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0 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 when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to adjust ... to use. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Problems on 8-10. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to operate your vehicle. It also explains the "air bag" system.
0 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 when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to adjust ... to use. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Problems on 8-10. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to operate your vehicle. It also explains the "air bag" system.
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... switch to . Get up to the speed you don't want . 3. You could lose control. Keep the cruise controlswitch off the accelerator pedal. 2-33 Push in tire traction can be dangerous on when you're not using cruise, might hita button you and go into cruisewhen you want to ON. 2. So, don...
... switch to . Get up to the speed you don't want . 3. You could lose control. Keep the cruise controlswitch off the accelerator pedal. 2-33 Push in tire traction can be dangerous on when you're not using cruise, might hita button you and go into cruisewhen you want to ON. 2. So, don...
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...'s chanceof being killedor permanently disabled is higher than if person had not been drinking. What if there's an emergency, a need to at the places wherethe tires meetthe road. 4-5 Ride home a cab;or if in a crash, that make crash injuries worse, especiallyinjuries to avoid collision. the Drinking and then drivingis very dangerous...
...'s chanceof being killedor permanently disabled is higher than if person had not been drinking. What if there's an emergency, a need to at the places wherethe tires meetthe road. 4-5 Ride home a cab;or if in a crash, that make crash injuries worse, especiallyinjuries to avoid collision. the Drinking and then drivingis very dangerous...
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.... Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. heavy acceleration followed by heavy easy to cool of your foot and doit. tire tread; This of and road can lose controlis a mistake.Your brakes may not have time to ask more with traffic. That means you can provide...long as when you have to push on snow or ice, it 's pavement or of vehicle and the amount brake force applied. rather than the tires braking -- That of Avoid needless heavy braking. means better braking and longer brake life. But even in an emergency, so a keeping enough space ...
.... Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. heavy acceleration followed by heavy easy to cool of your foot and doit. tire tread; This of and road can lose controlis a mistake.Your brakes may not have time to ask more with traffic. That means you can provide...long as when you have to push on snow or ice, it 's pavement or of vehicle and the amount brake force applied. rather than the tires braking -- That of Avoid needless heavy braking. means better braking and longer brake life. But even in an emergency, so a keeping enough space ...
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computer is The programmed to make the most available tire and of the wheels is wet. Let's say road is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel ...
computer is The programmed to make the most available tire and of the wheels is wet. Let's say road is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel ...
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...ofthe curve, and then can control. steering and braking-- Here's why: you want to adjust your wheels are Of traction of those places where tires meet the road. Experienced driver or beginner, each of adjust your speed. The same thing can lose control. Under less possible for the vehicle to... go slower. ice, curve, do their work where the tires meet the road the and make you suddenly apply the brakes. Unless you have to us Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should...
...ofthe curve, and then can control. steering and braking-- Here's why: you want to adjust your wheels are Of traction of those places where tires meet the road. Experienced driver or beginner, each of adjust your speed. The same thing can lose control. Under less possible for the vehicle to... go slower. ice, curve, do their work where the tires meet the road the and make you suddenly apply the brakes. Unless you have to us Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should...
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... on your steering wheel to straight down the road, to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might indicate a turn until the right front tire contactsthe pavement edge. Ease the accelerator and then, there is nothing in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing...
... on your steering wheel to straight down the road, to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might indicate a turn until the right front tire contactsthe pavement edge. Ease the accelerator and then, there is nothing in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing...
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... pass, you than makesfor the up . When you are not flashing,may seemto be so increasing speed as you won't have enough friction where the tires meetthe road to pass the slow vehicle.
... pass, you than makesfor the up . When you are not flashing,may seemto be so increasing speed as you won't have enough friction where the tires meetthe road to pass the slow vehicle.
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... snow, ice, gravel or other material is skidding. safety, you will be ready a for have steering control. Any sudden changes could cause the tires three control systems. In the braking skid, your vehicle's lower gear). Push the brake pedal down and adjust your to stop suddenly. In steering or...lose cornering force. when you vehicle may not realize the surface slippery until is important to slow down -much speed or steering a curve causes tires to slip and clues such as the wheels are best an If you start steering quickly enough, your driving to make a "mirrored surface" ...
... snow, ice, gravel or other material is skidding. safety, you will be ready a for have steering control. Any sudden changes could cause the tires three control systems. In the braking skid, your vehicle's lower gear). Push the brake pedal down and adjust your to stop suddenly. In steering or...lose cornering force. when you vehicle may not realize the surface slippery until is important to slow down -much speed or steering a curve causes tires to slip and clues such as the wheels are best an If you start steering quickly enough, your driving to make a "mirrored surface" ...
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... headlamps behind you and other vehicles. If you are likely to wear sunglasses. For example, you spend the day in bright if sunshine you 're tired, pull the road in daytime can light up only much light to reduce the glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible...
... headlamps behind you and other vehicles. If you are likely to wear sunglasses. For example, you spend the day in bright if sunshine you 're tired, pull the road in daytime can light up only much light to reduce the glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible...
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... good as well because turn dry your windshield and all the glass on theglass. When you can't stop, accelerate or as on roads. Keep your tire-to go slower and be cautious if rain starts tofall while you 'll get wet suddenly when your headlamps light up a film caused by approaching.... Glare at night made much tread left, you are faced with severe glare (as your headlamps should be checked regularlyfor proper aim,so should your tires don't have much is worse by dirt on your eyes contract repeatedly. Keep your eyes to readjust to pick out dimly lighted objects.Just as...
... good as well because turn dry your windshield and all the glass on theglass. When you can't stop, accelerate or as on roads. Keep your tire-to go slower and be cautious if rain starts tofall while you 'll get wet suddenly when your headlamps light up a film caused by approaching.... Glare at night made much tread left, you are faced with severe glare (as your headlamps should be checked regularlyfor proper aim,so should your tires don't have much is worse by dirt on your eyes contract repeatedly. Keep your eyes to readjust to pick out dimly lighted objects.Just as...
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...water, drive through them very slowly. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. Never drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your tires that they can come through water thatslightly is lower than the underbody your vehicle is to have much water can build up under your ...engine. Butcan if your it tires do not have your view restricted by road spray. 0 Have good tires with the road. no Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. it has little or contact with proper tread depth. ...
...water, drive through them very slowly. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. Never drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your tires that they can come through water thatslightly is lower than the underbody your vehicle is to have much water can build up under your ...engine. Butcan if your it tires do not have your view restricted by road spray. 0 Have good tires with the road. no Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. it has little or contact with proper tread depth. ...
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...drone of the engine, and the of motion. and be well rested. e Lamps: Are they in good shape? Are the lenses clean? Are the tires inflated to The ex11 speea 1s usually posted. Should you sleepy. don't planto make too many miles that part first of the journey.Wear comfortable...Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked aware thatit can you keep it 's ready go. all windows clean inside and outside? Before Leaving on the of Chevrolet dealerships all working? If you do about highway hypnosis? What can happen. First, be ready and willing to be injured. 0 Wiper Blades: Are ...
...drone of the engine, and the of motion. and be well rested. e Lamps: Are they in good shape? Are the lenses clean? Are the tires inflated to The ex11 speea 1s usually posted. Should you sleepy. don't planto make too many miles that part first of the journey.Wear comfortable...Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked aware thatit can you keep it 's ready go. all windows clean inside and outside? Before Leaving on the of Chevrolet dealerships all working? If you do about highway hypnosis? What can happen. First, be ready and willing to be injured. 0 Wiper Blades: Are ...
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...'re if planning to a lowerg e i The lower gearshelp cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the better. Check allfluid levels andalso the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. They could of the slowing down a hill. Youmaywant to shift down hills. Keep your lane, a stalled or an accident. You would...
...'re if planning to a lowerg e i The lower gearshelp cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the better. Check allfluid levels andalso the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. They could of the slowing down a hill. Youmaywant to shift down hills. Keep your lane, a stalled or an accident. You would...
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... to begin to avoid driving on the brakes a little. Without anti-lock brakes, if you feel your tires ice Try to slide, let up on wet until salt and sand crews ice and the road, you...or not, you have anti-lock, do see "Anti-Lock" in the Index.This system improves your tires meet the ice can be very careful. But wet Most of all. can get wet ice when ...drive with caution. You'll have a less traction or "grip" and will spin and polish surface the under the tires even more trouble because may offerthe it 's about freezing (32°F; 0"C) and freezing rain begins fall. You can...
... to begin to avoid driving on the brakes a little. Without anti-lock brakes, if you feel your tires ice Try to slide, let up on wet until salt and sand crews ice and the road, you...or not, you have anti-lock, do see "Anti-Lock" in the Index.This system improves your tires meet the ice can be very careful. But wet Most of all. can get wet ice when ...drive with caution. You'll have a less traction or "grip" and will spin and polish surface the under the tires even more trouble because may offerthe it 's about freezing (32°F; 0"C) and freezing rain begins fall. You can...
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The Tire-Loading Infurnation label is inside the tmnk lid The label tells you can carry. It dso gives youimportant inforanaton.ahout the number of all occupants, cargo and all nanfactory-installed options. 4-28 This includes the weight of people that can be in your vehicle. Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION I Two labels on your vehicle and the total weight you the proper size, speed rating and reconmended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle show how much weight it may properlycarry.
The Tire-Loading Infurnation label is inside the tmnk lid The label tells you can carry. It dso gives youimportant inforanaton.ahout the number of all occupants, cargo and all nanfactory-installed options. 4-28 This includes the weight of people that can be in your vehicle. Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION I Two labels on your vehicle and the total weight you the proper size, speed rating and reconmended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle show how much weight it may properlycarry.
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... part. too Consider using a sway control. That's the reasonfor this A 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). The engine is used to operate at the of your vehicle's tires. 0 0 There are all during the first 500 miles (800 km) that can a trailer safely be state or provincial police. What's more than the maximum posted...
... part. too Consider using a sway control. That's the reasonfor this A 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). The engine is used to operate at the of your vehicle's tires. 0 0 There are all during the first 500 miles (800 km) that can a trailer safely be state or provincial police. What's more than the maximum posted...
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...the Index). If it . Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for your vehicle, including the weight the trailer tongue. Here are limit for cold tires. Cross the safety chains under tongue the of your vehicle when youinstall a trailer hitch? to drag the ground. Dirt and water can...your vehicle and your trailer. Crosswinds, large trucks going and rough roads by the trailer manufacturer. Total Weighton Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires inflated to the upper are the some rulesto follow: The rear bumper on Hitches It's importantto have the correct hitch equipment...
...the Index). If it . Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for your vehicle, including the weight the trailer tongue. Here are limit for cold tires. Cross the safety chains under tongue the of your vehicle when youinstall a trailer hitch? to drag the ground. Dirt and water can...your vehicle and your trailer. Crosswinds, large trucks going and rough roads by the trailer manufacturer. Total Weighton Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires inflated to the upper are the some rulesto follow: The rear bumper on Hitches It's importantto have the correct hitch equipment...
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... any trailer brakes are still working . To move the trailer to your vehicle. If you can help you . (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.the trailer has If electric brakes, start your vehicle without trailer. Always back up ahead when you are working . one driving is...
... any trailer brakes are still working . To move the trailer to your vehicle. If you can help you . (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.the trailer has If electric brakes, start your vehicle without trailer. Always back up ahead when you are working . one driving is...
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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