coolant tothe Recovery Tank If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolantrecovery tank but only when yourengine is cool If the tank is very low or empty also add coolant to the radiator See Engine Overheat...

Страница 245: ...ll it CAUTION I I You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burnif the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Radiator Pressure Cap All Engines NOTICE Your radiator capis a 18 psi 124kPa pressure type capand must be tightly installedto prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the ...

Страница 246: ...mostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reachesa preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended 3 4L L32 Code S Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace thecap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid levelon the dipstick...

Страница 247: ...ance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 1 NOTICE t When adding power steering fluid or makinga complete fluid change alwaysuse the properfluid Failure I to usethe proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windsmeld Washer Fluid To Add Open the cap labeledWASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid untilthe bottle is full ...

Страница 248: ...cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There areonly two reasons why the brake fluid levelin your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are putin the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out ofthe brake system Ifit is you should have your brake sys...

Страница 249: ...ove the plastic seam in the reservoir It isn t have your brake system hecked to see if there is a leak fter work is done on the brake hydraulic ystem make sure the levelis above the lastic seam near the base of the filler eck dhat to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 1l GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only I NOTICE I 0 ...

Страница 250: ...e new ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakescan change forthe worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts Batte...

Страница 251: ...e Replacement Bulbs in the Index burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if Halogen Bulbs vou aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without I nettinn hurt Contact your dealer to learn howto prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can I burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or othe...

Страница 252: ... your headlights 1 Move your vehicle to a levelsurface Use a spirit level to be sure Be sure to remove anyitems that are not part of your original equipment from the trunk and passenger areas No one should be seated in the vehicle and your fuel tank should be about half full Check to be sure your tires are at the correct pressure There are four headlights Each one has its own verticaland horizonta...

Страница 253: ...s 2 and 3 6 Turn the horizontal aiming screw 7 If the gage readings arenot centered Try not to touch threaded parts other than the vertical and horizontal aiming screws If the vehicle body hasbeen damaged in an accident or something theheadlight should be aimed after repairing thebody To replace a headlight Before replacing a headlight that doesnot light checkto make sure that the wiring connector...

Страница 254: ...eing replaced was properly aimed the new one will be also if it is properly installed f 7 i 1 Remove the Torx head screws at the end of the aimingring 2 The aiming ring will swing open likea gate Remove the aiming ring from the assembly Place it face down with the aim indicator up Be careful not to damage the aimingbubble ...

Страница 255: ...ts in the headlight assembly Hold the aiming ring closed insert the screws at the endof the ring Tighten the screws until the aiming ring touches the plastic nuts on both the top and bottom Do not overtighten Do not damage the vertical aiming bubble 9 Check the headlight aim indicators The horizontal indicator A should be on 0 zero If the vehicle islevel the vertical indicator B should also be on ...

Страница 256: ...he two screws in the stoplight lens 2 Gently pull the assembly out and remove the bulb from the back of the assembly 3 Reverse the steps with a new bulb Front hrn Signal 1 Using a screwdriver remove the plastic screws from the deflector under the vehicle Move the deflector out of the way ...

Страница 257: ...3 Pull out the bulb 4 Reverse the steps with a new bulb Rear Lights To change any rear bulb you have to remove the entire housing 1 Remove the trim panel from the side 2 Pull back the carpet that you are replacing the bulb 3 Remove the wing nuts ...

Страница 258: ...nterclockwise 6 To remove the bulb push in and turn 7 Reverse the steps with a new bulb it counterclockwise then pull it out Rear Sidemarker To replace a rear sidemarker bulb 1 Remove the screw from the sidemarker assembly 2 To pull out the bulb housing tilt the housing to remove the tabbed end 3 Turn counterclockwise and pull out 4 Pull out the bulb 5 Reverse the steps with a new bulb the socket ...

Страница 259: ...VWR GAWRFRT GAWR RR 01 91 5713LB ZS03LB v The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edgeof the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weightof the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or r...

Страница 260: ... reararea of your vehicle T r y to spread the weight evenly m Never stack heavierthings like suitcases insidethe vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can a Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Tires W e don tmake tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufac...

Страница 261: ...rmation label which is on the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressuresfor your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile If your vehicle is equipped with P245 50ZR16tires and you ll be driving at speeds higher than100mph 160 km h where it is legal raise the cold inflation pressureof each tire to 35 psi 240 kPa...

Страница 262: ...ed and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index If you don t have P245 50ZR16size tires use the rotation pattern shown above for your size tires If you have P245 50ZR16size tires they must roll in a certain direction for the best overall performance The directionis shown by an arrow on both sidewalls Because these tires are dir...

Страница 263: ...less of tread remaining You need a new tire if You can see the indicatorsat three places around the tire through the tire s rubber or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric You can see cord or fabric showing The tread or sidewall is cracked cut The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the sizeor location of the damage...

Страница 264: ... A u I w v Mixing tires could cause you to you mix tires of different sizesor the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels It s all rightto drive with your compact spare though It was developed for limited use on your vehicle typs radial a d bias belted tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates t...

Страница 265: ... measured under controlled conditions on specified government testsurfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests anddoes no1 include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to...

Страница 266: ... may vary with respect tothese grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standardsand have been approved for use on General Motors vehicles All passenger type P Metric tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire li...

Страница 267: ...meter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need toreplace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way youwill be sureto have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Chevrolet model CAUTION Using t h t wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the br...

Страница 268: ...ident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Ib If your Chevrolet has P235 55R16 or P245 50ZRlf cizetire don t 1 1 c I tire chains the Ind m e vow I I vehicle If you ve other tires st LIIC chains only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the propersize for y tires Install them on the rear tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends s...

Страница 269: ... follow the instructions And always open your doors or windows when you recleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle a Gasoline Carbon Tetrachloride Turpentine Benzene Acetone m Lacquer Thinner Naphtha Paint Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use anyof these unless this manual says you can In man...

Страница 270: ...se a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stainedarea If a ring forms after spotcleaning clean the entire area immediately orit will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric 0 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a who...

Страница 271: ... clean dull knife or scraper Use verylittle cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth 0 Whenyou clean a stain from fabric immediately dry thearea with an air hose hair dryer or heat lamp tohelp prevent a cleaning ring See the previous NOTICE Fabric Prote...

Страница 272: ...d Non greasy stains Like catsup coffee black egg fruit fruitjuice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood 0 Carefully scrapeoff excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions above 0 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking sodato 1 cup 250 ml of luke...

Страница 273: ...rtain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do notbleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety beltsonly with mild soap and lukewarm water Glass Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco s...

Страница 274: ...Then rinse the blade with water 9 270 Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn Cleaning TwinLift off Roof Panels Special care is necessary when cleaning removing and or storing the roof panels 0 Flush offdust and dirt with water Clean the panels with GM Glass then dry the panels Cleaner Leave the cleaner on the panel for one minute then wipe the panel with a soft li...

Страница 275: ...paint finish You can getGM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials in the Index Your Chevrolet has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat I NOTICE aggressive polishingon a basecoat clearcoat paint finishmay dull the finish or leave swirl marks 4luminum Wheels If So Equippea Your aluminum w...

Страница 276: ...st every six months Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repairor replacement make sure the body repair shopapplies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Foreign Material Calcium chloride and othersalts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys and other foreig...

Страница 277: ...e 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 frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system cando this foryou Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallou...

Страница 278: ...ricantfor hood hatchback door hinges latches Lubriplate 1202 0 340kg 1052870 Weatherstrips DielectricSiliconeGrease 1 oz 0 028 kg 12345579 Exterior wash Wash Wax Concentrated 16 02 0 473L 1051 398 Spot andstain removalon cloth andfabric Spot Lifter 8 02 0 237L 1050201 16 oz 0 473L Key lockcylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant 9 02 0 262L 123451 20 Automatic and manual transmission fluid DEXRON IIE 32 ...

Страница 279: ...and registration Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN is the engine codefor your 1993 GM engine This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts in this section Service r a m idd OnElectrical Identification Label Equipment You ll find this label inside your console storage compartment It s very helpful if you er neid to order parts On this label is...

Страница 280: ...th a new oneof the correct size If you ever have a problem on the road and don t havea spare fuse you can borrow oneof the correct value Just pick some featureof your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the sizeyou need Replace it as soon as you can Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker An electrical overl...

Страница 281: ...Running I 5 Engine Control Module PASS Key II Decoder Module Fuel Pump Relay 15 Amp 6 Brake LighVCruise Release Switch Hazard Flasher 20Amp 7 Power Door Locks Power Mirrors Hatch Release 15 Amp 8 Audio Alarm Module Base Relay Courtesy Lights Console Compartment Glove Box Dome Rearview Mirror and Radio 15 Amp 9 Audio Alarm Module Daytime Running Lights Module Canada Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module...

Страница 282: ...ssembly 8 Not Used 9 Fuel Injectors 7 5 Amp 10 Fuel Injectors 7 5 Amp 11 VIN Engine Code S Camshaft Air Pump Relay 20 Amp Position Sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor Electronic Ignition Module 10 Amp VIN Engine Code P Ignition Coil Ignition Coil Driver 10 Amp 12 Air ConditioningCompressor Relay Cruise Control Switches and Module 20 Amp Relays B Air Conditioning Compressor C Anti Lock Brake System D...

Страница 283: ...194 Dome 561 DoorCourtesy 70 Fog 885 GloveBox 194 Front Parking and Turn Signal 2397 Headlight Low Beam H 4351 Headlight HighBeam H 4352 Heater and A C Control 37 HighBeamIndicator 161 IndicatorLights 161 License 194 Reading 212 2 Sidemarker 194 TailOnly 194 Tail Stop Turn 2057 Manual transmission only TurnSignalIndicators 161 279 ...

Страница 284: ... V6 1 VINEngineCodeP V8 FuelDelivery FuelInjection ValveArrangement In Head Piston Displacement VIN Engine Code S 207 CID 3 4L VIN Engine Code P 350CID 5 7L VIN Engine Code S 9 0 1 VIN Engine Code P 10 5 1 VINEngineCodeS 1 2 3 4 5 6 VINEngineCodeP 1 8434G5 7 2 Compression Ratio Firing Order ...

Страница 285: ...PF47 VINEngineCodeP PF25 FuelFilter GF578 PCV Valve VINEndingeCodeS CV789C VIN Engine CodeP CV895C Radiatorcap RC24 Spark Plug VIN Engine CodeS oR43TSK 0 045 Gap VIN Engine Code P oR45LTSP 0 050 Gap Thermostat Temperature Specification 180 F 82 C Wheel Nuts Wheel Nut Torque 100lb ft 140Nom 281 ...

Страница 286: ...oling System VIN Engine CodeS WithManualTransmission 12 5qt 11 8 L With Automatic Transmission 12 3 qt 11 6 L WithManualTransmission 15 3 qt 14 5L WithAutomaticTransmission 15 1qt 14 3 L VIN Engine CodeP tNot all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning systemin your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Chevrolet dea...

Страница 287: ... L Six Speed 8 0 pt 3 8 L Rear Axle Lubricant 4 fl 02 1 18 ml Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase 101 1 2 566 mm Tread Front 60 7 1 542 mmj Rear 60 6 1 540 mm Length 193 2 4 908 mm Width 74 1 1 883mm Height 51 3 1 303mm Recheck fluid level after filling See Automatic Transmission Fluid or Manual Transmission Fluid in the Index Recheck the oil level after filling See Engine Oil in the Index I 283 ...

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Страница 289: ... Organized 287 A Scheduled Maintenance Services 289 Using Your Maintenance Schedules 289 Selecting the Right Schedule 289 ScheduleI 290 Schedulen 292 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services 294 B OwnerChecksand Services 298 At Each FuelFill 298 At Least Once a Month 299 At Least Twice a Year 299 At Least Once a Year 300 C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 303 D Recommended Fluids and Lubrican...

Страница 290: ...ease read this part and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your Chevrolet dealer the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices Your Vehicle andtheEnvironment Proper vehicle maintenancenot only helps keep your vehicle in good working condition but it als...

Страница 291: ...and equipment for the job If you have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work L dangerous In trying to do somejobs you can be If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes You will find a list of publications and how to get them later in this manual See Service Publications in the Index Section B Owner Checks ...

Страница 292: ...used whether you do the work yourself or have it Section E Maintenance Record provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle Whenever any maintenance is performed be sure to write it down in this section This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done In addition it is a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts They may be needed to qualify y...

Страница 293: ...ee Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal usetherecommendedunleaded fuel See Fuel in the driving limits Index Se ecting the Right Schedule First you ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle Here s how to decide which schedule to follow Schedule I Is any one of these true for your vehicle Most trips are less than 4 miles 6...

Страница 294: ...he U S Environmental Protection Agency has determined that thefailure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion o f vehicle usehl life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E Maintenance Record 9 290 ITEM...

Страница 295: ...The services shown in this schedule up to 48 000 miles 80 000 km should be rformed after 48 000 miles at the same intervals ...

Страница 296: ...anty or limit recall liability prior to the completion o f vehicle usejid life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenanceservices be per omd at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in SectionE Maintenance Record 292 ITEM NO 2 4 6 a 10 WHAT TO SERVICE See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules I and II WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers...

Страница 297: ...The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles 75 O00 km should be performed after 45 000 miles at the same intervals MILES 000 7 5 I 15 I 22 5 I 30 I 37 5 1 45 KILOMETERS f000 I I 1 I I e 293 9 ...

Страница 298: ...hassisLubrication Ifyourvehicle is equipped with grease fittings lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transmission shift linkage parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle NOTE To determine your engine s displacement and code see Engine Identification in the Index ITEM NO SERVICE 3 Tireand Wheel RotationandInspection ...

Страница 299: ...proper freeze protection corrosion inhibitor level and engine operating temperature An Emission Control Service ITEM NO SERVICE Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Tighten screw type hose clamps Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser Wash the pressure cap and neck To help ensure proper operation we recommend a pressure test of both the co...

Страница 300: ...or other damage Check the boot fit at the distributor and at the spark plugs Replace wires as needed 8 Spark Plug WireInspection Inspectfor In heavycity traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police car or delivery service An Emission Control Service The U 5 Environmen...

Страница 301: ...e or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage Replace parts as needed Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required An Emission Control Service fr The U S Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure toper orm this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liabilityprior to the completion o f vehicle usef...

Страница 302: ...t is important foryou or a service station 8ttend8nt to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fili CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO J Engine Oil Level necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details Fluid Level Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if Windshield Washer necessary See Coolant in the Index for further de...

Страница 303: ...tion label located on the rear edge of the driver s door See Tires in the Index for further details At least Twice a Year CHECK I OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO Hydraulic Clutch Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir See Hydraulic Clutch Fluid inthe Index A fluid System Inspection loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the systeminspectedand repaired at once ...

Страница 304: ... both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transmission vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The starter should the regular brake work only in P Park or N Neutral If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service On manual trans...

Страница 305: ... to the Run position but don t start the engine Without a level surface applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park your vehicle s BTSI needs service While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn thekeyto LOCK in each shift lever position With an automatic transmission the key should turn to LOCK only when...

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Страница 307: ...or damaged loose or missing parts Inspection signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other condition...

Страница 308: ...otors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc The parking brake is self adjusting and no manual adjustment is required You may needto have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking NOTE A low brake fluid level can indicate wor...

Страница 309: ...gine Oil in the Index GM Part No 1052753 conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of water preferably distilled and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 BrakeFluid GMPart No 1052535 orequivalentDOT 3BrakeFluid Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347 or equiv...

Страница 310: ...dshield Wiper Blades I FLUID LUBRICANT Lubricate with Multi PurposeLubricant GM Part No 12345120 or syntheticSAE5W 30engine oil or siliconelubricant GM Part No 1052276or 1052277 Engine Oil Engine Oil Engine Oil Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2 Category L I or OC LB GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GMPart No 1051515 or equivalent Clean with Bon AmiPo...

Страница 311: ...FLUIDILUBRICANT Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or SAE OW 90GL 5 Gear Lubricant a Engineoil b Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent See Replacement Parts in the Index for recommended replacement filters valves an...

Страница 312: ... the odometer reading and who performed the service in the maintenance performed Also you should retain all columns indicated When completing the Maintenance maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I convenient place to store them 308 DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

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Страница 314: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cant DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 310 ...

Страница 315: ...DATE IODOMETER I READING SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 311 ...

Страница 316: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont I DATE IODOMETER I READING SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 3 12 ...

Страница 317: ...Part 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure 314 GM Participation in Better Business Bureau Mediation Arbritration Program 316 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 318 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 318 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 319 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance 319 Service Publications 320 ...

Страница 318: ...eneral Manager STEP TWO If after contactinga member of Dealership Management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawaby calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 525 254 3777 In Puerto Ri...

Страница 319: ... Chevrolet please emember that your concern will likely be esolvedin the dealership using the lealership s facilities equipment and 3ersonnel That is why we suggest you iollow Step One first if you have a concern Customer Assistancefor the Hearing or Speech Impaired TDD T o assist owners who have hearing lifficulties Chevrolet has installed pecial TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf equipme...

Страница 320: ... The program can resolve individual disputes involving vehicle repairs and the interpretation of your New Vehicle Limited Warranty We prefer that you not resort to BBB AUTO LINE until after a final decision is made under the Customer Satisfaction Procedure However you may file a claim at any time by contacting your local Better Business Bureau BBB at the following toll free number 1 800 955 5 100 ...

Страница 321: ...rbitrators make decisions based on the principles of fairness and equity and are not required to duplicate the functions of courts by strictly applying state or federal law If you wish to go to court however we do not require that you first file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE unless state law provides otherwise Whatever your preference may be remember that if you are unhappy with the results of BBB AU...

Страница 322: ...mpaign However NHTSA cannot 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 0 123in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Reporting...

Страница 323: ...et sstrong commitment to customer satisfaction Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center As the ownerof a 1993 Chevrolet membership in Roadside Assistance is free Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year by calling 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 This toll free number will provide you over the phone roadside assistance with ...

Страница 324: ...eferto the Roadside Assistance brochure inside your portfoliofor full program details In Canada call 1 800 268 6800for details on Roadside Assistance reached Servzce Publications Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications and Indexes as described below is applicable only in the fifty U S states and the Districtof Columbia and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10 000...

Страница 325: ...c bulletinapplies to your vehicle Individual PSP s If you don t want to buy all the PSP s issued by Chevrolet for all car or truck models in the model year you can buy individual PSP s such as those which may pertain to a particular model To do this you will first need to see our index of PSP s It provides a variety of information Here s what you ll find in the index and how you can get one What Y...

Страница 326: ... ordering form for indexes forearlier model years Cut outthe ordering form fill it out and mail it in We will then see to it that an index is mailed to you There is no charge for indexesfor the 1989 1993 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering form for an index just call toll free and we ll be happy to send you one Automated recording equipment will take your name...

Страница 327: ...All PSP S PSP 91 4 40 00 1990 All PSP S PSP 90 4 40 00 For subscription information call Helm Incorporated SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis repair and overhaul information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steer ing body etc Model Form Number Price 1993 Chevrolet Camaro ST 368 93 43 00 Please specify special body or engine types on order form Write informa...

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Страница 333: ... lockBrakes ABS 143 SystemWarningLight 101 To Use 144 Appearance Care 265 Appearance Care and MaintenanceMaterials 274 AppearanceCare Serviceand 217 AshtrayandLighter 94 Ashtray Front 94 Audio Systems 115 Audio Systems Comfort Controlsand 109 Automatic Transmission 62 AutomaticTransmissionFluid 233 Axle Limited SlipRear 70 Axle Rear 237 Backing Up with a Trailer 178 Balance Wheel Alignment and Tir...

Страница 334: ...rnSignal 252 RearLights 253 RearSidemarker 254 Bulbs Replacement 279 Bulbs Halogen 247 Capacities andSpecifications 280 Carbon Monoxide 75 Care of SafetyBelts 269 Cassette and Compact Disc Storage 93 Cassette Tape Player AM FM Stereo with 117 Cassette Tape Player Care Cassette Tape To Play a of Your 128 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 119 Chains Safety 177 Chains Tire 264 Changing a FlatTir...

Страница 335: ...266 The Outsideof the Windshield andWiperBlades 270 The Outsideof Your Chevrolet 270 The Top of the Instrument Panel 269 Twin Lift off Roof Panels 270 Vinyl or Leather 269 Clock Setting the 116 Close OutPanel 93 Clutch Hydraulic 237 Color ofRoad Signs 132 Comfort Controls 110 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 109 Compact Disc Player Delco Base AMEM Stereowith 121 CompactDisc Care ofYour 129 Compa...

Страница 336: ...her Vehicle WhileUsing 83 ToEraseSpeedMemory 84 T o Get Out of 84 To Increase Speed While Using 82 To Reduce SpeedWhile Using 83 To Resume a SetSpeed 81 ToSet 81 UsingonHills 83 Curves Drivingon 146 Customer Assistance Information 313 CustomerSatisfactionProcedure 314 Daytime Running Lights 85 Deep Snow If You re Stuck in 173 Deep Standing Water Drivingthrough 61 Defects Safety ReportingtoGeneralM...

Страница 337: ...he Rain On Curves On Grades with a Trailer On Snow or Ice Through Deep Standing Water Winter With a Trailer Drunken Driving Freeway 163 153 160 136 137 161 158 155 146 179 170 61 170 177 137 Electric MirrorControl 88 Electrical Center Underhood 278 Electrical Equipment Add on 275 Emergencies Brakingin 146 Emergencies Steering in 148 Engine Block Heater 61 Coolant 238 Coolant Temperature Gage 102 E...

Страница 338: ...on 235 Fluid PowerSteering 242 334 Fluid WindshieldWasher 243 Fluids and Lubricants Recommended 305 FM Stereo 127 Fog Lights 86 Fog Mist and Haze Drivingin 158 Fog TipsonDriving in 159 Following Distance with a Trailer 178 ForeignCountries Fuelsin 222 Freeway ForeignMaterialPaintDamage 272 Drivingonthe 161 Enteringthe 161 Leavingthe 162 Front Ashtray 94 MapLights 87 Seat Manual 12 ConsoleStorage 9...

Страница 339: ...Heater EngineBlock 61 Heating 111 Heating Bi Level 111 High Beams 154 HighwayHypnosis 164 HillandMountainRoads 165 Hills Parking on 168 Hitches 176 HoodRelease 223 Hood Checking Things under the 223 Hook UpsFrontTowing 191 Hook Ups Rear Towing 192 Horn 76 How to Add Coolantto the CoolantRecoveryTank 197 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 199 201 HydraulicClutch 237 Hydroplaning 157 Hypnosis Highwa...

Страница 340: ...EngineRunning 72 Lighter Ashtrayand 94 Lights AirBagSystem 26 Anti lock Brake System BrakeSystemWarning 100 Bulb Replacement 279 Check Gages 105 Courtesy 86 Daytime Running 85 Fog 86 FrontMap 87 GagesandIndicators Warning 99 Interior 86 Warning 101 Low Coolant 105 Low Oil 105 Main Control 85 Operation of 84 SafetyBeltReminder 20 ServiceEngineSoon 103 Traffic 134 LightsOnReminder 85 Limited SlipRea...

Страница 341: ... Six Speed 67 Transmission Fluid 235 Windows 75 Map Lights Front 87 MapPocket 92 Markings Pavement 135 Master Cylinder Brake 244 Mirrors 87 Convex Outside 87 Electric Control 88 Inside Daymight Rearview 87 Manual Remote Control 88 VisorVanity Covered 94 Manual Adjust 87 N e w Vehicle Break In 55 Night Driving at 153 Driving Suggestions A Few More 155 Vision 153 Odometer Speedometer and 98 Odometer...

Страница 342: ...assing 149 Passing withaTrailer 178 Pavement Markings 135 PedalTravel Brake 146 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 303 Power DoorLocks 51 Seat Six way 13 Steering 146 SteeringFluid 242 Windows 76 Pregnancy Safety Belt Use during 31 Problems on the Road 183 Publications Service 320 Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts and the Answers Here are 19 Radiator Pressure Cap 241 Radio ReceptionUnders...

Страница 343: ...ch 51 Reminder LightsOn 85 RemoteHatchRelease 51 Replacement Bulbs PartNumbers 279 Replacement AirFilter 231 Bulb Service 247 Parts 281 Wheel 263 Wheels Used 264 ReminderLight SafetyBelt 20 ReplacingBrakeSystemParts 246 Replacing Safety Belts after Reporting Safety Defects aCrash 45 To GeneralMotors 319 T o theCanadianGovernment 318 To the United States Government 318 Checking YourSystem 45 Child ...

Страница 344: ...der Light 20 ReplacingafteraCrash 45 Seatsand 11 SmallerChildrenandBabies 35 They reforEveryone 15 UseduringPregnancy 31 WhyTheyWork 17 SafetyChains 177 Safety Defects Reporting to General Motors 319 Reporting to the Canadian Government 318 Reporting to the United StatesGovernment 318 SafetyWarningsandSymbols 7 Schedule Maintenance 285 ScheduledMaintenanceServices 289 Seats And SafetyBelts 11 And ...

Страница 345: ...ing the Snow orIce Drivingon 170 AM FM Stereowith Cassette Delco Base AM FM Stereo with Tape Player 119 CompactDiscPlayer 122 Specifications Capacitiesand 280 SpeedometerandOdometer 98 Starting YourEngine 57 Starting Jump 185 Steam Coming from Your Steam IfThere Is No 194 Engine IfThere Is 194 Steering 146 Fluid Power 242 In Emergencies 148 Power 146 Tips 146 StorageandCompartments 92 Storage Vehi...

Страница 346: ...6 Balance Wheel Alignmentand 262 BuyingNew 259 Chains 264 Inflation Pressure 257 ChangingaFlat 205 InspectionandRotation 258 TemperatureGrades 261 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s 176 Traction Grades 261 Treadwear 261 UniformQualityGrading 260 WhenIt sTime for New 259 White Sidewall 272 Tone Setting the AM FM Stereo with Cassette Delco Base AMEM Stereo Tape Player 118 withCompactDiscPlayer 122 Top S...

Страница 347: ... Transmission Automatic 62 Fluid Automatic 233 Fluid Manual 235 Manual Six Speed 67 Trip Odometer 99 Manual Five Speed 66 Turn Signal and Lane Turn Signalmeadlight Beam Lever the 77 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 179 Twin Lift off RoofPanels 88 Change Indicator 77 Underbody Maintenance 273 UnderhoodElectricalCenter 278 UsedReplacementWheels 264 Uphill Parking 168 Vehicle Control of a 140 Damag...

Страница 348: ...ight of the Trailer 175 Weight Total on Your Vehicle s Tires 176 WheelNutTorque 281 Wheels WeightoftheTrailerTongue 176 Alignment and TireBalance 262 Aluminum 271 Replacement 263 Tilt 76 UsedReplacement 264 Where to Put the Restraint ChildrenandSafetyBelts 36 Why Safety BeltsWork 17 Windows 75 DefoggingandDefrosting 112 Manual 75 Power 76 RearDefogger 114 And Wiper Blades Cleaning the Outsideof th...

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Страница 356: ... or higher for the 3 4LL32 Code S engine 91 octane or higher for the 5 7L LT1 Code P engine See Page219 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservorr See Page 243 Battery The Delco Freedom battery needs no water See Page 246 CoolingSystem Reservoir Check coolant at the coolant recovery tank by using the dipstick Add coolant at the coolant recovery tank The fluid should be at or a little abovethe FULL HOT mark...

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