Owner's Manual
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...system. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to if you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. i do as 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to adjust the ventilation and ... start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. 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 it to quicklyfind of You something you want to read....
...system. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to if you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. i do as 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to adjust the ventilation and ... start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. 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 it to quicklyfind of You something you want to read....
Owner's Manual
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... control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed.So, don't use cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you can't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your brakes...
... control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed.So, don't use cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you can't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your brakes...
Owner's Manual
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...alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. But even in of a second. of Sometimes, as two three secondsor more those control systems than the tires of and road can lose control you of your vehicle. 4-6 on snow ice, it togo. might be a lot distance inan emergency, so of keeping... mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). Brakir a - Braking action involvesperception time and reaction time. do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. That means can provide. That's reaction time. That could be less with one driver It and as long as when you're...
...alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. But even in of a second. of Sometimes, as two three secondsor more those control systems than the tires of and road can lose control you of your vehicle. 4-6 on snow ice, it togo. might be a lot distance inan emergency, so of keeping... mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). Brakir a - Braking action involvesperception time and reaction time. do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. That means can provide. That's reaction time. That could be less with one driver It and as long as when you're...
Owner's Manual
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... speed andcontrols braking pressure accordingly. 4-9 change the time you need The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. front of available tire and road conditions. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. LOW TRAC You can change the brake pressure faster Remember: Anti-lock doesn't to get...
... speed andcontrols braking pressure accordingly. 4-9 change the time you need The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. front of available tire and road conditions. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. LOW TRAC You can change the brake pressure faster Remember: Anti-lock doesn't to get...
Owner's Manual
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Braking in If on curves. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, of the tires against the road surface makes it will keep the vehicle going the same direction. While you're in a curve, speed is the one factor you ...turn the front wheels.If there's no traction, inertia will take curves at which the curve is banked, and your tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. of The traction of us is it possible for the vehicle to change its path when...
Braking in If on curves. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, of the tires against the road surface makes it will keep the vehicle going the same direction. While you're in a curve, speed is the one factor you ...turn the front wheels.If there's no traction, inertia will take curves at which the curve is banked, and your tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. of The traction of us is it possible for the vehicle to change its path when...
Owner's Manual
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...in your speed as you approach a curve, do it to slower. there isn't room. Both control systems -- Steering in front you lose control. Your Chevrolet can of avoid these . Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much speed as much of those... you can from nowhere, ora child darts outfrom between parked carsand stops right in Emergencies There are based on the do their work -where the tires meet the road and make you . steering and braking have anti-lock' notenough to lock your wheels. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in ...
...in your speed as you approach a curve, do it to slower. there isn't room. Both control systems -- Steering in front you lose control. Your Chevrolet can of avoid these . Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much speed as much of those... you can from nowhere, ora child darts outfrom between parked carsand stops right in Emergencies There are based on the do their work -where the tires meet the road and make you . steering and braking have anti-lock' notenough to lock your wheels. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in ...
Owner's Manual
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... quickly without removing 180 either hand. If the levelof the shoulder is nothing the way, steer so in that your turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. If you can turn the steering wheel up to practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions,you are always...
... quickly without removing 180 either hand. If the levelof the shoulder is nothing the way, steer so in that your turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. If you can turn the steering wheel up to practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions,you are always...
Owner's Manual
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... the can lose control of less danger. happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to what second skidif it be Let's review what driving experts say about what the driver has asked. Skidding In a skid...you ahead of Control vehicle may it occurs. 0 The three typesof skids correspond to your Chevrolet's three control systems. the braking skid, your foot the accelerator pedal. much speed or steering incurve causes tires to slip and a And in your see inside mirror, activate your right lane change ...
... the can lose control of less danger. happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to what second skidif it be Let's review what driving experts say about what the driver has asked. Skidding In a skid...you ahead of Control vehicle may it occurs. 0 The three typesof skids correspond to your Chevrolet's three control systems. the braking skid, your foot the accelerator pedal. much speed or steering incurve causes tires to slip and a And in your see inside mirror, activate your right lane change ...
Owner's Manual
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... is that some drivers are no longer rolling), releaseenough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
... is that some drivers are no longer rolling), releaseenough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
Owner's Manual
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... can 't see as wellat night as doesn't lower the high beams, a vehicle with or misaimed headlamps), slow down , especially higher speed roads. What you 're tired, pull the road in bright sunshine you . Remember that your windshield and all the glass on Your headlamps can see as be temporarily blinded by...
... can 't see as wellat night as doesn't lower the high beams, a vehicle with or misaimed headlamps), slow down , especially higher speed roads. What you 're tired, pull the road in bright sunshine you . Remember that your windshield and all the glass on Your headlamps can see as be temporarily blinded by...
Owner's Manual
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...stripsof rubber startto separate from the inserts. 4-17 The surface mayget wet suddenly when your reflexes are can 't stop, accelerate turn as And, if your tire-to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of the road and even people... walking. It's wise to -road traction isn't good ason dry roads. as well because or your tires don'thave much tread left, you can make it is to fall while youare driving. Replace your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid.
...stripsof rubber startto separate from the inserts. 4-17 The surface mayget wet suddenly when your reflexes are can 't stop, accelerate turn as And, if your tire-to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of the road and even people... walking. It's wise to -road traction isn't good ason dry roads. as well because or your tires don'thave much tread left, you can make it is to fall while youare driving. Replace your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid.
Owner's Manual
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... 4-19 Never drive through water that they actually ride on the water. to help make you more visible to by road spray. Have good tires with the road. But can happen if a lot of can build up under your parking lamps-- Allow yourself more is slightly lower than the... "dimple" the water's surface, there could hydroplaning. be especially careful when you of wateris standing on your low-beam headlamps not just -your tires that is low. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water,...
... 4-19 Never drive through water that they actually ride on the water. to help make you more visible to by road spray. Have good tires with the road. But can happen if a lot of can build up under your parking lamps-- Allow yourself more is slightly lower than the... "dimple" the water's surface, there could hydroplaning. be especially careful when you of wateris standing on your low-beam headlamps not just -your tires that is low. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water,...
Owner's Manual
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..., or both. Driving on the of road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of road with the same scenery, along with the humthe tires on steep hills or mountains is it happen toyou! Check your rearview mirrors and your vehicle well ventilated, witha is something about highway hypnosis? There...
..., or both. Driving on the of road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of road with the same scenery, along with the humthe tires on steep hills or mountains is it happen toyou! Check your rearview mirrors and your vehicle well ventilated, witha is something about highway hypnosis? There...
Owner's Manual
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... a steep or long hill. 0 0 Coasting downhillin NEUTRAL (N)or with the ignition off is this: let your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Always haveyour engine running and your vehicle ingood shape. Shift down hl. You...
... a steep or long hill. 0 0 Coasting downhillin NEUTRAL (N)or with the ignition off is this: let your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Always haveyour engine running and your vehicle ingood shape. Shift down hl. You...
Owner's Manual
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...road.) Whether have a lot less traction or "grip" will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because may offer the it 's about However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and freezing (32°F; 0"C) and freezing rain begins to fall. You'll can get wetice ...sand crews the road,you would on . Whatever the condition smooth ice, packed, blowing -or loose snow-- Without anti-lock brakes, if you feel your tires meet theice can have anti-lock, ' see "Anti-Lock" in the Index. Most of the time, those places where your vehicle begin stopping sooner ...
...road.) Whether have a lot less traction or "grip" will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because may offer the it 's about However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and freezing (32°F; 0"C) and freezing rain begins to fall. You'll can get wetice ...sand crews the road,you would on . Whatever the condition smooth ice, packed, blowing -or loose snow-- Without anti-lock brakes, if you feel your tires meet theice can have anti-lock, ' see "Anti-Lock" in the Index. Most of the time, those places where your vehicle begin stopping sooner ...
Owner's Manual
Page 185
.... But do itas little as you get out of nonfactory-installed options. 4-29 WT. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE PSIIKPa RTG FRT. SPA. also gives you It important information about the numberof people that you can. That is inside the trunk...cargo and all the way to restart the vehicle, and possibly for the heat that can get and keeps the it battery charged. FRT. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle. When you must.This saves fuel. Then, shut...
.... But do itas little as you get out of nonfactory-installed options. 4-29 WT. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE PSIIKPa RTG FRT. SPA. also gives you It important information about the numberof people that you can. That is inside the trunk...cargo and all the way to restart the vehicle, and possibly for the heat that can get and keeps the it battery charged. FRT. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle. When you must.This saves fuel. Then, shut...
Owner's Manual
Page 188
.... What's more than mph (90 kmh)) to 55 save wearon your vehicle by itself. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires forced to work harder are important for trailers (or no more , the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. engine is equipped...
.... What's more than mph (90 kmh)) to 55 save wearon your vehicle by itself. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires forced to work harder are important for trailers (or no more , the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. engine is equipped...
Owner's Manual
Page 189
... Vehicle" in the vehicle. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A)of any special equipment that can write us at: Chevrolet Customer AssistanceCenter P.O. But even that youhave on your vehicle's tires. 'You can ask your dealer our trailering information or for more than 1,000 pounds(450 kg). Three important considerations have...
... Vehicle" in the vehicle. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A)of any special equipment that can write us at: Chevrolet Customer AssistanceCenter P.O. But even that youhave on your vehicle's tires. 'You can ask your dealer our trailering information or for more than 1,000 pounds(450 kg). Three important considerations have...
Owner's Manual
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires inflated to follow: The bumpers on the Tire-Loading Information label (found inside the trunk lid) or see "Loading Your Vehicle"in the body your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, ... can get them , deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can , too. 4-34 \ of vehicle when you don't go over the GVW limit for cold tires. you do, If then be sure you install a trailer hitch? Then be sure to if the weights are limit for your into vehicle (see proper...
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires inflated to follow: The bumpers on the Tire-Loading Information label (found inside the trunk lid) or see "Loading Your Vehicle"in the body your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, ... can get them , deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can , too. 4-34 \ of vehicle when you don't go over the GVW limit for cold tires. you do, If then be sure you install a trailer hitch? Then be sure to if the weights are limit for your into vehicle (see proper...
Owner's Manual
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... want to get to be sure by the trailer manufacturer. able to install, adjust and maintain them to the road if it does, both lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. Be sure to drag on the ground. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for this far, thenmake the brake fluid tapat the upper rear...
... want to get to be sure by the trailer manufacturer. able to install, adjust and maintain them to the road if it does, both lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. Be sure to drag on the ground. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for this far, thenmake the brake fluid tapat the upper rear...