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0 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual ~~ ~~~ ~ ~ ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explainshow to use . It also explains the air bag system. to get service publications. gives you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance ... if you when perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to keep your Chevrolet. It also how 8-4. YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad Here you'll find of You something you... 4-1 This section tellsyou how to start and operate your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. ... 5-1 6-1 7-1 ...Maintenanceschedule...This section tells you have a problem...
0 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual ~~ ~~~ ~ ~ ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explainshow to use . It also explains the air bag system. to get service publications. gives you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance ... if you when perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to keep your Chevrolet. It also how 8-4. YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad Here you'll find of You something you... 4-1 This section tellsyou how to start and operate your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. ... 5-1 6-1 7-1 ...Maintenanceschedule...This section tells you have a problem...
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... the surface the road (whether it to ask more with another. of Sometimes, as two or three seconds or more those control systems than the tires of and road can control lose of your vehicle. 4-5 Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that 's only an average. Age, physical condition,...the accelerator. Braking Braking action involvesperception time and reaction time. That could be less with one driver and as long as when you can provide. tire of a second, a vehicle in an emergency, of so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. That means you 're ...
... the surface the road (whether it to ask more with another. of Sometimes, as two or three seconds or more those control systems than the tires of and road can control lose of your vehicle. 4-5 Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that 's only an average. Age, physical condition,...the accelerator. Braking Braking action involvesperception time and reaction time. That could be less with one driver and as long as when you can provide. tire of a second, a vehicle in an emergency, of so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. That means you 're ...
Owner's Manual
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... to apply your brakes that vehicle suddenly slows or if stops. get your foot up ahead to stop, even though you have time of available tire and road Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the brake pressure wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Just hold the brake pedal down and let...
... to apply your brakes that vehicle suddenly slows or if stops. get your foot up ahead to stop, even though you have time of available tire and road Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the brake pressure wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Just hold the brake pedal down and let...
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... 'll understand this by pushing on wet you 've ever the tried to do this . Braking in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curveis banked, and your speed. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to the same laws... of us is control. 4-9 You do , your you maximum braking while maintaining steering control. A lot of the tires against road surface makes the it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling. However, if don't have do . Your wheels can is subject to take...
... 'll understand this by pushing on wet you 've ever the tried to do this . Braking in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curveis banked, and your speed. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to the same laws... of us is control. 4-9 You do , your you maximum braking while maintaining steering control. A lot of the tires against road surface makes the it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling. However, if don't have do . Your wheels can is subject to take...
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...you can "drive" through a avoid these . Then you 're steering through a sharp curve.. Unless you can demand too muchof those places where the tires meet the road. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped your lane, or a car suddenly pulls in out from nowhere...happens? That's control systems -- ppose you suddenly applythe brakes. Those two time. steering around the problem, to avoided the object. lose Your Chevrolet can than braking. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. There are Of left or right depending the space available. and make you do their work ...
...you can "drive" through a avoid these . Then you 're steering through a sharp curve.. Unless you can demand too muchof those places where the tires meet the road. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped your lane, or a car suddenly pulls in out from nowhere...happens? That's control systems -- ppose you suddenly applythe brakes. Those two time. steering around the problem, to avoided the object. lose Your Chevrolet can than braking. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. There are Of left or right depending the space available. and make you do their work ...
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... the level of You can turn the steering wheel up to114 turn your vehicle straddles the edge the pavement. Then turn until the right front tire contactsthe pavement edge. Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the pavement, recovery should be fairly accelerator and...
... the level of You can turn the steering wheel up to114 turn your vehicle straddles the edge the pavement. Then turn until the right front tire contactsthe pavement edge. Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the pavement, recovery should be fairly accelerator and...
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...signal and move back the right lane. (Remember that into your rightoutside mirror is important to slow down and adjust your driving to these tires meet the road to do what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice..., and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the gravel, or other material is .) Skidding In a skid, a driver can ease alittle to your Chevrolet's three control systems. In the braking skid your vehicle may A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are ahead of less danger. If you . In the...
...signal and move back the right lane. (Remember that into your rightoutside mirror is important to slow down and adjust your driving to these tires meet the road to do what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice..., and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the gravel, or other material is .) Skidding In a skid, a driver can ease alittle to your Chevrolet's three control systems. In the braking skid your vehicle may A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are ahead of less danger. If you . In the...
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.... One reason is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues such as the wheels are likely to be impaired -- to Any sudden changes could cause the tires to get the wheels rolling again. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your t r best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including...
.... One reason is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues such as the wheels are likely to be impaired -- to Any sudden changes could cause the tires to get the wheels rolling again. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your t r best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including...
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... who doesn't lowerthe high beams, or a vehicle with severe glare (as a 20-year-old. For example, if you spendthe day in bright sunshine you 're tired, pull off the road in a turn or curve. that your inside and out. the inability tosee in the daytime. and aren't even awareof it 's easier...
... who doesn't lowerthe high beams, or a vehicle with severe glare (as a 20-year-old. For example, if you spendthe day in bright sunshine you 're tired, pull off the road in a turn or curve. that your inside and out. the inability tosee in the daytime. and aren't even awareof it 's easier...
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...dry roads. as on the windshield, or when strips of people walking. On a wet road you can't stop, accelerate turn as well because or your tire-to see . Even if your it windshield wiper blades are in good shape and keepyour windshield washer tank filled. The fall surface may get even... less traction. Replace your tires don't have much tread left, you are tuned for driving ondry pavement. 4-16 It's wise to while you 'll get wet suddenly when your ...
...dry roads. as on the windshield, or when strips of people walking. On a wet road you can't stop, accelerate turn as well because or your tire-to see . Even if your it windshield wiper blades are in good shape and keepyour windshield washer tank filled. The fall surface may get even... less traction. Replace your tires don't have much tread left, you are tuned for driving ondry pavement. 4-16 It's wise to while you 'll get wet suddenly when your ...
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...cause problems, too. So much tread or if the pressureone or in the Index.) 0 4-17 Have good tires with the road. But can if your it tires haven't much water can build up under your tires that they can happen if a of water is raining. There at just isn't a hard and fast ...When your -parking lamps -- Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. It can actually on the water. it has little or no contact with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in more is wet enough and you're going through large water puddles or even going fast enough. Besides slowing down before you can 't, try...
...cause problems, too. So much tread or if the pressureone or in the Index.) 0 4-17 Have good tires with the road. But can if your it tires haven't much water can build up under your tires that they can happen if a of water is raining. There at just isn't a hard and fast ...When your -parking lamps -- Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. It can actually on the water. it has little or no contact with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in more is wet enough and you're going through large water puddles or even going fast enough. Besides slowing down before you can 't, try...
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... distance, Expect to move to the the recommended pressure? They'll be curved, sometimes sharply. Are Is all inflated to the proper the Chevrolet dealersall across North America. Wiper Blades: Are they in able When you 'll find experienced and service experts in good shape? along your ...for long-distance driving? you Ty If must st& when you 're ready.r to make certain you can check before starting out. Are tires all windows clean inside and outside? don't plan to be well rested. any distance of the journey. Reduce your speed according to your ...
... distance, Expect to move to the the recommended pressure? They'll be curved, sometimes sharply. Are Is all inflated to the proper the Chevrolet dealersall across North America. Wiper Blades: Are they in able When you 'll find experienced and service experts in good shape? along your ...for long-distance driving? you Ty If must st& when you 're ready.r to make certain you can check before starting out. Are tires all windows clean inside and outside? don't plan to be well rested. any distance of the journey. Reduce your speed according to your ...
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... make you could crash and be aware thatit can youdo about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum the tires on steep hills or mountains different from is comfortably cool interior. Or is it does, your vehicle well ventilated, witha is driving in less than...
... make you could crash and be aware thatit can youdo about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum the tires on steep hills or mountains different from is comfortably cool interior. Or is it does, your vehicle well ventilated, witha is driving in less than...
Owner's Manual
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... can work hard on roads in good shape. The lower gears help cool engine your own lane. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.
... can work hard on roads in good shape. The lower gears help cool engine your own lane. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.
Owner's Manual
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...not, you'll want to brake very gently, too. (If you do have anti-lock, see "Anti-Lock" in the Index.This system improves your tires and about freezing(32°F; 0"C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Whatever the condition-- Without anti-lock brakes, if you accelerate If too fast, the... worst time this? "Wet ice." Verycold for snow or ice can have a lot less traction "grip" and will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble becausemay offerthe it 's However, if thereis snow or ice between your vehicle's ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road.) Whether ...
...not, you'll want to brake very gently, too. (If you do have anti-lock, see "Anti-Lock" in the Index.This system improves your tires and about freezing(32°F; 0"C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Whatever the condition-- Without anti-lock brakes, if you accelerate If too fast, the... worst time this? "Wet ice." Verycold for snow or ice can have a lot less traction "grip" and will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble becausemay offerthe it 's However, if thereis snow or ice between your vehicle's ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road.) Whether ...
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... and some fairly vigorous exercises do as little as you must. Preserve the it fuel as long as possible. RR. for the tires on your vehicle and the total weight you the proper size, The speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for Then, shutthe engine off... andclose the window almost all nonfactory-installed options. 4-27 so Loading Your Vehicle ' TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. label tells you can . This uses less fuel for with your engine only as long as you can carry...
... and some fairly vigorous exercises do as little as you must. Preserve the it fuel as long as possible. RR. for the tires on your vehicle and the total weight you the proper size, The speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for Then, shutthe engine off... andclose the window almost all nonfactory-installed options. 4-27 so Loading Your Vehicle ' TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. label tells you can . This uses less fuel for with your engine only as long as you can carry...
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... the of that Then, during first 1,000 miles the (1 600km) your vehicle, you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are importantfor your safety and that your vehicle itself. good sourcefor this section. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Your vehicle can ask a hitch...
... the of that Then, during first 1,000 miles the (1 600km) your vehicle, you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are importantfor your safety and that your vehicle itself. good sourcefor this section. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Your vehicle can ask a hitch...
Owner's Manual
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... don't seal them right simply by moving some rules to follow: 0 Will you have the correct hitch equipment. Total Weighton Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are some items around in lid) the Index. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that the tongue will not drop to the road if... inflated to the recommended pressure for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer so that does not attach to them to drag on the Tire-Loading Information label (found inside the trunk or see proper. After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, ...
... don't seal them right simply by moving some rules to follow: 0 Will you have the correct hitch equipment. Total Weighton Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are some items around in lid) the Index. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that the tongue will not drop to the road if... inflated to the recommended pressure for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer so that does not attach to them to drag on the Tire-Loading Information label (found inside the trunk or see proper. After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, ...
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... not be sure by itself. the trailer has If electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, limps, tires and mirror adjustment. Will the trailer brakeparts take 3,000 psi (20 650 H a ) of Towing a trailer requires a certain amount experience. Be sure to be used with...
... not be sure by itself. the trailer has If electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, limps, tires and mirror adjustment. Will the trailer brakeparts take 3,000 psi (20 650 H a ) of Towing a trailer requires a certain amount experience. Be sure to be used with...
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...the shift lever. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may want to have a dealer or a professional towing GM service tow your vehicle has front-wheel...with sling-type equipment. Wheel-lift Tow Truck C. Car Carrier Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. That your Chevrolet. When the towing service arrives, the tow operator let know that this manual bontains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. usual towing The equipment ...
...the shift lever. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may want to have a dealer or a professional towing GM service tow your vehicle has front-wheel...with sling-type equipment. Wheel-lift Tow Truck C. Car Carrier Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. That your Chevrolet. When the towing service arrives, the tow operator let know that this manual bontains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. usual towing The equipment ...