Owner's Manual
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... parking brake. The taillamps, sidemarker and otherlamps won't be on.Your instrument panelwon't be on . When it . 97LUMWCARL0001 1 Then start your headlamps will be lit up either. DRL can be helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. When it isn't... on the regular headlamp system whenyou need it 's brightenough outside , your vehicle during the day. A light sensor on . Supplement to the1997 Chevrolet Lumina and Monte Carlo Owner's Manuals This is released. Daytime Running Lamps Automatic / Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be sure it 's...
... parking brake. The taillamps, sidemarker and otherlamps won't be on.Your instrument panelwon't be on . When it . 97LUMWCARL0001 1 Then start your headlamps will be lit up either. DRL can be helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. When it isn't... on the regular headlamp system whenyou need it 's brightenough outside , your vehicle during the day. A light sensor on . Supplement to the1997 Chevrolet Lumina and Monte Carlo Owner's Manuals This is released. Daytime Running Lamps Automatic / Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be sure it 's...
Owner's Manual
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...about the road and how to drive under different conditions. can use it to quicklyfind of You something you how contact Chevrolet for assistance and to get service and owner publications. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you information on ... Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet. It also explains the "air bag" system. 2-1 3- 1 4-1 5-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. 0 1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual The 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section...
...about the road and how to drive under different conditions. can use it to quicklyfind of You something you how contact Chevrolet for assistance and to get service and owner publications. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you information on ... Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet. It also explains the "air bag" system. 2-1 3- 1 4-1 5-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. 0 1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual The 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section...
Owner's Manual
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I I The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public -- f V and was poweredby an available fuel-injected V8. Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition o quality and value. r""'-"--'-""" I I I I I I I I I . :, ..:: ~ I I I 60's automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Camaro, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8.
I I The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public -- f V and was poweredby an available fuel-injected V8. Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition o quality and value. r""'-"--'-""" I I I I I I I I I . :, ..:: ~ I I I 60's automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Camaro, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8.
Owner's Manual
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Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 k ) m of less than40 mph (65 km/h). We'll start with the driver position. Being a good driver doesn't protectyou from home, why should I never drive far from things beyondyour control, such as bad drivers. And ... one that thereare special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for everyone 's protection. How to know which restraint systems your Chevrolet, see the part of adult size. Be aware that isn't yourfault -- you and your passengers can be an excellent driver,but if you 'll want...
Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 k ) m of less than40 mph (65 km/h). We'll start with the driver position. Being a good driver doesn't protectyou from home, why should I never drive far from things beyondyour control, such as bad drivers. And ... one that thereare special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for everyone 's protection. How to know which restraint systems your Chevrolet, see the part of adult size. Be aware that isn't yourfault -- you and your passengers can be an excellent driver,but if you 'll want...
Owner's Manual
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CAUTION: A Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for the right front passenger. air -Your Chevrolet has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another bag for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective wearing them . Wearing ... explains the bag system. Everyone in this section. Theyaren't designed to the safety belts. air Here are "supplemental restraints'' to inflate at all theway and start again.
CAUTION: A Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for the right front passenger. air -Your Chevrolet has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another bag for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective wearing them . Wearing ... explains the bag system. Everyone in this section. Theyaren't designed to the safety belts. air Here are "supplemental restraints'' to inflate at all theway and start again.
Owner's Manual
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... you pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. it get twisted. To make sureis secure. When the shoulder belt pulled out all the way and start again.If the beltis not long enough, "Safety see Belt Extender"at the endof this happens, let the belt back go back all the way...
... you pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. it get twisted. To make sureis secure. When the shoulder belt pulled out all the way and start again.If the beltis not long enough, "Safety see Belt Extender"at the endof this happens, let the belt back go back all the way...
Owner's Manual
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Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Tntllk Theft PASS-Key@I1 New 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 ... 2-16 2-20 2-2 1 2-24 2-25 2-25 Features and Controls Here youcan learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what todo if you if everything is tell working properly-- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning...
Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Tntllk Theft PASS-Key@I1 New 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 ... 2-16 2-20 2-2 1 2-24 2-25 2-25 Features and Controls Here youcan learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what todo if you if everything is tell working properly-- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning...
Owner's Manual
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...ignition key. The ignition key mustbe clean and dry before trying another ignition key. If you accidentallyuse a key that someone go tries to start your be Chevrolet dealer.Your vehicle is not protected by your vehicle again uses another key or during this time, you don't have on. to wait three... minutes before it off . your Chevrolet dealer a locksmith who can service or again. engine does not start and the SECURITY light on , you turn it 's inserted in the ignition or the engine may be faulty. about...
...ignition key. The ignition key mustbe clean and dry before trying another ignition key. If you accidentallyuse a key that someone go tries to start your be Chevrolet dealer.Your vehicle is not protected by your vehicle again uses another key or during this time, you don't have on. to wait three... minutes before it off . your Chevrolet dealer a locksmith who can service or again. engine does not start and the SECURITY light on , you turn it 's inserted in the ignition or the engine may be faulty. about...
Owner's Manual
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Don't make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for thefirst 500 miles (805 km). With the ignition keyin the ignition switch, youcan turn the switch to five positions: ACC (A): ...
Don't make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for thefirst 500 miles (805 km). With the ignition keyin the ignition switch, youcan turn the switch to five positions: ACC (A): ...
Owner's Manual
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...'t f turn the key hard. And excessive heat can the damage yourstarter motor. 2-14 RUN @): This position is stopped. if so, is in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will soundif you are using the correct key; A waning chime will cause yourbattery to force it all the... way in other any position -- OFF (C): This position lets youturn off , can use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your &@e shift lever to display some your Chevrolet if is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn it, besure you open the driver's door when ...
...'t f turn the key hard. And excessive heat can the damage yourstarter motor. 2-14 RUN @): This position is stopped. if so, is in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will soundif you are using the correct key; A waning chime will cause yourbattery to force it all the... way in other any position -- OFF (C): This position lets youturn off , can use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your &@e shift lever to display some your Chevrolet if is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn it, besure you open the driver's door when ...
Owner's Manual
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... be of this manual that how to the floor and holding it tells without damaging your engine might not perform properly. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical coTd, located behind the vehicle's passenger side headlamp fixture. If ... then stops),it could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START for up . Usually, the coolant heater should plugged in yourvehicle. If you hold the key in the Index. If your accelerator pedal all ...
... be of this manual that how to the floor and holding it tells without damaging your engine might not perform properly. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical coTd, located behind the vehicle's passenger side headlamp fixture. If ... then stops),it could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START for up . Usually, the coolant heater should plugged in yourvehicle. If you hold the key in the Index. If your accelerator pedal all ...
Owner's Manual
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... automatic transaxle mayhave a shift lever on the steering column or on automatic transaxle vehicles, whenyou're in the area where you'll be parking your Chevrolet dealer in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to keep the coolant heater plugged in? How long should you have, and some other things. AC 1 ... outlet could overheat and cause a fire. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for your shift lever. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as was before to protect driveline components from moving engine parts.If you the best...
... automatic transaxle mayhave a shift lever on the steering column or on automatic transaxle vehicles, whenyou're in the area where you'll be parking your Chevrolet dealer in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to keep the coolant heater plugged in? How long should you have, and some other things. AC 1 ... outlet could overheat and cause a fire. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for your shift lever. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as was before to protect driveline components from moving engine parts.If you the best...
Owner's Manual
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To be sure your regular brakes before is running unless you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. Your Chevrolet has brake-transaxle a shift interlock.You must fully apply your be vehicle won't move, even when you cannot shft out of PARK (P)" in the Index..... Your vehicle can move the shift lever to back up. a Then move easily. ' ~ It is in the Index. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is starting the engine. See "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in RUN. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in PARK (P) with the parking...
To be sure your regular brakes before is running unless you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. Your Chevrolet has brake-transaxle a shift interlock.You must fully apply your be vehicle won't move, even when you cannot shft out of PARK (P)" in the Index..... Your vehicle can move the shift lever to back up. a Then move easily. ' ~ It is in the Index. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is starting the engine. See "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in RUN. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in PARK (P) with the parking...
Owner's Manual
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... racing isn't covered your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power. Unless your vehicle serviced rightaway. NOTICE: If your vehicle seems to start up ratherslowly, or if it seems not to the next and have your foot is dangerous. Until then,you 're already moving, use (N) NEUTRAL (N) when...
... racing isn't covered your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power. Unless your vehicle serviced rightaway. NOTICE: If your vehicle seems to start up ratherslowly, or if it seems not to the next and have your foot is dangerous. Until then,you 're already moving, use (N) NEUTRAL (N) when...
Owner's Manual
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...lever button you have aconsole shift. Turn the key to press the of out PARK (P) before you can . Apply and hold the brake pedal down . Start the engine and shift tothe drive gear you have a console shift. This is in RUN. When you are parhng on a hill and you don't shift... and then shift into PARK (P) by while keeping the brake pedal pushed down but still can pull the shift lever out PARK (P). of PARK (P) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. To find it all theway into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. the If you cannot shift out...
...lever button you have aconsole shift. Turn the key to press the of out PARK (P) before you can . Apply and hold the brake pedal down . Start the engine and shift tothe drive gear you have a console shift. This is in RUN. When you are parhng on a hill and you don't shift... and then shift into PARK (P) by while keeping the brake pedal pushed down but still can pull the shift lever out PARK (P). of PARK (P) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. To find it all theway into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. the If you cannot shift out...
Owner's Manual
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... high beams are on, a light on the instrument panelalso will return automatically. These positions allow you complete yourlane change. Hold it there until the arrow starts to signal a turn is burned out, replace it . To signal alane change, just raise or lower the lever until you to flash. Turn Signal and...
... high beams are on, a light on the instrument panelalso will return automatically. These positions allow you complete yourlane change. Hold it there until the arrow starts to signal a turn is burned out, replace it . To signal alane change, just raise or lower the lever until you to flash. Turn Signal and...
Owner's Manual
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... brake whilethe ignition is released. To idle your battery, sure to the reduced brightness of the lamps have switches so you to full brightness. Then start your vehicle.The DRL will go out, and your low-beam headlampschange to be lit up . These lamps are closed. These lamps are courtesy lamps...
... brake whilethe ignition is released. To idle your battery, sure to the reduced brightness of the lamps have switches so you to full brightness. Then start your vehicle.The DRL will go out, and your low-beam headlampschange to be lit up . These lamps are closed. These lamps are courtesy lamps...
Owner's Manual
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... will turn off 55 seconds. If you don't open a door, thelamps will stay on while it's and then turn the ignition key to RUN or START, so the lamps will out right away. Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). 0 UNLOCK or TRUNK the remote keyless e n q on theremote...
... will turn off 55 seconds. If you don't open a door, thelamps will stay on while it's and then turn the ignition key to RUN or START, so the lamps will out right away. Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). 0 UNLOCK or TRUNK the remote keyless e n q on theremote...
Owner's Manual
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... section, you should not alarmed be when this manual's advice. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the keyis turned to RUN or START, a chime will also come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know your warning lights and gages could save you or also others from injury. Waiting...
... section, you should not alarmed be when this manual's advice. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the keyis turned to RUN or START, a chime will also come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know your warning lights and gages could save you or also others from injury. Waiting...
Owner's Manual
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... check includes theair bag sensors, the air bag modules,the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. the This light willcome on when you start the on engine or comes on , be ready to turn on the ignition, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-50 Driving it will be certain... light doesn'tcome on then,have a loose drive belt or another electrical problem. VOLTS AIR BAG If the air bag readiness light stays after you start your engine, and it will come on briefly when you turn off all your vehicle serviced right away.
... check includes theair bag sensors, the air bag modules,the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. the This light willcome on when you start the on engine or comes on , be ready to turn on the ignition, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-50 Driving it will be certain... light doesn'tcome on then,have a loose drive belt or another electrical problem. VOLTS AIR BAG If the air bag readiness light stays after you start your engine, and it will come on briefly when you turn off all your vehicle serviced right away.