Page 1 1994 PRlZM OWNER'S MANUAL...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
1994 Owner’s Manual Geo Prizm Table of Contents Introduction HOW to This Manual Part 1 Seats 81 Restraint Systems Part 2 Features & Controls Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Your Driving and the Road Part 4 Part 5 Problems on the Road = = = Service &...
Page 4 Corporation, Chevrolet/Geo Division. All that time without further notice. For Rights Reserved. vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Page 5: Part 9 Index
H o w Use This Parts 1-8: Each part of this manual Part 4 Your Driving and the Road: begins with brief list of its contents, Here you’ll find helpful information and Manual you can often find at glance if a part tips about the road and how to drive contains the information want.
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How to This Manual Part 8 Customer Assistance Information: This part includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you details about the “Roadside Assistance” program. You will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired), as well as the mediatiodarbitration procedure.
Page 7 Vehicle Symbols important for you and These symbols NOTICE: your passengers whenever your vehicle is of the These are some symbols you will driven: find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: These mean there is something that Fasten Safety Belts could damage your vehicle.
Page 8 How to Use This Manual Here are some other symbols you may see: Vent some of your These symbols are controls: Hood Release Heater Windshield Wiper and Washer These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Lighter Windshield Washer Engine Coolant Horn Temperature...
Page 9: Seats 81 Restraint Systems
Part Seats & Restraint Systems H e r e you^ find information about the seats in your Geo and ..........Seats and Seat Controls how to use your safety belts ........
Page 10 Seats and Restraint Systems Lift the lever under the front seat to Seats and Seat Controls unlock it. Slide the seat to where you This section tells you about the seats want Then release the lever and try to how to adjust them, and also about move the seat with your body, to make reclining front seatbacks, head restraints sure the seat is locked into place.
Page 11 Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Push the seat to make sure it's locked in position. Pull up lever, and the seat will go to its original upright position.
Page 12 Seats and Restraint Systems Head Restraints (omoN) Rear Folding Seatback Pull up to raise the restraint. To lower it, push the release button and push down. Slide the head restraint up or down so that can fold either side of the seatback the top of the restraint is closest to the top Make sure the head restraint is locked in jown in your Geo for more cargo space.
Page 13 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone of the you how This part manual tells use safety belts properly. It also tells some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental or “air Restraint System, bag” system. Fold the seatback down.
Page 14 Seats and Restraint Systems When the bike hits the block, it stops. But You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If Why Safety Belts Work you do have a crash, you don’t know if it the child keeps going! will be a bad one.
Page 15 Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s someone on it. up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. just a seat on wheels. The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 16 Seats Restraint Systems the safety belts! or the instrument panel The person keeps going untii stopped by something. With safety belts, slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. a real vehicle, it could be the .
Page 17 Here Are Questions belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that air bags, you still have to buckle Many People Ask about up to get the most protection. That’s Safety Belts and the true only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. Answers If I’m a good driver, and I never Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 18 Seats and Restraint Systems Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size. 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 Geo, see the section after Lap-Shoulder Belt ;irst, you’ll want to know which restraint...
Page 19 Pick up the latch plate and pull the 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down The lap part of the belt should be worn belt across you. Don’t let it get on the buckle end of the belt as you low and snug on the hips, just touching twisted.
Page 20 T o move it up or down, pull the release Adjust the height so that the shoulder 'houlder Belt Height Adjuster knob. When you release the knob, try portion of the belt is properly positioned iou can move the shoulder belt adjuster to move it down a little to make sure on your shoulder, away from your face the height that is right for you.
Page 21 What’s wrong with this? What’s wrong with this? Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’ L: The belt is buckled in the wrong A: The shoulder belt is worn under the give nearly as much protection this place.
Page 22 Seats and Restraint Systems Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bags) This section explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), “air bag” system. Your Geo has an air bag for the driver and for the right-front passenger. Here are the most important things to know: To unlatch the belt, just push the button Q: What’s wrong with this?
Page 23 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows “AIR BAG’ on it. The system checks for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you if there is a problem. You will see this light come on when you turn your ignition “ACC,”...
Page 24 Seats and Restraint Systems car which will move and deform on impact. The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit. It is possible that in a crash, only one of .
Page 25 part are all of the air bag inflator modules that the air bag inflated. Some Your vehicle is equipped with packed inside the steering wheel and in components &the air bag module in the ,diagnostic module, which records the instrument panel in front of the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air information about the air bag system.
Page 26 Systems Seats and Restraint Is the smoke from an air bag inflation harmful? The particles emitted during air bag inflation are harmful to most people. Some people with respiratory ailments may experience difficulty breathing if they stay in the vehicle with the windows closed after air bag inflation.
Page 27 sassenger Positions Rear Seat Passengers 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get tight Front Passenger Position It’s very important for rear seat twisted. passengers to buckle up! Accident ’he right front passenger’s safety belt statistics show that unbelted people in the 2.
Page 28 Seats and Restraint Systems :he lap part of the belt should be worn To make the lap part tight, pull down ow and snug on the hips, just touching the buckle end the belt as you he thighs. In a crash, this applies force to pull up on the shoulder part.
Page 29 unlatch the belt, just push the When you sit in a center seating position, :enter Passenger Position button on the buckle. you have a lap safety belt, which has no lap Belt retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Page 30 Seats and Restraint Systems Smaller Children and Babies To make the belt shorter, pull its free end Children as shown until the belt is snug. Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! Buckle, position and release it the same That includes infants and all children way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 31 Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.
Page 32 Seats and Restraint Systems I’op Strap Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position [f your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See an anchor installed, you can ask your Geo the earlier section about the top strap if dealer to put it in for you.
Page 33 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release 5. Pull the rest the shoulder belt all the 6.. TO tighten the belt, feed the shoulder button is positioned so you would be way out of the retractor to set the lock. belt into the retractor while you push able to unbuckle the safety belt down on the child restraint.
Page 34 Seats and Restraint Systems 7. Push and pull the child restraint in 1. Make the belt as long as possible by Securing a Child Restraint in the tilting the latch plate and pulling it different directions to be sure it is Zenter Rear Seat Position secure’.
Page 35 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it secure. the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again. Then see if it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the...
Page 36 Seats and Restraint Systems cou’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See he earlier section about the top strap if he child restraint has one. I. Because your vehicle has a right-front passenger’s air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a front-facing child restraint.
Page 37 7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder 8. Push and pull the chilu 1-esrraint in Larger Children belt back into the retractor while you different directions to be sure it is push down on the child restraint. secure. Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety To remove the child restraint, just belts.
Page 38 Seats and Restraint Systems if a child is wearing a What lapshoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child's face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still on the child's shoulder, so that in...
Page 39 Safety Belt,,Extender Replacing Safety Belts ..; , , : : . * ’ < after a Crash If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. If you’ve had a crash, do you need new But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to belts? fasten, your dealer will order you an...
Page 40 Seats and Restraint Systems Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is torn. Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Page 41: Features & Controls
Part Features & Controls ............Keys ............Door Locks ............Theft ........... New Vehicle "Break-In" ........... Ignition Switch ..........Starting Y o u r Engine ..........Automatic Transaxle ..........H e r e you can learn about the Manual Transaxle ............
Page 42 Features and Controls NOTICE: Your Geo has a number of features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in.
Page 43 Door Locks To lock the door from the inside, push (here are several ways lock and unlocj 'our vehicle: down the button on the door. kom the outside, use yowlkey. To lock To unlock the door, pull up on the button. he door, turn the top...
Page 44 Features and Controls :f you want to open a rear door when the Power Door Locks (Option) Rear Door Security Lock iecurity lock is on: Push the power door lock switch on the Your Geo is equipped with rear door 1.
Page 45 If you don’t cancel the security lock rrunk Lock Release Remote Trunk Lock Release feature, adults and older children who rid open the trunk lid, use your key and Pull the lever on the floor near the in the rear won’t be able to open the rear urn it clockwise.
Page 46 Features and Controls Theft New Vehicle “Brreak-ln” Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Geo has number of theft deterrent features, we NOTICE: know that nothing put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are Your modern Geo doesn’t need an ways can help.
Page 47 ON (C): Position to which the switch Starting Your Engine returns after you start your engine and CAUTION: Automatic transaxle: Move your shift release the switch. The switch stays in lever to “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your the “ON’ position when the engine is On manual transaxle vehicles, engine won’t start in any other position running.
Page 48 Features and Controls Driving fhrough Deep Standing same thing, but this time keep the NOTICE: pedal down for five or six seconds. Water This clears the extra gasoline from the Holding your key in “START” for engine. longer than 15 seconds at a time will NOTICE: If your engine stalls, restart it as cause your battery to be drained...
Page 49 lever push the shift lever all the way into “P” (Park) and release the shift lever button you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See “Shifting out of ‘P’ (Park)” in this part.
Page 50 Features and Controls 2 (Second Gear) D (Drive) N (Neutral) This position gives you more power but This position is for normal driving. If you In this position, your engine doesn’t lower fuel economy. You can use “2” connect with the wheels. To restart when need more power for passing, and you’re: hills.
Page 51 L (Low Gear) This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than “2.” You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in “L,” the transaxle won’t shift into low gear until the vehicle is going slowly en lough.
Page 52 Features and Controls (Second Gear) Press the clutch Shift Speeds TRANsMIssIoNj (MANUAL pedal as you let up on the accelerator This chart shows when to shift to the next gear for best fuel economy. pedal and shift into “2.” Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS,...
Page 53 NOTICE: To release the parking brake: Hold the Parking If you skip more than one gear when brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake you downshift, or if you race the lever up until you can press release engine when you downshift, you can Parking Brake button.
Page 54 Features and Controls Leaving Your Vehicle with the Shifting into“P” (Park) Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this: Hold in the button on the lever, and push the lever all...
Page 55 4. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible. Parking Your Vehicle (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transaxle in “R” (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. If your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer”...
Page 56 Features and Controls Running Your Engine While Engine Exhaust You’re Parked (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move.
Page 57 near There are individual controls each Wiiidow. Push the bottom the switch to open window the top the switch raise it. 'ress the window lock switch to keep passengers from using their individual window switches. Press the switch again to unlock the windows. Windows Power Windows (Option) Manual Windows...
Page 58 Features and Controls The Turn SignallLights Horn Tilt Wheel (OPTION) ControlIHeadlight To sound the horn, press the horn symbol tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust on your steering wheel. he steering wheel before you drive. Beam Lever I' o u can also raise to the highest level The lever on the left side of the steering give your legs more room when you...
Page 59 Operauon of Lights Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, sidemarker lights and taillights) meets all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights.
Page 60 Features and Controls Turn the outside portion of the lever to Interior Lights Headlight High/Low Beam control the lights. There are three Dome Light First, you must have the headlights on. positions for the light switch. For high beams, push the turn signal lever This dome light has a three position OFF: All lights are off.
Page 61 Windshield Leading Light Brightness Control WiperNasher Lever you have a sunroof, you have a reading This knob controls the brightness of your .ght near the sunroof switch. Press the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob The lever on the right side of the steering witch to turn the light on and press it clockwise to brighten the lights or column controls the windshield wipers...
Page 62 Features and Controls wiperswill continuously Washers NOTICE: low’ speed. ’ress the button on the end of lever to The wipers will run continuously on’ pray washer fluid the‘ windshield. .The When using concentrated washer at high speed. pray will continue’until you release the fluid, follow the manufacturer’s button.
Page 63 Cruise Control (OPTION) To Set Cruise Control With Cruise Control, you can maintain a Push the end of the Cruise Control speed of about 25 mph (40 or more km/h) lever. The “CRUISE’ light on the without keeping your foot on the instrument panel will come on.
Page 64 Features and Controls To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 2. Push the lever to “SETKOAST” and hold it for less than a second.
Page 65 To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push the lever “SET/COAST” until you reach the lower speed want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the lever for less than half a second.
Page 66 Features and Controls Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror may be convex. convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. Sunroof Electric Mirror Control (Option) You can tilt or open your sunroof. To The electric mirror control is to the left tilt the sunroof, press the switch marked...
Page 67 To open the sunroof, push the “SLIDE’ If the sunroof will not close, follow these Close the sunroof by hand as far as it arrow that points to the rear of the instructions: will go. Then find the special vehicle. To close it, push the other arrow crank-shaped screwdriver in your tool Remove the cover screw and take off that points to the front of the vehicle.
Page 68 Features and Controls Storage and Door Storage Compartments Console Storage Area Compartments A small storage area is in the console The driver's door has a maplstorage between the seats. If there is a cover, lift compartment. You may also have a storage compartment your passenger up to access the storage area.
Page 69 Sun Visors Glove Box Visor Vanity Mirrors (Option) To open the glove box door, squeeze the To block out glare, you can swing down Swing down the sun visor. Pull down th buttons. the visors. cover to expose the vanity mirror. Always keep the glove box door closed You can also swing them to the side.
Page 70 Features and Controls Passenger Assist Grips Ashtrays and Lighter Rear Ashtray have an ashtray behind the console. Your Geo may have assist grips. Front Ashtray Full the door open it. To remove it, Passengers can use the grips to help keep the door to open the ashtray.
Page 71 Cigarette Lighter To use the ligher, push the lighter in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself. The lighter won’t work if the key is in “LOCK.” NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while is heating.
Page 72 Features and Controls...
Page 73 lnstrument Panel 15. Shift Lever 8. Hazard Warning Flashers 1. Side Window Defogger Vents 16. Lighter Glove Box 2. Brightness Control 17. Cruise Control Comfort Control System Turn Signamights ControllHeadlight 18. Ignition Switch Beam Lever 11. Audio System 4. Instrument Cluster 19.
Page 74 Features and Controls Speedometer and Odometer Instrument Panel and you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. Your speedometer lets you see your speed Clusters in both miles per hour (mph) and If you have the optional cluster, your Your instrument cluster is designed to let kilometers per hour Your...
Page 75 Trip Odometer Tachometer NOTICE: The trip odometer can tell you how far The tachometer shows engine speed in your vehicle has been driven since you thousands of revolutions per minute Do not operate the engine with the last set the trip odometer to zero. (rpm).
Page 76 Features and Controls problem, check the section that tells Warning Lights, Gages you what to do about it. Please follow the and Indicators manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. So This section describes the warning lights please get to know your warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.
Page 77 (or less) than half the tank’s closer to the floor. It may take longer to capacity to fill it. stop, If the light is still or if the anti-lock brake system warning light is The gage moves a little when you flashing, have the vehicle towed for turn, stop or speed up.
Page 78 Features and Controls See “Towing Y o u r Vehicle” in the Index.) Mi-Lock Brake System Warning inti-Lock Brake System Active Light Aght (Option) ,Option) Nhen your anti-lock system is adjusting Mith anti-lock, this light will come on vhen you start your engine and it will )rake pressure to help avoid a braking L f the anti-lock brake system warning ;kid, the “ABS ACTIVE’...
Page 79 have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away. Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the light may blink on and off. This is normal. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment.
Page 80 Features and Controls NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emis- sion controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
Page 81 herdrive Off Light Rear Window Defogger Light Door Warning Light you have an automatic transaxle with rhis light will come on whenever the rear This light stays if any door is not herdrive, this light appears on your window defogger is on. See “Rear completely closed.
Page 82 Notes...
Page 83: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Part Comfort Controls & Audio Systems ....... Comfort Controls ....... . .
Page 84 Comfort Controls -nd Audio Systems Heating : This position directs the airflow toward the floor. 1. For the quickest results, move the air This position directs the airflow intake lever to- toward the t’loor, the windshield and the 2. Turn the airflow knob to side windows.
Page 85 Ventilation Cooling For mild the outside temperatures, when The air conditioner works best if you keep very little heating is required, you can still your windows closed. On very hot days, direct outside air through your vehicle. open the windows just long enough the hot air to escape.
Page 86 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems attach anything like a temporary dehicle license or a decal across the lefogger grid on the rear window. NOTICE: Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 87 Audio Systems NOTICE: Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years Before you add any sound equipment listening pleasure. But you will get the to your vehicle like a tape player, most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint CB radio, mobile telephone or yourself with it first.
Page 88 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM/FM Stereo 1. Press and hold “RCL” (TIME SET). At the same time, press and hold “TUNE 4” (HR) until the correct hour appears. 2. Press and hold “RCL” (TIME SET). At the same time press and hold “TUNE b”...
Page 89 Pushbuttons: The six pushbuttons let you return your favorite stations. To set the pushbuttons for up to stations RADIO (6 AM and 6 FM), just: 1. Tune in the station. PRESET 2. Press and hold one of the pushbuttons for at least two seconds. The sound will go away for a second and will return when the station is stored.
Page 90 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Pushbuttons: The six pushbuttons let you ettings designed for “ROCK,” “NEWS,” ’he longer side with the tape visible return to your favorite stations. To set the ‘‘JAZZ” ‘POP,” and “CLASSICAL.” face to the right. If you hear hould pushbuttons for up to 18 stations (6 AM, lothing or hear just a garbled sound, it...
Page 91 Previous Selection: Press “PREV” to go Theft Deterrent Feature are now ready to enter your security back to the beginning of the last selection. :ode. Don’t wait more than 15 seconds The theft detenent,.feature the AMPM Press “PREV” again or press between steps.
Page 92 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems , ” How to Shut Off the Theft-Deterrent 5. Press the “TUNE To Unlock the System After Power button and hold Feature it until the fourth digit of your code Loss appears. If your radio is sec..,ed (“SEC” shows on If power is disrupted to the radio while in 6.
Page 93 Seek: Press “SEEK b” or “SEEK 4” and the radio will tune to the next higher or lower station and stay there. Pushbuttons: The six pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. To set the pushbuttons for up to 18 stations (6 AM, 6 FMl and 6 FM2), just: 1.
Page 94 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Selection: Press “PRV’ to go Previous :ach side. Tapes longer than that are so Tone Select: Press “TONE SELECT” to back to the beginning the last selection. they not work well in this player. choose preset treble and bass equalization Press “PRV”...
Page 95 Stop: Press “STOP” to stop the tape and Previous ’hack: Press “PRV” to hear “AM-FM” it stopped. Press to cancel CD switch radio. track again. If hold this button, or operation and listen to the radio. press it more than once, the disc will Eject: Press “EJECT”...
Page 96 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Press the “SEEK b” button and hold it 8. Press “TUNE 4” and hold it until the Setting Your Security Code until the second digit of your code third digit of your code appears. The instructions below tell you how to appears.
Page 97 Understanding Radio Reception Press the “SEEK4” button and hold it until the first digit of your code appears. FM Stereo Press the “SEEK F” button and hold it stereo will give you the best sound. until the second digit of your code signals will reach only about appears.
Page 98 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Clean your tape player with a wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, and follow the directions provided with it. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced.
Page 99: Your Driving And The Road
Part Your Driving and the Road H e r e you^ find information ..........Defensive Driving ..........about driving on different kinds DrunkenDriving ..........of roads and in varying weather Control of a Vehicle ..........DrivingatNight conditions We’ve also included ..........
Page 100 Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of Drunken Driving someone who is drinking depends upon The best advice anyone can give about Death and injury associated with drinking four things: driving is: Drive defensively. and driving is a national tragedy.
Page 101 But it’s very important to keep in mind Dr””””G THAT WILL that the ability to drive is affected well RESLm A BAG OF ;O5% IN THE TIME SHOWN below BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 102 Your Driving and the Road Braking There’s something else about drinking know. and driving that many people don’t 3raking action involves p e time Medical research shows that alcohol in a tnd reaction person’s system can make crash injuries ?irst, you have to decide to push on the worse.
Page 103 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. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate lot of unnecessary braking.
Page 104 Your Driving and the Road locking the wheels. If you hear or feel the working, or you may notice some noise, your wheels sliding, ease off the brake pedal. but this is normal. When anti-lock I’his will help you retain steering control. system is adjusting brake pressure to help &...
Page 105 no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle Speed limit signs near curves warn that going in the same direction. If you’ve you should adjust your speed. Of course, ever tried to steer vehicle on wet ice, the posted speeds based on good you’ll understand this.
Page 106 Your Driving and the Road Passing indicates it’s all right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). The driver of a vehicle about to pass Never cross a solid line on your side another on a two-lane highway waits for of the lane or a double solid line, even just the right moment, accelerates, moves if the road seems empty of...
Page 107 If other cars lined up to pass you. Perhaps you ease a little A cornering skid and an acceleration skid turn. slow vehicle, wait your But take the right. foot off best handled by easing your e;%. + v i : * ; . !”...
Page 108 Your Driving and the Road F you have the anti-lock braking system, emember: It helps avoid only the braking kid. If you do not have anti-lock, then in braking skid (where the wheels are no onger rolling), release enough pressure m the brakes to get the wheels rolling This lgain.
Page 109 vehicle with misaimed headlights), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights. Keep your windshield and all the glass on. your vehicle clean inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust.
Page 110 Your Driving and the Road Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low-beam headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visible to others.
Page 111 Treat a green light as warning signal. begin to check traffic. Try to determine A traffic light is there because the where you expect to blend with the flow. corner is busy enough to need it. Try to merge into the gap at close to the When light turns green, and just prevailing speed.
Page 112 Your Driving the Road The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes Wiper Blades: Are they in good does, your vehicle can leave the road in quite sharply. The exit speed is usually shape? could crash posted. Reduce your speed according to and be injured.
Page 113 Know how go uphill. down. Shift to lower gear when go down a steep or long hill. want to shift down to lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. lane when driving Stay in your on two-lane roads in hills or...
Page 114 Your Driving and the Road Include an ice scraper, a small brush or Driving on Snow or Ice Winter Driving broom, a supply of windshield washer Most of the time, those places where your fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a Here are some tips for winter driving: tires meet the road probably have good small shovel,...
Page 115 Whatever the condition smooth ice, Watch for slippery spots. The road fine packed, blowing or loose snow drive might be until you. hit spot that’ with caution. covered with ice. On otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in Accelerate gently. Try not to break the shaded areas where the can’t fragile traction.
Page 116 Your Driving and the Road Towing your engine only as long as Trailer must. This saves fuel. When run the Zngine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 117 (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t Customer Assistance Department drag of the added weight. The engine is drive over 50 mph (80 kmh) and Chevrolet/Geo required to operate at relatively higher don’t make starts at full throttle. This speeds and under greater loads, P.O.
Page 118 Your Driving and the Road seal them, deadly carbon monoxide trailer tongue (A) should weight 12% of (CO) from your exhaust the total loaded trailer weight (B). get into your vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh in the Index).
Page 119 ’ install, adjust and maintain them properly. of handling and braking with the added because you’re good deal longer, you’ll If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, don’t weight of the trailer. And always keep in need to go much farther beyond the try to tap into your vehicle’s brake mind that the vehicle you are driving is passed vehicle before you can return to...
Page 120 Your Driving and the Road lash, telling other drivers you’re about to se fifth gear. Just drive in fourth gear (or, When You Are Ready to Leave after ;urn, change lanes or stop. s you need to, lower gear). ?arking on Hill When towing a trailer, the green arrows I.
Page 121: Problems On The Road
Part Problems on the Road ......... . . Hazard Warning Flashers H e r e you^ find what to do .
Page 122 Problems on the Road ’ ‘I X6005 Press the button to make your front and To turn off the flashers, push the button Hazard Warning rear turn signal lights flash on and off. again. Flashers Your hazard warning flashers work no When the hazard warning flashers are Your hazard warning flashers let you matter what position your key is in, and...
Page 123 Jump Starting 2. Get the vehicles close enough NOTICE: ,.’ * .. ;:g? jumper cables reach, but be sure :y&*-$ .;s$.,“‘;..; I < ,~”: If your battery has run down, you may the vehicles aren’t touching each Ignoring these steps could resuit want to use another vehicle and some other.
Page 124 Problems on the Road 4. Open the hoods and locate the 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t batteries. Find the positive have loose or missing insulation. negative terminals on each battery. they do, could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some things you should know.
Page 125 6. Connect the red positive cable to 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. 8. Now connect the black negative the positive terminal of the vehicle Connect it to the positive terminal cable to the good battery’s with the dead battery. Use remote of the good battery.
Page 126 Problems on the Road 12. Remove the cables in reverse order Attach the cable at least 18 inches Towing Your Vehicle cm) away from the dead battery, to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other Try to have a GM dealer or a professional but not near engine parts that move.
Page 127 That your vehicle has front wheel When your vehicle is being towed, have off. the ignition key The steering wheel drive. should be clamped in a straight-ahead The make, model, and year your position, with a clamping device designed vehicle. for towing service.
Page 128 Problems on the Road "- Front Towing Hook-Ups NOTICE: Attach T-hook chains to slots in frame brackets just ahead of the front wheels o r Do not tow with sling-type equip- both sides. ment or fascia damage will occur. Use wheel lift or car carrier equip- ment.
Page 129 Attach a separate safety chain around the :ear Towing Hook-Ups NOTICE: outboard end of each lower control arm. Lttach T-hook chains to slots in the ottom of the floor pan just ahead of the Do not tow with sling-type equip- : a r wheels on both sides.
Page 130 Problems on the Road Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine on vour Geo instrument panel. Is Coming from Your Engine: Steam ttach a separate safety chain around the arm. Itboard end of each lower control...
Page 131 tf you no longer have the overheat NOTICE: warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes. If the If your engine catches fire because warning doesn’t come back on, you can you keep driving with no coolant, drive normally.
Page 132 Problems on the Road How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above the “FULL” mark add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank.
Page 133 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above mark start the “FULL” your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try.
Page 134 Problems on the Road 3. Fill 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, the radiator with the proper mix, How to Add Coolant to the Radiator but now push down as turn up to the base of the filler neck. 1.
Page 135 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank 5. Put the cap back on the coolant Start the engine and let it run until “FULL.” recovery tank, but leave the radiator you can feel the upper radiator hose pressure cap off. getting hot.
Page 136 Problems on the Road a Tire Changing a Flat Tire Flat Goes If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while damage by driving slowly to level place. you’re driving, especially if you maintain Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
Page 138 Problems the Road If you have a wheel cover, remove it ittach the jack handle to the jack. Turn Remove the jack handle (A), wheel he jack handle to the right to raise the lift using the flat end of the wheel wrench. wrench (B) and jack (C) from the trunk.
Page 139 If you have a center cap on your wheels, Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the Under the vehicle near each wheel, there insert the flat end of the wheel wrench wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. are bosses in the vehicle’s rocker flange. off.
Page 140 I - - Problems on the Road Remove all the wheel nuts and take off NOTICE: the flat tire. Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle.
Page 141 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack Tighten wheel nuts firmly in a handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack criss-cross sequence as shown. completely. !eplace the wheel nuts with the rounded nd of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten ach nut by hand until the wheel is held gainst the hub.
Page 142 Problems on the Road Don’t try to put a wheel cover your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare.
Page 143 Compact Spare Tire If You’re Stuck: In NOTICE: Although the compact spare fully Sand, Mud, Ice or inflated when your vehicle was new, Don’t take your compact spare Snow it can lose air after a time. Check the through an automatic car wash with inflation pressure regularly.
Page 144 Problems on the Road Using Recovery Hooks NOTICE: NOTICE: :f you ever get stuck in sand, mud, ice )r snow, your Prizm is equipped with Never use the recovery hooks to Spinning your wheels can destroy *ecovery hooks. The recovery hooks are tow the vehicle.
Page 145: Service & Appearance Care
Service & Appearance Care ............Service .
Page 146 Service and Appearance Care proper service manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see “Servicing Your Air-Bag Equipped Geo” in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date D f any service work you perform.
Page 147 Fuel What about gasoline with blending your emission control system working materials that contain oxygen properly. It’s good for your vehicle, and Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol? you’ll be doing your part for cleaner air. octane or higher.
Page 148 Service and Appearance Care your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 149 Be careful not to spill gasoline, Clean soon gasoline from painted surfaces as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Geo” in the Index. put the cap back on, turn it to When the right until you hear at least three clicks.
Page 150 Service and Appearance Care Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. When you open the hood, on the 1.6L 7. Engine Compartment Fuses (Code 6 ) engine without anti-lock 8.
Page 151 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. When you open the hood, on the 1.8L 7. Engine Compartment Fuses (Code 8) engine with anti-lock brakes 8. Battery you’ll see: 9. Engine Coolant Reservoir 1. Windshield Washer Reservoir 10.
Page 152 Service and Appearance Care Engine Oil When to Add Oil: T o Check Engine Oil tf the oil is at or below the “L”, you’ll It’s a good idea check your engine oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with need to add some oil.
Page 153 Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade Engine Oils For best fuel economy and cold starting, select the lowest SAE viscosity grade oil for the expected temperature range. LOOK FOR ONE OF THESE LABELS UEATHER What Kind of Oil to Use Just fill it enough put the level somewhere in the proper operating Beginning midyear 1993, oils of the...
Page 154 Service and Appearance Care Engine Oil Additives As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can Don’t add anything to your oil. Your use SAE 5W-30 if it’s going to be colder Geo dealer is ready to advise if you think than 50°F (10°C) before your next oil something should be added.
Page 155 cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your NOTICE: skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cleaner. Wash or properly throw away cause a damaging engine fire.
Page 156 Service and Appearance Care Vait at least 30 minutes before checking rtomatic Transaxle Fluid transaxle fluid level if you have been len to Check and Change riving: When outside temperatures are above ;ood time to check your automatic Isaxle fluid level is when the engine 90°F (32°C).
Page 157 Manual Transaxle Fluid How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to How to Check: determine what kind transaxle fluid to Because this operation can be difficult, use. See “Recommended Fluids and you may choose to have this done at your Lubricants”...
Page 158 Service and Appearance Care Then, follow these steps: How to Check The proper fluid should be added if the 1. Remove the filler plug. level is at or below the “MIN’ mark on 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the reservoir.
Page 159 conforming to GM Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant flush and refill. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. Adding Coolant: TO Add Coolant: If you need to add more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant To Check Coolant: When your engine is recovery tank.
Page 160 lrliermostat Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, be careful not to spill it. %.~: Rnglne .* @oa€iM . . a , temperatuie controlled : ; , * 4 , : . e . . < &mostat ih t h & engihk Cbblaht system.
Page 161 When the engine compartment is hot, When the engine compartment is cool, Windshield Washer Fluid the level should be between the the level should be between the “HOT” marks. “COLD’ marks. To Add: ’hat to Add Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.’’...
Page 162 Service and Appearance Care NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.
Page 163 won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid NOTICE: when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new Don’t let someone put in the brake linings. You should add (or remove) wrong kind of fluid. For example, brake fluid, as necessary, only when work just a few drops mineral-based...
Page 164 Service and Appearance Care front brakes replaced, have the rear Replacing Brake System Parts Battery brakes inspected, too. rhe braking system a modern vehicle Every new Geo has a Delco Freedom@ Brake linings should always be replaced .s complex. Its many parts have to be of 3attery.
Page 165 Replacement Bulb See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to check the size and type of bulb you need to use. Halogen Bulbs Headlights Reach behind the headlight assembly and find the lock ring assembly. 1. Open the hood. 4. Turn the lock ring assembly to the left 2.
Page 166 Service and Appearance Care Front Turn Signal Lights 7. Reverse the steps with a new bulb Front Sidemarker Lights assembly. 1. Remove the screw in the parking light 1. Remove the screw in the lens. lens and remove parking light If you replaced a driver side bulb, 2.
Page 167 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise Parking Lights Turn the bulb socket clockwise and and pull it out. pull it out. 1. Remove the screw near the top outside 5. Push the bulb in, turn it of the headlight assembly. 4.
Page 168 Service and Appearance Care :enter High-Mounted Stoplight 4. Remove the screw from the stoplight 6. Pull the bulb straight out. reflector. Push in the center of the clips on both 5. Remove the stoplight reflector. sides of the high-mounted stoplight housing.
Page 169 7. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. Rear Combination Lights Remove the nut from the stud near the rear corner of the trunk. Push the center of the clip so it The combination light assembly include slides part way out, put the clip the taillighthtoplight, turn signal and into the housing and then push the sidemarker bulbs.
Page 170 Service and Appearance Care 5. Remove the rear combination light License Plate Light Back-up Light assembly. There is a snap-in connector 1. Pry on the lever on the license plate 1. Open the trunk. in the assembly, so you may have to light assembly and lower it out of the 2.
Page 171 PRIZM MFG. BY NEW UNITED MOTOR MANUFACTURING INC. GVWR GAWRFR BA416932 The other label is the Certification label, Loading Your Vehicle found on the rear of the driver's door NOTICE: Two labels on your vehicle show how opening. It tells you the gross weight much weight it may properly carry.
Page 172 Service and Appearance Care Tires We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Geo. If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers.
Page 173 When to Check: Check your tires Inflation Tire Pressure once a month or more. Don’t forget The Tire-Loading Information label which is in the glove compartment shows the your compact spare tire. It should be correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your at 60 psi (420 kPa).
Page 174 Service and Appearance Care Tire Inspection and Rotation When It’s Time for New Tires To make your tires last longer, have them )ne way to tell when it’s time for new inspected and rotated at the mileages ires is to check the treadwear indicators, recommended in your Maintenance vhich will appear when your tires have Schedule.
Page 175 asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C Uniform Tire Quality Grading The tire has a puncture, cut, or other may have poor traction performance. damage that can’t be repaired well The following information relates because of the size or location of the Warning: The traction grade assigned to system developed by the United States damage.
Page 176 Service and Appearance Care combination, can cause heat buildup and Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance If you need to replace any of your wheels, possible tire failure. wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them The wheels on your vehicle were aligned only with new GM original equipment These grades are molded on the sidewalls and balanced carefully at the factory to...
Page 177 rire Chains Used Replacement Wheels NOTICE: NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake Use tire chains only where legal and cooling, speedometer/odometer cal- only when you must. Use only SAE ibration, headlight aim, bumper Class type chains that are the “S”...
Page 178 Service and Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Appearance Care Never use these to clean your vehicle: Gasoline Remember, cleaning products can be Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid Benzene hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or burst into flame if you strike a match or Naphtha leather with a clean, damp cloth.
Page 179 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and Wipe off what’s left with a slightly When you clean stain from fabric, change to a clean area often. A soft damp paper towel or cloth. immediately dry the area with an air brush may be used if stains are hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help Then dry...
Page 180 Service and Appearance Care Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and Panel asphalt stain if left on a vehicle will Use warm water and a clean cloth. seat fabric. ‘They should be relnoved Use only mild soap and water to clean with a clean, damp cloth to...
Page 181 Creaning the Outside of Your Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, GM approved cleaning products from because they may cause scratches. Avoid your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and placing decals on the inside rear window, Materials’’ in the Index.) The paint finish on your vehicle provides since they may have to be scraped off Your Geo has a “ba~ec~atlclearc~at~’...
Page 182 Service and Appearance Care Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance NOTICE: Chemicals used for ice and snow removal [f your vehicle is damaged and requires and dust control can collect on the sheet metal repair or replacement, make If you have aluminum wheels, don’t underbody.
Page 183 Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 1051516 (0.946 L) Washer Solvent and Gas Liner De-leer Windshield washing system and gas line Tar and Road Oil Remover Also old waxes, polishes 1 0501 72 (0.473 10501 73 Polish Removes rust and corrosion on chrome and steel Cleaner (0.473 16 oz.
Page 184 Service and Appearance Care Service Parts Add-on Electrical Identification Label Equipment You’ll find this label on your spare tire NOTICE: cover. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: Don’t add anything electrical to your VIN, your Geo unless you check with the model designation,...
Page 185 geadlights vlost your fuses are in the fuse block. Some are in two electrical centers your The headlight wiring is protected by a mgine compartment. These electrical :ircuit breaker. An electrical overload will :enters, plus a component center behind :ause the lights to go on and off, or in b ’...
Page 186 Service and Appearance Care Fuse Block Driver Side Instrument Panel Engine Compartment Not Used Gage Amp.) Electronic Fuel Injection F/HTR Ignition (10 Amp.) Taillight Amp.) Amp.) Stop Amp.) Defogger I/UP (7.5 Amp.) Alternator-S (7.5 Amp.) Not Used ECU-IG Amp.) Fan (30 Amp.) Cigarette Lighter and Radio (20 Wiper (20 Amp.) Dome Light (20 Amp.)
Page 187 Right Head (1 5 Amp.) Not Used (Spare) Not Used (Spare) Not Used (Spare) AM2 (30 Amp.) Anti-Lock Brake System (50 Amp.) Alternator (100 Amp.) AM1 (40 Amp.) Electronic Fuel Injection F/HTR Relay Sngine Compartment Relay Block 'assenger Side Kick Panel Headlight Relay CDS (30 Amp.) Air Conditioner...
Page 188 Service and Appearance Care Replacement Bulbs ..........Automatic Transaxle ............Back-up 1156 ..........Headlight (High Beam) 9005 ..........Headlight (Low Beam) 9006 ........Heater or Air Conditioning Control ..........High-Mounted Stop Indicator Lights ........... ABSActive PC745 ............PC745 ............Brake ............
Page 189 Capacities and Specifications Engine ............. Type .
Page 190 Service and Appearance Care Capacities (Approximate) continued Cooling System Manual Transaxle ........VIN Engine Code 6 6.3 qt. (6.0L) ......... VIN Engine Code 8 6.6 qt. (6.2L) Automatic Transaxle ........VIN Engine Code 6 6.2 qt. (5.9L) ......... VIN Engine Code 8 6.4 qt.
Page 191: Maintenance Schedule
Part IMPORTANT: Maintenance Schedule KEEP THE ENGINE OIL Section AT THE PROPER ......Introduction: A Word about Maintenance LEVEL AND CHANGE AS .
Page 192 Maintenance Schedule Introduction: A Word about Maintenance Your Vehicle and the Ne at General Motors want to help you ceep your vehicle in good working Environment :ondition. But we don’t know exactly Proper vehicle maintenance not only low you’ll drive it. You may drive very helps to keep your vehicle in good ;hort distances only a few times a week.
Page 193 “Section C: Periodic Maintenance Section A: Scheduled Selecting the Risht Schedule Inspections” explains important Maintenance Services First you’ll need to decide which of the inspections that your Geo dealer’s service two schedules is right for your vehicle. department or another qualified service Usins Your Maintenance Here’s how to decide which schedule to center should perform.
Page 194 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is WHAT TO SERVICE WHEN TO PERFORM MAINLY driven under one or more of See “Explanation of Scheduled Miles (kilometers) or Months ITEM the following conditions: Maintenance Services”...
Page 196 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Schedule /I Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of WHAT TO SERVICE WHEN TO PERFORM the driving conditions specified in Miles (kilometers) or Months See “Explanation of Scheduled ITEM Schedule I apply. (whichever occursjirst).
Page 197 The services shown chart this 75,000 miles (125 000 km) should performed after 75,000 miles (125 000 the same intervals.
Page 198 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ITEM (Cont.) NO. SERVICE Explanation of Scheduled ITEM Cooling System Service* NO. SERVICE Maintenance Services Drain, flush and refill the system Chassis Lubrication Lubricate with new or approved recycled Following are explanations of the services the transaxle shift linkage, coolant conforming to GM listed in Schedule I and Schedule 11.
Page 199 ITEM ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE SERVICE NO. SERVICE Transaxle Service Change Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*- Valve Clearance Adjustment” the fluid in the transaxle and Replace every 30,000 miles The valve clearance should be differential every 15,000 miles (50 000 km) or more often adjusted to factory specifications.
Page 200 Maintenance Schedule Section 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 Section At Each Fuel Fill is important for you or a service station attendant to pertorm these underhood checks at each fuel...
Page 201 At least Once a Month CHECK WHAT OR SERVICE Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on the inside of the glove box door. See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
Page 202 Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.) Once At least a Year CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE Key Lock Cylinders Starter Switch 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake.
Page 203 At Least Once Year (CONI) WHAT TO DO Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI (Automatic Transaxle) 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. (See “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
Page 204 Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.) At Least Once a Year (CONT.) CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE .202...
Page 205 Maintenance Schedule Section 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 206 Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections (Cont.) INSPECTION WHAT SHOULD BE DONE OR SERVICE Brake System Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, Inspection cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition.
Page 207 Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubr *icants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM Dealer. USAGE FLUlDlLUBRlCANT Engine Oil API service SH or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the proper viscosity. The “SH” designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SH/CD,”...
Page 208 Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids Lubricants & (Cont.) FLUlDlLUBRlCANT USAGE Automatic Transaxle Engine oil. Shift Linkage Floor Shift Linkage Engine oil. Clutch Linkage Pivot Lithium base grease. Points Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of Chassis Lubrication NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 209 Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record the service in the columns After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed or Schedule I1 indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed.
Page 210 Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.) ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING .208...
Page 211 ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING...
Page 212 Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.) ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE READING...
Page 213 ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING...
Page 214 Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.) ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING...
Page 215: Customer Assistance Information
Part Customer Assistance Information ........Customer Satisfaction Procedure H e r e you will find out how to .
Page 216 Chevrolet by dialing: with your inquiry prompt attention. However, contact the ChevroletIGeo Customer 1-800-TDD-CHEV (1-800-833-2438)- if you wish to write Chevrolet/Geo, write Assistance Center by calling (TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-222- 1020. In Canada, contact GM 1-800-263-3830.)
Page 217 BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the To file a claim, you will be as ;kec J to adequately addressed, the Customer Chevrolet/Geo Customer Assistance provide your name and address, your Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in Center at 1-800-222- 1020.
Page 218 Canada, in addition to notifying General call us at 1-800-222- 1020 or write: immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Motors of Canada Limited. You may Chevrolet/Geo (NHTSA), in addition to notifying write to: Customer Assistance Center General Motors. P.O. Box 7047...
Page 219 BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty Ihevrolet/Geo is excited to provide the Vehicle Identification Number to retail and retail lease purchasers of ervices of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside 1994 Chevrolet/Geo passenger cars and issistance Center. License plate number light-duty trucks.
Page 220 Service Publications Department arrangements will be administered by truck models in the model year, you can 1908 Cplonel Sam Dr. your Chevrolet/Geo dealership service buy individual PSP’s, such as those which Oshawg, Ontario L1H 8P7 management. Claim amounts should may pertain to particular model.
Page 221 PSP’s pertaining to a current model year Chevrolet/Geo Service Publications car or truck. You can get these by using the order Some PSP’s pertaining to a particular form.
Page 222 Number Form Model Price ....year. The indexes list all PSP’s published by Chevrolet in the model year. 1994 Prizm ST-373-94 TBA* NOTE: Please specify special body or engine types on order form.
Page 223 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM NOTE: Please complete form below (Print or Type) and MAIL TO: Post Office Box 07130, Detroit, Michigan 48207 ORDER TOLL FREE 1-800-78214356 (Monday-Friday 8:OO A.M.-6:00 P.M. EST) VEHICLE MODEL PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION NAME...
Page 224 Notes...
Page 225 ....Ashtray. Front Brakes ..........A B S Ashtray. Rear System Parts. Replacing ......Add-on Electrical Equipment Ashtrays and Lighter System Warning Light ..........Adding Coolant Assist Grips. Passenger Trailer ....
Page 226 To Erase Speed Memory Chemical Paint Spotting ......To Get Out of Compact Disc. To Play a Chevrolet/Geo Roadside . . . To Increase Speed While Using Assistance Program Compact Disc Player. AM/FM .
Page 227 Driving Environment. Your Vehicle Customer Assistance for the Hearing ..........or Speech Impaired (TDD) At Night and the ......
Page 228 ..Instrument Panel. Cleaning the Headlight Highbow Beam Front ............Top of Heater Controls Ashtray ..............Interior Lights Heating Seat ..
Page 229 Manual Lights Paint ..........Door Warning Adjust Mirror Chemical Spotting ..........
Page 230 Roadside Assistance Program. AM/FM Stereo Trunk Lock ......AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Trunk Lock. Remote Chevrolet/Geo ....Compact Disc Player Rocking Your Vehicle to Get Reminder Light. Safety Belt ........
Page 231 Publications Ordering Information. Fluid. Power ........They’re for Everyone Chevrolet/Geo In Emergencies ........Use during Pregnancy Work.
Page 232 ....Trailer. Towing Vehicle Thermostat ..........Transaxle Rocking Tilt Wheel ............. Tilting Seat Cushion Automatic Storage ........... Fluid. Automatic Symbols Tips. Steering ..........Fluid. Manual Towing Your Tips. Ventilation ....
Page 233 Wheels ..Alignment and Tire Balance ....Aluminum ....Replacement .
Page 234: Service Station Information
Service Station Information Hood Release The Delco Freedoms battery needs no water. See Page 162 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Engine Reservoir System Cooling Check and add coolant at the coolant recovery bottle. Dipstick Engine should fluid “FULL” and “LOW” marks. Capacity 13.2 U.S.
Page 236 WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE...

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