Owner's Manual
Page 71
... than 15 secondsatatimewill yourbattery to be Wait 15 seconds to letthestartermotorcooldown.Thenpushyour acceleratorpedalallthe way to do it doesn'tstartin threeseconds,pushtheacceleratorpedalaboutone-quarter of tnrs Man[ e "Towing You 'We. If theenginestilldoesn'tstart,waitanother again. of the keyandtheacceleratorpedal. If yourenginestillwon'tstart(orstartsbutthenstops),it all of the NOTICE Holdingyourkey in atart. When theenginestarts,letgo...
... than 15 secondsatatimewill yourbattery to be Wait 15 seconds to letthestartermotorcooldown.Thenpushyour acceleratorpedalallthe way to do it doesn'tstartin threeseconds,pushtheacceleratorpedalaboutone-quarter of tnrs Man[ e "Towing You 'We. If theenginestilldoesn'tstart,waitanother again. of the keyandtheacceleratorpedal. If yourenginestillwon'tstart(orstartsbutthenstops),it all of the NOTICE Holdingyourkey in atart. When theenginestarts,letgo...
Owner's Manual
Page 74
... Thislocksyourrearwheels. Ensuretheshiftleverisfully in theIndex. If youhavelefttheenginerunning,thevehiclecanmove suddenly.You or others could dama-is moving forward could beinjured. to usewhen youstart WTION It is being towed. 2-1 8 to besureyourvehicle won'tmove,whenyou're onfairlylevelground,alwayssetyour parking brake and move the shift lever to getout ofsnow, ice or sand "If You'reStuck in...
... Thislocksyourrearwheels. Ensuretheshiftleverisfully in theIndex. If youhavelefttheenginerunning,thevehiclecanmove suddenly.You or others could dama-is moving forward could beinjured. to usewhen youstart WTION It is being towed. 2-1 8 to besureyourvehicle won'tmove,whenyou're onfairlylevelground,alwayssetyour parking brake and move the shift lever to getout ofsnow, ice or sand "If You'reStuck in...
Owner's Manual
Page 77
... how to nverheal. If youhaveleft the-engine running,thevehiclecanmove suddenly. If you 're pulling' a trailer, also see "P;a.rking On Hills" or "Towing a Trailer" in theIndex.Thatpartshows If youaretowingatrailerandareparkingonany hill: See"Towing aTrailer" intheIndex.Thatpartshowswhattodofirsttokeepthetrailerfrommoving. Hills" in the Index. 1. F" 2-21 I NOTICE To release the parking brake: Hold theregular brake pedal down. Pullthebrakereleaselever. Hold...
... how to nverheal. If youhaveleft the-engine running,thevehiclecanmove suddenly. If you 're pulling' a trailer, also see "P;a.rking On Hills" or "Towing a Trailer" in theIndex.Thatpartshows If youaretowingatrailerandareparkingonany hill: See"Towing aTrailer" intheIndex.Thatpartshowswhattodofirsttokeepthetrailerfrommoving. Hills" in the Index. 1. F" 2-21 I NOTICE To release the parking brake: Hold theregular brake pedal down. Pullthebrakereleaselever. Hold...
Owner's Manual
Page 81
... to be sure your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. You orothers could beinjured. if you'repullingatrailer,alsosee"ParkingonHills" nr "Towing a Trailer" in agaragewiththeenginerunning. if youeverhave to, here I rA CAUTION Itcanbedangerous to getout of yourvehicle if theshiftleverisnot h fully in aclosed-inplacecanletdeadlycarbonmonoxide (CO) into yourvehicle.(SeetheearlierCautionunder "EngineExhaust...
... to be sure your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. You orothers could beinjured. if you'repullingatrailer,alsosee"ParkingonHills" nr "Towing a Trailer" in agaragewiththeenginerunning. if youeverhave to, here I rA CAUTION Itcanbedangerous to getout of yourvehicle if theshiftleverisnot h fully in aclosed-inplacecanletdeadlycarbonmonoxide (CO) into yourvehicle.(SeetheearlierCautionunder "EngineExhaust...
Owner's Manual
Page 86
.... theturnis in theIndex)andforburned-outbulbs. If you signal a turn signal bulb is used. To signalaturn, move theleverallthe wayupordown.When finished,theleverwillreturnautomatically. As you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights, a different turn signal flasher is burnedout.Checkthefront andrear turn signallightsregularlytomakesuretheyareworking. 2-30 With this flasher installed, the signal...
.... theturnis in theIndex)andforburned-outbulbs. If you signal a turn signal bulb is used. To signalaturn, move theleverallthe wayupordown.When finished,theleverwillreturnautomatically. As you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights, a different turn signal flasher is burnedout.Checkthefront andrear turn signallightsregularlytomakesuretheyareworking. 2-30 With this flasher installed, the signal...
Owner's Manual
Page 155
... Haze ...4-28 City Driving ...4-30 Freeway Driving...4-31 Driving On A Long Trip ...4-33 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-35 Parking On Hills ...4-37 Winter Driving ...4-40 Towing a Trailer ...4-43 4-1 Road Signs ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-8 Drunken Driving ...4-9 Control of a Vehicle ...4-12 Braking...4-12 Steering ...4-18 Steering Tips ...4-18 Passing ...4-21 Loss of Control ...4-22...
... Haze ...4-28 City Driving ...4-30 Freeway Driving...4-31 Driving On A Long Trip ...4-33 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-35 Parking On Hills ...4-37 Winter Driving ...4-40 Towing a Trailer ...4-43 4-1 Road Signs ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-8 Drunken Driving ...4-9 Control of a Vehicle ...4-12 Braking...4-12 Steering ...4-18 Steering Tips ...4-18 Passing ...4-21 Loss of Control ...4-22...
Owner's Manual
Page 197
... So pleasereadthissectioncarefully pull a trailer. 4-43 Pull a trailer only followed all thewayto Then,shuttheengine preservetheheat.Starttheengineagainandrepeatthisonlywhenyoufeel do some trailer towing. In it aremany time-tested,important trailering tips andsafetyrules.Many of these are important for awhile. If You're Stuck ... ra fnllow correct' the advice in Deep Snow This manual explains how damagingit.See"Rocking to beusedproperly. snow without Towing a mailer If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly you can damage your safety before you caIngetoutofthe...
... So pleasereadthissectioncarefully pull a trailer. 4-43 Pull a trailer only followed all thewayto Then,shuttheengine preservetheheat.Starttheengineagainandrepeatthisonlywhenyoufeel do some trailer towing. In it aremany time-tested,important trailering tips andsafetyrules.Many of these are important for awhile. If You're Stuck ... ra fnllow correct' the advice in Deep Snow This manual explains how damagingit.See"Rocking to beusedproperly. snow without Towing a mailer If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly you can damage your safety before you caIngetoutofthe...
Owner's Manual
Page 201
... cancauseunconsciousnessordeath(see "EngineExhaust"in theIndex. If exhaustdoescomeintoyourvehiclethroughawindow in mindthatthevehicleyouaredrivingisnowagooddeal longerandnotnearly so responsiveasyourvehicleisbyitself. If you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of pressure? because it will bend and finally break off. Driving with your trip. You can'tseeorsmellCO. Beforeyoustart,checkthetrailerhitchandplatform,safetychains,electrical...
... cancauseunconsciousnessordeath(see "EngineExhaust"in theIndex. If exhaustdoescomeintoyourvehiclethroughawindow in mindthatthevehicleyouaredrivingisnowagooddeal longerandnotnearly so responsiveasyourvehicleisbyitself. If you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of pressure? because it will bend and finally break off. Driving with your trip. You can'tseeorsmellCO. Beforeyoustart,checkthetrailerhitchandplatform,safetychains,electrical...
Owner's Manual
Page 202
... turnseven if thebulbsonthetrailerareburnedout.Thus,youmaythink driversbehindyouareseeingyoursignalwhentheyarenot.It'simportantto checkoccasionally to haveadifferentturnsignal flasher and extra wiring. Making Turns Whenyou'returningwithatrailer,makewiderturnsthannormal. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Whenyoutowatrailer,yourvehiclehas to besurethetrailerbulbsarestillworking. Operating your vehicle without a trailer. Do this so yourtrailerwheelswon'tstrikesoftshoulders,curbs,roadsigns,trees, or otherobjects.Avoidjerky or suddenmaneuvers...
... turnseven if thebulbsonthetrailerareburnedout.Thus,youmaythink driversbehindyouareseeingyoursignalwhentheyarenot.It'simportantto checkoccasionally to haveadifferentturnsignal flasher and extra wiring. Making Turns Whenyou'returningwithatrailer,makewiderturnsthannormal. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Whenyoutowatrailer,yourvehiclehas to besurethetrailerbulbsarestillworking. Operating your vehicle without a trailer. Do this so yourtrailerwheelswon'tstrikesoftshoulders,curbs,roadsigns,trees, or otherobjects.Avoidjerky or suddenmaneuvers...
Owner's Manual
Page 203
Reapplytheregularbrakes.Thenapplyyourparkingbrake,andshift P (Park). 5. and Releasetheparkingbrake. 2. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will needservicemoreoftenwhenyou'repullingatrailer.See on Hills You reallyshouldnotparkyourvehicle,withatrailerattached,onahill. Ifyou'retrailering,it'sagoodidea you start your vehicle and the trailer can be ...
Reapplytheregularbrakes.Thenapplyyourparkingbrake,andshift P (Park). 5. and Releasetheparkingbrake. 2. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will needservicemoreoftenwhenyou'repullingatrailer.See on Hills You reallyshouldnotparkyourvehicle,withatrailerattached,onahill. Ifyou'retrailering,it'sagoodidea you start your vehicle and the trailer can be ...
Owner's Manual
Page 205
Storing the Jack and Tire You're Stuck: In Sand, ...5-30 Mud, Ice or Snow ...5-32 5-1 m I Section Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road Hazard Warning Flashers ...Other Warning Devices ...Towing Your Vehicle ...Engine Overheating...a Tire Goes Flat ...Changing a Flat Tire . 5-2 5-3 Jump Starting ...5-3 5-7 5-8 5-16 5-17 Engine Fan Noise ...5.16 ...
Storing the Jack and Tire You're Stuck: In Sand, ...5-30 Mud, Ice or Snow ...5-32 5-1 m I Section Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road Hazard Warning Flashers ...Other Warning Devices ...Towing Your Vehicle ...Engine Overheating...a Tire Goes Flat ...Changing a Flat Tire . 5-2 5-3 Jump Starting ...5-3 5-7 5-8 5-16 5-17 Engine Fan Noise ...5.16 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 211
... A dollymust be usedundertheun-raised wheelswhentowingorthevehiclemust be towedwith allfourwheels off . Do not usethevehicle'ssteeringcolumnlockfor N (Neutral)andtheparkingbrake this. Theycanprovidetherightequipmentandknowhow to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. Whenyoucall, tell thetowingservice: That, if yourvehiclehasall-wheeldriveorrear-wheeldrivewithfog lamps, it hasbeenliftedbythetow truck. accident, whatwasdamaged. * To helpavoidinjury to youorothers: I I yourvehiclehasbeenchangedormodifiedsince f addingaftermarketitemslikefoglamps...
... A dollymust be usedundertheun-raised wheelswhentowingorthevehiclemust be towedwith allfourwheels off . Do not usethevehicle'ssteeringcolumnlockfor N (Neutral)andtheparkingbrake this. Theycanprovidetherightequipmentandknowhow to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. Whenyoucall, tell thetowingservice: That, if yourvehiclehasall-wheeldriveorrear-wheeldrivewithfog lamps, it hasbeenliftedbythetow truck. accident, whatwasdamaged. * To helpavoidinjury to youorothers: I I yourvehiclehasbeenchangedormodifiedsince f addingaftermarketitemslikefoglamps...
Owner's Manual
Page 212
... rearwheelsmust sling-type or wheel lift equipment, then either the front besupportedonadolly. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperaturegageandthewarninglight engineonyourvehicle'sinstrumentpanel. Don't have your vehicle towed with chains or steel cables before it isn'tproperlysecured.This cancauseacollision,seriouspersonalinjuryandvehicledamage. If yourvehiclehasrear-wheeldrive,don'thaveittowedontherearwheels the rear unlessyoumust.
... rearwheelsmust sling-type or wheel lift equipment, then either the front besupportedonadolly. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperaturegageandthewarninglight engineonyourvehicle'sinstrumentpanel. Don't have your vehicle towed with chains or steel cables before it isn'tproperlysecured.This cancauseacollision,seriouspersonalinjuryandvehicledamage. If yourvehiclehasrear-wheeldrive,don'thaveittowedontherearwheels the rear unlessyoumust.
Owner's Manual
Page 213
... overheats,andgetout of thevehicle until there is nosign ofsteam or coolantbeforeopeningthehood. You orothers could bebadlyburned.Stopyour engine if it . Idlefor long periods in it off . Tow a trailer. Ifyouhaveanairconditioner,turn 2. candrive normally. Stopafter high speeddriving. Ifyougettheoverheatwarningwithnosignofsteam,trythis or so: 1. Turnyourheater it off andgeteveryoneawayfrom the vehicle until it coolsdown.Wait until theengine is...
... overheats,andgetout of thevehicle until there is nosign ofsteam or coolantbeforeopeningthehood. You orothers could bebadlyburned.Stopyour engine if it . Idlefor long periods in it off . Tow a trailer. Ifyouhaveanairconditioner,turn 2. candrive normally. Stopafter high speeddriving. Ifyougettheoverheatwarningwithnosignofsteam,trythis or so: 1. Turnyourheater it off andgeteveryoneawayfrom the vehicle until it coolsdown.Wait until theengine is...
Owner's Manual
Page 240
... engine. If theoctane is atleast91forpremium,89formiddlegrade Besurethepostedoctane and 87 forregular. andCanada,it candamageyour engine. 6-4 NOTICE Fuel The8thdigitofyourVehicleIdentificationNumber(VIN)showsthecode letter for high power performance, when towing a trailer or with a high payloadrequirement.Butwhenoperatingwithalightloadasanormal condition,youmayusemiddlegradeorregularunleadedgasolines. ThegasolineyouuseshouldmeetspecificationsASTMD4814in the U.S. Service & Appearance Care I- is lessthan87,youmaygetaheavy knockingnoisewhenyoudrive.
... engine. If theoctane is atleast91forpremium,89formiddlegrade Besurethepostedoctane and 87 forregular. andCanada,it candamageyour engine. 6-4 NOTICE Fuel The8thdigitofyourVehicleIdentificationNumber(VIN)showsthecode letter for high power performance, when towing a trailer or with a high payloadrequirement.Butwhenoperatingwithalightloadasanormal condition,youmayusemiddlegradeorregularunleadedgasolines. ThegasolineyouuseshouldmeetspecificationsASTMD4814in the U.S. Service & Appearance Care I- is lessthan87,youmaygetaheavy knockingnoisewhenyoudrive.
Owner's Manual
Page 250
.... Change the filter at low speedmost of them is true for your oil andfilter every 3,000 miles (5000 km) or 3 months-whichever comes first. You tow a trailer often. Most trips are through dusty places. in the Index. 6-14 Motorsdealerisreadytoadvise WhentoChangeEngineOil: See if anyoneoftheseis true for this on the oil container, and...
.... Change the filter at low speedmost of them is true for your oil andfilter every 3,000 miles (5000 km) or 3 months-whichever comes first. You tow a trailer often. Most trips are through dusty places. in the Index. 6-14 Motorsdealerisreadytoadvise WhentoChangeEngineOil: See if anyoneoftheseis true for this on the oil container, and...
Owner's Manual
Page 280
... by Add-on howmany to figure the weight of thepeopleinside as part of yourload. to putalimit on Equipment Whenyoucarryremovableitems,youmayneed people you put in it tows.Thisrating is alsoa load rating whichincludestheweight of the vehicle and the trailer it .And,remember to weighyourvehiclebefore NOTICE Yourwarrantydoesn'tcover ~ r t orcomponents that fail because of...
... by Add-on howmany to figure the weight of thepeopleinside as part of yourload. to putalimit on Equipment Whenyoucarryremovableitems,youmayneed people you put in it tows.Thisrating is alsoa load rating whichincludestheweight of the vehicle and the trailer it .And,remember to weighyourvehiclebefore NOTICE Yourwarrantydoesn'tcover ~ r t orcomponents that fail because of...
Owner's Manual
Page 309
...). aredrivenonregularroadsurfaces,andwithinlegaldrivinglimits,as door-to yourdealerfor all yourservice needs,you should schedulethem. Scheduled Maintenance Services Thispart tells youthemaintenanceservicesyoushouldhavedoneandwhen you 'llknowthatGM-trainedandsupportedservicepeoplewillperform the work usinggenuineGMparts. You tow atrailer. Your GM dealer knows your vehicle? You will helpyoudetermine in stop-and-gotraffic, MAINTENANCESCHEDULE II Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of thetime(as...
...). aredrivenonregularroadsurfaces,andwithinlegaldrivinglimits,as door-to yourdealerfor all yourservice needs,you should schedulethem. Scheduled Maintenance Services Thispart tells youthemaintenanceservicesyoushouldhavedoneandwhen you 'llknowthatGM-trainedandsupportedservicepeoplewillperform the work usinggenuineGMparts. You tow atrailer. Your GM dealer knows your vehicle? You will helpyoudetermine in stop-and-gotraffic, MAINTENANCESCHEDULE II Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of thetime(as...
Owner's Manual
Page 329
...:GeneralMotorsofCanada Limited,CustomerAssistanceCenter,1908ColonelSamDrive,Oshawa, Ontario L1H8P7. Department of dealerrecommendedserviceproviders.Thefollowing services are available: Towing Locksmith Tire repair Glass replacement Rentalcarortaxi Additionalservices asnecessary 8-5 As theownerof a 1993ChevroleVGeo,membershipin RoadsideAssistanceisfree. ...Transportation,Washington, D.C. 20590. Chevmlet/Geo Roadside Assistance To enhanceChevrolet'sstrongcommitmenttocustomersatisfaction,Chevrolet is excited to the Canadian Government If youlive in Canada,andyoubelievethatyourvehiclehas a...
...:GeneralMotorsofCanada Limited,CustomerAssistanceCenter,1908ColonelSamDrive,Oshawa, Ontario L1H8P7. Department of dealerrecommendedserviceproviders.Thefollowing services are available: Towing Locksmith Tire repair Glass replacement Rentalcarortaxi Additionalservices asnecessary 8-5 As theownerof a 1993ChevroleVGeo,membershipin RoadsideAssistanceisfree. ...Transportation,Washington, D.C. 20590. Chevmlet/Geo Roadside Assistance To enhanceChevrolet'sstrongcommitmenttocustomersatisfaction,Chevrolet is excited to the Canadian Government If youlive in Canada,andyoubelievethatyourvehiclehas a...
Owner's Manual
Page 340
... Doors...2-8 Rear WiperNVasher ...2-34 Recommended Fluids/Lubricants.7-14 Reporting Safety Defects ...8-4 9-4 M Maintenance...7-2 Other Items ...6-38 7-13 Periodic Inspections...Record ...7-16 Scheduled Maintenance ...7.3. 7-8 Underbody ...6-58 When Towing a Trailer ...4-49 2-45 Mirrors ...2-45 Inside ...Outside ...2.46. 2-47 Vanity ...2-48 Model Reference ...iii R fNDEX K Keys ...2-3 Odometer...2-56 Trip ...2-57 Off-Road Recovery ...4-20 Oil...
... Doors...2-8 Rear WiperNVasher ...2-34 Recommended Fluids/Lubricants.7-14 Reporting Safety Defects ...8-4 9-4 M Maintenance...7-2 Other Items ...6-38 7-13 Periodic Inspections...Record ...7-16 Scheduled Maintenance ...7.3. 7-8 Underbody ...6-58 When Towing a Trailer ...4-49 2-45 Mirrors ...2-45 Inside ...Outside ...2.46. 2-47 Vanity ...2-48 Model Reference ...iii R fNDEX K Keys ...2-3 Odometer...2-56 Trip ...2-57 Off-Road Recovery ...4-20 Oil...