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Summary of Contents for Chevrolet 1997 Express Van

  • Page 2 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8- IO.
  • Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.
  • Page 4 How to Use this Manual 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 controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
  • Page 5 You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.
  • Page 6 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 your passengers original battery: whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT UNLOCK...
  • Page 7 Model Reference This manual covers these models: Passenger Van Cargo Van Cab and Chassis...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls 1-10 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone...
  • Page 9: Seats And Seat Controls

    Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats take them out and put them back in. It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks. Manual Front Seats The buckets seats can be adjusted forward or rearward with the lever at the front of the seat. To adjust the seat, pull the lever up to release the seat bottom and slide the seat where you want it.
  • Page 10 Power Seat (Option) If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver or passenger’s side, you can adjust it with this switch at the front center cushion of the seat. You can use these switches to move the seat where it.
  • Page 11 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
  • Page 12 Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
  • Page 13 Removing the Rear Seat 2. Lift the carpetlmat flap at the inboard side of the seat base in the rear. 1. Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. To do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt.
  • Page 14 3. Locate the red handle on the inboard side of the seat base, rotate the red handle up. 4. Once the red handle is rotated up, pull the handle to remove the locking pin. 5 . Stow the locking pin on the rear of the seat base in the hole that is provided.
  • Page 15 9. Stow the seat belt latch plate on the clip at the window trim. Replacing the Rear Seat 1. Remove the trim covers from the floor rails. 2. Position the seat into the open slots in both rails. Push the seat forward in the rail, hooking both seat bases onto the pins inside of the rails.
  • Page 16 6. Insert the red handled locking pin into the seat base. 7. Rotate the red handle down until retaining clip. 8. Replace the carpet/mat flap to its original position. 9. Repeat this procedure for the other seat base. 10. Connect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the buckles attached at the outboard positions of the bench seat.
  • Page 17: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

    Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or a i r bag system. CAUTIOIA: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
  • Page 18 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety lbelts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you dlon’t know if it will be a bad one.
  • Page 19 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider Put someone on it. doesn't stop. 1-12...
  • Page 20 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
  • Page 21: Here Are Questions Many People Ask

    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. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-14 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts...
  • Page 22: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    @’ If I’m a good driver, and never drive far from should I wear safety belts? home, You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident even one that isn’t your fault your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.
  • Page 23 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”...
  • Page 24 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In 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 25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, push in at the word PRESS and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
  • Page 26 @’ What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 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.
  • Page 27 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-20 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 bones.
  • Page 28 What’s wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. 1 . \ CAUTION: can be se usly injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much In a too high. crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not the pelvic bones, and that could...
  • Page 29 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 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.
  • Page 30 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 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 make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to is twisted, 1-23...
  • Page 31: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the Way. If Slam the door on it, belt and your vehicle.
  • Page 32: Right Front Passenger Position

    Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position” earlier in this section. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint...
  • Page 33 If it says SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT on the middle part but there is no right front passenger’s seat, your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only. If it doesn’t say SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT on the middle part of the steering wheel, your vehicle doesn’t have air bags.
  • Page 34 If your vehicle has an air bag for the right front passenger, please read this: CAW TICl J: An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see the part of this manual called “Children”...
  • Page 35 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags? The driver’s a i r bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
  • Page 36 If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
  • Page 37 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
  • Page 38 Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service. NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not work properly.
  • Page 39: Rear Seat Passengers

    Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle @’ If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags from working properly? As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash.
  • Page 40 Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
  • Page 41 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 42: Center Passenger Position

    Center Passenger Position To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-35...
  • Page 43 Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate &d pull it along the belt. 1-36 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
  • Page 44: Children

    Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
  • Page 45 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so CAUTION: (Continued) heavy you can't hold it. For example, in only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-1b. will suddenly become a 240-lb.
  • Page 46 Smaller Children and Babies (Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags) CAUTION: A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child’s abdomen.
  • Page 47: Child Restraints

    heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 124b. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-1b. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle.
  • Page 48 Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. sure to properly secure any child even when no child is in it.
  • Page 49 Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap. Don’t use a restraint like that in your vehicle because the top strap anchor cannot be installed properly. You shouldn’t use this type of child restraint without anchoring the top strap. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt.
  • Page 50 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-43...
  • Page 51 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 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 let it go back all the way.
  • Page 52 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.
  • Page 53 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat.
  • Page 54 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint.
  • Page 55 6. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-48 7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 8.
  • Page 56: Larger Children

    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 so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.
  • Page 57 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
  • Page 58 Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-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 59: Safety Belt Extender

    Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
  • Page 60 NOTES...
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  • Page 62 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 63 Keys CAUTION: Leaving young 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 power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. If they turned the ignition to ON and moved the shift lever out of PARK (P), that would release the parking brake.
  • Page 64 Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and all door locks. If you ever lose your key, your dealer will be able to assist you with obtaining a new one. The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make an extra key.
  • Page 65 1 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children 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 crash if the doors aren’t locked.
  • Page 66 Power Door Locks (Option) Press the bottom side power door lock switch to lock the doors at once. When a door is locked, the inside door handle will not work. Child Security Locks Child security locks are located on the passenger side rear door, the side sliding door or the front portion of the 60/40 side swing-out door.
  • Page 67 Move the button up to engage the security feature. Move the button down to return the door locks to normal operation. Side Sliding Door Keyless Entry System If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
  • Page 68 Operation To unlock the driver’s door, press the UNLOCK button. If you press this button again within five seconds, all the doors will unlock. Press the REAR button twice to unlock the rear door only. When the UNLOCK or REAR button is pressed, the interior dome lamps are turned on for 40 seconds or until the ignition switch is activated.
  • Page 69 Use one PanasonicB type CR2032 battery: 1. Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the dime. 2. Remove and replace the battery, positive side down. 3.
  • Page 70 Your Doors and How They Work Front Doors To open the door from the outside, pull the handle and pull the door open. To open the door from the inside, pull the lever toward you and push the door open. 60140 Swing-Out Side Door To open the “60”...
  • Page 71 To open the “40” (rear) portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear door and pull it toward you. To close the side doors, close the “40” (rear) door first. Then close the “60” (front) door. Check both doors are completely closed.
  • Page 72 Sliding Side Door (Option) To open the sliding side door from outside, pull the handle toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open. To close the sliding side door from outside, use the outside door handle slide the door toward the front of the vehicle.
  • Page 73 To open the sliding door from inside, rotate the handle upward and toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open. 2-12 To close the sliding door from inside, grasp the inside handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position.
  • Page 74 Rear Doors To open the rear doors from the outside, open the passenger side rear door first. Pull the handle toward you to open the door. To open the driver side rear door, pull the latch release lever at the inside edge of the door. 2-13...
  • Page 75 Both rear doors can be opened past 90 degrees by opening the doors past the first detent (90 degrees open), then opening fully. To close the rear doors, close the driver side rear door first. Then, close the passenger side rear door. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed.
  • Page 76 Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves don’t do it.
  • Page 77 New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 kmh) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t drive at any one speed for the first 500 miles (805 km).
  • Page 78 LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel.
  • Page 79 NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START.
  • Page 80 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°F 18 "C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
  • Page 81 Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, it now features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of the PARK (P) position.
  • Page 82 Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. With the ignition in the RUN position, you must fully apply your regular brakes before PARK (P). (P), If you cannot shift out of PARK the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you continue pressing the brake pedal.
  • Page 83 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: than (56 km/h), Going less about accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 kmh) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
  • Page 84 Locking Rear Axle If you have this feature, your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has other does, the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
  • Page 85 the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.
  • Page 86 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. Pull the lever toward you. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
  • Page 87 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 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 88 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic Transmission” in the Index. (P), If you cannot shift out of PARK the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up...
  • Page 89 Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or sm.el1. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
  • Page 90 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
  • Page 91 The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to the Push the rear of the switch with the power window symbol on it to lower the window. Push the front of the switch with the power window symbol on it to raise the window.
  • Page 92 Rear Swing-Out Window To close the window, pull the latch toward you and push down on the latch to lock it. Your rear swing-out windows same way, but the latch is at work the bottom edge of the window. It can be dangerous to drive with the rear swing-out windows or rear door@) open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
  • Page 93 Horn Press one of the horn buttons at each side of the steering wheel to sound the horn. If your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, press anywhere on the module to sound the horn. If your vehicle is not equipped with an air bag, press on the cap in the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn.
  • Page 94 Tbrn SignaVMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Changer Headlamp High/Low beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option) Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
  • Page 95 As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers may not your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident.
  • Page 96 For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band to the LOW position. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to HIGH. To stop the wipers, move the band to OFF. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them.
  • Page 97 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 mph (40km/h).
  • Page 98 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second.
  • Page 99 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. If the steepness of the hill causes the vehicle speed to drop more than 15 mph (9.4 k m h ) below the set speed, your cruise control will automatically disengage.
  • Page 100 When the wheel is turned to full brilliance, and then into the first detent position, the radio display and PRNDL display will go to the day mode (full intensity). This is known as “parade” mode. The rest of the I/P illumination will stay in the maximum dimming state (full brilliance dimming).
  • Page 101 Headlamps On Reminder A tone will sound when your headlamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY. If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition switch is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY, the tone can be turned off by turning the thumb wheel next to the parking lamp/headlamp switch all the way down.
  • Page 102 You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located below the headlamp knob, to set the dome lamps to automatically come on when the doors are open, or to remain off. To turn the lamps off, push the button once. With the button in this position, the dome lamps will remain off when the doors are open.
  • Page 103 Underhood Reel Lamp (Option) If you have an underhood reel lamp, it is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. The lamp can be switched on without unreeling the cord. Also, you can use it as a flashlight. 2-42 To use the lamp as a flashlight, pull down on the lever located under the lamp, unlocking the lamp and pull the...
  • Page 104 Mirrors Inside Mirror Push or pull the tab under the mirror to red1 Jce glare from headlamps behind you after dark. Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle, and have a clear view of objects behind you.
  • Page 105 Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex so you mirror’s surface is curved can see more from the driver’s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
  • Page 106 Storage compartments may also be included on the inside each front door. Cigarette LightedAshtrays The front ashtray is located in the instrument panel extension, at the center of the instrument panel. Lift up on the ashtray door to open it. NOTICE: If you store paper and other things that burn in your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by...
  • Page 107 NOTICE: Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating can make it overload, damaging the lighter and the heating element. Just push the lighter all the way in and let go. When it’s done, it will pop back by itself. To remove the front ashtray, pull up on the tab with a key or screwdriver inserted in the tab, and lift the ashtray out.
  • Page 108 Instrument Panel Lamp Controls Air Vents Instrument Cluster Comfort Controls System Audio System Auxiliary Power Outlet Cupholder Ashtray Cigarette Lighter Convenience Tray Horn/Air Bag Turn SignalMultifunction Lever...
  • Page 109 Instrument Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
  • Page 110 Speedometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed.
  • Page 111 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
  • Page 112 Air Bag Readiness Light 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 tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
  • Page 113 Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’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. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem.
  • Page 114 CAUTIOd: 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 pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.
  • Page 115 If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes.
  • Page 116 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 117 If the Light Is On Steady may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out.
  • Page 118 Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
  • Page 119 Check Gages Light The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. CHECK GAGES the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones. Fuel Gage The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you...
  • Page 120 Listed are four situations you may experience with your fuel gage: At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the FULL (F). gage reads It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank.
  • Page 121 Voltmeter When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. VOLTS When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warnir,g zones indicate the normal operating range.
  • Page 122 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Your vehicle’s center high-mounted stoplamp is located above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle. If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, as in a luggage carrier, care should be taken not to block or damage the center high-mounted stoplamp unit.
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  • Page 126 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 Heater Controls Heater/Air Conditioning Controls Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning)
  • Page 127: Comfort Controls

    Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Your comfort control system uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. systems, With these you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your van. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.
  • Page 128: Heater/Air Conditioning Controls

    Mode Knob The right knob changes the heater setting. VENT This setting directs air through the instrument panel vents. ’# BI-LEVEL: Use this setting to divide airflow between the heater floor vents and instrument panel vents. HEAT This setting directs air through the heater floor vents.
  • Page 129 Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed positions. To increase airflow, move the knob toward HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO. Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle.
  • Page 130: Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning)

    Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning) you have a rear heater (without rear air conditioning), the control switch is located on the instrument panel. To increase and decrease the flow of heated air to the rear floor vents, move the switch marked REAR HEAT to the blower speed you want.
  • Page 131 For warmer air, turn the knob clockwise toward the red side, and for cooler air, turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue side. To regulate the airflow location, adjust the center knob on the control panel. Turn the knob counterclockwise for floor vent airflow or clockwise for headliner vent airflow.
  • Page 132: Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning Before using your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work at its best.
  • Page 133: Audio Systems

    Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. Your vehicle has air vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel. You can move the vents from side to side or up and down to direct the flow of air, or close the vents altogether.
  • Page 134: Am-Fm Stereo

    AM-FM Stereo Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing the recall knob.
  • Page 135 PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let to your return favorite stations. 14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM select the band. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) 5.
  • Page 136: Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)

    AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this knob.
  • Page 137 In addition to the four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) 3.
  • Page 138: Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape And Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)

    RECALL: Press this knob to switch tape sides. E JECE Press this button to remove the tape or stop the tape and play the radio. If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the radio, it may become warm.
  • Page 139 RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button. When the radio is playing, press this button to recall the station frequency. SCV Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise you drive.
  • Page 140 P.SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the AM, FMl or FM2 mode and then press P.SCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all the pushbuttons.
  • Page 141 Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the control clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to adjust sound to the left speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position.
  • Page 142 REV (4): Press this button to rapidly reverse the tape to the beginning of the cassette or until you press REV again. The radio will play the last selected station while reversing the tape. The tape direction arrow will blink during the reverse operation.
  • Page 143: Am-Fm Stereo With Compact Disc Player

    AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn this knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously.
  • Page 144 SCAN: Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display. SCAN allows you to listen to stations for a few seconds. The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press the button again. The sound will mute while scanning.
  • Page 145 AUTO TONE: Press this button to select among the six preset equalization settings and tailor the sound to the music or voice being heard. Each time you press the button, the selection will switch to one of the preset settings of CLASSIC, NEWS, ROCK, POP, C/W (Country/Western) or JAZZ.
  • Page 146 PREV (1): Press PREV or the SEEK left arrow to search for the previous selection. If you hold this button or press it more than once, the disc will advance further. Sound is muted in this mode. RDM (2): Press this button to play the tracks on the disc in random order.
  • Page 147 Playing a Compact Disc the Single Remote Disc Player (If Equipped) If you have this option, you can play one compact disc (CD) at time. load a CD into the player, hold the disc with the label side up and insert it carefully into the player (approximately halfway).
  • Page 148: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    NEXT (3): Press this button to advance to the next track on the disc. (4): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track. As the CD reverses, elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage. FWD (6): Press and hold this button within a track.
  • Page 149 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow, explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 sec.onds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
  • Page 150: Understanding Radio Reception

    If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again. When you try again, you will only have three chances to enter the correct code before INOP appears.
  • Page 151: Tips About Your Audio System

    Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost unaerectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher seems volumes of sound. Sound that and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it.
  • Page 152: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
  • Page 153: Power Antenna Mast Care (If Equipped)

    Power Antenna Mast Care (If Equipped) Your power anteilfia will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. To clean the antenna mast: Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent.
  • Page 154 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 Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering 4-11...
  • Page 155: Defensive Driving

    Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: 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 unexpected.”...
  • Page 156: Drunken Driving

    Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision...
  • Page 157 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. consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
  • Page 158 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there‘s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.
  • Page 159: Control Of A Vehicle

    Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
  • Page 160 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
  • Page 161 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. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the...
  • Page 162: Steering

    Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
  • Page 163 The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve.
  • Page 164: Off-Road Recovery

    An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
  • Page 165: Passing

    Passing The driver a vehicle about to pass another two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
  • Page 166: Loss Of Control

    Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
  • Page 167: Driving At Night

    If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the to go. you start vehicle steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road.
  • Page 168 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 169: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads - - - - - A Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
  • Page 170 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. Wet brakes can cause accidents.
  • Page 171 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
  • Page 172: 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 173: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 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.
  • Page 174: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.
  • Page 175: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway Hypnosis there actually such condition 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 176 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission.
  • Page 177: Winter Driving

    Winter Dri-ving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles.
  • Page 178 Whatever the condition smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.
  • Page 179 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
  • Page 180: Loading Your Vehicle

    Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When run the engine, make it little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery (or batteries) charged. You will need a well-charged battery (or batteries) to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps.
  • Page 181 The Certificatioflire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
  • Page 182: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer CAUTION: you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured.
  • Page 183 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving.
  • Page 184 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle trailer are all important. And, it can also depend special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
  • Page 185 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L l H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important...
  • Page 186 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see “Tire Loading” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
  • Page 187 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
  • Page 188 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
  • Page 189 Making ’hrns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.
  • Page 190 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, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into...
  • Page 191 Trailer Wiring Harness The light-duty trailer wiring harness is a six-wire harness assembly. The optional heavy-duty trailer wiring package is an eight-wire harness assembly. The harness is stored under the vehicle, along the driver’s side rear corner of the frame rail. The heavy-duty trailer wiring harness has a 30-amp feed wire.
  • Page 192 NOTES...
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  • Page 194 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5- 12 Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine) occur on the road. Cooling System 5-22 Engine Fan Noise 5-22...
  • Page 195 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 lamps will flash on and off. Push the button at the top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signals flasb cm and off.
  • Page 196 Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can use them to warn others. Set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
  • Page 197 If your vehicle has more than one battery, use the battery that is under the hood of the vehicle - this will reduce the electrical resistance. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
  • Page 198 Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the batteries have enough water. You don’t need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery (or batteries) installed in every new GM vehicle.
  • Page 199 6. Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Or use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. 7. Don't let the other end touch metal.
  • Page 200 9. Make your last connection away from the battery, to the engine block, frame or other unpainted metal parts of your vehicle. A ground location has been provided through a stud attached 10. Please remove the cap before using. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while.
  • Page 201 A. Engine Block, Frame, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Body Surface B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery Towing Your Vehicle Try to have your GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. They can provide the right equipment and know-how to tow it without damage. See “Roadside Assistance’’...
  • Page 202 ’ CAUTIO--: To help avoid injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck.
  • Page 203 Front Towing A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels when towing from the front. 35 mph (56knz/h), 50 miles (80 km) Limits NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the front bumper system will be damaged. Use wheel lift or car-carrier equipment.
  • Page 204 Rear Towing NOTICE: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with loads approaching the rated GVW as the weight transfer will cause the front suspension to become overloaded. NOTICE: Do not tow with the sling-type equipment or the rear bumper will be damaged. Use wheel lift or car-carrier equipment.
  • Page 205 Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine) You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. If you have a diesel engine, you will also find a low coolant light on your instrument panel. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Overheating’’...
  • Page 206 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. Stop after high-speed driving.
  • Page 207 Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: Radiator pressure cap B. Coolant recovery tank C. Engine fan(s) If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank don’t do anything else until it cools down. 5-14 The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark.
  • Page 208 If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
  • Page 209 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of dean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant”...
  • Page 210 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle.
  • Page 211 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the pressure even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
  • Page 212 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 213 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ COLD mark. coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.
  • Page 214 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
  • Page 215 Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
  • Page 216 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. CAUl ION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
  • Page 217 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire. NOTICE: Never remove or restore a tire frondto a stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack.
  • Page 218 If you have a vehicle which was completed from a cab and chassis, refer to the information from the body supplierhstaller. The spare tire is a full size tire, like the other tires on your vehicle. For cargo vans, and all passenger vans except those with the 15 passenger seating arrangement, the...
  • Page 219 ratchet has a DOWN side and an UP side. Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you, to the extension. The extension has a socket end and a flat chisel end. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper.
  • Page 220 NOTICE: To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive vehicle before the cable is restored. Jacking Tool Storage Socket B. Jack Handle C. Ratchet D. Jacking Tool Storage Box E. Jack Handle Extension...
  • Page 221 Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), jack handle extension (B), jack handle (C), socket (D) and the ratchet (E). 1. You will need to take off the wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts.
  • Page 222 3. Remove the center cap. 2. Loosen the plastic nut caps.
  • Page 223 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 . With the DOWN side facing you, use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. The jack has a bolt on the end. Attach the socket end of the extension to thejack bolt.
  • Page 224 Rear Position 4. Position jack under the vehicle as shown. Front Position 3. Rotate the ratchet clockwise. That will raise the jack lift head a little. 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.
  • Page 225 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle. 5.
  • Page 226 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts 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 227 10. Tighten the nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. (f3, Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise. CA "TION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
  • Page 228 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
  • Page 229 3. Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle keep the 4. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, to cable tight. the extension. 5-36...
  • Page 230 5. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Turn the ratchet clockwise until the tire is against the underside of the vehicle. You will hear two “clicks” when the tire is up all the way.
  • Page 231 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”...
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  • Page 234 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 235 Service Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best and wants to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll...
  • Page 236 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your GM dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
  • Page 237 Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used, spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected.
  • Page 238 Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines) If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 239 While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). 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.
  • Page 240 When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged.
  • Page 241 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge. The underhood lamp will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed.
  • Page 242 When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items: Battery B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill E. Transmission Dipstick E Air Cleaner G. Power Steering Reservoir H. Brake Master Cylinder I. Windshield Washer Fluid...
  • Page 243 If your vehicle has a 7.4 liter engine and air conditioning, your vehicle will have a auxiliary engine fan in addition to the belt driven fan. CAUTION: If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary engine fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
  • Page 244 Noise Control System The following information relates to compliance with Federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 lbs. (4 536 kg). The Maintenance Schedule provides information on maintaining the noise control system to minimize degradation of the noise emission control system during the life of your vehicle.
  • Page 245 Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below. Insulation: Removal of the noise shields or underhood insulation. Engine: Removal or rendering engine speed governor (if so as to equipped) inoperative allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer specifications. Fan and Drive: Removal fan clutch (if equipped) or rendering...
  • Page 246 Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil.
  • Page 247 The engine oil filler cap is located between the air cleaner and engine oil dipstick. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst”...
  • Page 248 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. WEATHER SAL 1OW-30 SAE SW-30 PREFERRED - . - / COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED shown in the chart, vehicle.
  • Page 249 Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your GM dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short tripkity maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
  • Page 250 Air Cleaner (Gasoline Engines) To remove the air cleaner filter: 1. Loosen screw bolt to air induct hose. 2. Remove the three bolts holding the air cleaner housing in place. 3. Remove the full air housing. 4. Unsnap the three clips. Then tilt the top cover up and back to expose the filter element.
  • Page 251 Operating the engine with the air cleaner 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 off.
  • Page 252 How to Check can be a Because this operation little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your GM 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. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission.
  • Page 253 Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever (P). in PARK With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range.
  • Page 254 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way;...
  • Page 255 Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
  • Page 256 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner 30,000 miles 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 257 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 258 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. CAUTION: Thrning 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.
  • Page 259 Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine cooling system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat is recommended. Power Steering Fluid 6-26 When to Check Power Steering Fluid...
  • Page 260 Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
  • Page 261 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
  • Page 262 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at windows on the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levels should be above MIN. If they aren't, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top of each window.
  • Page 263 NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced.
  • Page 264 Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does mean something is wrong with your brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications.
  • Page 265 Battery Every new vehicle 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. Get one that the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. Vehicle Storage If’...
  • Page 266 Headlamps You have either a sealed beam headlamp system or a composite system. Sealed Beam Headlamps 1. Remove the four screws from the headlamp retainer. Pull the retainer out and set it aside. 2. Unplug the lamp assembly from the connector. 3.
  • Page 267 Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. Locate the rear side of each of the headlamps. 3. Without removing the headlamp assembly itself, remove the bulb assembly from the back of the headlamp on the driver’s side by turning the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn.
  • Page 268 Front ParkinglTurn Signal Lamps To replace the front parkinghurn signal lamps: 2. Remove the lamp from the grille. 1. Remove the outer screws from the parking/turn signal lamp lens assembly. (There are either two or four screws, depending on your vehicle’s trim level.)
  • Page 269 Sidemarker Lamps 3. Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the lens and replace the bulb. 1. Remove the screw from the top of the lens. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to replace the bulb. Turn the socket clockwise to replace it in the lens assembly.
  • Page 270 Taillamps 1. Open the rear door. 2. Un-clip the bottom of the lamp from the grille. 3. Remove the bulb by twisting it out of the socket. Turn the bulb to remove it. Install the new bulb. 2. Push the socket protector until you can see 4.
  • Page 271 3. Remove the nuts with a deep socket wrench. 4. Remove the hidden upper nuts. 6-38...
  • Page 272 Lift the lamp as rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle. 6. Turn the sockets counterclockwise to remove.
  • Page 273 7. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it. Install the new bulb. 8. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the Index for the proper type of replacement blade. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
  • Page 274 Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly.
  • Page 275 Inflation Tire Pressure The CertificatiodTire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 lun).
  • Page 276 Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
  • Page 277 After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificatioflire label. Make certain that wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time.
  • Page 278 Dual Tire Operation When the vehicle is new, or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced, check the wheel nut torque after 100, 1,000 and 6,000 miles 160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) of driving. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque’’...
  • Page 279 Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
  • Page 280 Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
  • Page 281 Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured.
  • Page 282 Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the tires of the rear axle. Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
  • Page 283 Don’t these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your GM dealer has two cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner.
  • Page 284 Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. If you need to use a solvent: 1. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper.
  • Page 285 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to I cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. 4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Combination Stains Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:...
  • Page 286 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts cle: 1 dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
  • Page 287 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth gloss of color, retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewam or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
  • Page 288 Exterior painted surfaces are subject and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster.
  • Page 289 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets.
  • Page 290 Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER 1052929 16 oz. (0.473 L) 8 oz. (0.237 L) 1052930 12345002”” 16 oz. (0.473 L) 12345725 12 oz. (0.354 L) 12377964 16 oz. (0.473 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) 12377966 See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. See “Fluids and Lubricants”...
  • Page 291 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) I II 11111.11 1 . 1 1 111 111111 I I . 1111111I 111111111111 111111111 SAMPLE4UXVM072675 E N G l N E A 9 7 CODE MODEL YEAR This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side.
  • Page 292 Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working they should.
  • Page 293 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on the driver's side of the instrument panel above the hood release lever. You can remove the cover by turning the fastener counterclockwise. You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse extractor is mounted to the fuse block access door.
  • Page 294 POSITION NAME STOP HTD MIR CTSY GAUGES HAZARD CRUISE PWR AUX Crank PARK LPS AIR BAGS WIPER HTR-A/C CIG LTR ILLUM TURN B/U CIRCUITS PROTECTED Stop/CHMSL, Stoplamps Electric Heated Mirrors Courtesy Lamps, Dorne/RDG Lamps, Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors IP Cluster, DRL Relay, DRL Module, HDLP Switch, Keyless Entry Illumination, Low Coolant Module, CHIME Module, DRAB Module Hazard Lamps/CHIME Module Cruise Control...
  • Page 295 POSITION NAME RADIO- 1 BRAKE RADIO-B TRANS STRGEECURITY RR DEFOG Not Used RR HVAC PWR ACCY PWR WDO Do not use fuses of higher amperage than those recommended above. Fuse amperage levels are also imprinted on the fuse panel under the dash. CIRCUITS PROTECTED Radio (Ign, Accy) 4WAL PCM, ABS, Cruise Control...
  • Page 296 Engine Compartment Fuse Relay Center The fuse block is on the driver’s side of the engine compartment at the rear. [ T ) Name Circuits Protected B L O W R Blower Motor Electronic Brake Control Module Name Circuits Protected IGN-B Ignition Switch IGN-A...
  • Page 297 Circuits Protected Name RH-HIBM Right-hand High-beam Headlamp (Export Only) ECM-I Ignition Coil, Crankshaft Position Sensor, VCM, Fuel Injectors, Coil Driver HORN Horn Relay, Underhood Lamp( s) LH-HDLP Left-hand Headlamp (Export Only) Left-hand High-beam Headlamp LH-HIBM (Export Only) FUEL SOL PCM, Fuel Solenoid Driver, Engine Shutoff Solenoid IGN-E Air Conditioning Clutch Relay...
  • Page 298 Engine Identification Gasoline Engines Engine “VORTEC”5000 “VORTEC”4300 Type VIN Code Fuel System CSFI~ Central Sequential Fuel Injection 2Sequential Fuel Injection Wheel Nut Torque MODEL TORQUE 140 ft-lb Cooling System Capacity ENGINE “VORTEC”4300 “VORTEC”5000 “VORTEC”5700 “VORTEC”7400 After refill, the level MUST be checked as outlined under “Engine Cooling System” in Section 5. *All quantities are approximate.
  • Page 299 Crankcase Capacity ENGINE Quantity Filter “VORTEC”4300 5 Quarts (4.8 L) “VORTEC”5000 “VORTEC”5700 5 Quarts (4.8 7 Quarts (6.5 L) “VORTEC”7400 All quantities are approximate. After refill, the level MUST be checked as outlined under “Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations” in Section 5.
  • Page 300 Normal Replacement Parts “VORTEC”4300 Engine Oil Filter PF52 Air Cleaner Filter* A9 17C PCV Valve CV789C Spark Plugs 41-932 Fuel Filter GF48 1 Radiator Cap RC36 *Replace with AC Ai r Filter, Part No. A917C and fi Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity NOTICE: R-134A refrigerant is not compatible with R-12 refrigerant in an air conditioning system.
  • Page 301 Lamp and Bulb Data LAMP OR BULB HEADLAMPS 2 Headlamp System (Sealed Beam System) Low/High Beam 4 Headlamp System (Composite Headlamp System) Low/High Beam High Beam LAMP OR BULB EXTERIOR Front Sidemarker Lamp Front Park and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp Back-up Lamp Back-up Lamp...
  • Page 302 LAMP OR BULB INTERIOR Dome Lamps Reading Lamps IP Courtesy Lamp Stepwell Lamp Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Ashtray Lamp Sunshade Vanity Mirror LAMP OR BULB INSTRUMENT PANEL Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Charging System Indicator Lamp Instrument Cluster Illumination Headlamp Beam Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Brake Warning Indicator SIR (Air Bag)
  • Page 303 $In NOTES 6-70...
  • Page 304 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 P a r t A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Long TripMighway Definition Long Trip/Highway Intervals 7-45...
  • Page 305: Introduction

    IMPORTANT- KEEP ENGINE AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Protection Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your GM dealer for details. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the...
  • Page 306 How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
  • Page 307: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

    Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance ‘Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
  • Page 308: Short Trip/City Definition

    Maintenance Schedule Short TripKity Definition Gasoline Engines Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic).
  • Page 309 Maintenance Schedule Short TripKity Intervals Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
  • Page 310 Maintenance Schedule Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection (GVWR above 8,500 lbs.
  • Page 311 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
  • Page 312 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 313 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check axle fluid level and add fluid as **.) needed.
  • Page 314 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule l5,OOO Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
  • Page 315 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as **.) needed.
  • Page 316 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 317 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 318 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as **.) needed.
  • Page 319 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 39,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 320 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Gasoline Engines 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 321 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as **.) needed.
  • Page 322 Short Tkip/City Maintenance Schedule hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. IJ'you do not use your vehicle under any cfthese conditions, the fluid anclfilter do not require changing. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE Gasoline Engines...
  • Page 323 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service, Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 324 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 325 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. (See footnote?.) An Emission Control Sewice. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
  • Page 326 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 327 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as **.) needed.
  • Page 328 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
  • Page 329 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 330 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as - ~- **.) needed.
  • Page 331 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 332 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 333 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission. Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 334 Short ’IYipKity Maintenance Schedule In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. IJ’yo~1 do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions, the.fluid and.filter do not require changing. Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation ( P c v ) valve.
  • Page 335 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
  • Page 336 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 337 MiZes (25 000 km) (Continued) 15,000 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This Control Service. Applicvrble orz1~ to vehicles the Urzited Stutes. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
  • Page 338 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Ernission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 339 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 340 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Vehicles With GVWR Above Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’...
  • Page 341 Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 342 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. (See footnote"f) An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 343 2 Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 344 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule Vehicles With GVWR Above Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
  • Page 345 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as **.) needed.
  • Page 346 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 347 Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, thefluid andfilter do not require changing.
  • Page 348: Part B: Owner Checks And Services

    Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services 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 P a r t...
  • Page 349 At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check sure- Make the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
  • Page 350 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
  • Page 351 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
  • Page 352: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

    Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below 3Elnspections and services which should be performed at least twice year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
  • Page 353 Rear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it if needed. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system.
  • Page 354: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine oil with the American (Gasoline Petroleum Institute Certified For Engine) Gasoline Engines “Starburst”...
  • Page 355 FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE Wheel bearing lubricant meeting Front Wheel requirements of NLGI Bearings Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 105 1344 or equivalent). Differential, Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 Rear Axle GL-5 Gear Lubricant. GM Optikleen’ Washer Solvent Windshield Washer Solvent (GM Part No.
  • Page 356: Part E: Maintenance Record

    Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
  • Page 357 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED MAINTENANCE PERFORMED . - -...
  • Page 358 Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED BY DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING...
  • Page 359 Maintenance Record...
  • Page 360 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 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone...
  • Page 361: Customer Satisfaction Procedure

    Customer Satisfaction Procedure Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management.
  • Page 362 If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222- 1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
  • Page 363: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone

    To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV. (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) its Customer...
  • Page 364: Chevroletigeo Roadside Assistance Program

    To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1997 Chevrolet/Geo, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872).
  • Page 365 Customers operating 1997 and newer ChevroletlGeo vehicles for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 0o0 whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Care services must be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer Service Management. Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 366: Canadian Roadside Assistance

    For complete program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services.
  • Page 367: Courtesy Transportation 8-1

    Chevrolet/Geo dealer. Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Chevrolet will reimburse up to $30/day for documented transportation you receive.
  • Page 368 Plan (CAMVAP). General 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 a situation...
  • Page 369: Warranty Information

    Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222- 1020. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.
  • Page 370: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Please call us at 1-800-222- 1020 or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, Michigan 48007-7047 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
  • Page 371 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATI The following publications covering the operation and servicing 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.)
  • Page 372 ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders 1-800-782-4356 (Monday-Friday PM EST) 8:OO 6:OO FAX Orders Onlv 1-31 3-865-5927 - ; : : .i : NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the ; ; . name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent.
  • Page 374 Section 9 Index ......Adjustable Mast Antenna ........AirBag .
  • Page 375 Brake Adjustment Fluid Master Cylinder Parking Pedal Travel Replacing System Parts System Warning Light Trailer Transmission Shift Interlock Check Wear Brakes. Anti-Lock Braking Braking in Emergencies Break-In. New Vehicle Brightness Control BTSICheck Bulb Replacement Canadian Roadside Assistance ..... . Capacities and Specifications Carbon Monoxide Cassette Deck Service...
  • Page 376 ......Climate Control. Standard Climate Control System ....... . Clock.
  • Page 377 ....Electrical Equipment. Adding ....... Electrical System Electronic Road Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines)
  • Page 378 H a l o g e n Bulbs ......Hazard Warning Flashers ....... . . Head Restraints .
  • Page 379 Lights Air Bag Readiness ... . Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Brake System Warning Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Interior Safety Belt Reminder Service Engine Soon ......Loading Your Vehicle .
  • Page 380 P a i n t Spotting. Chemical Park Automatic Transmission ....... . . Shifting Into Shifting Out of Parking...
  • Page 381 ....Right Front Passenger Position ......Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance.
  • Page 382 Shifting Automatic Transmission ....... . . Into Park (P) ........OutofPark Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement...
  • Page 383 TopStrap TorqueLock Torque. Wheel Nut Towing a Trailer ......Towing Your Vehicle Trailer .
  • Page 384 ......Windshield Washer ........Fluid .
  • Page 385 Service Station Checkpoints BATERY TI RES P6-32 P6-41 ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK P6-24 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6-8 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6-27 HOOD RELEASE FUEL DOOR P6-7 P6-5 For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the index in the back of the owner’s manual.

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