Chevrolet 2002 Chevy Cavalier - Manual

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 To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on theoutboard side of the seat and move the seatback towhere you want it. Release the lever and push rearwardon the seatback to make sure it is locked. Pull up on thelever without pushing on the seatback and the seatbackwi...

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 in front of you. In a cra...

1-7 Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat To fold down the rear seat, pull forward on the seat tabto unlatch the seatback. To return the seat to its upright position, push theseatback up to its original latched position. Check to ensure the seatback is in its original positionand securely latched by pull...

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 or she can’t...

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 a crash, 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...

1-11 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ...

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 Answers Q: Won’...

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 an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a gooddriver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your contr...

1-16 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four - 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 up on th...

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 forward toomuch, which could increase injury. The shoulderbelt 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 is buckledin the wrong place like this. In a crash, the beltwould go up over your abdomen. The belt forceswould be there, not at the pelvic bones. This couldcause 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. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt istwisted, make it straight so it can work properly,or ask your dealer to fix i...

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 the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to makingsafety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position To learn...

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 air bag, 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 at...

1-26 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 the air bag m...

1-28 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.There are parts of the air bag system in several placesaround your vehicle. You don’t want the system toinflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have informati...

1-31 The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash,or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt istoo loose. In a crash, you would move forward toomuch, which could increase injury. The shoulderbelt should fit against...

1-32 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides forChildren and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guidebetter positions the belt away from ...

1-34 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 the guide...

1-35 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 ...

1-36 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 the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,the law in every state in the United States and in everyCanadian prov...

1-38 Q: What are the different types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basictypes. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight,height and age but also whethe...

1-39 CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young child’s hipbones are still so small that the vehicle’s regularsafety belt may not remain low on the hip bones,as it should. Instead, it may settle up aroun...

1-41 A booster seat (F - G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high - back booster seats have a five - point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see outthe window. Q: How do c...

1-42 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the childrestraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will 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 itself or i...

1-43 Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision.For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored tothe vehicle. Some top strap - equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being...

1-52 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 ...

1-53 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces.In a crash, the two children can be crushedtogether and seriously injured. A belt must beused by only one person at a time. Q: What if a child is wearing a lap - shoulder belt, ...

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, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.The belt’s force would then be applied right onthe child’s abdomen. That c...

1-55 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should 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 long enough fo...

2-2 Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windowsclosed is dangerous. A child can be overcome bythe extreme heat and can suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke. Neverleave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with thewindows closed in warm or hot weather. Manual ...

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 othercontrols or even make the vehicle move. Don’tleave 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, thehandle won’t open it. You increase thechance of being thrown out of the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren’t locked. So...

2-7 Power Door Locks (If Equipped) You can lock or unlock all doors on your vehiclefrom the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock switch. Press the lower portion of the switch to lock the doors.Press the upper portion of the switch to unlock the doors. The locking lever on each rear door works onl...

2-8 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 andolder ch...

2-10 Operation The followingfunctions are availablewith the remotekeyless entry system: LOCK: All doors will automatically lock when theLOCK button is pressed. In addition, if all doors and thetrunk are closed, the headlamps will flash once, theinterior lamps will turn off, and the vehicle content t...

2-11 Radio Personalization Feature Your vehicle can store different radio preset stationsdepending on which keyless entry transmitter you use to unlock the doors. The radio will recall all the storedsettings associated with that transmitter. Any radiosetting changes will be assigned to the transmitt...

2-12 Replacing the Battery in the RemoteKeyless Entry System Transmitter To replace the battery in the transmitter: 1. Use a coin or similar object to separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter. 2. Remove the battery and replace it with the new one. Make sure the positive side of ...

2-13 Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key andturn the trunk lock cylinder or use the remote keylessentry transmitter (if equipped). When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensureit fully latches. Although you may use one hand tounlock the trunk, it is recommended that ...

2-16 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 it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys i...

2-17 Content Theft Security System (If Equipped) Arming the System With the ignition off, pressing the transmitter LOCKbutton will arm the system immediately after all doorsand trunk are closed. If the transmitter LOCK button ispressed again within five seconds, the horn will chirp toconfirm that th...

2-18 How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated by:D Pressing the transmitter LOCK or panic button to turn - off alarm. The system will also rearm if all doors and trunk are later closed, or D pressing the transmitter UNLOCK or trunk button to turn off the ...

2-19 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 Avoid making ha...

2-20 B (LOCK): This position locks your steering wheel,ignition, shift lever and transaxle. This is the onlyposition from which you can remove the key. A warningchime will sound if you open the driver’s door when theignition is in LOCK and the key is in the ignition. CAUTION: On manual transaxle veh...

2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) feature which will allow the radio tocontinue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition isturned to OFF. Your radio will work when the ignition key is in RUN orACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from R...

2-25 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine 2.4L L4 (LD9) and 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) 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 shou...

2-26 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On vehicles with a 2.2L L4 (LN2) engine, theelectrical cord is located near the engine oil dipstick.On vehicles with a 2.4L L4 (LD9) or 2.2L L4ECOTEC (L61) engine, the electrical cord is lo...

2-27 Automatic Transaxle Operation If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, the shift lever is located on the consolebetween the seats. There are seven positions for the four - speed automatic transaxle. See “Forward Gears” later in this section. PARK (P): This position locks your fr...

2-29 Forward Gears AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is fornormal driving with the four - speed automatic transaxle. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:D Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. D Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your...

2-30 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power(but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You canuse it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If theshift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle won’t shiftinto first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE: If your front ...

2-32 Shift Speeds CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you couldlose control of your vehicle. You could injureyourself or others. Don’t shift down more thanone gear at a time when you downshift. Up - Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) If you have a manualtransaxle, you mayhave a light. This l...

2-33 Parking Brake Manual shown, Automatic similar 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, ...

2-37 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), which you can’...

2-38 Running Your Engine While You’reParked (Automatic Transaxle) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust intoyour vehicle. See the earlier Caut...

2-39 Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheelbefore you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel islocated on the left side of the steering c...

2-40 Turn and Lane-Change Signals 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 return automatically. An a...

2-41 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. For more cycles, hold the wiper stalk down longer. For steady wi...

2-42 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. CAUTION: In fr...

2-43 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 wheelspinning, and...

2-44 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 control switchfr...

2-45 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 shift to a lowe...

2-46 The exterior lamp band has three positions: OFF: Turning the band to this position turns off alllamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). (Parking Lamps): Turning the band to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following:D Sidemarker LampsD TaillampsD Instrument Pan...

2-48 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control This feature controls the brightness of the instrumentpanel lights. The thumbwheel for thisfeature is located on theinstrument panel to the leftof the steering column. Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights or downto dim them. Turn the t...

2-49 Battery Saver Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver featuredesigned to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, dome, etc.) is left on and the ignition is turned off, the batteryrundown protection system will automatically turn thelamp off after 20 minutes...

2-50 Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped) The power mirror control islocated on the driver’s door. Turn the control clockwise or counterclockwise tochoose the mirror you want to adjust. Then move thecontrol in the direction you want the mirror to move. Adjust each mirror so you can see a littl...

2-51 Breakaway Mirrors A. Adjustment Lever T End B. Lever Slide C. Mirror D. Spring E. Adjustment Lever Handle If the mirror control lever is unable to operate the mirroradjustment, you can reset the adjustment lever on thedriver’s side mirror only, by following these steps: 1. Roll down the driver’...

2-52 Storage Compartments Center Console Storage Area To open the center console, pull the lift lever up and thelid back. To close the center console, push the lid down until it clicks. Center Console Cupholders There are two cupholders located at the front of thecenter console, in front of the shif...

2-53 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped) To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go.When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself. NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your handwhile it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able toback away from the heating element ...

2-54 Accessory Power Outlet The accessory power outlet can be used to connectelectrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. The accessory power outlet is located on the lowerconsole on the passenger’s side. To use the outlet, remove the cover. When not in use,always cover the outlet with...

2-58 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. United States Cluster shown...

2-59 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). Your odometer can be seen when the veh...

2-60 Tachometer The tachometer displays theengine speed in revolutionsper minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer inthe 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. ...

2-61 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...

2-62 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. Thesystem check includes the air bag sensor, the air bagmo...

2-63 Charging System Light The charging system lightwill come on briefly whenyou turn on the ignition, and the engine is notrunning, as a check to show you it is working. Then it should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, youmay have a problem with t...

2-64 If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off theroad and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal isharder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have thevehicle towed for service. See “Towing Your Vehicle” inthe Ind...

2-65 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light(If Equipped) United States Canada With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warninglight should come on briefly as you start the engine. Ifthe warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed soit will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the...

2-66 Enhanced Traction System Active Light United States Canada When your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheelspin, this light will come on. Slippery road conditionsmay exist if the Enhanced Traction System active lightcomes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a ...

2-67 Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn your ignition on. If this light comes on and stays on, the coolant level inyour vehicle is low. If the light is on along with anoverheat warning, you may have a serious overheatingproblem. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” ...

2-68 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this lighton, after a while, your emission controls may notwork as well, your fuel economy may not be asgood and your engine may not run as smoothly.This could lead to costly repairs that may not becovered by your warranty. NOTICE: Modifications mad...

2-69 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage toyour vehicle:D Reducing vehicle speed.D Avoiding hard accelerations.D Avoiding steep uphill grades.D If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashi...

2-70 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 cause yourengine not to run as efficiently as designed. You maynotice this as stalling after start - up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, m...

2-71 Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oilpressure problem, this lightwill stay on after you startyour engine, or come onwhen you are driving. Thisindicates that your engine isnot receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have someother oil problem. Have it fixed immed...

2-73 Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) This light comes onwhen you need to shift to the next higher gear. See“Manual Transaxle” in the Index. United States Only Check Gages Light United States Canada This light will come on briefly when you are starting theengine. If it comes on and stays on while y...

2-74 Fuel Gage United States Canada Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you haveleft. When the indicator nears empty, the CHECKGAGES light will come on. You still have about1.5 gallons (5.7 L) of fuel left, but you should get moresoon. See “Check Gages Light” earlier in this section formore...

3-2 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. With these systems, you can control theventilation and heating in your vehicle. Your vehiclealso has the flow - through ventilation system described later in this section. Climate Control System Fan Knob The left k...

3-3 (Maximum): For maximum cooling use this setting to recirculate much of the air inside your vehicle andsend it through the instrument panel outlets. The airconditioning compressor will run automatically in thissetting when it is needed to help cool the air in thevehicle. Operation in this mode du...

3-4 Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time it takesfor your vehicle to cool down, which should help fuel economy. For quick cool - down on very hot days, use the maximum mode setting with the temperature knob all the way i...

3-5 To defog the side windows, set the right control tobi - level and the fan control to the highest setting. To defog the side windows while using the airconditioner, set the right control to bi - level, the fan control to the highest setting, and press the A/C button. For both systems, aim the sid...

3-6 Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating orcooling is needed, use vent to direct outside air throughyour vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow - through ventilation system. Your vehicle’s flow - through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when i...

3-7 Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to operate easilyand give years of listening pleasure. You will get themost enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with itfirst. Find out what your audio system can do and howto operate all of its controls to be sure you’re getting themost ...

3-9 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 AM FM to select the band. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold ...

3-10 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right andleft speakers, press and release the AUDIO button untilBAL appears on the display. Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or thedown arrow to move the sound to the left spea...

3-13 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right andleft speakers, press and release the AUDIO button untilBAL appears on the display. Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or thedown arrow to move the sound to the left spea...

3-14 Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing.The display will show CD. If you want to insert acompact disc with the ignition off, first press RCL or the eject button. If an error appears on the display, see ...

3-15 Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons:D If you’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth the disc should play. D If it’s very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play. D The disc is upside down.D It ...

3-17 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to yourfavorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select the band. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO TONE...

3-18 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knobclockwise to move the sound to the right speakers andcounterclockwise to move the sound to the left speakers. To...

3-20 BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequencyallows the radio to switch to a stronger station with thesame program type. Press and hold BAND for twoseconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON willappear on the display. The radio may switch to strongerstations. Press and hold BAND again for ...

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, first press 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 th...

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

3-27 Theft-Deterrent Feature Non-RDS Radios(If Equipped) 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 LOC will be displa...

3-28 To help avoid hearing loss or damage do the following: 1. Adjust the volume knob to the lowest setting. 2. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to yourvehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two - way radi...

3-30 Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washeswithout being damaged. If the mast should ever becomeslightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If themast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you shouldreplace it. Check every once in a while to be sure the mas...

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 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BACapproaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levelsabove 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the ...

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 room up ahead...

4-11 Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it 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 ...

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 canavoid th...

4-13 Off - Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge 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, ...

4-15 Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happenswhen the three control systems (brakes, steering andacceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tiresmeet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly...

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 your inside re...

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’s always wi...

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 a quick sto...

4-20 Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in throughyour engine’s air intake and badly damage yourengine. Never drive through water that is slightlylower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can’t avoid deep...

4-21 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. ...

4-22 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 ...

4-23 Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain youallow a reasonable following distance. Expect to moveslightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to theproper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.Drive on to the...

4-24 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, ...

4-26 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, ...

4-27 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 the road, you can have a very slippery situation.You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. W...

4-28 If you don’t have the Enhanced Traction System,accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti - lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on...

4-30 Then, shut the engine off and close the window almostall the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine againand repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortablefrom the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve thefuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can getout of the vehic...

4-31 Dinghy Towing Your Vehicle From the Front You may dinghy tow your vehicle from the frontfollowing these steps: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel. 3. Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Release the parking brake. NOTICE: Make sure that the...

4-32 NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. Your vehicle could be badly damaged and therepairs would not be covered by your warranty. Dolly Towing Your vehicle cannot be dolly towed, but can be dinghytowed. See “Dinghy Towing” in the Index.

4-33 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 door tells you theproper size, speed rating and recommended inflationpressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives youi...

4-34 And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don’t carry more than 132 lbs. (60 kg) in your trunk. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than theGVWR, or either the maximum front or rearGAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle canbreak, and it can change the way your vehicl...

4-35 Towing a Trailer (Models with 2.4L L4 (LD9) or 2.2L L4 ECOTEC t(L61) Engine and Automatic Transaxle) 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, the brakes may not work well -- or even ...

4-36 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...

4-37 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Motor DivisionCustomer Assistance CenterP.O. Box 33170Detroit, MI 48232 - 5170 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163 - 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive...

4-38 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on theTire - Loading Information Label at the rear edge of the driver’s door, or see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.Then be sure you don’t go over the...

4-41 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...

4-42 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 flasherswitch is located on the topof the steering column. Your hazard warning flashers work no ma...

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. Be sure to follow the steps b...

5-4 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12 - volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If the other system isn’t a 12 - volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t ...

5-5 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( - ) terminal locations on each vehicle. See “Engine Compartment Overview”in the Index for more information on location. CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you. Ke...

5-9 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery 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 f...

5-10 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 engine can burn ...

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 may not be too serious. Sometimes...

5-12 Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s whatyou’ll see: 2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2.2L L4 ECOTEC t (L61) Engine A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan

5-17 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...

5-20 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be surethe pressure cap ishand - tight and fully seated. See your dealer,if necessary. 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...

5-21 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 be badly inju...

5-22 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll needis located in the trunk. 1. Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it. 2. Lift and remove the cover. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information aboutthe compact spare ...

5-25 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...

5-26 5. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 6. 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 yo...

5-28 10. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscrosssequence, 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...

5-29 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. A. WrenchB. JackC. Flat Road TireD. AdapterE. ...

5-30 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...

5-31 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, you should stop as soon as possible and make s...

5-32 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 In Canada, look for the “Auto Makers’Choice” label onthe pump. Canada Only California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California EmissionStandards (see the underhood emission control label), itis designed to operate on fuels that meet Californiaspecifications. If this fuel is not avail...

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...

6-10 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release handle. The secondary hoodrelease lever is located near the front center of thehood toward the driver’s side. 3. Lift the hood, release the hoodprop from itsretainer and put thehood prop into theslot in the hoodmar...

6-11 Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 (LN2) engine, you’ll see: A. Coolant Surge TankB. Power Steering Fluid ReservoirC. Engine Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick D. Brake Fluid ReservoirE. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped) F. Engine Air Cleaner/FilterG. BatteryH. Wi...

6-14 Engine Oil If the oil pressure lightappears on the instrumentcluster, it means you need to check your engine oillevel right away. For more information, see “Oil Pressure Light” in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this isan added reminder. Checking Engine Oil It’s a g...

6-17 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark for a 2.2L L4 (LN2) or 2.4L L4 (LD9) engine, or at or below theMIN mark for a 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) engine, thenyou’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you mustuse the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil touse. F...

6-19 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...

6-20 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...

6-21 If your vehicle is equipped with a 2.2L L4 ECOTEC(L61) engine, it has a unique oil filter element. Whenreinstalling the filter cap, do not exceed 18 lb - ft (25 N Sm). Inspect the condition of the O - ring and replace if damaged. What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain element...

6-22 To check or replace the filter, remove the screws thathold the cover on and lift off the cover. Be sure toreinstall the cover tightly. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when toreplace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. CAUTION: Operating the engine w...

6-23 Automatic Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. Atransaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If aleak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership servicedepartment and have it repaired as soon as possible. Youmay also have your fluid level checked by...

6-24 Manual Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. Atransaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If aleak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership servicedepartment and have it repaired as soon as possible. Youmay also have your fluid level checked by yo...

6-25 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX - COOL R engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add onlyDEX - COOL R extended life coolant. The following explains your coolin...

6-26 What to Use Use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half DEX - COOL R coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, youdon’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling systemcan be dangerous. Plain water, or som...

6-27 Checking Coolant The surge tank is located on the passenger’s side ofthe engine compartment.See “Engine CompartmentOverview” in the Index for more information on location. CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steam andscalding liquids to blo...

6-28 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX - COOL R coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when theengine is cool. If the surge tank is empty, a special fillprocedure is necessary. See “Engine Overheating” in theIndex for instructions on “How to Add Coolant to theCoolant S...

6-29 Power Steering Fluid For the 2.2L L4 (LN2)engine, the power steeringfluid reservoir is locatedtoward the rear of theengine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. For the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) and 2.4L L4 (LD9)engines, it is located toward the front of the enginecompartment on the dr...

6-30 Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with thewasher symbol on it. 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 solution to fre...

6-31 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 inthe reservoir might go down. The first is that ...

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.See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the areaaround the cap before removing it. This will help keepdirt from e...

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 maycome and go or be heard all the time your vehicle ismoving (except when...

6-35 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...

6-36 Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb to use, see “Replacement Bulbs” inthe Index. For any bulb changing procedure 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...

6-38 6. Remove the bulb by pulling the bulb straight out. 7. Snap a new bulb into the socket. 8. Reinstall the bulb assembly by reversing Steps 1 through 5, making sure the lower leg of the headlamp bracket is properly seated into the wedge - shaped retainer. Front Park and Turn Signal Lamps 1. Foll...

6-40 6. Push the front park and turn signal lamp straight in until you hear a snap. The snap feature is visiblethrough the slot in the headlamp bracket. 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 witho...

6-42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at leasttwice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper BladeCheck” in the index for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and areremoved in different ways. For the proper type andlength, see “Ca...

6-43 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...

6-44 Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire - Loading Information label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s 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 km). NOTIC...

6-45 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”...

6-46 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...

6-47 CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control whiledriving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types(radial and bias - belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash.Using tires of different sizes may also causedamage to your vehicle. Be sure to use t...

6-48 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based onthe wear rate of the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and ahalf (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The ...

6-49 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balancedcarefully at the factory to give you the longest tire lifeand best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are notneeded. However, if you notice unusual tire wear oryour vehicle pulli...

6-50 Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used orhow far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenlyand cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel,use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains CAUTION: If your vehicle ha...

6-51 NOTICE: If your vehicle has a tire size other thanP195/65R15 or P205/55R16 size tires, use tirechains only where legal and only when you must.Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are theproper size for your tires. Install them on thefront tires and tighten them as tightly as possiblewith the...

6-52 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...

6-53 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...

6-54 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, itmay severely weaken them. In a crash, theymight not be able to provide adequate protection.Clean safety belts only with mild soap andlukewarm water. Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cl...

6-55 Cleaning the Outside of theWindshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshieldwasher, or if the wiper blade chatters when running,wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a full - strength glass clea...

6-56 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 ...

6-57 Cleaning Aluminum orChrome - Plated Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth withmild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. Afterrinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A waxmay then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface ...

6-58 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finishshould be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrodequickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or other serviceoutle...

6-60 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 ...

6-61 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...

6-62 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakersand fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces thechance of damage caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver - colored band inside the fuse. If the...

6-67 Engine Specifications 2.2L L4 (LN2) VIN Engine Code 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2L L4 [ (L61) VIN Engine Code F . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4L L4 (LD9) VIN Engine Code T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity If you do your own service work, you’ll need the proper...

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 Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive veryshort distances only a few times a week. Or you maydrive long distances all th...

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 are below freezing. D Most trips include ex...

Scheduled Maintenance 7-6 Long Trip/Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions 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 Sh...

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 this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interva...

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...

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-21 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 7-25 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...

7-30 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.Whenever any fluid...

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 belt system fro...

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 doorhinges, rear compartment and any folding ...

7-33 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...

7-34 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 apply the reg...

7-35 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...

7-40 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 ...