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  • Page 2: Emergency Towing

    Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Metro under warranty is 1-800-CHEV-USA 1-800-CHEV-USA backed with the following For vehicles purchased in Canada, For vehicles purchased in Canada, services: 1-800-268-6800) 1-800-268-6800) call call that provides in an emergency: Free lockout assistance Courtesy...
  • Page 3 2000 Chevrolet Metro Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 Part Number 22619453 A First Edition All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls Air Bag Systems Section Safety Belts Child Restraints Features and Controls Keys and Door Locks Windshield Wipers Section Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Interior and Exterior Lamps Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Mirrors Parking Brake Storage Compartments...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section Heating and Air Conditioning Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Setting the Radio Clock Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Drunken Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Section Control of a Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle Braking...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Fuel Tires and Wheels Section Checking Fluids and Lubricants Appearance Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Brakes Capacities and Specifications Bulb Replacement Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section Scheduled Maintenance Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Owner Checks and Services...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedures Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Section Customer Assistance Offices Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Service Publications Index In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Section You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.
  • Page 8 We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual.

  • Page 9: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use this Manual CAUTION: Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and These mean there is something that could hurt controls for your vehicle.

  • Page 10: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Vehicle Damage Warnings In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage Also, in this book you will find these notices: would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.

  • Page 11: Vehicle Symbols

    Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are some these symbols are important have to do with are on some of are used on other symbols are used on an for you and...
  • Page 12 Service Station Guide Engine Oil Dipstick Oil Viscosity See Section 6 Engine Oil a More See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 5 See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Hood Release See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5...

  • Page 13: 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 Air Bag System Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone...

  • Page 14: 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, seatback latches, 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 15: Reclining Front Seatbacks

    Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever, and the seat will go to CAUTION: its original upright position.
  • Page 16 Driver’s Seatback Latch (2-Door) CAUTION: (Continued) The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its job either.
  • Page 17 To return the seatback to the upright position, just push Easy Entry Seat (If Equipped) the seatback rearward. The passenger’s seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get When you return the seatback to its original position, in and out of the rear seat. make sure the seatback is locked.
  • Page 18 After someone gets into the rear seat area, pull up on the front seat lever to move the bottom of the seat rearward. Then move the seatback to its original position. The seat and seatback should lock into position. CAUTION: If an easy entry right front seat isn’t locked, it can move.
  • Page 19 Rear Seatback Folding the Rear Seat The rear seatback in your vehicle folds down to provide more cargo space. To fold the seatback down: If you have a four door model, make sure the loops on the seatback are fastened and the rear safety belts pass through the loops.
  • Page 20 To raise the seatback: If you have a two door model, make sure the rear safety belts are hooked to the safety belt hangers. If you have a four door model, make sure the loops on the seatback are fastened and the rear safety belts pass through the loops. 1.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-11...
  • Page 24 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel ... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... 1-12...

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 an This part is only for people of adult size. accident even one that isn’t your fault Be aware that there are special things to know about...
  • Page 27 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 28 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
  • Page 29 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33: 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 34: Right Front Passenger Position

    The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Here are the most important things to know about the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more air bag system: likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making CAUTION: safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
  • Page 35 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the bag system is designed for them. Young children blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating and infants need the protection that a child air bag, as you would be if you were leaning restraint system can provide.
  • Page 36 How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-24...
  • Page 37 can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your CAUTION: vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. If something is between an occupant and an The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it...
  • Page 38 How does an air bag restrain? The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or air bags.
  • Page 39 In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, NOTICE: windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the Air bags are designed to inflate only once.

  • Page 40: Rear Seat Passengers

    Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Rear Seat Passengers Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! There are parts of the air bag system in several places Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear around your vehicle.
  • Page 41 Shoulder Belt CAUTION: On two door models, you can be seriously injured if you wear a safety belt that’s hooked into a safety belt hanger. In a crash, the safety belt won’t be able to do its job if it’s hooked into a belt hanger like this.
  • Page 42 When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 43 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.

  • Page 44: Children

    Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
  • Page 45 Infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because an infant’s CAUTION: neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a frontal crash, an infant in Smaller children and babies should always be a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint, so the...
  • Page 46 CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle.

  • Page 47: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. What are the different types of add child restraints? on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child’s weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it...
  • Page 48 A rear facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash.
  • Page 49 A forward facing child restraint (C E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age.

  • Page 50: Where To Put The Restraint

    When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.

  • Page 51: Top Strap

    Top Strap CAUTION: A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat.
  • Page 52 door Models: Top strap anchor brackets are located Four door Models: Top strap anchor brackets are in the cargo area of your vehicle. located behind the rear seat on the filler panel. Anchor the top strap to this bracket. Once you have the Anchor the top strap to this bracket.
  • Page 53 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear CAUTION: Seat Position On two door models, a child can be seriously injured if you secure a child restraint with a safety belt that’s hooked into a safety belt hanger. In a crash, the safety belt won’t be able to do its job if it’s hooked into a belt hanger.
  • Page 54 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. 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. 1-42...
  • Page 55 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the 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 the child restraint as you tighten the belt.

  • Page 56: 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 57 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is the retractor to set the lock. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-45...

  • Page 58: Larger Children

    Larger Children 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 Children who have outgrown child restraints should down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
  • Page 59 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the CAUTION: safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out Never do this. in a crash. Here two children are wearing the same belt.
  • Page 60 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 61: Safety Belt Extender

    Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light 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 62: Replacing Restraint System Parts

    Replacing Restraint System Parts If you ever see a label on the driver’s or the right front passenger’s safety belt that says to replace the belt, be After a Crash sure to do so. Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in a collision.
  • Page 63 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 64 Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
  • Page 65 One key is used for the If you need a new key, contact your Chevrolet dealer ignition, the doors and all who can obtain the correct key code. In an emergency, other locks. call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program at CHEV 8872).

  • Page 66: Door Locks

    Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a To lock the door from the inside, push in the lever.
  • Page 67 Power Door Locks (If Equipped) To Use One of These Locks The switch is located on the inside of the rear door. This feature allows you to lock or unlock all of the side To use the security locks: doors at the same time. To lock the doors, push LOCK and to unlock the doors, push UNLOCK.

  • Page 68: Leaving Your Vehicle

    To Open a Rear Door With the Security Lock To Cancel the Rear Door Lock If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open the rear door from the inside.
  • Page 69 Hatchback/Trunk Lid Hatchback/Trunk Lid Release Your key opens the hatchback or trunk lid. Turn the key clockwise to unlock the hatchback or trunk lid. CAUTION: NOTICE: It can be dangerous to drive with the hatchback or trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) If you put things in the hatchback area, be sure gas can come into your vehicle.
  • Page 70 When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition.

  • Page 71: Ignition Positions

    New Vehicle “Break In” Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition NOTICE: switch, you can turn the switch to four positions. Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed fast or...
  • Page 72 ON (C): This is the position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. CAUTION: The switch stays in the ON position when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to can use ON to operate your electrical power accessories LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a...

  • Page 73: Starting Your Engine

    Starting Your Engine Starting Your Engine For cold and warm engines Automatic Transaxle 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let that’s a Your engine won’t start in any other position go of the key.

  • Page 74: Automatic Transaxle Operation

    3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then Automatic Transaxle Operation stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. There are several different positions for your shift lever. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds.
  • Page 75 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a automatic transaxle shift CAUTION: lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the ignition key is in ON.
  • Page 76 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already If you need more power for passing, and you’re: moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use Going less than about 27 mph (43 km/h), push your NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.

  • Page 77: Manual Transaxle Operation

    LOW (L): This position gives you even more power Manual Transaxle Operation but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. 5-Speed If the selector lever is put in LOW (L), the transaxle won’t shift into low gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
  • Page 78 FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as idle your engine. you press the accelerator pedal. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going less pedal and shift into REVERSE (R).

  • Page 79: Parking Brake

    Shift Speeds While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the shift light when you downshift. CAUTION: Parking Brake If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle.
  • Page 80 NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) CAUTION: To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if release button.
  • Page 81 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.

  • Page 82: Parking Your Vehicle

    When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of 3. Turn the ignition key to ON. PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. 4. Find the access hole cover on the driver’s side of If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another the console, near the shift lever.

  • Page 83: 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 84: Manual Windows

    Running Your Engine While You’re CAUTION: Parked (Automatic Transaxle) 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 85: Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicator

    Horn Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two Your can sound the horn by pressing one of the horn downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you symbols on your steering wheel. to signal a turn or a lane change.

  • Page 86: Windshield Wipers

    Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low, push the turn signal away from you. To switch back to low beams, pull the lever toward you. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on.

  • Page 87: Windshield Washer

    Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you Rear Window Wiper/Washer (If Equipped) from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid If you have this option on damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper your two door model, push blades before using them.

  • Page 88: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior Lamps OFF: All lamps are off. : This position will turn on the following lamps: Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lamps : This position will turn on the lamps listed above, as well as the headlamps. Lamps On Reminder If you turn the ignition off and leave the lamps on, you’ll hear a tone when you open the driver’s door.
  • Page 89 The DRL system will make your low beam headlamps Interior Lamps come on at a reduced brightness when: Instrument Panel Brightness Control The ignition is on, This knob controls the the headlamp switch is off, and brightness of your the parking brake is released. instrument panel lights.

  • Page 90: Dome Lamp

    Dome Lamp Outside Manual Adjust Mirror The dome lamp is located between the sun visors on Adjust the outside mirrors by hand so that you can just the two door model, and in the center of the roof see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a on the four door model.

  • Page 91: Storage Compartments

    Convex Outside Mirror Door Storage Pocket Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex Your driver and passenger doors have a mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the storage compartment. driver’s seat. Cupholder and Compartment CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
  • Page 92 Cargo Cover (If Equipped) 2. Pull the cover gently toward you and then lift the cover out of its retainers. If your two door model has this option, the cargo cover To store the cargo cover: allows for hidden storage in the rear area of your vehicle. The cover opens with the hatchback lid so you can easily 1.

  • Page 93: Ashtray And Cigarette Lighter

    Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter NOTICE: Pull the door to open the ashtray. To remove it, press down on the silver tab and pull the ashtray out. Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to NOTICE: back away from the heating element when it’s ready.
  • Page 94 The Instrument Panel Your Information System 2-32...
  • Page 95 A. Rear Window Wiper Switch (If Equipped) M. Rear Window Washer Switch (If Equipped) B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever N. Rear Window Defogger Switch C. Air Vent O. Hood Release D. Brightness Control P. Fuse Block E. Horn Q. Ashtray F. Hazard Warning Flasher R.

  • Page 96: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
  • Page 97 Optional Cluster 2-35...

  • Page 98: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer (If Equipped) Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles The tachometer displays the per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your engine speed in revolutions odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, per minute (rpm).

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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 101: Charging System Light

    Charging System Light Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) This light will come on This light comes on when briefly when you turn the you need to shift to the ignition to ON or START, next higher gear. See but when the engine is not “Manual Transaxle”...
  • Page 102 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 103 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 properly if the anti lock brake system warning on when you start your light is on. Driving with the anti lock brake engine and it will stay system warning light on can lead to an accident.

  • Page 104: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

    Anti-Lock Brake System Active Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Light (Option) When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the anti lock brake system active light will come on. Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly.

  • Page 105: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp NOTICE: (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is equipped If you keep driving your vehicle with this light with a computer which on, after a while, your emission controls may not monitors operation of the work as well, your fuel economy may not be as fuel, ignition and emission good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
  • Page 106 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. running.
  • Page 107 Are you low on fuel? Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine Some state/provincial and local governments have or may not run as efficiently as designed since small may begin programs to inspect the emission control amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a equipment on your vehicle.

  • Page 108: Oil Pressure Light

    Oil Pressure Light CAUTION: If you have a problem with your oil pressure this light Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. may stay on after you start If you do, your engine can become so hot that it your engine, or come on when you are driving.

  • Page 109: Fuel Gage

    Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Your fuel gage show about how much fuel is in your tank. When the age first indicates “E” (empty), you still Indicator Light have a little fuel left about 1 or 2 gallons (3.8 or 7.6L), but you need to get more right away.
  • Page 110 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 FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Climate Control System (If Equipped)

  • Page 111: Comfort Controls

    Comfort Controls FLOOR: This position directs air toward the floor. With this system, you can control the heating and DEFOG: This position directs air toward the ventilation in your vehicle. If you have the air floor, the windshield and side windows. conditioning option, you can also control cooling.

  • Page 112: Air Conditioner Controls (If Equipped)

    Air Conditioner Controls (If Equipped) On days when it is raining or the humidity is high, follow these dehumidifying steps to help clean windows The air conditioning system that are cloudy with moisture. Push the A/C button. uses the same controls as Move the air intake lever to CIRCULATE.

  • Page 113: Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)

    Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) NOTICE: The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp remove fog from the on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you rear window. could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 114 Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a car in cold weather, move the fan control lever toward the fan symbol for a few moments before driving off.

  • Page 115: Audio Systems

    Audio Systems AM-FM Stereo (If Equipped) 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 its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
  • Page 116 Finding a Station arrows again to stop scanning presets. The channel number (P1 P6) will appear momentarily just before AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, the frequency is displayed. FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations.
  • Page 117 TREBLE: Press and release AUDIO until TRE appears Adjusting the Speakers on the display. Then press and hold the up arrow to BALANCE: Press and release AUDIO until BAL increase treble. “T” and a positive number will appear appears on the display. Then press and hold the up arrow on the display.

  • Page 118: Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)

    To set BALANCE or FADE to the middle position, AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player select the desired speaker control. Then press and hold (If Equipped) AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display.
  • Page 119 Finding a Station arrows again to stop scanning presets. The channel number (P1 P6) will appear momentarily just before AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, the frequency is displayed. FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations.
  • Page 120 TREBLE: Press and release AUDIO until TRE appears Adjusting the Speakers on the display. Then press and hold the up arrow to BALANCE: Press and release AUDIO until BAL increase treble. “T” and a positive number will appear appears on the display. Then press and hold the up arrow on the display.
  • Page 121 To set BALANCE or FADE to the middle position, If the player detects a tight or broken tape, ERR (error) select the desired speaker control. Then press and hold will appear on the display and the player will eject AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a the tape.
  • Page 122 NEXT (2): Press this button or the right SEEK arrow to RPT (6): Press this button once to hear a selection go to the next selection on the tape. NXT will appear on over again. RPT will appear on the display. The current the display while the cassette player is in NEXT mode.

  • Page 123: Am-Fm Stereo With Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)

    AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player EJECT: Press the upward triangle button to (If Equipped) remove a tape. The radio will play. Eject may be activated with the radio off. Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio and vehicle off if this button is pressed first.
  • Page 124 Finding a Station PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. 1.
  • Page 125 TRE: Press and release AUDIO until TRE appears Adjusting the Speakers on the display. Then press and hold the up arrow to BAL: Press and release AUDIO until BAL appears on increase treble. “T” and a positive number will appear the display.
  • Page 126 To set BAL or FAD to the middle position, select the PREV (1): Press this button or the left SEEK arrow desired speaker control. Then press and hold AUDIO for to go to the previous track if the current selection has more than two seconds until you hear a beep.

  • Page 127: Understanding Radio Reception

    RPT (6): Press this button once to hear a selection over Understanding Radio Reception again. RPT will appear on the display. The current track will continue to repeat. Press RPT button again to turn off repeated play. OFF will appear on the display. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night.

  • Page 128: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably mechanism.
  • Page 129 The recommended cleaning method for your When the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the cut tape cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action, detection feature is active again. abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub You may also choose a non scrubbing action, wet type the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.

  • Page 130: Care Of Your Compact Discs

    Care of Your Compact Discs Antenna (If Equipped) Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases Use the knob on the end of the antenna to raise the or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight antenna. To lower it, hold the antenna mast near the and dust.
  • Page 131 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving City Driving Drunken Driving Freeway Driving Control of a Vehicle Before Leaving on a Long Trip Braking...

  • Page 132: Defensive Driving

    Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents.

  • Page 133: Drunken Driving

    Drunken Driving The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is drive. But what if people do? How much is “too much” a national tragedy.
  • Page 134 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
  • Page 135 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of There’s something else about drinking and driving that 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people don’t know. Medical research shows that many people are impaired at a BAC approaching alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.

  • Page 136: 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 137 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in Anti-Lock Brakes (Option) spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle may have anti lock brakes (ABS). ABS is braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. an advanced electronic braking system that will help This is a mistake.
  • Page 138 The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Here’s how anti lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you.

  • Page 139: Braking In Emergencies

    Remember: Anti lock doesn’t change the time you need Braking in Emergencies to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in that requires hard braking.

  • Page 140: Steering

    Steering Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control Power Steering systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have If you lose power steering assist because the engine four wheel anti lock brakes, adding the hard braking can...

  • Page 141: 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 142: Off - Road Recovery

    Road Recovery Passing You may find that your right wheels have dropped The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while lane highway waits for just the right moment, you’re driving.
  • Page 143 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 144: 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, you’ll Let’s review what driving experts say about what want to slow down and adjust your driving to these happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering conditions.

  • Page 145: Driving At Night

    Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.

  • Page 146: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    You can be temporarily blinded by approaching Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
  • Page 147 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can going through some car washes can cause problems, too. make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement The water may affect your brakes.

  • Page 148: 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 149: City Driving

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

  • Page 150: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too fast or slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.

  • Page 151: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper Chevrolet dealerships all across North America. lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it.

  • Page 152: 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 153 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. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.

  • Page 154: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer Here are some tips for winter driving: clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.

  • Page 155: Driving On Snow Or Ice

    Driving on Snow or Ice What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the road probably have good traction.
  • Page 156 Remember, unless you have anti lock, if you brake so If You’re Caught in a Blizzard hard that your wheels stop rolling, you’ll just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road.
  • Page 157 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. CAUTION: Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas mats...

  • Page 158: Recreational Vehicle Towing

    Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves Towing Your Vehicle from the Front fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster (Automatic Transaxle) than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
  • Page 159 2. Set the parking brake. Towing Your Vehicle from the Front (Manual Transaxle) 3. Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the steering wheel. 4. Release the parking brake. NOTICE: The front wheels transmit shocks during towing. The steering column may not be strong enough to withstand the shocks.
  • Page 160 Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear NOTICE: The front wheels transmit shocks during towing. The steering column may not be strong enough to withstand the shocks. Always unlock the steering wheel before towing. NOTICE: Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your vehicle could be badly damaged.

  • Page 161: 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 Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle may properly carry.

  • Page 162: Towing A Trailer

    CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can a crash.
  • Page 163 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 Compact Spare Tire Engine Overheating...

  • Page 164: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button located on top of the steering column to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others.

  • Page 165: Other Warning Devices

    Other Warning Devices NOTICE: If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage your vehicle. to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by Jump Starting your warranty.
  • Page 166 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables NOTICE: can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to If you leave your radio on, it could be badly start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damaged.
  • Page 167 6. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. CAUTION: The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic Using a match near a battery can cause battery things you should know.
  • Page 168 8. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 9. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to 7.
  • Page 169 12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. 10.

  • Page 170: Towing Your Vehicle

    Towing Your Vehicle With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with wheel lift CAUTION: or car carrier equipment. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed.
  • Page 171 NOTICE: CAUTION: If your engine catches fire because you keep Steam from an overheated engine can burn you driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be from the engine if you see or hear steam coming covered by your warranty.

  • Page 172: Cooling System

    If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, Cooling System try this for a minute or so: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what 1. If you have an air conditioner and it’s on, turn it off. you’ll see: 2.
  • Page 173 When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the CAUTION: radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and CAUTION: can injure you.

  • Page 174: 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 the FULL mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
  • Page 175 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: pressure cap even a little they can come You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol cooling system, including the radiator pressure and it will burn if the engine parts are hot cap, is hot.

  • Page 176: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator

    How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 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.
  • Page 177 3. Fill the radiator with the proper coolant mixture, up 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the to the base of the filler neck. (See “Engine Coolant” upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the in the Index for more information about the proper engine cooling fan.

  • Page 178: If A Tire Goes Flat

    If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.

  • Page 179: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.

  • Page 180: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools

    Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Remove the compact spare tire by turning the wing nut on the top of the spare counterclockwise and removing The equipment you’ll need is in the rear area under the it. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for carpet and cover.
  • Page 181 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), wheel Attach the jack handle to the jack. Turn the jack handle wrench (B) and jack handle (C). clockwise to raise the lift head. 5-19...

  • Page 182: Spare Tire

    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. If you have a wheel cover, remove it using the flat end of the jack handle. Pry along the edge of the wheel cover (as shown) and pull toward you until it comes off.
  • Page 183 2. Under the vehicle near each wheel, there are jack head seating plates in the vehicle’s frame. Position the jack and raise the jack lift head until it fits firmly 3. If the flat tire is a front tire, follow the instructions onto the plates closest to the flat tire.
  • Page 184 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: 4.
  • Page 185 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
  • Page 186 7. Install the compact spare tire. 8. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
  • Page 187 NOTICE: CAUTION: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel and even come off. This could lead to an accident. nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
  • Page 188 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you’ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk.
  • Page 189 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.

  • Page 190: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire NOTICE: Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. When the compact spare is installed, don’t take Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be your vehicle through an automatic vehicle wash 60 psi (420 kPa).

  • Page 191: 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 your vehicle as well as the tires.
  • Page 192 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 193: 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 194 Fuel CAUTION: Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the You can be injured and your vehicle could be American Automobile Manufacturers Association damaged if you try to do service work on a (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor vehicle without knowing enough about it.
  • Page 195 Indicator Lamp” in the Index.) If this occurs, return the specifications described earlier. to your authorized Chevrolet dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is NOTICE: determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.

  • Page 196: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to CAUTION: find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs Gasoline vapor is highly flammable.
  • Page 197 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.

  • Page 198: Checking Things Under The Hood

    CAUTION: (Continued) NOTICE: Dispense gasoline only into If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. approved containers. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the Do not fill a container while it is inside a wrong type, it may not fit properly.
  • Page 199 CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
  • Page 200 Release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on prop into the slot in the hood. properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
  • Page 201 1.0L L3 Engine When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items: A. Hood Prop E. Radiator Pressure Cap H. Battery B. Engine Oil Dipstick F. Brake Fluid Reservoir I. Engine Compartment Fuse Block C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter G. Engine Coolant Reservoir J.

  • Page 202: L L4 Engine

    1.3L L4 Engine When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items: A. Hood Prop E. Engine Oil Fill Cap I. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Power Steering Reservoir F. Electric Engine Cooling Fan J. Battery C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter G. Radiator Pressure Cap K.

  • Page 203: 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 panel, it means you need to check your The engine oil dipstick is...

  • Page 204: When To Add Engine Oil

    Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or NOTICE: cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged.

  • Page 205: 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 206: When To Change Engine Oil

    As shown in the chart, SAE 5W 30 is best for your Engine Oil Additives vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W 30 if it’s going Don’t add anything to your oil. The recommended oils to be 0 C) or above. These numbers on an oil with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good container show its viscosity, or thickness.

  • Page 207: What To Do With Used Oil

    If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway Engine Air Cleaner/Filter maintenance schedule. Change oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 7.5 months whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower.
  • Page 208 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 209 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement 1.3L L4 Engine 1.0L L3 Engine To check or replace the filter on vehicles with a 1.3L L4 engine: To check or replace the filter on vehicles with a 1.0L L3 engine: 1. Remove the screws at the front and back of the air cleaner.

  • Page 210: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    Automatic Transaxle Fluid NOTICE: When to Check and Change Too much or too little fluid can damage your A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the level is when the engine oil is changed. fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
  • Page 211 Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare your vehicle as follows: Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range.

  • Page 212: How To Add Fluid

    2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper then pull it back out again. fluid to bring the level into the area between notches on the dipstick.

  • Page 213: Manual Transaxle Fluid

    See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading.

  • Page 214: Engine Coolant

    How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance The following explains your cooling system and how to Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
  • Page 215 What to Use NOTICE: Use a mixture of one half clean, drinkable water and half coolant that meets GM Specification 1825 If you use an improper coolant mixture, your which won’t damage aluminum parts. You can also use a engine could overheat and be badly damaged. recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825 The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your with a complete coolant flush and refill.

  • Page 216: Checking Coolant

    Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little...

  • Page 217: Radiator Pressure Cap

    Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or Your radiator cap is a 13 psi (90 kPa) pressure type you hear an unusual noise.

  • Page 218: Adding Washer Fluid

    How To Check Power Steering Fluid Adding Washer Fluid You can check your fluid without taking the cap off. The level should fall between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir. What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...

  • Page 219: Brake Fluid

    Brakes NOTICE: Brake Fluid When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
  • Page 220 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal Light”...

  • Page 221: Brake Wear

    NOTICE: CAUTION: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage The brake wear warning sound means that soon brake system parts. For example, just a few your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to drops of mineral based oil, such as engine an accident.

  • Page 222: Brake Adjustment

    Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if Replacing Brake System Parts you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear parts have to be of top quality and work well together if brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the vehicle is to have really good braking.

  • Page 223: Bulb Replacement

    This will help keep your battery from Index to check the size and type of bulb you need to use. running down. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your Chevrolet dealer’s service department. CAUTION: Halogen Bulbs Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
  • Page 224 Headlamps 5. Pull up on the plastic clip. Gently pull the bulb out for replacement. Halogen Capsule Lamps 6. Reverse the steps to replace the new bulb assembly. Make sure the locator tab is properly aligned when 1. Open the hood. installing the headlamp assembly to the vehicle.
  • Page 225 To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface. If necessary, pads may be used on an uneven surface. The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud attached to it.
  • Page 226 See your dealer if you need further assistance with headlamp aiming. Front Turn Signal/Parking/ Sidemarker Lamps A. Vertical Aiming Gear B. Vertical Indicator For vertical adjustment: A. Turn Signal 1. Verify that the bubble is not in the center. B. Headlamp 2.

  • Page 227: Rear Combination Lamps

    To remove the front turn signal, parking or Center High-Mounted Stoplamp sidemarker lamps: (4-Door Model) 1. Open the hood. 1. Open the rear compartment lid. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the headlamp 2. Remove the bulb socket from the underside of the assembly mounting screws.
  • Page 228 Door Models Door Models 4. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull the socket out. 5. Disconnect the bulb from its socket by twisting and then pulling the bulb out. 6. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb. 6-37...
  • Page 229 Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
  • Page 230 CAUTION: (Continued) NOTICE: Underinflated tires pose the same danger as Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overloaded tires. The resulting accident overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires could cause serious injury. Check all tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can frequently to maintain the recommended get the following: pressure.

  • Page 231: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them.
  • Page 232 When It’s Time for New Tires CAUTION: One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which check the treadwear indicators, which will it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose appear when your tires have after a time.

  • Page 233: 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 234: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on The following information relates to the system the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled developed by the United States National Highway conditions on a specified government test course. For Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half treadwear, traction and temperature performance.

  • Page 235: 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 236 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 or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or equipment parts.

  • Page 237: Tire Chains

    Tire Chains Never use these to clean your vehicle: Gasoline NOTICE: Benzene Naphtha Use tire chains only where legal and only when Carbon Tetrachloride you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains Acetone that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as Paint Thinner tightly as possible with the ends securely...

  • Page 238: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle

    Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. with a clean, damp cloth.

  • Page 239: Cleaning Interior Plastic Components

    3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel treat the area with a water/baking soda solution: Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of the instrument panel.

  • Page 240: Cleaning Glass Surfaces

    Cleaning Glass Surfaces Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon Ami Powder (non scratching glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or cleaning powder), GM Part No. 1050011. The windshield a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water.

  • Page 241: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow of color, gloss retention and durability. instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.”...

  • Page 242: Sheet Metal Damage

    Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other Sheet Metal Damage salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or...

  • Page 243: Underbody Maintenance

    Although no defect in the paint job causes this, underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud Chevrolet will repair, at no charge to the owner, the and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
  • Page 244 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – Wax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz.

  • Page 245: Electrical System

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label inside on the load floor at the rear of the vehicle, on the spare tire cover. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, the model designation, paint information and...

  • Page 246: Windshield Wiper Fuses

    Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a add anything electrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing spare fuse, you can borrow one. Just pick some feature Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle”...
  • Page 247 Fuse Usage Door Lock System (If Equipped) Hazard Lamps, Horn Ignition System, Gages, Warning and Indicator Lights, Automatic Transaxle Speed Sensor Heater, Air Conditioning (If Equipped) Stoplamps Lighter, Radio Back Up Lamps, Turn Signal Lamps Rear Defogger (If Equipped) Fuse Usage Front and Rear Wiper/Washer Left Headlamp,...
  • Page 248 Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuse Usage BATT All Electrical Load ABS System Accessory, Ignition, Windshield The main fuse box is in your engine compartment on the Wipers, Defrost/Defog, Heater, driver’s side. Back Up Lamps For access to the main fuses, squeeze the tabs on the LAMP Taillamps, Stoplamps, sides and pull off the cover.

  • Page 249: Capacities And Specifications

    ..1156 information label under the hood. *For information on these bulbs, contact your Chevrolet *When changing the oil filter, additional oil may be dealer’s service department. needed. Recheck the oil level after filling. See “Engine Oil”...

  • Page 250: Engine Specifications

    Engine Specifications Normal Maintenance Type Replacement Parts VIN Engine Code 6 ..... . . Air Cleaner Filter ....AC Type A1203C VIN Engine Code 2 .

  • Page 251: Vehicle Dimensions

    Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase Coupe ....93.1 inches (237.0 cm) Length Sedan ....93.1 inches (237.0 cm) Coupe .
  • Page 252 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 253: 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 254: 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 255: 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 uses Maintenance Services these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives Using Your Maintenance Schedule the vehicle.

  • Page 256: 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 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
  • Page 257 Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip/City Intervals Long Trip/Highway Definition Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of Service (severe conditions only). the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Camshaft Timing vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area Belt Inspection.
  • Page 258 Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Intervals Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Change (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). Service (severe conditions only). Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Camshaft Timing occurs first).

  • Page 259: 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 performed after 100,000 miles The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The service shown California Air Resources Board has determined that the at 120,000 miles (200 000 km) should be performed at failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify...
  • Page 260 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 261 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. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires.
  • Page 262 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. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires.
  • Page 263 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 264 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Inspect ignition coil plug cap (1.3L Code 2 L4 engine only) (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary (1.3L Code 2 engine only). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 265 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. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires.
  • Page 266 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. Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary.
  • Page 267 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) DATE Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _ F (32 _ C) or higher.
  • Page 268 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
  • Page 269 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Inspect ignition coil plug cap (1.3L Code 2 L4 engine only) (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plug wires (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 270 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
  • Page 271 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires.
  • Page 272 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires.
  • Page 273 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
  • Page 274 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Inspect ignition coil plug cap (1.3L Code 2 L4 engine only) (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary (1.3L Code 2 engine only). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 275 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires.
  • Page 276 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. Replace the camshaft timing belt. An Emission Control Service. 120,000 Miles (200 000 km) DATE Replace evaporative emission canister air suction filter (1.3L Code 2 ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE engine only) (or every 120 months, whichever occurs first).

  • Page 277: 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 performed after 100,000 miles The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The service shown California Air Resources Board has determined that the at 120,000 miles (200 000 km) should be performed at failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify...
  • Page 278 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires.
  • Page 279 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires.
  • Page 280 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Inspect ignition coil plug cap (1.3L Code 2 L4 engine only) (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 281 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary (1.3L Code 2 engine only).
  • Page 282 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires.
  • Page 283 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 284 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Inspect the underhood wiring harness for loose connections, chafed wires and damage (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plug wires (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Drain, refill and bleed the brake system.
  • Page 285 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) (Continued) Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines and any hoses for damage (or every 15 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 286 Long Trip/Highway 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 287 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. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires.
  • Page 288 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 120,000 Miles (200 000 km) DATE Replace evaporative emissions canister air suction filter (1.3L Code 2 ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE engine only) (or every 120 months, whichever occurs first). 7-37...

  • Page 289: 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 290: At Least Twice A Year

    At Least Twice a Year Fluid Level Check Check the automatic or manual transaxle fluid level and Restraint System Check add as needed. See “Automatic Transaxle” or “Manual Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your Transaxle” in the Index. Check for leaks. A fluid loss in belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are these systems could indicate a problem.
  • Page 291 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be move suddenly.
  • Page 292 Ignition Automatic Transaxle Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn set the parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N),...

  • Page 293: 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 294: Brake System Inspection

    Brake System Inspection Clutch Release Arm Play Service Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and Adjust the linkage whenever there is little or no play. hoses for proper hook up, binding, leaks, cracks, Check the linkage every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or chafing, etc.

  • Page 295: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Part D: Recommended Fluids USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT and Lubricants Hydraulic Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid Brake System (GM Part No. 12377967 or NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid). part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer.
  • Page 296 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Multi Purpose Lubricant, Hood Latch Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Lock Cylinders Superlube (GM Part Assembly and (GM Part No. 12346293 or No. 12346241 or equivalent). Secondary Latch equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Manual Chassis Lubricant (GM Part Category LB or GC Transaxle Shift...

  • Page 297: Part E: Maintenance Record

    Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on date, odometer reading and who performed the service the following record pages. Also, you should retain all in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. maintenance receipts.
  • Page 298 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-47...
  • Page 299 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-48...
  • Page 300 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 Warranty Information...

  • Page 301: 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 302 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That resolved by the dealership without further help, contact...

  • Page 303: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone

    If a U.S. customer wishes to write BBB Auto Line to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. Customer Assistance Center. 4200 Wilson Boulevard...

  • Page 304: Gm Mobility Program For Persons

    Canada If toll free service is not available in the Caribbean, call Puerto Rico 1-787-763-1315. General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 GM Mobility Program for Persons 1908 Colonel Sam Drive with Disabilities Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 This program, available to 1-800-263-3777 (English) qualified applicants, can 1-800-263-7854 (French)

  • Page 305: Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program

    Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost Center. As the owner of a 2000 Chevrolet, membership on the road or locked inside) in Roadside Assistance is free.

  • Page 306: Canadian Roadside Assistance

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the Bumper Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty License plate number to eligible purchasers of 2000 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer Vehicle color for details.) Vehicle location...

  • Page 307: Courtesy Transportation

    Courtesy Transportation, a customer Warranty service can generally be completed while you support program for new vehicles. wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to minimize your inconvenience by providing several retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the transportation options.

  • Page 308: Warranty Information

    Courtesy Rental Vehicle Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide Please contact your dealer for specific information about you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you availability.

  • Page 309: Reporting Safety Defects To The United

    REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO TO THE UNITED STATES THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should Motors of Canada Limited.

  • Page 310: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Please call us at 1 1020, or write: The toll-free telephone number for ordering information Chevrolet Motor Division in Canada is 1-800-668-5539. Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007 7047 In Canada, please call us at 1...
  • Page 311 2000 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
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