Page 2 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8...
Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. French Language Manual: Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will Aux propriétaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous...
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. About Driving Your Vehicle CAUTION: As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an...
Page 5: Vehicle Symbols
You will also find a circle When you read other manuals, you might see with a slash through it CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different in this book. This safety colors or in different words. symbol means “Don’t,” You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. “Don’t do this”...
Page 6 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:...
Page 7 NOTES...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone...
Page 9: Seats And Seat Controls
Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, head restraints, easy entry seats and the folding rear seatback. Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 10: Reclining Front Seatbacks
Manual Lumbar Support Reclining Front Seatbacks Turn the knob located on the driver’s side seatback To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outboard clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust support of the side of the seat cushion. Release the lever to lock the lower back.
Page 11 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 12: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Easy Entry Seats (Two-Door) The front seats of your vehicle make it easy to get in and out of the rear seat area. When you pull up on the recliner release lever, the Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint seatback will tilt forward and the whole seat can slide is closest to the top of your head.
Page 13 After someone gets into the rear seat area, move the seat rearward until it locks. Then move the seatback to its original position. CAUTION: If any easy entry seat isn’t locked, it can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injured.
Page 14 Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seatback The rear seat in your vehicle folds to provide more cargo space. To fold the rear seats do the following: CAUTION: If a head restraint is not installed on the seatback or stored in the vehicle properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver.
Page 15 2. Pull the release straps located near the center of the 3. Remove the head restraint from the seatback by vehicle to release the seat cushion. Fold the seat raising the head restraint fully. Press the release cushion forward. button and remove the head restraint from the seatback.
Page 16 4. Store the head restraint To raise the rear seat do the following: in the top of the folded 1. Fold the rear seatback up. Push and pull on the seat cushion. seatback to ensure it’s locked in position. 2. Reinstall the head restraint by inserting it into the seatback.
Page 17: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone CAUTION: This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 18: Why Safety Belts Work
In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to Why Safety Belts Work wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
Page 19 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-12...
Page 20 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel ... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... 1-13...
Page 21: Here Are Questions Many People Ask About
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 22: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from How to Wear Safety Belts Properly home, why should I wear safety belts? Adults You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in This part is only for people of adult size. an accident even one that isn’t your fault and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 23: Driver Position
Driver Position 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. This part describes the driver’s restraint system. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across Lap-Shoulder Belt you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Page 24 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, pull out the knob and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt the adjuster up just by pulling out the knob and sliding adjuster to the height that is right for you.
Page 26 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 28 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 29 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 30 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 31: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 32: Right Front Passenger Position
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect Here are the most important things to know about the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, the air bag system: it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to CAUTION: making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 33 CAUTION: CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured air bag, as you would be if you were leaning or killed.
Page 34 There is an air bag How the Air Bag System Works readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 35 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any...
Page 36 When should an air bag inflate? What makes an air bag inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag frontal or near frontal crash. The air bag will inflate sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash.
Page 37 What will you see after an air bag inflates? In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, Additional windshield breakage may also occur from so quickly that some people may not even realize the right front passenger air bag.
Page 38 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle NOTICE: Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places If you damage the covering for the driver’s or around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may inflate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 39: Rear Seat Passengers
Adding Equipment to Your Air Rear Seat Passengers Bag-Equipped Vehicle It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags wearing safety belts.
Page 40 Shoulder Belt 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 41 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 42 The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 43: Center Passenger Position
Center Passenger Position Lap Belt Door Models) When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. The word “CENTER” is on both the buckle and latch plate. Also, the center buckle and latch plate are a different color than the two outboard buckles and latch plates.
Page 44: Children
Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 45 CAUTION: (Continued) For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a lb. (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint. CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 46 What are the different types of add child restraints? CAUTION: on child restraints, which are purchased Children who are up against, or very close to, by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic any air bag when it inflates can be seriously types.
Page 47 CAUTION: CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, The body structure of a young child is quite including support for the head and neck. unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom This is necessary because a newborn infant’s the safety belts are designed.
Page 48: Restraint Systems For Children
Restraint Systems for Children A rear facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 49 A forward facing child seat (C E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields.
Page 50 How do child restraints work? When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, A child restraint system is any device designed for it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position vehicle safety standards.
Page 51: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. You may secure a forward facing child restraint General Motors, therefore, recommends that child in the right front seat, but before you do, always restraints be secured in the rear seat including an infant move the front passenger seat as far back as it...
Page 52: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 53 Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be When routing the top strap at the center seating position, ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the be sure to pass it between the rear seatbacks if the top top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer’s strap connection to the child restraint is below the top of instructions say.
Page 54: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 55 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the the retractor to set the lock. retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on...
Page 56 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position (4-Door Models) You’ll be using the lap belt. The word “CENTER” is on both the buckle and latch plate. Also, the center buckle and latch plate are a different color than the two outboard buckles and latch plates.
Page 57 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6.
Page 58: Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat. Front Seat Position You’ll be using the lap shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
Page 59 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-52...
Page 60 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7.
Page 61: Older Children
Older Children What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 62 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is...
Page 63 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 64: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light you should use it. and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Page 65: Replacing Restraint System Parts
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts. CAUTION: If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.
Page 66 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
Page 67 Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 68: Manual Windows
Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each window. Power Windows (If Equipped) Door Models With power windows, switches on the driver’s door operate each window when the ignition is on. Push down on the front of the switch to lower a window and lift up the front of the switch to raise a window.
Page 69 Express Down Window Keys The AUTO switch for the driver’s window has an express down feature. To use express down, push the CAUTION: switch all the way down. Release the switch and the window will lower completely. Pull up on the switch lightly and release it to stop the window partway.
Page 70 One key is used for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the metal plate from the key ring and gives it to the first owner. The metal plate has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys.
Page 71: Door Locks
If you need a new key, contact your dealer who can Door Locks obtain the correct key code. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index for more information. CAUTION: NOTICE: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children Your vehicle has a number of features that can easily open the doors and fall out of a help prevent theft.
Page 72 There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Power Door Locks (If Equipped) From the outside, use your key. To lock the door, If you have power door turn the key toward the front of the vehicle. To unlock locks, the switch is located the door, turn the key toward the rear.
Page 73 To lock both side doors, push the switch forward. To unlock the doors, pull the switch rearward. The tailgate will need to be manually locked and unlocked with a key. With power door locks, you can lock all the doors from the outside by inserting the key and turning the key toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 74: Leaving Your Vehicle
Rear Door Security Locks (Four-Door Models) To Open a Rear Door With the Security Lock If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks on, unlock the door from the inside, then open the door that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the outside.
Page 75: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to (If Equipped) use this equipment. If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) normal for any remote keyless entry system.
Page 76 Operation Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to The following functions are prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. available with the remote If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be keyless entry system: purchased through your dealer.
Page 77: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Page 78 To replace the battery in the transmitter do the following: Resynchronization 1. Use a coin or similar object to separate the bottom Your remote keyless entry system is equipped with a half from the top half of the transmitter. security system that prevents anyone from recording and playing back your signal.
Page 79 Tailgate Tailgate Lock Release Use your key to lock or unlock your tailgate. CAUTION: If you have a convertible, you can still open or close the tailgate with the rear window closed. It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate open Theft because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Page 80 Parking at Night New Vehicle “Break In” Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. NOTICE: Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break in.”...
Page 81: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions CAUTION: With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key four different positions. to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision.
Page 82: Starting Your Engine
ACC (ACCESSORY) (B): This is the position in which Starting Your Engine you can operate your electrical accessories. It also unlocks the steering wheel and ignition. Use this position if your Automatic Transmission vehicle must be pushed or towed. Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). ON (C): This is the position that the switch returns that’s Your engine won’t start in any other position...
Page 83 Starting Your Engine 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to ignition key to START.
Page 84: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110 volt AC outlet. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire.
Page 85: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: There are several different positions for your shift lever. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 86 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re transmission shift lock control system. You have to already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Page 87 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: It can help control your speed as you go down steep Going less than about 15 mph (25 km/h), mountain roads, but then you would also want to use push your accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Page 88 LOW (L): This position gives you even more power but NOTICE: lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in LOW (L), the transmission won’t shift If your rear wheels can’t turn, don’t try to drive.
Page 89 Overdrive-Off Button (If Equipped) To convert the transmission to the three speed mode, press in the overdrive off button and release it. The OD/OFF indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. The overdrive off button is for normal driving, however, it also offers more power and lower fuel economy than driving in the overdrive position.
Page 90: Manual Transmission Operation
Power Mode Selector Switch (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation A power mode selector Five-Speed switch is included with the four speed This is your shift pattern. automatic transmission. Here’s how to operate your transmission: When you need more power for climbing hills or quicker FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into acceleration, press the P (power) switch.
Page 91: Shift Speeds
SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up NOTICE: on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5): Shift into stopped.
Page 92: Transfer Case
Four Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Transfer Case If your vehicle has four wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To shift out of two wheel drive and into four wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever to FOUR WHEEL HIGH (4H) or FOUR WHEEL...
Page 93 WHEEL HIGH (2H): This setting is for driving FOUR WHEEL LOW (4L): This setting also engages in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is your front axle to give you extra traction and can be not engaged in two wheel drive.
Page 94: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in the release button located on the end of the lever. Hold the release button in as you move the lever all the way down.
Page 95: Automatic Transmission Only
Shifting Into PARK (P) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. (Automatic Transmission Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 96 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) Running (Automatic Transmission Only) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in CAUTION: the transmission.
Page 97 Shifting Out of PARK (P) If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: (Automatic Transmission Only) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the ON position.
Page 98: Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)
3. Find the access hole cover on the driver’s side of the Parking Your Vehicle (Manual console, near the shift lever. Transmission Models Only) 4. Remove the screw and cover. Before you get out of your vehicle, put your shift lever 5.
Page 99: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 100 Running Your Engine While You’re CAUTION: Parked (Automatic Transmission) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if ever have to, here are some things to know. the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 101 Horn To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and move the lever down. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position To sound the horn, press the portion of your steering and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. wheel marked with the horn symbol.
Page 102: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer The turn signal has an upward (for right) and a downward First, you must have the headlamps on. For high beams, (for left) position. These positions allow you to signal a push the turn signal lever toward the instrument panel. turn or a lane change.
Page 103: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers For steady wiping at low speed, move the stalk down to LO. For higher speed wiping, move the stalk down further to HI. To stop the wiper, move the stalk up to OFF. With variable delay, you can set the wiper speed for a long or short interval between wipes.
Page 104: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/Washer (If Equipped) To wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the wiper To turn on your rear wiper, symbol on it toward you one time. When you release push the upper button. the stalk, the washers will stop. The wiper will continue Push the same button wiping for approximately three cycles and will either again to turn it off.
Page 105 Cruise Control (If Equipped) When you apply your brakes, or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission, the cruise control turns off. CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Page 106 Setting Cruise Control 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Once you’re going 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, turn the switch on the lever down, to COAST SET CAUTION: and release it. Your cruise will be set. 4.
Page 107 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Using Cruise Control on Hills There are two ways to go to a higher speed. How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed.
Page 108: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control has three positions: OFF: Turning the control to this position turns off all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps...
Page 109: Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t for others to see the front of your vehicle during be lit up either.
Page 110: Lamps On Reminder
Automatic Light Control (ALC) To disable your vehicle’s DRL and ALC functions, do the following: Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor 1. Before turning the ignition key to ON or START, on top of the instrument panel, so be sure it is not covered. set the parking brake.
Page 111: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Dome Lamp Instrument Panel Brightness Control This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. The dome lamp has a three position switch.
Page 112: Battery Rundown Protection
OFF: This position is to the left when you are sitting Mirrors in the driver’s seat. The lamp will stay off even when a door is opened. Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror CENTER: This is the center position. The lamp will An inside rearview mirror is attached to your windshield.
Page 113 Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors To adjust the mirrors do the following: 1. Move the selector switch to the L (left) or R (right) Adjust these mirrors by hand so that you can just to select the mirror you wish to adjust. see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.
Page 114: Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments Cupholder Two cupholders are on the center console next to the Glove Box parking brake lever. To open the glove box, pull the latch toward you. Convenience Net (If Equipped) Use your key to lock and unlock the glove box. You may have a convenience net in the rear of your The glove box has a two position detent for opening the...
Page 115 Luggage Compartment Cover (If Equipped) Lockable Storage Compartment and Cargo Cover (Option) Luggage or other cargo placed in the luggage compartment can be hidden from view by a luggage If you have a two door vehicle and it has the optional compartment cover.
Page 116 5. Carefully lift the panel out of the cargo area. 6. Put the knobs back into the mounting holes for storage while the panel is out of the vehicle. CAUTION: An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver.
Page 117 Luggage Carrier (If Equipped) The crossrails are adjustable, but are only designed to move a limited amount. Just loosen the slider knobs at each end of the crossrail to move them. CAUTION: The front crossrail has limited movement when traveling rearward. If you try to carry something on top of your The back crossrail has limited movement when vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage...
Page 118 Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. Follow these guidelines: NOTICE: (Continued) Carrying small, heavy loads on the roof is not recommended. Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it Do not load cargo directly on the roof panel. securely to the luggage carrier.
Page 119: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The rear ashtray is on the back of the center console. Push on the left side of the ashtray. The ashtray will To use the lighter, the ignition key must be in ON or turn clockwise for usage. To remove the rear ashtray, ACC.
Page 120: Accessory Power Outlet
Accessory Power Outlet When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with With the accessory power outlet, you can plug in the equipment. auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power outlet is located in the center NOTICE: console near the parking brake.
Page 121 Convertible Top (If Equipped) NOTICE: (Continued) Your convertible top features a sunroof, a removable rear window and removable side windows. Don’t lower the top if it is damp or wet. After the top is down, the trapped water can cause stains, mildew and damage to the NOTICE: inside of your car.
Page 122 Opening and Closing Your Sunroof 1. Lower your antenna and swing your sun visors down. 4. Swing the front top bow up and back while folding 2. Squeeze the front top bow latch buttons and pull the the canvas top as shown. Be sure that you don’t latch back.
Page 123 5. Take out the holding strap from the pocket near the 6. Wrap the holding strap around the canvas top and dome lamp. snap it to the front top bow retaining strap. 7. Push the front top bow latches down until they click. 8.
Page 124 Removing and Installing Your Rear Window The rear window on your vehicle is removable. This allows you to open the back opening all the way or to replace the window if it becomes deteriorated. To remove the rear window do the following: 1.
Page 125 Removing and Installing the Side Window 3. Release the plastic strip sewn along the bottom edge of the window by gently pulling down and out. To remove the side window do the following: Then release the plastic along the front edge of the window by pulling it forward and out.
Page 126 To install the side window: 2. Then start by zipping the zipper about 3 inches (8 cm), to hold the window in place. When zipping, place the rear bottom corner of the window inside the rear part of the vehicle body to help support the window while you engage the zipper end.
Page 127 Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top 1. Remove the side windows of the canvas top as shown previously. Remember to release the tension in the canvas top support arms first. 2. Open the rear window and hang it down inside the luggage compartment (or over the top of the vehicle’s trunk).
Page 128 4. Unhook the front end of the rear canvas top. 5. Engage the latches by pushing down on the You may want to open the sunroof to gain easier support arms at the hinges. access to the rear top. Lower the bow slowly while Reverse the steps to raise your canvas top.
Page 129 The Instrument Panel Your Information System 2-64...
Page 130 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Side Defroster Vent L. Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped) B. Air Vents M. Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever N. Hood Release D. Instrument Panel Cluster O.
Page 131: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have left, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. United States cluster shown, Canada similar 2-66...
Page 132: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The button located to the right of the odometer display Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been allows you to switch between the odometer and the two trip...
Page 133: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows This part describes the warning lights and gages that there may be a problem, check the section that tells you may be on your vehicle.
Page 134: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light If the air bag readiness light stays on after you tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 135: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light This light will come on will come on when you set your parking brake. The light briefly when you turn on the will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. ignition, but the engine is If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, not running, as a check to...
Page 136 CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve United States Canada pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 137 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning CAUTION: Light (Option) With the anti lock brake Your regular brake system may not be working system, this light will come on when you start properly if the anti lock brake system warning your engine and it will light is on.
Page 138: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the Your vehicle is equipped gage pointer moves to the with a computer which H (red) side, your engine monitors operation of the is too hot.
Page 139 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is NOTICE: working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one If you keep driving your vehicle with this light of two ways: on, after a while, your emission controls may not...
Page 140 If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage to You may be able to correct the emission system your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: Reducing vehicle speed. Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? Avoiding hard accelerations.
Page 141 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. Some state/provincial and local governments have or may See “Fuel” in the Index. Poor fuel quality will cause begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 142: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the light may blink on and off. This is normal. If you have a problem with If you make a hard stop, the light may come on your oil, this light may stay for a moment.
Page 143 Four-Wheel-Drive Light (If Equipped) Overdrive Off Light (If Equipped) This light comes on when This light comes on when the ignition switch is on the automatic four speed and the transfer case lever transmission has been is in one of the four wheel converted to the three speed...
Page 144: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are four concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and do not Your fuel gage shows about indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. how much fuel is in your At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before tank.
Page 145 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Setting the Clock Climate Control System FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player...
Page 146: Comfort Controls
Comfort Controls (Floor): This position directs air toward the floor and through the right and left side vents. The side vents With this system, you can control the heating, cooling can be shut off by closing the thumbwheel to allow for and ventilation in your vehicle.
Page 147: Air Conditioner Controls
Fan Lever Air Conditioner Controls Slide the lever located on the upper right side away from The air conditioning OFF to turn the system on. Move the lever toward the system uses the same fan symbol to increase the fan’s speed. controls as described previously.
Page 148: Heating
For normal cooling, press the A/C button and slide the Heating air intake lever to outside air. For faster cooling, slide For the quickest results, slide the air intake lever the lever to recirculate. Then slide the airflow lever to to recirculate.
Page 149: Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) Press the button to turn on the defogger. An indicator light in the button will come on to remind you that If your vehicle has this feature, the rear window the defogger is on. The rear window defogger will turn defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from itself off after about 15 minutes.
Page 150: Ventilation System
Ventilation System You can direct the airflow side side by moving the control located in the center of the vent. The vent can For mild outside temperatures, when little heating or be tilted up and down also. To control the amount of cooling is needed, you can direct outside air through airflow though the outlets, turn the thumbwheel below your vehicle.
Page 151: Audio Systems
Audio Systems AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Page 152 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations.
Page 153 To adjust the treble, press and release the AUDIO button Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) until TRE appears on the display. Then press and hold AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the up arrow to increase treble. T and a positive number left speakers, press and release the AUDIO button until will appear on the display.
Page 154 To adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton or the left BAL or FAD. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than SEEK arrow to go to the previous track if the current two seconds until you hear a beep.
Page 155 5 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear Compact Disc Messages the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the RND will show on the display. Press RDM again to following reasons: turn off random play.
Page 156: Understanding Radio Reception
Understanding Radio Reception To help avoid hearing loss or damage do the following: 1. Adjust the volume knob to the lowest setting. 2. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, and clearly.
Page 157: Care Of Your Compact Discs
Care of Your Compact Discs Fixed Mast Antenna Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight without being damaged. If the mast should ever become and dust.
Page 158 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle Driving at Night Defensive Driving Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Drunken Driving...
Page 159: Your Driving, The Road And Your Vehicle
But statistics show that the most important factor, by far, is how we drive. Knowing how these three factors work together can help you understand how your vehicle handles and what you can do to avoid many types of crashes, including a rollover crash. Driver Behavior The single most important thing is this: everyone in the vehicle, including the driver, should buckle up.
Page 160: Defensive Driving
Unfamiliar surroundings can also have hidden hazards. Defensive Driving To help you learn more about driving in different The best advice anyone can give about driving is: conditions, this section contains information about city, Drive defensively. freeway, and off road driving, as well as other hints for Please start with a very important safety device in your driving in various weather conditions.
Page 161: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults by some estimates, nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol, so Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to it’s against the law in every U.S.
Page 162 According to the American Medical Association, It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, a 180 lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce if the same person drank three double martinis (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 163 But the ability to drive is affected well below a There’s something else about drinking and driving that BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the many people don’t know. Medical research shows that driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or...
Page 164: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and reaction time. the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 165 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive Anti-Lock Brake System (Option) in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle may have anti lock brakes. ABS is an braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. advanced electronic braking system that will help This is a mistake.
Page 166 A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could.
Page 167: Braking In Emergencies
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on Braking in Emergencies wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation Remember: Anti lock doesn’t change the time you need that requires hard braking. to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease If you have anti lock, you can steer and brake at the...
Page 168: Steering
Steering Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control systems steering Power Steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes, If you lose power steering assist because the engine adding the hard braking can demand too much of those stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer...
Page 169: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 170: Off - Road Recovery
Road Recovery Passing You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
Page 171 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, start your left lane change signal before moving out following too closely reduces your area of vision, of the right lane to pass.
Page 172: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving when the three control systems (brakes, steering and to these conditions.
Page 173: Off - Road Driving With Your
Road Driving with Your Before You Go Off-Roading Four Wheel Drive Vehicle There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance This off road guide is for vehicles that have and service work done.
Page 174: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns CAUTION: road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. Chevrolet recognizes these concerns and Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the urges every off roader to follow these basic rules for...
Page 175: Traveling To Remote Areas
Traveling to Remote Areas Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful road driving. One of the best ways to control It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some going to a remote area.
Page 176: Scanning The Terrain
Scanning the Terrain When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other road driving can take you over many different kinds surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands of terrain.
Page 177: Approaching A Hill
Driving on Off-Road Hills On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in road driving often takes you up, down or across a elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. hill.
Page 178 Driving Uphill Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible you need to take some special steps. to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 179 What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position. about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? This way, you’ll be able to tell if your wheels are If this happens, there are some things you should straight and maneuver as you back down.
Page 180 Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just can’t do it. CAUTION: What should I do? Set the parking brake, put your transmission Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission in cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P) (or, if you have the manual FIRST (1)) and turn off the engine.
Page 181: Driving Downhill
Driving Downhill If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low When off roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes and consider a number of things: they won’t have to do all the work.
Page 182 Are there some things I should not do when Am I likely to stall when going downhill? driving down a hill? It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. Yes! These are important because if you But if it happens going downhill, here’s what to do. ignore them you could lose control and have Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes.
Page 183: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse. If you drive across a rock with Sooner or later, an off road trail will probably go across the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop into the incline of a hill.
Page 184: Stalling On An Incline
What if I’m driving across an incline that’s not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should I do? If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping.
Page 185 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it’s very easy to lose control. On wet When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will won’t get good traction.
Page 186: Driving In Water
Driving in Water CAUTION: Light rain causes no special off road driving problems. But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream Find out how deep the water is before you drive through and you and your passengers could drown.
Page 187: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving Driving at Night Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.
Page 188 Here are some tips on night driving. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even Drive defensively. several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. Don’t drink and drive. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with...
Page 189: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 190 CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
Page 191: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your Driving Through Flowing Water tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road.
Page 192: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip.
Page 193: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow.
Page 194: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Of course, Maps: Do you have up date maps? you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Chevrolet dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. 4-37...
Page 195: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 196 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. See “Off Road Driving” in the Index for information about Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the driving off road.
Page 197: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 198 Unless you have the anti lock braking system, you’ll want to brake very gently, too. If you do have anti lock, see “Anti Lock” in the Index. This system improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.
Page 199 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or...
Page 200 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster CAUTION: than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
Page 201: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing Dinghy Towing Four-Wheel-Drive Only Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle To tow your vehicle from the front (four wheel drive only), behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome. do the following: The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy towing”...
Page 202 Follow these steps: Stop towing every 200 miles (300 km) and start the engine. Leave the transfer case shift lever in NEUTRAL. 1. Set the parking brake. Shift your automatic transmission to DRIVE (D); leave 2. Shift your automatic transmission into PARK (P), a manual transmission in SECOND (2) with the clutch or your manual transmission to SECOND (2).
Page 203: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing CAUTION: To tow your vehicle from the rear, do the following: Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle’s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Park (P), for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission.
Page 204 The best way to tow your vehicle is from the rear. NOTICE: Follow these steps: 1. Put the rear wheels on a dolly. Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your vehicle could NOTICE: be badly damaged.
Page 205: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle The other label is the certification label, also found on the driver’s door lock pillar. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it Rating (GVWR).
Page 206 CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can or in a crash.
Page 207: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” CAUTION: that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 208: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If you have an automatic transmission, you can use Chevrolet THIRD (3) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when Chevrolet Customer Assistance towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in THIRD (3) P.O. Box 33170 when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and...
Page 209: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle.
Page 210: Safety Chains
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Safety Chains Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper You should always attach chains between your vehicle limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tire loading information label at the rear edge of the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from...
Page 211: Driving With A Trailer
Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. loaded, then it needs its own brakes and they must be Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get adequate.
Page 212: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Passing Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good wiring (included in the optional trailering package). deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Page 213: Parking On Hills
Parking on Hills 5. If you have a four wheel drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL. 6. Release the regular brakes. CAUTION: CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
Page 214: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down more on this.
Page 215 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Cooling System Other Warning Devices If a Tire Goes Flat Jump Starting Changing a Flat Tire Towing Your Vehicle If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow Engine Overheating...
Page 216: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flasher is located on the instrument panel near the comfort controls. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
Page 217: Jump Starting
Jump Starting NOTICE: If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Ignoring these steps could result in costly vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 218 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette each other. If they are, it could cause a ground lighter.
Page 219 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if once the engine is running.
Page 220 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery.
Page 221 9. Don’t let the other end 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and touch anything until the run the engine for a while. next step. The other end 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. of the negative ( ) cable If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably...
Page 222: Towing Your Vehicle
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 223: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating CAUTION: You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” in the Index. Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Page 224: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no 10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on, steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 225: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 226 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Page 227: Recovery Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant NOTICE: Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the isn’t at or above the FULL mark, add a 50/50 mixture engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 228 CAUTION: CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol system can blow out and burn you badly. They and it will burn if the engine parts are hot are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator enough.
Page 229: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 230 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push 3. Fill the radiator with the proper coolant mixture, up down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. to the base of the filler neck. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.
Page 231 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the engine cooling fan.
Page 232: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes by driving slowly to a level place.
Page 233 CAUTION: (Continued) 3. If you have a four wheel drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL. 4. Turn off the engine. To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed.
Page 234: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 2. Turn the jack screw to remove the jack from the clamps. If the screw is too tight, use the jack handle to loosen it. The jack, wheel wrench and jack handle are stowed in the rear left corner of the luggage compartment.
Page 235 The spare tire is mounted on your tailgate. Your vehicle may be equipped with either a soft, vinyl cover or a hard cover. 3. To remove the hard cover from the spare tire, insert your key into the wheel lock and pull the wheel lock off.
Page 236 Vinyl Cover 4. Using the wheel wrench, remove the wheel cover 5. If your vehicle is equipped with a vinyl cover, unzip nut. Gently pry the spare tire cover off the wheel. the cover to find the wheel lock. Insert the key into the wheel lock and pull it off.
Page 237: Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 7. Remove the remaining wheel nuts with the wheel wrench. 8. Remove the spare tire from the mounting bracket 1. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, loosen them by and place it near your flat tire. turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise to find the wheel nuts.
Page 238 Front Wheel Location 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts but don’t remove them yet. Rear Wheel Location 5-24...
Page 239 3. Under the vehicle near each wheel, there are knobs in the vehicle’s frame. Position the jack and raise the jack lift head until it fits firmly onto the knobs nearest to the flat tire. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
Page 240 5. Remove all the wheel 6. Remove any rust or dirt nuts and take off the from the wheel bolts, flat tire. mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time.
Page 241 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 7. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. 8. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward...
Page 242 10. Tighten the wheel nuts NOTICE: firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification.
Page 243 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Page 244 2. Put the top two wheel nuts back on with the wheel wrench. 3. Put the spare tire cover back on, if equipped. Using the wheel wrench, put the wheel cover nut back on. 4. Put the spare wheel lock back on, if equipped and lock it.
Page 245: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, NOTICE: Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin vehicle as well as the tires.
Page 246: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Using the Recovery Hooks First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If you have the four speed automatic, see “Power Mode Selector Switch” in the Index for information on traction. If you have a four wheel drive vehicle, shift into 4HI.
Page 247 CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
Page 248 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Page 249: Doing Your Own Service Work
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for more about how to service your vehicle than this manual all your service needs.
Page 250: Gasoline Octane
Adding Equipment to the Outside of CAUTION: Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can You can be injured and your vehicle could be affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with damaged if you try to do service work on a your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of vehicle without knowing enough about it.
Page 251 Gasoline Specifications California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission which were developed by the American Automobile Standards (see the underhood emission control label), Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’...
Page 252: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs Fuels in Foreign Countries and the performance of the emission control system If you plan on driving in another country outside the may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard turn on.
Page 253: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the passenger’s side of your vehicle.
Page 254 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 255: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right Filling a Portable Fuel Container (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly CAUTION: installed.
Page 256: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: CAUTION: 1. Pull the release handle located on the driver’s side of the vehicle on An electric fan under the hood can start up and the lower portion of injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 257 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle, pull up on the Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Page 258: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 1.6L engine (Canada Only), you’ll see: A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block E. Radiator Pressure Cap H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir B. Engine Air/Cleaner Filter F. Engine Oil Fill Cap I. Brake Fluid Reservoir C.
Page 259 When you open the hood on the 2.0L engine, you’ll see: A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block E. Radiator Pressure Cap I. Brake Fluid Reservoir B. Engine Air/Cleaner Filter F. Engine Oil Dipstick J. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank C. Battery G. Engine Oil Fill Cap K.
Page 260 When you open the hood on the 2.5L engine, you’ll see: A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block E. Engine Oil Fill Cap H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir B. Engine Air/Cleaner Filter F. Automatic Transmission Dipstick I. Brake Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) C.
Page 261: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you If the engine oil pressure get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must light appears on the be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. instrument cluster, it means you need to The handle of the engine...
Page 262 The handle of the The handle of the engine oil dipstick is engine oil dipstick is a round, yellow ring. a round, yellow ring. On the 2.0L engine On the 2.5L engine it is located near the it is located near the center of the engine front of the engine on the passenger’s side...
Page 263: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the L (low) mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”...
Page 264: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
Page 265: Engine Oil Additives
As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W 30 is best for GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W 30 if it’s your vehicle. going to be 0 C) or above. These numbers on If you are in an area where the temperature falls below an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 266: When To Change Engine Oil
When to Change Engine Oil What to Do with Used Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be maintenance schedule: unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 267: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To check or replace the filter do the following: 1. Release the four clips on the cover. 2. Lift the cover up. The engine air cleaner/filter is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 268 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off.
Page 269: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter The access panel for the air filter is in the glove box. To replace the filter, follow these steps: (If Equipped) Passenger compartment air, both outside and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment air filter. The filter removes certain contaminants from the air, including pollen and dust particles.
Page 270 2. Lift the top tab on the cover to remove the 3. Remove the top air filter, then lift out the lower filter. filter cover. 4. Reverse the steps to install the new filters. Once you remove the filter, if you choose not to replace it, it will not damage your vehicle.
Page 271: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, When to Check and Change you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 272 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the Checking the Fluid Level transmission fluid level if you have been driving: Prepare your vehicle as follows: When outside temperatures are above 90 F (32 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the At high speed for quite a while.
Page 273 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The automatic transmission dipstick has a red ring handle located in the rear of the engine compartment toward the center of the vehicle. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location.
Page 274: How To Add Fluid
It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may one pint (0.5 L). Don’t overfill. choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership service department. NOTICE: If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading.
Page 275 Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the 1. Remove the filler plug. vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the the filler plug hole.
Page 276: Hydraulic Clutch
Hydraulic Clutch Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. you suspect there is a leak in the system. Adding fluid See “Owner Checks and Services”...
Page 277: Rear Axle
Rear Axle To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. When to Check and Change Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole.
Page 278: Four Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, four wheel drive vehicles. However, they have two you’ll need to add some lubricant.
Page 279: Front Axle
Front Axle To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. When to Check and Change Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how you may need to add some lubricant.
Page 280: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean, drinkable water and The following explains your cooling system and how half coolant that meets GM Specification 1825 to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem which won’t damage aluminum parts.
Page 281: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 282 Adding Coolant CAUTION: If you need more coolant, add the proper coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, CAUTION: and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 283 Radiator Pressure Cap See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for information on location. NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15.6 psi (110 kPa) pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.
Page 284: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid You can check your fluid without taking the cap off. When to Check Power Steering Fluid The level should fall between the MIN and MAX marks It is not necessary to regularly check power steering on the reservoir.
Page 285: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read NOTICE: the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature When using concentrated washer fluid, may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient...
Page 286: Brake Fluid
Brakes If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work Brake Fluid well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak.
Page 287 Checking Brake Fluid What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT 3 brake You can check the brake fluid. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” fluid without taking off in the Index. Use new brake fluid from a sealed the cap.
Page 288: Brake Wear
Brake Wear NOTICE: Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make Using the wrong fluid can badly damage a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are brake system parts.
Page 289: Brake Adjustment
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a Brake Pedal Travel brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to lightly applied. This does not mean something is normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal wrong with your brakes.
Page 290 Battery Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free or more, remove the black, negative ( ) cable from ACDelco battery. When it’s time for a new battery, the battery.
Page 291: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps For the type of bulbs, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 292 To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the rubber cover and socket from the headlamp. 3. Release the retainer clip holding the bulb by pressing down and moving the metal retainer away from you. 4.
Page 293: Sidemarker Lamps
Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps Sidemarker Lamps To replace the parking and turn signal bulb, To replace the sidemarker bulb, do the following: do the following: 1. Remove the two 1. See “Headlamps” for location. screws holding the sidemarker lamp assembly.
Page 294: Rear Combination Lamps
Rear Combination Lamps To remove the rear combination bulbs, do the following: Driver’s Side Passenger’s Side A. Turn Signal Lamp B. Back Up Lamp 1. Remove the two screws from the combination lamps. Gently pull the housing away from the vehicle. C.
Page 295 Underinflated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details. could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure.
Page 296 Inflation -- Tire Pressure NOTICE: (Continued) The Tire Loading Information label, which is on the driver’s door lock pillar, shows the correct inflation If your tires have too much air (overinflation), pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” you can get the following: means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three Unusual wear hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Page 297: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires”...
Page 298 When It’s Time for New Tires CAUTION: One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which indicators, which will it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become appear when your tires have loose after a time.
Page 299: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire Loading Information label. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had driving.
Page 300: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 301: Wheel Replacement
Temperature A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under and best overall performance.
Page 302 Each new wheel should have the same load carrying NOTICE: capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. The wrong wheel can also cause problems with If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts.
Page 303: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a NOTICE: match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. Use tire chains only where legal and only When you use anything from a container to clean your when you must.
Page 304: Using Cleaner On Fabric
They can all be hazardous some more than Here are some cleaning tips: others and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set.
Page 305: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Cleaning Vinyl Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), Use warm water and a clean cloth. egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. blood can be removed as follows: You may have to do it more than once.
Page 306: Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Cleaning Glass Surfaces Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass.
Page 307: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Backglass and Wiper Blades The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, Washing Your Vehicle wax, sap or other material may be on the blade...
Page 308: Finish Care
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses NOTICE: Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Machine compounding or aggressive polishing Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the Finish Care finish or leave swirl marks.
Page 309 Special Care for Canvas Top and The plastic windows are pliable and can be scratched if you don’t take these precautions when you clean them: Plastic Windows Wipe off dust with a soft cotton cloth moistened with Your canvas top should be cleaned often. If you use an clean, cool or lukewarm water.
Page 310: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Cleaning Tires (If Equipped) To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. NOTICE: After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
Page 311: Chemical Paint Spotting
Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Chevrolet will repair, at no charge to the owner, Underbody Maintenance the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout...
Page 312 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials 6-65...
Page 313: Engine Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label inside the glove box on the door. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 314: Electrical System
Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from Add-On Electrical Equipment short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers and thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. NOTICE: Look at the copper colored band inside the fuse.
Page 315: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuse Usage Power Windows Dome Light, Radio Memory TAIL License Plate Light, This fuse block is located under the driver’s side of Clearance/Marker Lights, Instrument the instrument panel. The fuses here protect each Panel Illumination, Warning Tone separate circuit including headlamps.
Page 316: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuse Usage Door Locks Brake Light, Horn, Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, Cruise Control Not Used Rear Window Defogger, DRL, Heater, Air Conditioning Not Used Turn Signal, Back Up Light, Hazard Lights Windshield Wiper/Washer, Rear Window Wiper/Washer The engine compartment fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the Fuses for the air bags are located next to the instrument...
Page 317: Replacement Bulbs
Fuse Usage Cigar Lighter, Radio, I.G. Coil, Meter, Wiper, Washer, Rear Defroster, Turn Signals, Back Up Lamps Anti Lock Brake System All Electrical Loads Air Conditioning Replacement Bulbs Fuse Usage Lamps Bulb Number Accessory Power Outlet Back up Lamp ......Front Parking and Turn Signal .
Page 318: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications Automatic Transmission Drain and Refill ....2.6 quarts (2.5 L)* The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Manual Transmission Cooling System Four Wheel Drive .
Page 319 Engine Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity If you do your own service work, you’ll need the proper 1.6L Engine Specifications (Canada Only) service manual. See “Doing Your Own Service Work” in VIN Engine Code ......the Index for additional information.
Page 320: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance PCV Valve 1.6L Engine ... . . GM Part No. 96068664 Replacement Parts (Canada Only) or equivalent Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..GM Part No. 30025009 2.0L Engine .
Page 321 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction Part B: Owner Checks and Services Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance...
Page 322: Introduction
Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle.
Page 323: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition.
Page 324: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle Maintenance Services uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else Using Your Maintenance Schedule drives the vehicle.
Page 325: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km).
Page 326 Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip/City Intervals Short Trip/City Intervals Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Fuel Tank Cap Filter Replacement. Passenger Compartment Air Gasket Replacement. Emission System Hoses Filter Replacement (If Equipped). Ignition Coil Plug Inspection.
Page 327 Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Definition Long Trip/Highway Intervals Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Change (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). Maintenance are true.
Page 328 Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Intervals Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Accessory Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Fuel Tank Cap Drive Belt Inspection (or every 30 months, whichever Gasket Replacement. Emission System Hoses occurs first). Cooling System Service (or every Inspection.
Page 329: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Footnotes (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of California Air Resources Board has determined that this vehicle.
Page 330 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
Page 331 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. If Equipped: Inspect passenger compartment air filter. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 332 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _ F (32 _ C) or higher. –...
Page 333 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. If Equipped: Inspect passenger compartment air filter. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 334 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
Page 335 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Inspect ignition coil plug cap (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 336 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) Change manual transmission fluid. Change transfer case fluid. Change differential fluid. Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary (1.6L Code 6 engine only). An Emission Control Service. Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first, or sooner if filter is clogged).
Page 337 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. If Equipped: Inspect passenger compartment air filter. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 338 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Page 339 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Change transfer case fluid. Change differential fluid. Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary (1.6L Code 6 engine only). An Emission Control Service. Inspect propeller shafts and U joints for looseness and damage (or every 15 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect more frequently if used road or for pulling a trailer.
Page 340 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
Page 341 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Page 342 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
Page 343 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Change manual transmission fluid.
Page 344 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. If Equipped: Inspect passenger compartment air filter. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 345 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Page 346 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) (Continued) Change differential fluid. Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary (1.6L Code 6 engine only). An Emission Control Service. Inspect propeller shafts and U joints for looseness and damage (or every 15 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 347 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. If Equipped: Inspect passenger compartment air filter. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 348 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher.
Page 349 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
Page 350 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
Page 351 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) DATE If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter. 120,000 Miles (200 000 km) DATE Replace evaporative emission canister and air suction filter...
Page 352: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Footnotes (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of California Air Resources Board has determined that this vehicle.
Page 353 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) DATE j Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. j Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 354 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary (1.6L Code 6 engine only). An Emission Control Service.
Page 355 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher. –...
Page 356 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) Inspect ignition coil plug cap (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage.
Page 357 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 358 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary (1.6L Code 6 engine only). An Emission Control Service.
Page 359 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Page 360 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
Page 361 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary (1.6L Code 6 engine only). An Emission Control Service. Inspect emission system hoses and replace as necessary. An Emission Control Service.(See footnote Inspect propeller shafts and U joints for looseness and damage (or every 15 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 362 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. If Equipped: Inspect passenger compartment air filter. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: –...
Page 363 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 364 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher.
Page 365 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Change manual transmission fluid. Change transfer case fluid. Change differential fluid. Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 366 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 367: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the Listed in this part are owner checks and services which windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if should be performed at the intervals specified to help necessary.
Page 368: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Fluid Level Check Check the transfer case, axle differential(s) and Restraint System Check automatic or manual transmission fluid levels and add Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your as needed. See “Transfer Case,” “Axle, Rear,” “Axle, belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are Front”...
Page 369 Starter Switch Check 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in CAUTION: any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway When you are doing this check, the vehicle could...
Page 370 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Ignition Transmission Lock Check System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. With an automatic transmission, the key should turn CAUTION: to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 371 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing PARK (P) Mechanism Check downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: CAUTION: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Page 372: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Exhaust System Inspection Maintenance Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which could each spring and fall).
Page 373: Throttle System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as hoses for proper hook up, binding, leaks, cracks, needed. Replace any components that have high effort chafing, etc.
Page 374: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT and Lubricants Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, drinkable water (preferable part number or specification may be obtained from distilled) and good quality your dealer. Ethylene Glycol Base Coolant (GM Part No.
Page 375 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Automatic DEXRON III Automatic Washer Solvent Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) Transmission Transmission Fluid. or equivalent. Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant, Hydraulic Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Superlube (GM Part Clutch System (GM Part No. 12345347 or No.
Page 376 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Rear Axle (All) Axle Lubricant (GM Part (GM Part No. 12346293 or and Front Axle No. 12345977) or SAE 80W equivalent) or lubricant meeting (Four Wheel Drive) 5 gear lubricant. requirements of NLGI # 2 Hood Latch Lubriplate...
Page 377: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
Page 378 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-58...
Page 379 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Courtesy Transportation...
Page 380: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 381 However, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada...
Page 382: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free BBB Auto Line number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s 4200 Wilson Boulevard Customer Assistance Center. Suite 800...
Page 383: Gm Mobility Program For Persons
Canada GM Mobility Program for Persons General Motors of Canada Limited with Disabilities Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive This program, available to Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 1-800-263-3777 (English) toward aftermarket driver 1-800-263-7854 (French) or passenger adaptive 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))
Page 384: Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer (i.e., wrecker services, locksmith/key service, satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the glass repair, etc.) establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 2002 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free.
Page 385 Bumper Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty for utilizing outside services. to eligible purchasers of 2002 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer for details.)
Page 386: Canadian Roadside Assistance
For prompt assistance when calling, please have the Courtesy Transportation following available to give to the advisor: Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers...
Page 387: Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you a maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps This requires that you sign and complete a rental minimize your inconvenience by providing several agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle transportation options.
Page 388: Warranty Information
Courtesy Transportation is available only at REPORTING SAFETY participating dealers and all program options, such as DEFECTS TO THE UNITED shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. STATES GOVERNMENT Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.
Page 389: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Please call us at 1 1020, or write: Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center Transport Canada P.O. Box 33170 330 Sparks Street Detroit, MI 48232...
Page 390: Service Publications Ordering Information
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION Service Manuals Owner’s Information Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair Owner publications are written specifically for owners information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, and intended to provide basic operational information brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. about the vehicle.

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