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Section 4

Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also
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Defensive Driving

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Drunken Driving

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Control of a Vehicle

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Braking

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Steering

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Passing

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Loss of Control

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Driving at Night

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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

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City Driving

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Freeway Driving

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Before Leaving on a Long Trip

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Highway Hypnosis

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Hill and Mountain Roads

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Winter Driving

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Recreational Vehicle Towing

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Loading Your Vehicle

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Towing a Trailer

Содержание Metro 2000

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Страница 2: ... 800 CHEV USA For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 that provides in an emergency 1 800 CHEV USA For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 Bumper to Bumper 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km Limited Warranty Courtesy Transportation Every 2000 Metro under warranty is backed with the following services ...

Страница 3: ...2000 Chevrolet Metro Owner s Manual Litho in U S A Part Number 22619453 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved i ...

Страница 4: ...ake Windows Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Cargo Cover If Equipped Instrument Panel Warning Lights and Gages Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Section 1 Section 2 Seats and Restraint Systems Features and Controls ii ...

Страница 5: ... Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You re Stuck Problems on the Road iii Section 5 Section 4 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Your Driving and the Road ...

Страница 6: ...s and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Engine Air Cleaner Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...

Страница 7: ... it to quickly find something you want to read Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information See Warranty Manual Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 10 Service Publications Index Section 9 Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide v ...

Страница 8: ...anada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriétaires canadiens Vous ...

Страница 9: ...nd a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others c...

Страница 10: ...ething 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 You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE ...

Страница 11: ...ls have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE COOLANT ENGINE OIL PRESS...

Страница 12: ...e Station Guide Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only 87 Octane or higher See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Battery See Section 6 ...

Страница 13: ... 9 Safety Belts They re for Everyone 1 13 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Driver Position 1 21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Right Front Passenger Position 1 22 Air Bag System 1 28 Rear Seat Passengers 1 32 Children 1 35 Child Restraints 1 46 Larger Children 1 49 Safety Belt Extender 1 49 Checking Your Restra...

Страница 14: ...at while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Pull up on the lever under the front seat to unlock it The lever is to your right under the driver s front seat and to your left under the passenger s front seat Slide the seat to where you want it Then release...

Страница 15: ... you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to its original upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this CAUTION Continued ...

Страница 16: ...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 vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Driver s Seatback Latch 2 Door The driver s seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat To fold a seatback forw...

Страница 17: ...isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked Easy Entry Seat If Equipped The passenger s seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat Whenyoupulluponthereclinerreleaselever theseatback will tilt forward and the whole seat will slide forward ...

Страница 18: ...he seat and seatback should lock into position CAUTION If an easy entry right front seat isn t locked it can move In a sudden stop or crash the person sitting there could be injured After you ve used it be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked To get out push the release lever forward The seatback will fold and the seat will move forward ...

Страница 19: ...To fold the seatback down If you have a two door model make sure the rear safety belts are hooked to the safety belt hangers If you have a four door model make sure the loops on the seatback are fastened and the rear safety belts pass through the loops This prevents the safety belt from falling behind the seatback ...

Страница 20: ...el make sure the rear safety belts are hooked to the safety belt hangers If you have a four door model make sure the loops on the seatback are fastened and the rear safety belts pass through the loops 1 Lift the seatback up and push it back to lock it into place 2 Be sure both sides of the seatback are latched Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position 3 If you hav...

Страница 21: ...iously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area o...

Страница 22: ...t even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it g...

Страница 23: ...1 11 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop ...

Страница 24: ...1 12 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel ...

Страница 25: ...t 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 greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Eve...

Страница 26: ...r Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your...

Страница 27: ...you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of t...

Страница 28: ...de under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor ...

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

Страница 30: ...You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Страница 31: ... be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

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

Страница 33: ...on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy ...

Страница 34: ...signed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a...

Страница 35: ...injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see...

Страница 36: ... 24 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side ...

Страница 37: ... it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a...

Страница 38: ...t quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from ...

Страница 39: ...ervice can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service NOTICE If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag c...

Страница 40: ... still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Rear Seat Passengers It...

Страница 41: ... belt won t be able to do its job if it s hooked into a belt hanger like this Always make sure the safety belt is unhooked from the belt hanger before anyone wears it The safety belt hangers should only be used to store the belts when the seatback is folded down See Folding Rear Seat in the Index The rear seats have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly ...

Страница 42: ...il it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 ...

Страница 43: ...ld cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too ...

Страница 44: ...Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag syst...

Страница 45: ...small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a frontal crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the s...

Страница 46: ...rash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint ...

Страница 47: ...en selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure...

Страница 48: ...aints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable ...

Страница 49: ...forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat ...

Страница 50: ...ons for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Both the owner s manual and the child restraint ins...

Страница 51: ...seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap In Canada the ...

Страница 52: ...s bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Four door Models Top strap anchor brackets are located behind the rear seat on the filler panel Anchor the top strap to this bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself ...

Страница 53: ... belt hanger In a crash the safety belt won t be able to do its job if it s hooked into a belt hanger Always make sure the safety belt is unhooked from the belt hanger before it s used to secure a child restraint The safety belt hangers should only be used to store the belts when the seatback is folded down See Folding Rear Seat in the Index 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plat...

Страница 54: ... the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock ...

Страница 55: ...find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 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 ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...

Страница 56: ...t in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing...

Страница 57: ... the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock ...

Страница 58: ...u tighten the belt 7 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 ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belt...

Страница 59: ...same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulde...

Страница 60: ...t in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash ...

Страница 61: ...To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safet...

Страница 62: ...that says to replace the belt be sure to do so Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in a collision You would see this label on the belt near the door opening If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time ...

Страница 63: ...ic Transaxle Operation 2 15 Manual Transaxle Operation 2 17 Parking Brake 2 18 Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transaxle Only 2 20 Shifting Out of PARK P Automatic Transaxle Only 2 20 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle Models Only 2 21 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 21 Engine Exhaust 2 22 Running Your Engine While You re Parked Automatic Transaxle 2 22 Windows 2 23 Horn 2 23 Turn Signal Multifu...

Страница 64: ...dren in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children ...

Страница 65: ... keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using this code If you need a new key contact your Chevrolet dealer who can obtain the correct key code In an emergency call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program at 1 800 CHEV USAR 1 800 243 8872 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft However you can have a lot of trouble getting ...

Страница 66: ...o 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 key To lock the door turn the key toward the front of the vehicle To unlock the door turn the key toward t...

Страница 67: ...LOCK to unlock the rest of the doors Rear Door Security Locks 4 Door Models Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside To Use One of These Locks The switch is located on the inside of the rear door To use the security locks 1 Move the lever all the way down 2 Close the door 3 Do the same thing to the o...

Страница 68: ...n the rear door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the locks To Cancel the Rear Door Lock 1 Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Move the lever all the way up 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door locks will now work normally Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle t...

Страница 69: ... cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on CIRCULATE That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index D If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Hatchback Trunk Lid Release Your key opens the hatchback or trunk lid Turn the key clockwise to unlock the hatchback or trunk lid NOTICE If ...

Страница 70: ...ve your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition If you take the key with you and you have an automatic transaxle it will be locked And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take...

Страница 71: ...ow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch you can turn the switch to four positions LOCK A This is the only position in which you can remove the key This locks your steering wheel ignition and automatic transaxle Press in on the key as you turn it toward you to LOCK If you have an automatic transaxle the ignition switc...

Страница 72: ... A warning tone will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in ACC or LOCK and the key is in the ignition CAUTION On manual transaxle vehicles turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in 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 moving turn the key only to ACC Don t push the ...

Страница 73: ...tarting Your Engine For cold and warm engines 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal 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 Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 s...

Страница 74: ...s designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehi...

Страница 75: ...a automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in ON If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into...

Страница 76: ...hifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re D Going less than about 27 mph 43 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down D Going about 27 mph 43 km h or more push your accelerator pedal all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more powe...

Страница 77: ... rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Manual Transaxle Operation 5 Speed The top of...

Страница 78: ...et up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL N NEUTRAL N Use this position when you start or idle your engine REVERSE R To back up press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE R Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while ...

Страница 79: ...onomy When this light comes on you should shift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic conditions let you For best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on While you accelerate it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator Ignore the shift light when you downshift Parking Brake The parking brake is located bet...

Страница 80: ...You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transaxle Only CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehic...

Страница 81: ... move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to Torque Lock Automatic Transaxle If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly th...

Страница 82: ...in brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn off the engine if started 2 Set the parking brake 3 Turn the ignition key to ON 4 Find the access hole cover on the driver s side of the console near the shift lever 5 Remove the screw and cover with a screw...

Страница 83: ...sciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath D Your vehicle was damaged in a collision D Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris D Repairs weren t done correctly D Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is...

Страница 84: ... in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking 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 ...

Страница 85: ...When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows do...

Страница 86: ...u that you want to pass To use it pull the turn signal multifunction lever toward you until the high beam headlamps come on then release the lever to turn them off Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by moving the stalk with the windshield wiper symbol on it up or down For steady wiping at low speed move the stalk down to LO For high speed wiping move the stalk down to HI To stop t...

Страница 87: ...o spray washer fluid on the windshield The spray will continue until you release the lever If your vehicle is equipped with intermittent wipers your windshield wipers will cycle a few times See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index CAUTION In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Rear Wind...

Страница 88: ... position will turn on the lamps listed above as well as the headlamps Lamps On Reminder If you turn the ignition off and leave the lamps on you ll hear a tone when you open the driver s door Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially...

Страница 89: ...en you turn off the headlamp switch the regular lamps will go off and your low beam headlamps will come on at the reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control This kn...

Страница 90: ...d down or side to side You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving Pull the tab toward you for night driving to reduce glare Push the tab away from you for daytime driving Outside Manual Adjust Mirror Adjust the outside mirrors by hand so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Manual Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mi...

Страница 91: ...e you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box To open the glove box pull the latch toward you Always keep the glove box door closed while driving Door Storage Pocket Your driver and passenger doors have a storage compartment Cupholder and Compartment To use the cupholder pull it out until it stops ...

Страница 92: ...retainers To store the cargo cover 1 Fold the rear seatback down 2 Place the cover horizontally between the front seatbacks and the rear seat cushion CAUTION An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver You or others could be injured If you remove the cover always store it horizontally between the front seatbacks and rear seat cushion Whe...

Страница 93: ... way and let go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them to the side If the visors...

Страница 94: ...2 32 The Instrument Panel Your Information System ...

Страница 95: ...t Panel Cluster H Ignition Switch I Windshield Wiper Washer Lever J Coinholder K Comfort Controls L Side Defroster Vent M Rear Window Washer Switch If Equipped N Rear Window Defogger Switch O Hood Release P Fuse Block Q Ashtray R Transaxle Shift Lever S Parking Brake Lever T Storage Compartment U Cupholder V Cigarette Lighter W Audio System X Glove Box ...

Страница 96: ...ent panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically Standard Cluster ...

Страница 97: ...2 35 Optional Cluster ...

Страница 98: ...t if it can t then it s set to zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a trip odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero To reset the trip odometer to zero press the knob located to t...

Страница 99: ... you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you wh...

Страница 100: ... the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate witho...

Страница 101: ... this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the charging system light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Shift Light Manual Transaxle This light comes on when you need to shift to the next higher gear See Manual Transaxle in the Index United States Only Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake...

Страница 102: ...ervice See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light and Towing Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system 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 When the ignition is on the brake s...

Страница 103: ...e anti lock brake system warning light on can lead to an accident After you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then sta...

Страница 104: ...ystem active light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Standard Cluster Optional Cluster This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves to the HOT H side of the band your engine is too hot It means that your engin...

Страница 105: ...also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty NOTICE Modifications made to the engine tra...

Страница 106: ... light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service If the Light Is On Stea...

Страница 107: ...aler or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prev...

Страница 108: ... light will come on as a test to show you it is working If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away D Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop the light may blink on and off This is normal D If you make a hard stop the light may come on for a moment This is normal CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you ...

Страница 109: ...6L but you need to get more right away Here are four concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage D At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F full D It takes more or less gas to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage reads half full but it took more or less than h...

Страница 110: ...Controls If Equipped 3 3 Heating 3 3 Defogging and Defrosting 3 4 Rear Window Defogger If Equipped 3 4 Ventilation System 3 6 Audio Systems 3 6 Setting the Clock 3 6 AM FM Stereo If Equipped 3 9 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 14 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player If Equipped 3 18 Understanding Radio Reception 3 18 Tips About Your Audio System 3 19 Care of Your Cassette Tap...

Страница 111: ...s air toward the floor the windshield and side windows DEFROST This position directs air to the windshield and side windows Fan Control Lever Slide the lever away from OFF to turn the system on Move the lever toward the fan symbol to increase the fan s speed Temperature Control Lever Slide the lever to change the temperature of the air flowing from the system Move it to the right for warmer air an...

Страница 112: ...lever toward the left and the fan control lever toward the fan symbol On days when it is raining or the humidity is high follow these dehumidifying steps to help clean windows that are cloudy with moisture Push the A C button Move the air intake lever to CIRCULATE Move the airflow lever to DEFROST and the fan control lever toward the fan symbol Adjust the temperature control lever to a comfortable...

Страница 113: ... blade or something 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 covered by your warranty Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed you can still direct outside air through your vehicle Move the air intake lever to CIRCULATE and the airflow lever to BI LEVEL Adjust the temp...

Страница 114: ...ir inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows D When you enter a car in cold weather move the fan control lever toward the fan symbol for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of yo...

Страница 115: ...into it Setting the Clock Press and hold the HR or MIN arrow for two seconds Then press the HR arrow until the correct hour appears Press and hold the MIN arrow until the correct minute appears Theclockmaybesetwiththeignitiononoroff AM FM Stereo If Equipped Playing the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob clockwise Turn it counterclockwise to...

Страница 116: ... few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next preset station PRESET SCAN will only scan the six presets that are in the band selected Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets The channel number P1 P6 will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up...

Страница 117: ...NCE Press and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the left speakers R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the right speakers L and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the left speakers L and a zero will ap...

Страница 118: ... will appear on the display Radio Calibration Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for service AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Playing the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To ...

Страница 119: ...r a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next preset station PRESET SCAN will only scan the six presets that are in the band selected Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets The channel number P1 P6 will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set...

Страница 120: ...ANCE Press and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the left speakers R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the right speakers L and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the left speakers L and a zero will a...

Страница 121: ...dio The radio will display UP or the Y symbol if the top side of the tape is playing DN or the B symbol will appear if the bottom side is playing If the player detects a tight or broken tape ERR error will appear on the display and the player will eject the tape The radio will go back to playing the last station selected If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off first press the eject b...

Страница 122: ... Press this button once to hear a selection over again RPT will appear on the display The current selection will continue to repeat RPT will flash on the display while the cassette player is searching for the start of the selection Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for RPT to work Press this button again to turn off repeated play OFF will appear on the di...

Страница 123: ...ive seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio display will flash to show the indicator was reset Radio Calibration Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for service AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player If Equipped Play...

Страница 124: ...next preset station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets The channel number P1 P6 will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Pre...

Страница 125: ...Press and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the left speakers R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the right speakers L and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the left speakers L and a zero will appear...

Страница 126: ...an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer PREV 1 Press this button or the left SEEK arrow to go to the previous track if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds If the PREV button or the left SEEK arrow is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current selection The track number will ...

Страница 127: ... Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off this button is pressed first Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the t...

Страница 128: ... Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 h...

Страница 129: ... 3 Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette 4 Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer s recommended cleaning time When the cleaning cassette has been ejected the cut tape detection feature is active again You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its ow...

Страница 130: ... up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Antenna If Equipped Use the knob on the end of the antenna to raise the antenna To lower it hold the antenna mast near the roof and fe...

Страница 131: ...iving 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 10 Steering 4 12 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Passing 4 14 Loss of Control 4 15 Driving at Night 4 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 19 City Driving 4 20 Freeway Driving 4 21 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 21 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 23 Winter Driving 4 27 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 30 Loading Your Vehicle 4 ...

Страница 132: ...eventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call ...

Страница 133: ... alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the pr...

Страница 134: ...carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in many U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In a growing number of U S states and throughout Canada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in ...

Страница 135: ... right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the...

Страница 136: ...g up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet...

Страница 137: ...e assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes Option Your vehicle may have anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid If your vehicle has anti lock brakes this warning light on the instrument panel will come on briefly wh...

Страница 138: ...eels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed ...

Страница 139: ... have anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time However if you don t have anti lock your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may be the wrong thing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle can t respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the v...

Страница 140: ...ing through a sharp curve Then you suddenly apply the brakes Both control systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places You can lose control The same thing can happen if you re steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate Those two control systems...

Страница 141: ...ou have anti lock not enough to lock your wheels See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock ...

Страница 142: ...g another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing D Drive ahe...

Страница 143: ...ars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot D Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see ...

Страница 144: ...y you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be l...

Страница 145: ... roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead D In remote areas watch for animals D If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also a...

Страница 146: ...ract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps 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 headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driv...

Страница 147: ...fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water o...

Страница 148: ...ater that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a s...

Страница 149: ...a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving D 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 and just before you start t...

Страница 150: ...you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust...

Страница 151: ...ear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a 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 things you can chec...

Страница 152: ...e the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior D Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently D If you get sleepy pull off the road...

Страница 153: ...N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill D Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool y...

Страница 154: ...er a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle ...

Страница 155: ...e until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Unless you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to brake very gently too If you do have anti lock see Anti L...

Страница 156: ...round clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious si...

Страница 157: ... engine to keep warm but be careful CAUTION Snow can trap exhaust gases 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 not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to tim...

Страница 158: ... feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Recreational Vehicle Towing There may be times when you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your destination Be sure to use the proper towing...

Страница 159: ...k the steering wheel before towing NOTICE Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph 90 km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged Towing Your Vehicle from the Front Manual Transaxle With a manual transaxle you can tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Follow these steps 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the steering wheel 3 Shift your manu...

Страница 160: ...ways unlock the steering wheel before towing NOTICE Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph 90 km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle from the rear or your vehicle could be badly damaged and the costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty ...

Страница 161: ...n your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options The other label is the Certification label also found on the driver s door lock pillar It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the wei...

Страница 162: ... put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash D Put things in the trunk or rear area of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly D Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats D Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle...

Страница 163: ... that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 8 Engine Overheating 5 10 Cooling System 5 16 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 17 Changing a Flat Tire 5 28 Compact Spare Tire 5 29 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Страница 164: ...s will flash on and off Press the button located on top of the steering column to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work ...

Страница 165: ... t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow h...

Страница 166: ...anual transaxle vehicle in NEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 ...

Страница 167: ...id that can 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 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive goes to positive and neg...

Страница 168: ...ve terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step ...

Страница 169: ... connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each othe...

Страница 170: ...ect hooks NOTICE Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle With current trends in automotive styles and design it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle Your vehicle can be towed with wheel lift or car carrier equipment Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle t...

Страница 171: ...ch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam th...

Страница 172: ...can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If 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 idle the engine for three minutes while you re parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide...

Страница 173: ...pump or somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine...

Страница 174: ... dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get 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 mixture of clean drinkable water a...

Страница 175: ...ou can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling syst...

Страница 176: ...cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise 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 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap ...

Страница 177: ...rk 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 6 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reac...

Страница 178: ... fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your fo...

Страница 179: ...el place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the othe...

Страница 180: ...the top of the spare counterclockwise and removing it See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare Now you have access to the compact spare tire Pull it up to remove it The jack is located behind the compact spare Turn the jack screw to remove the jack from the clamps The wheel wrench is located underneath the wing nut and the jack handle is attached to...

Страница 181: ...5 19 The tools you ll be using include the jack A wheel wrench B and jack handle C Attach the jack handle to the jack Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the lift head ...

Страница 182: ...ng the flat end of the jack handle Pry along the edge of the wheel cover as shown and pull toward you until it comes off Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet ...

Страница 183: ...until it fits firmly onto the plates closest to the flat tire The jack should be positioned as shown above if a rear tire is being changed 3 If the flat tire is a front tire follow the instructions noted before and position the jack as shown Regardless of whether it is a front or rear tire that is flat the jack head groove will fit in the plates ...

Страница 184: ...e with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 5 Remove all the wheel...

Страница 185: ...me off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall ...

Страница 186: ...h the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 10 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence as shown ...

Страница 187: ...ue wrench to 45 lb ft 60 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification 11 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...

Страница 188: ... loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Reinstall the jacking equipment cover and carpet Place the flat tire in the trunk so the side that faces out when it is on the vehicle is facing down The full size tire will not fit down into the well ...

Страница 189: ...lision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare tire is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index 1 Cover 2 Clamp 3 Jack Handle 4 Jack 5 Wheel Wrench 6 Bolt Put the jack jack handle flat tire and wheel wrench back into the storage area ...

Страница 190: ...u 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 When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic vehicle wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicl...

Страница 191: ...tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear or with...

Страница 192: ...Engine Oil 6 16 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 19 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 22 Manual Transaxle Fluid 6 23 Clutch Adjustment 6 23 Engine Coolant 6 26 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 26 Power Steering Fluid 6 27 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 28 Brakes 6 31 Low Maintenance Battery 6 32 Bulb Replacement 6 33 Headlamps 6 38 Tires 6 46 Appearance Care 6 47 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 48 Care of the Safety...

Страница 193: ...you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should ...

Страница 194: ...ar unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emissio...

Страница 195: ...service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Chevrolet dealer for service To provide clea...

Страница 196: ...t 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 Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank CAUTION Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad inju...

Страница 197: ...er Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system ca...

Страница 198: ...cle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others D Dispense gasoline only into approved containers CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D Dispense gasoline only into approved containers D Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground D Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening ...

Страница 199: ... or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle Then go to the front of the vehicle to release the secondary hood release Reach under the hood toward the center Pull the lever all the way up with one hand and lift the hood up with your other hand ...

Страница 200: ...he filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to is retainer Lower the hood 8 to 10 inches 20 to 25 cm above the vehicle and release so that it will latch fully Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat if necessary ...

Страница 201: ...ll see these items A Hood Prop B Engine Oil Dipstick C Engine Air Cleaner Filter D Engine Oil Fill Cap E Radiator Pressure Cap F Brake Fluid Reservoir G Engine Coolant Reservoir H Battery I Engine Compartment Fuse Block J Windshield Washer Reservoir ...

Страница 202: ...p B Power Steering Reservoir C Engine Air Cleaner Filter D Engine Oil Dipstick E Engine Oil Fill Cap F Electric Engine Cooling Fan G Radiator Pressure Cap H Brake Fluid Reservoir I Engine Coolant Reservoir J Battery K Engine Compartment Fuse Block L Windshield Washer Reservoir ...

Страница 203: ...ly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick is located next to the air cleaner The dipstick handle is a yellow loop Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you d...

Страница 204: ...d This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is located at the center of the engine compartment Be sure to fill it enough to put the ...

Страница 205: ...ute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the foll...

Страница 206: ... better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule D Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is part...

Страница 207: ...s with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change 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 i...

Страница 208: ... The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off NOTICE If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the ai...

Страница 209: ...tab on the filter 6 Reverse the above steps to reinstall the cover 1 3L L4 Engine To check or replace the filter on vehicles with a 1 3L L4 engine 1 Remove the screws at the front and back of the air cleaner 2 Open the two retaining clips 3 Lift and separate the two parts of the air cleaner housing 4 Remove and replace the air filter 5 Reverse the above steps to reinstall the air cleaner housing M...

Страница 210: ...done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your tra...

Страница 211: ...foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P D Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 Locate the dipstick with the red loop just in front of your battery Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towe...

Страница 212: ...only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the area between notches on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONR III because fluid with that label is made especial...

Страница 213: ... Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle is cool enough for you to rest your finger...

Страница 214: ... some resistance to the movement of the pedal If the pedal moves freely up to 5 8 to 3 4 of an inch 1 5 to 2 0 cm or so before you feel resistance to the travel adjustment isn t needed If there is no free travel or very little less than 5 8 of an inch 1 5 cm see your dealer for adjustment Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a ...

Страница 215: ...the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get 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 mixture of clean drinkable water and the proper coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by...

Страница 216: ...engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the eng...

Страница 217: ...line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap an ACDelcoR cap is recommended Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system ins...

Страница 218: ... complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection aga...

Страница 219: ...lso water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid D Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full D Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver...

Страница 220: ...one on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in th...

Страница 221: ...d warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to ...

Страница 222: ...rake stops about every 1 000 miles 1 600 km so your brakes will adjust properly Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your b...

Страница 223: ... hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Bulb Replacement The following procedures tell you how to replace the bulbs for your vehicle See Replacement Bulbs in the Index to check the size and type of bulb you need to use For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your Chevrolet dealer s service department Halogen Bulbs CAUTION...

Страница 224: ...aligned when installing the headlamp assembly to the vehicle Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle may have the halogen capsule headlamp system These headlamps have horizontal and vertical adjustments These have been pre set at the factory and should need no further adjustment If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the headlamp aim seems affected see your dealer Headlamps on damaged vehicles may req...

Страница 225: ...o or loading of the vehicle except it should have a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs 75 kg on the driver s seat D Close all doors D Tires should be properly inflated D Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension Start with the horizontal aim The adjustment gear can be turned with a flat head screwdriver A 0 Mark B Center Line C Horizontal Aiming Gear 1 Verify that the black line is not...

Страница 226: ...is not in the center 2 Place a flat tipped screwdriver into the vertical adjusting gear 3 Turn the adjusting gear until the bubble comes to the center See your dealer if you need further assistance with headlamp aiming Front Turn Signal Parking Sidemarker Lamps A Turn Signal B Headlamp C Sidemarker ...

Страница 227: ... the bulb from the socket 3 Replace the bulb with a new one and then use the two mounting screws to secure the lamp assembly into place Center High Mounted Stoplamp 4 Door Model 1 Open the rear compartment lid 2 Remove the bulb socket from the underside of the rear seat to rear window panel 3 Twist the bulb to the right and pull it straight out 4 Replace the bulb then snap and turn the bulb socket...

Страница 228: ... Door Models 4 Door Models 4 Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull the socket out 5 Disconnect the bulb from its socket by twisting and then pulling the bulb out 6 Reverse the steps to install a new bulb ...

Страница 229: ...assembly with a flat head screwdriver 2 Pull the old bulb out 3 Replace the bulb and snap the cover back into place Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous D...

Страница 230: ...ged replace them Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the driver s door lock pillar shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires do...

Страница 231: ...nusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for s...

Страница 232: ...ire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true D You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire D You can see cord or fabric showing through the ti...

Страница 233: ...es with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different...

Страница 234: ...dards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart ...

Страница 235: ...overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you no...

Страница 236: ...r tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and ch...

Страница 237: ...rdous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your ...

Страница 238: ...f a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines 3 Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds 4 Use suds only and ap...

Страница 239: ...olish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under c...

Страница 240: ...e wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon AmiR Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the...

Страница 241: ...hey could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mi...

Страница 242: ...a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish and tires Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corr...

Страница 243: ... of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched ...

Страница 244: ... plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes soils on fabric 12345721 2 5 sq ft Synthetic Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching 12345725 12 oz 0 354 L Silicone...

Страница 245: ...ement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label inside on the load floor at the rear of the vehicle on the spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN D the model designation D paint information and D a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical Syst...

Страница 246: ...ok at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new fuse of the correct amperage If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the size you nee...

Страница 247: ...ts Fuse Usage 4 Door Lock System If Equipped 5 Hazard Lamps Horn 6 Ignition System Gages Warning and Indicator Lights Automatic Transaxle Speed Sensor 7 Heater Air Conditioning If Equipped 8 Stoplamps 9 Lighter Radio 10 Back Up Lamps Turn Signal Lamps 11 Rear Defogger If Equipped 12 Front and Rear Wiper Washer 13 Not Used 14 Not Used 15 Not Used ...

Страница 248: ... to the main fuses squeeze the tabs on the sides and pull off the cover Fuse Usage BATT All Electrical Load ABS ABS System IG Accessory Ignition Windshield Wipers Defrost Defog Heater Back Up Lamps LAMP Taillamps Stoplamps Hazard Headlamps PTC PTC Heater FI Fuel Injection RDTR Radiator Fan Motor A C Air Conditioner ...

Страница 249: ...iven in U S and metric conversions Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for more information Automatic Transaxle Drain and Refill 1 6 quarts 1 5 L Manual Transaxle 2 5 quarts 2 4 L Cooling System Automatic Transaxle VIN Engine Code 2 5 0 quarts 4 7 L Manual Transaxle VIN Engine Code 6 4 1 quarts 3 9 L VIN Engine Code 2 4 9 quarts 4 6 L Crankcase With Filter Change 3 5 qua...

Страница 250: ...ine Code 2 79 CID 1 3L Valve Arrangement In Head Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A1203C Battery 26R 50S Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF53 Fuel Filter GM Part No 96068664 or equivalent PCV Valve GM Part No 96051849 Radiator Pressure Cap 13 psi 90 kPa Spark Plugs 1 0L L3 Engine AC Type R42XLS 0 039 to 0 045 inch gap 1 0 to 1 1 mm 1 3L L4 Engine NGK Type BKR6E11 0 039 to ...

Страница 251: ...2 6 inches 159 0 cm Sedan 62 6 inches 159 0 cm Height Coupe 54 7 inches 139 0 cm Sedan 55 4 inches 140 0 cm Wheelbase Coupe 93 1 inches 237 0 cm Sedan 93 1 inches 237 0 cm Front Tread Coupe 54 5 inches 138 0 cm Sedan 54 5 inches 138 0 cm Rear Tread Coupe 53 5 inches 136 0 cm Sedan 53 5 inches 136 0 cm ...

Страница 252: ...y dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 8 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 7 26 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7 38 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 42 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 44 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 46 Part E Maintenance Record ...

Страница 253: ...nt Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections and recommended fluids and lubrican...

Страница 254: ...do the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service ...

Страница 255: ... you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repair...

Страница 256: ... Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Manual Transaxle Fluid Change or 12 months whichever occurs first Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Valve Lash Clearanc...

Страница 257: ...es 200 000 km Evaporative Emissions Canister Air Suction Filter Replacement or every 120 months whichever occurs first These intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages Long Trip Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance are true Do ...

Страница 258: ...L Code 2 L4 engine only or every 30 months whichever occurs first Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Manual Transaxle Fluid Change or 30 months whichever occurs first Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Camshaft Timing Belt Inspection Spark Plug Wire Replacement or every 60 months whichever occ...

Страница 259: ...mental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the parking br...

Страница 260: ...An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DATE ACTU...

Страница 261: ...r every 12 months whichever occurs first 15 000 Miles 25 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary 1 3L Code 2 engine only An Emission Control...

Страница 262: ... Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 24 000 Miles 40 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and ...

Страница 263: ...whichever occurs first See footnote j Inspect engine accessory drive belts or every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 30 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Co...

Страница 264: ...f necessary 1 3L Code 2 engine only An Emission Control Service j Inspect fuel tank cap and lines and any hoses for damage or every 15 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 33 000 Miles 55 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 ...

Страница 265: ...e fluid or every 12 months whichever occurs first 39 000 Miles 65 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 42 000 Miles 70 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See ...

Страница 266: ...Inspect fuel tank cap and lines and any hoses for damage or every 15 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 48 000 Miles 80 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in t...

Страница 267: ...onditions the fluid and filter do not require changing 51 000 Miles 85 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 54 000 Miles 90 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires...

Страница 268: ...pect engine accessory drive belts or every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Inspect camshaft timing belt An Emission Control Service See footnote j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 30 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system ...

Страница 269: ...chever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Drain refill and bleed the brake system j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary 1 3L Code 2 engine only An Emission Control Service j Inspect fuel tank cap and lines and any hoses for damage or every 15 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See...

Страница 270: ...t An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 69 000 Miles 115 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DATE ...

Страница 271: ...r every 12 months whichever occurs first 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary 1 3L Code 2 engine only An Emission Contro...

Страница 272: ...j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 84 000 Miles 140 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern an...

Страница 273: ... whichever occurs first See footnote j Inspect engine accessory drive belts or every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 30 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission C...

Страница 274: ...sary 1 3L Code 2 engine only An Emission Control Service j Inspect fuel tank cap and lines and any hoses for damage or every 15 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 93 000 Miles 155 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months...

Страница 275: ... first 99 000 Miles 165 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 100 000 Miles 166 000 km j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain Uses s...

Страница 276: ...Emission Control Service j Replace the camshaft timing belt An Emission Control Service 120 000 Miles 200 000 km j Replace evaporative emission canister air suction filter 1 3L Code 2 engine only or every 120 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DATE ...

Страница 277: ...nmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the parking b...

Страница 278: ...e engine oil and filter or every 7 5 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary 1 3L Code 2 engine only An Emission Control Service j Inspect fuel tank cap and lines and any hoses for damage or every 15 months whichever occurs first An Emission Contr...

Страница 279: ...sion Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Inspect engine accessory drive belts or every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 30 mon...

Страница 280: ...e lash and adjust if necessary 1 3L Code 2 engine only An Emission Control Service j Inspect fuel tank cap and lines and any hoses for damage or every 15 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 37 500 Miles 62 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 7 5 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months ...

Страница 281: ...st An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or highe...

Страница 282: ...00 Miles 100 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 7 5 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Inspect engine accessory drive belts or every 24 months which...

Страница 283: ... j Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service j Inspect ignition coil plug cap 1 3L Code 2 L4 engine only or every 30 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Change manual transaxle fluid or every 30 months whichever occurs first j Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary 1 3L Code 2 engine only An Emiss...

Страница 284: ...irst An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 7 5 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis compon...

Страница 285: ...curs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 7 5 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis ...

Страница 286: ...ap 1 3L Code 2 L4 engine only or every 30 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Change manual transaxle fluid or every 30 months whichever occurs first j Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary 1 3L Code 2 engine only An Emission Control Service j Inspect fuel tank cap and lines and any hoses for damage or...

Страница 287: ...0 Miles 166 000 km j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not ...

Страница 288: ...hway Scheduled Maintenance 7 37 120 000 Miles 200 000 km j Replace evaporative emissions canister air suction filter 1 3L Code 2 engine only or every 120 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DATE ...

Страница 289: ... level and add the proper coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details Hood Latch Operation Check Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the vehicle...

Страница 290: ...Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Fluid Level Check Check the automatic or manual transaxle fluid level and add as needed See Automatic Transaxle or Manual Transa...

Страница 291: ...alfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below...

Страница 292: ...ply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only ...

Страница 293: ...ace seals if necessary Check final drive axle output shaft seals for leakage 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 conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle Se...

Страница 294: ...other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Clutch Release Arm Play Service Adjust the linkage whenever there is little or no play Check the linkage every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or less The clutch play should be checked...

Страница 295: ...lent conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant ...

Страница 296: ... meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly and Secondary Latch LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinge...

Страница 297: ...ovided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 298: ...7 47 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 299: ...7 48 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 300: ...er Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program 8 7 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 8 Courtesy Transportation 8 9 Warranty Information 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 11 Reporting Safety De...

Страница 301: ...ents Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager cont...

Страница 302: ...on or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield D Dealership name and location D Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Chevrolet please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer s facility That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors and your dealer ...

Страница 303: ...vailable in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Chevrolet ...

Страница 304: ...oll free service is not available in the Caribbean call Puerto Rico 1 787 763 1315 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource inf...

Страница 305: ...r recommended service providers Roadside membership is free however some services may incur costs Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer Basic Care and Courtesy Care D Toll free number 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 D Free towing for warranty repairs D Basic over the phone technical advice D Available dealer services at reasonable costs i e wrecker services locksmith key service glass repa...

Страница 306: ...y Care at any time For complete program details see your Chevrolet dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service When roadside services are required our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services For prompt assistance when calling ple...

Страница 307: ...ted If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconven...

Страница 308: ...le Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Cou...

Страница 309: ...annot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the 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 SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE...

Страница 310: ...er P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Owner Publications in Canada Owner s manuals are available for purchase for all current and most past model General Motors vehicles The toll free telephon...

Страница 311: ...on about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 15 00 CURRENT PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year a...

Страница 312: ...0 00 2000 50 00 2000 20 00 2000 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax See Note Below GM CHE ORD99 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U S...

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