1997 Chevrolet Astro Owners Manual

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for lealung. (See footnote * *.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

El Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)

0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).

0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32 O C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).

(Continued)

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I Long Trip/Highwav Maintenance Schedule 1 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)

0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.

37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

17 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

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SERVICED B Y

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1,ong Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)

0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90” F (32°C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and*filter every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).

I7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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II,ongTriplHighway Maintenance Schedule I 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

0 Check readfiont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 17 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) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote * * .)

0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean

and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:

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- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.

Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)

0 Replace air cleaner filter. 13 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

An Emission Control Service.

or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)

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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) ISERVICED

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

I DATE

BY: I

75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote ** .)

0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or higher.

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- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 30,000 miles (50 000 km). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

I DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

ISERVICED

BEI

82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. .

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

El Check readfiont axle fluid level and add fluid

as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

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90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).

CJ Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32 O C ) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).

delivery service.

Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)

CI Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.

El Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

Cl Lubricate chassis components (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)

0 Check readfkont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) El Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

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An Emission Control Service.

100,000 Miles (I66 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (Pcv) valve. An Emission Control Sewice.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED

BY:

150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.

DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY

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 Part D. At Each Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to per&orm these underhood checks at each fuel fill.

Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details.

Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@ coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the if windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index for further details. At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See “Tires” in the Index for further details.

Cassette Deck Service Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems’’ in the Index for further details.

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At Least %ice 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. If your vehicle has a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt and built-in child restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built-in child restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts or harness straps replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades, Cleaning” in the Index.

Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See “Automatic Transmission’’ in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door hinges, the body hood, fuel door and rear compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove box and console doors, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.

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Starter Switch Check

I A 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.

Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check

A 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. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking

Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.

3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter

should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service.

1.

2.

3.

Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 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. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.

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Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. 0 To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.

0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:

With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.

Ignition Ransmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. 0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift

lever is in PARK (P).

0 The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check

I A CAUTION:

When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.

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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 dealership’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a GM service manual. See “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.

Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions ‘which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables.

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Drive Axle Service Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary. Oil the control lever pivot point and all exposed control linkage. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation.

Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.

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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. I USAGE

FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index. 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM (silicate-free) antifreeze. See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index. GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill.

or

- _

Engine Coolant

Coolant Supplement Sealer

USAGE

FLUIDLUBRICANT

System

Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).

Brake Fluid Hydraulic Brake

Parking Brake Chassis lubricant (GM Part Cable Guides

No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid System

(GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent).

Automatic DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders

Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Chassis lubricant (GM Part

Chassis Lubrication No. 1052497 or equivalent)

or

lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

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I USAGE Front Wheel Bearings

Differential, Front and Rear Axle

I Transfer Case

Windshield Washer Solvent

FLUIDLUBRICANT

Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI ## 2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 105 1344 or equivalent). Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 105227 1) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant. DEXRON@-111 Automatic Transmission Fluid. GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.

I USAGE Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges

FLUIDLUBRICANT Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI ## 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM ~ Weatherstrip Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). Conditioning See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

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Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.

Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.

Maintenance Record

ODOMETER READING

SERVICED BY

MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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Maintenance Record

MAINTENANCE

PERFORMED

READING DATE

SERVICED

ODOMETER

BY

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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects.

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Customer Satisfaction Procedure Address for Writing to Chevrolet/Geo Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program Phone Number for Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation BBB Autoline Information

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Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Reporting Safety Defects to Canada Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service Publications in Canada How to Order Service Publications Order Form for Service Publications

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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. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, Service or Parts Manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager.

STEP TWO -- 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). For help outside of the United States and Canada, call the following numbers as appropriate:

In Mexico: (525) 625-3256 In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)

In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-41 35 (English) or 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish) In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-01 22 In all other Caribbean countries: (809) 763-13 15 In other overseas locations, call GM North American Export Sales in Canada at: (905) 644-41 12.

... .:.

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Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices. When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. Customer Assistance for Text 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 Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV. (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 Your name, address, home and business

telephone numbers

0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available

from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.)

0 Dealership name and location 0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage 0 Nature of concern We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Chevrolet, address your inquiry to:

Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047

In Canada, write to:

General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1 H 8P7

Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program

To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1997 Chevrolet/Geo, membership in Roadside Assistance is free.

Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers. Roadside membership is free, however some services may incur costs. Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer, Basic Care and Courtesy" Cure: 0 Toll-free number, 1-800-CHEV-USA e Free towing for warranty repairs 0 Basic over-the-phone technical advice

Available dealer services at reasonable costs (ie., wrecker services, locksmith/key service, glass repair, etc.)

ROADSIDE Courtesy" Care PROVIDES:

Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above) Plus: FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer from a legal roadway) FREE LocksmithKey Service (when keys are lost on the road or locked inside) FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road) FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road) FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on the road)

Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1997 Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer for details.) Note: Courtesy Cure is available to Retail and Retail Lease Customers operating 1997 and newer Chevrolet/Geo vehicles for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), 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. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care at any time.

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. For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to give to the advisor: 0 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Please refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure inside your owner information portfolio for full program details. Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.

License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle location

0 Telephone number where you can be reached 0 Vehicle mileage 0 Description of problem

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0 Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation is not part

of the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet/Geo reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time without notification.

0 For additional program details, contact your

Chevrolet/Geo dealer.

Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 2 1 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Chevrolet will reimburse up to $30/day for documented transportation you receive. For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. The Roadside Assistance program is available only in the United States and Canada. In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation.

Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail purchasers of 1997 Chevrolet/Geo passenger cars and light duty trucks (please see your selling dealer for details). Courtesy Transportation includes:

One way shuttle ride for any warranty repair completed during the same day. Up to $30 maximum daily vehicle rental allowance for any overnight warranty repair up to five days, OR

0 Up to $30 maximum daily cab, bus or other

transportation allowance in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to five days, OR Up to $10 daily fuel allowance for rides provided by another person (i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to five days. Note: All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your Chevrolet/Geo dealer service management, Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs.

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GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. 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 arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful. There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements, Chevrolet voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE.

BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the following address:

BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203- 1804 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100

To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a statement of the nature of your complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors.

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We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. 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 1-800-955-5 100 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.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:

NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Wslshington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:

Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario KlG 352

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Section 9 Index

2-52 4-30 1-27 1-33 1-3 1 1-29 1-29

Accessory Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add-on Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How Does it Restrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How it Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 What Makes it Intlate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 I When Should it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 AirCleanerFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Air Conditioning Refrigerants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-67 Alignment and Balance. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna. Fixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti-Lock

6-57 3-30 6-25

2.22. 6.23

1.28. 2.61

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.64. 4.7

4-7

Anti.Theft. Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appearance Care Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-26 6-50 6-59 8-9 2-50

Audio Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic

3-28 3-9

Transmission Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Transmission Operation ........................ 2-19 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LockingRear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-24 2-22 6-25

Axle

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-36 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Wdrnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BBB Auto Line 8-9 Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Brake

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 PedalTravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 Replacing System Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63 Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Transmission Shift Interlock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34 9-1

Brakes. Anti-Lock ............................... Braking ........................................ Braking in Emergencies ........................... Break.In. New Vehicle BTSICheck ................................... Bulb Replacement .............................. .......................... Built-in Child Restraint

4-7 4-6 4-9 .......................... 2- 15 7-45 6-36 1-44

Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-7 Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-67 Carbon Monoxide ..... 2.27.2.28.2.30.4.27.4.34. 4.35 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 Cassette Deck Service ........................... 7-43 Cassette Tape Player ....................... 3- 11. 3. 13 Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-29 ........................ 1-39 Center Passenger Position Certificatioflire Label .......................... 4-28 ................................. 4-34 Chains. Safety Chains. Tire ................................... 6-50 Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-23 Charging System Light .......................... 2-6 1 Check Gages Light .............................. 2-68 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-65 Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-58 Child Restraints ................. 1.41. 1.42. 1.43. 1-53 Care ....................................... 6-54 Cleaning .................................... 6-54 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55 Securing in the Center Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-59

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1-54 1-53. 1-54 2-50 6-61 6-19

Top Strap ................................... Where to Put Cigarette Lighter ............................... Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... Cleaner. Air Filter .............................. Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ............................ 6-57 Built-in Child Restraint ........................ 6-54 Exterior LampsLenses ........................ 6-55 Fabric ...................................... 6-52 Glass Surfaces ............................... 6-54 Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-51 Instrumentpanel ............................. 6-54 Leather ..................................... 6-53 Outside of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-55 Special Problems ............................. 6-52 Stains ...................................... 6-52 Tires ....................................... 6-57 Vinyl ....................................... 6-53 Wheels ..................................... 6-57 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Clock, Setting the ................................ 3-9 Comfort Controls ................................ 3-2 Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-30 Compact Disc Player ....................... 3-19, 3-24 Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-35 Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6 Convenience Net ............................... 2-49 Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-42 Coolant ....................................... 6-25 Heater, Engine ............................... 2-18 Recovery Tank ............................... 5-16

Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- I5 Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-8 ................................. 2-34 Cruise Control Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Damage. Finish ............................... 6-58 Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-57 Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-38 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 ................................... 5-3 Dead Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- IO. 8- 11 Defects. Reporting Safety Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2 .......................... 3-8 Defogger. Rear Window Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68 Dimensions. Vehicle 2-39 Dome Lamps Door

.................................. Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sliding ..................................... ................................. Drive Position Driver Position ................................. Driving City ........................................ 4-18 Defensive .................................... 4-2 Drunken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Freeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 TnaBlizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

2-6 2-10 2-21 1 - 18

........................... In Foreign Countries 6-4 IntheRain .................................. 4-16 Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 OnCurves ................................... 4-9 On Grades While Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-22 OnSnowandIce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 Throughwater ............................... 4-18 WetRoads .................................. 4-16 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 DrunkenDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Electrical Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . 2- 18. 3-28. 6-60 Electrical System ............................... 6-60 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Coolant Heater ............................... 2-18 Coolant Level Check .......................... 7-43 Cooling System Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66 Cover ...................................... 6-15 Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 OilLevelCheck .............................. 7-43 Overheating ................................. 5-13 Running While Parked ......................... 2-28 Specifications ................................ 6-66 Starting ..................................... 2-17 Temperature Gage ............................ 2-64

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Engineoil .................................... 6-11 Adding ..................................... 6-12 Additives ................................... 6- 14 Checking ................................... 6-11 Pressure Gage ................................ 2-68 Used ....................................... 6-14 Whentochange .............................. 6-14 Exhaust, Engine ....... 2-27,2-28,2-30,4-27,4-34, 4-35 Express-Down Window .......................... 2-29

6-52 6-5

Fabric Cleaning ............................... . ................................ FillingYourTank Fi 1 ter Air Cleaner Replacement ....................... 6-68 Engine Oil Replacement ....................... 6-68 Finish Care .................................... 6-56 Finish Damage ................................. 6-58 FirstGear ..................................... 2-22 Flashers, Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2 Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-23 Fluid Capacities ........................... Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49 Foreign Countries. Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 .. French Language Manual 11 Front

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Axle ....................................... 6-24 Storage Area ................................. 2-42 Towing ................................. 5-9. 5.10 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40

6.66. 6.67

Fuel .......................................... Filling Your Tank .............................. Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Foreign Countries ........................... Regulator ................................... Fuses and Circuit Breakers .......................

6-3 6-5 2-69 6-4 2-18 6-61

G a g e s

Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-64 Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-67 Fuel ....................................... 2-69 Garage Door Opener ............................ 2-45 GAWR ....................................... 4-28 Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 GloveBox .................................... 2-42 Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-28 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-28 .. Guide en Franpis 11 GVWR ....................................... 4-28

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Halogen Bulbs ................................ Hatch Release .................................. Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... Head Restraints ................................. Headlamps ....................................

6-36 2-12 5-2 1-5 2-38 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 OnReminder ................................ 2-38 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61

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Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Heating ........................................ 3-6 High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-32 Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-2 1 Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-22 Hitches. Trailer ................................. 4-34 Hood Checking Things Under ......................... Prop ....................................... Release ...................................... Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydroplaning ..................................

6-7 6-10 6-8 2-31 4-17

2.

Ignition Positions .............................. I 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-44 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 Inspections .................................... 7-47 Brakesystem ................................ 7-48 Drive Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48 Exhaust Systems ............................. 7-47 ...................... Radiator and Heater Hose 7-47 Steering .................................... 7-47 Suspension .................................. 7-47 Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-47 InstrumentPanel ............................... 2-56 Brightness Control ............................ 2-39 Cleaning .................................... 6-54 Cluster ..................................... 2-58 FuseBlock .................................. 6-62 Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39

Jack. Tire .................................... Jump Starting ...................................

5-24 5-3

Keyless Entry System ........................... 2-7 Key Lock Cylinders Service ...................... 7-44 Keys .......................................... 2-2

Labels

CertificationlTire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-60 Tire-Loading information ...................... 4-28 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37 Courtesy .................................... 2-39 Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Interior ..................................... 2-39 On Reminder ................................ 2-38 Latches, Seatback ................................ 1-5 Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running . . . . . . . 2-25 Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50 Lights Air Bag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28, 2-61 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64, 4-7 Brake System Warning ......................... 2-63 ............................. 2-61 Charging System CheckGages ................................ 2-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Safety Belt Reminder ..................... 1 - 13, 2-60 Service Engine Soon 2-65

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4-28

Loading Your Vehicle Locks

........................... Cylinders ................................... 7-44 Door ........................................ 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Key Lock Cylinder Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 PowerDoor .................................. 2-7 Sliding Door Child Security ..................... 2- I I Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-49 Lubrication Service. Body ........................ 7-44 Luggagecarrier ................................ 2-49 ................................ 1-3 Lumbar Controls

Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68 Maintenance Record ............................ 7-5 1 Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7- I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Long Trip/Highway Definition Long Tripmighway Intervals ..................... 7-6 Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7-43 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Short TripKity Definition ....................... 7-5 Short TripKity Intervals ........................ 7-5 Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-58 Maintenance When Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 ...................... Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2-65 ManualFrontSeat ............................... 1-2 .......................... Manual Lumbar Support 1-3 Methanol ...................................... 6-3

Mirrors ....................................... Convex Outside .............................. ..................... Inside Day/Night Rearview Outside ..................................... Visorvanity ................................. MMT ......................................... Model Reference MountainRoads ................................

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2-41 2-42 2-41 2-41 2-52 6-3 vi 4-22

N e t . Convenience .............................. Neutral ....................................... ........................... New Vehicle Break-In Nightvision ...................................

2-49 2-21 2-15 4-15

odometer .................................... 2-59 Odometer. Trip ................................. 2-59 ............................. Off-Road Recovery 4-11 Oil. Engine .................................... 6-11 Opener. Garage Door ............................ 2-45 Outside Mirror ................................. 2-41 .............................. Overhead Console 2-44 Overheating Engine ............................. 5-13 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-43 Owner Publications. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 1 I. 8- 12

Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ Park(P) ...................................... Shifting Into ................................. Shifting Out of ...............................

6-58 2-19 2-24 2-26

Parking

AtNight .................................... 2-14 Brake ...................................... 2-23 BrakeMechanism Check ....................... 7-46 Lots ....................................... 2-14 Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-27 With a Trailer ................................ 4-38 Passing ....................................... 4-12 Payload ....................................... 4-30 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 Power

Accessory Outlet ............................. DoorLocks ................................... Option Fuses ................................ Seat ......................................... Steering ..................................... Steering Fluid ................................ Windows ................................... ............................

2-52 2-7 6-61 1-3 4-9 6-30 2-29 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 5-2 Problems on the Road Publications, Service and Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 1. 8- I2

Radiator ..................................... Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... Radio Reception ................................ Radios ........................................ Rain. Driving In ................................ Reading Lamps ................................ Rear

5- 19 6-29 3-28 3-9 4- 16 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . .

Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Heating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Outside Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ..................... 1-37 SeatAudio .................................. 3-18 Seatpassengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 Storage ..................................... 2-43 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11. 5-12 Window Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Windshield Washer Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49 Recovery Tank. Coolant .......................... 5-16 Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-67 Regulator. Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Removable Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Replacement

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66 Parts ....................................... 6-68 Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-66 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- IO. 8-11 Restraints

Built-in Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child ........................ Head ........................................ 1-5 Replacing Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-66 Systemcheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 2-20

Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Right Front Passenger Position ................ : ... 1-27 Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5 Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-7 ........................... 5-36 Rocking Your Vehicle Rotation. Tires ................................. 6-45

bafety Belt Extender ............................ 1-65 1 - 12 Safety Belts ................................... Adults ...................................... 1-18 ....................................... Care 6-54 Center Rear Passenger Position .................. 1-39 Children .................................... 1-41 Driver Position ............................... 1 - 18 Extender .................................... l-65 1 - 18 How to Wear Properly ......................... Incorrect Usage ......................... 1-63, 1-64 LapBelt .................................... 1-39 Lap-Shoulder ........................... 1 - 18, 1-34 .............................. 1-62 Larger Children Questions and Answers ........................ 1- 17 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-34 Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-34 Reminder Light ......................... 1 - 13, 2-60 Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-62 .................. 1-27 Right Front Passenger Position Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ................... 1-20 Smaller Children and Babies, Cargo Vans .......... 1-43 Smaller Children and Babies, Except Cargo Vans .... 1-4 1 Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-26 WhyTheyWork .............................. 1-13 Safety Chains .................................. 4-34

Safety Defects. Reporting ................... 8- 10. 8- 11 ... Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 111 7-4 Seatback Latches ...................................... Reclining ....................................

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Seats

ManualFront ............................,.... l-2 Manual Lumbar Support ........................ 1-3 Power ...................................... l-3 Rear ........................................ 1-6 Removable Rear ............................... 1-9 Restraint Systems .............................. 1-1 Seat Controls ................................. 1-2 Securing a Child Restraint ................. 1-53, 1-54 Two-WayManual ............................. 1-2 SecondGe ar ................................... 2-21 Service ........................................ 6-2 Bulletins, Ordering ....................... 8-1 1, 8-12 EngineSoonLight ............................ 2-65 Manuals, Ordering ....................... 8- 11, 8- 12 Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-60 Publications, Ordering .................... 8- 11, 8- 12 Work, Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1 Service and Owner Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 11, 8- 12 Service Publications ........................ 8-11, 8-12 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-57 Shifting ....................................... 2-19 Into Park (P) ................................. 2-24 Out of Park (P) ............................... 2-26

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 SIR .......................................... 1-27 Skidding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Sound Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Spare Tire. Compact ............................. 5-35 Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-67 Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Speedometer ................................... 2-59 Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-52 Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-45 Starting Your Engine ............................ 2- 17 Steam ........................................ 5-13 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 In Emergencies ............................... 4- IO Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Wheel. Tilt .................................. 2-31 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 Storage. Vehicle ................................ 6-36 Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36 Sunvisors .................................... 2-51 Sunglasses Storage .............................. 2-48 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Symbols. Vehicle ..................................

Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...................... Tape Player Care ............................... Temperature & Compass Display

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