Chevrolet 1999 Cavalier - Manual

yellow blue vi How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginningto end when they first receive their new vehicle. If youdo this, it will help you learn about the features andcontrols for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to expl...

yellow blue vii Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that coulddamage your 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...

yellow blue viii For example,these symbolsare used on anoriginal battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbolsare importantfor you andyour passengerswhenever yourvehicle isdr...

1- yellow blue 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can alsolearn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 - 8 Safety Belts: The...

yellow blue 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 s...

yellow blue 1-4 Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side ofthe seat and move the seatback to where you want it.Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on thelever and the seat will go to an upright position. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your...

yellow blue 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 yo...

yellow blue 1-7 Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat To open the fold - down rear seat, pull forward on the seat tab. To close the seat, push the seatback up to its original position. Check to ensure the seatback is in its original positionand securely latched by pulling forward on the top of the seatba...

yellow blue 1-8 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 o...

yellow blue 1-9 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says towear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. 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 pers...

yellow blue 1-12 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 Ans...

yellow blue 1-13 Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in anaccident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driverdoesn’t protect you from things beyond...

yellow blue 1-14 Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap - shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. 3. Pick up the...

yellow blue 1-17 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4 - Door Models) 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...

yellow blue 1-18 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 a...

yellow blue 1-22 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 ...

yellow blue 1-23 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...

yellow blue 1-24 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than theblink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflatingair bag, as you would be if you were leaningforward, it could seriously injure you. This is trueeven with Next Generation frontal air bags.Safety belts help keep you in pos...

yellow blue 1-25 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.

yellow blue 1-26 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inflate properly or itmight force the object into that person. The pathof an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’tput anything between an occupant and an airbag, and don’t attach or put anything on t...

yellow blue 1-27 What makes an air bag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensingsystem detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensingsystem triggers a release of gas from the inflator, whichinflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and relatedhardware are all part of t...

yellow blue 1-29 If your vehicle ever gets into a lot of water -- such as water up to the carpeting or higher -- or if water enters your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air bag controllercan be soaked and ruined. If this ever happens, and thenyou start your vehicle, the damage could make the air b...

yellow blue 1-30 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap - Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap - shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt ...

yellow blue 1-36 Center Passenger Position 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.

yellow blue 1-37 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown untilthe belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lappart of a lap - shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the...

yellow blue 1-39 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in avehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become soheavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg) ...

yellow blue 1-40 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided byappropriate restraints. Q: What are the different types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a chil...

yellow blue 1-44 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the childrestraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, itwill have a label saying that it meets federal motorvehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You mayfind these instructions on the restraint ...

yellow blue 1-45 Top Strap Canadian law requires that forward - facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should beanchored. If you have a convertible, don’t use a restraintlike that in your vehicle because the top strap anc...

yellow blue 1-50 Securing a Child Restraint in the RightFront Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Neverput a rear - facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right frontpa...

yellow blue 1-52 6. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. You may find ithelpful to use your knee to push down on the childrestraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. ...

yellow blue 1-53 Accident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use thesafety belts properly.D Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. D Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are. CAUTION: Never do t...

yellow blue 1-54 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 abdo...

yellow blue 1-55 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, youshould use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, yourdealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you goin to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so theextender will be lon...

2- yellow blue 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything isworking properly -- and...

yellow blue 2-2 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 power windows or othercontrols or even make the vehicle move. Don’tleave the keys in a vehicle with children.

yellow blue 2-4 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door islocked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlockeddoor when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This ma...

yellow blue 2-5 Power Door Locks (If Equipped) You can lock or unlock alldoors of your vehicle fromthe driver’s or frontpassenger’s door lockswitch. Push the lower portion of the switch to lock your doors.Push the upper portion of the switch to unlock your doors. The lever on each rear door works on...

yellow blue 2-6 To Open a Rear Door With the Security Lock 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults orolder children who ride in the rear won’t be able to openthe rear door from the inside. You should let adults...

yellow blue 2-8 Operation The following functions are available with the remotekeyless entry system: LOCK: All doors will automatically lock when theLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed. The interiorlamps stay on for a few seconds after all of the doors are closed. UNLOCK: The driver’s door wil...

yellow blue 2-9 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keylessentry transmitter should last about two 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 wor...

yellow blue 2-10 3. Read the instructions inside the case. 4. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the cover is on tightly, so water won’t get in. 5. Check the operation of the transmitter with your vehicle. If the transmitter does not work, tryresynchronizing the transmitter with the receive...

yellow blue 2-11 Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped) Pull upward on the remoterelease handle, located onthe floor near the left side ofthe driver’s seat, to releasethe trunk lid. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft - deterrent fea...

yellow blue 2-12 Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watchingyour vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.But what if you have to leave your key?D If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.D Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Be sure ...

yellow blue 2-13 New Vehicle “Break - In” NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate“break - in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:D Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full - throttle starts. D Avo...

yellow blue 2-16 Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Chevroletis ...

yellow blue 2-17 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with theelectronics in your vehicle. If you add electricalparts or accessories, you could change the waythe engine operates. Before adding electricalequipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t,your engine might not perform properly. If you...

yellow blue 2-19 2.4L L4 Engine In very cold weather, 0 _F ( - 18 _C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting andbetter fuel economy during engine warm - up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum offour hours prior to starting your vehicle. To U...

yellow blue 2-20 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away frommoving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater pluggedin? The answer depends on the outside temperature, thekind of oil you h...

yellow blue 2-21 Four - Speed Automatic Transaxle PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’sthe best position to use when you start your enginebecause your vehicle can’t move easily. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if theshift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with thepar...

yellow blue 2-25 NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try todrive. This might happen if you were stuck invery deep sand or mud or were up against a solidobject. You could damage your transaxle. Also, ifyou stop when going uphill, don’t hold yourvehicle there with only the accelerator ped...

yellow blue 2-27 REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutchpedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutchpedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle isstopped. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while yourvehicle is moving could damage you...

yellow blue 2-28 Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down andpull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on,the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal...

yellow blue 2-32 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t parkover papers, leaves, dry grass or other things thatcan burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), wh...

yellow blue 2-34 Windows Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the windowcrank to open and close each window. Power Windows (If Equipped) With power windows, switches on the center consolecontrol each of the windows when the ignition is on. Inaddition, on four - door models, each rear...

yellow blue 2-35 Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steeringwheel before you drive. You can also raise it to thehighest level to give your legs more room when you exitand enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull thelever. Move the st...

yellow blue 2-36 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and twodownward (for left) positions. These positions allow youto signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will retur...

yellow blue 2-37 Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by moving the stalkwith the windshield wiper symbol on it up or down. For a single wiper cycle, push the stalk down to MIST,then release it. The wipers will stop after one cycle. Formore cycles, hold the wiper stalk down longer. Fo...

yellow blue 2-38 Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the wipersymbol on it toward you one time. When you release thestalk, the washers will stop. The wipers continue wipingfor approximately three cycles and will either stop orwill resume the speed you were using before. CA...

yellow blue 2-39 CAUTION: D Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So,don’t use your cruise control on windingroads or in heavy traffic. D Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changesin tire traction can cause needless wheels...

yellow blue 2-40 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speedand then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, ofcourse, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t needto reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h)or more, you can briefly move the cruise cont...

yellow blue 2-41 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills dependsupon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.When going up a steep hill, you may have to step on theaccelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When goingdownhill, you may have to brake or shi...

yellow blue 2-42 Parking Lamps This position will turn on the following: D Parking LampsD Sidemarker LampsD TaillampsD Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps This position will turn on the following: D HeadlampsD Parking LampsD Sidemarker LampsD TaillampsD Instrument Panel LightsTurn the band rearward to...

yellow blue 2-44 Fog lamps will go off whenever the high - beam headlamps come on. When the high beams go off, thefog lamps will come on again. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights byturning the dial up or down. Turn the dial up all th...

yellow blue 2-45 Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped) These lamps are located on the rearview mirror. Turneach one on and off by pressing its switch. Map Lamps (If Equipped) These lamps are located forward of the dome lamp. Toturn the lamps on, press the switch. Press the switchagain to turn them off. ...

yellow blue 2-46 Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the levertoward you to the night position. Manual Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirrorshould be adjusted so youcan just see the side of yourvehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable...

yellow blue 2-47 CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like othervehicles) look farther away than they really are.If you cut too sharply into the right lane, youcould hit a vehicle on your right. Check yourinside mirror or glance over your shoulder beforechanging lanes. Storage Compartments Cent...

yellow blue 2-48 NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your handwhile it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able toback away from the heating element when it’sready. That can make it overheat, damaging thelighter and the heating element. To clean the center console ashtray, remove the entir...

yellow blue 2-49 Sunroof (If Equipped) Press and release the rear ofthe switch and the glasspanel will open to the vent position. Open the sunshade by hand when using the vent position. Press and release the rear of the switch again to open theglass panel and the sunshade. Press the front of theswit...

yellow blue 2-50 Lowering Your Convertible Top 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle toNEUTRAL (N). 2. Turn the ignition to RUN. 3. Lower the side door windows completely to avoid wear to the weatherstrips. 4. Push the button in the latch ha...

yellow blue 2-51 6. Rotate the latch handle up to the locked position. Installing the Boot 1. From inside the vehicle, pull the tab on the rear seat to fold down the seat. See “Fold - Down Rear Seat” in the Index. 2. Open the trunk and remove both boot side covers. Leave the trunk open.

yellow blue 2-54 Removing the Boot 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle toNEUTRAL (N). 2. Open the trunk and leave it open. 3. From inside the vehicle, fold down the rear seatback. See “Fold - Down Rear Seat” in the Index. 4. Go to the rear...

yellow blue 2-56 7. Store both boot side covers in the trunk. 8. Close the trunk. 9. Raise the rear seatback to the up position. Push the seat back to make sure it is latched. Ensure that therear seatbelts do not become trapped behind the rear seats. Raising the Convertible Top 1. Set the parking br...

yellow blue 2-57 6. Turn the latch handle up to lock the top. Be sure the top is securely latched on both sides. Lowering the Top Manually NOTICE: Do not attempt to lower the top manually asdamage to the vehicle will occur. If the top fails toraise or lower completely, see “Raising the TopManually” ...

yellow blue 2-58 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle toNEUTRAL (N). Turn the engine off. 2. Push the button in the latch handle and rotate the handle down. 3. Open the trunk. Convertible Bypass Switch 4. Press the bypass switch down to the...

yellow blue 2-60 The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

yellow blue 2-62 Instrument Panel Clusters 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, about how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. Standard Cluste...

yellow blue 2-64 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both milesper hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Yourodometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven,in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers(used in Canada). You may wonder what happen...

yellow blue 2-65 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages thatmay be on your vehicle. The pictures will help youlocate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something iswrong before it becomes serious enough to cause anexpensive repair or replace...

yellow blue 2-66 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks theair bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The lighttells you if there is an electrical problem. The systemcheck includes the air bag sensor, the air bag ...

yellow blue 2-67 Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part canstill work and stop you. For good braking, though, youneed both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.Have yo...

yellow blue 2-68 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti - lock brake system, this light will comeon when you start yourengine and it will stay onfor three seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if thelight comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon a...

yellow blue 2-69 The Enhanced Traction System warning light may comeon for the following reasons:D If you turn the system off by moving the shift lever to FIRST (1) or SECOND (2), the warning light willcome on and stay on. To turn the system back on,move the shift lever back to a position other than...

yellow blue 2-70 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Standard Cluster Optional Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with one of these gages. Withthe ignition in RUN, this gage shows the engine coolanttemperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engineis too hot! It means that your engine c...

yellow blue 2-72 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 d...

yellow blue 2-73 If so, your electrical system may be wet. The conditionwill usually be corrected when the electrical systemdries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see“Fuel” in the Inde...

yellow blue 2-75 Check Gages Light This light will come onbriefly when you arestarting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving,check your various gages to see if they are in thewarning zones or if you are low on fuel. Fuel Gage When the ignition is on,your fuel gage tell...

3- yellow blue 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Besure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 Comfort Controls 3 - 4 Air Conditioning (If E...

yellow blue 3-2 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system workfor you. The optional climate control system with airconditioning uses ozone - friendly R - 134a refrigerant. With these systems, you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has...

yellow blue 3-3 FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor. The rest comes out ofthe defroster and side window vents. DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go to the floor ducts and half to the defroster and sidewindow vents. DEFROST: This setting directs most...

yellow blue 3-4 VENT: This setting brings in outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets. BI - LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and directs it two ways. Some air is directed through theinstrument panel outlets. Most of the air is directedthrough the floor ducts and a lit...

yellow blue 3-5 Heating On cold days, use FLOOR with the temperature knob allthe way in the red area. The system will bring in outsideair, heat it and send it to the floor ducts. Your vehicle has heat ducts that are directed toward therear seat. Keep the area under the front seats clear ofobstructio...

yellow blue 3-6 NOTICE: Don’t use a razor blade or anything else sharp onthe inside of the rear window. If you do, youcould cut or damage the warming grid, and therepairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating orcooling is needed, u...

yellow blue 3-7 Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designedto operate easily and give years of listening pleasure.You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaintyourself with it first. Find out what your DelcoElectronics system can do and how to operate all itscontr...

yellow blue 3-8 Finding a Station AM - FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM and FM. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the nexthigher or lower station and stay there. SCAN: Press both SEEK arrows...

yellow blue 3-11 FWD: Press the SEEK arrow pointing to the right andthe tape will rapidly advance until you press this buttonagain lightly. RECALL: Press this knob to hear the other side of atape that is playing. EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radiowill play. If you leave a cassett...

yellow blue 3-14 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that areup to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longerthan that are so thin they may not work well in thisplayer. If a tape is inserted when the ignition is on butthe radio is off, the tape will begin ...

yellow blue 3-15 REV (4): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly.Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio willplay the last selected station while the tape reverses.D (5): Press this button to reduce background noise.Note that the double - D symbol will appear on the display. Dolb...

yellow blue 3-18 Push these knobs back into their stored positions whenyou’re not using them. AUTO TONE: This feature allows you to choose presetbass and treble equalization settings designed forcountry/western, classical, news, rock, pop and jazzstations. C/W will appear on the display when you fir...

yellow blue 3-20 When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will displayLOC to indicate a locked condition anytime batterypower has been interrupted. If your battery loses powerfor any reason, you must unlock the radio with the secretcode before it will operate. Activating the Theft - Deterrent Feature ...

yellow blue 3-21 4. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code. 5. Press AM - FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down.The display will show SEC, indicating the radio isnow operable and secure. If you enter the wrong code eight ti...

yellow blue 3-22 FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signalswill reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tallbuildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causingthe sound to come and go. Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectab...

yellow blue 3-23 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can causereduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damagedmechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in theircases away from contaminants, direct sunlight andextreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not o...

yellow blue 3-24 3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flashfor two seconds. 4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette. 5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning time. When the cleaning cassette has been ...

4- yellow blue 4-1 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve alsoincluded many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 Defensive Driving 4 - 3 Drunken Driving 4 - 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 - 6 Brakin...

yellow blue 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...

yellow blue 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 Coordi...

yellow blue 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 w...

yellow blue 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...

yellow blue 4-9 Remember: Anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decreasestopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle infront of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakesif that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leaveenough r...

yellow blue 4-10 When the transaxle shiftlever is in any position other than FIRST (1) orSECOND (2) and theparking brake is fullyreleased, this warning lightwill come on to let youknow if there’s a problemwith the system. See “Enhanced Traction System Warning Light” in theIndex. When this warning li...

yellow blue 4-11 Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned onthe news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject tothe same laws of physics when driving on curve...

yellow blue 4-12 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...

yellow blue 4-13 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 i...

yellow blue 4-15 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 an...

yellow blue 4-16 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 yo...

yellow blue 4-17 Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But aswe get older these differences increase. A 50 - year - old driver may require at least twice as much light to see thesame thing at night as a 20 - year - old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your nightv...

yellow blue 4-18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wetroad, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well becauseyour tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll geteven less traction. It...

yellow blue 4-19 Driving too fast through large water puddles or evengoing through some car washes can cause problems, too.The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles.But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t workas well in...

yellow blue 4-20 Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. Therejust isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. Thebest advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles orstanding water, water can come in th...

yellow blue 4-21 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:D Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part ofthe city just as you would for a cross - country trip. D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large citie...

yellow blue 4-22 At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to thefreeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as youdrive along the entrance ramp, you should begin tocheck traffic. Try to determine where you expect toblend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close tothe prevail...

yellow blue 4-23 Here are some things you can check before a trip:D Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? D Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?D Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? D Lamps: Are they all working? Are the l...

yellow blue 4-24 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 g...

yellow blue 4-25 CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always hav...

yellow blue 4-26 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supplyof windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outerclothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and acouple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you willbe driving under severe conditions, include a small bagof sand...

yellow blue 4-28 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...

yellow blue 4-29 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, espe...

yellow blue 4-32 Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear All Transaxles NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. Yourvehicle could be badly damaged and the repairswould not be covered by your warranty. Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight itmay properly carry. The Tir...

yellow blue 4-34 CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.D Put things in the trunk or rear area of your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forwardas you can. Try to spread the weight evenly.If you have fold - down rear seats,...

yellow blue 4-35 Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with a2.4L L4 engine and 4 speed automatic transaxle and theproper trailer towing equipment. To identify what thevehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, youshould read the information in “Weight of the Trailer”that appears la...

yellow blue 4-36 Three important considerations have to do with weight:D the weight of the trailer,D the weight of the trailer tongueD and the total weight on your vehicle’s tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). Buteven t...

yellow blue 4-37 If you’re using a weight - carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loadedtrailer weight (B). If you have a weight - distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent ofthe total loaded trailer weight (B). After you’ve loaded your ...

yellow blue 4-38 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicleand your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongueof the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the roadif it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructionsabout safety chains may be provided by the hitch...

yellow blue 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 shi...

yellow blue 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 ...

5- yellow blue 5-1 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 - 3 Other Warning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 - 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 - 9 Engine Overheating 5 - 11 Cooling System 5 - 18 If a Tire Goes F...

yellow blue 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. Move the switch to the rightto make your front and rearturn signal lamps flash onand off. Your hazard war...

yellow blue 5-3 Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up atthe side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. But please use th...

yellow blue 5-8 Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others:D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D Never get under your vehicle after it h...

yellow blue 5-9 Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a lowcoolant warning light on your vehicle’s instrumentpanel. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” and“Low Coolant Warning Light” in the Index. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engin...

yellow blue 5-10 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keepdriving with no coolant, your vehicle can bebadly damaged. The costly repairs would not becovered by your warranty. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear nosteam, the problem m...

yellow blue 5-11 Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s whatyou’ll see: 2.2L L4 Engine A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2.4L L4 Engine A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan CAUTION: An electric engine c...

yellow blue 5-14 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot coolingsystem can blow out and burn you badly. They areunder pressure, and if you turn the coolant surgetank pressure cap -- even a little -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when thecooling system, including the cool...

yellow blue 5-15 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling systemcan be dangerous. Plain water, or some otherliquid like 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,yo...

yellow blue 5-18 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressurecap is hand - tight. Check the level in the surge tank when the coolingsystem has cooled down. If the coolant isn’t at theproper level, repeat Steps 1 to 3 and reinstall thepressure cap or see your dealer. If a Tire Goes Flat It’...

yellow blue 5-19 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazardwarning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over you or otherpeople. You and they could b...

yellow blue 5-20 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll needis in the trunk. Turn thecenter retainer nut on thecompact spare covercounterclockwise to remove it. Lift and remove the cover. See “Compact Spare Tire”later in this section for more information about thecompact spare. Turn ...

yellow blue 5-27 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead tobrake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoidexpensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheelnuts in the proper sequence and to the propertorque specification. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact sparetire. It won’t fit. St...

yellow blue 5-28 A. Wrench B. Jack C. Flat Road Tire D. Adapter E. ExtensionF. Wing Bolt (Extension Installed) G. CoverH. Nut Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartmentand secure the adapter, extension (aluminum wheelonly) and wing bolt. Store the jack and wheel wrench inthe foam tray...

yellow blue 5-29 A. WrenchB. JackC. Spare TireD. Adapter E. Wing BoltF. CoverG. Nut Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated whenyour vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Checkthe inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the...

yellow blue 5-31 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of yourvehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheelstoo fast while shifting your transaxle back andforth, you can destroy your transaxle. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,see “Tire Chains” in the Index. Roc...

6- yellow blue 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about yourvehicle, an...

yellow blue 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...

yellow blue 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 ...

yellow blue 6-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside theUnited States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard tofind. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel notrecommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairscaused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t ...

yellow blue 6-7 When you put the 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 “...

yellow blue 6-8 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 inclu...

yellow blue 6-12 Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time youget fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil mustbe warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. Check the oil here if youhave a 2.2L engine. Check the oil here if you have a 2.4L engine. Thedipstick’s han...

yellow blue 6-13 Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel orcloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll needto add at least one quart of...

yellow blue 6-14 This is where you add oil if you have a 2.4L engine. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere inthe proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the wayback in when you’re through. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for yourvehicle can be identified bylooki...

yellow blue 6-16 Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready toadvise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/citymaintenance schedule:D Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km)...

yellow blue 6-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The air cleaner is located on the driver’s side of theengine compartment near the battery. To check or replace the filter, remove the screws thathold the cover on and lift the cover. Be sure to reinstallthe air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. ...

yellow blue 6-18 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can cause you or others to be burned. The aircleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame ifthe engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and theengine backfires, you could be burned. Don’tdrive with it off, and be careful w...

yellow blue 6-19 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all theinstructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE: Too much or too little f...

yellow blue 6-20 Checking the Fluid Level D Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. D With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). D With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for aboutthree seconds in each rang...

yellow blue 6-21 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of transaxle fluid to use. See “RecommendedFluids and Lubricants” in the Index. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the properfluid to bring the level into the cross - hatched area on the dipstick. 1....

yellow blue 6-22 NOTICE: We recommend you use only fluid labeledDEXRON R - III, because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle.Damage caused by fluid other thanDEXRON R - III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time ...

yellow blue 6-24 How to Add Fluid Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. 1. Remove the dipstick by flipping the handle up and then pulling the dipstick out. 2. Add fluid at the dipstick ho...

yellow blue 6-25 How to Check You do not need to check the fluid level unless yoususpect a clutch problem. To check the fluid level, takethe cap off. If the fluid reaches the step inside thereservoir, the fluid level is correct. Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 kP...

yellow blue 6-26 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you useonly 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 -- ...

yellow blue 6-27 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 tha...

yellow blue 6-28 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...

yellow blue 6-29 Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steeringfluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system oryou hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this systemcould indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaire...

yellow blue 6-30 Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap labeledWASHER FLUID ONLY.Add washer fluid until thetank is full. NOTICE: D When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions foradding water. D Don’t mix water with ready - to - use washer fluid. Water can cause the solutio...

yellow blue 6-31 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinderreservoir is on the driver’sside of the enginecompartment. It is filledwith DOT - 3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down. The first is that the brakefluid goes down to an acceptab...

yellow blue 6-32 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT - 3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only.Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in theMaintenance Schedule. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the areaaround the cap before removing it....

yellow blue 6-33 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 comeand go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving...

yellow blue 6-34 Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return tonormal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedaltravel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your discbrakes adjust for wear. If you rarely ma...

yellow blue 6-35 CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gasthat can explode. You can be badly hurt if youaren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Indexfor tips on working around a battery withoutgetting hurt. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehiclefor longer storage pe...

yellow blue 6-38 Taillamps and Rear Turn Signal Lamps To replace a bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the fastener which holds down the trunk trim. On vehicles without a convenience net, pry thefastener loose. On vehicles with a convenience net,remove the net and unscrew the fastener. Then pulldown t...

yellow blue 6-39 Back-Up Lamps To replace a back - up lamp, do the following: 1. Open the trunk lid and locate the back - up lamp assembly on the trunk lid. 2. Gently remove the bulb from the socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it out. 3. Replace the bulb in the socket by aligning the ...

yellow blue 6-40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at leasttwice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper BladeCheck” in Section 7 of this manual under Part B “OwnerChecks and Services” for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and a...

yellow blue 6-41 CAUTION: (Continued) D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accidentcould cause serious injury. Check all tiresfrequently to maintain the recommendedpressure. Tire pressure should be checkedwhen your tires are cold. D Overinflated tires are mor...

yellow blue 6-42 When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket - type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflatedsimply by looking at them. Radial...

yellow blue 6-43 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to whichit is fastened, can make wheel nuts become looseafter a time. The wheel could come off and causean accident. When you change a wheel, removeany rust or dirt from places where the wheelattaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,...

yellow blue 6-44 D The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. D The tire has a bump, bulge or split.D The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or locationof the damage. Buying New Tires To find out what kin...

yellow blue 6-45 Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the United States National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration, which grades tires bytreadwear, traction and temperature performance. (Thisapplies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) T...

yellow blue 6-46 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...

yellow blue 6-47 CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel boltsor wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.It could affect the braking and handling of yourvehicle, make your tires lose air and make youlose control. You could have a collision in whichyou or others could be injured. Alway...

yellow blue 6-48 NOTICE: (Continued) Use another type of traction device only if itsmanufacturer recommends it for use on yourvehicle and tire size combination and roadconditions. Follow that manufacturer’sinstructions. To help avoid damage to yourvehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove thedevice ...

yellow blue 6-49 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 pain...

yellow blue 6-50 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 remai...

yellow blue 6-51 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect thesurface finish. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, itmay severely weaken them....

yellow blue 6-52 Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them lastlonger, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Applysilicone grease with a clean cloth at least every sixmonths. During very cold, damp weather more frequentapplication may be required. (See “RecommendedFluids and Lubr...

yellow blue 6-53 NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing ona basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull thefinish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, birddroppings, chemicals from industrial chimne...

yellow blue 6-54 To protect the convertible top:D After you wash the vehicle, make sure the top is completely dry before you lower it. D Don’t get any cleaner on the vehicle’s painted finish; it could leave streaks. D If you decide to go through an automatic car wash, ask the manager if the equipmen...

yellow blue 6-55 Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metalrepair or replacement, make sure the body repair shopapplies anti - corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches ...

yellow blue 6-56 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – Wax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polis...

yellow blue 6-57 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 Ce...

yellow blue 6-58 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses. Should yourheadlamps fail to function, have your headlamp systemchecked right away. Windshield Wiper Fuse The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuitbreaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavysnow, etc.,...

yellow blue 6-59 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse panel is located at the left end of the instrumentpanel. To open, push the tab on the access door to theleft and pull the door forward. Make sure to insert thetabs when replacing the cover. Fuse Usage TRN - B/L Exterior Lamps, Back - Up Lamps F/P...

yellow blue 6-60 Fuse Usage O 2 HTR Rear O 2 Sensor Heater WIPER Windshield Wipers, Windshield Washers ERLS Automatic Transaxle, BrakeTransaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI),A/C Compressor, Cruise Control,Multiport Fuel Injection AIR BAG Supplemental Inflatable Restraint(SIR) System PWR ACC Power Door Lock...

yellow blue 6-61 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on thedriver’s side of the engine compartment. Lift off thecover to check the fuses. Fuse Usage IGN Ignition Switch Circuits BATT 1 Power ACC/Stoplamp Circuits BATT 2 Lighting Circuits ABS Anti - Lock Brake S...

yellow blue 6-62 Replacement Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back - Up Lamps 3057 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps Base Model 3357 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Z - 24 Model 3357NA . . ...

yellow blue 6-63 2.2L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type L4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horsepower 115 @ 5,000 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firing Order 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 . . . . . . . ...

yellow blue 6-64 Vehicle Dimensions LengthAll Models 180.3 inches (458.0 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WidthAll Models 75.4 inches (191.5 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HeightCoupe 53.2 inches (135.1 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sedan 54.9 inches (139.4 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

7- yellow blue 7-1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety,dependability and emission control performance. 7 - 2 Introduction 7 - 4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 - 7 Short Trip/Cit...

yellow blue 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 wo...

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

yellow blue 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 distan...

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 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 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outsidetemperatures are below freezing. ...

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-7 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles(166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shownat 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed atthe same interval after 150,000 m...

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-21 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles(166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shownat 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed atthe same interval after 150,00...

yellow blue 7-30 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.Whenev...

yellow blue 7-31 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 bel...

yellow blue 7-32 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 hood latch assemblies, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, hood and body door hinges, rear compartment and...

yellow blue 7-33 Brake - Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic Transaxle) 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 sh...

yellow blue 7-34 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 a...

yellow blue 7-35 Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspections 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 dothese jobs. Make sure any n...

yellow blue 7-36 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts asneeded. Replace any components that have high effortor excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator andcruise control cables. Brake System Inspection ...

yellow blue 7-37 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the AmericanPetroleum Institute Certified ForGasoline Engines “Starburst”sym...

yellow blue 7-39 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record thedate, odometer reading and who performed the servicein the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks andServices” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be adde...

yellow blue 7-40 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

8- yellow blue 8-1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtainservice publications and how to report any safety defects. 8 - 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 - 4 Customer Assistance for...

yellow blue 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 willbe resolved by your dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, however, despite the...

yellow blue 8-4 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus tosettle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or theinterpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.Although you are required to resort to this informal disputeresol...

yellow blue 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 GMODC...

yellow blue 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 1999 Chevrolet, membershipin Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside A...

yellow blue 8-7 Chevrolet offers Courtesy Transportation for customersneeding warranty service. Courtesy Transportation willbe offered in conjunction with the coverage provided bythe Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warrantyto eligible purchasers of 1999 Chevrolet passenger carsand light duty tr...

yellow blue 8-8 Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value inits offering of motor vehicles. To enhance yourownership experience, we and our participatingdealerships are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, acustomer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy T...

yellow blue 8-9 Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnightwarranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provideyou with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for arental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to amaximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. T...

yellow blue 8-12 CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1999 CHEVROLET SERVICE MANUALSService Manuals have the diagnosis and repair informationon engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,electrical, steering, body, etc.RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASEUNIT REPAIR MANUALThis m...

9- yellow blue 9-1 Section 9 Index A ccessory Power Outlet 2 - 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adapter Kit, CD 3 - 11, 3 - 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 - 3 . . . . . . Air Bag 1 - 23 . . . . . . . . . ...