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  • Page 3 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8- 10.
  • Page 4 “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Chevrolet, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in owner can use it.
  • Page 5 Louis Chevrolet, the other half the team, at the wheel o f his experimental “Classic Six, ’’ which entered production in 1912. That year 2999 vehicles were produced. The dynamic William Durant shified gears from making carriages to making cars, forming half the team that gave birth to Chevrolet.
  • Page 6 In 1932 Chevrolet introduced the Synchro-Mesh transmission and ofleered a host of accessories including such niceties as a clock! The legacy o f America's favorite began in 1953, when 319 hand-assembled 1 I L , sportscar white Corvettes launched the...
  • Page 7 327 V8..The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public and was powered by an available fuel-injected V8. Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition of quality and value. . , .
  • Page 8 How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
  • Page 9 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: would not be covered NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. notice area, we tell about something can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage by your warranty, and be costly.
  • Page 10 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT UNLOCK...
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1-22 Right Front Passenger Position 1-22 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 1-28 Rear Seat Passengers seats in your Chevrolet and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also 1-3 1 1-33 1-35 1-37 1-45 1-48...
  • Page 12 Seats Seat Controls r---d This section tells you about the seats adjust them and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 13 Your Cavalier will be equipped with following passenger seat adjusters. Slide the lever under the passenger's seat to the right unlock Slide the seat where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place.
  • Page 14 Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position. But don't have a seatback reclined Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
  • Page 15 up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could receiving neck or other injuries.
  • Page 16 Easy Entry Seat (If Equipped) If an easy entry right front seat isn’t locked, can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injured. After you’ve used it, be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked.
  • Page 17: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

    To close the seat, push the seatback up to its original position. Check to ensure the seatback is in its original position and securely latched by pulling forward on the top of the seatback. Move any obstructions in the compartment. trunk Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts...
  • Page 18 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
  • Page 19 Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. Put someone on...
  • Page 20 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. doesn't stop. real vehicle, could the windshield 1-10...
  • Page 21 or the safety belts! or the instrument panel With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-11...
  • Page 22: Here Are Questions Many People Ask About

    Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers &: 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 23: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Chevrolet, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection, First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has.
  • Page 24 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”...
  • Page 25 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
  • Page 26 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-hOr Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, squeeze the release button and move the adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide, After you move the adjuster to where you want try to move it down without squeezing the release but!
  • Page 27 &= What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. You can be seriously hurt jour 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.
  • Page 28 &: What's wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. You can be seriously injured if your 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 29 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
  • Page 30 &: What’s wrong with this? t-t- The belt is twisted across the body. You can be seriously injured by a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask fix it.
  • Page 31: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
  • Page 32: Right Front Passenger Position

    This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) bag system. Your Chevrolet has two a i r bags driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system:...
  • Page 33 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags.
  • Page 34 How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where are the air bags? The driver’s a i r bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
  • Page 35 If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air...
  • Page 36 How does an air bag restrain? moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
  • Page 37 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your...
  • Page 38: Rear Seat Passengers

    Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
  • Page 39 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”...
  • Page 40 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If belt would apply force at your abdomen.
  • Page 41: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
  • Page 42 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.
  • Page 43: Center Passenger Position

    4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides.
  • Page 44 Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-34 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
  • Page 45: Children

    Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
  • Page 46 Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: heavy you can’t hold it. at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-110. will suddenly become a 240-1b.
  • Page 47: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
  • Page 48 If your vehicle is not a convertible and you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Chevrolet dealer to put one in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.
  • Page 49 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint.
  • Page 50 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-40 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint.
  • Page 51 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You’ll be using the lap belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt.
  • Page 52 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. 7.
  • Page 53 A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint the rear seat.
  • Page 54 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-44 6. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint.
  • Page 55: Larger Children

    Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.
  • Page 56 1-46 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, small that the shoulder belt is but the child is...
  • Page 57 Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
  • Page 58: 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 59 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
  • Page 60 Keys CAUTION: Leaving young 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 power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
  • Page 61 When a new Chevrolet is delivered, the dealer removes the key tag from the key, and gives it to the first owner. Each tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys.
  • Page 62 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a...
  • Page 63 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. Your Chevrolet is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside.
  • Page 64 If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set the locks from the inside. Then get out and close the door. Keyless Entry Ss; If your Chevrolet has this option, you can lock and 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 supplied with your vehicle.
  • Page 65 Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. If you’re still having trouble, see your Chevrolet dealer or a qualified technician for service. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
  • Page 66 Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
  • Page 67 Replacing the Battery in the Keyless Entry System Transmitter To replace the battery in the transmitter: 1. Use a small coin or flathead screwdriver to separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter. 2. Remove the battery and replace it with the new one. Make sure the positive side of the battery faces down.
  • Page 68 Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Chevrolet has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
  • Page 69 When you park your Chevrolet and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
  • Page 70 New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive any one speed for the first 500 miles (805 km). slow Don’t make full-throttle starts.
  • Page 71 (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. In the instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical power. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle.
  • Page 72 To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your O W position.
  • Page 73 Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
  • Page 74 Your 2.4 Liter Engine Starting 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
  • Page 75 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Engine 2 . 4 L In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine 2 . 2 L Engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
  • Page 76 Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Chevrolet dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
  • Page 77 Three-Speed Automatic Transaxle N D 3 2 1 8 8 8 8 8 Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the...
  • Page 78 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position. If you cannot shift...
  • Page 79 Forward Gears (3-Speed) DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.
  • Page 80 Forward Gears (4-Speed) AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the four-speed automatic transaxle. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 h / h ) , accelerator all the way down.
  • Page 81 FIRST (1): position gives you even more power (but This lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (l), the transaxle won’t shift into fxst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
  • Page 82 Here's how to operate your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into HRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you're going less than 20 mph (32 If you've come to a complete km/h).
  • Page 83 Shift Speeds you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. And you could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift from FIFTH (5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1). Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) If you have a manual transaxle, you have an UP-SHIFT light.
  • Page 84 Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down pull up the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
  • Page 85 Shifting Into PARK (P) +ovatic Tran;.-!e Yodels Only) 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 86 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
  • Page 87 Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Chevrolet has brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
  • Page 88 Parking Over Things That Burn 'Lnmings that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Er9aust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or smell.
  • Page 89 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).
  • Page 90 Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window. Power Windows (If Equipped) With power windows, switches on the center console control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, in four-door models, each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own window.
  • Page 91 Tilt Steering Wheel (If Equipped) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.
  • Page 92 lhrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a move the lever all the way up or down. turn, When the turn...
  • Page 93 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are this light on the instrument panel also will be on.
  • Page 94 For a single wiper cycle, press the stalk down until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. For more cycles, hold the wiper stalk down longer. For fixed delay wiper cycles, move the wiper switch to DELAY for wiper cycles with a fixed time delay between them.
  • Page 95 Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the wiper symbol on it toward you one time. The wipers will clear . .. the window and then either stop or return speed. If’you had no speed selected, the wipers will stop. CAUTION: In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed.
  • Page 96 Cruise Control (If Equipped) With cruise control, you can maintain a speed k m h ) 25 mph (40 or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
  • Page 97 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use 1.
  • Page 98 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 h / h ) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to RIA for about a half second.
  • Page 99 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
  • Page 100 Parking Lamps This position will turn on the following: Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps This position will turn on the following: Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights T u r n the band clockwise all the way to turn the lamps off. Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver’s door with the ignition off and the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime.
  • Page 101 A flashing DRL telltale indicates a possible burned out headlamp, or that the vehicle may need service to repair a stuck DRL relay. When the are on, only your high-beam headlamps will be at reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either.
  • Page 102 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by turning the dial up or down. Turn the dial up all the way to turn on the interior courtesy lamps. Illuminated Entry When you open either front door, or open a rear door, the lamps inside your vehicle will go on.
  • Page 103 To turn on, press the switch. Press the switch again to turn off. Battery Saver Your Chevrolet is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, dome, glove box, etc.) is left on and the ignition is turned OFF, the battery rundown protection system will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes.
  • Page 104 To reactivate the interior lamps, either: The ignition must be turned on, The activated lamp switch must be turned off, then on, OR A front door must be opened. The battery rundown protection feature will also be activated when any door is left open. If your vehicle is left with the ignition off for over 24 days, the battery power to the clock and audio system will turn off to reduce the battery drain.
  • Page 105 Manual Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Adjust the driver’s side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver’s door. To adjust your passenger’s side mirror, sit in the driver’s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror The mirror is a spring-loaded breakaway design.
  • Page 106 Convex Outside 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. 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 107 Convenience Net (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside the back wall of trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
  • Page 108 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself. NOTICE: Don’t hold cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready.
  • Page 109 Press and hold the front of the switch to close the glass panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your Chevrolet has an electrical failure. Convertible Top (If Equipped) The following steps explain the proper operation of your convertible top.
  • Page 110 Lowering Your Convertible Top Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). Turn the ignition to the RUN position. Lower the side door windows to avoid wear to the weatherstrips.
  • Page 111 Installing the Boot 6. Rotate the latch handle up to the locked position. 1. From inside the vehicle, pull the tab on the rear seat to fold down the seat. See “Fold-Down Rear Seat” in the Index. 2. Open the trunk and remove both boot side covers. Leave the trunk open.
  • Page 112 3. Install the boot side cover by inserting the tab (A) on the underside of the cover into the slot (B) at the top of the quarter trim panel. Place the rear flap of the boot side cover in the lid opening, aligning the trunk eyelet (C) over the boot snap ball stud (D).
  • Page 113 5. Pull the boot center cover from behind the rear seatback and place it over the inner sides of the boot side covers and the lowered top. 6. Go to the rear of the vehicle. Place the boot center cover along the trunk lid opening. Align one snap on the corner of the boot to the ball stud and push forward.
  • Page 114 nemoving the Boot 1. Set the parking brake shift your automatic PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 2. Open the trunk and leave it open. 3. From inside the vehicle, fold down the rear seatback. See “Fold-Down Rear Seat”...
  • Page 115 5 . Unsnap both boot side cover snaps the side of the quarter trim panel. Lift the side cover eyelet (C) at the rear of the side (E and F) from boot cover from the snap ball stud (D). Raise the back of the boot side cover to unhook the tab (A) from the slot (B) in the quarter same on the other side.
  • Page 116 Raising the Convertible Top 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK or your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 2. Turn the ignition to RUN. 3. Lower the door windows to avoid wear to the weatherstrips. 4.
  • Page 117 Lowering the Top Manually NOTICE: Do not attempt to lower the top manually damage to the vehicle will occur. If the top raise or lower completely, see “Raising the Top Manually” following. Raising the Top Manually If your vehicle loses power, or something else happens that prevents you from raising the top electrically, you may need to raise the top manually.
  • Page 118 Convertible Bypass Switch 2-60 4. Press the bypass switch down to the EMERGENCY OVERRIDE position. The switch is located under the shelf panel on the driver’s side in the trunk. 5. Remove the top boot as described in Steps 1 through 9 in “Removing the Boot”...
  • Page 119 '8. Raise the top until it is all the way up. Line up the 9. Pull down on the top and rotate the latch handle up to lock the convertible top. Be sure the top is top so the pins are even with the holes. latched securely.
  • Page 120 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...
  • Page 121 Your instrument panel 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 is left The main components your instrument panel are: 1. Instrument Panel Intensity Control 2.
  • Page 122 Instrument Panel Clusters Your Chevrolet is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which include indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle.
  • Page 123 Optional Cluster...
  • Page 124 (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your Chevrolet has a tamper resistant odometer. see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know that someone has probably tried to turn it back, so the numbers may not be true.
  • Page 125 Tachometer (If Equipped) The tachometer displays the NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them.
  • Page 126 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will come on and stay on also for about 20 seconds, then it...
  • Page 127 Brake System Warning Light Your Chevrolet’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well.
  • Page 128 Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Chevrolet needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
  • Page 129 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped) With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
  • Page 130 Enhanced Traction System Active Light When your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin, this light will come on. Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System TRAC active light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin.
  • Page 131 See the Index under “Engine Coolant’’ and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Chevrolet is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.
  • Page 132 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls work as well, your fuel economy may not be good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 133 If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
  • Page 134 Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or conze when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem.
  • Page 135 Passlock Warning Light This light will come on when you turn the key toward the START position. THEFT SYSTEM If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see “Passlock” in the Index. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock system.
  • Page 136 Fuel Gage When the ignition is on, your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left. E ‘ When the indicator nears EMPTY fuel left, but you should get more soon. little Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F).
  • Page 137 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Chevrolet. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls...
  • Page 138: Comfort Controls

    Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. The optional climate control system with air conditioning uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. With these systems, you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.
  • Page 139 BI-LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and ' ! ! directs it two ways. Some air is directed through the instrument panel outlets. Most of the air is directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost and window vents.
  • Page 140 Temperature Knob The center knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system. Turn this knob toward red (clockwise) for warmer air. Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) for cooler air. Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow.
  • Page 141: Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning (If Equipped) On very hot days, open the windows long enough inside escape. This reduces the time it takes for your a i r vehicle to cool down, which should help fuel economy. For quick cool-down on very hot days, use MAX with the temperature knob all the way in the blue area.
  • Page 142: Ventilation System

    Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving.
  • Page 143: Defogging And Defrosting Windows 3-21

    Defogging and Defrosting Windows Your system has settings for clearing the front and side windows. To defrost the windows quickly, use DEFROST with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean, use DEFOG. To defog the side windows, set the right control to BI-LEVEL and the fan control to the highest setting.
  • Page 144: Audio Systems

    Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
  • Page 145 Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM and FM. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there.
  • Page 146: Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player

    Setting the Tone BASS: Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers.
  • Page 147 Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there.
  • Page 148 Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound the left right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers.
  • Page 149 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn counterclockwise to decrease volume. The faster the PWR-VOL knob is rotated, the quicker the radio goes to maximum.
  • Page 150 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. 3. Tune in the desired station, 4.
  • Page 151 Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise for the right speakers and counterclockwise for the left speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for the rear speakers.
  • Page 152 NEXT (3): Press this button or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection on the tape. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work.
  • Page 153 CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, the ignition must be on. Turn your radio off. Press TAPE AUX and hold for three seconds.
  • Page 154 RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being played. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds. SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
  • Page 155 P.SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds. The radio will scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons, except those stations with weak reception. The AUTO TONE setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen.
  • Page 156 Playing a Comuact Disc Insert a disc parrway into the slot, label side up, The player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. The display will show CD and the CD symbol. If you’re driving on a very rough road the disc may not play and ERR (error) may appear the display.
  • Page 157: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the ignition system, the disc will start playing where it was EJECT stopped. If press but don't remove the disc, the player will pull the disc back in to protect it after about one minute.
  • Page 158 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss your Enter secret code as follows; pause 15 seconds between steps: 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. Press MN and 000 will appear Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code.
  • Page 159: Understanding Radio Reception

    Understanding Radio Reception Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night.
  • Page 160: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Chevrolet dealership. When using a cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning because your unit is equipped with a cut tape...
  • Page 161: Care Of Your Compact Discs

    Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
  • Page 162 NOTES...
  • Page 163 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking 4-10 Steering...
  • Page 164: Defensive Driving

    The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Chevrolet: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
  • Page 165 Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, some 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured.
  • Page 166 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
  • Page 167 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” right answer. What if there’s an emergency, take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.
  • Page 168: Control Of A Vehicle

    Control of a Vehicle 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 the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
  • Page 169 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
  • Page 170 Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at rear wheels.
  • Page 171 Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
  • Page 172: Steering

    See “Enhanced Traction System Warning Light” in the Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The Enhanced Traction System can operate when the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2).
  • Page 173 But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action the problem. Your Chevrolet can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking in Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision.
  • Page 174: Off-Road Recovery 4-3

    emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
  • Page 175: Passing 4-3

    Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
  • Page 176: Loss Of Control

    “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are not flashing, it may always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your Chevrolet’s three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.
  • Page 177 A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you have the Enhanced Traction System, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have the Enhanced Traction System, or if the transaxle shift lever is not in the OVERDRIVE position, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 178: Driving At Night

    Driving at Night ” Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-15 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you.
  • Page 179 Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision.
  • Page 180: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as And, if your tires don't have much even less traction.
  • Page 181 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side.
  • Page 182 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often.
  • Page 183: City Driving

    City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
  • Page 184: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving freeways expressways7 of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 4-22 The most important advice 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.
  • Page 185: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Chevrolet dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip:...
  • Page 186: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway Hypnosis there actually such a condition is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
  • Page 187 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.
  • Page 188: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving Here are Some tips for winter driving: Havk y6i-n Chevrolet in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. 4-26 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply...
  • Page 189 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’ll have a lot less traction or “grip”...
  • Page 190 Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti-Lock‘’ in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road.
  • Page 191 If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. 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: Turn on your hazard flashers.
  • Page 192 CAUTIl- N: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe.
  • Page 193: Recreational Vehicle Towing

    Recreational Vehicle Towing You can tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your destination. Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational towing. Follow the instructions for the towing equipment. Towing Your Vehicle from the Front (With a Dolly) Follow these steps: Put the front wheels on a dolly.
  • Page 194 Towing Your Vehicle From the Front (Without a Dolly) You may tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground for unlimited miles if you have a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transaxle. Follow these steps: Set the parking brake. Open the fuse panel on the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
  • Page 195: Loading Your Vehicle

    Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. Your vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Loading Your Vehicle ‘ m OCCUPANTS CTR. FRT. MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT TIRE SIZE FRT.
  • Page 196 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 197 CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the trunk or rear area of your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forward you can.
  • Page 198: Towing A Trailer

    You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your Chevrolet dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
  • Page 199 Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with 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 appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
  • Page 200 And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Motor Division Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047...
  • Page 201 If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). you have a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B).
  • Page 202 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
  • Page 203 Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you.
  • Page 204 Driving On Grades NOTICE: Do not tow on steep, continuous grades exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result and damage your vehicle. Frequent stops are very important to allow the engine and transaxle to cool.
  • Page 205: Towing A Trailer

    When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
  • Page 206 & NOTES...
  • Page 207 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5- 1 4 Engine Overheating If a Tire Goes Flat 5-22 Changing a Flat Tire 5-23...
  • Page 208: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
  • Page 209: Other Warning Devices

    Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Chevrolet. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered...
  • Page 210 If they are, it could cause connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your Chevrolet, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure.
  • Page 211 5. Find the positive and negative each battery. Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle.
  • Page 212 7. Remove the red plastic cap, and connect the red positive cable to the positive vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. terminal of the It goes to a heavy unpainted metal pan on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.
  • Page 213 10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 11.
  • Page 214: Towing Your Vehicle

    Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Chevrolet dealer or a professional towing service tow your Cavalier. They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow your vehicle without damage. (See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index.) If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it...
  • Page 215 To help avoid injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck.
  • Page 216 Front Towing Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the information in “Towing Your Vehicle’’ earlier in this section. Attach T-hook chains into the slots in the bottom of the floor pan, just behind the front wheels, on both These slots be used when loading and securing to...
  • Page 217 NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascia/fog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required car-carrier equipment, Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing vehicle over rough surfaces could damage vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment.
  • Page 218 Rear Towing NOTICE: Towing dolly required under front wheels when equipped with automatic transmission or damage will occur. Before hooking up to tow truck, be sure to read all the information in “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier in this section. Also be sure to use the proper hookup for your particular vehicle.
  • Page 219 NOTICE: your Do not tow Cavalier from the rear with the front wheels on the ground or your transaxle can be damaged. not tow with sling-type equipment or rear fascia will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment.
  • Page 220: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overh -rting will find a coolant temperature gage warning light on your Chevrolet’s instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine a low coolant Steam from an overheated engine can burn badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away...
  • Page 221 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving.
  • Page 222 When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 2 . 2 L Engine 5-16 2 . 4 L Engine A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B, Electric Engine Fan CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
  • Page 223 If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at the FULL COLD line. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
  • Page 224 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it.
  • Page 225 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix Your vehicle’s coolant warning will. system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning, Your engine could catch fire and you or...
  • Page 226 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly about one-quarter turn to the left and then stop. If you hear hiss, wait for that to stop.
  • Page 227 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix, 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start up to the FULL COLD mark. the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan.
  • Page 228 5 , Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. I f : re Goes Flat It’s unl la1 for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especiauy if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
  • Page 229: 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. Changing a tire can cause an injury. The can slip off the jack and roll over you people.
  • Page 230 Removing the Spare Tire anc Lift and remove the cover. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare.
  • Page 231 Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it. Then lift off the adapter and remove the spare tire. Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk. Your vehicle's jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tray. Remove the band around the jack. .
  • Page 232 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, remove the plastic nut caps (if equipped). 2. On some models, a cover plate must be removed to find the wheel nuts. Carefully use the wedge end of the wheel wrench to pry it off.
  • Page 233 1 8 (46cm) 1 8 (46cm) Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame which the jack head fits in. The front notch is 9 inches (23 cm) back from the front wheel well. The rear notch is 8 inches (20cm) forward from the rear wheel well.
  • Page 234 Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. the vehicle slips could be badly injured killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Raising your vehicle with the jack positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
  • Page 235 6. If you have a wheel cover, use your fingers to carefully pull the wheel cover from the wheel. Then remove the flat tire. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time.
  • Page 236 JTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 8. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
  • Page 237 10. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence, as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
  • Page 238 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 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. 5-32 A.
  • Page 239 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTIOI!. Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare is for temporary use only.
  • Page 240: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a t h e . Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 P a ) . After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
  • Page 241: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
  • Page 242 NOTES...
  • Page 243 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Chevrolet. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
  • Page 244 Doing Your Own Service If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper Chevrolet Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your Chevrolet than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service and Owner hblications”...
  • Page 245: Fuel

    Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the aifflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check wit your Chevrolet dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher.
  • Page 246 If this occurs, return to your authorized Chevrolet dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 247 To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel.
  • Page 248: Filling Your Tank

    Filling Your Tank C A , J O N : Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline.
  • Page 249 Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet” in the Index. When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap.
  • Page 250 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. IUTION: that rn can get on hot start a fire.
  • Page 251 Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the secondary hood release handle. To make sure that the secondary hood release handle works properly, lubricate the hood latch at least once a year. properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
  • Page 252 2.21, Engine (Code 4) When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) Reservoir D. Engine Oil Fill CapDipstick E. Brake Fluid Reservoir E Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir Equipped) Fluid...
  • Page 253 2.4L Engine (Code T) A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Engine Oil Fill Cap C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Brake Fluid Reservoir F. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) Reservoir Fluid G. Battery H. Air Cleaner I.
  • Page 254: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. Check the oil here if you have a 2.2L engine, oil every time you Check the oil here if you have a 2.4L engine.
  • Page 255 Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil.
  • Page 256 This is where you add oil if you have a 2.4L engine. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst”...
  • Page 257 6, SELECT THE LOWEST FOR BEST FUEL m y AND COLD SAE VISCOSITY dl1 FOR THE EXkrwurw TEMPERATURE RANGE. bnMur LOOK WEATHER "F "C 100- +80- + 6 0 - + 1 6 t 4 0 - - + 4 t 2 0 - - - 7 0 - - - l a 1OW-30...
  • Page 258 Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city...
  • Page 259: Air Cleaner

    Air Cleaner The air cleaner is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment near the battery. < To check or replace the filter, remove the screws that hold the cover on and lift the cover. Be sure to reinstall the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly.
  • Page 260: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    CAU‘LOA Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off.
  • Page 261 Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership Service Department. do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get false reading on the dipstick.
  • Page 262 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. If you have a three speed automatic transaxle, the handle on the transaxle dipstick is a red ring. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
  • Page 263: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    “Engine Identification” in the Index) and an automatic transaxle, it is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your Chevrolet than one pint dealership Service Department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
  • Page 264: Manual Transaxle Fluid

    How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
  • Page 265 Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transaxle case. Then, follow these steps: The manual transaxle dipstick is located below the brake master cylinder, near the rear...
  • Page 266: Hydraulic Clutch

    How to Add Fluid Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. 1. Remove the dipstick by flipping the handle up and then pulling the dipstick out.
  • Page 267: Engine Coolant

    How to Check You do not need to check the fluid level unless you suspect a clutch problem. To check the fluid level, take the cap off. If the fluid reaches the step inside the reservoir, the fluid level is correct. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL@ engine coolant.
  • Page 268 What to Use clean water Use a mixture of one-half distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. Use GM Engine Coolant If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. Adding only plain water your cooling system can be dangerous.
  • Page 269 Checking Coolant The surge tank is located on the passenger’s side of the engine compartment. ’ CAUTIO--: firning the surge tank bl-ssure 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 little when the engine and radiator are hot.
  • Page 270: Surge Tank Pressure Cap

    Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts enough.
  • Page 271: Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly cneck power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
  • Page 272: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
  • Page 273 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
  • Page 274 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake such as Delco Supreme 11 fluid 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
  • Page 275 Brake Wear Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched waming sound when the brake pads are worn new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal f i i y ) .
  • Page 276 Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear.
  • Page 277: Battery

    Battery Every new Chevrolet has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label.
  • Page 278 Front Exterior Headlamps For the type of bulb to use, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. To replace one of your headlamp bulbs, do the following: 1. Remove the first bolt and carefully pry up the shield that covers the headlamp assembly. Be careful not to break the fasteners that hold the shield in place.
  • Page 279 3. Disconnect the bulb base from the socket by lifting the plastic locking tab. 4. Snap a new bulb into the socket. 5. Replace the bulb assembly by reversing Steps through 3, making sure the lower leg of the headlamp bracket is properly seated into the wedge shaped retainer.
  • Page 280 To remove the bulb, pull it out. 4. Push in a new bulb. 5. Reverse all steps to replace the taillamp assembly. Back-up Lamps (Sedan) If you have a four-door sedan, do the following to replace a back-up lamp: Use a torx screwdriver to unscrew the back-up lamp assembly from the fascia.
  • Page 281 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Models Without a Spoiler) To change the bulb, do the following: 1. Open the trunk and view the access hole under the rear shelf. 2. Remove the bulb sockets by rotating and pull down. 3. Remove the bulb and replace. 4.
  • Page 282 Your new Chevrolet comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
  • Page 283 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole.
  • Page 284 When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 P a ) . How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
  • Page 285 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, 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 286 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
  • Page 287 Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires.
  • Page 288 If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Chevrolet dealer if any Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted same way as the one it replaces.
  • Page 289 It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains NOTICE: your Chevrolet size tires, don’t use tire chains. They your vehicle because there chassis. P195/65R15 or P205/55R16 damage not enough clearance.
  • Page 290 When you use anything from a container to clean your Chevrolet, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
  • Page 291 Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. lour Chevrolet dealer has two cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Do not use them on vinyl or leather.
  • Page 292 6-50 Fabric Protection Your Chevrolet has upholstery that has been treated with Scotchgard” Fabric Protector, a 3M product. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this protection, you still need...
  • Page 293 Non-Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier.
  • Page 294: Care Of Safety Belts

    Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts with mild soap and only lukewarm water.
  • Page 295 (See “Appearance Care and Materials” the Index.) Your Chevrolet has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint finish.
  • Page 296 Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking keeping your Chevrolet garaged or covered whenever possible. Cleaning Your Convertible Top Your convertible top should be cleaned often.
  • Page 297: Cleaning Tires

    Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.
  • Page 298: Finish Damage

    Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Chevrolet will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000...
  • Page 299 Appearance Care Materials Chart 6-57 . ; .
  • Page 300: Service Parts Identification Label

    E N G l N E A 9 7 CODE MODEL YEAR This is the legal identifier for your Chevrolet. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
  • Page 301 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses. Should your headlamps fail to function, have your headlamp system checked right away. Windshield Wiper Fuse The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
  • Page 302 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse panel is located under the left end of the instrument panel. To open, push the tab on the access door to the left and pull the door forward. Make sure to insert the tabs when replacing the cover. Fuse Usage TURN-B/U...
  • Page 303 Fuse Usage WIPER Windshield Wipers, Windshield Washers ERLS Automatic Transaxle, Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock, A/C Compressor, Cruise Control, Multiport Fuel Injection AIR BAG Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System EXT LAMP Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights PWR ACC Power Door Locks, Convertible Top (Convertible Model) HVAC Heater and A/C Control,...
  • Page 304 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine c o m p m e n t fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. Lift off the cover to check the fuses. Fuse Usage Ignition Switch Circuits BATT Power ACC/Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits BATT 2...
  • Page 305 Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE Back-up Lamps Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps ......BaseModel 2-24Model Center High-Mount Stoplamp Inside .
  • Page 306: Air Conditioning Refrigerants

    Air Conditioning Refrigerants all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you're not sure, ask your Chevrolet dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.2L...
  • Page 307 Dimensj Length Coupe 180.3 inches (458.0 cm) Sedan 180.3 inches (458.0 cm) ... . Convertible 180.3 inches (458.0 cm) Width ....Coupe 75.4 inches (191.6 cm) Sedan...
  • Page 308 , @ % NOTES...
  • Page 309 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your Chevrolet. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment How This Section is Organized Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services...
  • Page 310: Introduction

    Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Chevrolet dealer for details. Introduction Your Vehicle and Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment.
  • Page 311: How This Section Is Organized

    It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good conditio “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections that your Chevrolet dealer’s service department or another qualified service center should perform.
  • Page 312: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

    If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Chevrolet dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them.
  • Page 313 Maintenance Schedule (Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
  • Page 314 Maintenance Schedule Long Trip/Highway Definition Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads.
  • Page 315 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles k m ) should be performed after 100,000 miles 166 000 (166 k m ) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 See “Owner Checks and Services”...
  • Page 316 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 317 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 318 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote? DATE ACTUALMILEAGE...
  • Page 319 ) S h o r t Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change eng---e oil and filter 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 320 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 27,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 321 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 322 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedu 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever OCCUTS An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
  • Page 323 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection Rotation”...
  • Page 324 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs firs (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
  • Page 325 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing. Manual transaxle fluid doesn’t require change.
  • Page 326 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’...
  • Page 327 b o r t Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
  • Page 328 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-20 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 329 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission. Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 330 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary, An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 331 W S h o r t Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 332 Short Tkip/City Maintenance Schedule 87,000 Mile: ,‘I45 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occl An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 90,000 Miles Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 333 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. (See footnote An Emission Control Service. Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code 4 engine only).
  • Page 334 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule F-,000 Miles ( 1 5 5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service, DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-26 96,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 335 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine).
  • Page 336 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) (Continued) In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing.
  • Page 337 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 k m ) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
  • Page 338 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
  • Page 339 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
  • Page 340 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. (See footnote An Emission Control Service. Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system (2.2L Code engine only).
  • Page 341 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
  • Page 342 Long Trip/Highway Miles (83 000 km) 50,000 In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. you do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions, the cfluid andfilter do not require changing. Manual transaxle fluid doesn’t require change.
  • Page 343 Long TriplHighway daintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’...
  • Page 344 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
  • Page 345 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Confrol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 346 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 000 km) (Continued) 90,000 Miles (150 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. (See footnote?.) An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 347 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedmr: 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissiolg. Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
  • Page 348 bung Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing.
  • Page 349: Part B: Owner Checks And Services

    Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
  • Page 350: At Least Twice A Year

    A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid Check for leaks. If a leak occurs, loss. your Chevrolet dealership Service Department and have it repaired as soon as possible. You may also have your fluid checked by your dealer service center when you have your engine oil changed.
  • Page 351: At Least Once A Year

    At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door and rear compartment hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the primary and secondary hood latches, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware.
  • Page 352 Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic Transaxle) When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
  • Page 353 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
  • Page 354: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

    Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
  • Page 355 ke System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
  • Page 356: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil”...
  • Page 357 FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube@ Key Lock Cylinders (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Chassis lubricant (GM Part Manual No. 12377985 or equivalent) or Transaxle Shift Linkage lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Clutch Linkage Engine oil. Pivot Points Chassis Chassis lubricant (GM Part...
  • Page 358: Part E: Maintenance Record

    Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services”...
  • Page 359 Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED BY DATE READING MAINTENA PERFORN 7-51...
  • Page 360 Maintenance Record JNTENANCE PERFORMED...
  • Page 361 Section 8 Customer Assistance Infa- mation Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone...
  • Page 362 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management.
  • Page 363 If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222- 1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
  • Page 364 To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV. (TTY users in...
  • Page 365 To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1997 Chevrolet/Geo, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA (1 -800-243-8872).
  • Page 366 Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1997 Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer for details.) Note: Courtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease...
  • Page 367 For complete program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services.
  • Page 368 Chevrolet/Geo dealer. Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Chevrolet will reimburse up to $30/day for documented transportation you receive.
  • Page 369 Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations andor to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to IIliiking sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation...
  • Page 370 Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222- 1020. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.
  • Page 371 In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222- 1020 or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, Michigan 48007-7047 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
  • Page 372 The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
  • Page 373 ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: f o r Credit Card Holders 1-800-782-4356 (Monday-Friday 8:OO AM 6:OO PM EST) FAX Orders Only 1-31 3-865-5927 PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER PRICE Manual Repair Unit Portfolio Manual 1997 Portfolio Without Manual NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent.
  • Page 374 & NOTES...
  • Page 375 Section 9 Index ....... Adapter Kit. CD ........AirBag How Does it Restrain How it Works...
  • Page 376 Brake ........Adjustment Fluid ......Master Cylinder Parking .
  • Page 377 ....... Glass Surfaces Inside of Your Chevrolet Instrument Panel Outside of Your Chevrolet Special Problems .
  • Page 378 Driving ........City Defensive Drunken...
  • Page 379 FrontTowing Fuel Filling Your Tank Gage In Foreign Countries Fuses and Circuit Breakers G a g e s Engine Coolant Temperature Fuel Speedometer Tachometer GAWR ....Gear Positions.
  • Page 380 ........Jack. Tire Jump Starting K e y Lock Cylinders Service .
  • Page 381 Maintenance. Underbody ....Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..... . Malfunction Indicator Lamp .
  • Page 382 R a d i o Reception ........Radios .
  • Page 383 ......Service Publications Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet Sheet Metal Damage .......
  • Page 384 Tachometer Taillamp Bulb Replacement TapePlayerCare Theft ....Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player THEFTLOCK Thermostat ....Third Gear.
  • Page 385 ........TrunkLock ........TTYUsers Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals .
  • Page 386 Service Station Checkpoints COOLANT 2.4 L ENGINE SURGE TANK OIL DIPSTICK P6-26 P6-12 FUEL DOOR WINDSHIELD TIRES FLUID RESERVOIR P5-22 P6-30 RELEASE BATTERY P6-35 REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE (IF EQUIPPED) P2-10 For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner's manual.

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