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Every 2001 Lumina under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-CHEV-USA ® ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
Every 2001 Lumina under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-CHEV-USA ® ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
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2001 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 10300810 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i
2001 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 10300810 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i
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Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Trunk Release Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (If Equipped) Auxiliary Power Connection 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 Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Trunk Release Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (If Equipped) Auxiliary Power Connection 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 Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) 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 ...
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 Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) 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 ...
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade 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 GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade 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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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 Procedure 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 Procedure 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.
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... first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name LUMINA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever...
... first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name LUMINA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever...
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How to Use this Manual Many people read these cautions. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is something that pictures and words work together to end when they first receive their owner's manual from beginning to explain things quickly. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find a circle with a slash through it will help avoid or reduce the hazard. You will find that could be hurt. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this" or "Don't let this book. If you 'll find a number of safety cautions in this happen." vii In this manual, you do to help ...
How to Use this Manual Many people read these cautions. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is something that pictures and words work together to end when they first receive their owner's manual from beginning to explain things quickly. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find a circle with a slash through it will help avoid or reduce the hazard. You will find that could be hurt. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this" or "Don't let this book. If you 'll find a number of safety cautions in this happen." vii In this manual, you do to help ...
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When you read other manuals, you might see warning labels on your vehicle. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. In the notice area, we tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. viii They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. But the notice will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be covered by your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. Many times, this book you will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, ...
When you read other manuals, you might see warning labels on your vehicle. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. In the notice area, we tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. viii They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. But the notice will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be covered by your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. Many times, this book you will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, ...
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For example, these symbols are used on some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER 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 some of your vehicle. Also see : ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME ...
For example, these symbols are used on some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER 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 some of your vehicle. Also see : ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME ...
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Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Use unleaded only. See Section 6 for octane ratings.
Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Use unleaded only. See Section 6 for octane ratings.
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You can also learn about the seats in your safety belts properly. 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 1-6 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-27 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Children Older Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1- 1-1 and the Answers How to use your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air ...
You can also learn about the seats in your safety belts properly. 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 1-6 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-27 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Children Older Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1- 1-1 and the Answers How to use your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air ...
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Lift the bar located under the front of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you want to be sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to adjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks and head restraints. 2-Way Manual Front Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the driver's or passenger's seat to unlock it and release the bar. Slide...
Lift the bar located under the front of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you want to be sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to adjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks and head restraints. 2-Way Manual Front Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the driver's or passenger's seat to unlock it and release the bar. Slide...
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The driver's seat may have a bar and a handle under the front edge of the seat. Driver's 4-Way Manual Seat (Option) Lift the handle to slide it forward and backward. Lift the bar to unlock the seat and to tilt the seat up or down. Release the bar and try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked into place. 1-3
The driver's seat may have a bar and a handle under the front edge of the seat. Driver's 4-Way Manual Seat (Option) Lift the handle to slide it forward and backward. Lift the bar to unlock the seat and to tilt the seat up or down. Release the bar and try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked into place. 1-3
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REAR (C): Raise the rear of the seat. Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat by pushing the switch to the front or to where you want it. Driver's Power Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks FRONT (A): Raise the front of the seat. CENTER (B): Move the seat forward or backward by holding the switch up . Hold the switch down . Pull up or down to lock the seatback into place. Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move forward. 1-4 Raise or lower the seat by holding the switch up on the lever without pushing on the seatback, and the seatback will...
REAR (C): Raise the rear of the seat. Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat by pushing the switch to the front or to where you want it. Driver's Power Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks FRONT (A): Raise the front of the seat. CENTER (B): Move the seat forward or backward by holding the switch up . Hold the switch down . Pull up or down to lock the seatback into place. Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move forward. 1-4 Raise or lower the seat by holding the switch up on the lever without pushing on the seatback, and the seatback will...
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Even if you buckle up over your abdomen. For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. But don't have the seatback upright. In a crash you could go up , your safety belts can be in motion can 't do their job when you're reclined like this. This could go into it will be dangerous. Then sit well back in motion, have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-5 The belt forces would be against your body. The shoulder belt can 't do its job either. Instead, it , receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can 't do...
Even if you buckle up over your abdomen. For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. But don't have the seatback upright. In a crash you could go up , your safety belts can be in motion can 't do their job when you're reclined like this. This could go into it will be dangerous. Then sit well back in motion, have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-5 The belt forces would be against your body. The shoulder belt can 't do its job either. Instead, it , receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can 't do...
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If you are in a crash. 1-6 You can be seriously injured or killed. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash and you're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. Head Restraints Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to the top of your ears. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or she can hit things inside the vehicle or be if you are fastened properly too. Slide the head restraint up or down so that your safety belt, and check that the top of the ...
If you are in a crash. 1-6 You can be seriously injured or killed. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash and you're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. Head Restraints Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to the top of your ears. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or she can hit things inside the vehicle or be if you are fastened properly too. Slide the head restraint up or down so that your safety belt, and check that the top of the ...
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You never know if it goes. 1-7 But most crashes are clear. Your vehicle has a light that comes on anything, you 'll be seriously injured or killed. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in any area of a vehicle. Do not allow people to ride in or on as it will be so serious that is in a crash. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. In most crashes buckling up . After more likely to be in a seat and using a safety belt properly. See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in a cargo area, inside or outside of your vehicle is not...
You never know if it goes. 1-7 But most crashes are clear. Your vehicle has a light that comes on anything, you 'll be seriously injured or killed. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in any area of a vehicle. Do not allow people to ride in or on as it will be so serious that is in a crash. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. In most crashes buckling up . After more likely to be in a seat and using a safety belt properly. See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in a cargo area, inside or outside of your vehicle is not...
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Suppose it's just a seat on it. 1-8 Take the simplest vehicle. Put someone on wheels.
Suppose it's just a seat on it. 1-8 Take the simplest vehicle. Put someone on wheels.
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The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. Then stop . In a real vehicle, it up to speed. The person keeps going until stopped by something. Get it could be the windshield ... 1-9
The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. Then stop . In a real vehicle, it up to speed. The person keeps going until stopped by something. Get it could be the windshield ... 1-9