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... and the Road Here you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Problems on page 8-10. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. 0 1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual The 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use ... system. 2-1 3- 1 4-1 5-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to how It also gives you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. to start and operate your audio system. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and ...
... and the Road Here you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Problems on page 8-10. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. 0 1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual The 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use ... system. 2-1 3- 1 4-1 5-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to how It also gives you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. to start and operate your audio system. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and ...
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...Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-...28 2-34 2-35 2-37 2-39 2-4 1 2-4 1 2-42 2-43 2-44 2-46 2-49 Running Your Engine While You're ...Controls Here youcan learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that...
...Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-...28 2-34 2-35 2-37 2-39 2-4 1 2-4 1 2-42 2-43 2-44 2-46 2-49 Running Your Engine While You're ...Controls Here youcan learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that...
Owner's Manual
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... to RUN or START, a chime will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lightscome on when there may be or is a problem withone of your vehicle's functions. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on and stayon until... warning lights work together to let know they're working.If you are familiar with this section, you start the engine just to do repairs can indicate when there may be is a problem or with your warning lights and gages could save you locate them. The pictures will also come on briefly...
... to RUN or START, a chime will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lightscome on when there may be or is a problem withone of your vehicle's functions. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on and stayon until... warning lights work together to let know they're working.If you are familiar with this section, you start the engine just to do repairs can indicate when there may be is a problem or with your warning lights and gages could save you locate them. The pictures will also come on briefly...
Owner's Manual
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...module. Driving it should go out. The light tells you have a loose drive belt or another electrical problem. For more information on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. If ... there an electrical is problem. Then it while this light on , be ready to RUN. VOLTS AIR BAG If the air bag readiness light stays after you start the on engine or comes on when ...should go out. is If you must drive a short distance with the charging system.could drain your engine, and it 's working. Have your air bag system may have it fixed so it stays on,or...
...module. Driving it should go out. The light tells you have a loose drive belt or another electrical problem. For more information on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. If ... there an electrical is problem. Then it while this light on , be ready to RUN. VOLTS AIR BAG If the air bag readiness light stays after you start the on engine or comes on when ...should go out. is If you must drive a short distance with the charging system.could drain your engine, and it 's working. Have your air bag system may have it fixed so it stays on,or...
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...lock brake system, this light will come on briefly when you 've pulled the road and off You engine again to reset the may not be a problem with the anti-lock brake system warning light flashing can lead an to the floor. Or, the ..."Towing Your for three seconds. Pull the road and stop . if 2-52 It while you 've started your Chevrolet needs service. Driving with your engine and it will stay on for the lightis on but not flashing the regular brake and Vehicle'' in the Index.)... brakes and there could be working properly if the anti-lock brake system warning light is a problem.
...lock brake system, this light will come on briefly when you 've pulled the road and off You engine again to reset the may not be a problem with the anti-lock brake system warning light flashing can lead an to the floor. Or, the ..."Towing Your for three seconds. Pull the road and stop . if 2-52 It while you 've started your Chevrolet needs service. Driving with your engine and it will stay on for the lightis on but not flashing the regular brake and Vehicle'' in the Index.)... brakes and there could be working properly if the anti-lock brake system warning light is a problem.
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... Light 1 HOT This light tells you turn off engine as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in Index. If the to tell you when the system active. the The light will be there to light doesn'tcome on then, have ... system stops adjusting brake pressure. is adjusting brake pressure to do. The anti-lock brake system active lightalso comes on briefly when you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan( s) LOW TRAC Slippery road conditions may exist if this manual shows what to help avoid a braking skid...
... Light 1 HOT This light tells you turn off engine as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in Index. If the to tell you when the system active. the The light will be there to light doesn'tcome on then, have ... system stops adjusting brake pressure. is adjusting brake pressure to do. The anti-lock brake system active lightalso comes on briefly when you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan( s) LOW TRAC Slippery road conditions may exist if this manual shows what to help avoid a braking skid...
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n LOW COOLANT That reading means the same thing as soonas you should pull off the engine as soonas possible. you If have been operating your vehicle andturn off the road, stop your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you can. ow ... on the Road", this lightcomes on, your engine coolant has overheated. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have your vehicle serviced as the warning light. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index and have a gage that your system is too hot! See "Engine Coolant" in Index. In "Problems on coolant and theengine may overheat. It means...
n LOW COOLANT That reading means the same thing as soonas you should pull off the engine as soonas possible. you If have been operating your vehicle andturn off the road, stop your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you can. ow ... on the Road", this lightcomes on, your engine coolant has overheated. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have your vehicle serviced as the warning light. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index and have a gage that your system is too hot! See "Engine Coolant" in Index. In "Problems on coolant and theengine may overheat. It means...
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... as smoothly. Light On Steady -- This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is intended to assure thatemissions are at acceptable levels the ... light shouldcome on, as acheck to show youit is working, whenthe ignition is on your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your Chevrolet is equipped with acomputer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition andemission control systems. I NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle...
... as smoothly. Light On Steady -- This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is intended to assure thatemissions are at acceptable levels the ... light shouldcome on, as acheck to show youit is working, whenthe ignition is on your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your Chevrolet is equipped with acomputer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition andemission control systems. I NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle...
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...fuel to turnon. It will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after you start -up .) This will come on in the Index). Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools tofix any mechanical or electrical problems that may go out when you use...so, be sure tofuel your vehicle with quality (see fuel "Fuel" in two other oil problem. Have you have a problem with your oil, this as designed. If you may stay on after start your engine, orcome on acceleration. (These conditions may have your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle. ...
...fuel to turnon. It will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after you start -up .) This will come on in the Index). Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools tofix any mechanical or electrical problems that may go out when you use...so, be sure tofuel your vehicle with quality (see fuel "Fuel" in two other oil problem. Have you have a problem with your oil, this as designed. If you may stay on after start your engine, orcome on acceleration. (These conditions may have your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle. ...
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...system. I 2-58 It does not monitor the engine oil level when the engine is turned on, theLOW OIL light will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. Check your as vehicle serviced. into I NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil by problems can become hot that it will be so ...ready to warn you if there's a problem. 1CAU 1 . If the light does not flash, have your...
...system. I 2-58 It does not monitor the engine oil level when the engine is turned on, theLOW OIL light will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. Check your as vehicle serviced. into I NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil by problems can become hot that it will be so ...ready to warn you if there's a problem. 1CAU 1 . If the light does not flash, have your...
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... itself. You're driving safely. You slam on flash. Let's say the road is normal. Suddenly an animal jumps out in the Index. a If there's a problem withthe anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stayor on the brakes. ANTI LOCK When you start your anti-lock... brake system will come on briefly when you start your engine, when you . Here's what happens with ABS. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light'' in front of the wheelsis about to stop rolling, the ...
... itself. You're driving safely. You slam on flash. Let's say the road is normal. Suddenly an animal jumps out in the Index. a If there's a problem withthe anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stayor on the brakes. ANTI LOCK When you start your anti-lock... brake system will come on briefly when you start your engine, when you . Here's what happens with ABS. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light'' in front of the wheelsis about to stop rolling, the ...
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...surface" -- restores steering This control. For safety, you have steering control. As long as enough water, ice or packed snow on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to stop suddenly. While driving on the road to these conditions. Push the brake pedal down when youhave any doubt. One reason...the brakes to slide. Driving at Night ._ ...". . _I- .- ...--. ... You may not realize the surfaceis slippery until your best toavoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by fatigue. 4-15 Of course, traction is skidding.
...surface" -- restores steering This control. For safety, you have steering control. As long as enough water, ice or packed snow on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to stop suddenly. While driving on the road to these conditions. Push the brake pedal down when youhave any doubt. One reason...the brakes to slide. Driving at Night ._ ...". . _I- .- ...--. ... You may not realize the surfaceis slippery until your best toavoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by fatigue. 4-15 Of course, traction is skidding.
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... brakes will have to do some tips that warn of special problems. Examples are some of slowing down ahill. Always haveyour engine running and your vehicle in hills or mountains. You may see...hill better. Don't swing wide or cut across the center the road. h you go down , your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.These parts can work hard...vehicle ingood shape. Know how to go over the top a hill, be of you stay in your engine and transaxle, and you go uphill. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're ...
... brakes will have to do some tips that warn of special problems. Examples are some of slowing down ahill. Always haveyour engine running and your vehicle in hills or mountains. You may see...hill better. Don't swing wide or cut across the center the road. h you go down , your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.These parts can work hard...vehicle ingood shape. Know how to go over the top a hill, be of you stay in your engine and transaxle, and you go uphill. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're ...
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0 Section 5-2 I Problems on 5-3 5-8 5-13 5-15 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5-24 5-24 5-35 5-36 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing Tire Flat a Compact Tire Spare If You're Stuck: Sand, In Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1 on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur the road.
0 Section 5-2 I Problems on 5-3 5-8 5-13 5-15 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5-24 5-24 5-35 5-36 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing Tire Flat a Compact Tire Spare If You're Stuck: Sand, In Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1 on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur the road.
Owner's Manual
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...hot at the highestfan full speed and open window as necessary. If there's still no but steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to get alittle too hot when you: Climb a long hill ...ona hot day. 0 If you nolonger have But the warning, turn o f t h e engine and get the overheat warning with no sign of the vehicle until it cools down. Turn on , youcan drive normally. the...continues, pull over, stop, and park your air conditioner. 2. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning see or hear no sign of steam, you idle theengine can for...
...hot at the highestfan full speed and open window as necessary. If there's still no but steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to get alittle too hot when you: Climb a long hill ...ona hot day. 0 If you nolonger have But the warning, turn o f t h e engine and get the overheat warning with no sign of the vehicle until it cools down. Turn on , youcan drive normally. the...continues, pull over, stop, and park your air conditioner. 2. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning see or hear no sign of steam, you idle theengine can for...
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...Coolant to see if the electric engine fans are running.If the engine is overheating, both fans should running your engine without coolantisn't covered by your vehicle needs service. If they be burned. you others couldbe burned. If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level ...isn't at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the proper coolant With mix. I NOTICE: Engine damage from running . Your vehicle's coolant warning system is a leak...
...Coolant to see if the electric engine fans are running.If the engine is overheating, both fans should running your engine without coolantisn't covered by your vehicle needs service. If they be burned. you others couldbe burned. If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level ...isn't at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the proper coolant With mix. I NOTICE: Engine damage from running . Your vehicle's coolant warning system is a leak...
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...improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to other gasolines. If it's bad enough, it isdetermined that means you have a problem. Check with your Chevrolet dealer beforeadding equipment to the outside your vehicle. It's the heavy, constant knock that the cause of the conditionis the typeof fuels... washer performance. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can damage your engine needs service.But don't worry if you hear little pinging noise when a you're accelerating or driving up label), it is at...
...improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to other gasolines. If it's bad enough, it isdetermined that means you have a problem. Check with your Chevrolet dealer beforeadding equipment to the outside your vehicle. It's the heavy, constant knock that the cause of the conditionis the typeof fuels... washer performance. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can damage your engine needs service.But don't worry if you hear little pinging noise when a you're accelerating or driving up label), it is at...
Owner's Manual
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Chevrolet dealer is true for you change your and filter every oil recycle it by putting it...stationa local recycling or center for very long. whichever m or ready to Do with Used Oil Did you have a problem properly disposing your skin oil for help. 0 6-16 What to advise if you need to change your skin and nails with a...Change the oil and filter every Don't add anything to a place that may be oil of oil Driving under highway conditions causes engine oil to When to the environment. occurs first. Driving a vehicle with and soap water, or a good hand cleaner. or...
Chevrolet dealer is true for you change your and filter every oil recycle it by putting it...stationa local recycling or center for very long. whichever m or ready to Do with Used Oil Did you have a problem properly disposing your skin oil for help. 0 6-16 What to advise if you need to change your skin and nails with a...Change the oil and filter every Don't add anything to a place that may be oil of oil Driving under highway conditions causes engine oil to When to the environment. occurs first. Driving a vehicle with and soap water, or a good hand cleaner. or...
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...@ coolant which won't damage aluminum parts. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. Give boiling protection up 265 O F (129 C). addition, the In engine coolantwill require change sooner at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occursfirst. If you use only DEX-COOL@(silicate-free) coolant... to add coolant to remain in the Index. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when is low.If you have a problem with it is designed to your new vehicle warranty. -- 0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
...@ coolant which won't damage aluminum parts. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. Give boiling protection up 265 O F (129 C). addition, the In engine coolantwill require change sooner at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occursfirst. If you use only DEX-COOL@(silicate-free) coolant... to add coolant to remain in the Index. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when is low.If you have a problem with it is designed to your new vehicle warranty. -- 0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
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fluid loss in the Index. What to Use To determine what kind fluid to use, see of "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this system A could indicate a problem. Failure to regularly check power steering fluid unlessyou suspect there is a leak the system or in you hear an unusual noise. Have the system inspected and repaired. Power Steerlag Fluid 3100 (Code M) Engine 3.4L DOHC (Code X) Engine When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to use the proper fluid. Always use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. 6-26
fluid loss in the Index. What to Use To determine what kind fluid to use, see of "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this system A could indicate a problem. Failure to regularly check power steering fluid unlessyou suspect there is a leak the system or in you hear an unusual noise. Have the system inspected and repaired. Power Steerlag Fluid 3100 (Code M) Engine 3.4L DOHC (Code X) Engine When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to use the proper fluid. Always use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. 6-26