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Страница 1: ...1994 PRlZM OWNER S MANUAL ...

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Страница 3: ...straintSystems 7 Features Controls 39 Comfort Controls Audio Systems 81 Your DrivingandtheRoad 97 Problemsonthe Road 119 Service Appearance Care 143 Maintenance Schedule 189 Customer Assistance Information 213 Including Reporting Safety Defects on page 216 Index rn m rn 223 ServiceStationInformation LastPage Printed in U S A Part No I0260664 A Second Edition 1 ...

Страница 4: ...General Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual 2 For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propridtaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire dece guide zn franpis chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario L5T 1C7 Published by Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors ...

Страница 5: ...ety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols Part 1 Seats Restraint Systems This part tellsyou how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains the air bag system Part2 Features Controls This part explains how to start and operate your Geo Part 3 Comfort Controls Audio Systems This part tells you howto adjust the comfort controls and how to operate your sound system Part 4 Your Driv...

Страница 6: ...e Station Information This is a quick referenceof service information You can findit on the last page of this manual Safety Warningsand Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box with a gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning In the gray caution area we tell you what the hazardis Then we te...

Страница 7: ...s You ll also see warninglabels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions bluc for notices and the wordsCAUTIONor NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you will find on your vehicle For example these symbols are used on an original battery Caution Possible injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparksor Flames 8 Sparks or Flame Could Explode ...

Страница 8: ...fogger Ventilating Fan Recirculate InsideAir Circulate OutsideAir Bi Level 6 Vent Heater These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Temperature BatteryChargingSystem I 1 Engine Oil Pressure Malfunction Indicator Check Engine Door Ajar 0 Here are some other symbols youmay see Hood Release Lighter Horn Trunk Release Fuel ...

Страница 9: ...1 Seats Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls 8 Safety Belts They re for Everyone 11 Why Safety Belts Work 12 Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts andtheAnswers 15 Safety Belt Reminder Light 15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 16 Children 28 ChildRestraints 29 LargerChildren 35 SafetyBeltExtender 37 Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash 37 Checking Your RestraintSystems 37 7 ...

Страница 10: ...d restraints and rear folding seatbacks e Front Seat Lift the lever underthe front seat to unlock it Slide theseat to whereyou want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Don t put anything under the front seats Items underthe seats could keepthe seats from lockinginto place properly ...

Страница 11: ...he outer sideof the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Push on the seat to make sure it s locked in position Pull up on the lever and the seat willgo to its original upright position Butdon t have the seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving ...

Страница 12: ...aint To lower it push the release button and push down Make sure the head restraint is locked in place afteryou adjust it Rear Folding Seatback omoN You can fold either side of the seatback jown in your Geo for more cargo space To fold either seatback down 1 Make sure the front seat isn t reclined If it is the rear seatback won t fold down all the way seatback whileyou pull down on the seatback 2 ...

Страница 13: ...eatback tobe sure it is locked in position This partof the manual tellsyou how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should notdo with safety belts And it explainsthe Supplemental Restraint System or airbag system 4 hisfigure lights up as a reminder to mckle up See Safety Belt Reminder 2ight in the Index nmany states and Canadian provinces he law saysto wear safety belts H...

Страница 14: ...tween In manyof them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than25 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 goes For example if the bike is going 10mph 16kmh so is the child When th...

Страница 15: ...Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 13 ...

Страница 16: ... real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel x the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more timeto stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense m m m 14 ...

Страница 17: ...ts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side andother collisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t yourfault you and your passengers can be h...

Страница 18: ...e riding in your Geo see the section after this one called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection irst you ll want to know which restraint ystems your vehicle has Ve ll start with the driver position river Position his section describes the driver s estraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust t...

Страница 19: ...ull down on the buckle endof the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones Andyou d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt...

Страница 20: ...t down a little to make sure it has lockedinto position Adjust the heightso that the shoulder portion ofthe belt is properly positioned on your shoulder awayfrom your face nd neck T o help you finda height thatis right for you follow these guidelines For a tall Derson Usethe upperor apper middle position G Use a position somewherein the middle For a short Derson Use the lower or lower middle posit...

Страница 21: ...is too loose It won give nearly as much protection this way a What s wrong with this L The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 I Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder beltis worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 19 ...

Страница 22: ... of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is outof the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Supplemental Restraint System Air Bags This section explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your Geo has an air bag for the driver and for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know ...

Страница 23: ...you if there isa problem You will see this light comeon when you turn your ignitionto ACC ON or START Then the light should go out which means the system is ready Remember if the air bag readiness light doesn t comeon when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away 21 ...

Страница 24: ... impact The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit It is possible thatin a crash only one of the two air bagsin your Geo will deploy This is rare but can happen in a crashjust severe enough to make an air bag inflate In any particular crash the determination of whether the air bag should hav...

Страница 25: ... of smoke anddust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Theair bag will impede the driver s visionor ability to steer the vehicle nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakagemay occur in vehicles with passenger air bags because the windshield acts as a ...

Страница 26: ...stem in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is workingon your vehicle Your Geo dealer and the1994 Prizm Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Safety Belt Useduring Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants th...

Страница 27: ...utof the vehicle in a crash And they can strike othersin the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions nextto the windows have lap shoulder belts Here show to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch pl...

Страница 28: ... crash this applies force to he strong pelvic bones And you d be ess likely to slide under the lap belt If O U slid under it the belt would apply orce at your abdomen This could cause eriousor even fatal injuries The boulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder md across the chest These parts of the Y o d y are best able to take belt restraining orces The safety belt locksif there s a sudden topor cras...

Страница 29: ... Passenger Position lapBelt F your vehicle has a rear bench seat omeone cansit in the center position When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 27 ...

Страница 30: ... see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make surethe release button on the buckle is positionedso you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infantsand all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States andin every Canadian province says children up to some...

Страница 31: ...estraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do hat Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are iafer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you ut your child restraint in the rear seat YEVER put a rear facing chi...

Страница 32: ...dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you or you may install it yourself using the instructions provided in the kit Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designedfol this vehicle i U Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about th...

Страница 33: ...you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly ifyou ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder beltall the way out of the retractor to set the lock 6 TOtighten the belt feed the shoulder belt into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 3 1 ...

Страница 34: ...tor larger child passenger 32 Securinga Child Restraint in the Zenter Rear Seat Position When you secure a child restraint ina enter seating position you ll be using the apbelt See the earlier section about the top strap d the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as longas possible by tilting the latch plate and pullingit along the belt 2 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions for...

Страница 35: ...e sure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Thensee if it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different placein the vehicleand contact the child restraint maker for their advice abouthow to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an ad...

Страница 36: ...traint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Pick up the latch plate andrun the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will showyou how If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the child s face or neck putit behind the child restraint 34 5 Buckle the belt Make surethe release button is positi...

Страница 37: ...eely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger I Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a windowso the child can weara lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrai...

Страница 38: ... child s face or neck A Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt stillis on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child isso small that the shoulder beltis still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the childin the centerseat position theone that has onlya ...

Страница 39: ...eall your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly Lookfor any loose parts or damage If you see anything that might keepa restraint systemfrom doing itsjob have it repaired Replacing Safety Belts after aCrash If you ve hada crash do you need new belts After a very minorcollision nothing may be necessary But ifthe belts were stretched as they would ...

Страница 40: ...nd Restraint Systems Q What s wrong with this A The belt is torn Torn or frayed beltsmay not protect you in a crash They canrip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away 38 ...

Страница 41: ...rt 2 Features Controls Keys 40 DoorLocks 41 Theft 44 New Vehicle Break In 44 IgnitionSwitch 44 StartingY o u r Engine 45 Automatic Transaxle 47 ManualTransaxle 49 Parking 51 EngineExhaust 54 Windows 55 Horn 56 Tilt Wheel 56 The Turn SignaVLightsControUHeadlightBeamLever 56 InteriorLights 58 WindshieldWiperNasherLever 59 CruiseControl 61 Mirrors 63 SunRoof 64 StorageandCompartments 66 Sunvisors 67 ...

Страница 42: ...onit that tells our dealer or a qualified locksmith how o make extra keys Keep the code in a afe place If you lose your keys you ll e able to havenew ones made easily rsing this code NOTICE Your Geo hasa number of features that can help prevent theft But you can havea lot of trouble getting into your vehicleif you ever lock your keys inside Youmay even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be s...

Страница 43: ...ock urn the topof the key toward the rearof le car to unlock the door If your vehicle as power doorlocks turn the key once I unlock thedriver s door only Turn the ey back to center then toward the rear gain to unlock all the doors Using the ey in the passenger s door will unlock a1 L e doors I 1 k 1 To lock the door from the inside push down the button on the door To unlock the door pull up on the...

Страница 44: ...rity Lock Your Geo is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors 01 your car from the inside To use one of these locks 1 Turn the knob so the bar points up anc 2 Closethedoor 3 Do the same thing to the other rear The rear doorsof your vehicle cannotbe opened from insidewhen this feature isin use down door lock fyou want to open a rear door whent...

Страница 45: ...r from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Turn the knob so the bar points towar the sides 3 Do the same for theother rear door The rear door lockswill now work normally rrunk Lock Release b open the trunk lid use your key and urn it clockwise T o close the lid lower and press down on t After closing the lid try pulling itup to nake sure it is closed Remote Trunk Lock Release Pull the ...

Страница 46: ...e Brreak ln NOTICE Your modern Geo doesn t need an elaborate break in Butit will per form better in the long runif you fol low these guidelines 0 Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322km or so During thistime your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings...

Страница 47: ...CC Don t pushthe key in while the vehicleis moving NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sureit is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to forceit could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Starting YourEngine A...

Страница 48: ...hree seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal downfor five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine If your enginestalls restart it as explained earlier If it stalls often have the engine checkedby your dealer as soon as possible NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronicsin your vehicle If you ad...

Страница 49: ...the ON position If you cannot shiftout of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into P Park and releasethe shift lever button as you maintain brake application Then pressthe shift lever button and move the shift leverinto the gear you wish See Shifting out of P Park in this part R Reverse Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shiftingto R Reverse while your vehicle is ...

Страница 50: ...sh your accelerator pedal about halfway down Goingabout 29 mph 47 k d h or more push your accelerator pedal all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power 0 2 SecondGear This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and o...

Страница 51: ...ive Option If your automatic transaxle has Overdrive you can useit for better fuel economy After startingyour engine always push in the OVERDRIVE switch Then select the gearyou want and press the acceleratorpedal Gradual starts giveyou the best fuel economy Fast starts use the most fuel A light onthe instrument panel will come on wheneveryou turn off Overdrive See Overdrive Off Light inthe Index M...

Страница 52: ... clutch pedal and shift into R Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal NOTICE Shiftto R Reverse only after your vehicle is stopped Shiftingto R Reverse while your vehicle is mov ing could damage your transaxle Also use R Reverse along with the parking brakefor parking your vehicle 50 Shift Speeds MANUAL TRANsMIssIoNj This chart shows whento shift to the next gear for...

Страница 53: ...on is on the brake system warninglight will come on To release theparkingbrake Hold the brake pedal down Pull the parkingbrake lever upuntil you can pressthe release button Holdthe release buttonin as you move the lever all the way down NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakesto over heat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle ...

Страница 54: ...f your vehicle 3 Move thekey to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the key in your hand your vehicle is in P Park Leaving Your Vehiclewith the Engine Running AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Shifting outof P Park AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Your Geo hasa brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fullyapply your regular brake before you can shift from P Park when th...

Страница 55: ...the shift lock override cover from thefloorshift console using a flat bladed tool 2 Insert the end of the flat bladed tool into the rectangular slot and press down firmly 3 While maintaining brake application move the shift leverinto the drive gear you want 4 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible Parking Your Vehicle MANUAL TRANSAXLE Before you get out of your vehicle put your manual transaxl...

Страница 56: ... See Shifting into P Park in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Running Your Engine While You re Parked AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things toknow ...

Страница 57: ...the Express Down pushthe switch downall the way Release the switch and the window will lower completely You can also open this window any amount by pushing the switch halfway down and releasingit when you want the window to stop Do not push the switch when the window is in the Express Down mode There are individual controls near each Wiiidow Push the bottomof the switch to open a window and the to...

Страница 58: ...l o give your legs more room when you xit andenter the vehicle o tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel ndlift the lever Move thesteering wheel o a comfortable level then release the ever to lock the wheelin place I The Turn SignallLights ControlIHeadlight Beam Lever The lever on the left sideof the steering column includes your Turn Signal and LaneChange Indicator Headlight High Low Beam and Pass...

Страница 59: ...lb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check thefuse see Fuses in the Index and for burned out bulbs 1 I I L 1 i 3 J I r l 1 Operauonof Lights Although your vehicle s lighting system headlights parking lights fog lamps sidemarker lights and taillights meets all applicable federal lighting requirements certain states and p...

Страница 60: ... the headlights on For high beams push theturn signal lever away from you When the high beams are on a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on It will go off when you switch to low beam To switch back to low beams pull the lever toward you Flash to Pass With the leverin the low beam position pull the lever toward youto momentarily switch to high beams to signal that you are going to pas...

Страница 61: ...lockwiseto dim them Windshield WiperNasherLever The lever onthe right side of the steering column controls the windshield wipers and washer Move the lever to the position you want 0 0 OFF The wipers are off PNT Intermittent wiper operation if your Geo has this In light rainor snow you might want to use this position rather than continuous wiping You can change the time between wipesby turning the ...

Страница 62: ...t an overload Washers ressthe button on the end of the lever to pray washerfluid on the windshield The pray willcontinue untilyou release the button The wipers willrun once NOTICE 0 Whenusingconcentratedwasher fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water 0 Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solutionto freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and oth...

Страница 63: ...ator This can really help on long trips Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle the Cruise Control shutsoff To Set Cruise Control 1 Push the end of the Cruise Control lever The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will come on 61 I ...

Страница 64: ...reset speed cancels out when it shouldn t there may be a problem with your Cruise Control See your dealer 3 To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed 2 Push the lever to SETKOAST and hold it for less than a second Release the lever and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the...

Страница 65: ...ll you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control Manydrivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use Cruise Control on steep hills T o Get Out of Cruise Control There are several ways to turnoff the Cruise Control 1 Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle 2 M...

Страница 66: ...able driving position Electric Mirror Control Option The electric mirror controlis to the left of your steering wheel To adjust either mirror move the switch to L left or R right Then use the round touch pad to adjust the mirror When you are done adjusting the mirrors move the control back to the center Sunroof You can tilt or open yoursunroof To tilt the sunroof press the switch marked UP Press t...

Страница 67: ...ctions 1 2 Remove the cover screw and take off the sunroof control cover Carefully removethe inside screw washers and spacers Be careful not to lose this screw the washers orthe spacers because the sunroofwon t work without them I E Y 1 Close the sunroof by hand as far as it will go Then find the special crank shaped screwdriverin your tool bag It is in your trunk Insert the screwdriver into the h...

Страница 68: ...ll slide out With cups removed pushit back in to store 66 Console Storage Area A small storage areais in the console between the seats If there is a cover lift it up to accessthe storage area Door Storage Compartments The driver s doorhas a maplstorage compartment You may also have a storage compartmenton your passenger door ...

Страница 69: ...buttons Always keepthe glove box door closed while driving Sun Visors To block out glare youcan swing down the visors You can also swing themto the side Visor Vanity Mirrors Option Swing downthe sun visor Pull down th cover to expose the vanity mirror ...

Страница 70: ...open the ashtray To remove it push down on the part marked PUSH at the back then pull it out Rear Ashtray You have an ashtray behind the console Full the doorto open it To remove it press the tab and pull it out Don t put papers and other things that bum into your ashtray If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage When you are done using the ashtray push ...

Страница 71: ... will pop back by itself The lighter won t work if the key is in LOCK NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand whileit is heating If you do it won t beable to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element 69 ...

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Страница 73: ... WindshieldWiperControl 6 WindshieldWasherButton 7 RearWindow Defogger Beam Lever 8 HazardWarningFlashers 9 Glove Box 10 ComfortControlSystem 11 AudioSystem 12 Cupholder 13 Ashtray 14 Coinholder 15 ShiftLever 16 Lighter 17 CruiseControl 18 IgnitionSwitch 19 Horn 20 Tilt Wheel Lever 21 HoodRelease 22 ElectricMirrorControl 71 ...

Страница 74: ...eft in your fuel tank and many other things I 72 you ll need to know to drive safely and economically If you have the optional cluster your instrument panel givesyou additional information The cluster includesa tachometer Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer showshow far your vehicle has been driven ...

Страница 75: ...since you last set the trip odometer to zero To set the trip odometer to zero press the knob Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speedin thousands of revolutions per minute rpm INOTICE I Do not operate the enginewith the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur I 73 ...

Страница 76: ... 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 stayson when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may 74 be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow the manual s advice Waiting todo repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warni...

Страница 77: ... vehicle If itdoesn t come onthen have it fixed so it will be readyto warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road andstop carefully You may notice thatthe pedal is harder to push Or the pedal maygo closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light isstill on or if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing have the vehicle towed f...

Страница 78: ...ormal 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 startthe engine againto reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your Geo needs service If the lightis on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn t on youstil...

Страница 79: ...ng This indicates that thereis not enoughoil pressure to keep your engine properly lubricated andcool The engine couldbe low on oil or have some otheroil related problem Haveit fixed right away The oil light couldalso come on in three other situations When the ignition is on but the engine is not running the light will come on as a test to show you it is working but the light willgo out when youtu...

Страница 80: ...to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer monitors operationof your fuel ignition and emission control systems This light should come on when the ignition is turned on but the engine i not running as acheck to show youit is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or comes on ...

Страница 81: ...n off the Overdrive Rear Window Defogger Light rhis light will comeon whenever the rear window defogger is on See Rear Window Defogger in the Index Door Warning Light This light stays on if any door is not completely closed The light should also come on briefly when you turn your key to START If the light doesn t come on as it should haveit fixed 79 ...

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Страница 83: ...t Controls Audio Systems Comfort Controls 82 Heater Controls 82 Air ConditionerControls 83 RearWindowDefogger 84 Flow ThroughVentilationSystem 84 4udioSystems 85 Settingtheclock 86 AMFMStereo 86 AM FM Stereo with CassetteTapePlayer 87 AM FM Stereo with CassetteTapeandCompactDiscPlayer 91 Care ofYour CassetteTape Player 95 Antenna 96 UnderstandingRadioReception 95 Care of Your Compact Discs 96 81 ...

Страница 84: ... fan sspeed Temperature Knob Turn the knob to change the temperature of the air flowing from the system Turn the knob clockwise to increase the temperature Turn the knob counter clockwiseto decrease the temperature The air temperature can t be less than the outside air temperature Air Intake Lever e Choose this position to recirculate the inside air through the comfort control system outside air t...

Страница 85: ...terControls in this part The incoming air is cooled and dehumidified instead of being heated N C Push this button to change your comfort control system from heating to air conditioning A light will come on when the air conditioningis on The NC button can also control the humidity in your vehicle Cooling The air conditionerworks best if you keep your windowsclosed On very hot days open the windowsj...

Страница 86: ...ttery to run down especially during stop andgo driving The defoggeris not designed for drying water or melting snow Do not attach anything likea temporary dehicle license or a decal across the lefogger grid onthe rear window NOTICE Don t usea razor 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 coveredby...

Страница 87: ...listening pleasure But you will get the most enjoyment out ofit if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls tobe sure you re getting the most outof the advanced engineering that went into it NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add...

Страница 88: ...Tape and Compact Disc Player 1 Press and hold RCL VA TIME SET Atthe same time press and hold TUNE 4 HR until the correct hour appears 2 Press and hold RCL VA TIME SET At the same time press and hold TUNE b MIN until the correct minute appears 86 AMIFM Stereo To Play the Radio Turn the ONNOL knob to turnthe system on oroff Volume Turn the ONNOL knob to adjust the volume Finding a Station Band Press...

Страница 89: ...ear speakers Balance Turn the BAL control behind the FADE knob to move the sound betweenthe left and right speakers Recall Press RCL to see the station being played for a moment Or press itif you want tosee the time when the ignitionis off RADIO PRESET AMIFM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player To Play the Radio Turn the ONNOL knob toturn the system on or off Volume Turn the ONNOL knob to adjust the v...

Страница 90: ...n the FADE knobto move the sound between thefront and rear speakers Balance Turn the BAL control behind he FADE knob to move the sound letween the right and left speakers Recall Press RCL to see the station being played for a moment Or press it if you want to see the time when the ignition is off To Play a CassetteTape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes thatare 30 to 45 minutes long...

Страница 91: ...e usable if it s ever stolen SettingYour Security Code The instructionsbelow tell you howto enter a security codeinto the system If your vehicle loses battery power for any reason you mustenter the security code again beforethe system will turn on 1 Write down any four digit number and keep it ina safe place 2 Turn on the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position 3 Turn the audio system off 4 Pres...

Страница 92: ...ou entered matches the oneyou wrote down display 6 Press AM F after youhave 6 b _ _ should now appear in the f the codeis correct the radiowill now Dperate If the code is wrong Err will appear in the display To Unlock the System After a Power Loss If power is disrupted to the radio while in the SEC mode the unit will not work and LOC will show on the display whenever the ignition is on To unlock t...

Страница 93: ...taythere Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to 18 stations 6 AM 6 FMl and 6 FM2 just 1 Tune in the station 2 Press and hold one of the pushbuttons for more than two seconds The sound willgo away for a second and will return whenthe station isstored Repeat these steps for each pushbutton Preset Scan Press the PSCAN button to hear e...

Страница 94: ...rows show which side of the tapeis playing Metal Tapes Your bias is set automatically When a metal or chrome tape is inserted MTL will appear on the display Fast Forward Press FF to advance rapidly to another part of the tape Press FF RCLIA or STOP to return to playing speed Rewind Press REW to reverse the tape rapidly Press REW RCLIA or STOP to return to playing speed Next Selection Press NXT to ...

Страница 95: ...nd hold REW to return rapidly to a favoritepassage Releaseit to play the passage Fast Forward Press and hold F F to advance quickly withina track Releaseit to resume playing Compression Press COMP to make soft and loud passages more nearly equal in volume Repeat Press RPT once to hear a selection over again Random Pressing RDM will cause the CD player to play the tracks back in random order To can...

Страница 96: ...lay which means you need to repeat steps5 through 9 d l Press AM FM again and the display willnow show SEC How to Shut Off the Theft Deterrent Feature If your radio is secured SEC shows on the display and you wish to disable it enter your security code as follows pausing no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display You are...

Страница 97: ...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 treble to reduce this noiseif you ever getit Careof Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged m...

Страница 98: ...ective cases tnd away from direct sunlight and dust f the surfaceof a disc is soiled dampen 1 clean soft clothin a mild neutral ietergent solution and cleanit wiping iom the center to theedge 3e sure never to touch the signalsurface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edgesor the edge of he hole and theouter edge Antenna Use the knob on the endof the antenna to raise the antenn...

Страница 99: ...s We ve also included many other useful tips on driving Part 4 Your Driving and the Road DefensiveDriving 98 DrunkenDriving 98 Control of a Vehicle 100 DrivingatNight 106 Driving in theRain 107 CityDriving 108 Freeway Driving 109 Hill and Mountain Roads 1 1 1 Winter Driving 112 Towing aTrailer 114 1 97 ...

Страница 100: ...hway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle 0 Judgment 0 MuscularCoordination 0 Vision Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such asa pedestrian had been drinking In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinki...

Страница 101: ...cohol is in the drinks andhow quickly he person drinks them But it s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the drivingskills of many people are impaired ata BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statisticsshow that the chance o...

Страница 102: ...d road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle Braking 3raking action involvesp e time tnd reaction m irst you haveto decide to push on the rake pedal That s perception time Then IOU have to bring upyour foot and do it fiat s reaction time 4verage reaction is about 3 1 4of a second But that s onlyan average It might beless with one driver andas long 2s two or three seconds or m...

Страница 103: ...e system ABS the brake pedal will sayso md this light on the instrument panelwil o on when you start your vehicle Vhen you start your vehicle or when yo egin todrive away you may hear a lomentary motor orclicking noise And ou may even notice that your brake edal moves a little while this is goingon his is the ABS system testing itself If lere s a problem with the anti lock brake ystem the anti loc...

Страница 104: ...ling Once they io the vehicle can t respond to your steering Momentum will carryit in whatever directionit was headedwhen the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into thevery thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you don t have anti lock use a squeeze braking technique This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control You do this by pushing on the brak...

Страница 105: ...e youenter the curve while yourfront wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speedso you can drive throughthe curve Maintaina reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steeringin Emergencies There are times when steering canbe more effectivethan braking For example you come overa hill and finda truck stopped in y...

Страница 106: ...e tips for passing 0 0 Drive ahead Look downthe road to the sides andto crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about makinga successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicatea turn or an intersection delayyour pass A broken center line usually 0 0 ...

Страница 107: ...iver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to zxisting conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids we always possible The three types of skids correspond to your Geo s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steeringin a curve causes tires t...

Страница 108: ...iving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles 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 youdo in the daytime canalso af...

Страница 109: ...road you can tstop accelerateor turn as well because your tire to road traction isn tas good ason dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get evenless traction It s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you we driving The surfacemay get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harderit is to...

Страница 110: ... is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially carefulwhen you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restrictedby road spray Have good tireswith proper tread depth See Tires ...

Страница 111: ... view of the freewayas you drive along theentrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Tryto determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap atclose 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 your speed to the p...

Страница 112: ...ll working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important toa safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enoughfor long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually suc...

Страница 113: ...down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill e 0 0 e Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you canclimb the hill better Stay in yourown lane when driving on two lane roads in hillsor mountains Don t swing wideor cut across the center of the road Driveat speeds that let you stay in yourown lane As...

Страница 114: ... a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these itemsin your vehicle i Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can havea very slippery situation You ll havea lot less traction or grip and will needto be very careful What s t...

Страница 115: ...for slippery spots The road might be fineuntil you hit a spot that covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas wherethe sun can t reach around clumpsof trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes thesurfaceof 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 onit Try no...

Страница 116: ... and close the window almost allthe way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold Butdo it aslittle as possible Preserve the fuelas long as you can To help keep warrn you can get out of the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises everyhalf hour orso until help comes Towinga Trailer NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can ...

Страница 117: ... todo with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can bestate or provincial police Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t towa trailer at allduring the first 1 000miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then ...

Страница 118: ...see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over theGVW limit for your vehicle Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads area few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow 0 Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehiclewhen you install a trailer hitch If you do then be su...

Страница 119: ...nt If the trailer haselectric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electricalconnection at the same time During yourtrip check occasionallyto be sure that the load is secure and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far ...

Страница 120: ...ld tart to move People can be injured and loth your vehicle and the trailer can be lamaged 3ut if you ever have to park your rig on a dl here s how to do it I Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into P Park yet or into gear for a manual transaxle 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks arein place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the loa...

Страница 121: ...ut some problems that can occur on the road Part 5 Problems on the Road HazardWarningFlashers 120 Jump Starting 121 TowingYourVehicle 124 EngineOverheating If a Tire Goes Flat If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 128 134 141 119 I ...

Страница 122: ...n to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your keyis in and even if the key isn t in I L To turn off the flashers push the button again When the hazard warning flashers areon your turn signals won t work Other WarningDevices If you carry reflective triangles you can set oneup at the side of the road about 300 feet 10...

Страница 123: ...It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system INOTICE I If the other system isn ta 12 volt system witha negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough sothe jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connectionyou don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Geo and the bad grounding ...

Страница 124: ...don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could geta shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect thecables here are some thingsyou should know Positive will go to positive and negative will goto negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll geta short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too I22 ...

Страница 125: ... to the positive terminal of the good battery Usea remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 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 The other end of the negative cable doesn tgo to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 123 ...

Страница 126: ...rting Take care that they don t touch each other or anyother metal A HeavyMetalEnginePart 6 GoodBattery C DeadBattery c T v Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing servicetow your Geo The usual towing equipment isa sling type A or a wheel lift B or car carrier C tow truck If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory new by adding aftermarket items ...

Страница 127: ...uldbe in Neutral and the parkingbrake released Don t have your vehicle towed with the front wheels in contact withthe ground if it has an automatic transaxle If a vehicle with an automatic transaxle mustbe towed fromthe rear with wheellift equipment thefront wheels mustbe supported ona dolly If your vehicle hasa manual transaxle don t have it towed onthe front wheels unless you must If a vehicle w...

Страница 128: ...in frame brackets just aheadof the front wheelso r both sides NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equip ment or fascia damage will occur Use wheel liftor car carrier equip ment Additional ramping may be requiredfor car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps 126 ...

Страница 129: ...the floor pan just ahead of the a rwheels on both sides A c NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equip ment or rear bumper valance will be damaged Use wheel liftor car carrier equip ment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Dollies are required underthe front wheels or damage will occur 127 ...

Страница 130: ...parate safety chain around the Itboard endof each lower control arm I28 Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine on vour Geo instrument panel f Steam Is ComingfromYour Engine ...

Страница 131: ...n on your heater tofull hot at the Off highest fan speed and openthe window as necessary tf you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Justto be safe drive slowerfor about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally f the warningcontinues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the enginefor two or three m...

Страница 132: ...coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak check to see if the electric engine fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it isn t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t founda problem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above the FULL mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably disti...

Страница 133: ...e the recommended coolant When the coolant inthe coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolantmix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before youdo it 131 ...

Страница 134: ...slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss waitfor that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 1 You can remove the radiator pressure 2 Then keepturning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck I32 ...

Страница 135: ...capoff 6 0 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch outfor the engine fan By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add moreof the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the baseof the filler neck 133 ...

Страница 136: ...le toward that side Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal andgrip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently braketo a stop well outof the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much likea skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under controlby steerin...

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Страница 138: ...thenturn the jackscrew to remove the jack from thc clamps ittach thejack handle to the jack Turn hejack handle to the right to raise the lift lead If you have a wheel cover removeit using the flat endof the wheel wrench Pry along the edgeof the wheel cover until it comesoff Be careful the rim edges may be sharp Don t try to remove it with your bare hands 136 ...

Страница 139: ...loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Under the vehicle near each wheel there are bossesin the vehicle s rockerflange Position thejack and raise thejack lift head until it fits firmly into the notches closest to theflat tire Thejack head groove fits the rocker flange forwardof the boss in the front rearward of the bossin the rear 137 ...

Страница 140: ...ad into the proper location before raising your vehicle Raise the vehicle by rotating thejack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire Remove any rustor dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface I38 ...

Страница 141: ...of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten ach nut by hand until the wheel is held gainst the hub Lower the vehicleby turning thejack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely Tighten the wheel nuts firmly ina criss cross sequence as shown 139 ...

Страница 142: ...t tire repaired or replaced Wheel covers won tfit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage thecover or the spare I40 3 1 Jack 2 Spare Tire 3 ToolBag 4 JackHandle Replace thejack jack handle wheel wrench and flat tire Make sure the tool bag is stored securely under the tireto help prevent rattles ...

Страница 143: ...pare will last longer andbe in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE Don t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage thetire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on some other vehicle And don t mix your compact spareor wheel with other wheelsor tires They won t f...

Страница 144: ...nning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on theaccelerator pedal when the transaxle isin gear If tha doesn t getyou out aftera few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks If you do need to be towed out see TowingYour Vehicle in the Index 142 Using the Recovery Hooks fyou ever get stuckin sand mud ice r snow...

Страница 145: ...ngine Oil 150 Aircleaner 153 Automatic TransaxleFluid 154 Manual Transaxle Fluid 155 HydraulicClutch 156 Enginecoolant 156 Power Steering Fluid 158 Windshield Washer Fluid 159 Brake Master Cylinder 160 Battery 162 BulbRepiacement 163 Loading Your Vehicle 169 Tires 170 Appearancecare 176 Appearance Care MaterialsChart 181 VehicleIdentificationNumber VTN 182 Service Parts IdentificationLabel 182 Add...

Страница 146: ...rvice work you llwant to get the proper Geo Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Geo than this manualcan To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting todo your own service work see ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Geo in the Index You should keepa record with all parts receipts and list the mi...

Страница 147: ...or your vehicle Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in yourfuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty And even at 5 or less there must be cosolvents and corrosion prevent ers in this fuel to help avoid these problems Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming...

Страница 148: ...at does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Justtell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution North American Export Sales NAES 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Corporation I46 II I Filling YourTank The release lever is near the floor to the left of the...

Страница 149: ...u need a new cap be sureto get the right type Your dealer can get one foryou If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and yourfuel tank andemis sions system mightbe damaged Checking Things under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood first pull the release handle inside the vehicle Then goto the front of the vehicleand release the secondary hood release The release is on the...

Страница 150: ...n you open the hood on the1 6L Code 6 engine without anti lock brakes you ll see 1 WindshieldWasherReservoir 2 OilFillCap 3 EngineOilDipstick 4 PowerSteeringReservoir 5 Brake FluidReservoir 6 AirCleaner 7 Engine Compartment Fuses 8 Battery 9 Engine Coolant Reservoir 10 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir 11 Engine Fan 12 RadiatorPressureCap ...

Страница 151: ...EngineOilDipstick 4 Power SteeringFluid Reservoir 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir 6 Air Cleaner you llsee 7 EngineCompartmentFuses 8 Battery 9 Engine Coolant Reservoir 10 AutomaticTransaxleDipstick 11 Electric EngineFan 12 Radiator Pressure Cap if equipped Before closing the hood be sure allthe filler caps are on properly 149 ...

Страница 152: ...T o Check EngineOil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then pushit back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip lower When to Add Oil tf the oil isat or below the L you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil touse For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much...

Страница 153: ...as been certifiedby the American PetroleumInstitute API and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine You should look for thison the front of the oil container and use oils that display this new symbol You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shownin the following chart Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade EngineOils For bestfuel economy and coldstarting select thelowestSAEvi...

Страница 154: ...d look for oils withthe doughnut shaped symbol containing the three things noted above INOTICE If you useoils that do not have either the starburst symbol or an API SH or SG designation you can cause engine damage not coveredby your warranty GM Goodwrench oil in Canada GM Engine Oil meets all the requirements fo your vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your Geo dealeris rea...

Страница 155: ...e of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling centerfor help Air CIeaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace theair filter See Sched...

Страница 156: ...ome out andfall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a frre Be sureto get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Vait at least30 minutes before checking le transaxle fluid level if you have been riving 1 When outsidetemperaturesareabove I 90 F 32 C At high speedfor quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pullinga trailer oget the right reading ...

Страница 157: ...n t overfill We recommend you use onlyfluid labeled DEXRON 111 or DEXRON IIE because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage causedby fluid other than DEXRON 111or DEXRON IIEis not covered by your new vehicle warranty 0 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check obtained push the dipstick backin all the way When the correct flu...

Страница 158: ...fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and Whatto Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid See Owner Checksand Services and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index How to Check The proper fluid should be added...

Страница 159: ... The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level shouldbe at LOW or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should beup to FULL or a little higher TOAdd Coolant If you need to add more coolant addthe proper mix at ...

Страница 160: ...ce your radiator pressure cap anAC cap is recommended lrliermostat Rnglne oa iM 4 e temperatuie is controlled system The th rmostat stops the flow Df coolant through the radiator until the Eoolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended i a by mostat ih th engihkCbblaht Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and ...

Страница 161: ...ance Schedule to tenninewhat kindof fluid to use See lecommended Fluids and Lubricants in e Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a 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 To Add Open thecap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the bottle is full ...

Страница 162: ...could damage the tankif it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreezein your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinderis here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brakefluid goes down to an acceptable level ...

Страница 163: ...kefluidcan damage paint so be careful notto spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your Geo has frontdisc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads havebuilt in wear indicators that makea high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go orbe heard all the time your ve...

Страница 164: ... vehicle is tohave really good braking Vehicles we design and test have Lop quality GM brake parts in them as your Geo does whenit isnew When you replace parts of your braking system F o r example when your brake linings wear down and you haveto have new mes put in be sureyou get new genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in br...

Страница 165: ...d to remove the air duct behind the headlight assembly Pry up on the centerof the plastic Pull out the outer partof the 0 Removetheairduct clip and pullit out plastic clip 3 Reach behind the headlight assembly and find the lock ring assembly 4 Turn the lock ring assembly to the left It doesn t comeoff 5 Pull the bulb socketout of the 6 Pull the connector apart to remove the housing bulb assembly 1...

Страница 166: ...ght assembly Thereis a snap in connector at the front of the assembly so you may have to pry carefully onthe rear of the assembly to removeit and pull it out 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the bulb straight out 5 Reverse the steps with a new bulb Front Turn Signal Lights 1 Remove the screw in the parking light lens and remove parking light assembly 2 Remove the screw from the turn ...

Страница 167: ...king Lights 1 Remove the screw near the top outside of the headlight assembly 2 Remove the parking light assembly There is a snap in connector in the assembly so you may have to pry carefully on the inside edge of the assembly to remove it 3 Turn the bulb socket clockwise and 4 Pull the bulb straight out 5 Reverse the steps with a new bulb pull it out 165 ...

Страница 168: ...ed Stoplight Push in the centerof the clipson both sides of the high mounted stoplight housing Pull the clips out 1 Removethecover I66 i 4 Remove the screw from the stoplight 5 Remove the stoplight reflector reflector 6 Pull the bulb straight out ...

Страница 169: ...tion light assembly include the taillighthtoplight turn signal and sidemarker bulbs 1 Openthetrunk 2 Remove the two bolts from the lens 3 Remove the trunk trim Move the carpet Loosen the two clips on the trunk assembly trim near the trunk opening Pop the clips out rear of the trunk Pull the trunk trim away from the Remove the nut from the stud near the rear corner of the trunk 167 ...

Страница 170: ...ight 1 Pry on the lever on the license plate light assembly and lowerit out of the bumper 2 T u r n the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the light assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight out 4 Reverse the steps with a new bulb Whenyouputthelightassembly back into the bumper put the side without the lever in first then snap in the lever side Back up Light 1 Openthetrunk 2 Remove the trim o...

Страница 171: ...BA416932 I The other label is theCertificationlabel found on the rearof the driver s door opening It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weightof the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GrossAxle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a h...

Страница 172: ... quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warrantedby the tire manufacturers and their warrantiesare delivered with everynew Geo If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires youwill have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers 170 ...

Страница 173: ...re overloading 0 Bad wear 0 Bad handling Badfueleconomy If your tires havetoo much air overinflation you can get 0 Unusual wear 0 Bad handling 0 Rough ride Needlessdamagefromroadhazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simply looking at the t...

Страница 174: ...ation label Make certain thatall wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index 172 When It s Time for New Tires ne way to tell when it s time for new ires is to checkthe treadwear indicators vhich will appear when your tires have mly 2 32 inch 1 6mm or lessof tread emaining lou need a new tire i f B You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can se...

Страница 175: ...ifferences in road characteristicsand climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s abilityto stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specifiedgovernment test surfacesof asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assignedto this tire is based on braking straig...

Страница 176: ...ain However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts shouldbe replaced If the whee...

Страница 177: ...e chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact cGntinues slow down unt...

Страница 178: ...int Thinner 0 Turpentine 0 Lacquer Thinner 0 NailPolishRemover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use anyof these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap 0 Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Geo Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe ...

Страница 179: ...u have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stainswill clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to usea solvent 0 Gentlyscrapeexcesssoilfromthe trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changingto a ...

Страница 180: ... Use warm water and a clean cloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt Youmay have to do it Inore than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and solvent type vinyl cleaner Cleaning Leather Use a soft clothwith lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap For stubborn stains use a mild solution of 10 isopropyl alcohol rubb...

Страница 181: ...water Don t wash your vehiclein the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soapsor chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamoisor a 100 cotto...

Страница 182: ...r Finish Damage Any stone chips fracturesor deep scratches in the finish shouldbe repaired right away Bare metalwill corrode quickly andmay develop into a major repair expense Minor chipsand scratches canbe repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage canbe corrected in your dealer sbody and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chem...

Страница 183: ...rosion on chrome and steel Cleaner Polish 16 02 0 473 L 10501 73 Also old waxes polishes Tar and RoadOil Remover 16 or 0 473 L 1050172 Windshield washing system and gas line Washer Solvent andGas Liner De leer 32 02 0 946 L Notrecommendedfor pigskin suede leather Seeyour General Motors Dealerfor these products Seethe Index under Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for other products 181 ...

Страница 184: ...arts Identification Label You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN 0 themodeldesignation paintinformation and 0 a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Add onElectrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Geo unless you check w...

Страница 185: ...ne of the correct ize fyou ever have a problem on the road md don t havea spare fuse you can orr row one Just pick somefeature of your vehicle thatyou can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and useits fuse if it is of the value you need Replace it as soon as you can Before replacinga fuse turn every vehicle electrical switch off geadlights The headlight wiring is protected by a ...

Страница 186: ... ECU B 10 Amp 7 TurnSignal 7 5 Amp Amp 8 Gage 10 Amp 9 Taillight 15 Amp 10 Defogger I UP 7 5 Amp 11 ECU IG 15 Amp 12 Wiper 20 Amp A Power 30 Amp B Defroster 30 Amp Engine Compartment 1 Electronic Fuel InjectionF HTR 15 Amp 2 Alternator S 7 5 Amp 3 Fan 30 Amp 4 Dome Light 20 Amp 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Horn 6 Fan I UP 7 5 Amp 7 Left Head 15 Amp 20 Amp 184 ...

Страница 187: ...r 100 Amp c AM1 40 Amp A Electronic Fuel Injection F HTR B Headlight Relay C Engine Main Relay D Fan Relay 1 E Horn Relay Relay t 1 Sngine Compartment Relay Block 1 CDS 30 Amp 2 Air ConditionerMG Relay 3 Air Conditioner Fan Relay 3 4 Air ConditionerFan Relay 2 assenger Side Kick Panel 1 Air Conditioner 15 Amp 2 Heater 40 Amp 185 ...

Страница 188: ... High MountedStop 168 1156 Indicator Lights ABSActive PC745 Air Bag PC745 Brake 74 Cruise PC745 FastenBelts 74 OilPressure 74 Rear Defogger 74 Turnsignal 74 CheckEngine 74 Headlight High Beam 74 stop Lamp 74 Volts Battery 74 InstrumentCluster 158 74 ParkingLight 194 Rear 168 TaiVStop 2057 Front 1156 Rear 2057 Licenseplate 168 Sidemarker Front 194 Turn Signal 186 ...

Страница 189: ...arkPlug GMPartNo 94853696 Wheel Nuts Wheel Nut Torque 76Ib ft 103 N m Capacities Approximate The following approximate capacities are givenin U S and metric conversions Air Conditioning See the refrigerant information label under hood Automatic Transaxle Type L4 Firingorder 1 3 4 2 3 Speed 2 6 qt 2 5L 4 Speed 3 5 qt 3 3L Differential 3 speedonly 1 5 qt 1 414 t Not all air conditioning refrigerants...

Страница 190: ...e Without Filter 3 7 qt 3 5L Manual Transaxle 2 7 qt 2 6 L Automatic Transaxle Crankcase VIN Engine Code 6 VIN Engine Code8 FuelTank 13 2gal 50L When changing the oil filter additional oil may be needed Recheck the oil level Recheck fluid level after filling See Automatic Transaxle Fluid or Manual after filling See Engine Oil in the Index Transaxle Fluid in the Index Vehicle Dimensions Tread Wheel...

Страница 191: ... 190 HowThisPart Is Organized 190 A ScheduledMaintenanceServices 191 Using Your MaintenanceSchedule 191 SelectingtheRightSchedule 191 Schedule1 192 Schedule11 194 Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices 196 B OwnerChecksandServices 198 AtEachFuelFill 198 AtLeastOnceaMonth 199 AtLeastTwiceaYear 199 AtLeastOnceaYear 200 C PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 203 D RecommendedFluidsandLubricants 205 E ...

Страница 192: ...elps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levelsor even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to help keep your vehicle in good condition please main...

Страница 193: ...dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will performthe work using genuine GM parts These schedules are for vehicles that 0 carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Tire Loading Information label See Loading Your ...

Страница 194: ... 9 10 11 12 13 WHAT TO SERVICE See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules I and II WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers orMonths whichever occurssfirst Engine Oil andFilter Change Every 7 500miles 12 500 km Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection Every other oil change Chassis Lubrication Every 3 750 miles 6 250 km or6 months At 60 000 miles 100000 k m or 72 months and EngineA...

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Страница 196: ...hange Tire and WheelRotationand Inspection Every 7 500 miles 12 500km or 12 months Chassis Lubrication Every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months At 7 500 miles 12 500km and then every 15 000 miles 25 000km or asnecessary At 60 000miles 100 000km or 72 months and At 45 000 miles 75 000km or 36 months and then every 30 000miles 50 000km or 24 months EngineAccessory Drive Inspection then every 7 500 m...

Страница 197: ... I The services shown on this chart up to 75 000 miles 125 000 km should be performed after 75 000miles 125 000 km 1 I at the same intervals I 195 ...

Страница 198: ...Inspection For proper wear and maximum tire life rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual See Tires Inspection and Rotation in the Index Check the tires for uneven wear or damage If you see irregular or premature wear check the wheel alignment Check for damaged wheels also Engine Accessory Drive Belt s1 Inspection Inspect the belt s for cracks fraying wear and proper tension Rep...

Страница 199: ... fuel lines connections and tank band for corrosion damage cracksor loose or leaking connections Tighten the connections or replace the parts as necessary Periodic replacementof the fuel filter is not required Evaporative Emissions Canister Inspection Inspect for internal damage or clogging Clean with compressed air or replace if necessary ITEM NO SERVICE 12 13 Valve Clearance Adjustment The valve...

Страница 200: ...SERVICE IEngine Oil Level IEngineCoolantLevel Fluid Level Hood Latch Operation I WHAT TODO Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See EngineOil in the Index for further details Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant in the Index for further details Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add t...

Страница 201: ...her details Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every 15hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO Fluid Level Check Check the power steering pump hydraulic clutch and automatic or manual transaxle fluid levels and add as needed See Power Steering Hydraulic Clutch and Automatic Transaxle or Manual Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss in...

Страница 202: ...al andbe ready to turn off theengine immediatelyif it starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in P Park or N Neutral If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service On manual transaxle vehicles put the shift leverin N Neutral push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only...

Страница 203: ...he keyto the ON position but don tstart the engine Without level surface applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park your vehicle s BTSI needs service Steering Column Lock While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position 0 With an automatic transaxle the key should...

Страница 204: ...MaintenanceSchedule Section B Owner Checks and Services Cont At Least Oncea Year CONT CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO 202 ...

Страница 205: ...r damage tearsor leakage Replace sealsif necessary Inspection hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals Axle Boot and Seal signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper and Front Wheel Drive Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts damaged missing or out o...

Страница 206: ...rn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced Also if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on something may be wrong with the brake system See Brake System Warning Light in the Index If your vehicle is equipped with anti lock brakes and the anti lock brake system warning light stays on comes on or flashes something may be wrong with the anti lock brake system See Anti Lock Brake Sys...

Страница 207: ... conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid System Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347 or equivalent System Power Steering System Dexrona IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transaxle SAE 75W 90 GL 4 GM Part No 12346...

Страница 208: ...hium base grease Chassis lubricant GM PartNo 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 105 1515 or equivalent I a Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Engine oil or Lubr...

Страница 209: ... columns indicated When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfoliois a convenient place to store them DATE READING ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED 207 I ...

Страница 210: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 208 ...

Страница 211: ...ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 212: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont DATE I READING ODOMETER I SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I I I I I I I I 210 ...

Страница 213: ...DATE READING ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 211 ...

Страница 214: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont DATE READING ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 212 ...

Страница 215: ...fects Part 8 Customer Assistance Information CustomerSatisfactionProcedure 214 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 214 GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative DisputeResolutionProgram 215 ChevroletIGeoRoadsideAssistanceProgram 217 CanadianRoadsideAssistance 217 CourtesyTransportation 217 ReportingSafetyDefects 216 Service Publications 218 213 ...

Страница 216: ...pt assistance please have the following information availableto give the Customer Assistance Representative 0 Your name address home and business telephone numbers 0 VehicleIdentificationNumber This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the left top of the instrument paneland visible through the windshield Dealershipnameandlocation 0 Vehicledeliverydateandpresent 0 Na...

Страница 217: ...ephone 1 890 955 5100 To file a claim you will beas kecJ to provide your name and address your vehicle identification number VIN and a statement of the natureof your complaint Eligibilityis limited by vehicle age and mileage and other factors We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE but you may contact the BBB at any time The BBB will attempt to reso...

Страница 218: ...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 216 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government f you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle hasa safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Yo...

Страница 219: ...ed for utilizing outside services For prompt assistancewhen calling please have the following availableto give to the advisor VehicleIdentificationNumber 0 Licenseplatenumber Vehicle color Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be Vehicle mileage Description of problem reached Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchasedin CANADA havean extensive ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Program accessible ...

Страница 220: ...ce Publications Department 1908 Cplonel Sam Dr Oshawg Ontario L1H 8P7 ChevroletfGeo regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Chevrolet Geo products ChevroletfGeo monitors product performance in the field We then prepare bulletinsfor servicing our products better Now you can get these bulletinstoo Bulletins covervarious subjects Some pertgn to the proper use andcare of your vehicl...

Страница 221: ...en youorder an index for a model year thatis not over yet we ll send you the most recently published issue Check the ordering form for indexes for earlier model years Cut outthe ordering form fill it out and mail it in We will then see toit that an index is mailed to you There is no charge for indexes for the 1990 1994 model years Toll Free Telephone Number f you want anadditionalordering form for...

Страница 222: ...elm Incorporated SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis repair and overhaul information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steer ing body etc Model Form Number Price 1994 Geo Prizm ST 373 94 TBA NOTE Please specify special body or engine types on order form Write informationin the Form Number column For example Turbo Convertible Price to beannounced at a later da...

Страница 223: ...CODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO CODE AREA 0Checkor Money Order payableto Helm Inc USA funds only do not send cash 0MastetCard 0VISA 0Card Discover Account Number T I m Expiration mr lCheck here if your billing Date molyr CUSTOMERSIGNATURE addressisditferent from your shippingaddress shown TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasefs add 4 sales tax Handling Charge 4 00 CanadianPostage S e e Note Below GRAND TOTAL...

Страница 224: ...Notes 222 ...

Страница 225: ...utomaticTransaxleFluid 154 Babies Smaller Children and SafetyBelts 28 Balance Wheel Alignment andTire 174 Battery 162 BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program GM Participationin 215 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 110 Belt Lap 27 Belt Lap Shoulder 16 Bi Level 82 Blizzard IfYou reCaughtin a 113 Box Glove 67 Brakes Adjustment 162 Anti Lock ABS 101 Fluid 161 MasterCylinder 160 Parking 51 Pe...

Страница 226: ...minumWheels 179 Fabric 177 Glass 178 Inside ofYour Geo 176 InstrumentPanel Top of 178 Leather 178 Outside ofYour Geo 179 Problems Special 177 Tires 180 Vinyl 178 WindshieldandWiperBlades 179 Clock Settingthe 86 Clutch Hydraulic 156 Comfort Controls 82 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 81 CompactDisc ToPlaya 93 CompactDiscs Careof Your 96 Compact Disc Player AM FM StereowithCassetteTapeand 91 Comp...

Страница 227: ...railer 117 Drunken Driving 98 Electrical Equipment Add on 182 Electric Mirror Control 64 Emergencies Braking in 102 Emergencies Steering in 103 Engine CompartmentFuseBlock 184 CompartmentRelayBlock 185 Coolant 156 Coolant Temperature Gage 77 Exhaust 54 Identification 182 Oil 150 Oil Pressure Light 77 Overheating 128 Specifications 187 Starting Your 45 Environment Your Vehicle and the 190 Exhaust E...

Страница 228: ...owing 126 Horn 56 How to Add Coolant to the CoolantRecoveryTank 130 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 132 HydraulicClutch 156 Hydroplaning 108 Hypnosis Highway 110 Hook Ups RearTowing 127 ldentification Number Vehicle 182 Identification Engine 182 If aTireGoesFlat 134 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 141 Ignition Switch 44 Inflation Tire Pressure 171 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror 63 Inst...

Страница 229: ...ads Hilland 111 N e w Vehicle Break In 44 NightDriving 106 NightVision 106 Nuts Wheel 187 Inside Daymight Rearview 63 Odometer Speedometerand 72 Odometer Trip 73 Off Road Recovery 104 Oil Engine 150 Operation of Lights 57 Overheating Engine 128 Owner Checks and Services 198 P Park Shiftinginto 52 P Park Shiftingout of 52 Overdrive OffLight 79 Paint ChemicalSpotting 180 FinishCare 179 FinishDamage ...

Страница 230: ...205 RecoveryHooks Usingthe 142 Recovery Off Road 104 Release Hood 147 Trunk Lock 43 Trunk Lock Remote 43 Reminder Light Safety Belt 15 Reminder Lights On 58 RemoteTrunkLockRelease 43 Replacement Air Filter 154 Bulbs PartNumbers 186 Bulbs Service 163 Parts 187 Wheel 174 Wheels Used 174 ReplacingBrakeSystemParts 162 Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash 37 ReportingSafetyDefects 216 Restraint System ...

Страница 231: ...he Air Bag System 24 Setting the Clock 86 SheetMetalDamage 180 Shift Speeds 50 Shiftinginto P Park 52 Shiftingout of P Park 52 ShoulderBeltHeightAdjuster 18 Skidding 105 Smaller Children and Babies Safety Belts 28 Snow or Ice Driving on 112 Spare Tire Compact 14 1 Speakers Adjusting the AM FM Stereo 87 AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape and CompactDiscPlayer 92 AMPM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 88...

Страница 232: ... Leaving on a Long 110 TrunkLockRelease 43 TrunkLockRelease Remote 43 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 57 Turn Signalbights Control Headlight Beam Lever 56 Underbody Maintenance 180 Understanding Radio Reception 95 UniformTireQualityGrading 173 UsedOil What to Do With 152 Used Replacement Wheels 174 UsingtheRecoveryHooks 142 Vehicle Control of a 100 Damage Warnings 5 Dimensions 188 Environmen...

Страница 233: ...Restraint ChildRestraints Why SafetyBeltsWork Windows DefoggingandDefrosting Manual Power RearDefogger Cleaning Washer Fluid Washers WinterDriving WipermasherLever Windshield Windshield WipermasherLever Your DrivingandtheRoad 174 179 174 56 174 29 12 55 83 55 55 84 79 59 60 59 112 59 97 231 ...

Страница 234: ...Cooling System Reservoir Engine Oil Check and add coolant at the coolant recovery bottle FULL and LOW marks The fluid should be n Engine Oil Dipstick Capacity 13 2 U S Gal 50 L Use unleaded gas only 87 octane or higher Cold Tire Pressure Spare Tire Pressure See Tire Loading Informat Compact Spare 60 on the glove box door ion label ...

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Страница 236: ...WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE ...

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