Chevrolet 1999 Cavalier manual

yellow blue i The 1999 Chevr olet Cavalier Owner ’ s Manual 1 - 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly . It also explains the “SRS” system. 2 - 1 Features and Contr ols This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3 - 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 4 - 1 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5 - 1 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a [...]

yellow blue ii GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name CA V ALIER are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. W e reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. W e support volunta[...]

yellow blue iii The Heritage of Chevr olet The dynamic W illiam C. “Billy” Durant shifted gears fr om making carriages to making cars, forming half the team that gave birth to Chevr olet. Louis Chevrolet, the other half of the team, at the wheel of his experimental “Classic Six,” which enter ed production in 1912. That year 2999 vehicles wer e produced. W elcome to the largest automotive family in the world -- the family of Chevrolet owners. Y ou have selected a vehicle designed, engineered and crafted by teamwork, a vehicle backed by a proud history of performance and value. Since the first “Classic Six” rolled off the line in 1912, more than 1 10 million Chevrolet cars and truc[...]

yellow blue iv In 1932 Chevr olet intr oduced the Synchro - Mesh transmission and offer ed a host of accessories -- including such niceties as a clock! The legacy of America’ s favorite sportscar began in 1953, when 319 hand - assembled white Corvettes launched the first use of a fiber glass body in a pr oduction car . The Chevrolet blend of value and performance has become an American tradition -- whether bred for the racetrack like the legendary Corvette and Camaro, or created for the pleasure of the open road. Every decade, Chevrolet has reinforced its heritage of affordable performance with quality and value crafted into each vehicle. It’ s not surprising that for 80 years “Genuine[...]

yellow blue v The 1957 Chevy started a r omance with the American public -- and was power ed by an available fuel - injected V8. Y our new Chevr olet continues a tradition of quality and value. 60’ s automotive excitement included Chevr olet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray , the sporty Camar o, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8. and we are pledged to make ownership of your Chevrolet an enjoyable and rewarding experience.[...]

yellow blue vi How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner ’ s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly . Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’ s an alphabetical list of what’ s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. Safety W arnings and Symbols Y ou will find a number of safety cautions in this book. W e use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore [...]

yellow blue vii V ehicle Damage W arnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty , and it could be costly . But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. Y ou’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.[...]

yellow blue viii For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJUR Y PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BA TTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A VOID SP ARKS OR FLAMES SP ARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA TTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK F ASTEN SEA T BEL TS POWER WINDOW AIR BAG These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS P ARKING LAMPS HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER DA YTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD W ASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILA TING FA N These symbols are used on warn[...]

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 . Y ou can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 - 8 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1 - 12 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers 1 - 13 How to W ear Safety Belts Properly 1 - 14 Driver Position 1 - 22 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 - 23 Right Front Passenger Position 1 - 23 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 1 - 29 Rear Seat Passengers 1 - 33 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 - 36 Cente[...]

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: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Lift the lever on the front of the driver ’ s seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body , to make sure the seat is locked into place. Y our vehicle will be[...]

yellow blue 1-3 If your vehicle is not equipped with easy entry seats, your passenger seat adjuster looks like this. Slide the lever under the passenger ’ s seat to the right to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body , to make sure the seat is locked into place. If your vehicle is equipped with easy entry seats, this is your front passenger seat adjuster . Pull up on the lever at the front of the passenger ’ s seat up to unlock it. Slide the seat to a comfortable position. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body , to make sure the seat is locked into place. Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) T[...]

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

yellow blue 1-5 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re r eclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body . Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its job either . In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be ther e, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper pr otection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear[...]

yellow blue 1-6 When you return the seatback to its original position, make sure the seatback is locked. The latch must be down for the seat to work properly . CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press r earward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. Easy Entry Seat (If Equipped) CAUTION: If an easy entry right front seat isn’t locked, it can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injur ed. After you’ve used it, be sure to push r earward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked. The right front seat of some two - door vehicles makes it easy [...]

yellow blue 1-7 Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat T o open the fold - down rear seat, pull forward on the seat tab. T o close the seat, push the seatback up to its original position. Check to ensure the seatback is in its original position and securely latched by pulling forward on the top of the seatback. Move any obstructions in the trunk compartment.[...]

yellow blue 1-8 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly . It also tells you some things you should not do with 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 wear a safety belt properly . If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. Y ou can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. Y ou can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are fastened pr ope[...]

yellow blue 1-9 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’ s why: They work. Y ou 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 so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away . Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear . In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Why Safety Belts W ork When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as[...]

yellow blue 1-10 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.[...]

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

yellow blue 1-12 or the safety belts! W ith safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’ s why safety belts make such good sense. Here Ar e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: W on’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. Q: If my vehicle has air bag[...]

yellow blue 1-13 Q: If I’m a good driver , and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: Y ou 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 good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. How to W ear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and childre[...]

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 latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly . 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.[...]

yellow blue 1-15 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. T o make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.[...]

yellow blue 1-16 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’ s a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor .[...]

yellow blue 1-17 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4 - Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. T o move it down, squeeze the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. Y ou can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder . The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder .[...]

yellow blue 1-18 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit against your body .[...]

yellow blue 1-19 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be ther e, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.[...]

yellow blue 1-20 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury . Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as str ong as shoulder bones. Y ou could also severely injur e internal organs like your liver or spleen.[...]

yellow blue 1-21 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact for ces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it.[...]

yellow blue 1-22 T o 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 the way . If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap - shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy .[...]

yellow blue 1-23 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 making safety belts effective is wearing them properly . Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger ’ s safety belt works the same way as the driver ’ s safety belt. See “Driver Position” earlier in this section. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Y our vehicle has “Next Generation” frontal air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front[...]

yellow blue 1-24 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great for ce, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. This is true even with Next Generation frontal air bags. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with Next Generation air bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. Ai[...]

yellow blue 1-25 How the Air Bag System W orks Where ar e the air bags? The driver ’ s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger ’ s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side.[...]

yellow blue 1-26 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear . Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. When should an air bag inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal crash. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’ s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is [...]

yellow blue 1-27 What makes an air bag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity , the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator , which inflates the air bag. The inflator , air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger . How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more ev[...]

yellow blue 1-28 CAUTION: When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air . This dust could cause breathing pr oblems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing tr ouble. T o avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing pr oblems but can’t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door . In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for y[...]

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 controller can be soaked and ruined. If this ever happens, and then you start your vehicle, the damage could make the air bags inflate, even if there’ s no crash. Y ou would have to replace the air bags as well as the sensors and related parts. If your vehicle is ever in a flood, or if it’ s exposed to water that soaks the carpet, you can avoid needless repair costs by turning off the vehicle immediately and disconnecting the battery cables. Don’t let anyone start the vehicle under any circumstances. See your [...]

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 across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly . 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.[...]

yellow blue 1-31 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. T o make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.[...]

yellow blue 1-32 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’ s a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move f[...]

yellow blue 1-33 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. T o provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here’ s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt:[...]

yellow blue 1-34 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.[...]

yellow blue 1-35 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder . T o remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body , leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed.[...]

yellow blue 1-36 Center Passenger Position Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor . T o make the belt longer , tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.[...]

yellow blue 1-37 T o make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part 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 buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled 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 a[...]

yellow blue 1-38 CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant r estraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’ s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child’ s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force right on the child’ s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant r estraint. Infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is nece[...]

yellow blue 1-39 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 - lb. (1 10 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant r estraint.[...]

yellow blue 1-40 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: What are the differ ent types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child’ s weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. An infant car bed (A) is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle. It’ s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. W ith an infant car bed, make sure t[...]

yellow blue 1-41 A rear - facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear - facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’ s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash. Some infant seats come in two parts -- the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable.[...]

yellow blue 1-42 A fo rw ar d - facing child restraint (C - E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward - facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restraint, is designed to be used either as a rear - facing infant seat or a forward - facing child seat.[...]

yellow blue 1-43 A booster seat (F , G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap - only belts; however, booster seats without shields use lap - shoulder belts. Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window .[...]

yellow blue 1-44 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. Y ou may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury . The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that. Both the owner ’ s manual and the child restraint instructions are important, so if either one of these is no[...]

yellow blue 1-45 T op 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 be anchored. If you have a convertible, don’t use a restraint like that in your vehicle because the top strap anchor cannot be installed properly . Y ou shouldn’t use this type of restraint without anchoring the top strap. If your vehicle is not a convertible and you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your dealer to put one in for you. This work will be done for you free of charge. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.[...]

yellow blue 1-46 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Y ou’ll be using the lap - shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say . 1. Put the restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’ s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . 3. T ilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’ s face or neck, put it behind the chi[...]

yellow blue 1-47 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.[...]

yellow blue 1-48 T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ s safety belt and let it go back all the way . The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger . Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position Y ou’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say . See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’ s safety be[...]

yellow blue 1-49 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. T o tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger .[...]

yellow blue 1-50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Y our vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in this seat. Here’ s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the right front passenger’ s air bag inflates, even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. This is because the back of the rear - facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear - facing child restraint in the rear seat. Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward - facing child restraint in the right front seat. Y ou’ll be[...]

yellow blue 1-51 4. T ilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’ s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.[...]

yellow blue 1-52 6. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. Y ou may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ s safety belt and let it go back all the way . The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger . Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’ s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a [...]

yellow blue 1-53 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly . Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are. CAUTION: Never do this. Here two childr en are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spr ead the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injur ed. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: What if a child is wearing a lap - shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’ s face or neck? A: Move the child[...]

yellow blue 1-54 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - 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 on the child’ s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’ s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’ s pelvic bones in a crash.[...]

yellow blue 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, your dealer will order you an extender . It’ s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear , so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. T o wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. Checking Y our Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors[...]

yellow blue 1-56 ✍ NOTES[...]

2- yellow blue 2-1 Section 2 Featur es 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 is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. 2 - 2 Keys 2 - 4 Door Locks 2 - 6 Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) 2 - 1 1 Theft 2 - 12 Passlock 2 - 13 New V ehicle “Break - In” 2 - 13 Ignition Positions 2 - 16 Starting Y our Engine 2 - 18 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2 - 20 Automatic T ransaxle Operation 2 - 25 Manual T ransaxle Operation 2 - 28 Parking Brake 2 - 29 Shifting Into P ARK (P) (Au[...]

yellow blue 2-2 Keys CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.[...]

yellow blue 2-3 One key is used for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the key tag from the key , and gives it to the first owner . Each tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose your key , you’ll be able to have a new one made easily using the tag. If you need a new key , contact your Chevrolet dealer who can obtain the correct key code. In an emergency , call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program at 1 - 800 - CHEV - USA (1 - 800 - 243 - 8872). In Canada call 1 - 800 - 268 - 6800. NOTICE: Y our vehicle has a number of new features t[...]

yellow blue 2-4 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: Y ou increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. W ear safety belts properly , lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Use your key to unlock your vehicle from the outside. Y ou can also use the optional remote keyless entry [...]

yellow blue 2-5 Power Door Locks (If Equipped) Y ou can lock or unlock all doors of your vehicle from the driver ’ s or front passenger ’ s door lock switch. 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 only that door ’ s lock. It won’t lock (or unlock) all of the doors -- that’ s a safety feature. Rear Door Security Lock (4-Door Models) Y our vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. T o Use One of These Locks 1. Use a key to move the lock all the way up. 2. Close the door . 3. Do [...]

yellow blue 2-6 T o 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 or older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open the rear door from the inside. Y ou should let adults and older children know how to cancel the locks. T o Cancel the Rear Door Lock 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. 2. Use a key to move the lock all the way down. 3. Do the same for the other rear door . The rear door lock will now work normally . Leaving Y our V ehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set the locks from the inside. The[...]

yellow blue 2-7 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS - 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this [...]

yellow blue 2-8 Operation The following functions are available with the remote keyless entry system: LOCK: All doors will automatically lock when the LOCK button on the transmitter is pressed. The interior lamps stay on for a few seconds after all of the doors are closed. UNLOCK: The driver ’ s door will unlock automatically when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed. If the UNLOCK button is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. The interior lamps will stay on for approximately 40 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. T runk Release: The trunk will unlock anytime when the vehicle symbol on the transmitter is pressed and the ignition is OFF . T[...]

yellow blue 2-9 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. Y ou can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’ s probably time to change the battery . NOTICE: When replacing the battery , use care not to touch any of the circuitry . Static from your body transferr ed to these surfaces may damage the transmitter . Replacing the Battery in the Remote Keyless Entry System T ransmitter T o replace the battery in the transmitter: 1. Use a small coin or flathead screwdriver to separate the bottom[...]

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, try resynchronizing the transmitter with the receiver . Resynchronization Y our remote keyless entry system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone from recording and playing back your signal. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver . The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent to it more than once. T o resynchronize your transmitter and receiver, follow these directions: 1. Stand cl[...]

yellow blue 2-1 1 Remote T runk Release (If Equipped) Pull upward on the remote release handle, located on the floor near the left side of the driver ’ s seat, to release the trunk lid. Theft V ehicle 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 inside, it’ s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. When you park your vehicle and open the driver ’ s door , you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the [...]

yellow blue 2-12 Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’ s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your key? If possible, park in a busy , well lit area. Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the storage area. Close all windows. Lock all the doors except the driver ’ s. If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system, take the transmitter with you. Passlock Y our vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft - deterrent system. Passlock is a passive theft - deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key . If a co[...]

yellow blue 2-13 New V ehicle “Break - In” NOTICE: Y our vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break - in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full - throttle starts. A void making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet br oken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean prematur e wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking - in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Don’t tow a trailer during break - in. See “T owing a T railer” in the Index for more information. Ig[...]

yellow blue 2-14 W ith the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions. ACCESSOR Y (A): In this position, you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn it toward you. LOCK (B): This is the only position in which you can remove the key . This locks your steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transaxle. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. The instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical power while in OFF . Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try t[...]

yellow blue 2-15 CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to OFF . Don’t press the key r elease button while the vehicle is moving. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you ar e using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could br eak the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, [...]

yellow blue 2-16 Starting Y our Engine Automatic T ransaxle Move your shift lever to P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Y our engine won’t start in any other position -- that’ s a safety feature. T o restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only . NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to P ARK (P) if your Chevrolet is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to P ARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Manual T ransaxle The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Y our vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down -- that’ s a safety feature. Starting Y our 2.2 Liter L4 [...]

yellow blue 2-17 NOTICE: Y our engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer . If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly . If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “T owing Y our V ehicle” in the Index. Starting Y our 2.4 Liter L4 Engine 1. W ith your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to ST AR T . When the engine starts, let go of the key . The idle speed will go down as your engine warms up. NOTICE:[...]

yellow blue 2-18 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. T ry pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in ST AR T for a maximum of 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine still won’t start or starts briefly but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. When the engine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Y our engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical eq[...]

yellow blue 2-19 2.4L L4 Engine In very cold weather , 0 F ( - 18 C) or colder , the engine coolant heater can help. Y ou’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm - up. Usually , the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On vehicles with a 2.2L L4 engine, the electrical cord is located near the engine oil dipstick. On vehicles with a 2.4L L4 engine, the electrical cord is located in front of the engine coolant surge tank on the passenger ’ s side. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10 - volt AC outlet.[...]

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 from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic T ransaxle Operation Y our vehicle may be equipped with a three - speed automatic transaxle or a four - speed automatic transaxle. The shift lever is located on[...]

yellow blue 2-21 Four - Speed Automatic T ransaxle P ARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’ s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily . CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P ARK (P). See “Shifti[...]

yellow blue 2-22 Ensure the shift lever is fully in P ARK (P) before starting the engine. Y our vehicle has a Brake - T ransaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). Y ou have to fully apply your regular brakes befor e you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into P ARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever .) See “Shifting Out of P ARK (P)” in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOT[...]

yellow blue 2-23 Forward Gears (3-Speed) DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy . Y ou can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. NOTICE: Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use DRIVE (D) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2)[...]

yellow blue 2-24 Forward Gears (4-Speed) AUT OMA TIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the four - speed automatic transaxle. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator all the way down. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however , it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMA TIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMA TIC OVERDRIVE (D): When driving on hilly , winding roads. When going down a steep hill. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power bu[...]

yellow blue 2-25 NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t r otate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. Y ou could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into P ARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. Manual T ransaxle Operation 5-Speed[...]

yellow blue 2-26 This is your shift pattern. Here’ s how to operate your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Y ou can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’ s hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOUR TH (4) [...]

yellow blue 2-27 REVERSE (R): T o back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. Shift Speeds CAUTION: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. Y ou could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift down more than one gear at a time when you down shift. Up - Shift Light (Manual T ransaxle) If you have a manual transaxle, you have a SHI[...]

yellow blue 2-28 Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats. T o set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. T o release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. Y ou may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.[...]

yellow blue 2-29 Shifting Into P ARK (P) (Automatic T ransaxle Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level gr ound, use the steps that follow . If you’re pulling a trailer , see “T owing a T railer” in the Index. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into the P ARK (P) position like this: Hold in the button on the lever Push the lever all the way towar[...]

yellow blue 2-30 Leaving Y our V ehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic T ransaxle Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Y our vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. Y ou or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in P ARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into P ARK (P), hold the regu[...]

yellow blue 2-31 Shifting Out of P ARK (P) (Automatic T ransaxle Only) CAUTION: Before shifting out of P ARK (P) you must fully apply your regular brakes. Y our vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. If you’r e pulling a trailer , see “T owing a T railer” in the Index. Y our vehicle has a Brake - Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). Y ou have to fully apply your regular brakes befor e you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic T ransaxle” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into P ARK (P), as[...]

yellow blue 2-32 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. Y ou might have exhaust coming in if: Y our exhaust system sounds strange or different. Y our vehicle gets rusty underneath. Y our vehicle was damaged in a collision. Y our vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Repairs wer en’t done corr ectly . Y our vehicle or exhaust system[...]

yellow blue 2-33 Running Y our Engine While Y ou’re Parked (Automatic T ransaxle) It’ s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know . CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”). Also, idling in a closed - in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust -- with CO -- can come in easily . NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed - in place can be a blizzard. (See “Blizzard” in the I[...]

yellow blue 2-34 Windows Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window . Power W indows (If Equipped) W ith power windows, switches on the center console control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, on four - door models, each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own window . T o lower the window , press and hold the rear of the switch. T o raise the window , press and hold the switch forward. Express Down W indow The driver ’ s window switch has an auto - down feature. The driver ’ s window can be opened to the desired amount by pushing the rear of the switch to the first detent. For the auto - down f[...]

yellow blue 2-35 Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Y ou can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. T o tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever . Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: T urn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Flash - to - Pass Cruise Control (If Equipped)[...]

yellow blue 2-36 T urn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. T o signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically . An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. T o signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash rapidly , a signal bulb may be burned[...]

yellow blue 2-37 Windshield W ipers Y ou control the windshield wipers by moving the stalk with 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 wiping at low speed, move the wiper stalk up to the (1). For high - speed wiping, move the stalk up to (2). T o stop the wipers, move the stalk to OFF . If your vehicle is equipped with variable delay , you can set the wiper speed for a long or short interval between wipes. This can be very useful. Move the stalk to DELA Y , then turn the inner band and choose the delay you want. T[...]

yellow blue 2-38 Windshield W asher T o wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the wiper symbol on it toward you one time. When you release the stalk, the washers will stop. The wipers continue wiping for approximately three cycles and will either stop or will resume the speed you were using before. CAUTION: In freezing weather , don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. Cruise Control (If Equipped) W ith cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator . This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at spe[...]

yellow blue 2-39 CAUTION: Cruise contr ol can be danger ous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise contr ol can be danger ous on slippery roads. On such r oads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery r oads. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional enhanced traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See “Enhanced T raction System” in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control bac[...]

yellow blue 2-40 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’ t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can briefly move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A. Y ou’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you briefly hold the switch at R/A longer , the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal. So unless you want to go faster , don’t hold the switch at R/A. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Contr ol There are two ways to go to a higher speed[...]

yellow blue 2-41 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up a steep hill, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off the cruise control: step lightly on the brake pedal, or push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transaxle, or move the [...]

yellow blue 2-42 Parking Lamps This position will turn on the following: Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps T aillamps Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps This position will turn on the following: Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps T aillamps Instrument Panel Lights T urn the band rearward to turn the lamps off. Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver ’ s door with the ignition off and the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and befor[...]

yellow blue 2-43 A flashing DRL telltale indicates a possible burned out headlamp, or that the vehicle may need service to repair a stuck DRL relay . When the DRL are on, only your high - beam headlamps will be on at reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Y our instrument panel won’ t be lit up either . When you turn on the headlamp switch, your high - beam headlamps will go out, and your headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When you turn off the headlamp switch, the regular lamps will go off, and your high - beam headlamps will come on at reduced brightness. T o idle your vehicle with the DRL off,[...]

yellow blue 2-44 Fog lamps will go off whenever the high - beam headlamps come on. When the high beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control Y ou can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by turning the dial up or down. T urn the dial up all the way to turn on the interior courtesy lamps. Illuminated Entry When you open either front door , or open a rear door , the lamps inside your vehicle will go on. These lamps will fade off after about 40 seconds, or when the ignition is turned on after all the doors have been closed. If the ignition has been off for less than two minutes, the lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 15 [...]

yellow blue 2-45 Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped) These lamps are located on the rearview mirror . Turn each one on and off by pressing its switch. Map Lamps (If Equipped) These lamps are located forward of the dome lamp. T o turn the lamps on, press the switch. Press the switch again to turn them off. Battery Saver Y our vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle’ s battery . When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, dome, glove box, etc.) is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery . This system does not protect against lea[...]

yellow blue 2-46 Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror T o reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position. Manual Remote Control Mirr or The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Adjust the driver ’ s side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver ’ s door . T o adjust your passenger ’ s side mirror , sit in the driver ’ s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you. The mirror is a spring - loaded breakaway design. Power Remote Control Mirr ors (If Equipped) The mirror control is located on the driver ’ s door . Rotate [...]

yellow blue 2-47 CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really ar e. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder befor e changing lanes. Storage Compartments Center Console Storage Area T o open the center console, pull the lift lever up and the lid back. T o close the center console, push the lid down until it clicks. Center Console Cupholders Open the center console lid all the way to uncover the front and rear cupholders. There is also a cupholder at the front of the console. Convenience Net (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may have a convenience net.[...]

yellow blue 2-48 NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’ s ready . That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. T o clean the center console ashtray , remove the entire ashtray and empty it. T o clean the rear ashtray , open it, push down on the snuffer , and pull it out. NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage. Sun V isors T o block out glare, you can swing down the visors. Y ou can also swing them to the side. Accessory Power[...]

yellow blue 2-49 Sunr oof (If Equipped) Press and release the rear of the switch and the glass panel 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 the glass panel and the sunshade. Press the front of the switch to stop the panel in any position. Press and hold the front of the switch to close the glass panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your vehicle has an electrical failure. Convertible T op (If Equipped) The following steps explain the proper operation of your convertible top. NOTICE: Remove any items from the convertible top st[...]

yellow blue 2-50 Lowering Y our Convertible T op 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to P ARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 2. T urn the ignition to RUN. 3. Lower the side door windows completely to avoid wear to the weatherstrips. 4. Push the button in the latch handle and turn the handle down to unhook the latch pins from the holes over the windshield. 5. Pull the latch handle rearward away from the windshield and hold it until the convertible top is fully lowered.[...]

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 2-52 3. Install the boot side cover by inserting the tab (A) on the underside of the cover into the slot (B) at the top of the quarter trim panel. Place the rear flap of the boot side cover in the trunk lid opening, aligning the eyelet (C) over the boot snap ball stud (D). 4. Attach the two snaps on the inside flap of the side cover to the top of the quarter trim panel. Attach the front snap (E) first and then the rear snap (F). The rear snap is adjustable for ease of installation.[...]

yellow blue 2-53 5. Pull the boot center cover from behind the rear seatback and place it over the inner sides of the boot side covers and the lowered top. 6. Go to the rear of the vehicle. Place the boot center cover along the trunk lid opening. Align one snap on the corner of the boot to the ball stud and push forward. Repeat for other snap. 7. Close the trunk lid. 8. Raise the rear seatback to the up position. Push the seat back to make sure it is latched.[...]

yellow blue 2-54 Removing the Boot 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to P ARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (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 of the vehicle. Pull the snap knobs rearward to disengage the rear center cover . Carefully tuck the center boot behind the rear seatback. Make sure that the center cover is not covering the rear seatback latch. T uck the end of the center boot rearward to keep it away from the rear seatback hinge.[...]

yellow blue 2-55 5. Unsnap both boot side cover snaps (E and F) from the side of the quarter trim panel. 6. Lift the side cover eyelet (C) at the rear of the side boot cover from the snap ball stud (D). Raise the back of the boot side cover to unhook the tab (A) from the slot (B) in the quarter trim panel. Do the same on the other side.[...]

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 the rear seatbelts do not become trapped behind the rear seats. Raising the Convertible T op 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to P ARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 2. T urn the ignition to RUN. 3. Lower the door windows completely to avoid wear to the weatherstrips. 4. Push the button in the latch handle and rotate the handle down. 5. Push the handle forward toward the windshield and hold it until the convertible top is fully raised, and the latch pins are all the [...]

yellow blue 2-57 6. T urn the latch handle up to lock the top. Be sure the top is securely latched on both sides. Lowering the T op Manually NOTICE: Do not attempt to lower the top manually as damage to the vehicle will occur . If the top fails to raise or lower completely , see “Raising the T op Manually” following. Raising the T op Manually If your vehicle loses power , or something else happens that prevents you from raising the top electrically , you may need to raise the top manually . This will allow you to safely drive the vehicle until you can get the top repaired. Raising the convertible top manually should only be done in an emergency and requires two people. Before you do thes[...]

yellow blue 2-58 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to P ARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). T urn 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 EMERGENCY OVERRIDE position. The switch is located under the shelf panel on the driver ’ s side in the trunk. 5. Remove the top boot as described in Steps 1 through 9 in “Removing the Boot” earlier in this section. 6. Lower the door windows completely . If the power windows do not work, leave the doors open. 7. Position one person on each side of the vehicle. Carefully lift the top by gr[...]

yellow blue 2-59 8. Raise the top until it is all the way up. Line up the top so the pins are even with the holes. 9. Pull down on the top and rotate the latch handle up to lock the convertible top. Be sure the top is latched securely on both sides. 10. Press the bypass switch up to the NORMAL OPERA TION position. 1 1. Close the trunk.[...]

yellow blue 2-60 The Instrument Panel -- Y our Information System[...]

yellow blue 2-61 The main components of your instrument panel are: A. Instrument Panel Intensity Control B. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Hazard W arning Flashers Switch D. Ignition Switch E. W indshield Wiper/W asher Controls F . Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet G. Audio System H. Climate Controls and Rear W indow Defogger I. Shift Lever J. Parking Brake Lever K. T ilt Steering Wheel Lever (If Equipped) L. Hood Release Lever M. Fuse Panel[...]

yellow blue 2-62 Instrument Panel Clusters Y our instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Y ou’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 . Standard Cluster[...]

yellow blue 2-63 Optional Cluster[...]

yellow blue 2-64 Speedometer and Odometer Y our speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Y our odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Y ou may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer , then it must be. But if it can’t, then it’ s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver ’ s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. T rip Odometer (If Equipped) The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been drive[...]

yellow blue 2-65 W arning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. W arning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury . W arning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’ s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, [...]

yellow blue 2-66 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’ s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor , the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index. This light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready . If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving[...]

yellow blue 2-67 Brake System W arning Light Y our vehicle’ s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away . This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’ s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully . Y ou may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or , the pedal may go closer to the floor [...]

yellow blue 2-68 Anti-Lock Brake System W arning Light W ith the anti - lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. That’ s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF . Or , if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti - lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti - lock [...]

yellow blue 2-69 The Enhanced T raction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by moving the shift lever to FIRST (1) or SECOND (2), the warning light will come on and stay on. T o turn the system back on, move the shift lever back to a position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2). The warning light should go off. (See “Enhanced T raction System” in the Index for more information.) The warning light will come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully . If the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and the warning light sta[...]

yellow blue 2-70 Engine Coolant T emperature Gage Standard Cluster Optional Cluster Y our vehicle is equipped with one of these gages. W ith the ignition in RUN, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. Low Coolant W arning Light If this light comes on and stays on, your system is low on coolant and the[...]

yellow blue 2-71 This system is called OBD II (On - Board Diagnostics - Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy[...]

yellow blue 2-72 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. If the Light Is Flashing The following may prev[...]

yellow blue 2-73 If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries 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 Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. Y ou may notice this as stalling after start - up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear , misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experien[...]

yellow blue 2-74 CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressur e is low . If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Y ou or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not cover ed by your warranty . Passlock W arning Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward ST AR T . If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see “Passlock” in the Index. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock system. Y our vehi[...]

yellow blue 2-75 Check Gages Light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones or if you are low on fuel. Fuel Gage When the ignition is on, your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left. When the indicator nears E (empty), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F (full). It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For[...]

yellow blue 2-76 ✍ NOTES[...]

3- yellow blue 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 Comfort Controls 3 - 4 Air Conditioning (If Equipped) 3 - 4 Heating 3 - 5 Defogging and Defrosting 3 - 5 Rear W indow Defogger (If Equipped) 3 - 6 V entilation System 3 - 6 Audio Systems 3 - 7 Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic T one Control 3 - 7 Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic T one Control 3 - 7A M - FM Stereo 3 - 9A M - FM Stereo W ith Cassette T ape Player (If Equipped) 3 - 11 A M - FM Stereo With Cassette [...]

yellow blue 3-2 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. The optional climate control system with air conditioning uses ozone - friendly R - 134a refrigerant. W ith these systems, you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle. Y our vehicle also has the flow - through ventilation system described later in this section. Standard Climate Control System Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want. T urn the knob clockwise to increase fan speed and counterclockwise to decrease fan speed. T o turn the fan off, turn the mode knob all the way counterclockwise to OFF . In any other setting, the fan will run continuously . T emperatu[...]

yellow blue 3-3 FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor . The rest comes out of the 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 side window vents. DEFROST : This setting directs most of the air through the defroster and side window vents. Some of the air goes to the floor ducts. Climate Control System with Air Conditioning (If Equipped) Fan Knob The left knob selects the force of air you want. T urn the knob clockwise to increase fan speed and counterclockwise to decrease fan speed. T o turn the fan off, turn the mode knob all the way counterclockwise to OFF . In any othe[...]

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 the instrument panel outlets. Most of the air is directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents. FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor . The rest comes out of the 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 side window vents. DEFROST : This setting directs most of the air through the defroster and side window vents. Some of th[...]

yellow blue 3-5 Heating On cold days, use FLOOR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside air , heat it and send it to the floor ducts. Y our vehicle has heat ducts that are directed toward the rear seat. Keep the area under the front seats clear of obstructions so the heated air can reach the rear seat passengers. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater , you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’ s cold outside (0 F ( - 18 C) or lower). An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index. Defogging and Defrosting Y our system [...]

yellow blue 3-6 NOTICE: Don’t use a razor blade or anything else sharp on the inside of the rear window . If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be cover ed by your warranty . V entilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle. Y our vehicle also has the flow - through ventilation system. Y our vehicle’ s flow - through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is running. V entilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other[...]

yellow blue 3-7 Audio Systems Y our Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. Y ou will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco Electronics system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic T one Control Press SET . SET will appear on the display for five seconds. W ithin five seconds, press and hold the right arrow on the SEEK button until the correct minute appears. Press and hold the left arrow on the SEEK button until the correct hour[...]

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: T urn the lower knob to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there. SCAN: Press both SEEK arrows; SCAN will appear on the display . Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. The radio will scan up or down the radio band, depending on the arrow you pressed first. Press both SEEK arrows or the upper knob to stop scanning. PUSHBUTT ONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite [...]

yellow blue 3-9 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio V OLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. T o increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume and turn the radio off. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition of f by pressing the RECALL knob. When the radio is playing, press this button to recall the station frequency . Finding a Station AM - FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: T urn the lower knob to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station[...]

yellow blue 3-10 In addition to the four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: 1. T une in the desired station. 2. Press SET . (SET will appear on the display .) 3. Press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time, within five seconds. Whenever you press the same buttons, the station you set will return. 4. Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons. P .SCAN: Press both SEEK arrows and P .SCAN will appear on the display . Use P .SCAN to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop for a few seconds, t[...]

yellow blue 3-1 1 FWD: Press the SEEK arrow pointing to the right and the tape will rapidly advance until you press this button again lightly . RECALL: Press this knob to hear the other side of a tape that is playing. EJECT : Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will play . If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the radio, it may become warm. CLN: If this message appears on the display , the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player . See “Care of Y our Cassette T ape Player” in the Index. After you clean the player , press and hold EJECT for f[...]

yellow blue 3-12 RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being played. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds. SCV : Y our system has a feature called Speed - Compensated V olume (SCV). W ith SCV , your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. T urn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV . Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary , to overcome noise at any particular speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. If you don’t want to use SCV , turn the control all the w[...]

yellow blue 3-13 P .SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds. The radio will scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons, except those stations with weak reception. The AUTO T ONE setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen. Press P .SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop scanning. P .SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner is in the P .SCAN mode. The channel number (P1 - P6) will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed. In FM mode, this function will scan through both FM1 and FM2 preset stations and FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display . Setting the T one B[...]

yellow blue 3-14 Playing a Cassette T ape Y our tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. T apes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player . If a tape is inserted when the ignition is on but the radio is off, the tape will begin playing. A tape symbol is shown in the center of the graphic display whenever a tape is inserted. When a tape is active, the tape symbol will be accompanied by a direction arrow . While the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUTO T ONE, BAL, F ADE, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show the [...]

yellow blue 3-15 REV (4): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly . Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses. (5): Press this button to reduce background noise. Note that the double - D symbol will appear on the display . Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double - D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. FWD (6): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances. AM - FM: P[...]

yellow blue 3-16 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic T one Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR - V OL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously . RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being played. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds. SCV : Y our system has a feature called Speed - Compensated V olume (SCV). W ith SCV , your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. T urn the control ring [...]

yellow blue 3-17 SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds, and SCAN will appear on the display . Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press SEEK again to stop scanning. The sound will mute while scanning. PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM - FM to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO T ONE to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered but[...]

yellow blue 3-18 Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re not using them. AUT O T ONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for country/western, classical, news, rock, pop and jazz stations. C/W will appear on the display when you first press AUTO TONE. Each time you press it, another setting will appear on the display . Press it again after JAZZ appears and the AUTO TONE display will go blank. T one control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs. Also, if you use the BASS and TREB knobs, control will return to them and the AUTO TONE display will go blank. Use PUSHBUTTONS and AUTO TONE button to program AUTO TONE for s[...]

yellow blue 3-19 RDM (2): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order . RANDOM will show on the display . Press RDM again to turn off random play . RDM is reset to off when the disc is ejected. NEXT (3): Press this button or the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. The sound will mute while seeking. REV (4): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track. Release it to play the passage. Y ou can use the counter reading on the display to locate a passage easily . FWD (6): Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track. [...]

yellow blue 3-20 When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power has been interrupted. If your battery loses power for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate. Activating the Theft - Deterrent Featur e The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4. 1. W rite down any three or four - digit number f[...]

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 is now operable and secure. If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will appear on the display . Y ou will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again. When you try again, you will only have three chances to enter the correct code before INOP appears. If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer . Disabling the Theft - Deterrent Featur e Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. T [...]

yellow blue 3-22 FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). T all buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. Tips About Y our Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Y our hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. T ake precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. T o help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfort[...]

yellow blue 3-23 Care of Y our Cassette T ape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality , ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player . Y our tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Y our radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer . If this message appears on the display , your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should[...]

yellow blue 3-24 3. Press and hold the T APE AUX button for five seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash for 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 ejected, the cut tape detection feature is active again. Y ou may also choose a non - scrubbing action, wet - type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own. A non - scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner . The use of a non - scrubbing action, dry - type cleanin[...]

4- yellow blue 4-1 Section 4 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. W e’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 Defensive Driving 4 - 3 Drunken Driving 4 - 6 Control of a V ehicle 4 - 6 Braking 4 - 10 Steering 4 - 13 Off - Road Recovery 4 - 13 Passing 4 - 15 Loss of Control 4 - 16 Driving at Night 4 - 18 Driving in Rain and on W et Roads 4 - 20 City Driving 4 - 21 Freeway Driving 4 - 22 Before Leaving on a Long T rip 4 - 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 - 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 - 25 W inter Driving 4 - 29 Recreational V ehicle T owing 4 - 32 Loading Y our V ehicle 4 - 34 T owing a T[...]

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 your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear - end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Y et they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’ s the best defensive driving maneuver , in both city and rur[...]

yellow blue 4-3 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy . It’ s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination V ision Attentiveness. Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle - related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, over 17,000 annual motor vehicle - related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. Many adults -- by some estimates, nea[...]

yellow blue 4-4 It’ s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour , the person’ s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, too. W omen generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water , this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing num[...]

yellow blue 4-5 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer . What if there’ s an emergency , a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’ s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know . Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’ s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking -- driver [...]

yellow blue 4-6 Control of a V ehicle Y ou have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator . All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’ s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle. Braking Braking action involves per ception time and r eaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’ s per ception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’ s r eaction time. A verage r eaction time is about 3[...]

yellow blue 4-7 A void needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Y our brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Y our brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist.[...]

yellow blue 4-8 Here’ s how anti - lock works. Let’ s say the road is wet. Y ou’re driving safely . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes. Here’ s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. The anti - lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Y ou can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls brak[...]

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 decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti - lock brakes. Using Anti - Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti - lock work for you. Y ou may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is normal. Enhanced T raction System If your vehicle has the optional four - speed automatic transaxle, it also has an Enhanced T raction [...]

yellow blue 4-10 When the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light will come on to let you know if there’ s a problem with the system. See “Enhanced T raction System W arning Light” in the Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly . The Enhanced T raction System can operate when the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2). T o limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should use the other shift lever positions only when necessary . See “Automatic T ransaxle” in the Ind[...]

yellow blue 4-1 1 Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’ s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’ s why: Experienced driver or beginner , each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there’ s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and th[...]

yellow blue 4-12 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. Y ou can avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’ t room. That’ s the time for evasive action -- steering around the problem. Y our vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking in Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible [...]

yellow blue 4-13 Off - Road Recovery Y ou 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 the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy . Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. Y ou can turn the steering wheel up to one - quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway . Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two - lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the [...]

yellow blue 4-14 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity . For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t get too close. T ime your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a “running start” that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping bac[...]

yellow blue 4-15 Loss of Control Let’ s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency , don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger . Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’ s three control systems. In the braking ski[...]

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. Drive defensively . Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Y our headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest.[...]

yellow blue 4-17 Night V ision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50 - year - old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 - year - old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Y our eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible. Y ou can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even severa[...]

yellow blue 4-18 Driving in Rain and on W et Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’ s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of[...]

yellow blue 4-19 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. T ry to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: W et brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally . Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water . This can happen if the road is wet enough and yo[...]

yellow blue 4-20 Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving Thr ough Deep Standing W ater NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water , water can come in through your engine’ s air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water , drive through them very slowly . Some Other Rainy W eather Tips Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow you[...]

yellow blue 4-21 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross - country trip. T ry to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. Y ou’ll save time and energy . (See the next part, “Freeway Driving.”) T r eat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also[...]

yellow blue 4-22 At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway . If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. T ry to determine where you expect to blend with the flow . Try to mer ge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary . T ry to blend smoothly with the traffic flow . Once you are on the freeway , adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it’ s slower . Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. [...]

yellow blue 4-23 Here are some things you can check before a trip: W indshield W asher Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? W iper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? T ir es: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble - free trip. Is the tread good enough for long - distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? W eather Forecasts: What’ s the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up - to - date maps? Highway Hypnosis Is there actually[...]

yellow blue 4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country , or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. CAUTION: If you don’t shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn?[...]

yellow blue 4-25 CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Y our brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. Y ou would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Y ou could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. Know how to go uphill. Y ou may want to shift down to a lower gear . The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better . Stay in your own lane when driving on two - lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay[...]

yellow blue 4-26 Include an ice scraper , a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However , if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. Y ou’ll have a lot less traction or ?[...]

yellow blue 4-27 What’ s the worst time for this? “W et ice.” V ery cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. Y ou can get wet ice when it’ s about freezing (32 F; 0 C) and freezing rain begins to fall. T ry to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. If you have the Enhanced T raction System, keep the transaxle shift lever in the OVERDRIVE ( ) position so the system will be able to operate. It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even thoug[...]

yellow blue 4-28 If Y ou’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow , you could be in a serious situation. Y ou should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow . Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: T urn on your hazard flashers. T ie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow . Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep wa[...]

yellow blue 4-29 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. Y ou can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again fr om time to time to be sure snow doesn’t collect there. Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that’ s away from the wind. This will help keep CO out. Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the acce[...]

yellow blue 4-30 T owing Y our V ehicle from the Front 3-Speed Automatic T ransaxle (With a Dolly) Follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly . 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Open the fuse panel on the driver ’ s side of the instrument panel. Remove the fuse labeled CLS/PCM. This will keep your battery from draining while towing. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. 4. T urn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel. See ”Ignition Positions” in the Index. 5. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight - ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 6. Release the parking brake. When you are finished towing, make sure you replace the CLS/PCM fu[...]

yellow blue 4-31 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Open the fuse panel on the driver ’ s side of the instrument panel. Remove the fuse labeled CLS/PCM. This will keep your battery from draining while towing. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. 3. T urn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel. 4. Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 5. Release the parking brake. When you are finished towing, make sure you replace the CLS/PCM fuse in the instrument panel fuse block. NOTICE: Make sur e that the towing speed does not exceed 65 mph (1 10 km/h), or your vehicle could be badly damaged.[...]

yellow blue 4-32 T owing Y our V ehicle from the Rear All T ransaxles NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle from the r ear . Y our vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty . Loading Y our V ehicle T wo labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry . The Tire - Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry . This weight is called the V ehicle Capacity W eight, and includ[...]

yellow blue 4-33 The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door . It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) for either the front or rear axle. 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 the GVWR, or either the maximum front or r ear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way y[...]

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. Put things in the trunk or rear ar ea of your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forward as you can. T ry to spread the weight evenly . If you have fold - down rear seats, you’ll find four anchors on the back wall of your trunk. Y ou can use these anchors to tie down lighter loads. They’re not str ong enough for heavy things, however , so put them as far forward as you can in the trunk or rear ar ea. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. Don’t leave an unsecured child r estrain[...]

yellow blue 4-35 Y our vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with a 2.4L L4 engine and 4 speed automatic transaxle and the proper trailer towing equipment. T o identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “W eight of the T railer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. T railering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy . Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly . That’ s the reason for this part. In it are many time - tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for[...]

yellow blue 4-36 Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer , the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle’ s tires. W eight of the T railer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). But even that can be too heavy . It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. Y ou can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Motor Division[...]

yellow blue 4-37 If you’re using a weight - carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a weight - distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you’ve loaded your trailer , weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately , to see if the weights are proper . If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer . T otal W eight on Y our V ehicle’ s Tir es Be sure your vehicle’ s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. Y ou’ll find these numbers on the Ti r e - Loading Information Lab[...]

yellow blue 4-38 Safety Chains Y ou should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer . Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer . Follow the manufacturer ’ s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper . Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. T railer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brak[...]

yellow blue 4-39 Passing Y ou’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer . And, because you’re a good deal longer , you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. T o move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making T urns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged. A void making very sharp turns while t[...]

yellow blue 4-40 Driving On Grades NOTICE: Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may r esult and damage your vehicle. Frequent stops ar e very important to allow the engine and transaxle to cool. Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear befor e you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating. Pay attention to the engine coolant gage. If the indicator [...]

yellow blue 4-41 When Y ou Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and 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 someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When T railer T owing Y our vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer . See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in thi[...]

yellow blue 4-42 ✍ NOTES[...]

5- yellow blue 5-1 Section 5 Pr oblems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard W arning Flashers 5 - 3 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 - 8 T owing Y our V ehicle 5 - 9 Engine Overheating 5 - 1 1 Cooling System 5 - 18 If a T ire Goes Flat 5 - 19 Changing a Flat T ire 5 - 29 Compact Spare T ire 5 - 30 If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow[...]

yellow blue 5-2 Hazard W arning Flashers Y our hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Y our front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Y our hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. T o turn off the flashers, move the switch to the left. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work.[...]

yellow blue 5-3 Other W arning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please use the following steps below to do it safely . CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don’t follow these steps exactly , some or all of these things can hurt you. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle th[...]

yellow blue 5-4 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other . If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. Y ou wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. T o avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transaxle in P ARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL (N) before setting the parking brake. 3. T urn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter . Turn of f all lamps that aren’ [...]

yellow blue 5-5 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sur e the battery has enough water . Y ou don’t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low , add water to take care of that first. If you don’t, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately . 6. C[...]

yellow blue 5-6 8. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 9. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the good battery’ s negative ( - ) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( - ) cable doesn’ t go to the dead battery . It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery . 10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery , but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks gett[...]

yellow blue 5-7 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly . Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 1 1. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 12. T ry to start the vehicle with the dead battery . If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. T ake care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. A. Heavy , Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery[...]

yellow blue 5-8 T owing Y our V ehicle CAUTION: T o help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. Always secur e the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. Use only the correct hooks. NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper , fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. W ith current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Y our vehicle c[...]

yellow blue 5-9 Engine Overheating Y ou will find a coolant temperature gage and a low coolant warning light on your vehicle’ s instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant T emperature Gage” and “Low Coolant W arning Light” in the Index. If Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. W ait until there is no sign of steam or coolant befor e you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. Y ou or others could [...]

yellow blue 5-10 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty . If No Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day . Stop after high - speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. T ow a trailer . If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If you have an air conditioner and it’ s on, turn it off. 2. T urn on your heater to full hot at the highest [...]

yellow blue 5-1 1 Cooling System When you decide it’ s safe to lift the hood, here’ s what you’ll see: 2.2L L4 Engine A. Coolant Surge T ank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2.4L L4 Engine A. Coolant Surge T ank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.[...]

yellow blue 5-12 If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator , water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn?[...]

yellow blue 5-13 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX - COOL (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX - COOL is added to the system, prematur e engine, heater core or radiator corr osion may r esult. In addition, the engine coolant will requir e change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX - COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty . If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fan is running. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If it isn’t, your vehicle needs service. How to Add Cool[...]

yellow blue 5-14 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap -- ev en a li tt le -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressur e cap, is hot. W ait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressur e cap.[...]

yellow blue 5-15 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water , or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the pr oper coolant mixture will. Y our vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. W ith plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Y our engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX - COOL coolant. NOTICE: In cold weather , water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core and other parts. So use the recommended coolant. CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill co[...]

yellow blue 5-16 1. Y ou can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about two or two and one - half turns. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly , and remove it.[...]

yellow blue 5-17 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. 4. W ith the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower . If the level is lower , add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark.[...]

yellow blue 5-18 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand - tight. Check the level in the surge tank when the cooling system has cooled down. If the coolant isn’t at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 to 3 and reinstall the pressure cap or see your dealer . If a Tir e Goes Flat It’ s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly . If air goes out of a tire, it’ s much more likely to leak out slowly . But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. T ake[...]

yellow blue 5-19 Changing a Flat Tir e If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. T urn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury . The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire. T o help prevent the vehicle fr om moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly . 2. Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in P ARK (P), or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3. T urn off the engine. T o be even more certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put blocks at the front and r ear of the tire farthest away f[...]

yellow blue 5-20 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. T urn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it. Lift and remove the cover . See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare. T urn the wing bolt counterclockwise and remove it. Then lift off the adapter and remove the spare tire. Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk. Y our vehicle’ s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray . Remove the band around the jack.[...]

yellow blue 5-21 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). Removing the Flat Tir e and Installing the Spare T ire 1. Using the wheel wrench, remove the plastic nut caps (if equipped).[...]

yellow blue 5-22 2. On some models, a cover plate must be removed to find the wheel nuts. Carefully use the wedge end of the wheel wrench to pry it off. 3. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 4. Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame which the jack head fits in. The front notch is 9 inches (23 cm) back from the front wheel well. The rear notch is 8 inches (20 cm) forward from the rear wheel well. As is shown in the diagram above, if your vehicle has flared side moldings, both front and rear notches are 18 inches (46 cm) from the wheel wells. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle’ s fra[...]

yellow blue 5-23 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. T o help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location befor e raising the vehicle. 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. 6. Remove all of the wheel nuts.[...]

yellow blue 5-24 7. If you have a wheel cover , use your fingers to carefully pull the wheel cover from the wheel. Then remove the flat tire. 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt fr om the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency , you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wir e brush later , if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.[...]

yellow blue 5-25 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Y our wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 9. Place the spare on the wheel - mounting surface. 10. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. T ighten each nut by hand or with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub. 1 1. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely .[...]

yellow blue 5-26 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss - cross sequence, as shown. CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or impr operly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sur e to use the corr ect wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sur e to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewher e as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wr ench to 100 lb - ft (140 N m).[...]

yellow blue 5-27 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. T o avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the pr oper torque specification. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover and wheel nut caps in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spar e. Storing the Flat Tir e and T ools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle coul[...]

yellow blue 5-28 A. W rench B. Jack C. Flat Road T ire D. Adapter E. Extension F . W ing Bolt (Extension Installed) G. Cover H. Nut Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment and secure the adapter , extension (aluminum wheel only) and wing bolt. Store the jack and wheel wrench in the foam tray . Storing the Spare T ire and T ools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare is for temporary use only . Replace the compact spare tire with a full - size tire as soon as you can. See “Co[...]

yellow blue 5-29 A. W rench B. Jack C. Spare T ire D. Adapter E. W ing Bolt F . Cover G. Nut Compact Spare T ire 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 sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full - size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’ s best to replace your spare wit[...]

yellow blue 5-30 NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together . NOTICE: Tir e chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your compact spare. If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it i[...]

yellow blue 5-31 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “T ire Chains” in the Index. Rocking Y our V ehicle T o Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transaxle, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on th[...]

yellow blue 5-32 ✍ NOTES[...]

6- yellow blue 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Car e 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 your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. 6 - 2 Service 6 - 3 Fuel 6 - 5 Fuels in Foreign Countries 6 - 5 Filling Y our T ank 6 - 7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 - 8 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 - 12 Engine Oil 6 - 17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 6 - 18 Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (Three - Speed Only) 6 - 21 Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (Four - Speed Only) 6 - 22 Manual T ransaxle Fluid 6 - [...]

yellow blue 6-2 Service Y our dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. W e hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Y ou’ll get genuine GM parts and GM - trained and supported service people. W e hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Y our Own Service W ork If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. T o order the proper service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Y our vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your o[...]

yellow blue 6-3 CAUTION: Y ou can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper r eplacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sur e to use the pr oper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later br eak or fall off. Y ou could be hurt. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Y our V ehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer [...]

yellow blue 6-4 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and/or your vehicle may fail a smog - check test. (See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index.) If this occurs, return to your authorized Chevrolet dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of [...]

yellow blue 6-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . T o check on fuel availability , ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you’ll be driving. Y ou can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Osh[...]

yellow blue 6-6 While refueling, hang the tethered cap inside the fuel door by placing the fuel cap strap in the strap hanger . T o remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly . This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather . Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way . Be careful not to spill gasoline. Cl[...]

yellow blue 6-7 When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Y our dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit pr operly . This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. Filling a Portable Fuel Container CA[...]

yellow blue 6-8 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber . Y ou or others could be burned. Be careful not to dr op or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. Hood Release T o open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the driver ’ s side under the instrument panel.[...]

yellow blue 6-9 Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release handle. The secondary hood release lever is located near the front center of the hood toward the driver ’ s side. T o make sure that the secondary hood release handle works properly , lubricate the hood latch at least once a year . Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood marked “prop rod.” Use the prop rod sleeve when handling the hood prop. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly . Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the pro[...]

yellow blue 6-10 2.2L L4 Engine (Code 4) When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Coolant Surge T ank B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Engine Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick D. Brake Fluid Reservoir E. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) F . Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) G. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter H. Battery I. W indshield W asher Fluid Reservoir[...]

yellow blue 6-1 1 2.4L L4 Engine (Code T) When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Coolant Surge T ank B. Engine Oil Fill Cap C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Brake Fluid Reservoir F . Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) G. Battery H. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter I. W indshield W asher Fluid Reservoir[...]

yellow blue 6-12 Engine Oil It’ s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. Check the oil here if you have a 2.2L engine. Check the oil here if you have a 2.4L engine. The dipstick’ s handle will be a yellow ring. T urn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.[...]

yellow blue 6-13 Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, 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 need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity , see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index. NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. This is where you add oil if you have a 2.2L engine.[...]

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 in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol. If you change your own oil, be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container . If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is America[...]

yellow blue 6-15 As shown in the chart, 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 use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W - 50. NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol. Failur e to use the recommended oil can r esult in engine damage not covered by your warranty . GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. If you are in an area where the temperature falls below - 20 F ( - 29 C), consider using either an SAE 5W - 30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0[...]

yellow blue 6-16 Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Y our dealer is ready to advise 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/city maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop - and - go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner . If any one of these is true fo[...]

yellow blue 6-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The air cleaner is located on the driver ’ s side of the engine compartment near the battery . T o check or replace the filter , remove the screws that hold the cover on and lift the cover . Be sure to reinstall the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly . Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter . See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.[...]

yellow blue 6-18 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air , it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t ther e, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. NOTICE: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you’re driving. Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (Three - Speed Only) When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transax[...]

yellow blue 6-19 How to Check Because this operation can be a little dif ficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE: T oo much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. T oo much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sur e to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. W ait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90 F (32 C). At high speed for quite[...]

yellow blue 6-20 Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. W ith the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P ARK (P). W ith your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in P ARK (P). Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. If you have a three - speed automatic transaxle, the handle on the transaxle dipstick is a red ring. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way , wait three seconds and then pull it b[...]

yellow blue 6-21 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. If the fluid level is low , add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross - hatched area on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long - neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Don’ t overfill. NOTICE: W e recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON - III, because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEX[...]

yellow blue 6-22 NOTICE: W e recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON - III, because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON - III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty . Manual T ransaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However , the fluid in your manual transaxle doesn’t require changing. How to Check Because this operation can be a little dif ficult, you may choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE:[...]

yellow blue 6-23 Then, follow these steps: 1. The manual transaxle dipstick is located below the brake master cylinder , near the rear of the transaxle case. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and clean it with a rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way and remove it. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level. The fluid level must be between the ADD and FULL marks. (Note: Fluid may appear at the bottom of the dipstick even when the fluid level is several pints low .) 4. If the fluid level is where it should be, push the dipstick back in all the way and flip the handle down. If the fluid level is low , add more fluid as described in the next steps.[...]

yellow blue 6-24 How to Add Fluid Here’ s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule 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 hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the FULL mark on the dipstick. 3. Push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self - adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid. It isn’t a good idea to “top of f” your[...]

yellow blue 6-25 How to Check Y ou do not need to check the fluid level unless you suspect a clutch problem. T o check the fluid level, take the cap off. If the fluid reaches the step inside the reservoir , the fluid level is correct. Surge T ank Pressure Cap NOTICE: Y our surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressur e - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. When you replace your surge tank pressure cap, a GM cap is recommended. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset te[...]

yellow blue 6-26 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX - COOL (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX - COOL is added to the system, prematur e engine, heater core or radiator corr osion may r esult. In addition, the engine coolant will requir e change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX - COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty . What to Use Use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half DEX - COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding onl[...]

yellow blue 6-27 NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixtur e, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be cover ed by your warranty . T oo much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year , have your dealer check your cooling system. NOTICE: If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. These can be harmful. Checking Coolant The surge tank is located on the passenger’ s side of the engine compartment.[...]

yellow blue 6-28 CAUTION: T urning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly . Never turn the surge tank pressur e cap -- even a little -- when the engine and radiator are hot. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark. If the light comes on and stays on, it means you’re low on engine coolant. See “Low Coolant Light” in the Index. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture at the sur ge tank , but only when the engine is cool. CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot en[...]

yellow blue 6-29 Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. How to Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The level should be at the C mark. If necessary , add only enough fluid to bring the level up to th[...]

yellow blue 6-30 Adding W asher Fluid Open the cap labeled W ASHER FLUID ONL Y . Add washer fluid until the tank is full. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’ s instructions for adding water . Don’t mix water with ready - to - use washer fluid. W ater can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only three - quarters full when it’ s very cold. This allows for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Don’t use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer . It ca[...]

yellow blue 6-31 Brakes Brake Fluid Y our brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver ’ s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with DOT - 3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear . When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’ t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top of f” your brake fluid. Adding bra[...]

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 the Maintenance Schedule. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir . CAUTION: With the wr ong kind of fluid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral - based oil, such as engine oil, in your [...]

yellow blue 6-33 Brake W ear Y our vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built - in wear indicators that make a high - pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn - out brake pads could result in costly brake r epair . Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake sq[...]

yellow blue 6-34 Brake Pedal T ravel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear . If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly . If you drive in that way , then -- very carefully -- make a few moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly . If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few ti[...]

yellow blue 6-35 CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you aren’t car eful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Also, for your audio system, see “Theft - Deterrent Feature” in the Index. Bulb Replacement The following procedures tell you how to replace the bulbs for your vehicle. For the type of bulb to use, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your Chevrolet dealer ’ s service department. Halogen Bulbs CAUTIO[...]

yellow blue 6-36 Headlamps 1. Remove the first bolt. Then remove the remaining plastic fasteners holding the shield. Use the end of a flat - head screwdriver to pull up the center of the fastener . Be careful not to break the fasteners that hold the shield in place. 2. Remove the other bolt that anchors the headlamp assembly . Pull the headlamp assembly toward the front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly . When replacing the driver ’ s side headlamp, twist the bulb assembly one - eighth of a turn counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly . When replacing the passenger ’ s side headlamp, twist the bulb assembly one - eighth of a turn clockwise and remove it from th[...]

yellow blue 6-37 3. Disconnect the bulb base from the socket by lifting the plastic locking tab. 4. Snap a new bulb into the socket. 5. Replace the bulb assembly by reversing Steps 1 through 3, making sure the lower leg of the headlamp bracket is properly seated into the wedge - shaped retainer . Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Models Without a Spoiler) T o change the bulb, do the following: 1. Open the trunk and view the access hole under the rear shelf. 2. Remove the bulb sockets by turning and pull down. 3. Remove the bulb and replace. 4. Re - install the new bulb and socket into the CHMSL. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Models With a Spoiler) T o change the bulb, do the following: 1. Use a [...]

yellow blue 6-38 T aillamps and Rear T urn Signal Lamps T o replace a bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the fastener which holds down the trunk trim. On vehicles without a convenience net, pry the fastener loose. On vehicles with a convenience net, remove the net and unscrew the fastener . Then pull down the trunk trim. 2. Remove the assembly by turning it one - quarter of a turn counterclockwise. 3. T o remove the bulb, pull it out. 4. Push in a new bulb. 5. Reverse all steps to replace the taillamp assembly .[...]

yellow blue 6-39 Back-Up Lamps T o 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 tabs and turning clockwise. Dome Lamp with Integral Reading Lamps T o replace a bulb, do the following: 1. Insert a flat screwdriver into the slot at the rear of the lens. 2. W ith the screwdriver , push the tab rearward to release the lamp lens. 3. Push the lens forward to release the two tabs at the front of the lens. 4. Gently remove and replace the bulb(s). 5. Reverse these steps to replace t[...]

yellow blue 6-40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement W indshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “W iper Blade Check” in Section 7 of this manual under Part B “Owner Checks and Services” for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For the proper type and length, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index. Here’ s how to remove the Shepherd’ s Hook type: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. 2. Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver ’ s side of the vehicle. 3. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2. Tire s Y[...]

yellow blue 6-41 CAUTION: (Continued) Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The r esulting accident could cause serious injury . Check all tires frequently to maintain the r ecommended pressur e. Tir e pr essure should be checked when your tires ar e cold. Overinflated tires are mor e likely to be cut, punctured or br oken by a sudden impact -- such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the r ecommended pressur e. W orn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tir es have been damaged, replace them. Inflation -- Tir e Pressur e The T ire - Loading Information label, which is on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door , shows the correc[...]

yellow blue 6-42 When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t for get 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. Y ou can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. Tir e Inspection and Rotation T ires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also ch[...]

yellow blue 6-43 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places wher e the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency , you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wir e brush later , if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See “Changing a Flat Tir e” in the Index.) When It’ s Time for New Tir es One way to tell when it’ s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of t[...]

yellow blue 6-44 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tir es T o find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the T ire - Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a T ire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’ s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number . That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed ra[...]

yellow blue 6-45 Uniform Tir e Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway T raffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear , traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform T ire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter - type snow tires, space - saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited - production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may[...]

yellow blue 6-46 T emperature -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law .[...]

yellow blue 6-47 CAUTION: Using the wrong r eplacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. Y ou could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause pr oblems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tir e or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a Flat T ire” in the Index for more information. Used Replacement Wheels [...]

yellow blue 6-48 NOTICE: (Continued) Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer r ecommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and r oad conditions. Follow that manufacturer’ s instructions. T o help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly , readjust or remove the device if it’ s contacting your vehicle, and don’t spin your wheels. If you do find traction devices that will fit, install them on the front tir es. If you have other tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with t[...]

yellow blue 6-49 Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Y our V ehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. W ipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet Y our dealer has two cleaners, Multi - Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non - Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Y ou can get GM - approved cleaning products from your dealer . (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Here are some[...]

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 and blood 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 the multi - purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier . 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a water/baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water . 4. Let dry . Stains caused by candy , ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off[...]

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 the surface finish. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry . CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate pr otection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water . Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glas[...]

yellow blue 6-52 W eatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer , seal better , and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.) Cleaning the Outside of Y our V ehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty , depth of color , gloss retention and durability . W ashing Y our V ehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’ s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water . Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. [...]

yellow blue 6-53 NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar , tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’ s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. W ash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary , use non - abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter . Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. Y ou can help to keep the paint fin[...]

yellow blue 6-54 T o protect the convertible top: After you wash the vehicle, make sure the top is completely dry before you lower it. Don’t get any cleaner on the vehicle’ s painted finish; it could leave streaks. If you decide to go through an automatic car wash, ask the manager if the equipment could damage your top. Before entering a car wash, set the climate control to VENT and the fan control to the highest speed. This will help to prevent water under high pressure from entering around the convertible top. Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a s[...]

yellow blue 6-55 Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti - corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly 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 service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer ’ s body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and[...]

yellow blue 6-56 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials P ART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – W ax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) T ar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and brass 1050174 16 oz. (0.473 L) White Sidewall T ire Cleaner Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls 1050214 32 oz. (0.946 L) V inyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops 1050427 23 oz. (0.680 L) Glass Cleaner Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints 1052918** 8 oz. (0.237 L) Armor All Protectant Protects leathe[...]

yellow blue 6-57 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver ’ s side. Y ou can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the V ehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label Y ou’ll find this label on your spare tire cover . It’ s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On thi[...]

yellow blue 6-58 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses. Should your headlamps fail to function, have your headlamp system checked right away . Windshield W iper Fuse The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow , etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it fixed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy , the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed. Fuses and Circuit Br eaker[...]

yellow blue 6-59 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse panel is located at the left end of the instrument panel. T o open, push the tab on the access door to the left and pull the door forward. Make sure to insert the tabs when replacing the cover . Fuse Usage TRN - B/L Exterior Lamps, Back - Up Lamps F/P - INJ Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors RR DFOG Rear W indow Defogger CLUSTER Instrument Cluster , Anti - Lock Brake System CLS/PCM Instrument Cluster , Powertrain Control Module, Daytime Running Lamps[...]

yellow blue 6-60 Fuse Usage O 2 HTR Rear O 2 Sensor Heater WIPER W indshield W ipers, W indshield W ashers ERLS Automatic T ransaxle, Brake T ransaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI), A/C Compressor , Cruise Control, Multiport Fuel Injection AIR BAG Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System PWR ACC Power Door Locks, Convertible T op (Convertible Model Only) EXT LAMP Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights HV AC Heater and A/C Control, Engine Cooling Fan RADIO Radio, Remote Keyless Entry ALARM Alarm Module, Interior Lamps, W arning Chimes CRUISE Cruise Control STOP HAZ Exterior Lamps, Anti - Lock Brake System, Cruise Control, T urn Signals Fuse Usage CIG Cigarette Lighter INST LPS Instrument Pane[...]

yellow blue 6-61 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver ’ s side of the engine compartment. Lift off the cover to check the fuses. Fuse Usage IGN Ignition Switch Circuits BA TT 1 Power ACC/Stoplamp Circuits BA TT 2 Lighting Circuits ABS Anti - Lock Brake System COOLING F AN Engine Cooling Fan BLO Heater and A/C Blower PCM Powertrain Control Module A/C A/C Compressor ABS/EVO Anti - Lock Brake System[...]

yellow blue 6-62 Replacement Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back - Up Lamps 3057 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Parking/T urn Signal Lamps Base Model 3357 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Z - 24 Model 3357NA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center High - Mount Stoplamp W ith Spoiler 912 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W ithout Spoiler 1 141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Halogen Headlamps, High/Low Beam 9005/6 . . . . . . T ail/Turn Signal Lamps 3057 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dome/Reading Lamps (If Equipped) Base Model 912 . . . . . . . [...]

yellow blue 6-63 2.2L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ype L4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horsepower 1 15 @ 5,000 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firing Order 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thermostat T emperature 180 F (82 C) . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ype L4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horsepower 150 @ 5,600 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firing Order 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

yellow blue 6-64 V ehicle Dimensions Length All Models 180.3 inches (458.0 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Width All Models 75.4 inches (191.5 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Height Coupe 53.2 inches (135.1 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sedan 54.9 inches (139.4 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Convertible 53.9 inches (136.9 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheelbase All Models 104.1 inches (264.4 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front T read All Models 57.6 inches (146.3 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear T read All Models 56.8 inches (144.3 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

7- yellow blue 7-1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Y our 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/City Scheduled Maintenance 7 - 21 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7 - 30 Part B: Owner Checks and Services 7 - 35 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 - 37 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 - 39 Part E: Maintenance Record[...]

yellow blue 7-2 Have you pur chased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your W arranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealer for details. Introduction Y our V ehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. T o help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehic[...]

yellow blue 7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer ’ s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs. CAUTION: Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only if you have the requir ed know - how and the proper tools and equipment for the job. If you have any doubt, have a qualified technician do th[...]

yellow blue 7-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Y our Maintenance Schedule W e at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. Y ou may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather . Y ou may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary . Y ou may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to [...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-5 Short T rip/City Definition Follow the Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop - and - go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. Y ou frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. (W ith some models, you should never tow a trailer . See “T owing a Trailer” in the Index.) If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. One of the r[...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-6 Short T rip/City Intervals Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug W ire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sur e to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages. Long T rip/Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short T rip/City schedule for these co[...]

Short T rip/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 shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” following. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’ s useful life. W e, howev[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-8 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Chan[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-9 Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-10 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. [...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-1 1 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-12 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Inspect air cleaner filt[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-13 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do n[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-14 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis compo[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-15 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 66,000 Miles (1 10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whi[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-16 69,000 Miles (1 15 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Servi[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-17 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis com[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-18 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index [...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-19 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Servic[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-20 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T L4 engine). An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not r equir e changing. Manual transaxle f[...]

Long T rip/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 shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” following. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’ s useful life. W e, ho[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-22 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-23 Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. [...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-24 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” i[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-25 – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not r equir e changing. Manual transaxle fluid doesn’t require change. 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. [...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-26 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) 67,500 Miles (1 12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chass[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-27 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire In[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-28 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-29 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T L4 engine). An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not r equir e changing. Manual transaxle[...]

yellow blue 7-30 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety , dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D. At Each Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these under hood checks at each fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary . See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details. Engine Coolant[...]

yellow blue 7-31 At Least T wice a Y ear Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windsh[...]

yellow blue 7-32 At Least Once a Y ear Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified 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 any folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly . If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below . 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both th[...]

yellow blue 7-33 Brake - T ransaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic T ransaxle) CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly . If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below . 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. W ith the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the engine. W ithout applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P ARK (P) with normal effo[...]

yellow blue 7-34 Parking Brake and Automatic T ransaxle P ARK (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. Y ou or others could be injured and pr operty could be damaged. Make sure ther e is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be r eady to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. T o check the parking brake’ s holding ability: W ith the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held b[...]

yellow blue 7-35 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). Y ou should let your dealer ’ s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sur e any necessary repairs ar e completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the pow[...]

yellow blue 7-36 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear . Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook - up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. Y ou may need to have your brakes[...]

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 American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity . T o determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’ s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench DEX - COOL or Havoline DEX - COOL Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index. Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 1 1 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT -[...]

yellow blue 7-38 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Clutch Linkage Pivot Points Engine Oil. Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC - LB. Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC - LB. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Hood and Door Hinges Multi - Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). W eatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).[...]

yellow blue 7-39 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Y our owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them. Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

yellow blue 7-40 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED 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 obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8 - 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 - 4 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users 8 - 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 - 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 - 6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program 8 - 7 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 - 8 Courtesy T ransportation 8 - 9 W arranty Information 8 - 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 - 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 - 1 1 Reporting [...]

yellow blue 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedur e Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer ’ s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however , despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur . If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally , concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager , contact the[...]

yellow blue 8-3 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). W e encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: V ehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instr[...]

yellow blue 8-4 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Although you are required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing any court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. Y ou may contact the BBB using the toll - free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Li[...]

yellow blue 8-5 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (F or T ex t T el ephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations GMODC - Customer Communication Centre 169-007 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 T elephone: 905-644-41 12 Fax: 905-644-4866 Caribbean Numbers 1-800-496-9992 (English) Puerto Rico 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Puerto Rico 1-800-751-4135 (English) Dominican Republic 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish) Dominican Republic 1-800-496-9994 U.S. V irgin Islands 1-800-389-0009 Bahamas 1-800-534-0122 Ber[...]

yellow blue 8-6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program T o enhance Chevrolet’ s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center . As the owner of a 1999 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day , 365 days a year, by calling 1 - 800 - CHEV -USA (1 - 800 - 243 - 8872). This toll-free number will provide you over - the - phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers. Roadside membership is free;[...]

yellow blue 8-7 Chevrolet offers Courtesy T ransportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy T ransportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New V ehicle Limited W arranty to eligible purchasers of 1999 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer for details.) Note: Courtesy Car e is available to retail and retail lease customers operating 1999 and newer Chevrolet vehicles for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Car e services must be pre - arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer service management. Basic Car e and Courtesy Care are not part of o[...]

yellow blue 8-8 Courtesy T ransportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealerships are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy T ransportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs. Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should co[...]

yellow blue 8-9 Courtesy Rental V ehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Y ou are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair .[...]

yellow blue 8-10 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED ST A TES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. T o contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll - free at 1 - 800 - 424 - 9393 (or[...]

yellow blue 8-1 1 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOT ORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1 - 800 - 222 - 1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P .O. Box 7047 T roy , MI 48007 - 7047 In Canada, please call us at 1 - 800 - 263 - 3777 (English) or 1 - 800 - 263 - 7854 (French). Or , write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, owner ’ s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase [...]

yellow blue 8-12 CURRENT PUBLICA TIONS FOR 1999 CHEVROLET SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REP AIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1999 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and servic[...]

yellow blue 8-13 PUBLICA TION FORM NUMBER Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery . On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied against the original order . ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) 1-800-551-4123 (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST) F AX Orders Only 1-313-865-5927 Service Manual NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipmen[...]

yellow blue 8-14 ✍ NOTES[...]

9- yellow blue 9-1 Section 9 Index A ccessory Power Outlet 2 - 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adapter Kit, CD 3 - 1 1, 3 - 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding Equipment to the Outside of Y our V ehicle 6 - 3 . . . . . . Air Bag 1 - 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How Does it Restrain 1 - 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How it W orks 1 - 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Location 1 - 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Readiness Light 1 - 24, 2 - 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ser[...]

yellow blue 9-2 Brake Adjustment 6 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid 6 - 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Cylinder 6 - 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking 2 - 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pedal T ravel 6 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing System Parts 6 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System W arning Light 2 - 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T railer 4 - 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

yellow blue 9-3 Interior Plastic Components 6 - 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside of Y our V ehicle 6 - 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Problems 6 - 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stains 6 - 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ires 6 - 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V inyl 6 - 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheels 6 - 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W indshield and Wiper Blades 6 - 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Climate [...]

yellow blue 9-4 Driving City 4 - 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive 4 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drunken 4 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freeway 4 - 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In a Blizzard 4 - 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Foreign Countries 6 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In the Rain 4 - 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Night 4 - 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

yellow blue 9-5 Finish Damage 6 - 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Gear , Automatic Transaxle 2 - 23, 2 - 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Gear , Manual Transaxle 2 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flashers, Hazard W arning 5 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flash - To - Pass 2 - 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flat T ire, Changing 5 - 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluids and Lubricants 7 - 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fog Lamps 2 - 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foreign[...]

yellow blue 9-6 Inspections Brake System 7 - 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caliper/Knuckle 7 - 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Cooling System 7 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exhaust System 7 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Drive Axle Boot 7 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Drive Axle Seal 7 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering 7 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suspension 7 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Throttle Syste[...]

yellow blue 9-7 Interior 2 - 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Coolant W arning 2 - 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Pressure 2 - 73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passlock W arning 2 - 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Belt Reminder 1 - 8, 2 - 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up-Shift 2 - 27, 2 - 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Y our V ehicle 4 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locks Door 2 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignit[...]

yellow blue 9-8 O dometer 2 - 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Odometer, T rip 2 - 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off - Road Recovery 4 - 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil, Engine 6 - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Pressure Light 2 - 73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overdrive, Automatic T ransaxle 2 - 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overheating Engine 5 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owner Checks and Services 7 - 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Own[...]

yellow blue 9-9 Reclining Front Seatbacks 1 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recreational V ehicle T owing 4 - 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6 - 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry System 2 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote T runk Release 2 - 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Boot 2 - 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacement Bulbs 6 - 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts 6 - 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheel 6[...]

yellow blue 9-10 Seats (Continued) Restraint Systems 1 - 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat Controls 1 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Securing a Child Restraint 1 - 46, 1 - 48, 1 - 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Gear, Automatic T ransaxle 2 - 23, 2 - 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Gear, Manual T ransaxle 2 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security System 2 - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service 6 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulletins, Ordering 8 - 1 1, 8 - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manuals, [...]

yellow blue 9-1 1 Third Gear , Automatic T ransaxle 2 - 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Third Gear, Manual T ransaxle 2 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ilt Steering Wheel 2 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ime, Setting the 3 - 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ire Chains 6 - 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ire Loading 4 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ire - Loading Information Label 4 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ires 6 - 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

yellow blue 9-12 TTY Users 8 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T urn Signal and Lane Change Signals 2 - 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever 2 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T urn Signals When T owing a Trailer 4 - 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U nderbody Flushing Service 7 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Underbody Maintenance 6 - 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up-Shift Light 2 - 27, 2 - 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V ehicle Control 4 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Damage W arnings vii . .[...]