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The DRL system will be lit up either. As with any vehicle, youshould turn on. When it . 97LUMWCARL0001 1 Supplement to the1997 Chevrolet Lumina and Monte Carlo Owner's Manuals This is a correction to see the front of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be especially helpful ... can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can make your high-beam headlamps come on top of your vehicle.The DRL will also come on page 2-34and 2-35 (Lumina)and page 2-34 (Monte Carlo). A light sensor on at reduced intensity. When it's dark enough outside, your DRL ...
The DRL system will be lit up either. As with any vehicle, youshould turn on. When it . 97LUMWCARL0001 1 Supplement to the1997 Chevrolet Lumina and Monte Carlo Owner's Manuals This is a correction to see the front of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be especially helpful ... can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can make your high-beam headlamps come on top of your vehicle.The DRL will also come on page 2-34and 2-35 (Lumina)and page 2-34 (Monte Carlo). A light sensor on at reduced intensity. When it's dark enough outside, your DRL ...
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... found on page 6-58 and 6-59for Lumina and Monte Carlo. Cruise Control Cut-Out Switch, Cruise Control Module, Turn Signal Cruise ControlSwitches Stoplamps -- Theft-Deterrent Module, Powertrain Control Module, (PCM) IGN Syst. Blower Motor Relay L.H. Door Lock Switches, Trunk Courtesy Lamp, O/S Mirror Switch, (S.E.O.) Emergency Vehicle-Rear Compartment Lid Lamp or Window Panel...
... found on page 6-58 and 6-59for Lumina and Monte Carlo. Cruise Control Cut-Out Switch, Cruise Control Module, Turn Signal Cruise ControlSwitches Stoplamps -- Theft-Deterrent Module, Powertrain Control Module, (PCM) IGN Syst. Blower Motor Relay L.H. Door Lock Switches, Trunk Courtesy Lamp, O/S Mirror Switch, (S.E.O.) Emergency Vehicle-Rear Compartment Lid Lamp or Window Panel...
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...information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 0 1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual The 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject ...use. 8-1 9- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how contact Chevrolet for assistance and to get service and owner publications. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to how It also gives you have a problem while driving...
...information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 0 1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual The 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject ...use. 8-1 9- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how contact Chevrolet for assistance and to get service and owner publications. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to how It also gives you have a problem while driving...
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...if you ever needit when you're on the road. For vehicles first sold Canada, substitute the name in "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever appears in this manualit in your Chevrolet,so it . Mississauga, OntarioL5T 1C7 Litho in the product ... guide en frangais chez votre concessionaireou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name LUMINAare registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. Part No. 10292306 C First Edition ii 11 @Copyright General Motors Corporation...
...if you ever needit when you're on the road. For vehicles first sold Canada, substitute the name in "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever appears in this manualit in your Chevrolet,so it . Mississauga, OntarioL5T 1C7 Litho in the product ... guide en frangais chez votre concessionaireou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name LUMINAare registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. Part No. 10292306 C First Edition ii 11 @Copyright General Motors Corporation...
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That year 2999 vehicles were produced. " The dynamic William C. "Billy" Durant shified gears from making carriages to making cars, forming half the team that gave birth to Chevrolet. Louis Chevrolet, the other half of the team, at the wheel of his experimental "Classic Six, which enteredproduction in I912.
That year 2999 vehicles were produced. " The dynamic William C. "Billy" Durant shified gears from making carriages to making cars, forming half the team that gave birth to Chevrolet. Louis Chevrolet, the other half of the team, at the wheel of his experimental "Classic Six, which enteredproduction in I912.
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... read these cautions. vi In the caution area, tell you need is . Please read their owner's manual beginning from to end when they receive theirnew vehicle. How to Use this manual, you'll find a circle with a slash through in it this book.This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do hazard. I ' A CAUTION... that could hurt is you or If others could hurt if you were to ignore you what the hazard is the Index in for your vehicle. you don't, you or other people. I Index A good place to look what you what to to tell you about the features and controls for the...
... read these cautions. vi In the caution area, tell you need is . Please read their owner's manual beginning from to end when they receive theirnew vehicle. How to Use this manual, you'll find a circle with a slash through in it this book.This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do hazard. I ' A CAUTION... that could hurt is you or If others could hurt if you were to ignore you what the hazard is the Index in for your vehicle. you don't, you or other people. I Index A good place to look what you what to to tell you about the features and controls for the...
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...I NOTICE: These mean there something that is could it be covered by your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION NOTICE. or vii When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your warranty..., and could damage your vehicle. Many times, this book you what do to help to avoid the damage.
...I NOTICE: These mean there something that is could it be covered by your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION NOTICE. or vii When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your warranty..., and could damage your vehicle. Many times, this book you what do to help to avoid the damage.
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... POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols of are on some of the symbols you may find... on warning and indicator lights: Here are some your controls: WDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE k FUSE -%- Q DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1...
... POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols of are on some of the symbols you may find... on warning and indicator lights: Here are some your controls: WDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE k FUSE -%- Q DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1...
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... you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is body locked into place. 1-2 The sudden movement could startle and confuse you,or make you push a pedal when you it . Adjust the driver's seat ...
... you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is body locked into place. 1-2 The sudden movement could startle and confuse you,or make you push a pedal when you it . Adjust the driver's seat ...
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... injuries. But don't have the seatback upright. a The belt forces would be in front of the or restraint is motion, have a seatback reclined vehicle is in motioncan be against yourbody. at This could gointo it won't be dangerous.Even if you 're reclined like this. I Sitting ina reclined... position when your vehicle is moving. This position reduces the chance of your ears. For proper protection when the vehicle in is closest to the top of a neck injury in the seat and wear your abdomen. ...
... injuries. But don't have the seatback upright. a The belt forces would be in front of the or restraint is motion, have a seatback reclined vehicle is in motioncan be against yourbody. at This could gointo it won't be dangerous.Even if you 're reclined like this. I Sitting ina reclined... position when your vehicle is moving. This position reduces the chance of your ears. For proper protection when the vehicle in is closest to the top of a neck injury in the seat and wear your abdomen. ...
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... be ejected from it explains the air bag system. It also tells you some things you 're not wearinga safety belt, your vehicle is extremely dangerous to in theseareas are more likely to be seriously You injured or killed. you are fastened properly too. Safety Belts: They'refor ... fasten your passengers' belts are in a crash and If you should not do with seats and safety belts.Be sure everyone in anyarea of your vehicle that your safety belt,and check that is not equipped with safety belts. Do not allow peopleto ride in your injuries can 't wear a safety belt...
... be ejected from it explains the air bag system. It also tells you some things you 're not wearinga safety belt, your vehicle is extremely dangerous to in theseareas are more likely to be seriously You injured or killed. you are fastened properly too. Safety Belts: They'refor ... fasten your passengers' belts are in a crash and If you should not do with seats and safety belts.Be sure everyone in anyarea of your vehicle that your safety belt,and check that is not equipped with safety belts. Do not allow peopleto ride in your injuries can 't wear a safety belt...
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.... Suppose it's just a seat on it some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Take the simplest vehicle. it goes. Inmost crashes buckling up can beso A few crashes are clear. In many of safety beltsin vehicles, 25 the facts are mild, and serious thateven buckled up a person wouldn't surviveBut most states and.... (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or anything, you go as fast as on wheel 1-7 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as areminder to wear safety belts.
.... Suppose it's just a seat on it some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Take the simplest vehicle. it goes. Inmost crashes buckling up can beso A few crashes are clear. In many of safety beltsin vehicles, 25 the facts are mild, and serious thateven buckled up a person wouldn't surviveBut most states and.... (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or anything, you go as fast as on wheel 1-7 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as areminder to wear safety belts.
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or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... The person keeps going until stopped by something.
or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... The person keeps going until stopped by something.
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...sale required theuse of being conscious during and after Q: Won't I beI'm wearing a safety belt? That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in a vehicle that has air if bags, you still have to stop over more time to wear safety belts? and the Answers trapped in the future. an... accident if A: You could be most protection. Air bags are But supplemental systems only; If my vehicle has air bags, why shouldI have to buckle up to get more distance, You and your chance of has safety belts. stop . not insteadof them...
...sale required theuse of being conscious during and after Q: Won't I beI'm wearing a safety belt? That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in a vehicle that has air if bags, you still have to stop over more time to wear safety belts? and the Answers trapped in the future. an... accident if A: You could be most protection. Air bags are But supplemental systems only; If my vehicle has air bags, why shouldI have to buckle up to get more distance, You and your chance of has safety belts. stop . not insteadof them...
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...different rules for smaller children and babies.If a child will be riding in an accident -- A: You may be hurt. First, you 're in your vehicle has. Being a good driver doesn't protectyou from home, why should I never drive far from things beyondyour control, such as bad drivers. We'll start... those rulesfor everyone . 1-11 @ If I'm a good driver, and I wear safety belts? Be aware that isn't yourfault -- How to know which restraint systems your Chevrolet, see the part of adult size. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of home.
...different rules for smaller children and babies.If a child will be riding in an accident -- A: You may be hurt. First, you 're in your vehicle has. Being a good driver doesn't protectyou from home, why should I never drive far from things beyondyour control, such as bad drivers. We'll start... those rulesfor everyone . 1-11 @ If I'm a good driver, and I wear safety belts? Be aware that isn't yourfault -- How to know which restraint systems your Chevrolet, see the part of adult size. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of home.
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work everyone, including pregnant for women. A pregnant woman should wear lap-shoulder belt, and a the lap portion should go back out the way. To unlatch the belt, push thebutton on it, you closethe door, be sure the belt is outof the way. Before you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. If you slam the door on the buckle. just of The belt should worn as low as possible, below be to seriously injuredif they don't wear safety belts. Like all occupants, they are more likely be the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work everyone, including pregnant for women. A pregnant woman should wear lap-shoulder belt, and a the lap portion should go back out the way. To unlatch the belt, push thebutton on it, you closethe door, be sure the belt is outof the way. Before you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. If you slam the door on the buckle. just of The belt should worn as low as possible, below be to seriously injuredif they don't wear safety belts. Like all occupants, they are more likely be the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-19
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... . Everyone in rollover, rear, side low-speed frontal or crashes. Air bags are designed to severe crashes where the front of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it will is likely that person. -- -- 1-20 All air bags are "supplemental restraints'' to know about air the bag system:... reduceyour chance of your safety belt even if you have air bags. go Air Bag System This part explains the bag system. air -Your Chevrolet has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another bag for that the fetus won't be severelyinjured or killed ina crash if...
... . Everyone in rollover, rear, side low-speed frontal or crashes. Air bags are designed to severe crashes where the front of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it will is likely that person. -- -- 1-20 All air bags are "supplemental restraints'' to know about air the bag system:... reduceyour chance of your safety belt even if you have air bags. go Air Bag System This part explains the bag system. air -Your Chevrolet has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another bag for that the fetus won't be severelyinjured or killed ina crash if...
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... seriouslyinjure small children. Safety belts help keep you position beforeand during a in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of the vehicle. To read how, seethe part of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air... bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. Always wear your vehicle. See "Air BagReadiness Light" in the Index for malfunctions. The light tells you .
... seriouslyinjure small children. Safety belts help keep you position beforeand during a in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of the vehicle. To read how, seethe part of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air... bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. Always wear your vehicle. See "Air BagReadiness Light" in the Index for malfunctions. The light tells you .
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...inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts,because inflation would not help the occupant. The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, that so it might not inflate properly or it can say whether an air bag shouldhave inflated simplybecause of the damage to inflate in...near any particularcrash, no one can be somewhatabove or below this range. is The sensing system triggers a release of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in a crash. Don't put anything between an occupant and alr an bag, the bag might force the object into a wall that...
...inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts,because inflation would not help the occupant. The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, that so it might not inflate properly or it can say whether an air bag shouldhave inflated simplybecause of the damage to inflate in...near any particularcrash, no one can be somewhatabove or below this range. is The sensing system triggers a release of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in a crash. Don't put anything between an occupant and alr an bag, the bag might force the object into a wall that...
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... you 'll need some people may also occurfrom the right front passenger air bag. There will be somesmoke and dustcoming from leaving the vehicle. Air bags distribute the force of asthma or other breathing trouble. as anything more gradually. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver... other parts. 1-24 parts of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is dust in the vehicle should never be regarded as If you may warm, but can't get out soon as itis safe to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions...
... you 'll need some people may also occurfrom the right front passenger air bag. There will be somesmoke and dustcoming from leaving the vehicle. Air bags distribute the force of asthma or other breathing trouble. as anything more gradually. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver... other parts. 1-24 parts of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is dust in the vehicle should never be regarded as If you may warm, but can't get out soon as itis safe to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions...