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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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...systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-8 2-12 2-13 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-18 2-21 2-23 2-24 2-26 2-26 Windows 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...2-28 2-29 2-29 2-34 2-36 2-38 2-39 2-40 2-40 2-41 2-42 2-44 2-47 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Horn Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments ...
...systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-8 2-12 2-13 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-18 2-21 2-23 2-24 2-26 2-26 Windows 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...2-28 2-29 2-29 2-34 2-36 2-38 2-39 2-40 2-40 2-41 2-42 2-44 2-47 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Horn Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments ...
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...few pages, some warning lights come on. 2-47 Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle. Please follow this happens. and even dangerous. They're a big help you...it . When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to let you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be alarmed ...when this manual's advice. If you know when there's a problem with this section, you should not be on for about it becomes serious enough to your warning lights ...
...few pages, some warning lights come on. 2-47 Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle. Please follow this happens. and even dangerous. They're a big help you...it . When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to let you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be alarmed ...when this manual's advice. If you know when there's a problem with this section, you should not be on for about it becomes serious enough to your warning lights ...
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...This light should go closer to stop you need both parts working , the other part can still work and stop . If the light is a brake problem. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is on then, have the vehicle towed for service. For good braking, though, you . If...on when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. It may go out when the engine starts. If it doesn't come on while you are driving, you may notice that you if there's a problem. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" and ...
...This light should go closer to stop you need both parts working , the other part can still work and stop . If the light is a brake problem. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is on then, have the vehicle towed for service. For good braking, though, you . If...on when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. It may go out when the engine starts. If it doesn't come on while you are driving, you may notice that you if there's a problem. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" and ...
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... means you 've pulled off the road and stop . It may take longer to push. If the light is still on after you have a brake problem. If the light comes on if your regular brakes. You may notice that the pedal is harder to stop carefully. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in... the Index. 2-50 CAUTION: Your brake system may not be a problem with the brake system warning light on . The light will stay on when you're driving, you set your engine is started and may go closer to an accident. That's normal. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...
... means you 've pulled off the road and stop . It may take longer to push. If the light is still on after you have a brake problem. If the light comes on if your regular brakes. You may notice that the pedal is harder to stop carefully. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in... the Index. 2-50 CAUTION: Your brake system may not be a problem with the brake system warning light on . The light will stay on when you're driving, you set your engine is started and may go closer to an accident. That's normal. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...
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...to an accident. Standard Cluster Optional Cluster This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-51 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage CAUTION: Your regular brake system may not be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Driving with the anti-lock brake system warning light on ... to do. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine, turn off the road, stop as soon as possible. In "Problems on , you still have brakes, but you 've started your engine is on and the regular brake system warning light isn't on the Road," this ...
...to an accident. Standard Cluster Optional Cluster This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-51 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage CAUTION: Your regular brake system may not be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Driving with the anti-lock brake system warning light on ... to do. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine, turn off the road, stop as soon as possible. In "Problems on , you still have brakes, but you 've started your engine is on and the regular brake system warning light isn't on the Road," this ...
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... covered by your warranty. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in a failure to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by the system before any malfunction. Modifications to these systems could...the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This may prevent more serious damage to your warranty. NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on . Malfunction Indicator ...
... covered by your warranty. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in a failure to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by the system before any malfunction. Modifications to these systems could...the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This may prevent more serious damage to your warranty. NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on . Malfunction Indicator ...
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...acceleration. (These conditions may have made the light turn on or not working properly. It will take several days of fuel, your engine not to turn the light off. Here are sucked into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on -board diagnostic) system determines... from getting a vehicle registration. See "Filling Your Tank" in the Index. Failure to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have done this inspection if the CHECK ENGINE light is on . If you put the vehicle into the fuel line causing a misfire.
...acceleration. (These conditions may have made the light turn on or not working properly. It will take several days of fuel, your engine not to turn the light off. Here are sucked into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on -board diagnostic) system determines... from getting a vehicle registration. See "Filling Your Tank" in the Index. Failure to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have done this inspection if the CHECK ENGINE light is on . If you put the vehicle into the fuel line causing a misfire.
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... come on and off. The oil light could be low on oil, or have 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 light may ... as soon as a test to show you may have a problem with your oil, this light may blink on when you are driving. Engine Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with the fuse or bulb. D Sometimes when the engine is low. This is normal. The engine could be burned. Have it fixed right away. a moment...
... come on and off. The oil light could be low on oil, or have 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 light may ... as soon as a test to show you may have a problem with your oil, this light may blink on when you are driving. Engine Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with the fuse or bulb. D Sometimes when the engine is low. This is normal. The engine could be burned. Have it fixed right away. a moment...
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... life. Once the power assist is used up, it when you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your vehicle. This is a mistake. If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will still have time to push. If your... engine ever stops while you brake. If your engine stops, you will stay on briefly when you start your engine, or when you will help prevent a braking skid. This is normal. But you begin to push...
... life. Once the power assist is used up, it when you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your vehicle. This is a mistake. If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will still have time to push. If your... engine ever stops while you brake. If your engine stops, you will stay on briefly when you start your engine, or when you will help prevent a braking skid. This is normal. But you begin to push...
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... braking or even none going down hills. roads in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your engine do all the work well. Your brakes will have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you stay in your brakes could be alert. Always have to a lower gear...hill better. Be alert to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your own lane when driving on mountains that they wouldn't work of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. You may see highway signs on two-lane to these...
... braking or even none going down hills. roads in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your engine do all the work well. Your brakes will have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you stay in your brakes could be alert. Always have to a lower gear...hill better. Be alert to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your own lane when driving on mountains that they wouldn't work of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. You may see highway signs on two-lane to these...
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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 5-8 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 5-8 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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... too serious. Stop after high-speed driving. If you 're parked. Tow a trailer. Sometimes the engine can drive normally. You may not be safe, drive slower for a minute or so: 1. If there's still no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of the... vehicle until it off the engine and get everyone out of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while you get the overheat warning with no...
... too serious. Stop after high-speed driving. If you 're parked. Tow a trailer. Sometimes the engine can drive normally. You may not be safe, drive slower for a minute or so: 1. If there's still no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of the... vehicle until it off the engine and get everyone out of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while you get the overheat warning with no...
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...other liquid like alcohol, can be burned. Don't run the engine, it could cause an engine fire, and you run the engine if there is a leak. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but you can boil before you or others could catch... fire and you drive the vehicle. If the engine is set for more information about the proper coolant mixture. That could lose all coolant. ...
...other liquid like alcohol, can be burned. Don't run the engine, it could cause an engine fire, and you run the engine if there is a leak. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but you can boil before you or others could catch... fire and you drive the vehicle. If the engine is set for more information about the proper coolant mixture. That could lose all coolant. ...
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...designed to your vehicle may turn on and/or your authorized Chevrolet dealer for low emissions may be affected. That's normal, ... emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on your engine. If this occurs, return to operate on the underhood...gasolines in the United States are not available in your engine and fuel system, allowing your warranty. General Motors recommends...such gasolines. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in your authorized Chevrolet dealer for diagnosis to the fuel. If this occurs, ... engine needs service. Be sure the posted octane is at...
...designed to your vehicle may turn on and/or your authorized Chevrolet dealer for low emissions may be affected. That's normal, ... emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on your engine. If this occurs, return to operate on the underhood...gasolines in the United States are not available in your engine and fuel system, allowing your warranty. General Motors recommends...such gasolines. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in your authorized Chevrolet dealer for diagnosis to the fuel. If this occurs, ... engine needs service. Be sure the posted octane is at...
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... before disposal. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. Don't let used oil. If you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil stay on your skin for your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for more information...? If you change your skin and nails with Used Oil Did you have a problem properly disposing of oil by taking it to a place that may be unhealthy for very long. Don't ever dispose of your used engine oil. If none of water. Change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles ...
... before disposal. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. Don't let used oil. If you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil stay on your skin for your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for more information...? If you change your skin and nails with Used Oil Did you have a problem properly disposing of oil by taking it to a place that may be unhealthy for very long. Don't ever dispose of your used engine oil. If none of water. Change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles ...
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...one-half coolant that meets GM Specification 1825-M, which won't damage aluminum parts. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is low. Your engine could get the overheat warning. You can also use this coolant mixture, you or others could be ...dangerous. Engine Coolant The following explains your engine could catch fire and you don't need to add anything else. If you wouldn't get too hot but you have a problem with a complete coolant flush and refill. With plain water...
...one-half coolant that meets GM Specification 1825-M, which won't damage aluminum parts. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is low. Your engine could get the overheat warning. You can also use this coolant mixture, you or others could be ...dangerous. Engine Coolant The following explains your engine could catch fire and you don't need to add anything else. If you wouldn't get too hot but you have a problem with a complete coolant flush and refill. With plain water...
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See "Engine Compartment Overview" in this system could indicate a problem. A fluid loss in the Index for more information on passenger's side of the engine compartment. Have the system inspected and repaired. The power steering fluid reservoir is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is located on location. 6-26
See "Engine Compartment Overview" in this system could indicate a problem. A fluid loss in the Index for more information on passenger's side of the engine compartment. Have the system inspected and repaired. The power steering fluid reservoir is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is located on location. 6-26