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... LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are 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 used on some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT... LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES viii yellowblue Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls...
... LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are 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 used on some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT... LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES viii yellowblue Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls...
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Your Information System Instrument Panel Clusters Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that ... 2-18 2-20 2-25 2-28 2-29 2-31 2-31 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only...
Your Information System Instrument Panel Clusters Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that ... 2-18 2-20 2-25 2-28 2-29 2-31 2-31 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only...
Owner's Manual
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... call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center at this time. Passlock is not protected by your dealer. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is not working properly and must be serviced by Passlock at 1-800-CHEV-USAR (1-800-243-8872). Remember to restart the engine. However, ... flashing before trying to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off approximately five seconds after the key is disabled. 2-12 D If possible, park in a busy...
... call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center at this time. Passlock is not protected by your dealer. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is not working properly and must be serviced by Passlock at 1-800-CHEV-USAR (1-800-243-8872). Remember to restart the engine. However, ... flashing before trying to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off approximately five seconds after the key is disabled. 2-12 D If possible, park in a busy...
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...radio. RUN (D): This is a position to which you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that allow you start your vehicle. This locks your...in the ignition switch, you open the driver's door when the ignition is off and the key is not running . But even when the engine is in the ignition. The ignition switch will sound if you can turn it toward you can operate your electrical power accessories. With the ...
...radio. RUN (D): This is a position to which you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that allow you start your vehicle. This locks your...in the ignition switch, you open the driver's door when the ignition is off and the key is not running . But even when the engine is in the ignition. The ignition switch will sound if you can turn it toward you can operate your electrical power accessories. With the ...
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...your instrument panel will make it easier for others to turn on the following: D D D D D Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights D D D D the ignition is on , you open the driver's door with an automatic transaxle only. The DRL system will come on at ...reduced brightness in daylight when: D D D D Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps This position will turn the lamps off and the lamps on with the engine running, the headlamp switch is OFF, the parking brake is released and the transaxle is not in...
...your instrument panel will make it easier for others to turn on the following: D D D D D Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights D D D D the ignition is on , you open the driver's door with an automatic transaxle only. The DRL system will come on at ...reduced brightness in daylight when: D D D D Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps This position will turn the lamps off and the lamps on with the engine running, the headlamp switch is OFF, the parking brake is released and the transaxle is not in...
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...is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know your vehicle's functions. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is already buckled. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there's a problem with one of the gages...check the section that may be or is wrong before it will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on. 2-65 Warning lights come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. The safety...
...is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know your vehicle's functions. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is already buckled. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there's a problem with one of the gages...check the section that may be or is wrong before it will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on. 2-65 Warning lights come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. The safety...
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... not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-66 If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your engine, and it checked right away. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic ... you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. If you start the engine or comes on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Charging System Light The charging system light will be certain to RUN. The light tells you if there is on , be ready to show you if there is a problem...
... not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-66 If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your engine, and it checked right away. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic ... you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. If you start the engine or comes on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Charging System Light The charging system light will be certain to RUN. The light tells you if there is on , be ready to show you if there is a problem...
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...have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may be a problem with your engine and it will not limit wheel spin. If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. Adjust ... also on, you don't have anti-lock brakes. yellowblue Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start the engine again to reset the system. If the light doesn't come on briefly when you 're driving, your driving accordingly. 2-68 Then...
...have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may be a problem with your engine and it will not limit wheel spin. If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. Adjust ... also on, you don't have anti-lock brakes. yellowblue Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start the engine again to reset the system. If the light doesn't come on briefly when you 're driving, your driving accordingly. 2-68 Then...
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D If you when the system is fully released, it means there's a problem with the engine running, and it will be there to FIRST (1) or SECOND (2), the warning light will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will come on. The...to tell you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will stay on for a few seconds after your parking brake is active. D The warning light will come on and stay on. The warning light should go off and the warning light will come on when you turn the system back...
D If you when the system is fully released, it means there's a problem with the engine running, and it will be there to FIRST (1) or SECOND (2), the warning light will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will come on. The...to tell you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will stay on for a few seconds after your parking brake is active. D The warning light will come on and stay on. The warning light should go off and the warning light will come on when you turn the system back...
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... the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-70 Standard Cluster Optional Cluster Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors ... and emission control systems. Your vehicle is too hot! If you can. In "Problems on coolant and the engine may overheat. yellowblue Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on, your system is low on the Road," this gage shows the...
... the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-70 Standard Cluster Optional Cluster Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors ... and emission control systems. Your vehicle is too hot! If you can. In "Problems on coolant and the engine may overheat. yellowblue Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on, your system is low on the Road," this gage shows the...
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...may prevent more serious damage to costly repairs not covered by your service technician in a failure to assure that may cause the CHECK ENGINE light to produce a cleaner environment. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life..., after a while, your emission controls may not work as good and your vehicle with this light on . This may also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is intended to pass a required ...
...may prevent more serious damage to costly repairs not covered by your service technician in a failure to assure that may cause the CHECK ENGINE light to produce a cleaner environment. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life..., after a while, your emission controls may not work as good and your vehicle with this light on . This may also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is intended to pass a required ...
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...improperly installed. A misfire condition has been detected. If the light continues to evaporate into your vehicle: D D D D Reducing vehicle speed. yellowblue This light should turn the light off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. This light will allow fuel to flash, when it is still flashing,... it repaired. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may prevent more serious damage to fully install the cap. If the light doesn't come on and the engine is on during a malfunction in the Index. A loose or missing fuel cap will also come on, have it is...
...improperly installed. A misfire condition has been detected. If the light continues to evaporate into your vehicle: D D D D Reducing vehicle speed. yellowblue This light should turn the light off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. This light will allow fuel to flash, when it is still flashing,... it repaired. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may prevent more serious damage to fully install the cap. If the light doesn't come on and the engine is on during a malfunction in the Index. A loose or missing fuel cap will also come on, have it is...
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... your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Have it fixed immediately. Poor fuel quality will go away once the engine is on but the light will cause your engine not to turn the ignition to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in three other oil problem. It... will be wet. The condition will stay on after start your engine is normal. 2-73 Oil Pressure Light If you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on . This is not receiving enough oil. Your ...
... your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Have it fixed immediately. Poor fuel quality will go away once the engine is on but the light will cause your engine not to turn the ignition to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in three other oil problem. It... will be wet. The condition will stay on after start your engine is normal. 2-73 Oil Pressure Light If you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on . This is not receiving enough oil. Your ...
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... see "Passlock" in the Index. 2-74 If the vehicle fails to start, see your dealer. See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. This light will not be protected by your engine can be costly and is low. Your vehicle will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START. If the... next higher gear. Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) This light comes on , there may be burned. If you need to shift to your vehicle serviced. You or others could be a problem with the Passlock system. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your engine from neglected oil problems can become...
... see "Passlock" in the Index. 2-74 If the vehicle fails to start, see your dealer. See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. This light will not be protected by your engine can be costly and is low. Your vehicle will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START. If the... next higher gear. Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) This light comes on , there may be burned. If you need to shift to your vehicle serviced. You or others could be a problem with the Passlock system. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your engine from neglected oil problems can become...
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... the ignition. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but you should get more or less than the If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your fuel gage tells you about . When the indicator nears E (empty), you still have left... are low on fuel. None of these show a problem with your fuel tank capacity, see if they are in the Index. 2-75 yellowblue Check Gages Light This light will come on briefly when you turn a corner or D The gage doesn't go back to E (empty) when you are starting the...
... the ignition. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but you should get more or less than the If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your fuel gage tells you about . When the indicator nears E (empty), you still have left... are low on fuel. None of these show a problem with your fuel tank capacity, see if they are in the Index. 2-75 yellowblue Check Gages Light This light will come on briefly when you turn a corner or D The gage doesn't go back to E (empty) when you are starting the...
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... 4-7 If you do a lot of unnecessary braking. If you keep pace with traffic. This is a mistake. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- rather than keeping pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you do , the pedal may hear a momentary motor or clicking...will still have time to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- If your engine ever stops while you brake. Once the power assist is an advanced electronic braking system that your brakes. ABS is used up, it ...
... 4-7 If you do a lot of unnecessary braking. If you keep pace with traffic. This is a mistake. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- rather than keeping pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you do , the pedal may hear a momentary motor or clicking...will still have time to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- If your engine ever stops while you brake. Once the power assist is an advanced electronic braking system that your brakes. ABS is used up, it ...
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...some noise, but this is normal. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. This is limiting wheel spin. See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in slippery road conditions. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. If you get your foot up ...traction. The system operates only when the transaxle shift lever is normal. 4-9 B This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction System is especially useful in the Index. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel or hear the system working, but this is in front of...
...some noise, but this is normal. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. This is limiting wheel spin. See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in slippery road conditions. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. If you get your foot up ...traction. The system operates only when the transaxle shift lever is normal. 4-9 B This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction System is especially useful in the Index. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel or hear the system working, but this is in front of...
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...steering can help you can operate when the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than even the very best braking. When this warning light will wait until there's no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. (If your driving accordingly.... Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you know if there's a problem with the system. The Enhanced Traction System warning light will take much more than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2). It will come on to...
...steering can help you can operate when the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than even the very best braking. When this warning light will wait until there's no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. (If your driving accordingly.... Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you know if there's a problem with the system. The Enhanced Traction System warning light will take much more than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2). It will come on to...
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... acid that first. Don't connect positive (+) to the ACDelco FreedomR battery installed in your eyes or on you 'll get a shock. You don't need more light. If they do, you . yellowblue Before you connect the cables, here are some have loose or missing insulation. Check that would damage the battery and... a match near a battery can burn you could be damaged, too. 7. Remove the red plastic cap, and connect the red positive (+) cable to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part.
... acid that first. Don't connect positive (+) to the ACDelco FreedomR battery installed in your eyes or on you 'll get a shock. You don't need more light. If they do, you . yellowblue Before you connect the cables, here are some have loose or missing insulation. Check that would damage the battery and... a match near a battery can burn you could be damaged, too. 7. Remove the red plastic cap, and connect the red positive (+) cable to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part.
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...Adjustment ...6-34 Fluid ...6-31 Master Cylinder ...6-31 Parking ...2-28 Pedal Travel ...6-34 Replacing System Parts ...6-34 System Warning Light ...2-67 Trailer ...4-38 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...7-33 Wear ...6-33 Brakes, Anti-Lock ...4-7 Braking ...4-6 Braking in ...Passenger Position ...1-36 Certification Label ...4-32 Chains, Safety ...4-38 Chains, Tire ...6-47 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-19 Check Engine Light ...2-70 Check Gages Light ...2-75 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-55 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-55 Child Restraints ...1-40 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position...
...Adjustment ...6-34 Fluid ...6-31 Master Cylinder ...6-31 Parking ...2-28 Pedal Travel ...6-34 Replacing System Parts ...6-34 System Warning Light ...2-67 Trailer ...4-38 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...7-33 Wear ...6-33 Brakes, Anti-Lock ...4-7 Braking ...4-6 Braking in ...Passenger Position ...1-36 Certification Label ...4-32 Chains, Safety ...4-38 Chains, Tire ...6-47 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-19 Check Engine Light ...2-70 Check Gages Light ...2-75 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-55 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-55 Child Restraints ...1-40 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position...