Chevrolet 22675723 - Manuals

iv Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damageyour vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damagewould not be covered by your warranty, and it could be ...

1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them -- and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle ismoving. The sudden moveme...

1-4 Reclining Front Seatbacks Your vehicle has the following reclining front seatback lever. To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on theoutboard side of the seat. Move the seatback to whereyou want it and release the lever. Check to see that thehandle returns to the original position and t...

1-5 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle isin motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckleup, your safety belts can’t do their job whenyou’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because itwon’t be against your body. Instead, it will be infront of you. In a cras...

1-6 Rear Seats Folding Rear Seatback (Option) To fold down the rear seatback, do the following: 1. Open the trunk and pull one or both of the tethers located on the driver’s side of the trunk. The lefttether will open the larger side of the seatback. Theright tether will open the smaller side of the...

1-7 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety beltsproperly. It also tells you some things you should not dowith safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System(SRS), or air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t ...

1-8 You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have acrash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be soserious that 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 so...

1-10 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ...

1-11 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s whysafety belts make such good sense. Here Are Questions Many People AskAbout Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: Won’...

1-13 How to Wear 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 thismanu...

1-16 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder beltadjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, squeeze the release button and movethe height adjuster to the desired position. You can movethe adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder beltguide....

1-17 Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearlyas much protection this way. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt istoo loose. In a crash, you would move forwardtoo much, which could increase injury. Theshoulder belt should fit against your ...

1-18 Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash,the belt would go up over your abdomen. Thebelt forces would be there, not at the pelvicbones. This could cause serious int...

1-20 Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Ina crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of thebelt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted,make it straight so it can work properly, or askyour dealer to fix it.

1-21 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of theway. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both thebelt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone...

1-22 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s morelikely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. Forpregnant women, as for anyone, the key to makingsafety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position To learn ho...

1-23 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to aninflating air bag, as you would be if you wereleaning forward, it could seriously injure you.Safety belts help keep you in position before andduring a crash. Always wear your safety belt,even w...

1-24 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 instrumentpanel on the passenger’s side.

1-25 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inflate properly or itmight force the object into that person causingsevere injury or even death. The path of aninflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t putanything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t att...

1-26 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or theinstrument panel. Air bags supplement the protectionprovided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force ofthe impact more evenly over the occu...

1-27 D Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information aboutthe air bag system. The module records informationabout the readiness of the system, when the systemcommands air bag inflation and driver’s safety beltusage at deployment. D Let only qualified ...

1-28 Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up!Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rearseat are hurt more often in crashes than those who arewearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrownout of the vehicle in a crash...

1-30 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this appliesforce to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likelyto slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the beltwould apply force at your abdomen. This could causeserious or e...

1-31 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides forChildren and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children who haveoutgrown booster seats and for small adults. Wheninstalled on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide betterpositions the belt away from the...

1-33 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions”earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulderbelt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze thebelt edges together so that you can take them out of theguides...

1-34 Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position, you have alap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the beltlonger, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown untilthe belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same ...

1-35 Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes theneed, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, thelaw in every state in the United States and in everyCanadian provi...

1-37 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, anyair bag when it inflates can be seriously injuredor killed. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and olderchildren, but not for young children and infants.Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system no...

1-38 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support,including support for the head and neck. This isnecessary because a newborn infant’s neck isweak and its head weighs so much compared withthe rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in arear - facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash fo...

1-39 Restraint Systems for Children An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in amotor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed torestrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface.Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the centerof the vehicle. A rear - facing infant s...

1-41 Q: How do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed foruse in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or positionchildren. A built - in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add - on child restraint system is a portable one, which ispurch...

1-44 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You’ll findanchors (A) in the rear outside seating positions. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this childrestraint system, each seating position with the LATCHsystem will have a label s...

1-54 Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to awindow so the child can wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Q: What is the proper way to ...

1-55 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. Thebelt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In acrash, the two children can be crushed togetherand seriously injured. A belt must be used byonly one person at a time. Q: What if a child is wearing a lap - shoulder belt, b...

1-56 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, ina crash the child might slide under the belt. Thebelt’s force would then be applied right on thechild’s abdomen. That co...

2-2 Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windowsclosed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especiallywith the windows closed in warm or hot weather.

2-3 Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the windowcrank to open and close each window. Power Windows (If Equipped) The power window switches are located on the armreston the driver’s door. In addition, each passenger doorhas a switch for its own window. Auto - Down Switch The driver...

2-4 Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. A child orothers could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.

2-6 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous.D Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. You increase thechance of being thrown out of the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren’t locked. S...

2-8 Customizing the Automatic Door Locks One of four operating modes may be selected andprogrammed by the driver:D Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P). The doors willremain locked unless manually unlocked or the lockbutton is pressed. All doors will unl...

2-9 Delayed Locking This feature will allow the driver to delay the actuallocking of the vehicle. This feature will not operate ifthe key is left in the ignition. See “Anti - Lockout Protection” later in this section. When LOCK on the driver’s power door lock switch is pressed, with the key removed ...

2-10 The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear door while the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you do not cancel the security lock featur...

2-12 Operation The following functions are available with thekeyless entry system: (Lock): All doors will automatically lock when this button on the transmitter is pressed. The interior lampswill turn off after all of the doors are closed. If all of the doors are closed when the transmitter lock but...

2-13 Programmable Horn Chirp When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter tolock the doors or use the delayed locking feature, theparking lamps will flash twice. The horn can also chirpto indicate locking by enabling the horn chirp feature. The programmable horn chirp can be disabled bypressing...

2-14 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keylessentry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’twork at the normal range in any location. If you have toget close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,it’s pr...

2-15 Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key andturn the trunk lock cylinder. When closing the trunk,close from the center to ensure it fully latches. CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lidopen because carbon monoxide (CO) gas cancome into your vehicle. You can’t...

2-18 Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft - deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make itimpossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys in...

2-19 Passlock R Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlocktheft - deterrent system. Passlock is a passive theft - deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder has not beentampered with. During normal operation,the THEFT SYSTEM light will come on forapproximately five seconds...

2-20 Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it tofour different positions. A (OFF): This is the only position from which you canremove the key. It also locks your ignition and transaxle.A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s doorwhen the ignition is off and...

2-21 C (ON): This position unlocks the ignition. It is alsothe position to where the key returns after you start theengine and release the switch. The switch will stay inthis position when the engine is running. But even whenthe engine is not running, you can use ON to operateyour electrical accesso...

2-23 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant heater cord is located near the engine air cleaner/filter. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110 - volt AC outlet. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outletco...

2-24 Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxlehas a shift lever located on the console between the seats. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out...

2-28 Parking Brake To set the parking brake,push down the parkingbrake pedal with your leftfoot. If the ignition is on,the brake system warninglight will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brakepedal down with your right foot. Push down on theparking brake pedal with your left f...

2-30 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could movesuddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)with the parking brake firmly set. And, if youleave the vehicle with the engine running, it couldov...

2-31 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lockcontrol system. You have to apply your regular brakebefore you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See “Automatic Transaxle Operation” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on t...

2-32 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see orsmell. It can cause unconsciousness 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 vehi...

2-34 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following:D Turn and Lane - Change Signals D Headlamp High/Low - Beam Changer D Flash - to - Pass For information on the exterior lamps, see “Exterior Lamps” later in this section. Turn and Lane-Change...

2-36 OFF: Move the lever to OFF to turn off the windshield wipers. INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to INT to choose adelayed wiping cycle. Turn the INT ADJ band down fora longer delay or up for a shorter delay. The further theINT ADJ band is turned upward, the shorter the delaywill be and the fur...

2-37 Cruise Control (If Equipped) With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brake, the cruise contr...

2-38 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on whenyou’re not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. The crui...

2-40 Exterior Lamps The lever on the left side of the steering columnoperates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp switch has three positions: (Parking Lamps): Turning the switch to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following:D Sidemarker LampsD TaillampsD License Plate La...

2-41 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 drivingconditions, but they can be especially helpful in theshort periods after dawn and before sunset. Fullyfunctional daytime r...

2-43 Fog Lamps (If Equipped) The button for the foglamps is located on theinstrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. When using the fog lamps, the ignition must be on aswell as the parking lamps or the low - beam headlamps. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An indicatorlight in the...

2-44 Illuminated Entry/Exit System When you open any door, the lamps inside of yourvehicle will go on. These lamps will fade out 10 secondsafter the last door is closed, or when the ignition isturned on after all doors have been closed. These lampswill also go on when you press the trunk release but...

2-45 Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror This mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjustthe angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a positionthat allows you see to out of the back window. To adjustthe height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects themirror to the windshield. To red...

2-46 Power Remote Control Rearview Mirrors(If Equipped) The controls for the power mirrors are located on thedriver’s door armrest. Move the selector switch located above the four - way control pad to choose the right or left mirror. If you placethe selector switch in the center position, no movemen...

2-47 Storage Compartments Glove Box To open, pull the handle to the left and pull the glovebox door down until it stops and is fully open. Instrument Panel Cupholder The instrument panel cupholder is located to the left ofthe steering wheel. To use it, pull it out until the rubberinsert is revealed....

2-48 Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray is located at the lower part of the center of the instrument panel. To remove the ashtray forcleaning, pull up on the metal tab and pull the bin out. NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other ...

2-49 Accessory Power Outlet With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliaryelectrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. The accessory power outlet is located to the right of the ashtray. The accessory power outlet is protected by a fuse andhas a maximum current level. NOTICE...

2-50 When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. NOTICE: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugsonly. Do not hang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug. Improper use ofthe power outlet can cause damage...

2-51 Sunroof (Option) If your vehicle has asunroof, the switch islocated on the headlinerbetween the sun visors. The sunroof can be opened to a vent position or it can beexpress - opened all of the way. To open the sunroof to the vent position, you must firstopen the sunshade by hand. Then push the ...

2-54 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know howfast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle is equipped with this inst...

2-55 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has beendriven, in either miles (used in the United States) orkilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper resistant ...

2-56 Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutionsper minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not run your engine at speeds in the red area,or engine damage may occur. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages thatmay be on your vehicle. The pictures w...

2-57 Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problemwith one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages andwarning lights work together to let you know whenthere’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays onwhen you are driving, or when one of the gages shows...

2-58 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows the air bag symbol. The systemchecks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions.The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag ...

2-59 Charging System Indicator Light The charging systemindicator light will come on when you turn on theignition, but the engine isnot running, as a check toshow you it is working. When the engine is running, it should go out. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving and you hear a chime, ...

2-60 If the light and chime come on while you are driving,pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice thatthe pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closerto the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See “TowingYour Vehicle” ...

2-61 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If thegage pointer moves into the red area, the light comes onand you hear a chime, your engine is too hot! It meansthat your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehic...

2-62 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer whichmonitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emissioncontrol systems. This system is called OBD II (On - Board Diagnostics - Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emiss...

2-63 This light should come on, as a check to show you it isworking, when the ignition is on and the engine is notrunning. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.This light will also come on during a malfunction in oneof two ways:D Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A m...

2-64 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index. Poor fuel quality will causeyour engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start - up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear,...

2-65 Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oilpressure problem, this lightwill stay on after you startyour engine, or come onand you will hear a chimewhen you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enoughoil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have someother oil pr...

2-68 Fuel Gage United States Canada Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you haveleft, when the ignition is on. When the indicator nearsempty, the light, located near the empty symbol, willcome on and you will hear a chime. You still have alittle fuel left, but you should get more soon. Here...

3-2 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system workfor you. With this system, you can control the ventilation andheating in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has theflow - through ventilation system described later in this section. Climate Control System with Air Conditioning ...

3-3 (Bi - Level): In this position the air comes through the instrument panel outlets and through the floor outlets. (Floor): In this position most of the air comes through the floor outlets. The rest of the air comesthrough the windshield and side window outlets. (Defog): This position divides the ...

3-4 Air Conditioning The air conditioner and heater work best if you keepyour windows closed while using them. Your vehiclealso has the flow - through ventilation system described later in this section. For normal cooling on hot days, after the vehicle hasstarted to cool down, use the vent mode with...

3-5 Defogging and Defrosting Windows Your system has two settings for clearing the front andside windows. For each setting, adjust the temperaturecontrol as desired. To defrost the front window quickly, turn the temperatureknob all the way in the red area. Use defrost and adjust thefan to the highes...

3-6 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defoggerbutton is located on thelower right corner of thecontrol panel. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog from the rear window. Press the defogger button to turn the system on. Theindicator light will glow. The rear window defogger wil...

3-7 Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and the area around the windshield wipers free of ice, snow or any other obstruction,such as leaves. The heater and defroster will workfar better, reducing the chance of fogging the insideof your windows. D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects...

3-8 Setting the Clock Press and hold the HR or MN buttons, located below thetune knob, for two seconds. Then press and hold HRuntil the correct hour appears. AM or PM will appear onthe display. Press and hold MN until the correct minuteappears. The clock may be set with the ignition on oroff. The cl...

3-10 Setting Preset Stations 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) by performing thefollowing steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or FM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUT...

3-11 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right andleft speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob untilBAL appears on the display. Turn the knob clockwise tomove the sound to the right speakers andcounterclockwise to move the sound to the left speakers. To a...

3-13 RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of national or local emergencies.You will not be able to turn off alert announcements.ALERT! appears on the display when an alertannouncement plays. When an alert announcementcomes on the current radio station, you will hear it, even if the volume is muted or a ...

3-14 When a traffic announcement comes on the current radiostation, you will hear it, even if the volume is muted or acompact disc is playing. The traffic symbol andTRAFFIC will appear on the display while the trafficannouncement plays. If the compact disc player wasbeing used, the compact disc will...

3-15 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton toadvance quickly within a track. Press and hold thispushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at sixtimes the normal playing speed. Press and hold it formore than two seconds to advance at 17 times thenormal playing speed. Release it to pla...

3-21 TRAF (Traffic): Press this button to receive trafficannouncements. If the current station does not broadcasttraffic announcements, the radio will seek to a stationthat does. The traffic symbol will flash on the display.When the radio finds a station that broadcasts trafficannouncements, it will...

3-22 If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off, firstpress EJT or DISP. If an error appears on the display, see “Cassette TapeMessages” later in this section. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to theprevious selection on the tape if the selection has beenplaying for less tha...

3-23 6 D (Dolby): Press this pushbutton to reduce background noise. NR ON will appear on the display.Press it again to turn Dolby B off. NR OFF will appearon the display. Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a licensefrom Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbyand the double - D symbo...

3-24 CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kitwith your cassette tape player after disabling thetight/loose tape sensing feature on your tape player. To disable the feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition to ON or ACCESSORY. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press...

3-26 Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK R is designed to discourage theft of your radio. The feature works automatically by learninga portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will notoperate and LOCKED will be displayed. When the ignition is...

3-27 NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to yourvehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two - way radio -- be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s veryimportant to do it properly. Added soundequipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, ...

4-2 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in yourvehicle: Buckle up. See “Safety Belts” in the Index. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it ...

4-3 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victimsevery year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle:D JudgmentD Muscular CoordinationD Visi...

4-5 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcoholin one drink. No amount of coffee or number of coldshowers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t theright answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need totake sudden action, as when a child darts into the street?A person with even a m...

4-6 Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go whereyou want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering andthe accelerator. All three systems have to do their workat the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’seasy to as...

4-8 The anti - lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer isprogrammed to make the most of available tire and roadconditions. This can help you steer around the obstaclewhile braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates onwheel speed and...

4-9 Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents me...

4-10 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill andfind a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere, or a child darts out from betweenparked cars and stops right in front of you. You canavoid th...

4-11 Off - Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off theedge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, s...

4-13 Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems (brakes, steeringand acceleration) don’t have enough friction where thetires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly...

4-14 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving.D Drive defensively.D Don’t drink and drive.D Adjust your inside re...

4-15 You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or even severalseconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When youare faced with severe glare (as from a driver whodoesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle withmisaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Av...

4-16 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if yourwindshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain canmake it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavementmarkings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It’s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment ingood s...

4-17 Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if yourtires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one ormore is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing onthe road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephonepoles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” thewater’s surface, ...

4-18 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are doing and pay attention totraffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:D Know the best way to get to where you are going. ...

4-19 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safestof all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keepup with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the samespeed ...

4-20 When you want to leave the freeway, move to the properlane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not,under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on tothe next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to y...

4-21 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road withthe same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on theroad, ...

4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different fromdriving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’replanning to visit there, here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and more enjoyable.D Keep your vehicle in good shape. C...

4-24 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving:D Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.D You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supplyof windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outerclothing, a small shovel, ...

4-25 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet theroad probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and theroad, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have alot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. Wh...

4-26 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in aserious situation. You should probably stay with yourvehicle unless you know for sure that you are near helpand you can hike through the snow. Here are somethings to do to summon help and keep yourself and yourpas...

4-27 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gasto get inside. CO could overcome you and killyou. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might notknow it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow fromaround the base of your vehicle, especially anyth...

4-28 Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehiclebehind another vehicle -- such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicletowing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing yourvehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and “dollytowing” (...

4-29 Dinghy Towing To tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground,follow these steps: 1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it. 2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. To prevent your battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the followi...

4-31 Dolly Towing To tow your vehicle with a dolly and two wheels on theground, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight - ahead position with a clamping device ...

4-32 Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight itmay properly carry. The Tire - Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver’s side door tells youthe proper size, speed rating and recommended inflationpressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives...

4-34 Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and driveproperly, you can lose control when you pull atrailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, thebrakes may not work well -- or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured.You may also damage your v...

4-35 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points:D There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sureyour rig will be legal, not only where you live butalso where you’ll be driving. A good source for thisinforma...

4-36 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an importantweight to measure because it affects the total or grossweight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight(GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, anycargo you may carry in it, and the people who will beriding in ...

4-37 Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are afew reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here aresome rules to follow:D The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or otherbumper ...

4-40 Driving On Grades NOTICE: Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher than normalengine and transaxle temperatures may resultand damage your vehicle. Frequent stops arevery important to allow the engine and transaxleto cool. Reduce speed and shift to a lowe...

4-41 When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you:D start your engine,D shift into a gear, andD release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have som...

5-2 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your front andrear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasheris located near the center ofthe instrument panel. Your hazard warning flashers work no mat...

5-3 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:D They contain acid that can burn you. D They contain gas ...

5-5 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause batterygas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight ifyou need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’tneed to add water to the ACDelco R battery installed in every new GM vehicle....

5-6 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect itto the positive (+)terminal of the goodbattery. Use a remotepositive (+) terminal ifthe vehicle has...

5-8 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. NOTICE: Damage to your vehicle may result fromelectrical shorting if jumper cables are removedin...

5-9 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles,do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( - ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( - ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the veh...

5-10 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn youbadly, even if you just open the hood. Stay awayfrom the engine if you see or hear steam comingfrom it. Just turn it off and get everyone awayfrom the vehicle until it cools down. Wait untilthere is no sign...

5-11 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light,can indicate a serious problem. See “Low CoolantLight” in the Index. If you get an engine overheat warning with no lowcoolant light, but see or hear no steam, the problem maynot be too serious. Sometimes ...

5-12 Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s whatyou’ll see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood canstart up even when the engine is not running andcan injure you. Keep hands, clothin...

5-14 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank NOTICE: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure.Failure to follow this procedure could cause yourengine to overheat and be severely damaged. If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see ifcoolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolan...

5-15 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling systemcan be dangerous. Plain water, or some otherliquid such as alcohol, can boil before the propercoolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolantwarning system is set for the proper coolantmixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture,your engine...

5-18 If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goesout of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a fewtips about what to expect and what to do: If a...

5-19 The following steps will tell you how to use the jack andchange a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. 1. Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. 2. Lift and remove the cover. You will find the jac...

5-23 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up isdangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, youcould be badly injured or killed. Never get undera vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperlypositioned can damage the vehicle and ev...

5-24 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts,mounting surfaces andspare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make the wheel nutsbecome loose after a time. The wheel could comeoff and cause an accident. When you change awheel, remove any rust ...

5-26 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in acrisscross sequence,as shown. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to become looseand even come off. This could lead to an accident.Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you haveto replace them, be sure to ...

5-27 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, looseequipment could strike someone. Store all thesein the proper place. Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire ...

5-28 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, looseequipment could strike someone. Store all thesein the proper place. The compact spare tire is for temporary use o...

5-29 Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, youshould stop as soon as possible and make su...

5-30 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you willneed to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking”can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you mustuse caution. CAUTION: If you let your tir...

6-2 Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer forall your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts andGM - trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.Genuine GM parts have one of thes...

6-3 CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enough about it.D Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement partsand tools before you attempt any vehiclemaintenance task. D Be sure to use the p...

6-4 Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specificationswhich were developed by the American AutomobileManufacturers Association and endorsed by theCanadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association for bettervehicle performance and engine protection. Gasolinesmeeting these specifica...

6-5 Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for lowemissions may contain an octane - enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl(MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasolinewhether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors doesnot recommend the use of such gasolin...

6-6 Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burnsviolently, and that can cause very bad injuries.Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refuelingyour vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smokingmaterials away from gasoline. The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on thepas...

6-8 When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sureyou fully install the cap. The diagnostic system candetermine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperlyinstalled. This would allow fuel to evaporate into theatmosphere. See “Malfunc...

6-9 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up andinjure you even when the engine is not running.Keep hands, clothing and tools away from anyunderhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts andstart a fire. These include liquids l...

6-11 Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, you’ll see the following: A. Engine Coolant Surge TankB. Power Steering Fluid ReservoirC. Engine Oil Fill CapD. Engine Oil Dipstick E. Brake Fluid ReservoirF. Engine Compartment Fuse Block G. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter H. BatteryI. Windshield W...

6-12 Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL lightappears on the instrumentcluster, it means you need tocheck your engine oil levelright away. For moreinformation, see “Check Oil Light” in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this isan added reminder. Checking Engine Oil It’s a good idea...

6-13 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll needto add at least one quart of oil. But you must use theright kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. Forengine oil crankcase capacity, see “Capacities andSpecifications” in the Index. NOTICE: Don’t add too m...

6-14 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified bylooking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified bythe American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use anyoil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you change your...

6-15 As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W - 30 if it’s going to be 0 _F ( - 18 _C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not useother viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W - 50. NOTICE: Use only engi...

6-16 If none of them is true, use the long trip/highwaymaintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmedengine under highway conditions will cause engine oil to break down slower. What to Do with...

6-17 To check or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Remove the four screws on the cover, then pull the cover back. 2. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter and check or replace it. 3. Replace the cover tightly. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when toreplace the air filter. See “...

6-18 Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions:D In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _F (32_C) or higher. D In hilly or mountainous terrain.D When doing frequent trailer to...

6-19 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX - COOL R (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX - COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core orradiator corrosion may result. In addition, theengine coolant will require change sooner -- at 30,000 m...

6-20 NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, yourengine could overheat and be badly damaged.The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by yourwarranty. Too much water in the mixture canfreeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater coreand other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times...

6-21 CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steam andscalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.Never turn the surge tank pressure cap -- even a little -- when the engine and radiator are hot. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When youre...

6-22 Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your pressure cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)pressure - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damagefrom overheating. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steer...

6-23 Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will beoperating your vehicle in an area where the temperaturemay fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficientprotection against freezing. See “En...

6-24 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’sside of the engine compartment. It is filled with DOT - 3 brake fluid. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in thereservoir might go down. The first is that ...

6-25 United States Canada When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brakewarning light will come on. See “Brake System WarningLight” in the Index. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT - 3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly. See “Recommended Fluids a...

6-26 Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built - in wear indicators that make a high - pitched 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 wh...

6-28 Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance freeACDelco R battery. When it’s time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on theoriginal battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelcobattery. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in theIndex for battery location. WARNING: B...

6-29 Bulb Replacement For bulb types, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index.For any bulb changing procedures not listed in thissection, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside andcan burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You orothers could be injured. Be...

6-31 Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as described in “Headlamps.” 2. Once it has been removed, press the tab on the white socket while twisting it less than one - quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it out. 3. Remove the old bulb and replace it with a new one. 4. Turn the ...

6-35 Tires Your new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where to obtain service, seeyour Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.D Overlo...

6-36 Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire - Loading Information label, which is located on the driver’s side rear passenger door, shows the correctinflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at leastthree hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6...

6-37 Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusualwear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and checkwheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires orwheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and“Wheel Replacement...

6-38 When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’stime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tires haveonly 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) orless of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statementsare true:D You can see the indicators at thr...

6-39 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look atthe Tire - Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new hada Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires,get ones with that sa...

6-40 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tiresidewall between tread shoulder and maximum sectionwidth. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the United States National HighwayTraff...

6-41 Temperature -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation ofheat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause thema...

6-42 Each new wheel should have the same load - carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted thesame way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel boltsor wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM originalequipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have...

6-43 Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only where legal and only whenyou must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chainsthat are the proper size for your tires. Installthem on the front tires and tighten them astightly as possible with the ends securelyfastened. Drive slowly and follow the chainmanufactu...

6-44 Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can.In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:D AlcoholD Laundry SoapD BleachD Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loosedirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces...

6-45 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black),egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine andblood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow t...

6-46 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfacesof the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones orwaxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshieldand even make it difficult to see through the windshieldunder certain conditions. Cleaning ...

6-47 Cleaning the Outside of theWindshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters whenrunning, wax, sap or other material may be on the bladeor windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a full - strength glass clea...

6-48 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a carwashing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Followinstructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue from ...

6-49 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface of your vehicle...

6-50 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finishshould be repaired right away. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or other serviceoutlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be correctedin your dealer’s body and ...

6-52 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on thedriver’s side. You can see it if you look through thewindshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN alsoappears on the Vehicle Certification ...

6-53 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicleunless you check with your dealer first. Someelectrical equipment can damage your vehicleand the damage wouldn’t be covered by yourwarranty. Some add - on electrical equipment can keep other compo...

6-54 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakersand fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. Look at the silver - colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sur...

6-57 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on thedriver’s side of the vehicle, near the engine aircleaner/filter. See “Engine Compartment Overview” inthe Index for more information on location. Maxifuse Usage 1 Ignition Switch 2 Right Electrical Center - Fog Lamp...

6-59 Minifuse Usage 48 Fuel Pump Injectors 49 Not Used 50 Right Headlamp 51 Left Headlamp 52 Cooling Fan 53 HVAC Blower (Climate Control) 54 Not Used 55 Cooling Fan #2 Ground 56 Fuse Puller 57 Not Used Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High - Beam...

6-60 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given inEnglish and metric conversions. Please refer to“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index formore information. Capacities Automatic TransaxleComplete Overhaul 9.5 quarts (9.0 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooling ...

7-2 Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new vehicle warranties. See yourWarranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealerfor details. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep yourvehicle in good working conditi...

7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explainswhat to have done and how often. Some of theseservices can be complex, so unless you are technicallyqualified and have the necessary equipment, you shouldlet your ...

7-4 Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServices Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working condition. But we don’t knowexactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very shortdistances only a few times a week. Or you may drivelong distances all the ...

Scheduled Maintenance 7-5 Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ifany one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:D Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures arebelow freezing. D Most trips include ext...

Scheduled Maintenance 7-6 Long Trip/Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of theconditions from the Short Trip/City ScheduledMaintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if thevehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty areaor used off paved roads. Use the Sho...

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-7 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles(166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of thisvehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval...

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-8 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. j...

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 7-18 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) j Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. j Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In...

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-19 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles(166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same inte...

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-22 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 higher. – In hilly or mou...

7-26 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services whichshould be performed at the intervals specified to helpensure the safety, dependability and emission controlperformance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.Whenever any fluid...

7-27 At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all yourbelts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages areworking properly. Look for any other loose or damagedsafety belt system parts. If you see anything that mightkeep a safety belt system fro...

7-28 At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricantspecified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all the body door hinges and latches, includingthose for the hood and the trunk lid. Part D tells youwhat to use. More frequent lubrication ...

7-29 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle couldmove suddenly. If it does, you or others could beinjured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level sur...

7-30 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehiclecould begin to move. You or others could beinjured and property could be damaged. Makesure there is room in front of your vehicle in caseit begins to roll. Be ready to apply the reg...

7-31 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services whichshould be performed at least twice a year (for instance,each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’sservice department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary r...

7-32 Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they arecracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outsideof the radiator and air ...

7-36 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to yourdealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns withthe sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, however, despite the bestintent...

8-4 You may contact the BBB using the toll - free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto LineCouncil of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.4200 Wilson BoulevardSuite 800Arlington, VA 22203 - 1804 Telephone: 1 - 800 - 955 - 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the ...

8-5 Canada General Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English)1-800-263-7854 (French)1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact th...

8-6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customersatisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce theestablishment of the Chevrolet Roadside AssistanceCenter. As the owner of a 2002 Chevrolet, membershipin Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is...

8-8 For prompt assistance when calling, please have thefollowing available to give to the advisor:D Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)D License plate numberD Vehicle colorD Vehicle locationD Telephone number where you can be reachedD Vehicle mileageD Description of problem Canadian Roadside Assista...

8-9 If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicleoff for service, you are urged to do so as early in thework day as possible to allow for same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while youwait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helpsmin...

8-10 Courtesy Transportation is available only atparticipating dealers and all program options, such asshuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.Please contact your dealer for specific information aboutavailability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangementswill be administered by appropri...

8-11 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehiclehas a safety defect, you should immediately notifyTransport Canada, in addition to notifying GeneralMotors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada330 Sparks StreetTower COtt...

8-12 SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repairinformation on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer CaseUnit Repair Manual This manual ...