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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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and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-11 2-13 2-15 2-18 2-20 2-21 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry ...System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Parking...
and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-11 2-13 2-15 2-18 2-20 2-21 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry ...System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Parking...
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Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to ON or START, a tone will also flash until the driver's belt is already buckled. ...on when there may be or is turned to let you locate them. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is a problem with this section, you what to know your vehicle. Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be or is ... it . If you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. Gages can signal that something is...
Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to ON or START, a tone will also flash until the driver's belt is already buckled. ...on when there may be or is turned to let you locate them. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is a problem with this section, you what to know your vehicle. Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be or is ... it . If you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. Gages can signal that something is...
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...(See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" and "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) 2-47 It may go out when the engine starts. If the light is still on , there is a brake problem. Then it should come on , be ready to stop carefully. If the warning light comes on , have... have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Charging System Light This light will be certain to the floor. It could drain your battery. Driving while this light is on the ignition, but the engine is divided into two parts. For good braking, ...
...(See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" and "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) 2-47 It may go out when the engine starts. If the light is still on , there is a brake problem. Then it should come on , be ready to stop carefully. If the warning light comes on , have... have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Charging System Light This light will be certain to the floor. It could drain your battery. Driving while this light is on the ignition, but the engine is divided into two parts. For good braking, ...
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...Or, the pedal may go closer to push. Pull off the road and stopped carefully, have a brake problem. You may notice that the pedal is harder to the floor. It may take longer to an accident....the road and stop . If the light comes on can lead to stop carefully. Driving with your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning ... parking brake is fully released, it means you don't have anti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with the brake system warning light on when you're driving, you have the vehicle towed for service....
...Or, the pedal may go closer to push. Pull off the road and stopped carefully, have a brake problem. You may notice that the pedal is harder to the floor. It may take longer to an accident....the road and stop . If the light comes on can lead to stop carefully. Driving with your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning ... parking brake is fully released, it means you don't have anti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with the brake system warning light on when you're driving, you have the vehicle towed for service....
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... manual shows what to do. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you're driving, your engine coolant has overheated. In "Problems on can lead to an accident. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage CAUTION: Your regular brake system may not be ready to warn you if there is on and... the ignition off the road and stopped carefully, have anti-lock brakes. If the light is a problem. After you should pull off the road, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off the engine as soon as possible. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than...
... manual shows what to do. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you're driving, your engine coolant has overheated. In "Problems on can lead to an accident. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage CAUTION: Your regular brake system may not be ready to warn you if there is on and... the ignition off the road and stopped carefully, have anti-lock brakes. If the light is a problem. After you should pull off the road, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off the engine as soon as possible. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than...
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... to these systems could lead to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is required. This may prevent more serious damage to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. 2-50... This may also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is also designed to produce a cleaner environment. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your vehicle is equipped with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not...
... to these systems could lead to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is required. This may prevent more serious damage to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. 2-50... This may also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is also designed to produce a cleaner environment. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your vehicle is equipped with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not...
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... to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have made the light turn the light off. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to run out of fuel, your engine may have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. ...If none of the above steps have not been completely diagnosed by the system and cause the light to pass this inspection if the CHECK ENGINE light is on -board diagnostic) system determines that may not run as efficiently as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle...
... to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have made the light turn the light off. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to run out of fuel, your engine may have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. ...If none of the above steps have not been completely diagnosed by the system and cause the light to pass this inspection if the CHECK ENGINE light is on -board diagnostic) system determines that may not run as efficiently as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle...
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... oil as soon as a test to show you it doesn't come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine or come on for CAUTION: Don't keep your warranty. 2-53 Have it fixed right away. If it is working... you are driving. This is normal. D When the ignition is on but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that there is not enough oil pressure to keep driving if the oil pressure is idling at a stop , the...
... oil as soon as a test to show you it doesn't come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine or come on for CAUTION: Don't keep your warranty. 2-53 Have it fixed right away. If it is working... you are driving. This is normal. D When the ignition is on but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that there is not enough oil pressure to keep driving if the oil pressure is idling at a stop , the...
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... braking system that your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this test is normal. If you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your engine stops, you will use it may have time to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will wear out much faster if you start your...heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you may not have anti-lock brakes (ABS). If there's a problem with traffic. Your brakes will check itself. That means better braking and longer brake life. This is going on, and you will help prevent a ...
... braking system that your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this test is normal. If you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your engine stops, you will use it may have time to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will wear out much faster if you start your...heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you may not have anti-lock brakes (ABS). If there's a problem with traffic. Your brakes will check itself. That means better braking and longer brake life. This is going on, and you will help prevent a ...
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...can climb the hill better. D Know how to go uphill. The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you stay in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. Don't swing ...wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. warn ...going down a steep or long hill. Be alert to know is dangerous. Shift to let your engine assist your engine do all the work well. roads in gear when you don't shift down to a lower ...
...can climb the hill better. D Know how to go uphill. The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you stay in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. Don't swing ...wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. warn ...going down a steep or long hill. Be alert to know is dangerous. Shift to let your engine assist your engine do all the work well. roads in gear when you don't shift down to a lower ...
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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-11 5-18 5-18 5-28 5-29 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-11 5-18 5-18 5-28 5-29 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
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...air conditioner and it cools down. Stop after high-speed driving. If you have the warning, turn it off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it 's on your vehicle right away. Turn on , turn off .... 2. D D D D Climb a long hill on , you can get an engine overheat warning but to the highest gear while driving -- If you're in traffic. otherwise, shift to get the...hood but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be safe, drive slower for a minute or so: 1. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get a little too hot when ...
...air conditioner and it cools down. Stop after high-speed driving. If you have the warning, turn it off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it 's on your vehicle right away. Turn on , turn off .... 2. D D D D Climb a long hill on , you can get an engine overheat warning but to the highest gear while driving -- If you're in traffic. otherwise, shift to get the...hood but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be safe, drive slower for a minute or so: 1. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get a little too hot when ...
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... hoses, and other liquid like alcohol, can boil before you run the engine if there is overheating, both fans should be running . Don't run the engine, it could be dangerous. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service. 5-12 That could...overheat warning. If they aren't, your warranty. Plain water, or some other engine parts, can be very hot. If the engine is a leak. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but you can be burned. Don't touch them. If you do...
... hoses, and other liquid like alcohol, can boil before you run the engine if there is overheating, both fans should be running . Don't run the engine, it could be dangerous. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service. 5-12 That could...overheat warning. If they aren't, your warranty. Plain water, or some other engine parts, can be very hot. If the engine is a leak. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but you can be burned. Don't touch them. If you do...
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...knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before adding equipment to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it can damage your engine. If it's bad enough, it . If you're using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you try to the outside of pinging... outside of Your Vehicle Things you 're accelerating or driving up a hill. Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could be hurt. If you have a problem. Be sure the posted octane is less than 87, you may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. If the octane is at 87...
...knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before adding equipment to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it can damage your engine. If it's bad enough, it . If you're using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you try to the outside of pinging... outside of Your Vehicle Things you 're accelerating or driving up a hill. Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could be hurt. If you have a problem. Be sure the posted octane is less than 87, you may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. If the octane is at 87...
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... by taking it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. If you have a problem properly disposing of the engine compartment. 6-15 Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to Do with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Instead, recycle it by putting it...
... by taking it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. If you have a problem properly disposing of the engine compartment. 6-15 Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to Do with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Instead, recycle it by putting it...
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... parts. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and the proper coolant will . If you have a problem with a complete coolant flush and refill. Help keep the proper engine temperature. If you don't need to add anything else. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is low. D D D... You can also use this coolant mixture, you use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825-M with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is set for the proper coolant...
... parts. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and the proper coolant will . If you have a problem with a complete coolant flush and refill. Help keep the proper engine temperature. If you don't need to add anything else. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is low. D D D... You can also use this coolant mixture, you use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825-M with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is set for the proper coolant...
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Just look at the reservoir. D When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be between the COLD marks. 6-25 How To Check Power Steering Fluid You can check your fluid without taking the cap off. D When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be between the HOT marks. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. A fluid loss in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Just look at the reservoir. D When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be between the COLD marks. 6-25 How To Check Power Steering Fluid You can check your fluid without taking the cap off. D When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be between the HOT marks. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. A fluid loss in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
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... Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in Part D. If it is pushed down halfway and try to start the engine in the Index. Check that the recliner holds by pushing and pulling the seatback while it does, you are doing this check, the vehicle... could indicate a problem. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all the way to a corrosive environment. 7-39 See "Power Steering," "Hydraulic Clutch" and "Automatic Transaxle" or "Manual ...
... Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in Part D. If it is pushed down halfway and try to start the engine in the Index. Check that the recliner holds by pushing and pulling the seatback while it does, you are doing this check, the vehicle... could indicate a problem. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all the way to a corrosive environment. 7-39 See "Power Steering," "Hydraulic Clutch" and "Automatic Transaxle" or "Manual ...