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2004 Chevrolet Classic Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-2

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-6

Safety Belts

.............................................. 1-8

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-32

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-2

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-7

Windows

................................................. 2-14

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-29

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-31

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-18

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-36

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Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-29

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-52

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-80

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-89

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1

Customer Assistance Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index .................................................................1

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2004 Chevrolet Classic Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-6 ........... 4-29 Safety Belts ..........1-8 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, Index CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name CLASSIC are registered trademarks of General Motors A good place to look for what you need is the Index in Corporation.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. or others could be hurt.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Top Strap ............1-43 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-45 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ......1-3 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Children (LATCH System) ......1-45 Head Restraints ..........1-6 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System .........1-48 Rear Seats ............1-6...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You 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.
Page 9 Six-Way Power Driver Seat To adjust the power seat, do the following: • Move the seat forward or rearward by pushing the control toward the front or back of the vehicle. • Raise or lower the entire seat cushion by holding the control up or down.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is outboard side of the seat and move the seatback moving. to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback.
Page 11 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle the belt could go up over your abdomen. The is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job bones.
Page 12: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Folding the Seatback Your vehicle may have a split folding rear seatback. To fold down the rear seatback, do the following: Head restraints are ﬁxed on some models and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head.
Page 13 2. Once a tether is pulled, the seatback can be pushed open through the trunk, or pulled open from inside CAUTION: the vehicle. A safety belt that is improperly routed, not CAUTION: properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Page 14: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 15: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so it goes.
Page 16 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-10...
Page 17 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11...
Page 18: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be – whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 19: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident –...
Page 20: Driver Position
Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats”...
Page 21 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the belt.
Page 22 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 would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 23: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, squeeze the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt move the adjuster up just by pushing on the shoulder adjuster to the height that is right for you.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You 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. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You 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 there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 26 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You 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 strong as shoulder bones.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 28: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 29: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers 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 It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 30: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 31 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
Page 32 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 33: Center Rear Passenger Position
Center Rear Passenger Position To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-27...
Page 34: Lap Belt
Lap Belt To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. When you sit in the center seating position, you have a Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
Page 35: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 36 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the over the belt, and insert the two edges of the guide on top.
Page 37: Safety Belt Extender
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.
Page 38: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 39 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. 1-33...
Page 40 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? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
Page 41: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children CAUTION: Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes Never do this. the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a the law in every state in the United States and in lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is...
Page 42 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb.
Page 43 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 44 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. This is into consideration not only the child’s weight, necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is height and age but also whether or not the restraint...
Page 45: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 46 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 47 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 48: Where To Put The Restraint
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child Here’s why: restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor CAUTION: vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may ﬁnd these instructions on the restraint itself or in a A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be booklet, or both.
Page 49: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 50 Anchor the top strap to an anchor point speciﬁed in Top Strap Anchor Location on page 1-45. Be sure to use CAUTION: (Continued) an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will A child or others could be injured if this be placed.
Page 51: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. You’ll ﬁnd them behind the rear seat on the ﬁller panel. Do not use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger’s position because there is no place to anchor the top strap.
Page 52 Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors (A) in the rear outside seat positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 53 In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. CAUTION: To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to restraint system, each its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be seating position with the able to protect the child correctly.
Page 54: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Outside Seat Position 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2.
Page 55 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. 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. 1-49...
Page 56: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-45. See Top Strap on page 1-43 if the child restraint has one. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you’ll be using the lap belt to secure the child restraint in 4.
Page 57 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is plate and pulling it along the belt. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 2.
Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a Right Front Seat Position 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.
Page 59 Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here is why: child restraint. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the restraint in this position.
Page 60 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-54...
Page 61 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 62: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
Supplemental Restraint Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint CAUTION: System (SRS) or air bag system. Your vehicle has air bags – one air bag for the driver You can be severely injured or killed in a crash and another air bag for the right front passenger.
Page 63 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its Air bags inﬂate with great force, faster than the air bag system is designed for them. Young blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an children and infants need the protection that a inﬂating air bag, as you would be if you were child restraint system can provide.
Page 64: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-58...
Page 65 If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be CAUTION: higher. The air bag is not designed to inﬂate in rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inﬂation would not help the occupant.
Page 66: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or After an air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that the instrument panel.
Page 67 • Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about CAUTION: the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the system When an air bag inﬂates, there is dust in the air. commands air bag inﬂation and driver’s safety belt This dust could cause breathing problems for usage at deployment.
Page 68: Restraint System Check
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Restraint System Check Vehicle Checking Your Restraint Systems Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are air bag system parts in several places around Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light your vehicle.
Page 69: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new CAUTION: parts.
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Page 71: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Starting Your Engine ........2-18 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-3 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-19 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Automatic Transaxle Operation .......2-20 Parking Brake ..........2-23 Doors and Locks ..........2-7 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-24 Door Locks ............2-7 Shifting Out of Park (P) .........2-26 Power Door Locks ..........2-8...
Page 72: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 73: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System One key is used for the ignition and all other locks. If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 74: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the Operation transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: The following functions are •...
Page 75 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your (Remote Trunk Release): Press the remote trunk release button to unlock and release the trunk lid. Vehicle You can open the trunk with the transmitter when the Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h), when prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
Page 76: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter: Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless 1. Use a ﬂat object like a coin to separate the bottom entry transmitter should last about four years. half from the top half of the transmitter.
Page 77: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or remote keyless entry system, if your vehicle is equipped with this Door Locks feature. If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, only the driver’s door has a lock cylinder.
Page 78: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Delayed Locking This feature will allow the driver to delay the actual With the power door locks, locking of the vehicle. This feature will not operate if you can unlock or lock all the key is left in the ignition. See Lockout Protection the doors on your vehicle on page 2-11.
Page 79: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Mode 3: All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. Locks Mode 4: No automatic door lock or unlock. Programmable automatic power door locks are intended Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was to provide enhanced security and convenience by programmed in Mode 1.
Page 80: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear door while the security lock is on, do Your vehicle has rear door security locks that help the following: prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside.
Page 81: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection CAUTION: Lockout protection is intended to provide additional security and convenience. While any door is open and the key is in the ignition, the doors cannot be locked It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid by using the power door locks.
Page 82: Remote Trunk Release
Remote Trunk Release Emergency Trunk Release Handle Press the remote trunk release button, located on the lower left side of the instrument panel, to release the trunk lid. The remote trunk release will only work when either the ignition is off, or with the ignition in ON while either the parking brake is engaged or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Page 83 Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your items in the trunk may damage it. Use the trunk, you can order a trap-resistant trunk kit from emergency trunk release handle only to help you your dealer.
Page 84: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 85: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Window The driver’s window also has an express-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Press the rear of the switch partway, and the driver’s window will open a small amount. If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way down, the window will go all the way down.
Page 86: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it New Vehicle Break-In impossible to steal. Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate ®...
Page 87: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions A (OFF): This is the only position from which you can remove the key. It also locks your ignition and transaxle. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition.
Page 88: Starting Your Engine
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio to can damage your starter motor.
Page 89: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: Your vehicle may have this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant could cause an electrical shock.
Page 90: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: (Continued) Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is the console between the running unless you have to. If you have left the seats. engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 91 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. CAUTION: Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is running at high speed is dangerous.
Page 92 You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use Notice: Driving your vehicle if you notice that it SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as is moving slowly or not shifting gears as you you go down steep mountain roads, but then you increase speed may damage the transaxle.
Page 93: Parking Brake
Second-Gear Start Parking Brake Your vehicle is equipped with a second-gear start To set the parking brake, feature. Place the shift lever in SECOND (2) gear to push down the parking provide more traction when you are starting on ice brake pedal with your left or other slippery surfaces.
Page 94 Shifting Into Park (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 95: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock Running If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in CAUTION: the transaxle.
Page 96 Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK when the ignition is in the OFF position. In addition, you have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is ON.
Page 97: Engine Exhaust
CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: You might have exhaust coming in if: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust • Your exhaust system sounds strange or parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not different. park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other •...
Page 98: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle you ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 99: Mirrors
Mirrors Outside Remote Control Mirrors The outside remote control mirrors, if your vehicle has Manual Rearview Mirror this feature, should be adjusted so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a This mirror can be adjusted two ways.
Page 100: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 101: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area The center console has two separate storage areas. Glove Box The upper compartment, which is also the armrest, can be used to store maps, gloves, etc. To open, pull up To open, pull the handle to the left and pull the glove on the driver’s side of the lid.
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Page 103: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-2 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-29 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-4 Low Coolant Warning Light ......3-29 Other Warning Devices ........3-5 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-30 Horn .............3-5 Oil Pressure Light .........3-33 ® Tilt Wheel .............3-5 Passlock Warning Light ........3-34 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-6...
Page 104: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 105 The main components of your instrument panel are the K. Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks. See Fuses and following: Circuit Breakers on page 5-90. A. Side Window Defogger Vents. See “Defogging and L. Instrument Panel Cupholder. See Cupholder(s) on Defrosting” in Climate Control System on page 3-18. page 2-31.
Page 106: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher is located near the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off.
Page 107: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Page 108 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals 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. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 109 Headlamps (Headlamps): Turn the switch to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. AUTO: Turn the exterior lamps control to AUTO to provide for automatic operation of the headlamps, taillamps and parking lamps. For more information see “Automatic Headlamp System”...
Page 110: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps On Reminder Windshield Wiper Lever If you open the driver’s door and turn off the ignition while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. Flash-to-Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off.
Page 111: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer LO (Low Speed): Move the lever up to the ﬁrst setting past INT, for steady wiping at low speed. To wash your windshield, push in the button at the end HI (High Speed): Move the lever up to the second of the lever until the washers begin.
Page 112: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without CAUTION: keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at If you leave your cruise control on when you speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 113 Resuming a Set Speed The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it.
Page 114 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 115: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated unless you have turned the Headlamps exterior lamps control to the parking lamp or headlamp position. See “Headlamps” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6.
Page 116: Delayed Headlamps
Headlamps Off in Park (P) There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the DRL and the Automatic This feature works when the ignition is on and it is dark Headlamp System so that driving under bridges or bright outside.
Page 117: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Entry/Exit Lighting When you open any door, the dome lamp inside your Instrument Panel Brightness vehicle will go on. This lamp will fade out 10 seconds after the last door is closed, or when the ignition The thumbwheel for this is turned on after all doors have been closed.
Page 118: Accessory Power Outlets
Battery Run-Down Protection Accessory Power Outlets Your vehicle has a battery run-down protection feature With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell, visor vanity or glove box) is left on when the ignition is turned The accessory power outlet is located to the right of the off, the battery run-down protection system will...
Page 119: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not The ashtray is located at the lower part of the center of be covered by your warranty.
Page 120: Climate Controls
Climate Controls (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air may be Climate Control System directed toward the side windows. With this system you can control the heating, cooling (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 121 (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside the air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C is air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly.
Page 122: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This remove fog or frost from the rear window. can be minimized if the climate control system is used <...
Page 123: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect performance of the system.
Page 124: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that may When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on be on your vehicle.
Page 125: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle has this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.
Page 126: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in miles per The trip odometer can tell hour (mph). you how far you have driven since you last reset Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in miles.
Page 127: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Tachometer Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several...
Page 128: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 129: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two The charging system light parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still will come on when you work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need turn on the ignition, but the both parts working well.
Page 130: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is Light harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 131: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light This gage shows the This light comes on engine coolant brieﬂy when you turn temperature. your ignition ON. If this light comes on and stays on, the coolant level in your vehicle is low. See Engine Coolant on page 5-19. If the light is on along with an overheat warning, you may have a serious overheating problem, see If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the light...
Page 132: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 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 may not Check Engine Light be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
Page 133: If The Light Is On Steady
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, working, when the ignition is on and the engine is stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. not running.
Page 134: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4. Poor fuel quality will Some state/provincial and local governments have or cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 135: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light CAUTION: If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If light will stay on after you do, your engine can become so hot that it you start your engine, or come on and you will hear catches ﬁre.
Page 136: Passlock ® Warning Light
® Passlock Warning Light Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light will come on The LOW WASH light will when you turn the ignition come on brieﬂy when you to ON. The light will turn the ignition to ON. stay on until the engine starts.
Page 137: Service Vehicle Soon Light
Service Vehicle Soon Light Fuel Gage This light will come on Your fuel gage tells you brieﬂy when you turn the about how much fuel you ignition to ON. have left, when the ignition is on. It will stay on, or come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on the vehicle, such as a Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) or an automatic headlamp system malfunction.
Page 138: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to At the service station, the gas pump shuts off your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile before the gage reads full.
Page 139: Setting The Time For Radios Without Radio
Setting the Time for Radios with Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get Radio Data Systems (RDS) the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it ﬁrst.
Page 140: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, and AM. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 141 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your AUDIO: To adjust the bass or the treble, press and favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1, release the AUDIO button until BAS or TRE appears on six FM2, and six AM) by performing the following steps: the display.
Page 142 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Radio Messages AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right CAL (Calibration): Your audio system has been and the left speakers, press and release the AUDIO calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL button until BAL appears on the display. Then press and appears on the display it means that your radio has not hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound been conﬁgured properly for your vehicle and must...
Page 143 If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track. due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality The track number will appear on the display. If you of the music that has been recorded, and the way the hold the pushbutton or press it more than once, CD-R has been handled.
Page 144 CD Messages SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous track. The track number If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following will appear on the display. reasons: RCL (Recall): Press this knob to see the current track •...
Page 145: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AVOL will appear on the display.
Page 146 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1, and AM. The display will show your selection. six FM2, and six AM) by performing the following steps: TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations.
Page 147 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the bass or the treble, push and AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO the display.
Page 148: Using Rds
Using RDS DISPL (Display): Press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only and the name of the program (if available).
Page 149: Rds Messages
BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency INFO (Information): If the current station has a allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the message, the information symbol will appear on the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on display.
Page 150: Playing A Cassette Tape
Radio Messages TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned CAL ERR (Calibration Error): This message is radio station you will hear it. displayed when the radio has not been calibrated properly for the vehicle.
Page 151 While the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUDIO and 2 NEXT: Your tape must have at least three seconds of SEEK controls just as you do for the radio. The display silence between each selection for next to work. Press will show TAPE and an arrow showing which side of this pushbutton to go to the next selection on the tape.
Page 152: Cassette Tape Messages
Cassette Tape Messages SEEK : The right arrow is the same as the NEXT pushbutton, and the left arrow is the same as the CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on PREV pushbutton. If the arrows are held or pressed the radio display, the tape will not play because of more than once, the player will continue moving forward one of the following errors.
Page 153: Cd Adapter Kits
CD Adapter Kits If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit ignition or radio the CD will start playing where it with your cassette tape player after disabling the stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
Page 154 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to previous track if the current track has been playing advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six track has been playing for more than eight seconds, times the normal playing speed.
Page 155 CD Messages DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display. To change what is normally CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press this and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the knob until you see the display you want, then hold this...
Page 156: Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-Rds Radios)
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Understanding Radio Reception Radios) ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, radio. The feature works automatically by learning especially at night. The longer range, however, can a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN).
Page 157: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player The broken tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause from being ejected, use the following steps: reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism.
Page 158: Care Of Your Cds
Fixed Mast Antenna After you clean the player, press and hold the cassette eject button for two seconds to reset the clean tape timer. The radio will display TP DECK CLEANED The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car washes to show the indicator was reset.
Page 159 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-19 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-20 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-21 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-22 Braking ............4-6 Winter Driving ..........4-23 Steering ............4-9...
Page 160: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving Your Vehicle task — such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for something on the ﬂoor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even Defensive Driving cause a collision, with resulting injury.
Page 161 Police records show that almost half of all motor According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) these deaths are the result of someone who was bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC drinking and driving.
Page 162 It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC would be close to 0.12 percent.
Page 163: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle CAUTION: You 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 Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. the places where the tires meet the road.
Page 164: Braking
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 Braking action involves perception time and longer brake life. reaction time. If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brake First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 165 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what accordingly.
Page 166: Braking In Emergencies
Using Anti-Lock If you do not have anti-lock, use a “squeeze” braking technique. This will give you maximum braking Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal while maintaining steering control. You can do this by down ﬁrmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, pressure.
Page 167: Steering
Steering Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control systems — steering and braking — have to do their work Power Steering where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can If you lose power steering assist because the engine demand too much of those places.
Page 168: Steering In Emergencies
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.
Page 169: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
Page 170 • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one start your left lane change signal before moving out thing, following too closely reduces your area of of the right lane to pass.
Page 171: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, Let us review what driving experts say about what your vehicle may straighten out.
Page 172: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you can not see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 173: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
Page 174 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy going through some car washes can cause problems, rain can make it harder to see road signs and too.
Page 175: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 176: City Driving
City Driving 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.
Page 177: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 178: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you Expect to move slightly slower at night. must start when you are not fresh —...
Page 179: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? all windows clean inside and outside? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it •...
Page 180: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are 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.
Page 181: Winter Driving
Winter Driving CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 182: Driving On Snow Or Ice
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. You will have a lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 183 But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. is about freezing (32°F;...
Page 184 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You 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: •...
Page 185 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. You can not see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 186: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine CAUTION: again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible.
Page 187: Towing
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Towing First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back Towing Your Vehicle and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Page 188: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing Dinghy Towing To tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle follow these steps: behind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy towing”...
Page 189 4. To prevent your battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following fuses from the driver’s side instrument panel fuse block: A) Wiper, G) Powertrain Control Module and J) Body Function Control Module. See “Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver’s Side)” in Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-90 for location of these fuses.
Page 190: Loading Your Vehicle
Dolly Towing Loading Your Vehicle To tow your vehicle with a dolly and two wheels on the It is very important to know how much weight your ground, follow these steps: vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options.
Page 191: Tire And Loading Information Label
Tire and Loading Information Label Example 1 Example 2 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight A. Vehicle Capacity Weight The Tire and Loading Information label shows the seating capacity and the total weight your vehicle can properly carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight. If your vehicle has the Tire and Loading Information label, Example 1, the label is attached to the center pillar, near the driver’s door latch.
Page 192: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
The Tire and Loading Information label also gives you 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of the size and recommended inﬂation pressure for cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the the factory-installed, original equipment tires on your “XXX”...
Page 193 Example 1 Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 1 = for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg)
Page 194 Certiﬁcation Label Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) The Certiﬁcation label is also found on the rear edge of for Example 3 = the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacity Subtract Occupant of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Weight 200 lbs...
Page 195 CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can in a crash.
Page 196: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that CAUTION: appears later in this section.
Page 197: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle or advice, or you can write us at: wear in at the heavier loads. Chevrolet Customer Assistance • Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. P.O. Box 33170...
Page 198: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 199: Safety Chains
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Safety Chains Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit You should always attach chains between your vehicle for cold tires. You will ﬁnd these numbers on the and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the Tire-Loading Information label at the rear edge of the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to driver’s door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
Page 200: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. You will need more passing distance up ahead when Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal to know your rig.
Page 201: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Parking on Hills When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need additional wiring. Check with your dealer. The arrows on your CAUTION: instrument panel will ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers you are about to turn, You really should not park your vehicle, with a change lanes or stop.
Page 202: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you are pulling a trailer. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down Services on page 6-4 for more on this.
Page 203 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Brakes ............5-34 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Battery ............5-38 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Jump Starting ..........5-39 Vehicle ............5-4 Bulb Replacement ..........5-45 Fuel ..............5-4 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-45 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4 Headlamps ..........5-45 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Front Turn Signal Lamps .......5-47...
Page 204 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ..........5-80 Electrical System ..........5-89 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-80 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-89 Care of Safety Belts ........5-83 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-89 Weatherstrips ..........5-83 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........5-89 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-83 Power Windows and Other Power Options ..5-89 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-85 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-90...
Page 205: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to will want to use the proper service manual. It tells be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer you much more about how to service your vehicle than for all your service needs.
Page 206: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your
Fuel CAUTION: (Continued) Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” Gasoline Octane fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 break or fall off.
Page 207: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission which were developed by automobile manufacturers Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Charter which is available from the Alliance of speciﬁcations.
Page 208: Additives
Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline are now required to contain additives that will help whether the fuel contains MMT.
Page 209: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 210 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 211: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container When you put the fuel 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 CAUTION: installed.
Page 212: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle located inside the vehicle to the left of the parking brake. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the secondary hood release handle clockwise before lifting the hood.
Page 213 4. Release the hood prop Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are rod from its retainer on properly. Lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood and put the hood prop prop. Then let the hood drop from about 8 to 12 inches into the slot marked (20 to 30 cm) above the vehicle to latch fully.
Page 214: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, you’ll see the following: 5-12...
Page 215: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System on page 5-25. Checking Engine Oil B. Ground. See Jump Starting on page 5-39. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” in It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you Engine Oil on page 5-13.
Page 216: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil What Kind of Engine Oil to Use If the oil is at or below the MIN mark, then you will need Look for two things: to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the •...
Page 217 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 218: Engine Oil Additives
® GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to your vehicle. break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change your oil and ﬁlter If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months —...
Page 219: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and replace every 30,000 miles (50 000 km). If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change. The engine air cleaner/ﬁlter is located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 220 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter CAUTION: To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake ﬁlter to release loose dust Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter and dirt. If the ﬁlter remains “caked” with dirt, a new ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 221: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. A The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. If a DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership service to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Page 222 What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage warranty.
Page 223: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning 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 pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
Page 224: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the coolant loss and possible engine damage may engine is cool.
Page 225: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your 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.
Page 226: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can indicate a serious problem.
Page 227: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: 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.
Page 228 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not 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.
Page 229: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
® Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as cause premature engine, heater core or radiator follows: corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) CAUTION: or 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst.
Page 230 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning.
Page 231 2. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about two or two and one-half turns. If you hear a CAUTION: hiss, wait for that to stop. This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot 3.
Page 232 5. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start 4. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper to the hash mark on the label. Wait about ﬁve radiator hose getting hot.
Page 233: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid 6. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. See your dealer, if necessary. 5-31...
Page 234: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid What to Use See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 To determine what kind of ﬂuid to use, see Part D: for reservoir location. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-22. Always use the proper ﬂuid. Failure to use the proper It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
Page 235: Adding Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow The windshield washer the manufacturer’s instructions for adding ﬂuid reservoir is located in water. the engine compartment • Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. on the driver’s side of Water can cause the solution to freeze and the vehicle.
Page 236: Brakes
Brakes 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 Brake Fluid normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the ﬂuid level goes back up.
Page 237: What To Add
When your brake ﬂuid falls to a low level, your brake CAUTION: warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on With the wrong kind of ﬂuid in your brake page 3-27. system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all.
Page 238: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads applied.
Page 239: Brake Pedal Travel
Brake Pedal Travel Replacing Brake System Parts See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in parts have to be of top quality and work well together if pedal travel.
Page 240: Battery
Battery CAUTION: Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ® ACDelco battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas ®...
Page 241: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it vehicle.
Page 242 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could CAUTION: be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. Using a match near a battery can cause battery 3.
Page 243 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 244 7. Don’t let the other end 8. Now connect the black touch metal. Connect it negative (−) cable to to the positive (+) the negative (−) terminal of the good terminal of the good battery. Use a remote battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 245 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle.
Page 246 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 247: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps For bulb types, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-50. For any bulb changing procedures not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 248 1. Open the hood. 4. Unclip the wiring harness and twist the socket less than one-quarter turn counterclockwise and 2. Carefully pull directly up on the two latches to remove it. unhook the lamp assembly. 5. Gently wiggle the bulb from the socket. Replace the 3.
Page 249: Front Turn Signal Lamps
Front Turn Signal Lamps 3. Remove the old bulb and replace it with a new one. 4. Turn the socket back into place. 5. Return the lamp assembly to its original position. Be sure to line up the holes in the lamp assembly to the round ends of the mounting pins.
Page 250: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps 2. Unscrew the fastener located on the inside of and Back-up Lamps the trunk at the rear of the vehicle. 3. Gently pull back the trunk trim. A. Rear Turn Signal Lamp B. Taillamp/Stoplamp C. Back-Up Lamp 1.
Page 251 4. Remove the three plastic wing nuts. 5. Pull out the taillamp assembly to expose the backplate. 5-49...
Page 252: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-Up/Rear Turn 3156 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Interior Mounted) Front Parking/Turn 3157A or 3157NA Front Sidemarker High-Beam Headlamp 9005 Low-Beam Headlamp 9006 Tail/Stoplamp 3057 For any bulb not listed here, contact your dealer. 6. Carefully remove the backplate by gently pulling up on the two upper and two lower tabs.
Page 253: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See At Least Twice a Year on page 6-17 for more information. For the proper type and length, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-95.
Page 254: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions • Overinﬂated tires are more likely to be about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, cut, punctured or broken by a sudden see your GM Warranty booklet for details.
Page 255 (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 256 (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance.
Page 257 (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or (E) Tire Inﬂation: The temporary use tire or compact temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately spare tire should be inﬂated to 60 psi (420 kPa). 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven For more information on tire pressure and inﬂation see at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h).
Page 258: Tire Size
Tire Size (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. The following illustration shows an example of a typical (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates passenger car tire size. the tire height-to-width measurements.
Page 259 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing without passengers and cargo. outward on each square inch of the tire.
Page 260 Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire.
Page 261: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. The tire and loading information label, shows the correct Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes inﬂation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. called “wear bars,” that show across the tread of a tire “Cold”...
Page 262: When To Check
When to Check Tire Inspection and Rotation Check your tires once a month or more. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).
Page 263 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 where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 264: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires • The tire has a bump, bulge or split. • The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that One way to tell when it’s can’t be repaired well because of the size or time for new tires is to location of the damage.
Page 265: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading CAUTION: Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the The following information relates to the system...
Page 266 Treadwear Temperature – A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled representing the tire’s resistance to the generation conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 267: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life for your vehicle.
Page 268: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains Notice: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains CAUTION: that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is possible with the ends securely fastened.
Page 269: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” 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. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 270: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn 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.
Page 271: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. remove it. Then lift off the adapter 1. Turn the center retainer and remove the nut on the compact compact spare tire.
Page 272 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen the plastic nut caps. You may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen them. Do not pry off wheel covers or center caps that have plastic wheel nut caps.
Page 273 If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap without 3. Use the wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t plastic wheel nut caps, gently pry on the edge of remove them yet. the plastic wheel trim to remove it from the wheel to ﬁnd the wheel nuts.
Page 274 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. 4. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it ﬁts ﬁrmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the ﬂat tire.
Page 275 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 276 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: (Continued) mounting surfaces and spare wheel. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;...
Page 277 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wrench 9. Install the compact spare tire. Put the wheel nuts counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. back on with the cone end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand or with the wrench until the wheel is held against the hub.
Page 278 11. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: (Continued) sequence, as shown. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque speciﬁcation. See “Capacities and Speciﬁcations” in the Index for wheel nut torque speciﬁcation.
Page 279: Storing The Flat Tire And Tools
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 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. Store the ﬂat tire in the compact spare tire compartment.
Page 280: Storing The Spare Tire And Tools
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 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 tire is for temporary use only.
Page 281: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire 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 Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Page 282: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some • Alcohol are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a •...
Page 283: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), • egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine Clean up stains as soon as you can — before and blood can be removed as follows: they set.
Page 284: Cleaning Vinyl
Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones may have to do this more than once.
Page 285: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. CAUTION: Washing Your Vehicle Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it may severely weaken them.
Page 286: Finish Care
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car surfaces to remove foreign matter. washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.”...
Page 287: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Sheet Metal Damage Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.
Page 288: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing control can collect on the underbody. If these are not the following products. removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion...
Page 289 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) (cont’d) Description Usage Description Usage Removes dirt and grime Medium foaming Chrome and Wire Wheel from chrome wheels and shampoo. Cleans and Cleaner wire wheel covers. Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. Biodegradable and Removes dust, phosphate free.
Page 290: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, speciﬁcations Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label on the bottom of your spare tire cover.
Page 291: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal Add-On Electrical Equipment 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 Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it ﬁxed.
Page 292: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The instrument panel fuse blocks are located at each end of the instrument The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from panel. To access short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers the fuses, open the fuse and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself.
Page 293: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage (Driver’s Side) Air Bag Body Function Control Module Your vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) features listed. Door Locks Body Function Control Module/Instrument Panel Cluster MICRO RELAY Remote Trunk Release TRUNK REL CIRCUIT...
Page 294 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage (Passenger’s Side) Instrument Panel Lights, Brightness Control Cruise Control Switches Climate Control System Cruise Control Fog Lamps (If Equipped) Interior Lamps, Body Function Control Module Radio Sunroof (If Equipped) CIRCUIT BRKR Power Windows PWR WNDWS MICRO RELAY Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
Page 295 Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage Ignition Switch The engine compartment fuse block is located on the Right Electrical Center-Fog Lamps driver’s side of the vehicle, near the engine air (If Equipped), Radio, Body Function cleaner/ﬁlter. See Engine Compartment Overview on Control Module, Interior Lamps page 5-12 for more information on location.
Page 296 Relays Usage Fuses Usage Not Used Ignition System Fuel Pump Back-Up Lamps, Shift Lock Control System Automatic Headlamp System Horn Automatic Headlamp System Horn Parking Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Climate Control System Canister Purge Valve, PCM, Fuses Usage Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Heated Oxygen Sensor 23–32 Spare Fuse Holder...
Page 297: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-22 for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual. Capacities Capacities Application...
Page 298: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. ® Part GM Part No. ACDelco Part No. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25098845 A1172C Engine Oil Filter 24460713 PF2244G Spark Plugs 25337472 (Platinum Plug) 41–981 (Platinum Plug) Windshield Wiper Blades...
Page 299 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Twice a Year ........6-17 Introduction ...........6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-17 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-20 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Boot and Seal Inspection ......6-20 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4...
Page 300: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and Introduction recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and working condition. Any damage caused by failure change as recommended.
Page 301: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: condition.
Page 302: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service In this part are scheduled maintenance services which people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 303: Selecting The Right Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule Short Trip/City Intervals First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). schedule to follow: Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Page 304: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Follow this scheduled maintenanceonly if none of the Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Maintenance are true.
Page 305 Footnotes 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify Rotate tires.
Page 306 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 307 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 308 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 309 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Service. Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Replace spark plugs.
Page 310: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Maintenance Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Service. (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles Rotate tires.
Page 311 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service.
Page 312 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service.
Page 313 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Service.
Page 314: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield Listed in this part are owner checks and services washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-32 for further help ensure the safety, dependability and emission details.
Page 315: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Automatic Transaxle Inspection It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. A Restraint System Check transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. Check for leaks. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Page 316: Starter Switch Check
Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle When you are doing this inspection, the moves, you or others could be injured. vehicle could move suddenly.
Page 317: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position. •...
Page 318: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Exhaust System Inspection Maintenance Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which each spring and fall).
Page 319: Engine Cooling System Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, ﬁttings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the chaﬁng, etc.
Page 320: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part Power Steering No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada System Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part 89021186). number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your ® Automatic DEXRON -III Automatic...
Page 321: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 322 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-24...
Page 323 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-11 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-11 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..7-11 Users ............7-4 Service Publications Ordering Information ..7-11 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 324: Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to the windshield.) your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your • Dealership name and location vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 325: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center 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 The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 326: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes Fax Number: 313-381-0022 to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to From U.S. Virgin Islands: Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022...
Page 327: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Overseas – Customer Assistance GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and This program, available to Caribbean Islands/Countries qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin toward aftermarket driver or Islands) –...
Page 328: Roadside Assistance Program
Chevrolet is excited to announce the Plus: establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 2004 Chevrolet, membership • FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer in Roadside Assistance is free. from a legal roadway) Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, •...
Page 329: Courtesy Transportation
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or Chevrolet has always exempliﬁed quality and value in discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care at any time.
Page 330: Plan Ahead When Possible
When your vehicle requires warranty service, you Warranty service can generally be completed while you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet By scheduling a service appointment and advising helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several your service consultant of your transportation needs, transportation options.
Page 331: Additional Program Information
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Information When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight Courtesy Transportation is available during the warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 332: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Records
Vehicle Data Collection and Event To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. Data Records GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a •...
Page 333: Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could Chevrolet Motor Division cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic P.O. Box 33170 Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying Detroit, MI 48232-5170 General Motors.
Page 334: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Current and Past Model Order Forms Case Unit Repair Manual Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, This manual provides information on unit repair service please specify year and model name of the vehicle. procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Page 335 Audio System(s) ..........3-36 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-55 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-16 Care of Your CD Player ....... 3-56 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-33 Care of Your CDs ........3-56 Additional Program Information ......7-9 Chime Level Adjustment .......
Page 336 Body Lubrication Service ........6-17 Care of Brake Safety Belts ..........5-83 Parking ............2-23 Your Cassette Tape Player ......3-55 System Inspection ........6-21 Your CD Player ........... 3-56 System Warning Light ........3-27 Your CDs ........... 3-56 Brake Adjustment ..........5-37 Cassette Tape Messages .........
Page 337 Child Restraints (cont.) Compact Spare Tire ........5-79 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Control of a Vehicle .......... 4-5 Seat Position ........... 1-48 Coolant Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Engine Temperature Gage ......3-29 Seat Position ...........
Page 338 Driving (cont.) Hill and Mountain Roads ......4-22 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ......3-13 In Rain and on Wet Roads ......4-15 Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Winter ............4-23 Defogging and Defrosting ......... 3-20 Driving On Grades .......... 4-43 Delayed Headlamps ........3-14 Driving on Snow or Ice ........
Page 339 Engine (cont.) Finish Damage ..........5-85 Coolant Temperature Gage ......3-29 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-56 Cooling System Inspection ......6-21 Flash-to-Pass Feature ........3-8 Engine Compartment Overview ...... 5-12 Flat Tire ............5-67 Exhaust ............. 2-27 Flat Tire, Changing ......... 5-68 Oil .............
Page 340 Highway Hypnosis ........... 4-21 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-22 Gage Hitches ............4-41 Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-29 Hood Fuel ............3-35 Release ............. 5-10 Speedometer ..........3-24 Horn ............... 3-5 Tachometer ..........3-25 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ..5-27 Garment Hooks ..........
Page 341 Inspection Brake System ..........6-21 Lamps Engine Cooling System ........ 6-21 Exterior ............3-13 Exhaust System .......... 6-20 Interior ............3-15 Fuel System ..........6-20 Lap Belt ............1-28 Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....... 6-20 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........1-14, 1-24 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle LATCH System Boot and Seal .........
Page 342 Locks Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Delayed Locking ........... 2-8 How This Section is Organized ....... 6-3 Door ............2-7 Introduction ..........6-2 Leaving Your Vehicle ........2-11 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ..6-12 Lockout Protection ........2-11 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Power Door ..........
Page 343 Mirrors Outside Manual Rearview Mirror ........ 2-29 Convex Mirror ..........2-30 Outside Convex Mirror ......... 2-30 Power Mirrors ..........2-30 Outside Power Mirrors ........2-30 Remote Controls Mirrors ....... 2-29 Outside Remote Control Mirrors ..... 2-29 Overseas – Customer Assistance ......7-5 MyGMLink.com ..........
Page 344 Plan Ahead When Possible ........ 7-8 Radios (cont.) Playing a Cassette Tape ........3-48 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Playing a CD ......... 3-40, 3-51 Systems (RDS) ........3-37 Playing the Radio ........3-38, 3-43 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Power .............
Page 345 Reporting Safety Defects Safety Belts (cont.) General Motors ........... 7-11 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children United States Government ......7-11 and Small Adults ........1-29 Restraint System Check ........6-17 Rear Seat Passengers ......... 1-23 Checking Your Restraint Systems ....1-62 Right Front Passenger Position ......
Page 346 Service (cont.) Storage Publications Ordering Information ....7-11 Garment Hooks ........... 2-31 Vehicle Soon Light ........3-35 Storage Areas Service Bulletins ..........7-12 Center Console Storage Area ......2-31 Service Manuals ..........7-11 Cupholder(s) ..........2-31 Setting Preset Stations ......3-39, 3-44 Glove Box ..........
Page 347 Tire Inﬂation Check ......... 6-16 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Tire Sidewall Labeling ........5-52 Repair Manual ..........7-12 Tire Size ............5-56 Transportation Options ........7-8 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ......5-57 Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit ........2-13 Tires ............. 5-52 Trip Odometer ..........
Page 348 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data When to Add Engine Oil ........5-14 Records ............. 7-10 When to Change Engine Oil ......5-16 Vehicle Identiﬁcation When to Check ..........5-60 Number (VIN) ..........5-88 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ....5-32 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....

Chevrolet 2004 Classic Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Quick Links

Chapters

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