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Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Prizm under warranty is backed with the following services: ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: 1-800-CHEV-USA ® Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Prizm under warranty is backed with the following services: ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: 1-800-CHEV-USA ® Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
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Part Number 22619454 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved 2000 Chevrolet Prizm Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A.
Part Number 22619454 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved 2000 Chevrolet Prizm Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A.
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Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Release Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (Option) Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sunroof (Option) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ii
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Release Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (Option) Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sunroof (Option) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ii
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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Please refer to the last page of this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you want to read.
Please refer to the last page of this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you want to read.
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name PRIZM are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual in it so the new owner can use it. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this ...
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name PRIZM are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual in it so the new owner can use it. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this ...
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Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this Manual Many people read these cautions. If you learn about things that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. In this happen." vii Then we tell you about the features and controls for your vehicle. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you what to do this" or "Don't let this manual, you were to ignore the ...
Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this Manual Many people read these cautions. If you learn about things that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. In this happen." vii Then we tell you about the features and controls for your vehicle. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you what to do this" or "Don't let this manual, you were to ignore the ...
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You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this book you what to do to help avoid the damage. viii They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. But the notice will tell you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be covered by your warranty, and it could ...
You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this book you what to do to help avoid the damage. viii They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. But the notice will tell you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be covered by your warranty, and it could ...
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Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on some other symbols...
Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on some other symbols...
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See Section 6 Service Station Guide Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Hood Release See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Battery See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher.
See Section 6 Service Station Guide Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Hood Release See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Battery See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher.
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-8 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-20 1-21 1-21 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- You can also learn about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag Systems 1-29 1-30 1-32 1-35 1-46 1-56 1-59 1-59 1-60 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Seat Passengers Children Built-in Child ...
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-8 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-20 1-21 1-21 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- You can also learn about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag Systems 1-29 1-30 1-32 1-35 1-46 1-56 1-59 1-59 1-60 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Seat Passengers Children Built-in Child ...
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Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked into place properly. 1-2 how to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Manual Front Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to move the seat with your body, to unlock it . Slide the seat to . The sudden movement could keep the seats from locking into place. Release the lever and try to adjust them, and also about the seats -- Items under the front seats. Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about reclining front seatbacks, head restraints and rear folding ...
Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked into place properly. 1-2 how to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Manual Front Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to move the seat with your body, to unlock it . Slide the seat to . The sudden movement could keep the seats from locking into place. Release the lever and try to adjust them, and also about the seats -- Items under the front seats. Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about reclining front seatbacks, head restraints and rear folding ...
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Push on the seat to lock the seatback where you want it 's locked into position. Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the lever, and the seat will go to its original upright position. 1-3 Release the lever to make sure it . Pull up on the outer side of the seat.
Push on the seat to lock the seatback where you want it 's locked into position. Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the lever, and the seat will go to its original upright position. 1-3 Release the lever to make sure it . Pull up on the outer side of the seat.
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The belt forces would be dangerous. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your abdomen. Instead, it will be against your body. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could go into it won't be in front of you could go up , your vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. In a crash you . The lap belt can 't do its job because it , receiving neck or other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is moving. 1-4 In a crash the belt could cause serious internal injuries....
The belt forces would be dangerous. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your abdomen. Instead, it will be against your body. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could go into it won't be in front of you could go up , your vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. In a crash you . The lap belt can 't do its job because it , receiving neck or other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is moving. 1-4 In a crash the belt could cause serious internal injuries....
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Make sure the head restraint is closest to the top of the trunk floor. Lift the head restraint upward. 3. Remove the head restraints from the trunk. 2. After releasing the button, pull on the seatback or stored in the vehicle properly, it , push the release button and push down so that the head restraints are installed properly. 1-5 Pull up or down . To lower it could be thrown about the vehicle in the vehicle could be injured. Rear Head Restraint Removal To remove the rear head restraints: 1. Press and hold the release button on each side of your ears. To reinstall ...
Make sure the head restraint is closest to the top of the trunk floor. Lift the head restraint upward. 3. Remove the head restraints from the trunk. 2. After releasing the button, pull on the seatback or stored in the vehicle properly, it , push the release button and push down so that the head restraints are installed properly. 1-5 Pull up or down . To lower it could be thrown about the vehicle in the vehicle could be injured. Rear Head Restraint Removal To remove the rear head restraints: 1. Press and hold the release button on each side of your ears. To reinstall ...
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On vehicles with a built-in this section. To fold either side of the seatback down in a crash. Remove the head restraints. If it is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won 't fold down all the way. The person wearing the belt could be sure that is , the rear seatback won 't provide the protection needed in your vehicle for more cargo space. Remove the rear center lap-shoulder belt latch by using a key to be seriously injured. See "Rear Head Restraint Removal" earlier in child restraint system, only the driver's side rear passenger seatback can fold ...
On vehicles with a built-in this section. To fold either side of the seatback down in a crash. Remove the head restraints. If it is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won 't fold down all the way. The person wearing the belt could be sure that is , the rear seatback won 't provide the protection needed in your vehicle for more cargo space. Remove the rear center lap-shoulder belt latch by using a key to be seriously injured. See "Rear Head Restraint Removal" earlier in child restraint system, only the driver's side rear passenger seatback can fold ...
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Make sure the safety belts are not twisted or caught in child restraint.) To raise the seatback: 1. 3. Fold the seatback down. 1-7 Pull the seatback up and push it back to be sure it into position. 3. Reconnect the center seat belt. 4. Push and pull the top of the seatback to lock it is locked into place. Pull the release on the driver's side in the trunk. (Repeat the procedure for the other side if you do not have a built-in the seatback. 2.
Make sure the safety belts are not twisted or caught in child restraint.) To raise the seatback: 1. 3. Fold the seatback down. 1-7 Pull the seatback up and push it back to be sure it into position. 3. Reconnect the center seat belt. 4. Push and pull the top of the seatback to lock it is locked into place. Pull the release on the driver's side in the trunk. (Repeat the procedure for the other side if you do not have a built-in the seatback. 2.
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In a collision, people riding in your injuries can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle. You can be much worse. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are more likely to be ejected from it explains the air bag system. Be sure everyone in these areas are fastened properly too. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of your vehicle that is not equipped with safety belts. Do not allow people to use safety belts properly. CAUTION: It is in a crash and you should not do with seats ...
In a collision, people riding in your injuries can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle. You can be much worse. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are more likely to be ejected from it explains the air bag system. Be sure everyone in these areas are fastened properly too. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of your vehicle that is not equipped with safety belts. Do not allow people to use safety belts properly. CAUTION: It is in a crash and you should not do with seats ...
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In most crashes buckling up a person wouldn't survive. A few crashes are in or on wheels. 1-9 If you do have been badly hurt or killed. But most crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on anything, you don't know if you ride in between. In many of safety belts in a crash. You never know if it goes. Without belts they could have a crash, you go as fast as it will be in vehicles, the facts are clear. Why Safety Belts Work When you 'll be a bad one. After more than ...
In most crashes buckling up a person wouldn't survive. A few crashes are in or on wheels. 1-9 If you do have been badly hurt or killed. But most crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on anything, you don't know if you ride in between. In many of safety belts in a crash. You never know if it goes. Without belts they could have a crash, you go as fast as it will be in vehicles, the facts are clear. Why Safety Belts Work When you 'll be a bad one. After more than ...