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  • Page 1 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 - - - U I HEVROLE'...
  • Page 2 This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
  • Page 3 We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Chevrolet, there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.
  • Page 4 Chevrolet world owners. You have selected vehicle designed, engineered and crafted by teamwork, a Louis Chevrolet, the other half at the wheel which entered production in I91 2. Six, ” That year 2999 vehicles were produced.
  • Page 5 The Chevrolet blend of value and performance has become an American tradition whether bred for the racetrack like the legendary Corvette and Camaro, or In 1932 Chevrolet introduced the Synchro-Mesh transmission and offered a host accessories including such niceties as a clock! created for the pleasure of the open road.
  • Page 6 Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Camaro, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8. The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public and was powered by an available fuel-injected V8. Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition of quality and value.
  • Page 7 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, 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 8 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and be costly.
  • Page 9 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 Seats and Seat Restraints Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Chevrolet and how to use your safety belts properly. learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Controls...

  • Page 11: Seats And Controls

    Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats adjust them and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to manual driver's seat while the vehicle is adjust moving.
  • Page 12 6-Way Power Seat (If Equipped) The power seat button is located on the lower, left side of the driver’s seat. This button allows you to move the seat up, down, forward and backward. the front of the seat up or down and the rear of the seat up or down.

  • Page 13: Reclining Front Seatbacks

    Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side the seat and move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever and the seat will upright position.
  • Page 14 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 15: Rear Seats

    Rear Seats Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped) To open the folding rear seat, open the trunk and pull one or both of the tethers located on the left side of the trunk. The leaf-hand tether will open the larger side of the seatback.
  • Page 16 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System or air bag system. Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear safety belt properly.

  • Page 17: Why Safety Belts Work

    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 belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
  • Page 18 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider Put someone on it. doesn’t stop.
  • Page 19 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... 1-10...

  • Page 20: Safety Belts

    .. . 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. Here Are Questions Many People Ask and the Answers About Safety Belts...

  • Page 21: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Chevrolet, see the part of this k m ) manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
  • Page 22 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
  • Page 23 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. 1-14 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.

  • Page 24: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

    Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. move it down, squeeze the release button and move the adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
  • Page 25 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. as much protection this way. 1-16 You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
  • Page 26 What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
  • Page 27 @’ What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all 1-18 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 28 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 is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to 1-19...
  • Page 29 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 way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
  • Page 30 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Your Chevrolet has two air bags driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: ‘...
  • Page 31 Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags, The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle.
  • Page 32 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags? The driver’s air 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. 1-23...
  • Page 33 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 of an inflating air bag must be kept clear, Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
  • Page 34 What makes an air bag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger.
  • Page 35 In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts system.
  • Page 36 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your...
  • Page 37 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
  • Page 38 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. the hips, touching the crash, applies just thighs.
  • Page 39 The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
  • Page 40 There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here’s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1.
  • Page 41 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 1-32 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section.
  • Page 42 To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed.
  • Page 43 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the ‘SMe way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 44 / 1 1 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 heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAr'"'3N: at only 25 mph (40 km/h),...
  • Page 45 Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions the restraint itself or in a both.
  • Page 46 If your child restraint has a top strap, anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Chevrolet dealer to put want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.
  • Page 47 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint.
  • Page 48 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the you push down on the child restraint. safety belt quickly if vou ever had to. 6.
  • Page 49 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You’ll be using the lap belt. See the earlier part about the top strap restraint has one. 1-40 if the child Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt.
  • Page 50 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. 7.
  • Page 51 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Pour vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates.
  • Page 52 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. positioned you would be able to unbuckle the If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 53 6. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. 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 54 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.
  • Page 55 1-46 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 56 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to 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 57 & NOTES 1-48...
  • Page 58 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information 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 59 Keys 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. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
  • Page 60 One key is used for the ignition and When a new Chevrolet is delivered, the dealer removes the key plug from the key, and gives it to the first owner. Each plug has a key code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys.

  • Page 61: Door Locks

    Door Locks CAWTION: 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 62 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. Your Chevrolet is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside.

  • Page 63: Keyless Entry System

    Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) If your Chevrolet has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.

  • Page 64: Entry System

    Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher and try again. If you’re still having trouble, see your Chevrolet dealer or a qualified technician for service. Changes...
  • Page 65 Matching Transmitter@) To Your Vehicle Each keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any with you remaining transmitters when you dealer.
  • Page 66 To replace the battery in the Keyless Entry System: 1. Use a small coin or flathead screwdriver to separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter. 2. Remove the battery and replace it with the new one. Make sure the positive side of the battery faces down.
  • Page 67 Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cvlinder. It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO.
  • Page 68 Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Chevrolet has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
  • Page 69 If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected and the system may need service. See your dealer for service. In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program at 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872).

  • Page 70: New Vehicle "Break-In

    New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed slow for the first 500 miles Don’t make full-throttle starts.
  • Page 71 To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. 2-14 NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
  • Page 72 2. If it doesn’t start right away, and if the weather is very cold (below -20” F or -29” C), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START. Do this until the engine starts.
  • Page 73 Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warrn. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
  • Page 74 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 3100 Engine 2.4L Engine 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 75: Automatic Transaxle Operation

    Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Chevrolet dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
  • Page 76 “Towing the Index. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK starting the engine. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from is in ON. If you cannot shift out of...
  • Page 77 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing”...
  • Page 78 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel (D). economy than DRIVE Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D): When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears.

  • Page 79: Second-Gear Start

    Second-Gear Start Your vehicle is equipped with a second-gear start feature. Place the shift lever in SECOND (2) gear to provide more traction when you are starting on other slippery surfaces. The transaxle will be in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to move. After starting in SECOND (2) gear, place the shift lever in THIRD (3) or DRIVE (D).
  • Page 80 Shifting Into PARK (P) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. I f you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
  • Page 81 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 with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
  • Page 82 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the ON position. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index.
  • Page 83 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
  • Page 84 can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK 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 85 Auto-Down Switch The driver’s window switch has an auto-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Push the switch back partway, and the driver’s window will open a small amount. If the switch is pushed all the way back, the window will go all the way down. To stop the window while it is lowering, move the switch forward.
  • Page 86 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever _ 1 _ ..The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp HigWLow-Beam Changer Park Lamps and Headlamps Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and downward (for left) positions.
  • Page 87 A warning chime signal will come on if you have more than 3/4 mile (1 your turn signal on As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
  • Page 88 For a single wiper cycle, push the stalk down to MIST, then release it. For more cycles, hold the stalk down longer. For steady wiping at low speed, move the stalk LO position. For high-speed wiping, move the stalk up further, to HI.
  • Page 89 Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, push in the button at the end of the stalk until the washers begin. 2-32 CAUTICY: In freezing weather, don't use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
  • Page 90 Cruise Control (If Equipped) With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 or more without keeping your foot on km/h) the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brake, the cruise control shuts off.
  • Page 91 Setting Cruise Control UTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch o f f until you want to use it.
  • Page 92 Increasing Speed. While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the SETDECEL button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
  • Page 93 Lamps Rotate the turn signal lever end cap up one position to turn on: Parking Lamps Side Marker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2-36 Rotate the turn signal lever end cap up two positions to turn on: Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps...
  • Page 94 Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Light Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
  • Page 95 Fog Lamps (If Equipped) The button for your fog lamps is on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel, beside the instrument panel intensity control. When using fog lamps, the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on.
  • Page 96 Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your Battery Saver Your Chevrolet is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell or glove box) is left on when the ignition is turned off, the battery saver system will automatically shut the lamp off after 20 minutes.
  • Page 97 Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror This mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a position that allows you see out the back window. height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield.
  • Page 98 Power Remote Control Mirror (If Equipped) This switch is located on the armrest of the driver’s door. Move this switch to the left or right depending on which mirror you need to adjust (center position.) Then adjust the direction of the mirror using the paddle marked with arrows just below the selector switch.
  • Page 99 Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, pull the glove box handle up. Center Console Storage Area The center console has two separate storage areas. upper compartment, which is also the armrest, can be used to store maps, gloves, etc.
  • Page 100 Instrument Panel Cupholder The instrument panel cupholder is located to the left of the steering wheel. To use it, pull it out until the rubber insert is revealed. The insert is removable for easy cleaning. To clean it, use spray window cleaner. Center Console Cupholder The console provides space for holding a cup or soft drink container.
  • Page 101 Convenience Net (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads.
  • Page 102 Sunvisors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them to the side. Visor Vanity Mirror Lift the cover to expose the vanity mirror. Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped) This mirror is located on the passenger’s side visor. When you lift the cover, the light will turn on.
  • Page 103 Accessory Power Outlet The accessory is located to the right of the ashtray. Just lift up the door to reveal the outlet. You can use it to plug in additional electrical accessories. Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical accessory you install.
  • Page 104 Sunroof (If Equipped) Open the sunshade by hand when using the vent position. partially open, or use the vent position of the sunroof, push the switch back and release it. To fully open the sunroof, push the switch back again and release. This is the express open mode of the sunroof.
  • Page 105 Instrument Panel 2-48...
  • Page 106 Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The main components of your instrument panel are: A.
  • Page 107 Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with this cluster or one very similar. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read them. HOLD TO RESET 2-50...
  • Page 108 Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your Chevrolet has a tamper resistant odometer. digital odometer will read 999,999 if someone tries to turn it back.
  • Page 109 Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not run your engine at speeds in the red area, or engine damage may occur. 2-52 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.
  • Page 110 Gages can indicate when there may be or with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it.
  • Page 111 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. 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 112 Brake System Warning Light Your Chevrolet’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem.
  • Page 113 Then start the engine again to reset the system. the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Chevrolet needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t...
  • Page 114 “Engine Overheating” in the Index before opening the hood. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Chevrolet is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.
  • Page 115 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 116 If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
  • Page 117 Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on and you will hear a chime when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil.
  • Page 118 Check Oil Light (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with a 3 100 engine, then you will have a CHECK OIL light in your instrument CHECK panel cluster. If the light stays on after starting your vehicle, on and chimes, your engine oil level should be checked. Prior to checking the oil level, be sure your vehicle has been shut off for several minutes and is on a level surface.
  • Page 119 Cruise Light (If Equipped) The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. CRUISE 2-62 Low Washer Light The LOW WASH FLUID light will come briefly when you turn the ignition. WASH It will also stay on or come on and chime if the fluid reservoir is less than one-third full.
  • Page 120 Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON It will stay on or come on and chime if problem on the vehicle, such as a DRL malfunction. If this happens, see your dealer service department as soon as possible.
  • Page 121 Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), the light will come hear a chime. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon.
  • Page 122 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 Chevrolet. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Climate Controls...

  • Page 123: Climate Controls

    Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. The climate control system with air conditioning uses ozone-friendly With these systems, you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.
  • Page 124 Temperature Knob The center knob regulates the temperature of the air coming through the system. Mode Knob The right control knob changes the functions of the system. /J VENT In this position the airflow comes through the instrument panel outlets. Set the center control knob to the temperature desired.

  • Page 125: Heating

    Air Conditioning The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape.

  • Page 126: Rear Window Defogger

    Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger vents. The side window defogger vents are located on the outside of the side instrument panel vents. For additional side window defogging, rotate the mode control to VENT, rotate the fan control to the highest speed, press and aim the side vents on the instrument panel to the windows.
  • Page 127 Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside through your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system. Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when air will also enter the vehicle when fan is running.

  • Page 128: Setting The Clock

    Audio Systems Your Delco' audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
  • Page 129 Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between and F M . The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there.
  • Page 130 Setting the Tone BASS: Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Slide the lever' up dr down to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers.
  • Page 131 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 as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Move the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV.
  • Page 132 P.SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds. The radio will scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons, except those stations weak reception. The AUTO TONE setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen.
  • Page 133 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. If a tape is inserted when the ignition is on but the radio is off, the tape will begin playing.

  • Page 134: Cd Adapter Kits

    (5): Press this button to reduce background noise. Note that the double-D symbol will appear on the display. Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the doub1e-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. FWD (6): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape.
  • Page 135 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 the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously.
  • Page 136 SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds, and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for few seconds, then go on to the next station.
  • Page 137 AUTO TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for classical, news, rock, pop, country/western and jazz stations. C/W will appear on the display when you first press AUTO TONE. Each time you press it, another setting will appear on the display.
  • Page 138 ( 2 ) : Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RANDOM will show on the display. Press RDM again to turn off random play. RDM is reset to off when the disc is ejected. NEXT (3): Press this button or the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track.
  • Page 139 Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) Playing a Cassette Tape With this option, the remote single cassette player is mounted to the bottom of the instrument panel. Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player.

  • Page 140: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    PRO& Press this button on the remote cassette player to go from one side of the tape to the other. CDPLAY: After a cassette tape and a CD have been inserted, press the CDRLAY button to switch between the CD player and the cassette tape player. Both features cannot be played at the same time.
  • Page 141 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 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over Write down any three or four-digit number from...
  • Page 142 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code.

  • Page 143: Understanding Radio Reception

    Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 buildings or hills can interfere with the sound to come and go. The range for most AM stations is greater than for especially at night.

  • Page 144: 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 145: Care Of Your Compact Discs

    Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
  • Page 146 NOTES 3-25...
  • Page 147 NOTES 3-26...
  • Page 148 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 Driving Drunk Having Control of Your Vehicle Your Braking System Information Anti-Lock Brake Information Braking in Emergencies...

  • Page 149: Defensive Driving

    The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Chevrolet: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be ready for anything." On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means "always expect the unexpected."...
  • Page 150 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 151 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
  • Page 152 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 153 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 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 154 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 155 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, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels.

  • Page 156: Braking In Emergencies

    Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If 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 157 But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action the problem. Your Chevrolet can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking in Emergencies’’ earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision.
  • Page 158 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If 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 to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
  • Page 159 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A 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 160 Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your Chevrolet’s turn. three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren’t rolling.
  • Page 161 Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited.
  • Page 162 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t dnnk 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 163: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4-16 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 even less traction.
  • Page 164 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 165 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning dangerous. So much water can build up your under tires that they 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. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often.
  • Page 166 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 167 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 168 Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Chevrolet dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip:...
  • Page 169 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
  • Page 170 you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads.

  • Page 171: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. 4-24 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
  • Page 172 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip”...

  • Page 173: If You're Caught In A Blizzard

    Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti-Lock’’ in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road.
  • Page 174 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...

  • Page 175: Recreational Vehicle Towing

    Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a 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 charged.
  • Page 176 To tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow these steps: 1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it. 2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. 3 . Set the parking brake. 4. Remove the following fuses from the left side instrument panel fuse block: A) Radio, B) Wiper, H) Powertrain Control Module and K) Body Function Control Module, Cluster.
  • Page 177 Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. Your vehicle could be badly damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 4-30 Loading Vehicle - . r TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION CTR. FRT.
  • Page 178 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE AND THEFT PREVENTION SAFETY, BUMPER, STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
  • Page 179 Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your Chevrolet dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
  • Page 180 Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with the 2.4L engine. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
  • Page 181 4-34 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Motor Division Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 In Canada, write to:...
  • Page 182 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
  • Page 183 Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches.
  • Page 184 Driving with a nailer 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.
  • Page 185 When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your Chevrolet dealer. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,...
  • Page 186 Driving On Grades NOTICE: Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result and damage your vehicle. Frequent stops are very important to allow the engine and transaxle to cool.
  • Page 187 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
  • Page 188 Sectio 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. How to Use Warning Flashers Other Types of Warning Devices Step-by-step Procedure for Jump Starting Information You Should Know Before Towing 5- 10 Towing Your Vehicle From the Front 5-11...
  • Page 189 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Your hazard warning flash&% work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, press the switch again.
  • Page 190 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle some jumper cables to start your Chevrolet. But please follow the steps here to do it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered...
  • Page 191 If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your Chevrolet, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle.
  • Page 192 Find the positive and negative each battery. 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 battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle.
  • Page 193 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 8.
  • Page 194 Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and the engine for a while.
  • Page 195 Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Chevrolet dealer or a professional towing service tow your Malibu. They can provide the right equipment and know-how to tow your vehicle without damage. (See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index.) If your vehicle has been changed or modified since...
  • Page 196 CAUTION: 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 197 Front Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascia damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required carcarrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. NOTICE: (Continued) 5-10 NOTICE: (Continued) Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.
  • Page 198 Rear Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper valance will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE: (Continued) Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage vehicle.
  • Page 199 You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Chevrolet’s instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage’’ in the Index. You will also find a low coolant level warning light on your Chevrolet’s instrument panel. See “LOW Coolant Warning Light” in the Index.
  • Page 200 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 201 Cooling System lift When you decide it's safe to the hood, here's what you'll see: 2 . 4 L Engine 5-14 3100 Engine A. Coolant Surge Tank With Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Fans...
  • Page 202 An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down.
  • Page 203 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at FULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure before you do it.
  • Page 204 Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning.
  • Page 205 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly about one-quarter of a turn to the left and then stop.
  • Page 206 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix, up to FULL COLD. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out engine fans.
  • Page 207 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. 5-20 Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
  • Page 208 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire by driving slowly to a level place. warning fls ers. CAU-ION: a tire Changing can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
  • Page 209 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need the trunk. Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare cover to the left to remove it. Lift and remove the cover. (See “Compact later in this section for more information about the compact spare.) You will find the jacking instructions label on the underside of the tire cover.
  • Page 210 The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and the wheel wrench (B). Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. On vehicles equipped with wheel covers, completely loosen the wheel nut caps but do not try to remove the caps from the cover.
  • Page 211 3. Some models are equipped with aluminum wneels. 4. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel Remove the cover plate to find wheel nuts. nuts. Don’t remove them yet. Carefully use the wedge end the wheel wrench to off.
  • Page 212 1 8 (46cm) 5. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire. Put the compact spare tire near you. Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
  • Page 213 NOTICE: Do not jack or lift the vehicle using the oil pan. Pans could crack and begin to leak fluid. When jacking lifting your vehicle, always place the jack in the proper position. NOTICE: Do not jack or lift the vehicle using the suspension components.
  • Page 214 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
  • Page 215 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 10. Replace the wheel nuts with the cone end of the nuts toward the wheel.
  • Page 216 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence, as shown. C ’ uTION: 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, If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
  • Page 217 Storing t' -ire and -AUTION: 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. Store the jack and wheel wrench in the foam tray.
  • Page 218 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can.
  • Page 219 Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 Wa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
  • Page 220 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured.
  • Page 221 NOTES 5-34...
  • Page 222 Section 6 Service a-- Here you will fiid information about the care of your Chevrolet. 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 223 If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper Chevrolet Service Manual. you much more about how to service your Chevrolet than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications’’ in the Index.
  • Page 224 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 Chevrolet dealer before adding equipment to outside of your vehicle. Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher.
  • Page 225 If this authorized Chevrolet dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 226 Fuels in Foreign Countries 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 227 Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet” in the Index.
  • Page 228 When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
  • Page 229 CA TION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
  • Page 230 Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the secondary hood release handle before lifting. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot marked PROP ROD. 'efore closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps re on properly.
  • Page 231 2.4L (CODE T) Engine When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Engine Oil Fill Cap C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Brake Fluid Reservoir E Air Cleaner Battery H. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir...
  • Page 232 I100 (CODE M) Engine Yhen you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill Cap D. Engine Oil Dipstick E. Brake Fluid Reservoir F. Air Cleaner G. Battery H. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir...
  • Page 233 Engine Oil If your vehicle is equipped with the 3 100 engine, you have a CHECK CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel. If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away.
  • Page 234 Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with cloth, then push it back in all the way.
  • Page 235 2 . 4 L Engine The engine oil fill cap for the 2.4L engine is located on the rear, right side of the engine. 6-14 3100 Engine The oil fill cap for the 3 100 engine is located on the front of the engine.
  • Page 236 What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol.
  • Page 237 Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. 6-16 When to Change Engine Oil 1OW-30 if it’s going...
  • Page 238 What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
  • Page 239 It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your Chevrolet dealership Service Department and have soon as possible. You may also have your fluid level checked by your dealer or service center when you have your oil changed.
  • Page 240 A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for your Chevrolet will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 265 Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. the warning lights and gages work as they should.
  • Page 241 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 242 CAUTION: Thrning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap little when the engine and radiator are hot. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at FULL COLD mark.
  • Page 243 Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your pressure cap is an 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. When you replace your surge tank pressure cap, a cap is recommended.
  • Page 244 How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
  • Page 245 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
  • Page 246 system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to ‘‘top off’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings.
  • Page 247 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This dirt entering the reservoir.
  • Page 248 Brake Wear Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or...
  • Page 249 (P). Battery Every new Chevrolet has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water to one time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label.
  • Page 250 For bulb sizes see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. For any bulbs not listed in this section, contact your Chevrolet dealer service department. Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
  • Page 251 Trent Exterior Bulbs A. Front Turn Signal B. High-Beam Headlamp C. Low-Beam Headlamp 6-30 Headlamp and Front lbrn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement When replacing a halogen bulb, do not touch the glass portion of the bulb. The oil from your fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb.
  • Page 252 3. Remove the lamp assembly from the vehicle by pulling forward. Use care not to scratch the vehicle with the lamp or the lamp with the fender. For the high or low-beam bulbs, unclip the wiring harness and twist the bulb less than one-quarter turn to the left and remove.
  • Page 253 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 1. Open the trunk and locate the CHMSL housing at the top of the trunk. 2. Twist the bulb housing one-quarter of a turn to remove it. 3. Gently remove burned out bulb(s) and replace with a new one.
  • Page 254 4. Pull out the taillamp assembly to expose 3. Remove the three plastic wingnuts. the backplate. 6-33...
  • Page 255 Carefully remove the backplate by gently pulling up the four outer and two inner tabs. 6. Gently wiggle the bulbs to remove them from the socket. Replace the bulb. 6-34 7. Reverse the steps to reassemble the rear lamp assembly and mount to the car. Make sure that the six tabs are securely fastened to the backplate before reassembling the lamp.
  • Page 256 3. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2 . Tires Your new Chevrolet comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet ‘...
  • Page 257 Underinflated tires pose the same danger overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole.
  • Page 258 When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 E a ) . How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
  • Page 259 When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don’t include the compact spare tire After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
  • Page 260 When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
  • Page 261 If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving.
  • Page 262 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
  • Page 263 If wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Chevrolet dealer if any of these conditions exist. 6-42 Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
  • Page 264 NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more information.
  • Page 265 Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your Chevrolet dealer has two cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They wi clean normal spots and stains very well. Do not use them on vinyl or leather.
  • Page 266 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.
  • Page 267 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2.
  • Page 268 -leaning the Top of the Instrument Panel use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.
  • Page 269 During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.) Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability.
  • Page 270 Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Chevrolet by hand may be necessary to remove residue fkom the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials”...
  • Page 271 Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.
  • Page 272 Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Chevrolet will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 of purchase, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 273 Appearance Care Materials Chart 6-52...
  • Page 274 CODE MODEL YEAR This is the legal identifier for your Chevrolet. It appears on a plate in the front comer of the instrument panel, on Be sure that this label the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
  • Page 275 Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Chevrolet, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet” in the Index. 6-54 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses, one for each headlamp, in the fuse block.
  • Page 276 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
  • Page 277 Instrument Panel Fuse Block In the left instrument panel fuse block, there are spare fuses and a fuse puller. MICRO u n o HAZARD STOP Usage Radio Wipers Trunk Release and Remote Lock Control Turn Signals 6-56 Left STOP LPS HAZARD LPS IPCMYAC BATT MICRO RELAY...
  • Page 278 Block Instrument Panel Fuse CIRCUIT WNDWS MICRO Usage Fuse Instrument Panel Lights, Dimmer Cruise Control Climate Control System Right SPARE FUSES A. INST LPS CRUISE SW C. HVAC BLOWER CRUISE E. FOG LPS F. INT LPS G. RDO BATT SUNROOF CIRCUIT BRKR PWR WINDOWS MICRO RELAY...
  • Page 279 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, near the air cleaner. 6-58 Fuse Usage Maxi-Fuses Ignition Switch Left-Hand Electrical Center-Power Seats, Power Mirrors, Door Locks, Trunk Release and Remote Lock Control...
  • Page 280 Left-Hand Electrical Center-Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System Right-hand Electrical Center-Fog Lamps, Radio, Body Function Control Module, Interior Lamps Ignition Switch Not Used Anti-Lock Brakes Cooling Fans Rear Defog Not Used Anti-Lock Brakes Cooling Fan HVAC Blower (Climate Control) Cooling Fans Cooling Fans...
  • Page 281 Mini-Fuses Powertrain Control Module, Ignition Anti-Lock Brakes Ignition System Back-up Lamps, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock Horn Powertrain Control Module Parking Lamps Rear Defog, Daytime Running Lamps, Climate Control System 6-60 Mini-Fuses Canister Purge Valve, Powertrain Control Module, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Heated 0 2 Sensor Fuel Pump, Injectors Generator Right-Hand Headlamp...
  • Page 282 Replacement Bulbs Outside High-Beam Headlamp Low-Beam Headlamp Front Park/Turn Back-UpRear Turn High Level Stop TaiVStoplamp Inside Dome Capacities and Specifications Engine Crankcase ....2.4L Engine 9005 .
  • Page 283 Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant If you’re not sure, ask your Chevrolet dealer. 6-62 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.4 Liters...
  • Page 284 7 Maintenance Schedule Section This section covers the maintenance required for your Chevrolet. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance. Introduction to Your Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment How this Section is Organized...

  • Page 285: Your Vehicle And The Environment

    Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Chevrolet dealer for details. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but environment.

  • Page 286: How This Section Is Organized

    “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections’’ explains important inspections that your Chevrolet dealer’s service department or another qualified service center should perform. “Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained.

  • Page 287: Using Your Maintenance Schedule

    If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle condition, see your Chevrolet dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know...

  • Page 288: Short Trip/City Definition

    Maintenance Schedule Short Trip/City Definition 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 10 miles (8 to 16 This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.

  • Page 289: Long Tripmghway Definition

    Maintenance Schedule Long Trip/Hig;hway Definition Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads.
  • Page 290 IShort TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 See “Owner Checks and Services”...
  • Page 291 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
  • Page 292 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every...
  • Page 293 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
  • Page 294 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). .An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
  • Page 295 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks.
  • Page 296 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE...
  • Page 297 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL...
  • Page 298 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
  • Page 299 ,Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-16 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 300 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 301 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-18 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 302 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. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 69,000 Miles (115 000 km)
  • Page 303 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:...
  • Page 304 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
  • Page 305 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
  • Page 306 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks.
  • Page 307 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7-24 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 308 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine).
  • Page 309 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. lfyou do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
  • Page 310 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 k m ) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 k m ) at the same intervals. The services shown k m ) at 150,000 miles (240 should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240...
  • Page 311 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and in the Rotation” Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
  • Page 312 Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote Replace air cleaner filter.
  • Page 313 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL...
  • Page 314 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. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every...
  • Page 315 Long Tripmighway 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. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 316 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
  • Page 317 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. Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks.
  • Page 318 I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 97,500 Miles (142 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
  • Page 319 Lone TridHighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) (Continued) - When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. lfyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
  • Page 320 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 in P a r t...
  • Page 321 At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure 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 322 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2.
  • Page 323 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to in each shift lever position. The key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P) On all vehicles, the key should come out only in Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move.
  • Page 324 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a 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 325 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 with the American Engine Oil Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
  • Page 326 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 ODOMETER DATE READING Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
  • Page 327 Maintenance Record MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-44...
  • Page 328 Section 8 Custc-: 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 329: 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 not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management.
  • Page 330 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 331: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone

    Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Custome give your inquiry Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV. (TTY users in...

  • Page 332: Chevroletigeo Roadside Assistance Program

    ChevroletlGeo Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the ChevroletIGeo Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1997 ChevroletIGeo, 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 333 Customers operating 1997 and newer Chevrolet/Geo vehicles for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 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 334 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 335: Courtesy Transportation

    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 336 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 337: 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 338: Reporting Safety Defects To The

    In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. 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 339 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORM The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by 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 340 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. Mail completed order form to: HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the above address for quotation. (CUSTOMER’S NAME) (ATTENTION) (STREET ADDRESS-NO...
  • Page 341 NOTES 8-14...
  • Page 342 Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlet Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Adjuster. Seat ........AirBag How Does it Restrain How it Works...
  • Page 343 Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-32 Cleaner. Air 6-32 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 6-34 Exterior LampsLenses 6-29 Fabric 6-32 Glass Inside of Your Chevrolet 6-61 Instrumentpanel 2.10.2.26.4.27. 4.36 Outside of Your Chevrolet 7-37 Special Problems Stains 3. 9 . 3. 3-23 Tires Vinyl...
  • Page 344 Climate Control System ....... . Clock. Setting the ....... . Comfort Controls .
  • Page 345 Electrical Equipment. Adding ....... Electrical System ........Engine .
  • Page 346 Halogen Bulbs ......Hazard Warning Flashers Head Restraints Headlamps Bulb Replacement High& ow Beam Changer OnReminder .
  • Page 347 ......Leaving Your Vehicle Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running Lighter Lights Air Bag Readiness Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...
  • Page 348 N e t . Convenience Neutral. Automatic Transaxle Vehicle “Break-In” Night Vision Odometer Odometer. Trip Off-Road Recovery ........Oil.
  • Page 349 Refrigerants. Air Conditioning Remote Cassette Tape Player Trunk Release Trunk Release Lockout Replacement ........Bulbs .
  • Page 350 Ordering in Canada Service Publications Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet Sheet Metal Damage ........
  • Page 351 ......... Tires .
  • Page 352 ..... Underbody Hushing Service ......Underbody Maintenance Vehicle Control...
  • Page 353 Service Station Checkpoints 3100 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY WINDSHIELD FLUID RESERVOIR P6-23 BAlTERY P6-28 For detailed information, refer to 9-12 COOLANT SURGE TANK 2.4L ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6-12 I , 1 HOOD RELEASE P6-8 TRUNK RELEASE P2-10 page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual. FUEL TIRES P6-35...

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