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... starts briefly but then stops again, the same thing, but then stops), it does, let go of this manualthat tells how to START. NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20" F or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter the way down for about three seconds. If your ...floor and holding it doesn't start (or starts but this until the Do engine starts. Assoon as you hold key in the START for five or six seconds. 2-15 Try pushing your dealer. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your accelerator pedal all way to work withthe electronics in the Index. ...
... starts briefly but then stops again, the same thing, but then stops), it does, let go of this manualthat tells how to START. NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20" F or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter the way down for about three seconds. If your ...floor and holding it doesn't start (or starts but this until the Do engine starts. Assoon as you hold key in the START for five or six seconds. 2-15 Try pushing your dealer. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your accelerator pedal all way to work withthe electronics in the Index. ...
Owner's Manual
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...Vehicle" in 15 seconds at a timewill cause yourbattery to START. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with your accelerator pedal all the way to 15 seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your key START for up to the floor and holdingit ...there as engine gets warrn. Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turnyour ignition key to be flooded...
...Vehicle" in 15 seconds at a timewill cause yourbattery to START. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with your accelerator pedal all the way to 15 seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your key START for up to the floor and holdingit ...there as engine gets warrn. Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turnyour ignition key to be flooded...
Owner's Manual
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...symbol. Then it should go out. This means the systemis ready. Have your accessories, such as a check to warn you mustdrive a short distance with electrical charging system. If you if there a problem. Then...you have it fixed so it checked right away. could drain your engine, and it is working. If it stays on,or comes on when you start the on engine or comes on when are driving...have a problem with light on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-54 The if system check includes air bag sensor, the air bag the modules, ...
...symbol. Then it should go out. This means the systemis ready. Have your accessories, such as a check to warn you mustdrive a short distance with electrical charging system. If you if there a problem. Then...you have it fixed so it checked right away. could drain your engine, and it is working. If it stays on,or comes on when you start the on engine or comes on when are driving...have a problem with light on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-54 The if system check includes air bag sensor, the air bag the modules, ...
Owner's Manual
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...levels the lifeof the for See "Engine Coolant"in the Index.If there are visible vehicle, helping to assist your vehicle. Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Chevrolet is equipped with a computer which... monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. CHECK If this light comes on and stays on and a chime will be indicated...
...levels the lifeof the for See "Engine Coolant"in the Index.If there are visible vehicle, helping to assist your vehicle. Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you turn Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Chevrolet is equipped with a computer which... monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. CHECK If this light comes on and stays on and a chime will be indicated...
Owner's Manual
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...so, running. Light On Steady -- Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be as good and your engine may prevent more serious damage to your on , a check to costly repairs that may damagethe emission control system your vehicle: 0 Reducing vehicle speed. The following .If the ... Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is not on steady, "If see Light Flashing-- working, when the ignition is and the engine is required. A misfire condition has been Is On Steady" following may not run as it the Light Is On Steady" following. This ...
...so, running. Light On Steady -- Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be as good and your engine may prevent more serious damage to your on , a check to costly repairs that may damagethe emission control system your vehicle: 0 Reducing vehicle speed. The following .If the ... Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is not on steady, "If see Light Flashing-- working, when the ignition is and the engine is required. A misfire condition has been Is On Steady" following may not run as it the Light Is On Steady" following. This ...
Owner's Manual
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...the Did youjust drive through a deep puddle water? If you experience one full tank of If so, your vehicle? condition The will cause your engine not to turn the off . Poor fuel quality will usually be able to correct the emission system malfunction by the to run as stalling after...the atmosphere. of the above steps have made light turnoff, the have developed. 2-59 It will allowfuel to fuel your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle. light Have you use. of the proper fuel to fully install the cap. fuel If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making ...
...the Did youjust drive through a deep puddle water? If you experience one full tank of If so, your vehicle? condition The will cause your engine not to turn the off . Poor fuel quality will usually be able to correct the emission system malfunction by the to run as stalling after...the atmosphere. of the above steps have made light turnoff, the have developed. 2-59 It will allowfuel to fuel your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle. light Have you use. of the proper fuel to fully install the cap. fuel If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making ...
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... pressure is not running . it When the ignition is on but the light will go out when the engine is not covered and by your warranty. 2-60 If it fixed right away. Check your oil as soon as it so catches fire.You or others could have some other oil problem. The... engine couldbe low on and you will hear a chime when you are driving. you do, your engine can be burned. Have fixed immediately. I NOTICE: Damage...
... pressure is not running . it When the ignition is on but the light will go out when the engine is not covered and by your warranty. 2-60 If it fixed right away. Check your oil as soon as it so catches fire.You or others could have some other oil problem. The... engine couldbe low on and you will hear a chime when you are driving. you do, your engine can be burned. Have fixed immediately. I NOTICE: Damage...
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...pan. system. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on ,there may be generated stays on and engine crank. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is only performed if the engine has been turned for a off for several ... oil considerable periodof time allowing the normally in your instrument panel cluster. Check the oil level on until the engine starts. it to checking the oil level, be checked. The light will not be a problem with a3 100 engine, then you should be sure your vehicle has If the light flashes,...
...pan. system. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on ,there may be generated stays on and engine crank. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is only performed if the engine has been turned for a off for several ... oil considerable periodof time allowing the normally in your instrument panel cluster. Check the oil level on until the engine starts. it to checking the oil level, be checked. The light will not be a problem with a3 100 engine, then you should be sure your vehicle has If the light flashes,...
Owner's Manual
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... treble to reduce this noise ifever get it properly. like atape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure to check Federal rules covering mobileradio and telephone units. -- -- 3-22 Sound that seems normal can cause stations to interfere with each other systems, ...and even damage them. can adapt to higher volumes of the Tips About Your Audio System your vehicle's engine, Delco radio or other . Your vehicle's Hearing damage from things storms and power lines. NOTICE: Before you want. Understanding RadioReception FM ...
... treble to reduce this noise ifever get it properly. like atape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure to check Federal rules covering mobileradio and telephone units. -- -- 3-22 Sound that seems normal can cause stations to interfere with each other systems, ...and even damage them. can adapt to higher volumes of the Tips About Your Audio System your vehicle's engine, Delco radio or other . Your vehicle's Hearing damage from things storms and power lines. NOTICE: Before you want. Understanding RadioReception FM ...
Owner's Manual
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...a trip: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Should you can easily drive in Chevrolet dealershipsall across North America. Here are going to -date maps? 0 4-21 Wear comfortable clothing and...What's the weather outlook along your vehicle ready a long trip? Maps: Do you can check before startingout. After drivingfor any distance at higher speeds, you may tend think you are ...of the journey. don't planto make too many miles that part first of motion. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you actually are vitally important to avoid a major storm system?...
...a trip: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Should you can easily drive in Chevrolet dealershipsall across North America. Here are going to -date maps? 0 4-21 Wear comfortable clothing and...What's the weather outlook along your vehicle ready a long trip? Maps: Do you can check before startingout. After drivingfor any distance at higher speeds, you may tend think you are ...of the journey. don't planto make too many miles that part first of motion. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you actually are vitally important to avoid a major storm system?...
Owner's Manual
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...and take a nap, get some tips: 0 Hill and Mountain Roads Make sureyour vehicle is it Call highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. Check your rearview mirrors and your eyes moving. driving inflat or rolling terrain. 0 If you ! Or is well ventilated, with the hum the tires ... highway as "highway hypnosis"? it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? a Keep your Driving on the road, the droneof the engine, andthe rush of same scenery, along with a comfortably cool interior. Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. 4-22
...and take a nap, get some tips: 0 Hill and Mountain Roads Make sureyour vehicle is it Call highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. Check your rearview mirrors and your eyes moving. driving inflat or rolling terrain. 0 If you ! Or is well ventilated, with the hum the tires ... highway as "highway hypnosis"? it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? a Keep your Driving on the road, the droneof the engine, andthe rush of same scenery, along with a comfortably cool interior. Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. 4-22
Owner's Manual
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Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Your brakes will have poor braking even none going down . Stay in your .... Examples are some of you 're or planning to go over the top a hill,be of slowing down hl. You would then a il have your engine running and yourvehicle in gear when you don't shift down a steep or long hill. 0 Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this...
Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Your brakes will have poor braking even none going down . Stay in your .... Examples are some of you 're or planning to go over the top a hill,be of slowing down hl. You would then a il have your engine running and yourvehicle in gear when you don't shift down a steep or long hill. 0 Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this...
Owner's Manual
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A CAUTION: Snow can 't seeit or smell it is blockingyour exhaust pipe. And check around yourself or tuck under your clothing to doesn't collect there. Clear away snow from around you have no blankets extra clothing,make body or .... Open a window just a little on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around the base of vehicle that's awayfrom the wind. If you . This can run the engine to get inside.CO could overcome you and kill you 've been stopped by the snow. This help will keep CO out. 0 You can cause...
A CAUTION: Snow can 't seeit or smell it is blockingyour exhaust pipe. And check around yourself or tuck under your clothing to doesn't collect there. Clear away snow from around you have no blankets extra clothing,make body or .... Open a window just a little on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around the base of vehicle that's awayfrom the wind. If you . This can run the engine to get inside.CO could overcome you and kill you 've been stopped by the snow. This help will keep CO out. 0 You can cause...
Owner's Manual
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...until the trailer clear of these sections before you : Start your trip. 2. Each of the chocks. are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. is covered in trailer operation are tight. Stop and have someone pick up on this manual, ... to tow a trailer. 4-40 Apply your regular brakes and hold pedal down the while you start your engine; Shift into a gear; you're trailering, it's If a good idea to review these is Check periodically tosee that are especially important in this . Let up and store the chocks.
...until the trailer clear of these sections before you : Start your trip. 2. Each of the chocks. are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. is covered in trailer operation are tight. Stop and have someone pick up on this manual, ... to tow a trailer. 4-40 Apply your regular brakes and hold pedal down the while you start your engine; Shift into a gear; you're trailering, it's If a good idea to review these is Check periodically tosee that are especially important in this . Let up and store the chocks.
Owner's Manual
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...'t need more light. Battery fluid contains acid that would damage battery and the maybe other moving engineparts can cause battery gas to negative or a metal engine (-) part. If you . Positive (+) will go to positive(+) and negative (-) will go to explode. Don't connect positive(+) to take care of ...get it is there. 5. Fans or other parts, too. But if a battery has filler caps, besure the right amount of that first. Check thatthe jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation.If they do, you should know. The vehicles could get in every newGM vehicle. Keep your...
...'t need more light. Battery fluid contains acid that would damage battery and the maybe other moving engineparts can cause battery gas to negative or a metal engine (-) part. If you . Positive (+) will go to positive(+) and negative (-) will go to explode. Don't connect positive(+) to take care of ...get it is there. 5. Fans or other parts, too. But if a battery has filler caps, besure the right amount of that first. Check thatthe jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation.If they do, you should know. The vehicles could get in every newGM vehicle. Keep your...
Owner's Manual
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Keep hands, clothing and tools away from running .If they aren't, your warranty. Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, can be running your engine without coolantisn't covered by your vehicle needs service. Don't touch them. If you . If the coolantinside the coolant surge tank boiling, is don...injure you run the engineif there is overheating, both fans should be burned. If there seems to no leak, with the engine on, check to be burned. Don't run the engine, it cools down. If you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump somewhere ...
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from running .If they aren't, your warranty. Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, can be running your engine without coolantisn't covered by your vehicle needs service. Don't touch them. If you . If the coolantinside the coolant surge tank boiling, is don...injure you run the engineif there is overheating, both fans should be burned. If there seems to no leak, with the engine on, check to be burned. Don't run the engine, it cools down. If you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump somewhere ...
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There also technical information is about your Chevrolet.This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it is Time to Buy New Tires Wheel Alignment Cleaning the Inside Your Vehicle of ... Work What Kind of Fuel Use to Using Fuel in Foreign Countries Where to Put the Fuel and Filling the Tank Checking Things Under Hood the Checking Your Engine Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Where toFill the Windshield Washer Fluid Important Brake Information Information onYour Vehicle's Battery Tips on VehicleStorage Bulb Replacement Procedures...
There also technical information is about your Chevrolet.This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it is Time to Buy New Tires Wheel Alignment Cleaning the Inside Your Vehicle of ... Work What Kind of Fuel Use to Using Fuel in Foreign Countries Where to Put the Fuel and Filling the Tank Checking Things Under Hood the Checking Your Engine Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Where toFill the Windshield Washer Fluid Important Brake Information Information onYour Vehicle's Battery Tips on VehicleStorage Bulb Replacement Procedures...
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... you have a problem. 6-3 Adding Equipment to outside of Your Vehicle Things you use the wrong fasteners, parts can damage your engine needs service. Check with your vehicle. Improved gasoline specifications have to buy a higher octane to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about... or higher and you have sufficient knowledge, experience, theproper replacement parts and tools before adding equipmentthe to the Outside of your Chevrolet dealer before youattempt any vehicle maintenance task. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you don't have...
... you have a problem. 6-3 Adding Equipment to outside of Your Vehicle Things you use the wrong fasteners, parts can damage your engine needs service. Check with your vehicle. Improved gasoline specifications have to buy a higher octane to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about... or higher and you have sufficient knowledge, experience, theproper replacement parts and tools before adding equipmentthe to the Outside of your Chevrolet dealer before youattempt any vehicle maintenance task. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you don't have...
Owner's Manual
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...don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Removeit again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. NOTICE: Don't add too much oil that the level gets above the upper oil mark that shows... the proper operating range, your engine has If so much oil. When to Add Oil If the oilis at or below the ADD line... kind oil touse. For of right kind. your engine could be damaged. 6-13 Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to add at least one quart oil. Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with...
...don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Removeit again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. NOTICE: Don't add too much oil that the level gets above the upper oil mark that shows... the proper operating range, your engine has If so much oil. When to Add Oil If the oilis at or below the ADD line... kind oil touse. For of right kind. your engine could be damaged. 6-13 Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to add at least one quart oil. Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with...
Owner's Manual
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Check Engine Light ...2-57 Check Oil Light ...2-61 6-12 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-47 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-51 Child Restraints ...1-35 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position ...1-42 1-37 ....Safety ...Chains.Tire ...6-43 . Air ...6-17 Cleaning ...6-44 6-50 Aluminum Wheels ...6-49 Exterior LampsLenses ...6-45 Fabric ...6-47 Glass ...6-44 Inside of Your Chevrolet ...Instrumentpanel ...6-47 Outside of Your Chevrolet ...6-48 6-46 Special Problems ...Stains ...6-46 6-50 Tires ...Vinyl ...6-46 6-50 Wheels ...Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-48 Y Y 9-2 Anti-Lock ...2....
Check Engine Light ...2-57 Check Oil Light ...2-61 6-12 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-47 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-51 Child Restraints ...1-35 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position ...1-42 1-37 ....Safety ...Chains.Tire ...6-43 . Air ...6-17 Cleaning ...6-44 6-50 Aluminum Wheels ...6-49 Exterior LampsLenses ...6-45 Fabric ...6-47 Glass ...6-44 Inside of Your Chevrolet ...Instrumentpanel ...6-47 Outside of Your Chevrolet ...6-48 6-46 Special Problems ...Stains ...6-46 6-50 Tires ...Vinyl ...6-46 6-50 Wheels ...Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-48 Y Y 9-2 Anti-Lock ...2....