Chevrolet 1997 S-Series Manuals

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Chevrolet 1997 S-Series Owner's Manual (403 pages)

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Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 21.2 MB

Contents
2
For Canadian Owners 'Who Prefer a French Language Manual
3
Index
4
Safety Warnings and Symbols
4
How to Use this Manual
4
Vehicle Damage Warning
5
Vehicle Symbols
6
Model Reference
7
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
8
Seats and Seat Controls
9
Manual Front Seat
9
Manual Lumbar Support
10
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Seatback Latches
12
Easy Entry Seat
13
Jump Seat
13
Safety Belts
14
Why Safety Belts Work
15
About Safety Belts and the Answers
18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
19
Adults
19
Driver Position
19
Lap-Shoulder Belt
19
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System
26
How the Air Bag System Works
28
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
29
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
29
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
29
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates?
30
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
31
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
32
Right Front Passenger Position
32
Center Passenger Position
32
Lap Belt
33
Rear Seat Passengers
34
Smaller Children and Babies
35
Child Restraints
37
Top Strap
37
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
38
Jump Seats
38
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
39
Larger Children
41
Safety Belt Extender
44
Checking Your Restraint Systems
44
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
45
Section 2 Features and Controls
48
Keys
49
Door Locks
51
Side Access Panel
52
Leaving Your Vehicle
52
Power Door Locks - if Equipped
52
Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
53
Matching Transmitter to Your Vehicle
54
Battery Replacement
54
Operation
54
Resynchronization
55
Tailgate
56
Theft
57
Key in the Ignition
57
Parking at Night
57
Parking Lots
57
New Vehicle Break-In
58
Ignition Positions
58
Starting Your Engine
60
Key Release Button
60
Automatic Transmission
60
Manual Transmission
60
Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine
61
Starting Your VORTEC 4300 Engine
62
Engine Coolant Heater
63
To Use the Coolant Heater
63
Automatic Transmission Operation
64
Automatic Overdrive
66
5-Speed
67
Manual Transmission
67
Shift Light
68
Locking Rear Axle
69
Four-Wheel Drive ( I F Equipped)
69
Manual Transfer Case
70
Electronic Transfer Case
72
Shifting from 2HI to 4HI
73
Shifting from 4HI to 2HI
73
Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO
73
Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI
74
Parking Brake
75
Column Shift Lever
76
Shifting into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)
76
Console Shift Lever
77
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
78
Torque Lock
78
Parking Your Vehicle
79
Shifting out of PARK (.P) (Automatic Transmission)
79
Parking over Things that Burn
80
Engine Exhaust
80
Running Your Engine While You're Parked
81
Manual Windows
82
Power Windows - if Equipped
82
Horn
83
Swing-Out Windows
83
Express-Down Window
83
Sliding Rear Window (if Equipped)
83
Turn Signal/Multifunctional Lever
84
Tilt Wheel (if Equipp-Ed)
84
Turn and Lane Change Signals
85
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
85
Windshield Wipers
86
Windshield Washer
86
Cruise Control (if Equipped)
87
Setting Cruise Control
88
Resuming a Set Speed
88
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
89
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
89
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
89
Using Cruise Control on Hills
89
Exterior Lamps
90
Lamps on Reminder
91
Daytime Running Lamps
91
Interior Lamps
92
Brightness Control
92
Fog Lamps (if Equipped)
92
Mirrors
93
Front Map Lamps
93
Dome Lamp
93
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
93
Outside Manual Adjust Mirror
94
Power Remote Control Mirror
94
Convex Outside Mirror
94
Storage Compartments
94
Door Storage
95
Front Storage Area
95
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
96
Sun Visors
96
Visor Vanity Mirror
96
Accessory Power Outlets
97
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
97
Instrument Panel
98
Instrument Panel Cluster
99
Speedometer and Odometer
101
Trip Odometer
101
Tachometer
101
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
102
Safety Belt Reminder Light
102
Air Bag Readiness Light
103
Charging System Indicator Light
103
Voltmeter Gage
104
Brake System Warning Light
105
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
106
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
106
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
107
Light Flashing
107
Light on Steady
107
If the Light Is Flashing
108
If the Light Is on Steady
108
Engine Oil Pressure Gage
109
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
110
Check Gages Light
110
Fuel Gage
111
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
114
Comfort Controls
115
Standard Climate Control System
115
Fan Control
115
Temperature Knob
115
Optional Climate Control System
116
Mode Knob
116
Heating
117
Ventilation System
117
Air Conditioning (Option)
117
Defogging and Defrosting
118
Ventilation Tips
118
Audio Systems
119
Setting the Clock
119
AM-FM Stereo
119
Playing the Radio
119
Finding a Station
120
Pushbuttons
120
Adjusting the Speakers
120
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (if Equipped)
121
Playing a Cassette Tape
122
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer ( I F Equipped)
123
Setting the Tone
124
Playing Cassette Tape
125
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)
126
Theft-Deterrent Feature
130
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
130
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature after a Power Loss
131
Understanding Radio Reception
132
FM Stereo
132
Am
132
Tips about Your Audio System
132
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
133
Care of Your Compact Discs
134
Fixed Mast Antenna
134
Section 4 Your Driving. and The- Road
138
Defensive Driving
139
Drunken Driving
140
Control of a Vehicle
143
Braking
143
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
144
Braking in Emergencies
146
Power Steering
146
Steering Tips
146
Driving on Curves
146
Steering in Emergencies
147
Off-Road Recovery
148
Passing
149
Loss of Control
150
Skidding
150
Driving Guidelines
151
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
151
Before You Go Off-Roading
152
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Roading Driving
152
Environmental Concerns
153
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
153
Traveling, to Remote Areas
153
Scanning the Terrain
154
Driving on Off-Road Hills
155
Approaching a Hill
156
Driving Uphill
157
Driving Downhill
160
Driving Across an Incline
162
Stalling on an Incline
163
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
164
Driving in Water
165
After Off-Road Driving
166
Driving at Night
166
Night Vision
167
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
168
Hydroplaning
170
Driving through Deep Standing Water
170
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
170
City Driving
171
Freeway Driving
172
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
173
Highway Hypnosis
174
Hill and Mountain Roads
174
Winter Driving
176
Driving on Snow or Ice
176
If You're Caught in a Blizzard
178
Recreational Vehicle Towing
180
Loading Your Vehicle
181
2-Tiered Loading
183
Payload
183
Add-On Equipment
183
Truck-Camper Loading Information
184
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
186
Trailer Recommendations
186
Towing a Trailer
186
If You Decide to Pull a Trailer
187
Weight of the Trailer
188
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
189
Hitches
190
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
190
Safety Chains
191
Trailer Brakes
191
Driving with a Trailer
191
Following Distance
192
Backing up
192
Making Turns
192
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
193
Driving on Grades
193
Parking on Hills
194
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
195
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
195
Trailer Wiring Harness
195
Section 5 Problems on the Road
198
Hazard Warning Flashers
199
Other Warning Devices
199
Jump Starting
200
Towing Your Vehicle
204
Front Towing
207
Rear Towing
208
Engine Overheating
209
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
209
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
210
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
213
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
216
Engine Fan Noise
219
If a Tire Goes Flat
219
Changing a Flat Tire
220
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
221
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
229
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
232
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
233
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
234
Using the Recovery Hooks
234
Section 6 Service And. Appearance Care
238
Doing Your Own Service Work
239
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
240
Fuel
240
Fuels in Foreign Countries
241
Filling Your Tank
242
Checking Things under the Hood
243
Engine Oil
247
Checking Engine Oil
248
When to Add Oil
249
What Kind of Oil to Use
249
Recommended Sae Viscosity Grade Engine Oils
250
Engine Oil Additives
251
When to Change Engine Oil
251
Remote Oil Filter
251
Air Cleaner
252
What to Do with Used Oil
252
Automatic Transmission Fluid
254
When to Check and Change
254
Checking Transmission Fluid Hot
255
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold
255
Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold
255
Manual Transmission Fluid
257
How to Add Fluid
257
Hydraulic Clutch
258
Rear Axle
259
When to Check and Change Lubricant
259
When to Check and What to Use
259
How to Check Lub.ricant
259
Transfer Case
260
What to Use
260
Four-Wheel Drive
260
Front Axle
261
Engine Coolant
261
Checking Coolant
263
Adding Coolant
264
Radiator Pressure Cap
265
Thermostat
265
Power Steering Fluid
265
Windshield Washer Fluid
266
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
266
Adding Washer Fluid
267
Brake Fluid
268
Checking Brake Fluid
269
Brake Wear
270
Brake Pedal Travel
271
Brake Adjustment
271
Replacing Brake System Parts
271
Battery
272
Bulb Replacement
272
Halogen Bulbs
272
Vehicle Storage
272
Headlamps
273
Sealed Beam Lamps
273
Composite Headlamps
274
Front Turn Signal Lamps
275
Front Sidemarker Lamps
276
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
276
Taillamps
277
Underhood Lamp
278
Vanity Mirror Lamps
278
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
279
Tires
281
Inflatoin - Tire Pressure
282
Tire Inspection and Rotation
283
When It's Time for New Tires
284
Buying New Tires
285
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
286
Treadwear
286
Traction
286
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
287
Wheel Replacement
287
Temperature
287
Used Replacement Wheels
288
Tire Chains
289
Appearance Care
290
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
290
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
291
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
291
Fabric Protection
291
Special Cleaning Problems
292
Greasy or Oily Stains
292
Non-Greasy Stains
292
Combination Stains
292
Care of Safety Belts
293
Cleaning Leather
293
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
293
Glass
293
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
294
Weatherstrips
294
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
294
Washing Your Vehicle
294
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
294
Finish Care
295
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
295
Cleaning Tires
296
Sheet Metal Damage
296
Cleaning Aluminum Whe.els (if Equipped)
296
Finish Damage
297
Underbody Maintenance
297
Chemical Paint Spotting
297
Appearance Care Materials Chart
298
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
299
Service Parts Identification Label
299
Engine Identification
299
Electrical System
300
Add-On Electrical Equipment
300
Power Windows and Other Power Options
300
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
301
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
301
Fuse/Circuit Breaker
302
Replacement Bulbs
304
Capacities and Specifications
305
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
306
Capacities (Approximate)
306
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
307
Vehicle Dimensions
308
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
310
Protection Plan
311
Scheduled Maintenance Services
313
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
313
Selecting the Right Schedule
313
Short Trip/City Definitions
314
Short Trip/City Intervals
314
Long Trip/Highway Definition
315
Long Trip/High Intervals
315
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
316
Short Tripkity -Maintenance Sc-Hedule
337
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
350
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance ,Schedule
352
Replace Fuel Filter
359
Owner Checks and Services
363
Engine Oil Level Check
363
Engine Coolant Level Check
363
Tire Inflation Check
363
At each Fuel Fill
363
At Least Twice a Year
363
Wiper Blade Check
364
Manual Transmission Check
364
Automatic Transmission Check
364
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
364
At Least Four Times a Year
364
Starter Switch Check
365
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
365
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
366
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Mechanism Check
366
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
367
Exhaust System Inspection
367
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
367
Throttle Linkage Inspection
367
Drive Axle Service
368
Transfer Case Inspection
368
Brake System Inspection
368
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
369
Maintenance Record
372
Customer Assistance Information
376
Section 8 Customer Assktance Information
376
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
377
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (Tty) Users
379
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program
380
Canadian Roadside Assistance
382
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
384
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
385
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
386
Section 9 Index
390
Service Station Checkpoints
401

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