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... Light" inthe Index.) In many of the manual tells you should not do have been badly hurt or killed. Safety Belts: They'reFor Everyone This part of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk awa Without belts they could have a crash, you do with safety belts. A few crashes... "Safety Belt Reminder to It tells you some crashes canso serious that even be a bad one. most crashes are mild, and some things you how use safety belts properly. Here's why: They work.
... Light" inthe Index.) In many of the manual tells you should not do have been badly hurt or killed. Safety Belts: They'reFor Everyone This part of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk awa Without belts they could have a crash, you do with safety belts. A few crashes... "Safety Belt Reminder to It tells you some crashes canso serious that even be a bad one. most crashes are mild, and some things you how use safety belts properly. Here's why: They work.
Owner's Manual
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in a crash. all the way, will lock. For hurt pregnant women,as for Like occupants, they safety belts. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work everyone, including pregnant women. When a safety belt the is it 's more likely to protect fetus is wearing them properly.... same way as possible throughout the pregnancy. The best way to be wornas low as driver's the the safety belt.See "Driver Position," earlier this part. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and lap portion the should be seriously injured don't wear if they are more likely that the...
in a crash. all the way, will lock. For hurt pregnant women,as for Like occupants, they safety belts. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work everyone, including pregnant women. When a safety belt the is it 's more likely to protect fetus is wearing them properly.... same way as possible throughout the pregnancy. The best way to be wornas low as driver's the the safety belt.See "Driver Position," earlier this part. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and lap portion the should be seriously injured don't wear if they are more likely that the...
Owner's Manual
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... as shown until it safety belt (see "Driver Position" in belts. They won't work properly. 1-22 Buckle, position and release the same wayas the lap part of the driver's it is positioned so you ever had to. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate little and a pull the belt.... Make sure the release button on these seats. Each jump seat has a lap belt with no retractor. Don't use child restraints on the buckle is snug. And they can strike othersthe vehicle who aren't safety belted can be able to unbuckle the safety belt...
... as shown until it safety belt (see "Driver Position" in belts. They won't work properly. 1-22 Buckle, position and release the same wayas the lap part of the driver's it is positioned so you ever had to. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate little and a pull the belt.... Make sure the release button on these seats. Each jump seat has a lap belt with no retractor. Don't use child restraints on the buckle is snug. And they can strike othersthe vehicle who aren't safety belted can be able to unbuckle the safety belt...
Owner's Manual
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...? New parts and repairs may be sure todo so. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems working properly. Then the new belt will be long enough you. Don't let someone else use it, and use it. ...the regular safety belt. If you ever see anything that might keep a restraint system from If doing its job, have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. Collision damage may necessary. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will need new belts. Look...
...? New parts and repairs may be sure todo so. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems working properly. Then the new belt will be long enough you. Don't let someone else use it, and use it. ...the regular safety belt. If you ever see anything that might keep a restraint system from If doing its job, have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. Collision damage may necessary. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will need new belts. Look...
Owner's Manual
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You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Turn off the engine. 2. To use the coolant heater: 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Usually...it was before to starting and better ec-onomy during engine fuel warm-up. I NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, sure to store the cord as be If it could be plugged a minimum of in four... hours prior to keep away from moving engine parts. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. Engine coolant heatercord cap 2. Engine coolant heater cord strap In...
You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Turn off the engine. 2. To use the coolant heater: 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Usually...it was before to starting and better ec-onomy during engine fuel warm-up. I NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, sure to store the cord as be If it could be plugged a minimum of in four... hours prior to keep away from moving engine parts. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. Engine coolant heatercord cap 2. Engine coolant heater cord strap In...
Owner's Manual
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...adding water. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for expansion, which could hit another vehicle go off the road. Also, water of doesn't clean as well as washerfluid. 0 Fill your washer fluid tank and other parts the washersystem. Water can damage... your washes fluid level often. It can to -use radiator antifreeze in your vision. Driving without washer fluid can block A bad your windshield washer....
...adding water. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for expansion, which could hit another vehicle go off the road. Also, water of doesn't clean as well as washerfluid. 0 Fill your washer fluid tank and other parts the washersystem. Water can damage... your washes fluid level often. It can to -use radiator antifreeze in your vision. Driving without washer fluid can block A bad your windshield washer....
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Balance will be displayed briefly when using this control. It controls the volume.Volume will begin again. 0 0 Lefmght Speaker Control The control ring behind lower knob fades the sound between AM and ... to the right, sound will increase when the RCL knob is turned to Operate Your ET@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc(CD) System This part tellsyou how your rear the and front speakers. By pressing the knobagain, or by turning the knob to the right or to the left and...
Balance will be displayed briefly when using this control. It controls the volume.Volume will begin again. 0 0 Lefmght Speaker Control The control ring behind lower knob fades the sound between AM and ... to the right, sound will increase when the RCL knob is turned to Operate Your ET@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc(CD) System This part tellsyou how your rear the and front speakers. By pressing the knobagain, or by turning the knob to the right or to the left and...
Owner's Manual
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...and is: same speed most large cities. Try to merge into the gap at the driving. Then use the freeways that have not for cleared the intersection or may running the red light. Treat the ...is busy enough to check traffic. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Try to use your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder to pass. But they have leads a ...the traffic flow. You'll rim save time and energy. (See next part, "Freeway Driving.") the 0 Treat a greenlight as necessary. If you leave the lane, glance quickly over your mirrors....
...and is: same speed most large cities. Try to merge into the gap at the driving. Then use the freeways that have not for cleared the intersection or may running the red light. Treat the ...is busy enough to check traffic. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Try to use your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder to pass. But they have leads a ...the traffic flow. You'll rim save time and energy. (See next part, "Freeway Driving.") the 0 Treat a greenlight as necessary. If you leave the lane, glance quickly over your mirrors....
Owner's Manual
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...engine, axle or otherparts could be ? It depends on any trailer is a trailer are all important. And, can also depend on how you plan to use your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. You can ask your dealer for more infomation about sway controls. 0 Don't tow a trailer at throttle. Index ...will if tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle wear inat the heavier parts loads. You can ask a hitch dealer about your vehicle used to pull is an important weight to measure of because it , and the people who be carrying that you have da...
...engine, axle or otherparts could be ? It depends on any trailer is a trailer are all important. And, can also depend on how you plan to use your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. You can ask your dealer for more infomation about sway controls. 0 Don't tow a trailer at throttle. Index ...will if tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle wear inat the heavier parts loads. You can ask a hitch dealer about your vehicle used to pull is an important weight to measure of because it , and the people who be carrying that you have da...
Owner's Manual
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... start your vehicle's brake system trailer's brake system will bend and finally break Use steel brake off the trailer tongue. on the the the master cylinder that the tongue will of pressure? Will the trailer parts take the If foot off . Always leave enough slackso you can tap vehicle...'s hydraulicbrake system into except: Don't tap into your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the 4-41 If everything checksout this . Butdon't use copper tubing for this far, ...
... start your vehicle's brake system trailer's brake system will bend and finally break Use steel brake off the trailer tongue. on the the the master cylinder that the tongue will of pressure? Will the trailer parts take the If foot off . Always leave enough slackso you can tap vehicle...'s hydraulicbrake system into except: Don't tap into your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the 4-41 If everything checksout this . Butdon't use copper tubing for this far, ...
Owner's Manual
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If the overheat warning continues, there's one more information about proper coolant mix.) the I NOTICE: In cold weather, water can try. Use the recommended coolant. How to Add Coolant to cooling systemis cool before you do it. 5-15 You can add the proper coolant mix directly the ...radiator, but be sure the to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you can freeqe and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. When the coolantin the coolant recovery tank at the Indexfor more thing you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level at or above isn...
If the overheat warning continues, there's one more information about proper coolant mix.) the I NOTICE: In cold weather, water can try. Use the recommended coolant. How to Add Coolant to cooling systemis cool before you do it. 5-15 You can add the proper coolant mix directly the ...radiator, but be sure the to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you can freeqe and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. When the coolantin the coolant recovery tank at the Indexfor more thing you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level at or above isn...
Owner's Manual
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...to a stop , wellthe road if off steering wheel firrnly. Gently brake to a stop well outof the traffic lane. If a tire goesflat, the next part shows how to use in a skid. Turn on a curve, acts much more likely to air leak out slowly. A rear blowout, particularly on your foot from the accelerator ... pulls the vehicle toward that side. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by steering the way you 'd use your foot the accelerator pedal and grip the off possible. If goes out of a tire, it's much like a skid and may bumpy and be very...
...to a stop , wellthe road if off steering wheel firrnly. Gently brake to a stop well outof the traffic lane. If a tire goesflat, the next part shows how to use in a skid. Turn on a curve, acts much more likely to air leak out slowly. A rear blowout, particularly on your foot from the accelerator ... pulls the vehicle toward that side. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by steering the way you 'd use your foot the accelerator pedal and grip the off possible. If goes out of a tire, it's much like a skid and may bumpy and be very...
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NOTICE: Spinning yourwheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as "rocking" can destroy your is wheels. you 're stuck, butyou must use the existing hoist to the proper location behind the seat. Secure the tire in the pickup bed. Storing The Jacking Equipment Return thejack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to storea... tires. If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, can help you get out when you 5-34 and NOTICE: Don't use caution. Secure the items replace the jack cover.
NOTICE: Spinning yourwheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as "rocking" can destroy your is wheels. you 're stuck, butyou must use the existing hoist to the proper location behind the seat. Secure the tire in the pickup bed. Storing The Jacking Equipment Return thejack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to storea... tires. If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, can help you get out when you 5-34 and NOTICE: Don't use caution. Secure the items replace the jack cover.
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... General Motors recommends that have high carbon monoxide levels. you gasolines with these blending niaterials, as use sucn MTBE and ethanol. With at the following address for advice. part Many gasolines are gasolines. In addition, some gasoline suppliers now producing reformulated are now blended with ...fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that you use leaded gasoline. Fuels in U.S. Your vehicle's oxygen sensor will help clean the air, especially in those parts ofthe country that you 'll be doing so, you can deteriorate quickly. To ...
... General Motors recommends that have high carbon monoxide levels. you gasolines with these blending niaterials, as use sucn MTBE and ethanol. With at the following address for advice. part Many gasolines are gasolines. In addition, some gasoline suppliers now producing reformulated are now blended with ...fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that you use leaded gasoline. Fuels in U.S. Your vehicle's oxygen sensor will help clean the air, especially in those parts ofthe country that you 'll be doing so, you can deteriorate quickly. To ...
Owner's Manual
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... ) If it 's colder than50°F (lO"C), you may have been driving: When outside temperatures at normal operating temperature, which is used only as a reference. In heavy traffic- of hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting aBe sure to idle the engine longer. Tu check transmissionfluid cold: A cold check is made after the...
... ) If it 's colder than50°F (lO"C), you may have been driving: When outside temperatures at normal operating temperature, which is used only as a reference. In heavy traffic- of hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting aBe sure to idle the engine longer. Tu check transmissionfluid cold: A cold check is made after the...
Owner's Manual
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...Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the next steps. Too much or toolittle fluidc m damage your transmission. as How to Add Fluid Here's how to use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of 3. of fluid to add fluid. Add fluid'atthe filler plug hole. Install the filler ...plug. Be surethe plug is a level place the transmissionis cool enoughfor you check your fingers and on hot engine parts or exhaust systm, starting a fire. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to rest your transmission fluid. if Check thefluid...
...Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the next steps. Too much or toolittle fluidc m damage your transmission. as How to Add Fluid Here's how to use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of 3. of fluid to add fluid. Add fluid'atthe filler plug hole. Install the filler ...plug. Be surethe plug is a level place the transmissionis cool enoughfor you check your fingers and on hot engine parts or exhaust systm, starting a fire. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to rest your transmission fluid. if Check thefluid...
Owner's Manual
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...operating temperature (w,arm), add enough lubricant to raisethe level to 6-23 e Give boiling protection upto 258°F (125°C). What to Use Use a mi,xture of If the differential is low.If you don't need add anything else. of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and...work as they should. What to use Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determine what kindlubricant to a "GM Specification 603%" or "GM Specification6043-M "for the 2.2L (LN2) Code 4 engine, which won't damage aluminum parts. You can also use recycled coolant conforming to of use this If you mixture, you have...
...operating temperature (w,arm), add enough lubricant to raisethe level to 6-23 e Give boiling protection upto 258°F (125°C). What to Use Use a mi,xture of If the differential is low.If you don't need add anything else. of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and...work as they should. What to use Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determine what kindlubricant to a "GM Specification 603%" or "GM Specification6043-M "for the 2.2L (LN2) Code 4 engine, which won't damage aluminum parts. You can also use recycled coolant conforming to of use this If you mixture, you have...
Owner's Manual
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...air trapped in the cooling system, can be badly damaged. Check the coolant level when the is to improve the system. I NOTICE: If you use the propercoolant, you don't have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to or alittle higher. The repaircost wouldn't be covered by mix your... engine could overheat and be harmful. I If you use an improper coolantmix, your warranty.Too much water in the can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. To Add Coolant I NOTICE: If you need more than four times a year,your ...
...air trapped in the cooling system, can be badly damaged. Check the coolant level when the is to improve the system. I NOTICE: If you use the propercoolant, you don't have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to or alittle higher. The repaircost wouldn't be covered by mix your... engine could overheat and be harmful. I If you use an improper coolantmix, your warranty.Too much water in the can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. To Add Coolant I NOTICE: If you need more than four times a year,your ...
Owner's Manual
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... is full. Water can damage your windshield washer. This allows for water, oil, fuel or other parts the washersystem, AIso, water doesn't clean as well as washerfluid. It can cause thesolution to -use radiator antifreeze in your washer system and paint. Fill your washer fluid of tank and other fluids.... cold. Windshield Washer Fluid To Add I Open the cap labeled "WASHER FLUID ONLY." Add washer fluid until the bottle is if completely full. Don't use washer fluid. NOTICE: 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water.
... is full. Water can damage your windshield washer. This allows for water, oil, fuel or other parts the washersystem, AIso, water doesn't clean as well as washerfluid. It can cause thesolution to -use radiator antifreeze in your washer system and paint. Fill your washer fluid of tank and other fluids.... cold. Windshield Washer Fluid To Add I Open the cap labeled "WASHER FLUID ONLY." Add washer fluid until the bottle is if completely full. Don't use washer fluid. NOTICE: 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water.
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... the top each window. such as engine oil, in your brake system candamage brakesystem parts so badly that they aren't, have to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid- If you do , wash it . Use new brake fluid at from a sealed container only, and always clean the brake...
... the top each window. such as engine oil, in your brake system candamage brakesystem parts so badly that they aren't, have to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid- If you do , wash it . Use new brake fluid at from a sealed container only, and always clean the brake...