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needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs.

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Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Selecting the Right Schedule First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide which schedule to follow:

Using bur Maintenance Schedules This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. These schedules are for vehicles that:

carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s Tire-Loading Information label. See the Index under Loading Your Ehicle. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. use the recommended unleaded fuel. See the Index under Fuel.

Schedule I1 Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the above conditions is true.

Schedule I Is any one of these true for your vehicle? Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures are below freezing. The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in door-to- door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic). You operate your vehicle in dusty areas.

If any one (or more) of these is true for your driving, follow Schedule I.

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Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions:

When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) and outside temperatures remain below freezing. When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation, as in stop-and-go traffic. When operating in dusty ,areas.

Schedule I should also be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.

*An Emission Control Service. b m e US. Environmental Protection Agency

has determined that the failure to pelform this maintenance item will not nullifi the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle use&/ life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record.

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ITEM NO.

TO BE SERVICED

See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Sewices following Schedules I and II.

WHEN TO PERFORM

Miles (kiloineters) or Months (whichever occurs first).

Chassis Lubrication

I Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection*

(ll Transaxle Service

1 Every other oil change. I Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km) or 24 Months.

See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules I and 11.

I 10

I Air Filter Cleaner Replacement*

I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km).

The services shown in this schedule up to 48,OOO miles (80 OOO km) are to be performed after 48,OOO miles at the same intervals. MILES (000) 3 1 6 1 9 1 1 2 1 1 5 1 1 8 1 2 1 1 2 4 1 2 7 1 3 0 1 3 3 1 3 6 1 3 9 1 4 2 1 4 5 1 4 8 KILOMETERS (0001

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Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Schedule I/ Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply.

TO BE SERVICED

See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance

Services following Schedules I and II.

WHEN TO PERFORM

Miles (kilometers) or Months (whichever occursfirst).

I 2

I Chassis Lubrication

I Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) or 12 Months.

I 4

I Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection* Transaxle Service

I Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km) or 24 Months.

See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules I and 11.

(!-Spark

Plug wire Inspection**

F] Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*

I Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km). 1 Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km).

*An Emission Control Service. ~2 The US. Environmental Protection Agency

has determined that the failure to pelform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be pei$ormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record.

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r The services shown in this schedule up to 45,000 miles (75 OOO km) are to be

performed after 45,000 miles at the same intervals. I MILES (000)

KILOMETERS (000)

22.5

7.5

30

15

12.5

37.5

25

50

37.5

62.5

45

75

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Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (cont.) Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule II. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses ITEM NO. SERVICE

ITEM NO.

Engine Oil and Filter Change-Always use SG Energy Conserving 11 oils of proper viscosity. The “ S G ’ designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30), see the Index under Engine Oil. Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front and rear suspension and steering linkage.

the transaxle shift

these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. Note: To determine your engine’s displacement and code, see the Index under Engine Identification.

SERVICE Tire and Wheel Inspection and Rotation-For proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual. See the Index under Eres, Inspection & Rotation. Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If you see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Check for damaged wheels also.

Emission Control Service.

ITEM NO. SERVICE

Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection*- Inspect the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and proper tension. Replace as needed. Cooling System Service*-Drain, flush and refill the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Keep coolant at the proper mixture as specified. See the Index under Coolant. This provides proper freeze protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine operating temperature. Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and neck. To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure test of both the cooling system and the pressure cap. Transaxle Service-For manual transaxles, fluid doesn't require changing. For automatic transaxles, change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:

ITEM NO. SERVICE

In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90" F (32" C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery service.

If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change both the fluid and filter every 100,000 miles (160 0oO km). Spark Plug Replacement*-Replace spark plugs with the proper type. See the Index under Replacement Parts. Spark Plug Wire Inspection* *-Inspect for burns, cracks or other damage. Check the boot fit at the coils and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as needed. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection (2.2L L4 Code 4 engine)" *-Conduct the EGR system service as described in the service manual. To purchase a service manual , see the Index under Service Publications.

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)

ITEM NO. SERVICE 10 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*-Replace every

30,000 miles (50 OOO km) or more often under dusty conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals for your driving conditions.

ITEM NO. SERVICE

11

Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection**- Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails and injection assembly) for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage. Replace parts as needed. Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required.

*An Emission Control Service. ~2 The US. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the fuilure to pe$orm this maintenance item will not nullijE the emission warranty or

limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle usefirl life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance sewices be per$ormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record.

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Section B: Owner Checks & 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 D.

At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.)

CHECK

OR SERVICE Engine Oil Level

Engine Coolant Level Check

Windshield Washer Fluid Level if necessary.

WHAT TO DO

further details.

1 Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See the Index under Engine Oil for

coolant mix if necessary. See the Index under Coolant for further details. Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid

the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery tank or surge tank and add the proper

See the Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for further details.

At Least Once a Month

CHECK

OR SERVICE

WHAT TO DO

Tire Inflation

Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See the Index under fires for further details.

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Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks & Services (Cont.) At Least Twice a Year

CHECK

OR SERVICE Hydraulic Clutch

WHAT TO DO

Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See the Index under Hydraulic Clutch. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired at once. System Inspection

CHECK

OR SERVICE

At Least Once a Year I Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, headlight door assemblies (if equipped), fuel door, trunk, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware. Section D tells you what to use.

Key Lock Cylinders Body Lubrication

WHAT TO DO

I CAUTION

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see the Index under Parking Brake 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. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in N (Neutral), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.

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CHECK

OR SERVICE

Interlock-BTSI (Automatic Transaxle

Steering Column Lock

WHAT TO DO

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. It should be parked on h

level surface.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see the I d a under Parking Brake if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. 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 P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.

While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to Luck in each shift lever position.

With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in P (Park). With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in R (Reverse).

On vehicles with a key release lever, try to turn the key to Lock without pressing the lever. The key should turn to Lock only with the key lever depressed. On all vehicles, the key should come out only in Lock.

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At Least Once a Year (CONT:)

WHAT TO DO

CHECK

~~

OR SERVICE Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle P (Park) Mechanism When Check

you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin

A injured and property could be damaged. Make in case it begins to roll. Be ready to

to move. You or others could be sure there is room in front of your vehicle )ly the -gular brake at onc - Thould the vehicle begin to

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.

To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the transaxle in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.

I care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.

At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take

Underbody Flushing

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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.

INSPECTION OR

SERVICE

Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Exhaust System Inspection

Throttle Linkage Inspection

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE

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 hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. 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 the Index under Engine Exhaust. Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, 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. NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced. Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong with the brake system. See the Index under Brake System Warning Light. If your anti-lock brake system warning light stays on, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake system. See the Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.

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Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants

NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.

USAGE

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Parking Brake Guides

Power Steering System Manual Transaxle ~~ Automatic Transaxle

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FWID/WBRICANT

GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving II oils of the proper viscosity. The “SG” designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see the Index under Engine Oil. A 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Delco Supreme ll@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid.

Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347) or equivalent.

Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent. GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884) or equivalent. Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349) or equivalent. DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345881).

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USAGE

Key Lock Cylinders

Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. l2345l20), synthetic SAE SW-30 engine oil or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).

FUIID/LUBRICANT

No. 1052497 or equivalent. Engine oil.

Manual Transaxle Shift Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB or GM Part Linkage Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage Clutch Linkage Pivot Engine Points Chassis Lubrication

Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.

oil.

Windshield Washer GM Solvent

Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.

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Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Conr.)

USAGE

FWID/LUBRICANT

Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring

Anchor

b. Release Pawl

Hood and Door Hinges, Fuel Door Hinge, Rear Compartment Lid Hinges, Wagon Tailgatt Hinge, Rear Folding Seat Weatherstrips

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a. Engine oil.

b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB

or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.

Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109).

Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).

lee the Index under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

Section E: Maintenance Record

After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule

DATE

ODOMETER

SERVICED BY

READING

I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.

I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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MAINTENANCE

PERFORMED

Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.)

DATE

ODOMETER READING

SERVICED BY

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Part 8 Customer Assistance Information

H e r e you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance . This part also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects .

Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 BBB MediatiodArbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfacion Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet. Normally, any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s Sales or Service Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:

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STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Complaints can often 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 Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands, call 1-809-763-13U. In all other overseas locations, contact GM International Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-416-644-4112.

For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative:

Your name, address, telephone number Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate attached to the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern

When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealership’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern.

We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Chevrolet, write to:

United States Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

A listing of all Chevrolet offices and offices outside the U.S. which can assist you can also be found in the warranty booklet.

Customer Assistance For the Hearing or Speech lmpaired To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, Chevrolet has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-TDD-CHEV. (TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

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GM Parficipation In Better Business Bureau MediationArbitmtion Program* Our experience has shown that the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this part has been very successful in achieving customer satisfaction. However, if you have not been substantially satisfied, Chevrolet wants you to be aware of GM’s voluntary participation in a no-charge mediatiodarbitration program called BBB AUTO LINE. This program is administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus through local Better Business Bureaus. The program can resolve individual disputes involving vehicle repairs and the interpretation of your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

We prefer that you not resort to BBB AUTO LINE until after a final decision is made under the Customer Satisfaction Procedure. However, you may file a claim at any time by contacting your local Better Business Bureau (BBB) at the following toll-free number: 1-800-955-5100. For further information about filing a claim, you may also write to:

BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203

In order to file a claim, you will have to provide your name and address, the vehicle identification number (VIN) of your vehicle, and a statement of the nature of your complaint. BBB staff may try to help resolve your dispute through mediation. If mediation is not successful, or if you do not wish to participate in mediation, eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator at an informal hearing. The arbitrator will render a decision in your case, which you may accept or reject. If you accept a valid arbitrator decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute settlement process should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file your complaint to the time a

Whatever your preference may be, remember that if you are unhappy with the results of BBB AUTO LINE, you can still go to court because an arbitrator's decision is binding on GM but not on you, unless you accept it. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age/mileage and other factors. For further information concerning the program, call the BBB at 1-800-955-5100. You may also call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center.

* ?his program may not be available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your warranty booklet. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program.

** Some states may require that you$le a claim with BBB AUKI LAVE before resorting to state-operated procedures (including court).

decision is rendered '(or 47 days if you did not first contact your dealer or Chevrolet) . We encourage you to use this program before or instead of resorting to the courts. We believe it offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is fast, free of charge, and informal (lawyers are not usually present, although you may retain one at your expense if you choose). Arbitrators make decisions based on the principles of fairness and equity, and are not required to duplicate the functions of :ourts by strictly applying state or federal law. If you wish to go to court, however, we do not require that you first File a claim with BBB AUTO LINE** unless state law provides otherwise.

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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 Washington, D.C. 20590

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

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Repofling 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

Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write:

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

In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:

General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

Chevrolet 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 1993 Chevrolet/Geo, your membership in Roadside Assistance is free.

24-Hour Roadside Assistance Number 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. The following services are available:

Towing Locksmith Tire repair Glass replacement Rental car or taxi Additional services as necessary

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:

Vehicle Identification Number License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage Description of problem

*In Canada, please consult your GM dealer regarding availability of Roadside Assistance.

Please refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure inside your owner information portfolio for full program details.

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Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks. Your Chevrolet dealer or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle.

4 Service Publicatz'ons Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications and Indexes as described below is applicable only in the fifty U.S. states (and the District of Columbia) and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg). In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writing to:

General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

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Chevrolet regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Chevrolet products. Chevrolet monitors product performance in the field. We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better. Now, you can get these bulletins too. Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensive repairs which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better.

Individual PSP’S If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s issued by Chevrolet for all car or truck models in the model year, you can buy individual PSP’s, such as those which may pertain to a particular model. To do this, you will first need to see our index of PSP’s. It provides a variety of information. Here’s what you’ll find in the index and how you can get one:

What bu’ll Find in the Index A list of all PSPs published by Chevrolet in a model year (1989 or later). PSP’s covering all models of Chevrolet cars or light trucks (less than l0,OOO pounds (4 536 kg) G V W R ) are listed in the same index. Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSP’s you may want. Price information for the PSP’s you may want to buy.

How bu Can Get an Index Indexes are published periodically. Most of the PSPs which could potentially apply to the most recent Chevrolet models will be listed in the most recent publication for that model year. This means you may want to wait until the end of the model year before ordering an index, if you are interested in buying PSP’s pertaining to a current model year car or truck. Some PSP’s pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published in later years, and these would be listed in the later year’s index. When you order an index for a model year that is not over yet, we’ll send you the most recently published issue. Check the ordering form for indexes for earlier model years.

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How You Can Get an Index (CONT.) Cut out the ordering form, fill it out, and mail it in. We will then see to it that an index is mailed to you. There is no charge for indexes for the 1989-1993 model years. Toll-F’ree Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering form for an index, just call toll-free and we’ll be happy to send you one. Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address. The number to call is 1-800-551-4123.

A Very Important Reminder These PSP’s are meant for technicians. They are not meant for the “do-it- yourselferl’ Technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job quickly and safely.

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Adding

Brake Fluid ............ .222. 252 Electrical Equipment .......... 247 Engine Coolant . . . . . . .217. 250. 252 Engine Oil ......... .206. 250. 252 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid . . . . .2l5. 252 Power Steering Fluid . .220. 251. 252 Transaxle Fluid Autornatic . . . . . . . . .213. 250. 252 Manual . . . . . . . . . . .2l5. 250. 252 Windshield Washer Fluid . . . . . . . 220 Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . .209. 256 Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Alcohol. Driving Under the Influence of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Alcohol in Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Removing ................... 186 Antenna ...................... 122 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . .216. 250. 252 Anti-Lock Brake System ......... 134 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Ashtrays and Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 AM/FM Stereo Radio . . . . . . . . . . 112 AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Care of Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . 121 Radio Reception. Understanding . . 121 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt

(see Safety Belts) Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . .213, 250, 252 Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock . . . 61 Checking Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Shifting ...................... 60 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Battery ...................... 223 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .167. 223 Battery Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Blizzard. Caught In a . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Block Heater. Engine . . . . . . . . .59. 208 Blowout. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Brake Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221. 252 Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Parking ...................... 66 Pedal Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Rear ....................... -136 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 . . . 135 Wear Indicators-Front Brakes Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . 100 Brake-Transaxle Shift

Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Brakes. Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Braking ....................... 132 Braking In Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . 137 Braking Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Break-In. New Vehicle Normal Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Buckling Up (see Safety Belts) Bulb Replacement

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224. 253 Taillight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225. 253

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Capacities & Specifications . . . . . . 250 Carbon Monoxide in Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70. 71. 159

Cassette Tape Player (see Audio Systems) Center Console Ashtray ........... 87 Center Passenger Position ......... 32 Chains. Tire .............. .192. 236 Changing a Flat Tire ............ 184 Charging System Warning Light . . . -100 “Check Engine” Light ........... 102 “Check Gages” Light ............ 103 Checking Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Engine Coolant ............... 217 Engine Oil Level ............. 205 Hydraulic Clutch .............. 215 Power Steering Fluid ........... 219 Safety Belt Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Transaxle Fluid Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Checking Things Under the Hood . . . 201 Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . 245 Child Restraints ................. 35 Children and Safety Belts ..... .33. 43

Cigarette Lighter ................ 87 Circuit Breakers 8z Fuses ........ 247 City Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Cleaner. Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209. 256 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Antenna .................... 122 Bumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Cassette Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Compact Discs ............... 122 Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Glass ....................... 241 Inside of Your Chevrolet ....... 237 Instrument Panel ............. 240 Leather and Vinyl ............ 240 Outside of Your Chevrolet . . . . . . 241 Safety Belts ................. 240 ScotchgardTMFabric Protection . . 239 Special Problems ............. 239 Textured-Surhce Bumper Coven . . 242 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . 245 Warnings .. .236. 237. 238. 240. 243 Waxing ..................... 243 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 White Sidewall Tires . . . . . . . . . . 243 Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Clock. Setting the ............... 111 Clutch. Hydraulic Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .215. 252 Checking Fluid .............. -215 Comfort Controls Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . 107 Climate Control System ........ 106 Ventilation ................... 110 Compact Disc Player (see Audio Systems) Compact Spare Tire ............. 191 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Convenience Net ................ 54 Convex Outside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Checking & Adding .. .217. 250. 252 Low Coolant Warning Light . . . . . 97 Proper Mixture to Use ......... 216 Safety Warnings About . . . .174. 176. 177. 1781 179. 217. 218. 219

Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Cup Holder .................... 87 Curves. Driving on ............. 138 Customer Assistance Information ... 281

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Daytime Running Lights ........ -80 Dead Battery: What to Do ........ 164 Defects. Safety (see Safety Defects) Defensive Driving .............. 128 Defogger. Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . 109 Defogging Your Windows .... .106. 109 Defrosting .................... 108 Dome Light .................... 82 Door Locks .................... 49 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65. W4 Driver Position .................. 23 Driving ....................... 123 At Night .................... 143 City ........................ 149 Controlling a Skid ............. 142 Defensively ................. -128 Drunken .................... 129 Freeway .................... 150 Hill and Mountain ............ 154 In a Foreign Country . . . . . . . . . . 199 In Fog, Mist and Haze . . . . . . . . . 148 In the Rain .................. 145 Long Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 On Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Passing ..................... 140

Through Deep Standing Water .... 58 Winter Driving ............... 157 Drunken Driving ............... 129

Easy-Entry Seat ................ 15 Electrical Equipment. Adding ..... 247 Emergencies. Braking ........... 137 Emergencies on the Road . . . . . . . . . 164 Emergencies. Steering in . . . . . . . . . 139 Emergency Starting ............. 164 Emergency Towing .............. 169 Engine Block Heater . . . . . . . . .59, 208 Engine Coolant (see Coolant) Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Engine Identification ........ .56. 246 Engine Oil .................... 205 Additives ................... 207 Checking & Adding . . . . . . . . . . .205. 250. 252 Crankcase Capacity ........... 250 Disposing of Used Oil . . . . . . . . . 209 Energy Conserving . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208. 256

Gage (see Coolant)

Pressure Gage ................. 99 Warning Light ................ 98 When to Change .............. 208 Engine Overheating ............. 174 Engine Specifications ............ 255 Engine, Starting ................. 56 Automatic Transaxle ........... 57 Manual Transaxle .............. 57 Ethanol in Gasoline ............. 198 Exhaust Dangerous Gas in . . . . . . . . . .70, 159 Parking with the Engine Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 71 Expectant Mothers, Use of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Expressway Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Extender. Safety Belt ............ -44 Exterior Appearance

(see Appearance Care)

Fabric Cleaning (see Appearance Care) Fan Warnings .......... .166. 167. 175 Filling the Fuel Tank ....... .200. 251 Filter. Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . .208, 250. 256 Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . 164

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Flash-to-Pass ................... 81 Flat Tire ...................... 184 Flooded Engine ................. 58 Fluid Brake ................. .221. 252 Capacities ................... 250 Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . .2l5. 252 Power Steering ...... .219. 251. 252 Transaxle Automatic . . . . . . . . .211. 250. 252 Manual .......... .2l3. 250. 252 Windshield Washer ....... .220. 252 Fluids & Lubricants ............. 252 Fog. Driving in ................. 148 Folding Rear Seats ............... l5 Freeway Driving ................ 150 French Language Manual .......... 2 Fuel ......................... 197 Alcohol in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197. 251 Exhaust Warnings .............. 70 Filling Your Tank . . . . . . . . .200. 251 Fuels with Alcohol . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Gage ........................ 96 In Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Requirements ................ 197

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Fuse Usage ................... 248 Fuses & Circuit Breakers ......... 247

G a i e s Coolant Temperature ........... 97 Fuel ........................ 96 Oil Pressure .................. 99 Tachometer ................... 95 Gasoline ...................... 197 Gasoline Tank. -Filling Your ............. .200. 251 Gas Station Information .......... 304 Gear Positions

(see Shlfing the Transaxle)

Gearshift Lever (see Shifting the Transaxle) Glove Box .................... i., . 53 Graphic Equalizer (see Audio Systems)

Halogen Bulbs ........... .224. 253 Hazard Warning Flashers ........ -164 Head Restraints ................. 13

Headlight & Taillight. Removing and Replacing .......... .224. 225. 253 Headlights ..................... 78 Flash-to-Pass .................. 81 High-Low Beam Changer ........ 81 Instrument Panel Intensity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 “On” Reminder ............... 79 Replacement Bulb ... .224. 225. 253 Wiring ..................... 249 Heater (see Comfort Controls) Heater. Engine Block ........ .59. 208 High Beams ............... .81. 144 Highway Hypnosis .............. 153 Hill and Mountain Roads ......... 154 ........... .a. 155 Hills. Parking on Hood Release .................. 201 Engine .................... 174 Horn ......................... 72 Hot Engine. Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174. 202 How to Use this Manual ........... 6 Hydraulic Clutch .......... .2l5. 252 Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Warning. Overheated

Ignition

Identification Number. Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56. 246 Idling Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . .68. 71 If You're Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow . . . . . . . . 192 Key ......................... 48 Key Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Positions ..................... 55 Illuminated Entry System . . . . . . . . . . 50 Indicator Lights (see Warning Lights) Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints) Inflation. Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Instrument Panel Wming'Lights . . . . 96 Intermittent Windshield Wipers . . . . . 83

J ack.

185 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

....................

K e y Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Keys .......................... 48

Lane Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 23 Front ..................... 23. 27 Rear ........................ 28 Use by Children . . . . . . . . . . . .33. 43 Latches. Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Liftgate Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Lock ........................ 52 Lock Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Lighter ........................ 87 Lights Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . 80 Dome/Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Instrument Panel Intensity Control . . . 81 Rear Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Removing & Replacing Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . .224, 225, 253 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225. 253 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Loading Your Vehicle . . . . . . . .91. 227

Locks ......................... 49 Long Distance Driving . . . . . . . . . . 152 Low Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Low Oil Pressure Warning . . . . . . . . 98 Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . 259 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . 102 Manual Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Manual Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Manual Transaxle Adding Fluid . . . . . . . .215. 250, 252 Checking Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Shifting ..................... 64 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Master Cylinder. Brake . . . . . . . . . . 221 Methanol in Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Mileage Indicator

Mirrors

(see Odometer & Speedometer) Convex Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Inside Manual Day/Night ....... 85

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Manual Adjust ................ 85 Manual Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 86 Mountain Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Owner Checks & Services . . . . . . . . 271 Owner’s Manual. How to Use . . . . . . . 6

N e w Vehicle Break-In Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Night Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

(see Fuel Requirements)

Octane Requirements Odometer & Speedometer . . . . . . . . . 94 Oil. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Pressure Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Quality ..................... 206 Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Used Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -209 When to Add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 When to Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Oil Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Operation of Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 85 Overheated Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Overheated Engine Coolant Warning Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

E i n t Spotting. Chemical . . . . . . . . . 245 Park. Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . .60. 67 Parking On Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60. 155 Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . 70 Torque Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . .157. 251 With the Engine

(see Appearance Care)

Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60. 68. 71 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Passenger Belts (see Safety Belts) Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77. 140 Polishing and Waxing Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Power Steering Fluid . . . . .219. 251. 252 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 72 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts During ...................... 27 Problems on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Publications (see Service Publications)

Switch .....................

Power Window Lock-out

(see Overheated Engine)

Radiator Overheating Radiator Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Radio (see Audio Systems) Reading Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides .... 30 Rear Seat. Split Fold-Down . . . . . . . . 15 Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Rear Window Defogger . . . . . . . . . . 109 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Replacement Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . -248 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Replacement. Windshield Wiper . . . 227 Replacing Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Replacing Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Replacing Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 286 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -35 Restraints. Child Road Signs .................... 124 Color ...................... 124 Shape ...................... 125 Symbols .................... 126 Traffic Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Your Own Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 . . . . . . . . 154 Roads. Hill and Mountain

Rocking Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Stuck. If You Are . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Roof Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Rotation. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

S afety Belts .................... 17 Adults ....................... 22 Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . 23 Care ....................... 240 Center Passenger Position . . . . . . . 32 Checking .................... 45 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33. 43 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Child Restraints-How to Install Them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Cleaning .................... 240 Driver Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Extender ..................... 44 How to Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Passenger Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Pregnancy, Use During . . . . . . . . . . 27 Rear Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . 45

Questions & Answers . . .21. 25. 44. 45

Child Restraints.

Right Front. Adult Passenger . . . . 27 Smaller Children and Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 TopStrap .................... 36 Torn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Twisted ..................... 26 Vehicles First Sold in Canada . . . . 23 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .18. 22 Why You Should Wear Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Safety Defects. Reporting . . . . . . . . 286 Scheduled Maintenance Services . . 262 Seat Belts (see Safety Belts) Seat Controls

Easy-Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Manual 4-Way Adjustable . . . . . . . 14 Manual Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Manual Reclining Seatback . . . . . . 12 Seat. Split Fold-Down Rear . . . . . . 15 Seats. Split Folding. Rear Wagon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Service Parts Identification Label ...................... 246 Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Service Publications Order Form . . 291 Service Station Information . . . . . . 304

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Setting the Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . 95 Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65. 101 Shifting Into P (Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Shifting Out of P (Park) . . . . . . . . . . 69 Shifting the Transaxle Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Signaling Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . .73, 127 Signs. Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Skidding ...................... 142 Snow or Ice. Driving On . . . . . . . . . 158 Snowstorm. If You’re Caught in a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Sound Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . 111 Sound Systems (see Audio Systems) Spare Tire. Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Specifications & Capacities . . . . . . 250 Speed Control (see Cruise Control) Speedometer & Odometer . . . . . . . . . 94 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Stains. Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Starting Your Vehicle if the Battery

is Dead (see Jump Starting)

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Steering

In Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Tips ........................ 138 Steering Wheel. Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Stereo Sound Systems (see Audio Systems) Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Stuck. If You Are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Sunroof ....................... 88 Sun Visors ..................... 86

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Taillight Bulb Replacement. . . .225. 253 Tape Player (see Audio Systems) Technical Facts & Specifications

Bulbs ...................... 253 Electrical Equipment. Add-on . . . 247 Fluid Capacities & Types . . .250, 252 Fuses & Circuit Breakers . . . . . . -247 Service Parts Identification Label ..................... 246 (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56. 246 Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Vehicle Identification Number

102

Theft ......................... 53 Thermostat .................... 219 Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Time. Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Buying New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -232 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192. 236 Flat. Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Inflation .................... 230 Inspection & Rotation . . . . . . . . . . 231 Loading .................... 230 Pressure .................... 230 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Spare. Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . -231 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 234 When to Replace Wheels . . . . . . . 234 Winter Driving and Tires . . .157. 236 Top Strap ...................... 36 Torque Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Towing Your Chevrolet . . . . . . . . . . 169 Traffic Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Transaxle. Automatic

(see Automatic Transaxle)

Transaxle. Manual

(see Manual Transaxle) Transmission. Automatic

(see Automatic Transaxle)

(see Manual Transaxle)

Transmission. Manual Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Trunk ......................... 51 Trunk Cargo Anchors . . . . . . . . . . 54 Trunk Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . 54 Trunk/Liftgate

Release, Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Turn Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . -73 Turn SignaYHeadlight Beam Lever . . . 73 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Headlight High/Low Beam . . . . . . 81 Turn & Lane Change Indicator . . . 73

Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Upshift Indicator Light . . . . . . . .65. 101 Urban Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Vehicle Damage Warnings . . . . . . . . . 7 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................. .56. 246 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . .91. 227 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Vehicles First Sold in Canada . . . . . . 23 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . .106. 108. 110 VIN ...................... 56. 246 Visor Vanity Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Wagon Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Liftgate Ajar Light ............ 102 Liftgate Lock ................. 52 Liftgate Release Button ......... 52 Rear Compartment Light ........ 82 Roof Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Taillight Bulb Replacement . . .225, 253 Warning Flashers. Hazard . . . . . . . . 164

Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . 101 Battery ..................... lo0 Brake ...................... 100 Charging System .............. lo0 Check Coolant ................ 97 Check Engine ................ 102 Check Gages ................. 103 Liftgate Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Low Coolant .................. 97 Oil ......................... 98 Safety Belt ............... .18, 22 Upshift Indicator .......... .65, 101 Washer. Windshield . . . . . .84.220, 252 Weight Gross Axle Rating (GAWR) ..... 227 Gross Vehicle Rating (GVWR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Tire Balance ................. 234

Wheel Alignment and

Wheel Covers. How to Remove .... 188 Wheel Nuts ................... 188 Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . .190. 251 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Windows Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72. 249 Standard ..................... 71 Windshield Washer ..... .84. 220. 252 Windshield Washer Fluid . . .84. 220. 252 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . .83. 249 Cleaning .................... 241 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Driving On Snow or Ice . . . . . . . . 158 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Deep Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Blizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Wrecker Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

If You’re Caught in a

Service Station Information

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Battery /

The Delco Freedom@ battery needs no water. See Page 223

Transaxle Fluid /

Automatic: See Page 211 Manual: See Page 213

See Tire-Loading Information label on the driver’s door. See Page 230

e Tirt .

Compact Spare: 60 psi (42G &a) See Page 191

See Page 197

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