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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chevrolet Lumina Introduction Seats Part Features Part Comfort Controls Your Driving and the Road Part Problems on the Road Part Service Part Maintenance Schedule Part Customer Assistance Information Part Includes “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 232. Index Part Service Station Information Printed in USA 1994 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 4 Important Notes About this Manual Please keep this manual in your Chevrolet, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it.
  • Page 5 Heritage of Chevrolet Louis Chevrolet, the other half of the team, the wheel of his experimental “Classic Six,” which entered production in 1912. That year 2999 vehicles were produced. ~ l t The dynamic William C. “Bill,” Durant shifted gears from making carriages to...
  • Page 6 The legacy of America's favorite sportscar began i n 1953, when 31 9 hand-...
  • Page 8 Part 8: Customer Assistance Information This part tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects on page 232. Part 9: Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost...
  • Page 9 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions this, book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
  • Page 10 Haw to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven:...
  • Page 11 H e r e you'll find information about the seats in your Chevrolet and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should do with safety belts. Seats ..........

  • Page 12: Seats And Seat Controls

    & Seats Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats-how to adjust them-and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seat Lift the control handle under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it.
  • Page 13 Wanual Four- Way Seat adjuster tilt the whole seat forward or backward, squeeze the lever. Position the eat where you would like it, then release he lever. Reclining Front Seatbacks (OPTION) Lift the lever to release the seatback, then tilt the seatback forward or backward, as desired.
  • Page 14 & Restraint Systems Seats Fronf Seafbacks Reclining (OPTION) (CQN7J Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest the top of your ears. Tlris position reduces the chance of a injury in neck a crash.
  • Page 15 Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone 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. This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light”...
  • Page 16 & Seats Restraint Systems 2. When the bike hits the block, stops. Why Safety Belts Work Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s But the child keeps going! just a seat on wheels. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.
  • Page 17 4. Put someone on speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something.'In a real vehicle, could be the windshield 15...
  • Page 18 & Seats Restraint Systems Why Safety Belts Work (CONT) 7. or the instrument panel 8. or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces.
  • Page 19 Why don’t they just put in air bags won’t so people have to wear safety ’ belts? “Air bags,” or Supplemental Inflatable Restraint systems, are in some ’ vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only-so they work with safety.belts, not instead of...

  • Page 20: Driverposition

    If a children and babies. child will be riding in your Chevrolet, see the section afterthis one, called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has.
  • Page 21 Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt This safety belt is called “automatic” because you don’t have to buckle up when you get into your vehicle. And you don’t have to unbuckle when you get out. Just get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door.
  • Page 22 Just close the door all the way, then slowly open it. If that doesn’t fix it, then your Chevrolet needs service. We hope you’ll always keep your automatic belt buckled. However, you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency.
  • Page 23 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won give nearly as much protection this way. You can be seriously huft, if your shoulder belt is loose. In a crash you would move forw&rd too much, which could significantly increase injury.

  • Page 24: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    & Seats Restraint Systems Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt (CONK) What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. . 2 2 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, the) are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts.

  • Page 25: Center Passenger Position

    Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part of the car that is called the “toeboard” (A). That way you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt in a crash.

  • Page 26: Rear Seat Passengers

    Seats & Restraint Systems Center Passenger Position (corn) make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap parfof a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”...
  • Page 27 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender’’...
  • Page 28 & Seats Restraint Systems Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Two Door Models) (CONK) The safety belt locks there’s a sudden stop or a crash. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. . 2 6 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Four Door Models) If you have a two door model, see “Rear...
  • Page 29 To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.

  • Page 30: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides

    & Seats Restraint Systems Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Four Door Models) (CONT.) To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 00.28 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may be equipped with rear shoulder belt comfort guides.
  • Page 31 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.

  • Page 32: Children

    & Seats Restraint Systems Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law 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 33: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint, You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.
  • Page 34 If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Chevrolet dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.
  • Page 35 Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.
  • Page 36 & Seats Restraint Systems Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position (Two Door Models) (CONI) 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let go back all the way.
  • Page 37 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release 6. To Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the tighten the belt, feed the shoulder button is positioned so you would be way out of the retractor to set the lock. belt into the retractor while you push able to unbuckle the safety belt down on the child restraint.
  • Page 38 & Seats Restraint Systems Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position (Four Door Models) (CONT.) 7 . Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and it go back all the way.
  • Page 39 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 40 & Seats Restraint Systems Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat (CONK) Your dealer can get these and install the hardware for you. It’s free. The special belt is GM Part Number 12340286. Your dealer can find the correct hardware in the accessory section of the GM Parts Catalog.
  • Page 41 Snap one hook of the infant/child seat attaching belt near the floor at the door side of the seat. Put the belt’s special latch plate into the vehicle’s safety belt buckle. 4. You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle and pulling it along the belt.
  • Page 42 & Seats Restraint Systems Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat (CONT) 8. Put the hook on free end through the slot in the latch plate. To make it tight, pull the belt while you push down on the child restraint. If the belt won’t stay tight, switch end for end.

  • Page 43: Largerchildren

    Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next.to a window the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are sa€er if they are restrained in the rear seat.

  • Page 44: Safety Belt Extender

    & Seats Restraint Systems Larger Children (CONI) What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s...
  • Page 45 Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new...
  • Page 46 Notes...
  • Page 47 H e r e you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet. and information on starting. shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly...
  • Page 48 If you lose your keys, you’ll be ble to have new ones made easily using lese plugs. NOTICE: Your Chevrolet has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside.
  • Page 49 Door Locks Four Door Model Door. Model There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the Outside: Use your door key in the door lock located below the door handle. On four door models, the rear doors can’t be unlocked or locked from the outside.
  • Page 50 & Controls Features From the Insider lock the door, move the lock control on each door. T o warward unlckk the doat move farwad. all doors of your can lock unlock vehicle from the driver or passenger door lock switch. four-door models, the switch on each rear door works only that door’s lock.
  • Page 51 When you park your Chevrolet and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
  • Page 52 & Features Controls Trunk Lock unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and'turn it. Remote Trunk Release (OPTION) Press the yellow trunk release button located under the instrument panel on the driver's side. The transaxle must be in "P" (Park). Remember that your trunk can be opened at any time with the lock release.
  • Page 53 New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But will perform better in the long run if you ilnllow these guidelines: Ijon’t drive at any one speed...
  • Page 54 & Features Controls .._. 4CCESSORY Ignition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: Accessory: An “on” position in which you can operate your radio and windshield wipers. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you.
  • Page 55 “N” (Neutral) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to “P’ (Park) if your Chevrolet is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to “P” (Park) only when your vehicle is stopped.
  • Page 56 & Features Controls NOTICE:...
  • Page 57 Shifting the Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located on the steering column or on the console between the seats. Both are shown above. Maximum engine speed is limited on manual transaxle vehicles, and on automatic transaxle vehicles when you’re “D”...
  • Page 58 & Features Controls Park (CONT.) Reverse R (Reverse): Use this gear to back NOTICE: Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to “R” only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow”...
  • Page 59 NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty. Forward Gears Automatic Overdrive: Your automatic transaxle has automatic overdrive. This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph km/h),...
  • Page 60 & Features Controls :orward Gears (CONK) (First Gear): This position gives you ven more power (but lower fuel e’ zonomy) than “2”. You can use it on ery steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. ’ 1 ”, the the selector lever is put in “...
  • Page 61 Shifting Into (Park) Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this: Pull the lever toward you. Move the lever up as far as it will go.
  • Page 62 & Features Controls Shifting Into (Park) (CONT.) Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into (Park) “ P ’ position like this: a Hold in the button on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.
  • Page 63 Engine Exhaust Parking Over Things That Burn...
  • Page 64 & Features Controls Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into ‘P’...
  • Page 65 Tilt Wheel (OPTiON) tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level t c give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.
  • Page 66 & Features Controls Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High-Low Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option) Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward Left)
  • Page 67 Cruise Control (OPTION) With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 rnph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts off.
  • Page 68 & Controls Features To Set Cruise Control (CONTJ Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake.
  • Page 69 Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed: Move the Cruise switch from “ON” to “R/A”. Hold it there until get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to “R/A”...
  • Page 70 & Controls Features Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
  • Page 71 Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
  • Page 72 & Features Controls Windshield Washer (CONK) NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.
  • Page 73 - ’ J J Push the switch marked to turn on your headlights, together with your: Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights License Plate Lights Instrument Panel Lights Push the switch again to turn them off. Operation Lights Although your vehicle’s lighting systerri (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meet all...

  • Page 74: Part 2 Features

    & Features Controls Daytime Running Lights (CANADA ONLY) (CONI) At dusk, the exterior lights will come on automatically and the low beams will change to full brightness. At dawn, the exterior lights will go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL (if the headlight switch is off).
  • Page 75 Your dome light is a courtesy light, and so are the lights in your inside rearview mirror. Your Chevrolet may also have others. You can turn on the courtesy lights at any time with the brightness intensity control.
  • Page 76 Adjust each mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are seated in a comfortable driving position. If your Chevrolet has the optional remote right mirror, works the same as the mirror on the driver’s door.
  • Page 77 Inside, you have storage space and a cup holder. Console Storage Armrest (OPTION) your Chevrolet has a console shift, you have a storage armrest between your seats. Press the button and lift the cover. IS...
  • Page 78 & Controls Features Ashtray and Lighter clean the instrument panel ashtray, open it fully and lift it out by pulling on the snuffer. The lighter is next to the center front ashtray. To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go.
  • Page 79 Put the cargo against the rear rail and fasten it securely to the luggage carrier. Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Chevrolet. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle” the Index.
  • Page 80 Features & Controls . e .
  • Page 81 The Instrument Panel-Your Information System Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically.
  • Page 82 Instrument Panel Clusters our Chevrolet is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are rplained on the following pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your Chevrokt.

  • Page 83: Part 6 Service

    (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your Chevrolet has a tamper resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you'll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be true.

  • Page 84: Controls

    & Controls Features Tachometer (omon/) ‘he tachometer displays the engine speed revolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.
  • Page 85 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY ‘ “ Fuel Gage You have one of the fuel gages shown. The fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears (Empty), “E’ you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon.
  • Page 86 & Features Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (OPTION) F you have the Gage Cluster, you have a age that shows the engine coolant Zmperature. If the gage pointer moves 1to the red area, your engine is too 0.084 That reading means the same thing as the warning light.
  • Page 87 VEHICLE SYSTEMS CHECK Oil Warning Light If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving, This indicates that oil is not going througl your engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated.
  • Page 88 VOLTS Brake System Warning Light Your Chevrolet’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well.
  • Page 89 Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Chevrolet needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
  • Page 90 & Features Controls Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Indicator Light) (CONT) NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
  • Page 91 I n this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Chevrolet Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Heater and Air Conditioning Controls Rear Window Defogger .
  • Page 92 Comfort Controls Heater and Air Conditioning Controls The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them. Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section. OFF: Press to turn the system off. Some air will still come from the outlets at the floor.
  • Page 93 HEAT When outside temperatures are cold, push “HEAT”. This will send most of the heated air through the ducts near the floor. The rest will come out of the defroster vents and side window defogger vents. Defogging and Defrosting There are two settings for clearing your windows.
  • Page 94 Ventilation System ’our Chevrolet’s flow-through ventilation ystem supplies outside air into the ehicle when is moving. Outside air also enter the vehicle when the heater till...
  • Page 95 This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. Audio Systems The following pages describe the audio systems available for your Chevrolet, and how to get the best performance from them. Please read about the system in your vehicle.
  • Page 96 Comfort Controls Setting the Clock No matter which audio system you have in your vehicle, setting the clock is easy. 1. With the radio off or on and the ignition on, press “SET”. The “SET” indicator will appear on the digital screen for five seconds.
  • Page 97 TREB (’lkeble): Slide this lever up to increase treble, or down to decrease it. BASS: Slide this lever up to increase bass, or down to decrease it. SCAN: Press to listen for a few seconds to the next station on the AM or FM band; the scan will continue every few seconds until you press “SCAN”...
  • Page 98 Comfort Controls AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency, the AM or FM radio band, whether the station is in stereo, and other radio functions. VOL-BAL (Volume-Balance): Turn the upper knob to turn the radio on or off, or to change volume.
  • Page 99 While the “SET” indicator is displayed, press one of the four pushbuttons. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM four FM stations. Up to three additional stations on each band may be preset by “pairing” pushbuttons: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2.
  • Page 100 Comfort Controls AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player and Bose@ Silver Series Speaker System The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency, the AM or FM radio band, whether the station is in stereo, and other radio functions.
  • Page 101 While the “SET” indicator is displayed, press one of the four pushbuttons. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four and four FM stations. Up to three additional stations on each band may be preset by “pairing” pushbuttons: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2.
  • Page 102 Comfort Controls AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency, the AM or FM radio band, whether the station is in stereo, and other radio functions. PWR-VOL (Power-Volume): Turn the upper knob to turn the unit on and off when the ignition is on and adjust the volume up or down.
  • Page 103 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each, of five AM and five FM stations. To Play a Compact Disc: Many of the controls for the radio also have functions for the compact disc player, as explained here, Don’t use mini-discs that are called singles.
  • Page 104 Comfort Controls Understanding Radio Reception Stereo FM Stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals will reach only about 10 to .40 miles 16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. The range for most AM stations is greater than for especially at night.
  • Page 105 Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in thei original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. 11 the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
  • Page 106 Notes...
  • Page 107 H e r e you^ find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving Your Defensive Driving ..........DrunkenDriving Control of a Vehicle Braking...
  • Page 108 The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Chevrolet: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts’’ in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means “always expect the...
  • Page 109 According to the American Medical Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce 120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1...

  • Page 110: Your Driving And The Road

    Your Driving and the Road Drunken Driving (CONT.) Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent.
  • Page 111 ‘ Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) (OPTION) If your Chevrolet has this system, your Chevrolet has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding. If you have an anti-lock brake system (ABS), the brake pedal will say 1 0 9 .
  • Page 112 Your Driving and the Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) (OPTION) (CONT) And this light on the instrument panel will go on when you start your vehicle. When you start your vehicle, or when you begin to drive away, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise.
  • Page 113 To Use Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. ,Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking.
  • Page 114 But sometimes you can’t; there isn’1 room. That’s the time for evasive action steering around the problem. Your Chevrolet can perform very well in :mergencies like these. First apply your srdkes but, unless you have anti-lock, lot enough to lock your wheels.
  • Page 115 Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have.dropped off the edge of a :oad onto the shoulder while you’re hiving. the level of the shoulder is only slight13 below the pavement, recovery should be Fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
  • Page 116 “overdriving” those conditions. But skids 3re always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your Chevrolet’s three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.
  • Page 117 vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a “mirrored surface” and slow down when you have any doubt. If you have the anti-lock braking system, remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid.
  • Page 118 Your Driving and the Road Night Vision (CONK) who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlights), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights. Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out.
  • Page 119 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous.
  • Page 120 Your Driving and the Road 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...
  • Page 121 If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Chevrolet dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it.
  • Page 122 Your Driving and the Road Highway Hypnosis 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...
  • Page 123 Be alert to these and take appropriate action. Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Chevrolet in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. You may want to put winter...
  • Page 124 Your Driving and the Road Winter Driving (CONT.) Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap...
  • Page 126 Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this section, and see your Chevrolet dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
  • Page 127 Your Chevrolet can tow a trailer if it is equipped with proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section.
  • Page 128 Driving and the Road Your Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
  • Page 129 The bumpers your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer.
  • Page 130 Your Driving and the Road Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
  • Page 131 Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, an both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
  • Page 132 Notes...

  • Page 133: Problems On The Road

    ........... . . Jumpstarting ....Towing Your Chevrolet ....Engine Overheating .
  • Page 134 Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off. Slide the switch up to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off.
  • Page 135 Jump Starting your battery has run down, you may ‘ rant to use another vehicle and some lmper cables to start your Chevrolet. But lease follow the steps below to do it tfely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your...
  • Page 136 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery. Your Chevrolet has a remote positive jump starting terminal. The terminal is on the same side of the engine compartment as your battery. You should always use the remote...
  • Page 137 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. 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.
  • Page 138 Towing Your Vehicle ry to have a GM dealer or a professional )wing service tow your Chevrolet. The sua1 towing equipment is: Sling-type tow truck Wheel-lift tow truck Car carrier.
  • Page 139 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in (Neutral) “...
  • Page 140 Vent-Vehicle Hook-up lefore hooking up to a tow truck, be sur€ read all information on “Towing our Chevrolet” earlier in this section. Attach T-hook chains into the side slots in the cradle in front of the wheels, on both sides.
  • Page 141 9ear-Vehicle Hook-up %efore hooking up to a tow truck, be sure read all the information on “Towing !our Chevrolet”, including towing peeds, earlier in this section. Attach T-hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the floor pan support rails just ahead of the rear wheels.
  • Page 142 Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine on your Chevrolet’s instrument panel. You also have a low coolant warning light on your instrument panel. See “Coolant Temperature Gage” in the Index for the gage cluster.
  • Page 143 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day.
  • Page 144 the Road Problems on If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine (CONK) If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you’re parked, to see if the warning stops. But then, if you still have the warning, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down.
  • Page 145 NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. If there seems to be no leak, check to see if the electric engine fans are running. If the engine is overheating, the fans should be running. If they aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
  • Page 146 Problems on the Road to Add Coolant to tht Radiator: NOTICE: Your engine has 'a'specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 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 147 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valves. L V6 (VIN Code T): There are two bleed valves. One is located on the thermostat housing.
  • Page 148 Problems on the Road How to Add Coolant to the Radiator: (CONT.) 4. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base of the filler neck. If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve, close the valve.
  • Page 149 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. 9. By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix through the filler neck the level reaches the base of the until...
  • Page 150 Problems on the Road 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. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.
  • Page 151 Then lift and remove the tire cover. Remove the wing nut securing the 4. Remove the retainer nut securing the compact spare tire and spacer by jack by turning counterclockwise. turning counterclockwise. Then lift Then remove the jack. off the spacer and remove the spare tire.
  • Page 152 Problems on the Road Changing a Flat Tire (CONI) If there is a wheel cover, remove it by using the flat end of the wheel wrench. Pry along the edge of the wheel cover until comes off. Be careful; the rim edges may be sharp. Don't try to remove with your bare hands.
  • Page 153 Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches. Position the jack and raise the jack head ui-itil it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle's frame nearest the flat .tire. Put the compact spare tire near you.
  • Page 154 Problems on the Road Changing Flat Tire (CQNZ) 12.Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. 3.Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
  • Page 155 14.Lower the vehicle by rotating the jack handle counterclockwise. .Lower the jack completely. 15.Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you...
  • Page 156 Problems on the Road Changing a Flat Tire (CONI) 16. Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible. Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartment in the trunk. The compact spare is for temporary use only.
  • Page 157 NOTICE: Don’t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. bon’t use your compact spare on some ther vehicle.
  • Page 158 Notes...

  • Page 159: Appearance Care

    H e r e you will find information about the care of your Chevrolet This part 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...
  • Page 160 Chevrolet Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your Chevrolet than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform.
  • Page 161 Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the U.S. and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives, so you should not have to add anything to the fuel.
  • Page 162 & Service Appearance Care Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly.
  • Page 163 Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. “Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet” in the Index. When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks.
  • Page 164 & Appearance Service Checking Things Under the Hood The following sections tell you how to check fluids, lubricants and important parts underhood. Care Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. . - , - 1 _ . _ 3 1 1 1 1 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release.
  • Page 165 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close firmly.
  • Page 166 & Appearance Care Service Underhood Components 3.1L V6 Engine (CODE T) When you open the hood, you’ll see: 1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir 4. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 5. Battery 6. Air Cleaner 7.
  • Page 167 Underhood Components 3.4L (DOHC) V6 Engine (CODE When you open the hood, you’ll see: 1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3. Brake Fluid Reservoir 4. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Battery Air Cleaner 7. Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Radiator Pressure Cap 10.
  • Page 168 & Service Appearance Care 3.1L V6: Checking Engine Oil 3.4L V6: Checking Engine Oil Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
  • Page 169 When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”...
  • Page 170 & Service Appearance Care Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade Engine Oils For best fuel economy and cold starting, select the lowest SAE viscoslty grade oil for the expected temperature range. LOOK FOR ONE OF THESE LABELS WEATHER “C + 3 8 c 21 5W-30 PREFERRED...
  • Page 171 Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet dealer is ready to -advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
  • Page 172 & Service Appearance Care What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
  • Page 173 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at a Chevrolet dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
  • Page 174 & Service Appearance Care To Check the Fluid Level (CONT) Then, Without Shutting Off the Engine, Follow These Steps: 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again.
  • Page 175 If you have a problem with engine overheating or if you need to add coolant to your radiator, see. “Engine Overheating” in the Index. The proper coolant for your Chevrolet will: Give freezing protection down to -40°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128°C).
  • Page 176 & Service Appearance Care Engine Coolant (CONI) NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.

  • Page 177: Power Steering Fluid

    Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.

  • Page 178: Fluid

    & Service Appearance Care What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. NOTICE: When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper fluid.
  • Page 179 Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
  • Page 180 Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Chevrolet does when it is new. When you replace parts of your braking system for example, when your brake...
  • Page 181 1000 miles (1600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. Battery Every new Chevrolet has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@ battery.
  • Page 182 Bulb Replacement In this section you’ll find directions for changing the light bulbs in some of the lights on your Chevrolet. Be sure to read the directions before you begin to replace or adjust any lights. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to find the type of bulb you need to use.
  • Page 183 Front Park and Turn Signal Bulb Replacement See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to check the size and type of bulb you need to use. To Replace the Front Park and ’hrn Signal Bulb: 1. Open the hood and remove the screws from the lower left and right sides of the front grille.
  • Page 184 & Service Appearance Care To Replace a Bulb: (CONK) Turn the socket counterclockwise until it stops. Then pull the socket and bulb from the side marker light assembly. 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Do not twist the bulb. 5.
  • Page 185 Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Bulb Replacement See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to check the type of bulb to use. To Replace a Bulb: 1. Open the trunk. Remove the convenience net if you have one. Remove the carpet fasteners by twisting them a little as you pull them away from the carpet.
  • Page 186 & Service Appearance Care Back-up Light Bulb Replacement See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to :heck the size and type of bulb you need o use. T o Replace the Bulb: I . Open the trunk and move the carpet away from the back of the vehicle.
  • Page 187 Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the inside trunk lid tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle.
  • Page 188 These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Chevrolet. If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from each...
  • Page 189 Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the inside of the trunk lid shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for a. least three hours or driven no more than mile.
  • Page 190 & Service Appearance Care Tire Inspection and Rotation (CONT) TREAD WEAR INDICATORS When lt’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining.
  • Page 191 Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire...
  • Page 192 If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Chevrolet dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
  • Page 193 Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains NOTICE: your Chevrolet has P2 15/60R16 or P225/60R16 size tires, don’t use tire chains; they can damage your vehicle. If you have other tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S”...
  • Page 194 & Appearance Service Care Naphtha Carbon Tetrachluride Acetone Thinner Paint Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Palish Remover They can all be hazardous some mare than others and they can all damage your vehicle, too. NOTICE: unless this Don't use any of these I m i many manual says you can.
  • Page 195 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used-if stains are stubborn. Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set.
  • Page 196 ~~~~ & Service Appearance Care Fabric Protection Your Chevrolet has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with Scotchgard" Fabric Protector, a 3M product. Scotchgard protects fabrics by repelling oil and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new.
  • Page 197 Then rinse the blade with water. Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn. Cleaning the Outside Your Chevrolet The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s...
  • Page 198 These brushes can take off the protective coating. Tires Your Chevrolet dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff brush with the cleaner. When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray of splash From painted surfaces.
  • Page 199 Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Chevrolet will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first.
  • Page 200 0 2 . Not recommended for pigskin suede leather. See Your General Motors Dealers for These Products. See Your Maintenance Schedule for Other Products. You can get these from your Chevrolet dealer. Silicone Grease Lubriplate (White Grease) Preservatone Spot Lifter Washer Solvent Wash-Wax (conc.)
  • Page 201 Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don't add anything electrical to your Chevrolet unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and damage wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical...
  • Page 202 & E Service -3earance Care Fuses Circuit & Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
  • Page 203 TURN Glove Box Fuse BIock Fuse Rating Circuitry (AMP.) Radio & Clock Radio & Clock; Passive Restraint Lockout; Delco@ Bose Amplifier Door Lock; Courtesy, Glove Box, Underhood, Trunk, Modular Dim Lights; Lighted Visor Mirror Windshield Wiper & Washer Temp Door Motor; HVAC & Rear Defogger; DRL Module (Canada) Brake Lights;...
  • Page 204 & Service Appearance Care Component Center Fuse Rating Circuitry (AMP.) Defogger Timer Relay Air Conditioner Blower Relay (HI) Air Conditioner Blower Relay (LO) Rear Defogger and HVAC Circuit Breaker Power Door Lock Circuit Breaker Power Window Circuit Breaker Headlight Circuit Breaker Not Used Hazard Flasher Chime Module...
  • Page 205 m m m ENG EMIS CRUISE m m m F/INJN ECM IGN ELEK IGN Passenger Side Underhood Electrical Center Mini- Rating Circuitry fuse (AMP) Not Used R/CMPT REL ECM BAT Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Fuel Pump/Oil Pressure Switch. Fuel Pump Relay. Fan Cont # I Relay Automatic Transaxle ENG EMIS Generator, Digital Exhaust Recirculation (DEGR)
  • Page 206 & Appearance Care Service Driver Side Underhood Electrical Center FUSE Rating Circuitry (AMP.) Not Used Not Used ABS Controller Exterior Lights Horns Not Used Not Used Not Used Fog Lights Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Relay Horns Fog Lights...
  • Page 207 Headlight Wiring The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the component center. An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlight system checked right away. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse.
  • Page 208 3 . 4 L D O H C V 6 ..........Refrigerant (R134A), Air Conditioning Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. system in your vehicle needs reffigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. you’re not sure, ask your Chevrolet dealer. FuelTank Power Steering PumpOnly WheelNutTorque Battery Size 3.1LV6...
  • Page 209 Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LIGHTS Back-upLights Front Parking/Turn Signal Lights ..........License Plate Light Center High-Mounted Stoplight Halogen Headlights...
  • Page 210 & Service Appearance Care Engine Specifications VINEngineCode Type Displacement Compression Ratio Firingorder ....... . . Thermostat Temperature .
  • Page 211 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 3.1L V6 and 3.4L DOHC V6 Engine Oil Filter ........... . . 3.1LV6 3.4LDOHCV6 Fuel Filter...
  • Page 212 Notes...

  • Page 213: Maintenance Schedule

    :s safety, dependability and emission :ontrol performance. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. iee your Chevrolet dealer for details. Maintenance Schedule Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance Your Vehicle and the Environment This Part is Organized A.
  • Page 214 So please read this part and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Chevrolet dealer, the place many.GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices.
  • Page 215 This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy’ with it. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will...
  • Page 216 Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: When most trips are less than When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing. When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic.

  • Page 217: Air Cleaner Filter

    BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and Ztem No. 7. Transaxle Service 8. Spark Plug Replacement* 9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*? 10. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection X engine (3.4L Code only)*? 11. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* 12.
  • Page 218 Schedule Maintenance kheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1 Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply. (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules 3. Tire Wheel Rotation Inspection & & Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection* Every...
  • Page 219 TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) Item No. Transaxle Service 8. Spark Plug Replacement* 9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*? 10. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection (3.4L Code X engine only)*? 1 1. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* 12.
  • Page 220 Maintenance Schedule Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule 11. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
  • Page 221 Transaxle Service Change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32 “C) or higher.
  • Page 222 Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and servkes which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section D.
  • Page 223 i t Least Once a Month CHECK OR WHAT TO DO SERVICE Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See “Tires”...
  • Page 224 Maintenance Schedule CHECK OR WHAT TO SERVICE Steering Column While parked, and with the parking Lock brake set, try to turn the key to “LOCK” in each shift lever position. The key should turn only when the shift lever is in (Park).
  • Page 225 CHECK OR WHAT TO SERVICE Underbody At least every spring, use plain water to Flushing flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections isted below are inspections and services which should be lerformed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and all).
  • Page 226 Schedule Maintenance CHECK OR WHAT TO DO SERVICE ~~~~~ Brake System Inspect the complete system. Inspect Inspection brake lines and hoses hookup, binding, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc.
  • Page 227 USAGE FLUIDlLUBRICANT Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. Guides 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Power Steering GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid System (GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent). Automatic DEXRON@-111 Transaxle Automatic Transmission Fluid.
  • Page 228 Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance ODOMETER DATE SERVICED READING .226 Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed.
  • Page 229 Maintenance Record ODOMETnd DATE READING SERVICED MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 2 2 7 .
  • Page 230 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record...

  • Page 231: Customer Assistance Information

    H e r e you will find out how to contacl Chevrolet if you need assistance. Thi! part also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to repor any safety defects. Customer Assistance Information ..
  • Page 232 Nature of concern We encourage you to call the toll free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Chevrolet, write to: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P. 0. Box 7047...

  • Page 233: Alternative Dispute Resolution

    Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if...
  • Page 234 AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Chevrolet. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator.
  • Page 235 'hevrolet is excited to announce the stablishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Loadside Assistance Center. As the ownel f a 1994 Chevrolet/Geo, membership in Loadside Assistance is free. ?4-Hour Roadside lssistance Number .oadside Assistance is available 24 hours day, 365 days a year, by calling -800-CHEV USA (1-800-243-8872).
  • Page 236 ChevmletlGeo dealership service management. Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs. Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation BUMPER TO is not part of the BUMFER New Vehicle Limited meserves W m n t y . C&vrolet/Geo...
  • Page 237 Individual PSP’s If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s issued by Chevrolet for all car or truck models in the model year, you can buy individual PSP’s, such as those which may pertain to a particular model. To do this, you will first need to see our index of PSP’s.
  • Page 238 Information Chevrolet Service Publications You can get these by using the order form: Chevrolet Division service manuals are intended for use by professional, qualified technicians. Attempting repairs or service without the appropriate training, tools, and equipment could cause...
  • Page 239 A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model Number year. The indexes l i s t all PSP's published by Chevrolet in the model year. PSP Index Year ......
  • Page 240 J"...
  • Page 241 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM NOTE: Please complete form below (Print or Type) and MAIL TO: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer NOTE also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent. purchases outside please write U.S.A.
  • Page 243 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM NOTE: Please complete form below (Print or Type) and MAIL TO: Post Office Box (Monday-Friday 8:OO A.M.-6:00 P.M. EST) (CUSTOMER NAME) (STREET ADDRESS-NO P.O. BOX NUMBERS) (C1l-Y) AREA DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO. CODE *Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation.
  • Page 245 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM NOTE: Please complete form below (Print PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER Manual Service ST-379-94 1994 In-Portfolio Chevrolet Lumina Manual Owner’s 5980 1021 1021 6235 NOTE Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent.
  • Page 247 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM NOTE: Please complete form below (Print or Type) and Post Office Box (Monday-Friday PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION ST-379-94 5980 Owner’s Manual In-Portfolio 6235 Owner’s Manual Without-Portfolio 1021 NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer also the name of the person whose attention the shipment should be sent.
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  • Page 249: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    ..(Anti-Lock Brakes) ABS Warning Light Adding Brake Fluid 177. 224 ..Electrical Equipment Engine Coolant 144. 174. 224 Engine Oil 166. 224 ..Power Steering Fluid 176.
  • Page 250 Fiberglass Springs Glass ..Inside of Your Chevrolet ..Outside of Your Chevrolet ....
  • Page 251 Driving ....At Night City ... . Controlling a Skid ....Defensively .
  • Page 252 Index G a g e s Coolant Temperature Fuel Voltmeter Gasoline Tank. Your Gasoline Filling Gear Positions (see “Shifting the Transaxle”) Gearshift Lever (see ‘‘Shifting the Transaxle”) Glove Box H a l o g e n Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Headlight &...

  • Page 253: Brake

    Lock Finder ... Long Distance Driving ....Low Battery ..Low Coolant Warning Light .

  • Page 254: Service Station Information

    ....Rear Ashtray ... Rear Window Defogger ....Rearview Mirror Reclining Seatbacks .
  • Page 255 ....Towing a Trailer ..Towing Your Chevrolet Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ....
  • Page 256 Index Unleaded Gasoline ... . Upholstery Care 192. 193 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Loading 77. 185 Vehicle Towing Vehicle Storage ....Vehicle Symbols Ventilation (see “Comfort Controls”)
  • Page 258 Stadon: Infarmation Service Secondary Hood Release See page 162 The Delco Freedom@ battery needs no water. See page 179 Windshield Washer Fluid See page 176 Driver Side Underhood Electrical Center See pages 200,204 Brake Fluid See page 177 Cold Tire Pressure See Tire-Loading Information label on inside of trunk lid.
  • Page 260 WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE...

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