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Summary of Contents for Chevrolet CAMARO 1993

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual 1993 Carnaro Table of Contents Introduction HOW to Use This Manual. Seats & Safety Belts Part Part 2 Features & Controls 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Part Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Part 5 Problems on the Road Part 6 Service &...
  • Page 4 For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual...
  • Page 5 The Heritage of Chevrolet making cars, forming halfthe team that gave birth Chevrolet. Louis Chevrolet, the other halfof the team, at the wheel his experimental 'Classic Six, which entered production in 1912-producing 2 999 vehicles.
  • Page 6 January 1942. Chevrolet factories were converted to military production in i--------- an all-out efort to achieve victory in Europe and the Pacific. but millions o f Americans already owned a “Chevy. ” performance with quality . . 4...
  • Page 7 The 1957Chevy started a romance with the American public-and was powered by availablefuel-injected V8. Jim Perkins, General Manag- 60's automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Camuro, and power-plants like the legendary 32 7 V8. Your new Chevrolet continues tradition quality value.
  • Page 8 Index in back of the operate your Chevrolet. Here the manual tells you how to keep manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all your Chevrolet running properly and that’s in the manual, and the page Part 3: Comfort Controls &...
  • Page 9 These mean there is something :hat could hurt or other people. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety Service Station Information Part 8: Customer Assistance cautions in this book. We use yellow Information This is a quick reference of service and the word CAUTION to tell you information.
  • Page 10 Many times, this damage would Chevrolet has used for years. not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell You’ll also see warning labels...
  • Page 11 Vehicle Symbok These symbols are important for you These are some of the symbols you will and your passengers whenever your find on your vehicle. For example, these vehicle is driven: symbols are used on an original battery: Hazard Warning Flasher Fasten Safety Belts Caution Possible Injury Headlight High Beam...
  • Page 12 How to Use This Manual These symbols are on some of your These symbols are used on warning and Here are some other symbols you may controls: indicator lights: See: Windshield Wiper Fuel Engine Coolant Temperature Hood Release Windshield Washer Battery Charging System Hatchback Engine Oil Pressure...
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  • Page 14 How to Use This Manual These symbols are on some of your These symbols are used on warning and Here are some other symbols you may controls: indicator lights: See: Windshield Wiper Fuel Engine Coolant Temperature Hood Release Windshield Washer Battery Charging System Hatchback Engine Oil Pressure...
  • Page 15: Part I Seats & Safety Belts

    Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone the seats in your Chevrolet and ..........
  • Page 16 Seats & Safety Belts Seats and Seat Controls Manual Front Seat Four- Way Manual Seat This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them, and also about Move the lever under the passenger's move the driver's seat forward or reclining front seatbacks, seatback latches front seat to unlock it.
  • Page 17 . . . Reclining Front Seatbacks Six- Way Power Seat ( o p m v ) You can lose control of the lever on To adjust the seatback, lift the The driver's seat has three controls on vehicle if you try to adjust a outer side of the seat.
  • Page 18 Seats 8t Safety Belts Front Seatback latches The front seatbacks fold forward to let Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be people get into the back seat. To fold a dangerous. Even if their job when buckle up, your safety belts can’t seatback forward, push seatback...
  • Page 19 Safety Belts: They’re Folding Rear Seatback for Everyone The rear seatback in your Chevrolet folds When you return the seatback to its down to provide more storage space. original position, make sure the seatback This part of the manual tells you how to is locked.
  • Page 20 Seats & Safety Belts I IUIV.’ This figure lights up when you turn the You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If let anyone rid6 where Don’t key to Run or Start when your safety belt do have a crash, you don’t know they can? w e a r a safety belt...
  • Page 21 Why Safety Belts Work Take the simplest "car." Suppose it's just When you ride on anything, When the bike hits the block, stops. But in or a seat on wheels. fast as goes. the child keeps going! For example, if the bike is going IO mph km/h), so is the child.
  • Page 22 Seats 8t Safety Belts Put someone on i t . up to speed. Then stop the "car." The person keeps going until stopped by The rider doesn't stop. something. In a real vehicle, could be the windshield ...
  • Page 23 Here Are Questions Many People Ask about or the safety belts! or the instrument panel With safety belts, you slow down as the Safety Belts and the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. Answers You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces.
  • Page 24 Seats & Safety Belts Safety Belt Reminder Why don’t they just put in air bags Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never Light so people won’t have to wear safety drive far from home, why should I When the key is turned or Start, belts? wear safety belts?
  • Page 25 There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for babies and smaller children. If a child will be riding in your Chevrolet, see the section after this one, called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
  • Page 26 Seats 8t Safety Belts 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down Pick up the latch plate and pull the If the shoulder belt is too tight, move the belt across you. Don’t let it get on the buckle end of the belt as you shoulder belt the upper or lower guide twisted.
  • Page 27 Q: What’s wrong with this? Q: What’s wrong with this? The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching A: The shoulder belt A: The belt is buckled in the wrong is too loose. It won’t the thighs.
  • Page 28 Selts & 9 f e t y Belts P A I I T l n N ~ What’s wrong with this? What’s wrong with this? You can q u r e a seriously A: The shoulder belt is worn under the A: The belt twisted across the body.
  • Page 29 Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or “air bag,” Before you close the door, be sure the belt system. Your Chevrolet has an air bag Even with an air bag, if you’re is out the way. If you slam the door on...
  • Page 30 Seats & Safety Belts Air Bag System Light Dags inflate wltn great mtlating air There is an air bag readiness light on the force, faster than the blink of seriously injure small children. instrument panel, has AIR BAG which eye. If you’re close to an Always secure chiidren properly in on it.
  • Page 31 How the Air Rag System Works The right-front passenger’s air bag is If the air bag readiness light located the instrument panel Where is the air bag? doesn’t come on when passenger’s side. The driver’s air bag is the middle of the start your vehicle, or stays steering wheel.
  • Page 32 Seats & Safety Belts When is an air bag expected to inflate? inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear What makes an air inflate? impacts where the inflation would provide The air bag is designed to inflate in In a frontal or near-frontal impact of no occupant protection benefit.
  • Page 33 ime, but the portion of the bag that comes moderate to severe frontal and How does an air bag restrain? nto contact with you will not be hot to near-frontal collisions. [n moderate to severe frontal or touch. The nitrogen gas used to inflate near-frontal collisions, even belted What will you see after an air bag he air bag will have vented into the...
  • Page 34 It might injure the passenger if the air bag inflates. regular maintenance. Your Chevrolet The air bags are designed to dealer and the 1993 Camaro Service inflate only once. After they Manual have information about the air may not work properly.
  • Page 35 Safety Belt Use dumg Pregnancy When electrical work is done under the After you follow this procedure for the hood or inside your vehicle, the ignition jriver ’s air bag, then disconnect the Safety belts work for everyone, including LOCK should be in if possible.
  • Page 36 Seats 8t Safety Belts Passenger Positions Right Front Passenger Position Rear Seat Passengers Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across y o u . Don’t let The right front passenger’s safety belt It’s very important for rear seat twisted.
  • Page 37 > a i r ’ The lap part of the belt should be worn To make the lap part tight, pull down If the belt stops before reaches the low and snug on the hips, just touching on the buckle end of the belt as you buckle, the latch plate and keep tilt...
  • Page 38 Seats & Safety Belts children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! To unlatch the belt, just push the The safety belt locks if there's a sudden That includes infants and all children button on the buckle. stop or a crash. smaller than adult size.
  • Page 39 Smaller Children and Babies Never hold baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t Smaller children and babies much until a crash. should always be restrained weigh During a crash baby will become heavy child or infant restraint. The you can’t hold For example, in a crash only...
  • Page 40 Seats & Safety Belts CAUTION: Child Restraints Where to Put the Restraint Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions Accident statistics show that children are on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or safer if they are restrained in the rear both.
  • Page 41 CAUTION: If you need to have an anchor installed. correctly, it can make hole in the you can ask your Chevrolet dealer to put An unsecured child restraint can fuel tank either then, or in a later in for you. If you want to install move around in a collision or collision.
  • Page 42 If so, 2. Secure the child in the child restraint is available at Chevrolet dealerships in put it behind the child restraint. as the instructions say.
  • Page 43 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the Push and pull the child restraint in 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release different directions to be sure it is shoulder belt while you push down on button faces upward or outward, secure.
  • Page 44 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go child restraints are sold, or from your before securing a front-facing child Chevrolet dealer (GM Part No. restraint. rear-facing child restraint in 94844571). The locking clip must be the Put the restraint on the seat.
  • Page 45 Secure the child in the child restraint 5. Buckle the belt. Lap Belt Portion as the instructions say. B. Latch Plate Make sure the release button faces 4. Pull out the vehicle's safety belt and upward or outward, so you'll be able Buckle run the lap part through or around the to unbuckle...
  • Page 46 Seats & Safety Belts 7. Push and pull the child restraint in a hocking clip is not used different directions to be sure When not used with child is not installed properIy, the restraint seat, a belt with safety secure. w l l d restraint may move or over...
  • Page 47 Lurger Children r/nu I V I V . Children who aren’t buckled up can Never this. strike other people who are. Children who have outgrown child Here two children are wearing restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety the same belt. The belt can’t belts.
  • Page 48 Seats Safety Belts & Safety Belt Extender Q. What if a child is wearing a If the vehicle's safety belt will faten Never do this. lap-shoulder belt, the child is around you, you should use small that the shoulder belt is very Here a child is sitting in a seat But ifa safety belt long enough...
  • Page 49 Replacing Safety Belts Checking Your Q: What’s wrong with after a Crash this? Restraint Systems A: The belt is torn. Vow and then, make sure all your belts, If you’ve had crash, do you need new belts? mckles, latch plates, retractors, Inchorages and reminder systems are L / m u After a very minor collision, nothing...
  • Page 50 Notes...
  • Page 51: Part 2 Features & Controls

    ManualTransmission features on your Chevrolet. and ..........
  • Page 52 Features & Controls Keys The ignition keys are for the ignition only. The door keys are for the doors and a l l other locks. Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. child or others could be badly injured or even killed.
  • Page 53 So be using these plugs. If your ignition keys have extra keys. don't have plugs, go to your Chevrolet dealer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key.
  • Page 54 Features & Controls Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be There are several ways to lock and unlock From the inside: To lock the door, move dangerous. your vehicle: the lock control on the door back. Passengers especially children From the outside: Use your door key. To unlock the door.
  • Page 55 Power Door Locks (Option) Hatch Release Remote Hatch Release (Option) Push the power door lock switch to lock Your door key opens the hatch. Press the switch in your glove or unlock both doors at once. unlock the hatch from inside your vehicle. If you have an automatic transmission, The switch only works when the ignition your shift lever must be in...
  • Page 56 Vehicle theft is big business, especially in put things in the hatchback and even death. some cities. Although your Chevrolet has area, be sure they won’t break the a number of theft-deterrent features, we If you must drive with the hatch glass when you close it.
  • Page 57 Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where Your vehicle is equipped with the When you park your Chevrolet and open someone will be watching your vehicle, PASS-Key (Personalized Automotive the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone Security System) theft-deterrent system.
  • Page 58 Features & Controls the engine. If someone tries to start your the starter still won’t work, and the key See your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith vehicle again or uses another key during appears to be clean and dry, wait about who can service the PASS-Key II@ to this time, the vehicle will not start.
  • Page 59 Off (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed. A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is in Off and the the ignition.
  • Page 60 Features & Controls Start (E): Starts the engine. When the Key Release Button: you have a On manual transmission engine starts, release the key. The ignition manual transmission, your ignition lock vehicles, turning switch will return to Run for normal has a key release button.
  • Page 61 Don‘t try to shilt to P (Park) if your works, then your vehicle n v A r door. Once you have shut the door, these Chevrolet is moving. If you do, service. accessories continue to work for will could damage the transmission, approximately 35 seconds.
  • Page 62 Features & Controls NOTICE: Manual Transmission: Shift your gear If your engine won’t start (or starts but selector to neutral and hold the clutch then stops), could be flooded with pedal to the floor while starting the too much gasoline. Try pushing your engine.
  • Page 63 doesn't start within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the Don't push the accelerator pedal way to the floor, while you hold the before starting your engine. In some ignition key in Start. When the engine other vehicles you might need to do starts, let go of the key and let up on this, but because of your vehicle's the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 64 Features 8t Controls NOTICE: 2. If your engine still won’t start (or When starting your engine in very cold Your engine is designed to work weather (below 0°F or I SOC), do this: starts but then stops), could be the electronics in your vehicle. flooded too much gasoline.
  • Page 65 Driving through Deep Engine Block Heater Standing Water (OPTION) Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet. In very cold weather, 0 O F “C) NOTiCE: colder, the engine block heater can help. CA UTiON: You’ll get easier starting and better fuel [f you drive too quickly throul economy during engine warm-up.
  • Page 66 P (Park). contact a Chevrolet dealer in the area See “Shifting into P (Park)” in the where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The Index. I f you are parking on a hill, dealer can give you the best advice for you’re pulling a trailer, also...
  • Page 67 Your Use this gear to back up. In this position, your engine doesn't Chevrolet has a brake-transmission shift connect with the wheels. To restart when interlock. You have to fully apply your you're already moving, use N (Neutral)
  • Page 68 Features & Controls You’ll shift down to the next gear and Shifting out of (Park) or have more power. Damage to your transmission (Neutral) while your engine caused by shifting out of (Park) D (Third Gear) “racing” (running at high speed) N (Neutral) with the engine racin;...
  • Page 69 NOTICE: 1 (First Gear) (V6 Engine) 2 (Second Gear) (Second Gear) Don't drive in This position gives you even more power rhis position gives you more power but more than 5 miles (8 km), or at (but lower fuel economy) than 2. You can .ower fuel economy.
  • Page 70 Features & Controls Manual Transmission Five-Speed Maximum engine speed is limited to If your rear wheels can’t rotat protect driveline components from This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to don’t try to drive. This might improper operation. operate your transmission: happen if you were stuck in 1 (First Gear) Press the clutch...
  • Page 71 Six-Speed This Use this position when is your shift pattern. Here’s how to 2 (Second Gear) Neutral Press the clutch operate your transmission: pedal as you let up on the accelerator you start or idle your engine. pedal and shift into 2. Then, slowly (First Gear) Press the clutch (Reverse)
  • Page 72 Features & Controls (Second Gear) Press the clutch Neutral Use this position when Your six-speed manual transmission has pedal as you let up on the accelerator you start or idle your engine. feature that allows you safely shift into pedal and shift into 2. Then, slowly (Reverse) while the vehicle rolling - T o...
  • Page 73 shift speeds (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. If you skip more than one gear when youdownshift, you could - ‘ L MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (km/h) lose control of your vehicle.
  • Page 74 Features & Controls Limited-Slip Rear Axle Purking If you have this feature, your rear axle To release the parking brake: Hold the Parking Brake can give additional traction on snow, brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a The parking brake uses the brakes on the lever up until you can push the release...
  • Page 75 Shifting into P (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your If you are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” in the Index. That section shows right foot and set the parking brake. aangerous how to turn your front wheels. Move the shift lever into (Park) of your vehicle if the shift lever...
  • Page 76 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transmission (Park) and your parking brake is firmly shift interlock. You have to fully apply set before you leave it. After you’ve...
  • Page 77 Parking Your Vehicle (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of (Park), try this: pressure on the shift lever push the Before you get out of your vehicle, put shift lever all the way into (Park) and Off.
  • Page 78 Features & Controls Engine Exhaust Parking over Things That Burn L / m u I V I V . Engine exhaust can kill. (CO), contains the gas carbon monoxide which 'I'hlngs that can burn could you can't see or smell. can cause unconsciousness and death.
  • Page 79 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked TRANsMIssIoN) (AUTOMATIC It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Windows u m g tne engme wltn tne alr system control coula allow aangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).
  • Page 80 Features & Controls Tilt Wheel Horn you to adjust Power Windows (Option) To sound the horn, press either horn A tilt steering wheel allows symbol on your steering wheel. ;he steering wheel before drive. With power windows, switches can also raise the highest level to door control each window when the it to...
  • Page 81 , .“ The Turn rum Signal and Lane Change ndicator SignaUHeadlight Beam green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or ’he turn signal has two upward (for Lever lane change. tight) and two downward (for Left) The lever on the left side of the steering To signal a lane change, just raise or lositions.
  • Page 82 Features & Controls e * . Headlight HighLow Beam W i n d s m p e r s To change the headlights from low beam You control the windshield wipers by For steady wiping at low speed, turn the to high or high to low, pull the turn signal turning the band with the wiper symbol band away from you to the...
  • Page 83 Windshield Washer At the top of the turn signal lever there's Damaged wiper blades a paddle with the word PUSH wltnout wasner on it. To urlvmg fluid can dangerous. A spray washer fluid on the windshield, just prevent you from seeing well bad mud splash can block your push the paddle.
  • Page 84 Features & Controls washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’? instructiopc adding water. Don’t mix warGI with Cruise Control ( o p m v ) ready-to-use washer fluic.. With Cruise Control, you can maintain a Water can cause the solutinn Cruise Control speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more freeze and damage your dangerous where...
  • Page 85 To Set Cruise Control 2. Get up to the speed you want. To Resume a Set Speed 1. Move the Cruise Control switch to Push in the set button at the end of the Suppose you set your Cruise Control at lever and release it.
  • Page 86 Features & Controls Here's the second way to go to a higher speed: 1. Move the Cruise switch from ON to There are two ways to go to a higher longer than ha'f a .,hicle will keep going faster until R/A.
  • Page 87 Using Cruise Control on Hills To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Control How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, Use the accelerator pedal to increase your There are two ways to reduce your speed and the steepness the hills.
  • Page 88 Features & Controls Operation of Lights OFF. Although your vehicle's lighting system I'o Get Out of Cruise Control Move the Cruise switch to (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, There are several ways to turn off the side marker lights and taillights) meet all To Erase Speed Memory Cruise Control:.
  • Page 89 ..Daytime Running Lights (Canada) Brightness Control Main Light Control The Canadian Federal Government has This switch controls the brightness of The main light control is a knob that decided that “Daytime Running Lights” your instrument panel lights. Turn the works these lights: (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL switch to brighten or dim the lights.
  • Page 90 Features & Controls Interior Lights Fog Lights (Option) At dusk, the exterior lights will come on Courtesy Lights automatically and the front turn signal Use your fog lights for better vision in When any door is opened, several interior lights will go out. dawn, the exterior foggy or misty conditions.
  • Page 91 ..Mirrors Front Map Lights Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Convex Outside Mirror Your inside rearview mirror includes two inside rearview mirror is attached to Your right side mirror is convex. map lights. Each light has its own switch. your windshield, The mirror has pivots so A convex mirror's surface is curvec Use the switch closest to the light to turn...
  • Page 92 Features & Controls Twin Lift-OffRoof Panels (oPnoN) Manual Remote Control Mirror Electric Mirror Control (Option) Adjust the driver side outside mirror with The electric mirror control is on the you have this option, you can remove the lever on the door. Adjust the mirror so driver’s door.
  • Page 93 . .- Open the close-out panel completely. Then pull on the release handle to unlatch The door key unlocks the panels. Turn the Place the panel in the correct slot the panel. Lift the outer edge of the panel key to the left to unlock the panel. (DRIVER PASSENGER) in and pull...
  • Page 94 Features & Controls Push the handle closed to secure the panel When installing panels, be sure to align T-Top Sunshades in the slot. To lock each panel in the weatherstrips properly. Panels incorrectly 1. Start with the panel marked DRIVER storage area, use your door key.
  • Page 95 You can store the sunshades in their 4. Once the sunshade is installed Open the latch and close the T-top. area of your storage in the rear vehicle. are any properly, you can stick the Velcro@ Check to see if there gaps You can also leave them attached to the buttons on the glass for...
  • Page 96 Features & Controls Storage and Compartments Map Pocket Front Console Each door has a map pocket. To use the storage area, pull up on the Glove Box front end the console. There is a cupholder and light and may be a To open the glove box, lift up on the coinholder in the console, lever.
  • Page 97 Cassette and Compact Disc Storage Close-Out Panel If you have compact disc player, you will have a storage area for compact discs You have a storage area for cassette tapes. The close-out panel can be closed for in your console. hidden storage in the rear area of your...
  • Page 98 Features & Contr Sun Visors Ashtray and Lighter To block out glare, you can swing down Front Ashtray When carrying large heavy items, it is a good idea to open the panel and place the visors. You can also swing them to the Lift up the cover to open the ashtray.
  • Page 99 Floor Mats Cigarette Lighter Your Chevrolet’s floor mats are Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with custom-fitted to the foot wells. Be sure To use the lighter, push it in all the way your hand while is heating. If you the driver’s floor mat is in place.
  • Page 100 Features & Controls...
  • Page 101 Instrument Panel 8. Glove Box Cigarette Lighter 1. Upper Air Vent (Manual Transmission) 2. Main Light Control 9. Remote Hatch Release 16. Ashtray and Coinholder with Mat 10. Cassette Tape Storage Side Upper Air Vent (Automatic Transmission) 11. Shift Lever 4.
  • Page 102 Speedometer and Odometer You may wonder what happens if your Your instrument cluster is designed to let Chevrolet needs a new odometer Your speedometer lets you see your you know at a glance how your vehicle is installed. If possible, the new one has to running.
  • Page 103 Warning Lights, Gages and Zndicators Trip Odometer working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when The trip odometer can tell you how far This section describes the warning lights this happens. your vehicle has been driven since you and gages that are on your vehicle.
  • Page 104 Brake System Warning Light have had about the fuel gage. these Your fuel page shows about how much Your Chevrolet's hydraulic brake system situations are normal and do not indicate fuel is i n your tank. The fuel gage works is divided into two parts.
  • Page 105 CAUTION: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning This light will also come on when you set _ _ _ _ ~ Your brake system may not be Light your parking brake, and will stay on if working properly if the brake your parking brake doesn’t release fully. With anti-lock, this light will go when warning light is on.
  • Page 106 The light will It means that your engine coolant has driving, your Chevrolet needs service. stay on for about four seconds after the overheated. If you have been operating LOW TRAC Unless the regular brake system warning ABS stops working.
  • Page 107 If you idle your engine for a while, the Malfunction Ind-kator Lamp Voltmeter voltmeter reading might move into the (Service Engine Soon Light) You can read battery voltage on your yellow zone. If the reading stays in the A computer monitors operation of your voltmeter.
  • Page 108 Features & Controls Engine Oil Pressure Gage Don’t keep driving if the oil keep driving your vehicle This gage tells you if there could be a low. If you do, your fight pressure with this on, after a while problem with your engine oil pressure. cllgine can become hot that emission controls won’t work...
  • Page 109 I’ Drtvlng w i l t L l l r w w v u I I A light on could cause your Chevrolet tc overheat. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. Your Chevrolet could be damaged, and wouldn’t be covered...
  • Page 110 Notes...
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  • Page 112 Notes...
  • Page 113 ..........Bi-LevelHeating offered with your Chevrolet ............
  • Page 114 With this system, you can control the Air is directed through the upper air Fan Control Knob * E / heating and ventilation in your Chevrolet. vents and the heater ducts. Turn this knob to select the force of [f you have the air conditioning option, air you want.
  • Page 115 Bi-level Heating Heating During initial start-up only, if your You may want to use bi-level heating on The heater works best if you keep your vehicle is equipped with an optional windows closed while using it. cool, but sunny days. This setting directs engine block heater, you can use it in cold cool air toward your body and warmer air 1.
  • Page 116 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Ventilation Defogging and Defrosting Air Conditioner Controls (OPTION) Windows For mild outside temperatures when little The air conditioning system uses the same heating or cooling is needed, you can still controls as the heating system, except that 1.
  • Page 117 Cooling MAX: Provides maximum cooling or The air conditioner compressor operates The air conditioner works best if you keep in MAX, A/C and in quick cool-down on very hot days. This your windows closed. On very hot days, when the outside temperature is above setting recirculates most of the air inside open the windows just long enough for freezing.
  • Page 118 (OPTION) not attach anything like temporary vehicle license or a decal across the Your Chevrolet's flow-through ventilation The rear window defogger uses a defogger grid on the rear window. warming grid to remove fog from the rear system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving.
  • Page 119 Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been Keep the air path under the front seats Ventilation Tips designed to operate easily and give years clear of objects. This helps air to Keep the hood and front air inlet free of listening pleasure.
  • Page 120 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Clock Setting noise is almost undetectable AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape until it is late. Your hearing can Player adapt higher volumes of sound. sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do Press SET.
  • Page 121 Scan AMIFM Stereo with Cassette The scan function uses the same two Tape Player Tune buttons the seek function. Turn the lower knob to choose radio To go to the next higher station and stay To Play the Radio stations. there for a few seconds, press and hold Turn the upper knob turn the system on...
  • Page 122 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Setting the Tone Bass: Slide BASS lever up hear Pushbuttons You can preset three more stations on more bass, each band by pressing a pair of buttons The four pushbuttons let return to Treble: TREB Slide the lever up to hear next to each other at the same time.
  • Page 123 To Play a Cassette Tape Adjusting the Speakers Press 4 or to rapidly rewind or Your tape player is built work best with Balance: Turn the balance control behind advance the tape. Press STOP-EJECT tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on the upper knob to move the sound to stop the tape.
  • Page 124 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Automatic Program Search Program Cr02 (Delco/Bose System) When you push APS you can to the Press the upper knob on your system to The Cr02 button lets you set the system beginning of a new selection. switch from one side of the tape for the type of cassette being used.
  • Page 125 Pushbuttons Deico/Bose AM/FM Stereo with The five pushbuttons let you return to Compact Disc Player Tune your favorite stations. To set the pushbuttons for up to 15 stations ( 5 AM, Turn the lower knob to choose radio 5 FMI and 5 FM2), just: To Play the Radio stations.
  • Page 126 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Setting the Tone Fade: Turn the fade control behind the If the disc comes back out and “ERR” lower knob to move the sound between appears on the display, it could be Bass: BASS BASS Press to hear the front and rear speakers.
  • Page 127 To Replay the Current Selection Scan Recall Press SCAN to listen to each track for Press PREV to hear a track again. Press RCL to see what track is playing. about 10 seconds. Press RDM or SCAN Press again within five seconds to see If you press and hold this button, or press stop the scanning.
  • Page 128 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems To Stop the Disc Player Setting Your Security Code Theft-Deterrent Feature Turn the power off or turn the ignition Delco-Loc I1 is a security feature for the The instructions below tell you how to key off. The disc stays in the player compact disc player.
  • Page 129 O f f 9. Press SCAN and hold Shutting the Theft-Deterrent You are now ready to enter your security until the fourth digit of your code appears. Feature code. Don’t wait more than 15 seconds Release the button. between steps. If your audio system is secured (“SEC”...
  • Page 130 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems 4. Press SCAN and hold until the first Unlocking the Audio System after a SEEK 4 or b and hold until the Press Power Failure digit of your code appears. Release the fifth and sixth digits of your code button.
  • Page 131 Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo How to Change Your Security Code 4. Press the lower knob.“000” will appear on the display. FM stereo will give you the best sound. You can change your security code by But FM signals will reach only about SCAN following these steps: Press...
  • Page 132 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Care of Your Cassette Tape Player AM Stereo Clean your tape player with a wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning This means the Delco@ system can A tape player that is not cleaned regularly cassette, and follow the directions can cause reduced sound quality, ruined receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts.
  • Page 133 Fixed Mast Antenna Care of Your Compact Discs The fixed mast antenna can withstand Handle discs carefully. Store them in their most car washes without being damaged. original cases or other protective cases the mast should ever become slightly and away from direct sunlight and dust. If bent, you can straighten it out by hand.
  • Page 134 Notes...
  • Page 135: Part 4 Your Driving And The Road

    Part Your Driving and the Road ............H e r e you’ll find information about Roadsigns ..........Defensive Driving driving on different kinds of roads ..........DrunkenDriving and in varying weather conditions .
  • Page 136 Your Driving and the Road ISTOPI WRONG ENTER FLAGGER AHEAD SHOULDER Color of Road Signs ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance. You’ll want slow down means STOP. may also indicate when you see an orange sign, as part of that some movement is allowed.
  • Page 137 YIELD ST0 PI 1 A TRIANGLE, pointed downward, Shape of Road Signs BLUE signs with white letters show indicates YIELD. assigns the motorists’ services. The shape of the sign will tell you right-of-way to traffic on certain something, too. approaches to an intersection. An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means STOP.
  • Page 138 Your Driving and the Road KEEP LEFT OR RIGHT TURN RIGHT THROUGH ONLY Symbols on Road Signs RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) signs show speed limits, parking There are many international road signs in regulations, give directions, and such use today. information as distances to cities.
  • Page 139 REVERSIBLE LANE ON NO PASSING ZONE MULTI-LANE ROADWAY Your Own Signals Pavement Markings Many city roads and expressways, and 2ven bridges, use reversible-lane traffic Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not only Pavement markings add to traffic signs control during rush hours. A red X light more polite, it’s safer to let other drivers and signals.
  • Page 140 This warns the driver Expect other drivers to run stop signs Please start with a very important safety behind you. device in your Chevrolet: Buckle up. (See when you are a through street. Be Disabled: “Safety Belts” in the Index.)
  • Page 141 Drunken Driving Here’s a final bit of information about Death and injury associated with drinking ?edestrians can be careless. Watch for defensive driving. The most dangerous and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the hem. general, you must give way to time for driving in the U.S.
  • Page 142 Your Driving and the Road most According to the American Medical cases, these deaths are the result The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of of someone who was drinking and someone who is drinking depends upon Association, a 180-pound kg) person 25,000 driving.
  • Page 143 DRlNKlNa THAT W l l l RESULT IN A BAC OF .O6% IN THE SHOWN TIME 3 HOURS But it’s very important to keep in mind At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the that the ability to drive is affected well chance of that driver having an accident is BODY WEIGHT IN POUNDS...
  • Page 144 Your Driving and the Road Control of a Vehicle There’s something else about drinking You have three systems that make your men awing urrnKing and driving that many people don’t know. vehicle go where you want it lo go. They very Your dangerous.
  • Page 145 Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some :nough space between your vehicle and Braking action involves perception time people drive spurts heavy Dthers is important. reaction time. acceleration followed by heavy And, of course, actual stopping distances First, you have to decide push on the braking rather than keeping pace...
  • Page 146 Your Driving and the Road CAUTION: If your engine ever stops while you’re tnern Klamg-. me DraaKes wears 6 6 . Cdn Cause driving, brake normally but don’t nlulllg YVUl U l a K G S them to overheat to the point lnuch faster.
  • Page 147 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) ABS INOP brake system. the warning when you start your vehicle. Your Chevrolet has an advanced light will stay on flash. When you start your vehicle, electronic braking system that will help hear a momentary motor or clicking See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...
  • Page 148 Your Driving and the Road Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the You can steer around the obstacle while I'o Use Anti-Lock: road is wet. You're driving safely. braking hard. Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of As you brake, your conlputer keeps brake pedal down and anti-lock work...
  • Page 149 Unless you have the four-wheel disc means that sooner or later your first applied or lightly applied. This does brake option, your Chevrolet has front brakes won’t work well. That could not mean something is wrong with your disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
  • Page 150 Your Driving and the Road Steering Brake Pedal Travel If your brake pedal goes down farther Power Steering than normal, your rear drum brakes may See your dealer if the brake pedal does If you lose power steering assist because need adjustment.
  • Page 151 If you need to reduce your speed as you Suppose you’re steering through a sharp the tires against the road surface makes approach a curve, do it before you enter possible for the vehicle to change its path curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. the curve, while your front wheels are when you turn the front wheels.
  • Page 152 Your Driving and the Road Steering in Emergencies Your Chevrolet can perform very well in But you have to act fast, steer quickly, emergencies like these. First apply your and just as quickly straighten the wheel There are times when steering can be brakes.
  • Page 153 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass If the shoulder appears to be about four Off-Road Recovery another on a two-lane highway waits for inches (100 mm) or more below the You may find sometime that your right just the right moment, accelerates, moves pavement, this difference can cause wheels have dropped off the edge of a...
  • Page 154 Your Driving and the Road So here are some tips for passing: Never cross a solid line on your side When looks like a chance to pass is of the lane or a double solid line, even coming up, start to accelerate but stay “Drive ahead.”...
  • Page 155 Control Loss Let’s review what driving experts say (Remember that your right outside If other cars are lined up to pass a about what happens when the three mirror is convex. The vehicle you just slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take control systems (brakes, steering and passed may seem to be farther away care that someone isn’t trying to pass...
  • Page 156 The three types of skids correspond to vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly While driving on a surface with reduced your Chevrolet’s three control systems. In enough, your vehicle will straighten out. traction, try your best to avoid sudden the braking skid your wheels aren’t...
  • Page 157 Driving at Night Night Vision Since you can’t see as well, you may Night driving is more dangerous than day need to slow down and keep more driving. One reason is that some drivers No one can see as well at night as in the space between you and other vehicles.
  • Page 158 Your Driving and the Road High Beams But if you’re driving, don’t wear You can be temporarily blinded by second or sunglasses at night. They may cut down approaching lights. can take [f the vehicle approaching you has its on glare from headlights, but they also two, or even several seconds, for your high beams on, signal flicking yours to...
  • Page 159 Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash When you follow another vehicle on a trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, more than clean glass would, making the freeway or highway, use low beams.
  • Page 160 Your Driving and the Road The heavier the rain, the harder it is to Driving too fast through large water Wet brakes can cause see. Even if your windshield wiper blades puddles or even going through some car accidents. They won’t work good shape, a heavy rain can make washes can cause problems, too.
  • Page 161 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Hydroplaning Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your tires haven’t much tread or if Turn on your headlights not just Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much the pressure in one or more is low. It can your parking lights to help make water can build up under your tires that...
  • Page 162 Your Driving and the Road Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze behind you a chance to slow down. Besides slowing down, allow some Everybody then has a better chance extra following distance. And be Fog can occur with high humidity or avoid hitting the vehicle ahead.
  • Page 163 Use your defogger. In high humidity, even [f visibility is near zero and you must stop sometimes they can be waiting for you as a light buildup of moisture on the inside but are unsure whether you are away from you come over a hill or dip into a shallow the road, turn your lights on, start your valley.
  • Page 164 Road Your Driving and the City Driving One of the biggest problems with city Try to use the freeways that rim and Obey all posted speed limits. But streets is the amount of traffic on them. crisscross most large cities. You’ll remember that they are for ideal road, You’ll want to watch out for what the save time and energy.
  • Page 165 Freeway Driving Mile for mile. freeways (also called Entering the Freeway Driving on the Freeway thruways, parkways, expressways, At the entrance there is usually ramp Once you are on the freeway, adjust your turnpikes, or superhighways) are the that leads to the freeway. you have a speed to the posted limit or to the safest...
  • Page 166 Your Driving and the Road Freeway Just before you leave the lane,’ glance Leaving behind you, you can allow a little extra time and flash your brake lights (in quickly over your shoulder to make sure When you want leave the freeway, addition to your turn signal) as extra there isn’t another vehicle your “blind”...
  • Page 167 Tires: They are vitally important to a :ips for a successful long trip. Chevrolet dealerships all across North safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread America. They’ll be ready and willing to good enough for long-distance help if you need it.
  • Page 168 Road Your Driving and the Weather Forecasts: What’s the On two-lane highways or undivided Highway Hypnosis your weather outlook along route? multilane highways that do not have there actually such a condition as Should you delay your trip a short controlled access, you’ll want to watch “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain time to avoid a major storm system?
  • Page 169 Hill and Mountain Roads Wear good sunglasses in bright light. What can you do about highway Glare can cause drowsiness. But don't hypnosis'? First, be aware that it can Driving on steep hills or mountains is wear sunglasses at night. They will happen.
  • Page 170 Your Driving and the Road Know how to go down hills. The most Coasting downhill you don’t shift down, your important thing to know is this: let (Neutral) o r with brakes could get so hot that ignition your engine do some of the slowing is dangerous, Your brakes will...
  • Page 171 You may see highway signs on takes longer to pass another vehicle Know how go uphill. You may mountains that warn of special when you’re going uphill. You’ll want want to shift down to a lower gear. problems. Examples are long grades, to leave extra room to pass.
  • Page 172 Your Driving and the Road Parking on Hills Parking Downhill Parking Uphill Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery. But please be careful where you If there is a curb, turn your wheels to the Turn your wheels to the right. stop if you decide to look at the view or the right side of your left if the curb...
  • Page 173 properly before you leave the driver’s If there no curb when you’re parking If you’re going uphill on a one-way street seat. To find out how, see “Shifting into uphill, turn the wheels to the right. and you’re parking on the left side, your (Park)”...
  • Page 174 Driving on Snow or Ice Here are some tips for winter driving: emergency supplies in your vehicle. Have your Chevrolet in good shape Most of the time, those places where your Include an ice scraper, a small brush tires meet the road probably have good for winter.
  • Page 175 Allow greater following distance Your anti-lock brakes improve your What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” any slippery road. ability to make a hard stop on a slippery Very cold snow or ice can be slick and road. Even though you have the anti-lock hard to drive on.
  • Page 176 Your Driving and the Road Snow can trap exhaust gases If You’re Caught in Blizzard newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats under your vehicle. This can anything you can wrap around yourself you are stopped by heavy snow, you cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
  • Page 177 Towing a Trailer the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous Run your engine only as long as you zxercises every half hour or so until help must. This saves fuel. When you go a little faster than just Zomes. engine, make idle.
  • Page 178 Your Driving and the Road NOTICE: and fuel economy. Successful, safe generating extra heat. What’s more, the trailering takes correct equipment, and trailer adds considerably to wind AAtnage your vehicle and result i~ it has to be used properly. resistance, increasing the pulling jtly repairs not covered by you.
  • Page 179 It should never weigh more than you can write us at: vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or 1,500 pounds (680 kg) under normal Chevrolet Motor Division other parts could be damaged. driving conditions. It should never Customer Assistance Department...
  • Page 180 Your Driving and the Road Weight of the Trailer Tongue Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires The trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight The tongue load (A) of any trailer is Be sure your vehicle’s tires are (E).
  • Page 181 Trailer Brakes Safety Chains Here are some rules to follow: If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 Will you have to make any holes in You should always attach chains between (450 pounds kg) loaded, then it needs its the body of your vehicle when you your vehicle and your trailer.
  • Page 182 Your Driving and the Road Backing Up Following Distance weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is Hold the bottom of the steering wheel Stay at least twice as far behind the now a good deal longer and not nearly so one hand.
  • Page 183 If you are towing a trailer and you Driving on Grades Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer have an automatic transmission with When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear Overdrive, you may prefer to drive in D before you start down a long or steep have a different turn signal flasher and instead of Overdrive (or, as you need to,...
  • Page 184 Your Driving and the Road Parking on Hills But if you ever have park your rig on a When You Are Ready to Leave after hill, here's how to do it: Parking on Hill really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
  • Page 185 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you're pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant. belts. cooling system, brake adjustment.
  • Page 186 Notes...
  • Page 187 Part rroblems on the Road ..........H e r e you’ll find what to do about Hazard Warning Flashers ............Jump Starting some problems that can occur on ..........Towing Your Vehicle the road..........Engine Overheating ..........
  • Page 188: Part 5 Problems On The Road

    Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button in to make your fronl and To turn off the flashers. pull out on the rear turn signal lights flash on and off. collar. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others.
  • Page 189 Chevrolet. But wouldn’l covered by your please follow the steps below to do it...
  • Page 190 You wouldn’t be able to start your NOTICE: Chevrolet, and the bad grounding NOTICE: could damage the electrical systems. tne otner system Isn’t a lz-vo~t --/stem with a negative ground, botn be badly damaged.
  • Page 191 Using a match near a battery cause battery gas explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use flashlight if need Check that the jumper cables don’t Open the hoods and locate the more light. have loose or missing insulation. If batteries.
  • Page 192 Use a remote a remote eep your hands away from moving terminal if the vehicle positive terminal if the vehicle positive -u-ts once the engines are running. has one, has one. But don't use the junction block on your Chevrolet.
  • Page 193 12. Remove the cables Attach the cable at least 18 inches reverse order Now connect the black negative (45 cm) away from the dead battery. to prevent electrical shorting. Take cable to the good battery's negative but not near engine parts that move. care that they don't touch each other terminal.
  • Page 194 That your vehicle cannot be towed TO help avoid you or injury towing service tow your Chevrolet. The from the front or rear with sling-type others: usual towing equipment is a sling-type equipment. (A) or a wheel-lift...
  • Page 195 CAUTION: Front Towing Hook-Ups When your vehicle is being towed, have vehicle can fall from the ignition key off. The steering wheel Attach T-hook chains slots in frame carrier if isn’t properly should be clamped in a straight-ahead rearward of front wheels both sides.
  • Page 196 Problems on the Road Attach a separate safety chain around outboard end of each lower control arm. Rear Towing Hook-Ups tow with sling-typc Attach T-hook chains in front of rear equipment or fascia/fog light wheels in bottom of frame rail on both damage will occu sides.
  • Page 197 Do not tow with sling-type on your Chevrolet's instrument panel. eauipment or rear bumDer valance You may also find a low coolant warning light on your Chevrolet instrument panel. equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. NOTICE: Use safety chains and wheel straps.
  • Page 198 Problems on the Road If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine: your engine catches fire because W 1 L d r - W L U U I ILJN.' you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged Steam from an overheated engine can bum you badly, even if just open...
  • Page 199 Cooling System If the warning continues, pull over, stop, If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: and park your vehicle right away. When you decide it’s safe to the hood, lift here’s what you’ll see on the V6 engine: If there’s still no sign of steam, you can...
  • Page 200 Problems on the Road On the V8 engine you’ll see this: the coolant inside the coolant recovery Heater and radiator hoses, and tank is boiling, don’t do anything else Coolant recovery tank other engine parts, can be very until it cools down. Radiator pressure cap hot.
  • Page 201 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank Adding only plain water to eng~ witho tolar your cooling system can be If you haven’t found a problem yet, but dangerous. Plain water, or some - . . . FULL the coolant level isn’t at or above other liquid like alcohol, can boil COLD,...
  • Page 202 Problems on the Road CAUTION: When the coolant the coolant recovery Steam and scalding liquids FULL COLD, tank is at or above start from a hot cooling system can and crack the engine, radiator, your vehicle. blow out and burn you badly. They heater core and other parts.
  • Page 203 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Fill the radiator with the proper mix, (3.4L L32 (Code S ) Engine) but now push down as you turn it. up to the base of the filler neck. Remove the pressure cap.
  • Page 204 Problems on the Road 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to Put the cap back on the coolant Start the engine and let it run until FULL COLD. recovery tank, but leave the radiator hose you can feel the upper radiator pressure cap off.
  • Page 205 You can remove the radiator pressure 7. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure Hom7 to Add Coolant to the Radiator cap when the cooling system, (5.7L LTl (Code P) Engine) the arrows on the pressure cap line up including the radiator pressure cap and like this.
  • Page 206 Problems on the Road "sl 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, 4. Fill with the proper mix. Add coolant can be burned spill but now push down as you turn it. until you see steady stream coolant on hot engine parts. Remove the pressure cap.
  • Page 207 Continue to fill the radiator up to the 7. Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from 8. Start the engine and allow to run in base of the filler neck. the engine and compartment. idle for approximately four minutes. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator will be lower.
  • Page 208 For a complete drain. flush and refill, see tire, it's much more likely to leak out your Chevrolet dealer or a Chevrolet slowly. But if you should ever have a Carnaro Service Manual. To purchase "blowout,"...
  • Page 209 lire Changing a Flat ’ A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level acts much like a skid and may require the place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. same correction you’d use in-a skid.
  • Page 210 Problems on the Road The following steps will tell you how to If you have speakers in the trim panel, To remove the jack and wheel wrench, use the jack and change a tire. the speaker wire should be long enough loosen and remove the bolt and remove the to remove trim panel without...
  • Page 211 The jack has bolt at the end. Attach the Remove the wing nut and adapter and Start with the jack and wheel wrench wheel wrench to the jack bolt. pull out the spare. (B). Turn the wheel wrench to the right to raise the lift head a little.
  • Page 212 Problems on the Road If your vehicle has a bolt-on wheel cover, If your vehicle has optional alloy wheels, If your wheel has a center cap, pry it off loosen the plastic caps using the wheel each wheel may have one locknut in place using the wheel wrench.
  • Page 213 Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the Position the jack under the vehicle. There Stay away from the moldings or fender is a notch in wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. the vehicle's rocker flange. flanges avoid damaging them. Raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch nearest the flat tire.
  • Page 214 Problems on the Road Remove all the wheel nuts and take off Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel the flat tire. Raising your vehicle with the jack wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far improperly positioned will damage mough off the ground so there enough the vehicle or may allow the vehicIe room for the spare tire to fit.
  • Page 215 the roundec-1 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel Replace the wheel nuts with end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten 3olts, mounting surfaces or spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or the parts which is fastened, each by hand until the wheel is held Place...
  • Page 216 Problems on the Road Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a Don't try to put a wheel cover your wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack criss-cross sequence as shown. compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel cover the rear completely.
  • Page 217 Replace the jack, wheel wrench and flat tire using the storage instructions. When you replace the trim panel, be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip. Trim Panel 2. Bolt Cover 4. Jack Wing Nut 6. Adapter 7. Compact Spare Tire 8.
  • Page 218 Problems on the Road Compact Spare NOTICE: Although the compact spare was fully l r tne spare compact use0 inflated when your vehicle was new, it Storing aJacK, a tlre or otner than equipment in the passenger rear tire, do not drive faster can lose air after a time.
  • Page 219 You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Don’t take your compact spare rire chains won’t fit your Snow through an automatic car wash with don’t What you want to do when your guide rails. The compact spare can vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. get caught on the rails.
  • Page 220 Problems on the Road Rocking your vehicle to get it out: If you let your tires spin at high Spinning your wheels can destroy First, turn your steering wheel left and speed, they can explode and parts of your vehicle as well as the right.
  • Page 221: Part 6 Service & Appearance Care

    H e r e you will find information Manual Transmission Fluid ..........Hydraulicclutch about the care of your Chevrolet ............RearAxle This part begins with service and ..........
  • Page 222 GM-trained and supported you much more about how to service your Be sure you have sufficient service people. Chevrolet than this manual can. To order knowledge, experience, and the the proper service manual, see proper replacement parts and We hope you’ll want to keep your GM...
  • Page 223 Fuel NOTICE: The 8th digit of your Vehicle the pump. And only unleaded nozzles Identification Number (VIN) shows will fit into your vehicle’s filler neck. the code letter for your engine. You will sure the posted octane is at least 87. find the VIN at the top left of your 87, you :f the octane is less than...
  • Page 224 Service & Appearance Care 5 . 7 L LT1 (Code Be sure the posted octane for premium is All Engines at least 91 (at least 89 for middle grade Use premium unleaded gasoline rated What about gasoline with blending and 87 for regular). If the octane is less 91 octane or higher.
  • Page 225 Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol. Gasolines for Cleaner Air In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines. Your use of gasoline with detergent NOTICE: These gasolines are specially designed to additives will help prevent deposits from reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors forming in your engine and fuel system.
  • Page 226 Service & Appearance Care Fuels in Foreign Countries To check on fuel availability, ask an auto Filling Your Tank club, or contact a major oil company that If you plan on driving in another country does business in the country where you’ll outside the U.S.
  • Page 227 Checking Things under the Hood To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the When you put the cap back on, turn it to left (counterclockwise). the right until hear a clicking noise. Hood Release _____1 To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle.
  • Page 228 Service 8t Appearance Care Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the hood release. Lift the hood. 3 . 4 L L32 (Code CAUTION: When you open the hood you'll see. Oil Fill Cap An electric fan under the hood 7.
  • Page 229 on hot Things that burn - : E = fire. engine parts and start a mese include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic 6. Oil Fill When you open the hood you'll see: You or others could be rubber.
  • Page 230 Service & Appearance Care L T l Engine Oil 3.4L (Code S) 5 . 7 L (Code It's a good idea to check your engine oil Turn off the engine and give the oil a few Check Engine Oil every time get fuel.
  • Page 231 5.7L LT1 (Code 3 . 4 L L32 (Code Just fill it enough to put the level To Check Engine Oil When to Add Oil: somewhere in the proper operating range. (5.7L LT1 (Code Engine) If the oil is at or below the line, then Push the dipstick all the way back in you’ll need to add some oil.
  • Page 232 Service & Appearance Care Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade Engine Oils For best fuel economy and cold starting, select the lowest SAE viscosity grade oil for the expected temperature range. WEATHER LOOK FOR THIS What Kind of Oil to Use: LABEL SAE 5W-30 Look for three things: shown in the viscosity chart, SAE...
  • Page 233 Don’t add anything to your oil. Your stop-and-go traffic). weather, 0 C) or colder. If your Chevrolet dealer is ready to advise if you vehicle has this option, see “Engine Block You tow a trailer often. think something should be added.
  • Page 234 Service & Appearance Care air Cleaner 3 . 4 L L32 (Code S) What to Do with Used Oil: tefer to the Maintenance Schedule to Used oil can be a real threat to the If you letermine when to replace the air filter. environment.
  • Page 235 m I I I IUIV.’ Air Filter Replacement the air cleaner is off, a backfire Operating the engine with the remove the air filter: air cleaner off can cause you or can cause a damaging engine fire. Remove the two plastic pins by others to be burned.
  • Page 236 Service & Appearance Care 2. Disconnect the plastic clamp on Pull the air cleaner straight up. 4. Open the air cleaner and remove the duct. Pull apart the connection. Unclamp the metal clips. filtcr.
  • Page 237 Then follow the difficult, you may choose to have this >een driving: hot check procedures. done at a Chevrolet dealership Service When outside temperatures are above Department. To check transmission fluid cold: A cold 90°F (32°C).
  • Page 238 Service & Appearance Care LTl (Code 3 . 4 L L32 5.7L (Code !. Push it back in all the way, wait three Then, without shutting off the engine, 50°F (10°C) if outside temperatures are follow these steps: seconds and then pull it back 50°F (lO°C), or more.
  • Page 239 Damage caused by fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to done at a Chevrolet dealership Service other than DEXRON@-IIE is not covered determine what kind of transmission fluid Department. by your new vehicle warranty.
  • Page 240 Service & Appearance Care NOTICE: Then, follow these steps: How to Add Fluid: mucn or too mtIe nula can 1. Remove the filler plug. Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the damage your transmission. Maintenance Schedule to determine what 2.
  • Page 241 Rear Axle Hydrauhc Clutcn How to Check: When to Check and Change Lubricant: The hydraulic clutch in your vehicle is self-adjusting. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to The proper fluid should be added if the level is below the STEP mark on the determine how often to check the When to Check and What to Use: reservoir.
  • Page 242 Service & Appearance Care Engine Coolant What to Use: The following explains your cooling The proper coolant for your Chevrolet system and how to add coolant when it will: Standard and Limited-Slip Differential is low. If you have a problem...
  • Page 243 What to Use: Adding only plain water to If you use an improper coolant mix, Use a mixture of one-half clean water can be your engine could overheat and be your coding system (preferably distilled) and one-half dangerous. Plain water, or some badly damaged.
  • Page 244 Service & Appearance Care To Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank: If you have the 5.7L LTl (Code P) engine Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper and this light comes on, means you’re To Check Coolant: When your engine is mix at the coolant recovery tank, but low on engine coolant.
  • Page 245 ,dd coolant mix at the recovery tank, but Radiator Pressure Cap (All Engines) Turning the radiator pressure e careful not to spill it. cap when the engine and NOTICE: radiator hot can allow steam and CA U TION: scalding liquids to blow out and Your radiator cap is a 18 psi You can be burned if you spill burn you badly.
  • Page 246 Service & Appearance Care 3.4L L32 (Code S) Power Steering Fluid When you replace your radiator pressure Thermostat cap. an AC3 cap is recommended. Engine coolant temperature is controlled to Check Power Steering Fluid: a thermostat in the engine coolant Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick system.
  • Page 247 ;.,, 5 . 7 L (Code Windsmeld Washer Fluid When the engine compartment is hot, What to Add: To Add: the level should be at the H mark. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID When the engine compartment is cool, determine what kind of fluid to use.
  • Page 248 Service & Appearance Care When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions fo adding water. Brake Master Cylinder Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer id. Your brake master cylinder is here. It is it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your Water can cause the solution filled with DOT-3 brake fluid.
  • Page 249 NOTICE: b Check Brake Fluid: ou can check the brake fluid without DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can If you have too much brake king off the cap. Just look at the brake damage your vehicle. Don’t fluid, it can spill on the engine. .uid reservoir.
  • Page 250 Vehicles we design and test have brake parts. battery’s label. top-quality brake parts in them, as your Chevrolet does when it is new. When you replace parts of your braking system for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have...
  • Page 251 Bulb Replacement CAUTION: Vehicle Storage For the proper type of replacement bulb, Batteries have acid that can see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. If you’re not going to drive your vehicle burn you and gas that can for 25 days or more, take the black, Halogen Bulbs explode.
  • Page 252 Service & Appearance Care To adjust the aim of your headlights: There are four headlights. Each one Headlights has its own vertical and horizontal 1. Move your vehicle to a level surface. Headlight Aiming aim position indicator. Each indicator Use a spirit level to be sure. Be sure Your vehicle has a mini-quad headlight has its own aiming screw.
  • Page 253 5. Now adjust the horizontal aim. Check To replace a headlight: Start with the vertical (up and down) the horizontal aim for each headlight headlight aim. Don’t try to adjust the Before replacing a headlight that does not and adjust it as necessary. horizontal (left and right) aim first.
  • Page 254 Service & Appearance Care Be careful not to move the aiming screws 1. Remove the Torx@ head screws at the The aiming ring will swing open like a when replace the headlight. end of the aiming ring. gate. Remove the aiming ring from the headlight being replaced was properly assembly.
  • Page 255 Do not overtighten. and the headlight aim seems to be headlight socket. Snap the locking Do not damage the vertical aiming affected, see your Chevrolet dealer. tabs onto the socket. bubble. Headlights on damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the horizontal aim...
  • Page 256 Service Station Information 2. Gently pull the assembly out and Center High-Mounted Stoplight Front 'hrn Signal remove the bulb from the back of the 1. Using replace the bulb: screwdriver, remove the assembly. plastic screws from the deflector Remove the two screws in the Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
  • Page 257 2. Turn and pull out the socket and the Rear Remove the wing nuts. Lights bulb. To change any rear bulb, you have to Pull out the bulb. remove the entire housing. 4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. 1.
  • Page 258 Service Station Information 4. Pull the assembly off from the outside. Rear Sidemarker Turn counterclockwise and pull out the socket and the bulb. 5. To remove a socket with tab, To replace a rear sidemarker bulb: press the tab and turn the socket 4.
  • Page 259 DATE GVWR GAWRFRT GAWR RR < . 01/91 5713LB ZS03LB CAPACITY WEIGHT TIRE SIZE INFORMATION Loading Your Vehicle your The other label is the Certification label, Two labels on vehicle show how Do not load your vehicle any found on the rear edge the driver’s much weight it may properly carry.
  • Page 260 Put things in the rear area new Chevrolet. If your spare tire is a your vehicle. T r y spread the If you put things inside your vehicle different brand than your road tires, you weight evenly.
  • Page 261 CAUTION: Poorly maintained and used improperly tires dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as result much friction. You could have Don’t let anyone tell you that serious accident. See air-out and underinflation or overinflation is all “Loading Your Vehicle” right.
  • Page 262 Service & Appearance Care ’ Tire Inspection and Rotation If you have P245/50ZR16 size tires, they When Check: Check your tires once a must roll in a certain direction for the best month or more. Don’t forget your To make your tires last longer, have them overall performance.
  • Page 263 When It’s Time for New Tires The tire has a puncture, cut, or other Rust dirt on a wheel, damage that can’t be repaired well One way tell when it’s time for new the parts to which it is fastened, because of the size or location of the tires is to check the treadwear indicators, loose...
  • Page 264 Service & Appearance Care /w/v.- rating, traction, ride and other things Uniform Tire Quality Grading Mixing tires could cause you to during normal service on your vehicle. If The following information relates to the your tires have an all-season tread design, system developed by the United States you mix tires of different sizes...
  • Page 265 Treadwear Traction A, B, C Temperature The treadwear grade is a comparative The traction grades, from highest to The temperature grades are A (the rating based on the wear rate of the tire lowest are: A, B, and C. They represent highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement when tested under controlled conditions...
  • Page 266 Service & Appearance Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Those grades are molded on the sidewalls represent higher levels of performance on of passenger car tires. the laboratory test wheel than the The wheels on your vehicle were aligned minimum required by law. and balanced carefully at the factory to While the tires available as standard or give you the longest tire life and best...
  • Page 267 GM original equipment make you lose control. You could be repaired). See your Chevrolet dealer if parts. This way, you will be sure to have have a collision in which you or any of these conditions exist.
  • Page 268 Service & Appearance Care Tire Chains If your Chevrolet has P235/55R16 or P245/50ZRlf; cize tire. don’t 1 1 c ~ tire chains: --In e v o w the\ vehicle. Used Replacement Wheels The wrong wheel can also cause If you ,.-ve other tires, “st;...
  • Page 269 Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses: &’---- r!eaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. m e r s burst into will damage your vehicle: me if you strike a match or them on a hot part of the vehicle.
  • Page 270 Clean up stains as soon as you can Always clean a whole trim panel or before they set. Your Chevrolet dealer has two section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. cleaners a solvent-type spot lifter and Use a clean cloth or sponge, and a foam-type powdered cleaner.
  • Page 271 Wipe off what’s left with a slightly Fabric Protection damp paper towel or cloth. If you need to use it, then: Your Chevrolet has upholstery and carpet Then dry immediately with an air Gently scrape excess soil from the that has been treated with Scotchgard”...
  • Page 272 Service & Appearance Care Special Cleaning Problems Non-greasy stains: Like catsup, coffee Combination stains: Like candy, ice (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and Greasy or oily stains: Like grease, oil, drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood. unknown stains.
  • Page 273 cause annoying reflections Cleaning Vinyl or Leather Glass windshield and even make it difficult Just use warm water and a clean cloth. Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass see through the windshield under certain No. 1050427) or a Cleaner Part Rub with a clean, damp cloth to conditions.
  • Page 274 Service 8t Appearance Care Cieaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield Wiper blades should be checked on a and Wiper Blades regular basis and replaced when worn. The paint finish on your vehicle provides If the windshield is not clear after using...
  • Page 275 Occasional waxing or mild polishing of or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, :oating similar to the painted surface of your Chevrolet may be necessary to dish or car washing (non-detergent) your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, remove residue from the paint finish. You soaps.
  • Page 276 Service & Appearance Care White Sidewall Tires Sheet Metal Damage Foreign Material Your Chevrolet dealer has a GM White If your vehicle is damaged and requires Calcium chloride and other salts, ice Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff...
  • Page 277 Although no defect in the paint job causes Larger areas of finish damage can be water. Clean any areas where mud and this, Chevrolet will repair, at no charge to corrected in your dealer’s body and paint the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles other debris can collect.
  • Page 278 Service Station Information Appearance Care and Maintenance Muterials PART NUMBER SIZE USAGE DESCRIPTION 1051 51 6 (0.946 L) Washer Solvent and Gas Line De-lcer Windshield washing system and gas line 1 0501 72 16 oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil Remover Also old waxes, polishes 10501 73 16 oz.
  • Page 279 This is the legal identifier for your You’ll find this label inside your console NOTICE; Chevrolet. It appears on a plate in the storage compartment. It’s very helpful if you &er neid to order parts. On this front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side.
  • Page 280 Service & Appearance Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers The other is in the engine compartment. Headlights Open the cover on either of the boxes to The headlight wiring is protected by a The wiring circuits in your vehicle are expose the fuses. circuit breaker.
  • Page 281 Brake LighVCruise Release Switch; Hazard Flasher (20 Amp.) Power Door Locks; Power Mirrors; Hatch Release (15 Amp.) Audio Alarm Module; Base@ Relay; Courtesy Lights: Console Compartment, Glove Box, Dome, Rearview Mirror and Radio (15 Amp.) Audio Alarm Module; Daytime Running Lights Module (Canada); Diagnostic Energy Reserve Power Windows and Other Power Module;...
  • Page 282 Service & Appearance Care Air Injection Pump Assembly; Air Conditioning Compressor Underhood Electrical Center Air Pump Relay (20 Amp.) Relay; Cruise Control Switches Fuses and Module (20 Amp.) Not Used Electronic Brake Control Module Relays Fuel Injectors (7.5 Amp.) (5 Amp.) Air Conditioning Compressor Fuel Injectors (7.5...
  • Page 283 Replacement Bulbs ............Ashtray* .
  • Page 284 Service & Appearance Care Capacities and Specifications Engine Type ..........VINEnnineCodeS ..........VINEngineCodeP ..........Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection ..........Valve Arrangement In-Head Piston Displacement ........VIN Engine Code S .207 CID (3.4L) ........VIN Engine Code P 350 CID (5.7L) Compression Ratio ..........
  • Page 285 Replacement Parts ........Air Cleaner Filter A1 163C ............
  • Page 286 If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your Chevrolet dealer. *Recheck fluid level after filling. See “Automatic Transmission Fluid” or “Manual Transmission Fluid” in the Index.
  • Page 287 Crankcase ........VIN Engine Code S 4.0 qt.
  • Page 288 Notes...
  • Page 289: Part 7 Maintenance Schedule

    T h i s part covers the ....Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services maintenance required f o r your ........Owner Checks and Services Chevrolet Your vehicle needs .......... At Each Fuel Fill these services to retain its safety........At Least Once a Month dependability and emission ........
  • Page 290 So please read this part and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Chevrolet dealer, the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done.
  • Page 291 CAUTION: “Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be important inspections that your Chevrolet dealer’s service dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be department or another qualified service center should seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only perform.
  • Page 292 Maintenance Schedule Introduction: A Word about Maintenance (Cont.) “Section E: Maintenance Record” provides a place for you “Section Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it properly maintained.
  • Page 293 Your to follow: Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. If you go to your dealer for your service Schedule I needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service Is any one of these true for your vehicle? people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
  • Page 294 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: When most trips are less than miles WHEN TO PERFORM WHAT TO SERVICE (6 km).
  • Page 295 The services shown in this schedule up to 48,000 miles (80 000 should be rformed after 48,000 miles at the same intervals.
  • Page 296 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) WHAT TO SERVICE WHEN TO PERFORM ITEM See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) or Months Services” following Schedules I and II. (whichever occurs first). Schedule I1 Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified Schedule I apply.
  • Page 297 The services shown in this schedule up to 45,000 miles (75 O00 km) should be performed after 45,000 miles at the same intervals. MILES (000) 22.5 37.5 KILOMETERS f000)
  • Page 298 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Eirplanation of Scheduled Maintenance Semices Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done and Schedule 11. before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. The proper fluids and lubricants use are listed in Section NOTE: To determine your engine’s displacement and code,...
  • Page 299 ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE Cooling System Service* Drain, flush and refill Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked, the system with new or approved recycled coolant swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Keep clamps.
  • Page 300 Maintenance Schedule aection A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE Transmission Service For manual transmissions, If you do not use your vehicle under any of these fluid doesn’t require changing. conditions, change both the fluid and filter every 100,OOO miles (160 O00 km).
  • Page 301 ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE Air Cleaner Filter and Crankcase Ventilation 10 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspections** Filter Replacement* Replace every 30,000 miles Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails (50 OOO or more often under dusty conditions. and injection assembly, if equipped) for damage or Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals leaks.
  • Page 302 Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section D.
  • Page 303 At least Once a Month CHECK WHAT TO OR SERVICE Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
  • Page 304 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services Section (Cont.) Once a Year At lead CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Lubricate all body door hinges, including the hatchback lid. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, rear compartment, console doors and folding seat hardware.
  • Page 305 feast Once a Year (CONT.) CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE CA UTlON: \ When .you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you Brake Transmission Shift Interlock-BTS: or others could be iniured. Follow the steps below. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
  • Page 307 Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. and fall).
  • Page 308 Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections (Cont.) INSPECTION WHAT SHOULD BE DONE OR SERVICE Rear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss in this system may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair it if needed. If your vehicle is used to pull a trailer, change the gear lubricant every 7,500 miles (12 500 k m ) .
  • Page 309 Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids Lubricants & NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. FLUIWLUBRICANT USAGE GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the Engine Oil proper viscosity.
  • Page 310 Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Cont.) USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277). Automatic Transmission Engine Oil. Shift Linkage Clutch Linkage Pivot Engine Oil.
  • Page 311 FLUIDILUBRICANT USAGE Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271) or SAE $OW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant. Rear Axle (Standard and Limited-Slip Differential) Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring a. Engine oil. Anchor b. Release Pawl b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
  • Page 312 Maintenance Schedule Section Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the odometer reading and who performed the service in the maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance maintenance receipts.
  • Page 314 Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record (Cant.) ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING '310...
  • Page 315 DATE ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING...
  • Page 316 Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.) MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE ODOMETER SERVICED BY READING...
  • Page 317: Part 8 Customer Assistance Information

    Customer Satisfaction Procedure 3 14 GM Participation in Better Business Bureau Mediation/Arbritration Program contact Chevrolet if you need ....Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 3 18 assistance.
  • Page 318 Your satisfaction and goodwill are Parts Manager, contact the owner of the In all other overseas locations, contact important to your dealer and Chevrolet. GM International Export Sales in dealership or the General Manager. Normally, any concerns with the sales Canada by calling 1-4 16-644-4 1 12.
  • Page 319 Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its your inquiry prompt attention. However, concern. Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing if you wish to write Chevrolet, write to: or speech impaired customer who has Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center access to a TDD or a conventional P.O.
  • Page 320 However, if you have try to help resolve your dispute through Better Business Bureau (BBB) been substantially satisfied, Chevrolet mediation. If mediation is not successful. following toll-free number: wants you to be aware of GM's voluntary...
  • Page 321 Whatever your preference may decision is rendered (or 47 days if you did **Some states may require that you file a not first contact your dealer or Chevrolet). be, remember that if you are unhappy claim with AUTO LINE before...
  • Page 322 Customer Assistance Information Reporting Safety Reporting Safety Defects to the United Defects to the Canadian become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General States Government Government Motors. If you believe that your vehicle has a If you live Canada, and you believe To contact NHTSA, you may either call defect which could cause a crash or could...
  • Page 323 In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Towing Chevrolet is excited to announce the Transport Canada) in a situation like this, establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Locksmith we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please Assistance Center.
  • Page 324 Vehicle Identification Number General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications Department License plate number 1908 Colonel Sam Dr. Vehicle color Oshawa, Ontario L l H 8P7 Chevrolet regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Chevrolet products. Chevrolet monitors product...
  • Page 325 If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s GVWR) are listed in the same index. Others describe inexpensive repairs issued by Chevrolet for all car or truck which, if done on time with the latest Ordering information so you can buy models in the model year, you can buy parts, may avoid future costly repairs.
  • Page 326 PSP’s pertaining to a current model year Toll-Free Telephone Number car or truck. you want additional ordering form Chevrolet Service Publications Some PSP’s pertaining to a particular for an index, call toll-free and we’ll just You can get these by using the order model year vehicle may be published in be happy to send you one.
  • Page 327 A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model Price Number Form Model year. The indexes list all PSP’s published by Chevrolet in the model year....1993 Chevrolet Camaro ST-368-93 $43.00...
  • Page 328 Notes...
  • Page 333 12 1 Axle. Rear How the System Works ....AM Stereo Servicing Your Chevrolet with ........ Backing Up (with a Trailer) Antenna.
  • Page 334 ....... Braking (Control of a Vehicle) Chemical Paint Spotting Carbon Monoxide ......Braking in Emergencies Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Care of Safety Belts ..“Break.1n. New Vehicle Cassette and Compact Disc Chevrolet Service Publications .....
  • Page 335 ....Comfort Controls and Audio Problems. Special Child Restraints ........Systems The Inside of Your Chevrolet Rear Seat ....Compact Disc Player. Delco-Base@ The Outside of the Windshield Right Front Seat ..
  • Page 336 ....... Controls Cooling Customer Assistance ......11 2 ....Conditioner Cooling System Information ........Brightness Courtesy Lights Customer Satisfaction Procedure ........comfort Cruise Control ......Cruise Passing Another Vehicle Daytime Running Lights ........ Features and Deep Snow.
  • Page 337 ..Electric Mirror Control Driving Defogging and Defrosting ......
  • Page 338 Index ....... Exhaust. Engine Fluid. Windshield Washer Front ......... Ashtray Fluids and Lubricants. Extender. Safety Belt ......Console Storage Recommended ........... F a b r i c Protection FM Stereo Map Lights ..........Seat.
  • Page 339 ....How to Add Coolant to the Headlight Aiming G a g e s ....Coolant Recovery Tank Headlight Highbow Beam Engine Coolant Temperature ......How to Add Coolant to the Heater Controls Engine Oil Pressure ..........
  • Page 340 ........Inflation Tire Pressure Leaving the Freeway Low Coolant ....Instrument Panel ....Leaving Your Vehicle with the Low Oil ........Instrument Panel and Clusters Engine Running Main Control ....Instrument Panel. Cleaning the Lighter.
  • Page 341 ......N e w Vehicle “Break-In’’ M a i n Fuse Block Transmission (Five-Speed) ....
  • Page 342 Index ......PASS-Key II@ (Park) Shifting into Pregnancy, Safety Belt Use ........ Passenger Position (Safety Belts) P (Park), Shifting out during ......Rear Seat Problems on the Road Paint ...
  • Page 343 Rainy Weather Tips. Some Release Replacing Safety Belts after ..............a Crash Other Hatch .......... Rear Axle Hood Reporting Safety Defects ........To General Motors Rear Axle. Limited-Slip Remote Hatch ....Rear Drum Brakes Reminder Light.
  • Page 344 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......Roads. Hill and Mountain Larger Children Schedule. Maintenance .... Roadside Assistance. Chevrolet 3 19 Questions People Ask Scheduled Maintenance Services ....Rocking Your Vehicle to Reminder Light Seats ......
  • Page 345 AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Storage and Compartments Publications Ordering ........Storage. Vehicle Tape Player 1 19 Information. Chevrolet ..Delco-Base@ Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Work. Doing Your Own 2 18 AM/FM Stereo with ........
  • Page 346 Index ......T T o p Sunshades Tips. Ventilation 1 14 Tone. Setting the ........Tire Loading AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tachometer...
  • Page 347 ..Underbody Maintenance Transmission Trailer ........Automatic Underhood Electrical Center Backing Up with a ..........Uphill.
  • Page 348 Index ............Ventilation Weatherstrips Windows ... Ventilation System. Flow-Through ..Weight of the Trailer Defogging and Defrosting ..... Ventilation Tips ..... Weight of the Trailer Tongue Manual ....Vision. Night ...... Weight. Total on Your Vehicle’s Power ..
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  • Page 356 Service Station Information Windshield Washer Fluid Reservorr Hood Release See Page 243. See Page 223. Battery The Delco Freedom@ battery needs no water. See Page 246. Cooling System Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick and Fill Cap Check coolant at the coolant recovery tank using the dipstick.
  • Page 358 CHEVROLET CERTll WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE...