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0 Section 8 Customer Assistance Infa- mation

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 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

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Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada

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

0 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-41 35

(English) or 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish) In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009

0 In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British

Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0 122 In all other Caribbean countries: (809) 763- 13 15 In other overseas locations, call GM International Product Center 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:

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

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 L1H 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’” Care:

Toll-free number, 1 -800-CHEV-USA Free towing for warranty repairs Basic over-the-phone technical advice Available dealer services at reasonable costs (ie., wrecker services, locksmith/key service, glass repair, etc.)

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ROADSIDE Cuurtesy TM 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 Tor 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 Care 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 OOO km), whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Care services must be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer Service Management. Basic Care and Courtesy Cure 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.

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.

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: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) License plate number

0 Vehicle color 0 Vehicle location

Telephone number where you can be reached

0 Vehicle mileage 0 Description of problem

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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 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.

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. 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 21 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.

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 for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations andor to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to IIliiking 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: 1-800-955-5 100

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 Washington, D.C. 20590

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

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 K1G 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 Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, Michigan 48007-7047

In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

(English)

Ins in Canada

Ordering Service and Owner Pub: Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. The toll-free telephone number for ordering information in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.

1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION

The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out

the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,

or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)

CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO

SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00

TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.

OWNER'S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 5.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 0.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:

Helm, tncorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356

Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Tme For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover)

ORDER TOLL FREE

(NOTE: for Credit Card Holders Only) (Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM EST) FAX Orders Only 1-31 3-865-5927

1-800-782-4356

service. If further mformatlon is needed, write to the address s R own below or call Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow ade uate time for postal 1-800-782-4356. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information wlthln 30 days of delivery. On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied against the orlglnal order.

PUBLICATION FORM PRICE

NUMBER

ITEM DESCRIPTION

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VEHICLE MODEL

NAME

PRICE TOTAL QTym EACH"

Manual

Repair

Portfolio

In

Service Car & Light Truck Unit Transmlsslon

Manual Owner's

1997

Portfolio Without

Manual Owner's

$40.00

1997 1997

$1 5.00

$10.00

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NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent. Mail completed order form to:

HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the above address for quotation.

NAME) (CUSTOMER'S (ATTENTION)

(STREET ADDRESSNO P.O. BOX NUMBERS)

(CITY)

DAYTIME

TELEPHONE

NO.

(ZIP CODE)

GM-CHE-ORD97 Prices are subject

o *L ligation. Allow ample time for delivery.)

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to change without notice and without incurring

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Check or Money Order payable to Helm, Inc. (USA funds

only - do nut send cash.) 0 Mastercard VISA n

Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in US. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. To cover Canadian postage, add $11.50 plus the U.S. order processing.

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0 Section 9 Index

Adapter Kit. CD ............................... 3- 17 AirBag ....................................... 1-22 How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-26 How it Works ................................ 1-24 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Readiness Light ......................... 1-23. 2-68 Servicing ................................... 1-27 What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-25 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-25 Aircleaner .................................... 6-17 ................................ 3-5 Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-64 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-46 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-55 Antenna. Fixed ................................. 3-25 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70. 4-7 Brakes ...................................... 4-7 .............................. 3-2 1 Anti-Theft. Radio ............................... Appearance Care 6-48 Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-57 Arbitration Program .............................. 8-9

Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50 Audio Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Audio Systems .................................. 3-8 Auto-Down Window ............................ 2-32 Automatic Overdrive ............................ 2-22 Automatic Transaxle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Fluid .................................. 6-18. 6-21 GearPositions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Operation ................................... 2-18 Shifting ..................................... 2-18 Park Mechanism Check ........................ 7-45 Starting Your Engine .......................... 2-14

Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69 Charging System Light Jump Starting ................................. 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Replacement. Keyless Entry Saver ...................................... 2-45 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 ................................. BBB Auto Line 8-9 Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Blizzard ...................................... 4-26

Brake

Adjustment .................................. 6-34 Fluid ....................................... 6-31 Master Cylinder .............................. 6-3 1 Parking ..................................... 2-26 PedalTravel ................................. 6-34 Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-34 System Warning Light ......................... 2-69 Trailer ...................................... 4-40 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check .................. 7-44 Wear ....................................... 6-33 Brakes, Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7 Braking ........................................ 4-6 Braking in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10 .......................... Break-In, New Vehicle 2-12 Brightness Control .............................. 2-44 BTSICheck ................................... 7-44 Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-35 Back-up Lamps .............................. 6-38 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ................. 6-39 Dome Lamp ................................. 6-39 RearTurnSignal ............................. 6-37 Taillamp .................................... 6-37 Bypass Switch ................................. 2-60

Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-7 Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-63 ............... 2.27.2.28.4.30. 4.39 Carbon Monoxide

Cassette Deck Service ........................... 7-41 Cassette Tape Player ....................... 3- 10. 3.13 Care ....................................... 3-24 ................................ 3-17 CD Adapter Kit CDCare ...................................... 3-25 CD Player ..................................... 3-17 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........................ 3-21 Center Console Storage Area ...................... 2-48 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-39 Center Rear Passenger Position .................... 1-33 Certification Label .............................. 4-34 ................................. Chains. Safety 4-40 Chains. Tire ................................... 6-48 Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-23 Check Engine Light ............................. 2-73 Check Gages Light .............................. 2-77 Checking Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-48 Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-56 Child Restraints ................................ 1-37 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-39 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-41 Securing in the Passenger Seat Position ........... 1-42 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-42 TopStrap ................................... 1-38 WheretoPut ................................ 1-37 ............................... 2-50 Cigarette Lighter ....................... Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-59 Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-17

Cleaning ...................................... 6-49 AluminumWheels ............................ 6-55 Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Exterior LampLenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 ............................... Glass Surfaces 6-52 Inside of Your Chevrolet ....................... 6-49 ............................. Instrument Panel 6-51 Outside of Your Chevrolet ...................... 6-53 Special Problems ............................. 6-50 Stains ...................................... 6-50 Tires ....................................... 6-55 Vinyl ....................................... 6-51 Wheels ..................................... 6-55 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Climate Control System, Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Climate Control System with Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Clock, Setting the ................................ 3-8 Clutch Fluid, Hydraulic .......................... 6-24 Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1 Compact Disc Adapter Kit ........................ 3-17 ............................. 3-25 Compact Disc Care Player ...................................... 3-17 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........................ 3-21 Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-34 Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6 Convenience Net ............................... 2-49 Convertible Top Cleaning .................................... Installing the Boot ............................ Lowering ................................... Lowering Manually ........................... Operation ...................................

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Raising ..................................... 2-58 Raising Manually ............................. 2-59 ........................... Removing the Boot 2-56 Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-48 Coolant ....................................... 6-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Heater. Engine SurgeTank .................................. 5-16 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ....................... 6-28 Cooling System ................................ 5-16 Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-8 Cruise Control ................................. 2-38 Cupholders .................................... 2-48 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users . . . . . . . . . 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2

Damage. Finish ............................... 6-56 Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-55 . . . . 2-42 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Light Control ................................... Dead Battery 5-3 ........................ Defects. Reporting Safety 8-10 Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Defogger. Rear Window Defogging ..................................... 3-7 Defrosting ..................................... 3-7 ............................ Dimen ions. Vehicle 6-65 ....................... Dolby B Noise Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement .................... 6-39 DoorLocks ..................................... 2-4 Drive. Automatic Transaxle ....................... 2-21 Driver Position ................................. 1-13

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City ........................................ 4-21 Defensive .................................... 4-2 Drunken ..................................... 4-2 Freeway .................................... 4-22 InaBlizzard ................................. 4-28 ........................... In Foreign Countries 6-5 In the Rain .................................. 4- 18 Night ...................................... 4-16 OnCurves .................................. 4-10 On Grades While Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-24 OnSnowandIce ............................. 4-27 Throughwater ............................... 4-20 WetRoads .................................. 4-18 Winter ...................................... 4-26 With a Trailer ................................ 4-40 4-2

DrunkenDriving ................................

E a s y Entry Seat ................................ 1-6 Electrical Equipment. Adding ...... 2-15.2-16.3-23. 6-58 Electrical System ............................... 6-58 Engine .................................. 6-10. 6-11 Coolant ..................................... 6-25 Coolant Heater ............................... 2- 17 Coolant Level Check .......................... 7-41 ..................... 2-72 Coolant Temperature Gage Exhaust ..................................... 2-30 Fuse Block .................................. 6-62 Identification ................................ 6-58 OilLevelCheck .............................. 7-41 Overheating ................................. 5-14 Language Running While Parked ......................... 2-31

Manual

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2.14.2.15. 2.16

Specifications ................................ Starting Your ...................... Engineoil .................................... 6-12 Adding ..................................... 6-13 Additives ................................... 6-16 Checking ................................... 6-13 Used ....................................... 6-16 What To Use ................................. 6-14 When to Change .............................. 6-16 Enhanced Traction System Operation ................ 4-9 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ......... 2.72. 4.9 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ....... 2.71. 4.9 Ethanol ........................................ ETS Active Light ........................... 2.72. 4.9 ......................... 2.71. 4.9 ETS Warning Light Exhaust. Engine ................................

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Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-49 ..................... Fifth Gear. Manual Transaxle 2-24 Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-6 Filter. Air ..................................... 6-17 Finishcare .................................... 6-53 Finish Damage ................................. 6-56 First Gear. Automatic Transaxle .............. 2.21. 2.23 First Gear. Manual Transaxle ...................... 2-24 ......................... Flashers. Hazard Warning 5-2 ............................. 5-23 Flat Tire. Changing Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-48 FOgLmps .................................... 2-43 Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-5 Fourth Gear. Manual Transaxle .................... 2-24 ........................... French 11 1. Front Reading Lamps ............................ 2-45

FrontTowing .................................. Fuel .......................................... Filling Your Tank .............................. Gage ....................................... In Foreign Countries ........................... .......................

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

5-10 6-3 6-6 2-78 6-5 6-59

G a g e s

2.65. 2.67

Engine Coolant Temperature .................... Fuel ....................................... Speedometer ....................... Tachometer .............................

2-72 2-78 2-64.2-65. 2.66

GAWR ....................................... 4-34 Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2- 19 Gear Positions. Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-34 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... .. 4-34 ................................. Guide 11 GVWR ....................................... 4-34 Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-35 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-2 ................................. Head Restraints 1-5 Headlamps .................................... 2-42 Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-36 High/Low Beamchanger ...................... 2-35 OnReminder ................................ 2-42 Wiring ..................................... 6-59 Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Heating ........................................ 3-5 .......................... 2-35 High-Beam Headlamps Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-24

Hitches. Trailer Hood

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4-39 Checking Things Under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Prop ........................................ 6-9 Release ...................................... 6-8 Horn ......................................... 2-32 Hydraulic Clutch ............................... 6-24 Fluid ....................................... 6-24 System Check ................................ 7-42 Hydroplaning .................................. 4-20 Ignition Positions .............................. 2-12 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check .................... 7-44 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Inflation, Tire .................................. 6-41 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ................. 2-46 Inspections Brakesystem ................................ 7-47 Caliper/Knuckle .............................. 7-47 ............................. Exhaust Systems 7-46 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ................... 7-46 Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-46 Steering .................................... 7-46 Suspension .................................. 7-46 Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-46 Installing the Boot .............................. 2-52 InstrumentPanel ............................... 2-62 Brightness Control ............................ 2-44 Cleaning .................................... 6-51 Cluster ................................ 2-64, 2-65 FuseBlock .................................. 6-60 Interior Lamps ................................. 2-44 Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-39 9-5

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

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K e y Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-43 Key Release Button ............................. 2-14 ............................ Keyless Entry System 2-6 Keys .......................................... 2-2 Labels ....................................... 4-33 Certification ................................. 4-34 Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-58 ...................... 4-33 Tire-Loading Information Vehicle Identification Number ................... 6-58 Lamps ........................................ 2-41 Exterior .................................... 2-41 Fog ........................................ 2-43 FrontReading ................................ 2-45 Interior ..................................... 2-44 Map ....................................... 2-45 OnReminder ................................ 2-42 Latches. Seatback ................................ 1-5 Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-28 Lighter ....................................... 2-50 Lights Air Bag Readiness ..... i ................. 1-23. 2-68 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2.70. 4.7 Brake System Warning ......................... 2-69 Charging System ............................. 2-69 CheckEngine ................................ 2-73 CheckGages ................................ 2-77 Enhanced Traction System Active . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.72. 4.9 . . . . . 2.71. 4.9 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light

ETS Active .............................. ETS Warning ............................ Interior ..................................... Low Coolant Warning ......................... Oil Pressure Warning .......................... Passlock TM Warning ........................... Safety Belt Reminder ...................... Up-Shift ...............................

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........................... Cylinders ................................... 7-43 Door ........................................ 2-4 Key Lock Cylinder Service ..................... 7-43 .................................. 2-5 Power Door Rear Door Security ............................. 2-5 Steering Column Lock Check ................... 7-44 Trunk ...................................... 2-10 ...................... 2-73 Low Coolant Warning Light Lowering the Convertible Top Manually ............. 2-59 Lowering Your Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-48 Lubrication Service. Body ........................ 7-43 Replacement parts ........... 6-64 Maintenance. N O ~ Z ~ I Maintenance Record ............................ 7-50 Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Long Trip/Highway Definition Long TripMighway Intervals ..................... 7-6 Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7-41 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ................ 7-46 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 7-48 Scheduled Maintenance Services .................. 7-3 Short TripKity Definition ....................... 7-5 Short TripKity Intervals ........................ 7-5

Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-56 Maintenance When Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 ...................... 2-73 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Manual Front Seat ............................... 1-2 .......................... 1-3 Manual Lumbar Support Manual Remote Control Mirror .................... 2-47 Manual Transaxle Check ...................................... 7-42 Fluid ....................................... 6-22 Gear Positions ............................... 2-23 Operation ................................... 2-23 Shifting ..................................... 2-23 Starting Your Engine .......................... 2-14 Methanol ...................................... 6-5 Mirrors ....................................... 2-46 Convex Outside .............................. 2-48 Inside Daymight Rearview ..................... 2-46 Manual Remote Control ........................ 2-47 Power Remote Control ......................... 2-47 MountainRoads ................................ 4-24 Multifunction Lever ............................. 2-33 Neutral. Automatic Transaxle .................... 2-20 Neutral. Manual Transaxle ........................ 2-24 New Vehicle “Break-In” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Nightvision ................................... 4-17 Odometer .................................... Odometer. Trip ................................. Off-Road Recovery ............................. Oil. Engine .................................... Oil Pressure Warning Light ....................... Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle

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Overheating Engine ............................. Owner Checks and Services ....................... Owner Publications. Ordering ..................... Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ Park .......................... Automatic -:ansaxle 2-19 Shifting Into ................................. 2-27 Shifting Out of ............................... 2-29 AtNight .................................... 2-11 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Brake Mechanism Check ....................... 7-45 Lots ....................................... 2-11 Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-30 With a Trailer ................................ 4-42 Your Vehicle. Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Passenger Position .................... 1-22. 1-28. 1-33 Passing ....................................... 4-13 With a Trailer ................................ 4-40 Passlock ” .................................... 2-11 Passlock” Warning Light ........................ 2-77 Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. 7-46 Power DoorLocks ................................... 2-5 6-59 Option Fuses 2-47 Remote Control Mirror Steering ............................... Steering Fluid ................................ 6-29 Windows ................................... 2-32 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-21 ............................ 5-1 Problems on the Road Publications. Service and Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

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Radio Reception .............................. 3-23 Radios ........................................ 3-8 Rain. Driving In ................................ 4-1 8 Raising the Convertible Top Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 Raising Your Convertible Top ..................... 2-58 Rear ........................... 2-5 Door Security Locks Outside Seat Position .......................... 1-28 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ..................... 1-3 1 Seatpassengers .............................. 1-28 Towing ..................................... 5-12 Window Defogger ............................. 3-7 Rear Towing ................................... 5- 12 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ................ 6-37 Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Recreational Vehicle Towing ...................... 4-3 1 .................... 6-64 Refrigerants. Air Conditioning Remote Trunk Release ........................... 2- 10 ............................. Removing the Boot 2-56 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 6-63 Parts ....................................... 6-64 Wheel ...................................... 6-46 Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-48 Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 8-10 Restraints Checking ................................... 1-48 Child ....................................... 1-37 Head ........................................ 1-5 Replacing Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48 Systemcheck ................................ 7-42 Reverse. Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2-20 9-8

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....................... Reverse. Manual Transaxle .................... Right Front Passenger Position Roadside Assistance .............................. Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... ........................... Rocking Your Vehicle Rotation. Tires ................................. Safety Belt Extender ............................ 1-48 .................................... Safety Belts 1-7 Adults ...................................... 1-13 Care ....................................... 6-52 Center Rear Passenger Position .................. 1-33 Children .................................... 1-35 Driver Position ............................... 1-13 Extender .................................... 1-48 How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-13 Incorrect Usage 1-17.1-46. 1-47 LapBelt .................................... 1-34 Lap-Shoulder ........................... 1 - 13. 1-28 Larger Children .............................. 1-45 Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22. 1-28. 1-33 Questions and Answers ........................ 1-12 Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-28 Reminder Light .......................... 1-8. 2-68 Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Right Front Passenger Position Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Smaller Children and Babies .................... 1-35 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 WhyTheyWork ............................... 1-8 SafetyChains .................................. 4-40

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........................ Safety Defects. Reporting Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... Seatback Latches ...................................... ............................... Reclining Front EasyEntry ................................... 1- 6 Manual Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 ........................ 1-3 Manual Lumbar Support Rear ........................................ 1-6 1 - 1 Restraint Systems .............................. Seatcontrols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Securing a Child Restraint ...................... 1-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21. 2-22 Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Second Gear. Manual Transaxle Security System ................................ 2- 11 Service ........................................ 6-2 Bulletins, Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 12 Manuals, Ordering ............................ 8- 12 Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-58 Publications, Ordering ......................... 8- 12 Work, Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1 Service and Owner Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 12 Publications. Ordering in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 1 Service Publications ............................. 8- 12 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet . . . . . . . . . 1-27 ............................ Sheet Metal Damage 6-55 Shift Lever ............................... 2- 19, 2-23 Shiftspeeds ................................... 2-25 Shifting 2- 19

Automatic Transaxle ..........................

Into Park (P) ................................. 2-27 Manual Transaxle ............................. 2-23 OutofPark .................................. 2-29 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ..................... 1-16 Signaling Turns ................................ 2-34 Skidding ...................................... 4-14 Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-23 Spare Tire. Compact ............................. 5-34 Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-63 Specifications. Engine ........................... 6-64 Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Speedometer ................................... 2-66 SRS ......................................... 1-22 Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-50 Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-43 Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14.2-15. 2- 16 Steam ........................................ 5-14 Steering ...................................... 4-10 In Emergencies ............................... 4-11 Power ................................. 4-10, 6-29 Tips ........................................ 4-10 Wheel, Tilt .................................. 2-33 Storage Compartments ........................... 2-48 Storage, Vehicle ................................ 6-35 Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 Sunvisors .................................... 2-50 Sunroof ....................................... 2-51 Supplemental Restraint System .................... 1-22 Surge Tank, Coolant ............................. 5-16 6-28 ... Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......................... Symbols, Vehicle ................................ vm

Tachometer .................................. 2-67 Taillamp Bulb Replacement ....................... 6-37 TapePlayerCare ............................... 3-24 Theft ......................................... 2-10 Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player ................ 3-21 THEFTLOCK .................................. 3-21 Thermostat .................................... 6-28 Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-22 Third Gear. Manual Transaxle ..................... 2-24 Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 ................................ 3-8 Time. Setting the Tirechains .................................... 6-48 TireLoading ................................... 4-33 Tire-Loading Information Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Tires ......................................... 6-40 Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-46 Buying New ................................. 6-44 Chains ..................................... 6-48 ChangingaFlat .............................. 5-23 Cleaning .................................... 6-55 Compact Spare ............................... 5-34 Inflation .................................... 6-41 Inflation Check ............................... 7-41 Inspection and Rotation ........................ 6-42 Loading .................................... 4-33 Pressure .................................... 6-41 Temperature ................................. 6-46 Traction .................................... 6-45 Treadwear ................................... 6-45 Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-45 ...................... 6-47 Used Replacement Wheel Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-46 When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-43 B-10

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TopStrap ..................................... TorqueLock ................................... Torque. Wheel Nut ......................... Towing

5-10 5-12 4-31

Front ....................................... Rear ....................................... Recreational Vehicle .......................... .............................

Towing a Trailer ........................... 4.36. 4.40 Towing Your Vehicle 5-8 Towing Your Vehicle From the Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear Trailer Backing Up ................................. 4-41 Brakes ..................................... 4-40 ............................ Driving on Grades 4-42 Driving with ................................. 4-40 ........................... Following Distance 4-40 Hitches ..................................... 4-39 Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-43 Making Turns ................................ 4-41 ParkingonHills .............................. 4-42 Passing ..................................... 4-40 Safety Chains ................................ 4-40 Tongueweight ............................... 4-38 Total Weight on Tires .......................... 4-39 Towing ................................ Turnsignals ................................. Weight ..................................... Automatic .............................. Manual ..................................... Transmitters. Keyless Entry ........................ Transportation. Courtesy .......................... Trip Odometer .................................

6-22 2-6 8-8 2-66

Transaxle

4-41 4-38

4.36. 4.40

6.18. 6.21

TrunkLock .................................... 2-10 TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Turn SignalMultifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41

Underbody Flushing Service ..................... Underbody Maintenance ......................... Up-Shift Light ............................

2.25. 2.77

7-45 6-56

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Control ...................................... 4-6 .. .............................. Damage vi1 Dimensions ................................. 6-65 Identification Number ......................... 6-58 Loading .................................... 4-33 Storage ..................................... 6-35 Ventilation System ............................... 3-6 Visors. Sun .................................... 2-50 Warning Devices ............................... 5-3 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 ........................ 6-30 Washer Fluid. Windshield

6-53 6-53

Washing Your Vehicle ........................... Weatherstrips .................................. Wheel Alignment .................................. Nut Torque ............................. 5-31. Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Used Replacement ............................ Wrench ..................................... Windows ..................................... Auto-Down ................................. Power ...................................... ............................. Fluid .................................. Fluid Level Check ............................ .............................. Bladecheck ................................. ........................... Blade Replacement Fuse ....................................... Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............................. Wiring. Headlamp WreckerTowing ................................ Wrench. Wheel .................................

Windshield Washer

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BATTERY P6-35

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TIRES P5-22

REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE

(IF EQUIPPED) P2-10

For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner's manual.

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to operate your audio system.

Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS” system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Chevrolet. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8- 10. Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

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The dynamic William C. “Billy” Durant shified gears from making carriages to making cars, forming half the team that gave birth to Chevrolet.

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Louis Chevrolet, the other half of the team, at the wheel of his experimental “Classic Six, ’’ which entered production in 1912. That year 2999 vehicles were produced.

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Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition of quality and value.

How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.

A good place to look for what you need is the Index in the back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.”

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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find

these notices: would not be covered

In the notice area, can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage

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by your warranty, and

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to do to help

be costly. But the notice will tell you what avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

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Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.

These symbols have to do with your lamps:

These symbols are on some of your controls:

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

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These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Chevrolet and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should nut do with air bags and safety belts.

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Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Rear Seat Passengers

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