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...1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual The 1-1 2-1 3- 1 4- 1 5- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle. Features and Controls This section explains how to read. 6-1 7-1 8-1 9- 1 i Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to do if you have a problem... while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. You can use . page Index Here's an ...
...1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual The 1-1 2-1 3- 1 4- 1 5- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle. Features and Controls This section explains how to read. 6-1 7-1 8-1 9- 1 i Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to do if you have a problem... while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. You can use . page Index Here's an ...
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... and warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-5 2-9 2- 10 2-11 2-13 2- 14 2- 17 2-18 2-22 2-23 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-27 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) TrUIlk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation ...Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-36 2-37 2-39 2-40 2-4 1 2-42 2-44 2-45 2-45 2-46 2-48 2-5 1 ...
... and warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-5 2-9 2- 10 2-11 2-13 2- 14 2- 17 2-18 2-22 2-23 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-27 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) TrUIlk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation ...Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-36 2-37 2-39 2-40 2-4 1 2-42 2-44 2-45 2-45 2-46 2-48 2-5 1 ...
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If you are familiar with this section, you start the engine just to there's a problem with one your warning lights and gages. advice. and even dangerous. Safety Belt Reminder...on when youare driving, or when one the gages of shows there may be a problem, check section that the tells you or save others from injury. Warning lights and gages can indicate when there... be problem with one of will come on and stay on until the driver's belt is a problem may with your warning lights and gages could also you what to...
If you are familiar with this section, you start the engine just to there's a problem with one your warning lights and gages. advice. and even dangerous. Safety Belt Reminder...on when youare driving, or when one the gages of shows there may be a problem, check section that the tells you or save others from injury. Warning lights and gages can indicate when there... be problem with one of will come on and stay on until the driver's belt is a problem may with your warning lights and gages could also you what to...
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... readiness light on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. This light will come on when you start the engine or comes on when you have a problem with the light on, be it while this light is ready. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start... your engine, and it should go out.This means the system is on then, havefixed so it will flashfor a few for malfunctions. is an electrical if problem. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for seconds when you may...
... readiness light on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. This light will come on when you start the engine or comes on when you have a problem with the light on, be it while this light is ready. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start... your engine, and it should go out.This means the system is on then, havefixed so it will flashfor a few for malfunctions. is an electrical if problem. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for seconds when you may...
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... off. That's normal. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on then, havefixed so it light doesn't come on when you start the engine again to the floor. After you don't have anti-lock brakes and there could be working properly if the anti-lock brake system warning light... that the pedal is harder to warn you 're driving, light is flashing. Or, the light comes on and stays if on may not be a problem with the anti-lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to stop carefully. If the light flashes when you're driving, you 've pulledthe...
... off. That's normal. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on then, havefixed so it light doesn't come on when you start the engine again to the floor. After you don't have anti-lock brakes and there could be working properly if the anti-lock brake system warning light... that the pedal is harder to warn you 're driving, light is flashing. Or, the light comes on and stays if on may not be a problem with the anti-lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to stop carefully. If the light flashes when you're driving, you 've pulledthe...
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... light also comes on then, haveit fixed so it will be there totell you turn the engine as soon as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Light LOW TRAC HOT This light tells you should pull off In "Problems on . If the light doesn't come on the Road," this light comes exist on for a ... key to help avoid a braking skid, the anti-lock brake system active light will come on briefly when you when the system active. See "Engine Overheating"in the Index. 2-55 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light (Option) When your anti-lock system is If you have been operating your vehicle...
... light also comes on then, haveit fixed so it will be there totell you turn the engine as soon as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Light LOW TRAC HOT This light tells you should pull off In "Problems on . If the light doesn't come on the Road," this light comes exist on for a ... key to help avoid a braking skid, the anti-lock brake system active light will come on briefly when you when the system active. See "Engine Overheating"in the Index. 2-55 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light (Option) When your anti-lock system is If you have been operating your vehicle...
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...hot! the the If you can. In "Problems on coolant LOW engine the and may overheat. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turnoff the engine as soon as possible. as 100 I ...serviced ksoon as warning light. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on, your engine is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. 2-56 See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. If the gage pointer moves into red the area, your ...
...hot! the the If you can. In "Problems on coolant LOW engine the and may overheat. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turnoff the engine as soon as possible. as 100 I ...serviced ksoon as warning light. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on, your engine is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. 2-56 See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. If the gage pointer moves into red the area, your ...
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.... Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may damage the emission control system on during a malfunction one in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. Avoiding hard accelerations. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes onto indicate that emissions are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as a check...
.... Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may damage the emission control system on during a malfunction one in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. Avoiding hard accelerations. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes onto indicate that emissions are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as a check...
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...as stalling after start-up .) This will require at least seconds and restart the 10 engine. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may be wet. may be corrected when the electrical system dries out.A few driving... Did you recently put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is still flashing, light follow the previous steps, anddrive the vehicle to your vehicle. for If so, your vehicle with cap properly the ...
...as stalling after start-up .) This will require at least seconds and restart the 10 engine. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may be wet. may be corrected when the electrical system dries out.A few driving... Did you recently put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is still flashing, light follow the previous steps, anddrive the vehicle to your vehicle. for If so, your vehicle with cap properly the ...
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... your warranty. When the ignition is but the light will come on when you are driving. If it be burned. This is low. The engine could have a problem with your oil, this light may have some other situations: 0 I NOTICE: Damage to keep drivingif the oil pressure is normal. 0 2-59 If you ...makea hard stop, the light may come on , you may stay on after you start your engine, or come on in two other problem. Check your oil as soon as possible and have a problem with the fuse or bulb. OIL This indicates that is not going through your...
... your warranty. When the ignition is but the light will come on when you are driving. If it be burned. This is low. The engine could have a problem with your oil, this light may have some other situations: 0 I NOTICE: Damage to keep drivingif the oil pressure is normal. 0 2-59 If you ...makea hard stop, the light may come on , you may stay on after you start your engine, or come on in two other problem. Check your oil as soon as possible and have a problem with the fuse or bulb. OIL This indicates that is not going through your...
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...reset oil. oil on If this , of the CHG OILSOON light may come on when to there's a problem. Also see "CHG OIL SOON Light, How to drain back into the pan. Because this light stays for...the Indexfor in the If the light does notflash, have the oil changed. Low Oil Level Light Your engine is running. Change Oil Soon Light LOW OIL CHG OIL SOON The CHG OIL SOON light should come ...it will be ready warn you if there's a problem. When the ignition key is turned on as early as a bulb check when you turn the engine Check the oil level using the off considerable periodof ...
...reset oil. oil on If this , of the CHG OILSOON light may come on when to there's a problem. Also see "CHG OIL SOON Light, How to drain back into the pan. Because this light stays for...the Indexfor in the If the light does notflash, have the oil changed. Low Oil Level Light Your engine is running. Change Oil Soon Light LOW OIL CHG OIL SOON The CHG OIL SOON light should come ...it will be ready warn you if there's a problem. When the ignition key is turned on as early as a bulb check when you turn the engine Check the oil level using the off considerable periodof ...
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... or pulseslittle. But you will come on flash. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, brake pedal the will check itself. When you start your engine, or when you start your vehicle. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. 4-7 ANTI LOCK Anti-Lock Brakes (Option) Your...begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will say so. a If there's a problem with anti-lock brake system, the the anti-lock brake system warning light will be harder to push. If your engine stops, you may even notice that will help prevent a braking skid. If your engineever stops...
... or pulseslittle. But you will come on flash. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, brake pedal the will check itself. When you start your engine, or when you start your vehicle. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. 4-7 ANTI LOCK Anti-Lock Brakes (Option) Your...begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will say so. a If there's a problem with anti-lock brake system, the the anti-lock brake system warning light will be harder to push. If your engine stops, you may even notice that will help prevent a braking skid. If your engineever stops...
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... have to go over the top a hill, be alert. Keep your own lane. Know how to do all the work well. You could of special problems. Examples are some of slowing down . like car You may see highway signs on mountain roads. Be alert to a lowerg e i The lower gearshelp ...an accident. Check allfluid levels andalso the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. The most important thing to let your engine assist your brakes on two-lane roads in your engine and transaxle, and you don't shift down hills. Drive speeds that warn of something in hills or mountains. As you...
... have to go over the top a hill, be alert. Keep your own lane. Know how to do all the work well. You could of special problems. Examples are some of slowing down . like car You may see highway signs on mountain roads. Be alert to a lowerg e i The lower gearshelp ...an accident. Check allfluid levels andalso the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. The most important thing to let your engine assist your brakes on two-lane roads in your engine and transaxle, and you don't shift down hills. Drive speeds that warn of something in hills or mountains. As you...
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0 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occuron the road. 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-14 5-17 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5-26 5-26 5-38 5-39 If a TireGoes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1
0 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occuron the road. 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-14 5-17 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5-26 5-26 5-38 5-39 If a TireGoes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1
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... : a If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to full hot at the highest fan If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine for two or three minutes while you're parked, see If the warning doesn't come back on, you 're in a traffic jam, shift to safe... there's still no sign of try thisfor a minute or so: 1. You may not be for long periods in this section. If you can steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but or hear no signsteam, of steam, you can drive. be too serious. Stop after high-speed driving...
... : a If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to full hot at the highest fan If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine for two or three minutes while you're parked, see If the warning doesn't come back on, you 're in a traffic jam, shift to safe... there's still no sign of try thisfor a minute or so: 1. You may not be for long periods in this section. If you can steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but or hear no signsteam, of steam, you can drive. be too serious. Stop after high-speed driving...
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...That could cause an engine fire,and you can be no leak, with the engine on, check to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, the coolant level but you run theengine if there is a leak. How to Add Coolant to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running.... Don't touch them. I NOTICE: Engine damageif you keep running . Get any leak fixed before you...
...That could cause an engine fire,and you can be no leak, with the engine on, check to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, the coolant level but you run theengine if there is a leak. How to Add Coolant to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running.... Don't touch them. I NOTICE: Engine damageif you keep running . Get any leak fixed before you...
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...with Used Oil Did you know that may come on before disposal. within five seconds. Your dealer is OFF Don't add anything to Change EngineOil Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle has an Oil Monitor. Remember to then start the vehicle. Clean your vehicle more information, "CHG OIL see SOON Light"... ask your skin and could for even causecancer? If you think something should added. the CHG OIL SOON If light advise if you have a problem properly disposing your used oil, of recycle it by puttingit in a dusty area,be sure to Reset the CHG OIL SOON Light After changing the...
...with Used Oil Did you know that may come on before disposal. within five seconds. Your dealer is OFF Don't add anything to Change EngineOil Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle has an Oil Monitor. Remember to then start the vehicle. Clean your vehicle more information, "CHG OIL see SOON Light"... ask your skin and could for even causecancer? If you think something should added. the CHG OIL SOON If light advise if you have a problem properly disposing your used oil, of recycle it by puttingit in a dusty area,be sure to Reset the CHG OIL SOON Light After changing the...
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... funnel, add enough fluid the at dipstick hole to bring the level the cross-hatched area on into the dipstick. 3. If you with DEX-COOL engine coolant. NOTICE: I A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant 0 0 0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°...inthe Index. The following explains your new vehicle warranty. Give boilingprotectionupto 265 "F (129 "C). in your vehicle is filled with have problem a if to engine overheating or you need to add coolant your vehicle for yourautomatictransaxle. Let the warning lights and gages work as described under "How to...
... funnel, add enough fluid the at dipstick hole to bring the level the cross-hatched area on into the dipstick. 3. If you with DEX-COOL engine coolant. NOTICE: I A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant 0 0 0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°...inthe Index. The following explains your new vehicle warranty. Give boilingprotectionupto 265 "F (129 "C). in your vehicle is filled with have problem a if to engine overheating or you need to add coolant your vehicle for yourautomatictransaxle. Let the warning lights and gages work as described under "How to...
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thermostat stops the The It is not necessary to Check Power Steering Fluid Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in this system A could indicate a problem. Have system inspected the When you hear an unusual noise. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the... overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. you replace your radiator pressure cap, AC' an cap is recommended. 3100 (CodeM) Engine 3800 (CodeK) Engine Thermostat When ...
thermostat stops the The It is not necessary to Check Power Steering Fluid Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in this system A could indicate a problem. Have system inspected the When you hear an unusual noise. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the... overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. you replace your radiator pressure cap, AC' an cap is recommended. 3100 (CodeM) Engine 3800 (CodeK) Engine Thermostat When ...
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...Convenience Net ...2-4 1 2-40 Convex Outside Mirror ...6-22 Coolant ...Adding ...6-25 BleedV'ves ...5-23 6-24 Checking ...Heater.Engine ...2-17 Radiator ...5-22 RecoveryTank ...5-19 Whattouse ...6-23 4-36 WhenTrailerTowing ...5-17 CoolingSystem ... 2-37 Courtesy Lamps ...Courtesy Transportation ...8-8...41 Cupholders ...Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ...8-4 Customer Assistance Information ...8-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...8-2 Damage. Special Problems ...6-49 Stains ...6-48 6-53 Tires ...Vinyl ...6-49 Wheels ...6-53 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-5 1 Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses ...6-...
...Convenience Net ...2-4 1 2-40 Convex Outside Mirror ...6-22 Coolant ...Adding ...6-25 BleedV'ves ...5-23 6-24 Checking ...Heater.Engine ...2-17 Radiator ...5-22 RecoveryTank ...5-19 Whattouse ...6-23 4-36 WhenTrailerTowing ...5-17 CoolingSystem ... 2-37 Courtesy Lamps ...Courtesy Transportation ...8-8...41 Cupholders ...Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ...8-4 Customer Assistance Information ...8-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...8-2 Damage. Special Problems ...6-49 Stains ...6-48 6-53 Tires ...Vinyl ...6-49 Wheels ...6-53 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-5 1 Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses ...6-...