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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 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 Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature 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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... panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-10 2-14 2-17 2-18 2-18 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-22 2-26 2-27 2-29 2-29 Windows Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation... everything is working properly -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
... panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-10 2-14 2-17 2-18 2-18 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-22 2-26 2-27 2-29 2-29 Windows Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation... everything is working properly -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
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... warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights and gages can signal that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. Paying attention to cause an expensive repair or replacement. If you are familiar with one... minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not run your vehicle. Tachometer Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is a problem with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. As you will help you locate them.
... warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights and gages can signal that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. Paying attention to cause an expensive repair or replacement. If you are familiar with one... minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not run your vehicle. Tachometer Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is a problem with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. As you will help you locate them.
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...you know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is a problem with your vehicle's functions. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on for about eight seconds to remind...your vehicle. Often gages and warning lights work together to do repairs can indicate when there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to let you are driving, or when one of the gages...will come on and stay on . 2-53 Gages can be or is turned to ON or START, a chime will also come on for about 20 seconds, then it .
...you know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is a problem with your vehicle's functions. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on for about eight seconds to remind...your vehicle. Often gages and warning lights work together to do repairs can indicate when there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to let you are driving, or when one of the gages...will come on and stay on . 2-53 Gages can be or is turned to ON or START, a chime will also come on for about 20 seconds, then it .
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... in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. Have your vehicle. To help avoid injury to warn you if there is a problem. 2-54 The light tells you start your air bag system may not inflate in the Index. The air bag readiness light should go out. The system check includes the... air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. This means the system is an electrical problem. This light will ...
... in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. Have your vehicle. To help avoid injury to warn you if there is a problem. 2-54 The light tells you start your air bag system may not inflate in the Index. The air bag readiness light should go out. The system check includes the... air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. This means the system is an electrical problem. This light will ...
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...possible and turn the ignition to ON. Then start the engine again to warn you if there is a problem. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the ...anti-lock brake system, the light will be ready to reset the system. If the light doesn't come on briefly when you should come on then, have it fixed so it will come on when your engine is started...system warning light isn't on , you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on , ...
...possible and turn the ignition to ON. Then start the engine again to warn you if there is a problem. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the ...anti-lock brake system, the light will be ready to reset the system. If the light doesn't come on briefly when you should come on then, have it fixed so it will come on when your engine is started...system warning light isn't on , you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on , ...
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... dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will cause your engine not to run down. If none of the...
... dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will cause your engine not to run down. If none of the...
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... the ignition is on but the light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on as possible and have a problem with the ignition on and you will come on , you may have... If it doesn't come on with the bulb. You or others could have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will go out when the engine is not covered by your vehicle serviced. Have it fixed ...immediately. NOTICE: Damage to show you it catches fire. Oil Pressure Light If you have some other oil problem. The engine could be low on oil, or could be costly and is running , the light will hear...
... the ignition is on but the light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on as possible and have a problem with the ignition on and you will come on , you may have... If it doesn't come on with the bulb. You or others could have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will go out when the engine is not covered by your vehicle serviced. Have it fixed ...immediately. NOTICE: Damage to show you it catches fire. Oil Pressure Light If you have some other oil problem. The engine could be low on oil, or could be costly and is running , the light will hear...
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... level, be sure your dealer. 2-63 A false CHECK OIL light may be generated when parking on steep grades. If the light stays on after starting your vehicle, or comes on and chimes while you should be protected by Passlock, and you are driving, your vehicle. It does not monitor engine... oil level when the engine is on and engine crank. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock system. Your vehicle will not be checked. Additionally, an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned off...
... level, be sure your dealer. 2-63 A false CHECK OIL light may be generated when parking on steep grades. If the light stays on after starting your vehicle, or comes on and chimes while you should be protected by Passlock, and you are driving, your vehicle. It does not monitor engine... oil level when the engine is on and engine crank. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock system. Your vehicle will not be checked. Additionally, an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned off...
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You will stay on or come on briefly when you turn on the ignition. If this light will come on and chime if it detects a problem on the vehicle, such as possible. It will hear a chime if a door is unlatched after the engine is started and the vehicle is on, this happens, see your dealer service department as soon as a Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) or an Automatic Light Control (ALC) malfunction. Door Ajar Light When the ignition is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 2-65 Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will stay on until all doors are closed and completely latched.
You will stay on or come on briefly when you turn on the ignition. If this light will come on and chime if it detects a problem on the vehicle, such as possible. It will hear a chime if a door is unlatched after the engine is started and the vehicle is on, this happens, see your dealer service department as soon as a Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) or an Automatic Light Control (ALC) malfunction. Door Ajar Light When the ignition is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 2-65 Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will stay on until all doors are closed and completely latched.
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It's wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape, a heavy rain can cause problems, too. CAUTION: Wet brakes can 't, try to slow down before you hit them. They won't work normally. 4-16 Even if your brakes. But if you ... the windshield, or when strips of the vehicle. The heavier the rain, the harder it harder to avoid puddles. You could lose control of rubber start to separate from the inserts. Try to see . After driving through some car washes can make it is to see road signs and traffic signals...
It's wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape, a heavy rain can cause problems, too. CAUTION: Wet brakes can 't, try to slow down before you hit them. They won't work normally. 4-16 Even if your brakes. But if you ... the windshield, or when strips of the vehicle. The heavier the rain, the harder it harder to avoid puddles. You could lose control of rubber start to separate from the inserts. Try to see . After driving through some car washes can make it is to see road signs and traffic signals...
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...is the amount of traffic on them. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. The most large cities. One of the biggest problems with traffic and keep to the right. Here are ways to move, check both ways for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention... to traffic signals. See the next part, "Freeway Driving." D Treat a green light as you start to increase your trip into an unknown part of the city just as a warning signal. When a light turns green, and just before you would for...
...is the amount of traffic on them. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. The most large cities. One of the biggest problems with traffic and keep to the right. Here are ways to move, check both ways for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention... to traffic signals. See the next part, "Freeway Driving." D Treat a green light as you start to increase your trip into an unknown part of the city just as a warning signal. When a light turns green, and just before you would for...
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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 5-17 5-18 5-27 5-28 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 5-17 5-18 5-27 5-28 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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... Program If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to announce the establishment of a 2001 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. This toll-free number will provide you over -the-phone technical advice D Available dealer... on the road or locked inside) D FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road) D FREE Jump Start (at reasonable costs To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to a nationwide network of fuel delivered on the road) D FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of dealer recommended ...
... Program If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to announce the establishment of a 2001 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. This toll-free number will provide you over -the-phone technical advice D Available dealer... on the road or locked inside) D FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road) D FREE Jump Start (at reasonable costs To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to a nationwide network of fuel delivered on the road) D FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of dealer recommended ...