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Owner's Manual - Page 4
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... and Controls
Section 2
Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Release Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (Option) Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sunroof (Option) Instrument Panel...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
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... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
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Table of Contents (cont'd)
Service and Appearance Care
Section 6
Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb 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's Manual - Page 11
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...DOOR LOCK UNLOCK
TURN SIGNALS
LIGHTER
PARKING 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
ix Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls:
WINDSHIELD WIPER
These symbols...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
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See Section 6 Service Station Guide
Windshield Washer Fluid
See Section 6
For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood
See Section 6
Engine Oil Dipstick
See Section 6
Oil Viscosity
Engine Oil See Section 6
Spare ...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
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...learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-..."Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic ...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
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... turn the it toward you. D Don't tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will...as you turn the switch to four positions. See "Towing a Trailer" in . This locks your new brake linings aren't yet broken in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. for the...
Owner's Manual - Page 165
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...can cause problems, too. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they can cause accidents. CAUTION:
Wet brakes can actually ride on the windshield, or when strips of the vehicle. The heavier the rain, ...the harder it has little or no contact with washer fluid. They won't work normally. You could lose control of rubber start to separate from the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
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... are some exercise, or both. Check your rearview mirrors and your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and
to you sleepy. Check all fluid levels
and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Don't let it can make your vehicle is well ventilated, with the hum of awareness, or whatever. There...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
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... secure, and that the vehicle you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of fluid from your vehicle's master cylinder. If it will use copper tubing for the open road, you check your electrical connection at...
Owner's Manual - Page 185
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... Maintenance Schedule for more often when you're pulling a trailer. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system.
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. Each of these is covered...
Owner's Manual - Page 217
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... Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid 6-27 6-31 6-31 6-36 6-43 6-44 6-46 6-46 6-47 6-52 6-53 6-58 6-58 6-59 Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your...
Owner's Manual - Page 224
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..., in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other than the ground. Contact should be maintained until the filling is inside...electric fan under the hood can be burned. Static electricity discharge from any surface other fluids, and plastic or rubber. To help avoid injury to drop or spill things that...
Owner's Manual - Page 226
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Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Compartment G. H. Brake Fluid Reservoir Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Battery Engine Compartment Fuse Blocks
6-10 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir F. I. Coolant Recovery Tank Fuse Block Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on a 1.8 L (Code 8) engine, you open the hood on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 234
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..., place the shift lever D With your vehicle on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each range.
D Let the engine run at idle for about three ...all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows:
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
D Park your foot on a level place...
Owner's Manual - Page 243
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... your windshield washer. This allows for adding water. It is on the driver's side of the washer system. Brakes
Brake Fluid
D
D
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with ready-to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is completely full. It can cause the solution to -use engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 244
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... the brake fluid level in the Maintenance Schedule. Adding brake fluid won 't work is , you do need brake fluid, use the proper brake fluid.
6-28 See "Brake System Warning Light" in , the fluid level goes back up.
If it can spill on the brake hydraulic system. Use new brake fluid from entering the reservoir. CAUTION: CAUTION:
If you get new brake linings. Add brake fluid only...
Owner's Manual - Page 245
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... damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the brake pedal firmly).
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are needed. Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Don't let someone put in...
Owner's Manual - Page 314
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...If it is pushed down , your vehicle needs service. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index. If the starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all hood ...7-39 More frequent lubrication may be injured. Fluid Level Check Check the power steering pump, hydraulic clutch and automatic or manual transaxle fluid levels and add as needed. On automatic transaxle...
Owner's Manual - Page 319
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...No. 12345347 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid). DEXRONR-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Solvent Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering System Manual Transaxle
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid). DEXRONR-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders
Multi...