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1. 12 Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts and the Answers 15 Safety Belt Reminder Light Pie Hen eee eerie ere b E ze da How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Pee eee ET 16 Restraimig bero e 29 Larger Children PRPS eh ree roe EE REG UO EXON OH ROLE UE ee are oa SE Belt AOC ine ie eee core ee Hee hoec 37 Checking Your Restraint Systems 37 Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash 37 Seats and Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls This section tells vou about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining front seatbacks head restraints and rear folding seatbacks Lift the lever under the front seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the scat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Don t put anything under the ront seats Items under the seats could keep the seats from locking into place properly Front Seat CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving H
2. Q What s wrong with this Q What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is too loose It won t At The belt is buckled in the wrong give nearly as much protection this Way N CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body place N CAUTION You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pel vic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times CAUTION You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 3 Seats and Restraint System Q What s wrong with this The belt is twisted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a c
3. 103 Man Capacities Approximate The following approximate capacities are given in L S and metric conversions Air Conditioningt See the refrigerant information label under hood Automatic Transaxle PE d we a ed E qM ey a 2 6 qt 2 5L 4 BOSE X UR ERE apes e aie uw E TA E A P hie Differential 3 speed only 1 9 qt 1 4L Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Geo dealer Service and Appearance Care Capacities Approximate continued Cooling System Manual Transaxle VIN Enigme Code D e ee seers 6 3 qt 6 0L VIN Engine Code 8 Su ur ENS 6 6 qt 6 2L Automatic Transaxle VIN Engine Code oes eene eRe ace 6 2 qt 3 9L VIN Engine Code 6 4 gt 6 1L Crankcase VIN Engine Code 6 GC oe WRD PUE Lee eere oe renta teo cm 3 2 qt 3 0L Oil Change Without Filler Et 3 0 qt 2 8L VIN Engine Code 8 Oil Change With Filter TENUES eS 3 9 qt 3 7L SAEI ee e TUE rm etitm M aa Fish Tank esas ae EE EFC awe me Were edd EHE E ui da UA En ca 13 2 gal 50 L Manual Transaxle palate Euri TR Ha E cag a EE C ics Qt 2 6 L
4. 62 Console Storage Area Cupholder sssi seres Leere 66 Control of a Vehicle 100 Curves Driving 102 Control LOSS Of 105 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired TDD 214 Customer Assistance Information 213 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 214 D eep Standing Water Driving through 4 Defects Safety Reporting to General Motors 216 Reporting to the Canadian Government soos ees 216 Reporting to the United States Goverment 216 Defensive Driving 5 Defogger Rear Window 84 Defogging and Defrosting WiM WS 2 r exatbeee err exe Dehumidifying 83 Dimensions Vehicle 188 Doing Your Own Service Work 144 Dame Light 2 02 58 Door Locks 1 Door Locks Power cus 42 Door Storage Compartments 66 Door Warning Light 79 Driver Position Safety Belts 16 Driver Side Instrument Panel Fuse BIKE oa gate ier gee dee nals Fus 84 Driving S ore xs 106 ALP a tars Ee re eels 108 98 Drunk LIll2l 7 25 edi UN Loic ds yir ss 109 inibe Rain oss rey Rn 107 CHE CU VER EI Arm TS 102 On Snow or lce 112 Through Deep Water 46 Winter ieee v With a Trailer 117 Drunken Driving
5. To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt lacks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Seats and Restraint Systems To move it up or down pull the release Adjust the height so that the shoulder Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster knob When you release the knob try portion of the belt is properly positioned You can move the shoulder belt adjuster to move it down a little to make sure on your shoulder away from your face to the height that is right for you it has locked into position and neck you follow these guidelines For a tall person Use the upper or upper middle position For a person of average height Use a position somewhere in the middle For a short person Use the lower or lower middle position To help you find a height that is right for OO M M M
6. Canada or the U S A Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1 800 268 6800 for emergency services Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail and retail lease purchasers of 994 Chevrolet Geo passenger cars and light duty trucks Courtesy Transportation includes One way SHUTTLE RIDE for any warranty repair completed during the same day e Upto 30 maximum daily VEHICLE RENTAL allowance for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days OR S47 Customer Assistance Information e 30 s B Service Publications repair d or OTHER public transportatic i att Others describe a quicker way to fix your allowance in lieu of rental for any Information on how to obtain Product vehicle They can help a technician overnight warranty repair up to 5 Service Publications PSP s and Indexes service your vehicle better days as described below is applicable only in M E dit OR the fifty U S states and the District of Most bulletins apply to conditions ia use aA affecting a small number of cars or trucks Upto 10 daily FUEL allowance for Columbia and only for cars and Chevrolet Geo dealer or a qualified ri
7. cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oi can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help NOTICE lf the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Air Cleaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index N CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner o
8. trunk Move the carpet from the top of the spare tire cover Then remove the cover over the spare tire Turn the knob and remove it Pull out the spare tire iis an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll You and they could be badly injured Find a level 1 prevent the vehicle from moving 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in P Park or shift a manual to 1 First or R Reverse Tur off the engine tjs To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put chocks at the front E nd rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end Problems on the Road Remove the jack handle A wheel wrench B and jack C from the trunk The jack is under a cover on the night side of the trunk Remove the cover then tum the jackscrew to remove the jack from the clamps Attach the jack handle to the jack Turn the jack handle to the right to raise the lift head If you have a wheel cover remove it using the flat end of the wheel wrench Pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the rim edges may be sharp Don t try to remove it with your bare hands If you have a center cap on your wheels insert the Flat end of the wheel wrench into the slot in the cap Pry the cap off Using the wheel wrench loosen all th
9. Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray e Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index B City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you are going Get city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next section Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal d A traffic light is there hecause the comer is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same sp
10. When you replace your radiator pressure cap an AC cap is recommended 4m When the engine compartment is hot the level should be between the HOT marks When the engine compartment is cool the level should be between the Windshield Washer Fluid COLD marks To Add What to Add Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to PA Add washer fluid until the bottle is full determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals If you have anti lock brakes open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the float in the bottle shows that it is full cr NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer Fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Brakes Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This Brake Master Cylinder allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Your brake master cylinder is here tis Filled with DC
11. may Front Ashtray ne ed iem s a ane bas assengers can use the grips to help keep n i their balance over rough roads or during PY the door to open the ashtray press the tab and pull it out sharp turns remove it push down on the part marked PUSH at the back then pull it out NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage When you are done using the ashtray push it back to close it Passenger Assist Grips Ashtrays and Lighter Rear Ashtray S Yz ME A Cigarette Lighter To use the ligher push the lighter in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself The lighter won t work if the key is in LOCK NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Features and Controls Instrument Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear Window Defogger Side Window Defogger Vents Brightness Control Beam Lever Instrument Cluster Windshield Wiper Control Windshield Washer Button 13 14 Hazard Warning Flashers Glove Box Comfort Control System Audio System Cup
12. Gee 1994 PRIZMI dm OVVNER S MANUAL Geo Prizm Introduction Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 Printed in U S A 1994 Owner s Manual Table of Contents How to Use This Manual 3 Seats amp Restraint Systems 7 Features amp Controls 39 P Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems 81 Your Driving and the Road ay CS ee 97 Problems on the Road 119 ll Service amp Appearance Care 143 Maintenance Schedule 189 Customer Assistance Information 213 ll Including Reporting Safety Defects on page 216 Ind ov roo T 223 I Service Station Information Last Page Part No 10260664 A Second Edition How to Use This Manual Important Notes about This Manual Please keep this manual in your Geo so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use iL This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual A
13. When a new Geo is delivered the dealer removes the metal plate from the key ring and gives it to the first owner The metal plate has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the code in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using this code Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock To lock the door from the inside push your vehicle From the outside use your key To lock the door turn the top of the key toward the front of the car If you have power door locks all the doors will lock Turn the top of the key toward the rear of the car to unlock the door If your vehicle has power door lacks tum the key once down the button on the door To unlock the door pull up on the button d to unlock the driver s door only Turn the key back to center then toward the rear again to unlock all the doors Using the key in the passenger s door will unlock all the doors 41 Features and Controls M T Power Door Locks Option Push the power door lock switch on the driver s door to lock or unlock all the doors at once Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your key open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door H0 Rear Door Security Lock If you want to open a rear door when the Your
14. push the lever to MIST Hold it there for a second then let go The wipers will stop after one cycle If you want more cycles hold the lever at MIST longer Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Washers Press the button on the end of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield The spray will continue until you release the button The wipers will run once A CAUTION In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready ta use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifrecze in your windshield washer It can damage your paint CAUTION Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads O
15. AMI 40 Amp A Electronic Fuel Injection F HTR Relay B Headlight Relay C Engine Main Relay D Fan Relay 1 E Horn Relay c Engine Compartment Relay Block Passenger Side Kick Panel CDS 30 Amp Air Conditioner 15 Amp 2 Air Conditioner MG Relay 2 Heater 40 Amp 3 Air Conditioner Fan Relay 3 4 Air Conditioner Fan Relay 2 Service and Appearance Care m Replacement Pus Automatic Transaxle ianuis urls soak 158 Backen iar ERE ER EE E E ac EE ORCI ee ee EU 1156 Headlight High 9005 Headlight Low Rr caca 9006 Heater or Air Conditioning Control TIAM UR RELANCE RTI 74 Higl Moped Biop ogc sic ee RD ARX wage E XXE Rc v eta 168 Indicator Lights ABS OE me moe EYE Pe IEE EAE S E dick SEE ET ER PC745 BIB saa gon Wald ia doa E Eo MU ORE ER ODER GR RT PC745 BRE LIS ay grater aN kien a dE nero RET YOU QR ROCK OR E 9 A D HE 74 74 aiii mM d PC745 Bel a bisa LC 74 Headlight High Heam eee Ree PB oy oe gore AN 74 Hir TOSI Facies done e ERR 2 74 Sop o LLLI EQUAL IEEE RO ea RR Dare dI EIE AUC OR cuc A Tum Signal We KO RT ET RA
16. Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or after every 15 hours of use If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape plaver og Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Clean your tape player with a wiping action non abrasive cleaning cassette and follow the directions provided with it Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your iape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Y Antenna Use the knob on the
17. Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Geo in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Indes CAUTION You can be injured if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about iL Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience and the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt NOTICE If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it your vehicle could be damaged m Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the U S and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These fuels should have the proper additives so you should not have to add anything to the fuel In the U S and Canada it s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED nght on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle s filler neck Be sure the posted octane is at least 87 If the octane is less than 87 vou ma
18. Remember if the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Seats and Restraint Systems How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is located in the instrument panel on the passenger s side When is an air bag expected to inflate The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The air bag will only intlate if the velocity of the impact is above the designed threshold level When impacting straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for most GM vehicles is between 9 and 15 mph 14 and 23 km h However this velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design and may be several miles per hour faster or slower In addition this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked ear which will move and deform on impact The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit It is possible that in a crash only one of the two air bags in your Geo will deploy This is rare but can happen in a crash just severe enough to make an a
19. Services following Schedules IL Every 30 000 miles 50 000 krn See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules I and I Every 60 000 miles 100 000 km or 72 months Every 30 000 miles 50 DU km or 36 months Every 60 000 miles 100 000 km or 72 months Every 50 000 miles i LOC 000 Km or 72 months See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules and IL The services shown on this chart up to 60 000 miles LOO 00 km should be performed after 60 000 miles 100 000 kimi at ihe sume intervals MILES 3750 7500 11256 15 006 18 750 22 500 26 250 90 000 35756 37 500 1 250 45 000 5750 52509 KILOMETERS ILE Maintenance Schedule Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Cont Schedule Il callow d WHAT TO SERVICE WHEN TO PERFORM Qi See Explanation of Scheduled Miles kilometers or Months Schedule I apply Maintenance Services following whichever occurs first Schedules I and If An Emission Contral Service The US Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that rhe failure to perform this mainrenance item will nor nulli the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be reco
20. distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt 105 Your Driving and the Road If you have the anti lock hraking system remember It helps avoid only the braking skid If you do not have anti lock then in a braking skid where the wheels are no longer rolling release enough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again This restores steering control Push the brake pedal down steadily when you have to stop suddenly As long as the wheels are rolling you will have steering control m Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare trom headlights behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you an
21. eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on until the driver s belt is buckled 4 E Seats and Restraint Systems How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your Geo see the section after this one called Children Follow those First you ll want to know which restraint Lap 5houlder Beli rules for everyone s protection systems your vehicle has The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s We ll start with the driver position how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door Driver Position ie i Le 2 Adjust the seat to see how see This section describes the driver s Seats in the Index so you can sit up restraint system straight 3 4 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough sce Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to
22. see this label on the belt near the door opening If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the bell wasn t being used at the time of the collision a Seats and Restraint Systems Q What s wrong with this A The belt is torn Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Part 2 Features amp Controls RES 22 He a eet TCE EAC DATEN EHE Resa hea aa 40 Door Locks s acie 1 Neuere prr eR 41 OPERE Eq EY XR CARE ES 44 New Velidie Braki yeere cee heer EREEREER EA RE Ra 44 81 SHE mse py enr eroe xoc EO Re ee TOR ECCE U IS eee id Your Engine 1121 0 224222 c CIR as ee eee acri haa roa oma 45 Automatic WR NR on e aos a TUAE f Here you can leam about the Manual Transaxle aa BR RPE ELE EN oe ES ieee many standard and optional Publ se obec Res ee AE UR RSS M PU 51 features on your Geo and rau rk alla aL a ure auc REA d aaa CR KA AU dd 54 information on starting shifting WildOWS ere kg ernie ema eee ar d aca Ee e and braking Also explained are AER acta
23. tank 1s at or above the FULL mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose 1s no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If vou hear hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck E rl Ty 4 lt iG 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank t FULL 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck Problems on the Road N 1 7 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if c
24. that if anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if that person had second But that s only an average It not been drinking And we ve already Co ENS might be less with one driver and as long seen that the chance of a crash itself 18 as two or three seconds or more with higher for drinking drivers Contro l of a Vehic le another Age physical condition E ination and eyesight all You have three systems that make your Pd gs vehicle go where you want it to go They frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a are the brakes the steering and the vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h T accelerator All three systems have to do travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot their work at the places where the tires of distance in an emergency so keeping meet the road enough space between your vehicle and Sometimes as when you re driving on others is important T snow ar ice it s easy to ask more of those And of course actual stopping distances control systems than the tires and road vary greatly with the E ar the Toad M con provide That THE OM EBD lose whether it s pavement or gravel the nt vM condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your brakes Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking
25. 125 Problems on the Road N CAUTION A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that can be by sharp edges underneath the Front Towing Hook Ups NOTICE towed vehicle Always use T hooks Attach T hook chains to slots in frame inserted in the T hook slots Never brackets just ahead of the front wheels on Do not tow with sling type equip use J hooks They will damage drive both sides ment or fascia damage will occur train and suspension componenets Use wheel lift or car carrier equip ment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps 1712 Attach separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm Rear Towing Hook Ups Attach T hook chains to slots in the bottom of the floor pan just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides NOTICE Do not tow with sling lype equip ment or rear bumper valance will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equip ment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Dollies are required under the front wheels or damage will occur Problems o
26. 74 WES CERN aeui pee ein aoe REA Rao a Wa La lk sik pat 74 CRISE poe wena Weta edie ys aa XR ROG RE E aa L58074 Ticas F a 168 em mnt poe ee tn ee Te 194 Sidemarker een S CERTE 194 REM Co IO REOR CRT 168 Ei T om eel vw ee ne Ke EOS ET Ere eae nee pen 2057 Turn Signal r3 ETC E s 1156 E A E 2057 m Capacities and Specifications Engine a Wee A EKA LS CLUE EERE CERE eee L4 Compneion aa sa a eo ale 424 9024 94 453 893 4 54 M34 B4 M 8 3 9 5 Eime Order occuro Fi ri dT TA Fuel Delivery a eae eee ces ee ee a IT Multi Port Fuel Injection Piston Displacement VIN Engine Code 6 gy cig Ly ge ar ele de 97 CID 1 6L YIN Engine Code ay ace vex cep eerie ee ee 108 CID 1 8L Malve Arrangement mos ogee pcan ty rnentri ERENER Double Overhead Cam Thermostat Temperature Specification COP TOTIS I80 F 82 C Replacement Parts AW Chekner e rey e kan peed RD LG ieee A 164C PAHE ee eae S ee ee eR ae AR Engine Oil Ps o o o UI ed eal GM Part No 94842810 Spark Plug Vera ic pA E SE RD U LESS E GM Part No 94853606 Wheel Nuts Wheel Nut T igue ssec meme mcm
27. 98 Equipment Add On 182 Electric Mirror Control 64 Emergencies Braking in 102 Emergencies Steering im 103 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 184 Compartment Relay Block 185 rr rm e 156 Coolant Temperature G age et 71 Pxlinisb uuu Y Ar 54 Identification 182 GR rero rove RE FIERET EA E a 150 Oil Pressure Light 77 Overheating 28 Specifications 187 Starting Your 45 Environment Your Vehicle e xS 190 Exhaust Engine 54 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services 196 Extender Safety Belt 37 nae peatettion 177 ogee eke 82 Features and Controls 39 Filling Your Tank 146 Filter Air Replacement 154 Finish Care Paint 179 Finish Damage Paint 180 Flash to P ss 58 Flashers Hazard Warning EE 120 Flat Tire Changing 134 Flat If a Tire Goes 134 Flow Through Ventilation System Fluid Automatic Transaxle Brake o ouo Manual Transaxle Power Steering Recommended Windshield Washer Folding Seatback Foreign Countries Foreign Material Paint Damage Freeway Driving bo b Rob Rd B moa m 3 m u b m hm 155 158 oes AUAA 205 159 RENE uu
28. Adding only plain water to your NOTICE cooling system can be dangerous T Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can hoil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could If there seems to be no leak check to see get too hot but you kin t get the if the electric engine fan is running Ithe overheat waming Your engine could engine is overheating the n PUKE RE catch fire and you or others could be running If it isn t your vehicle needs burned Use a 50 50 ntix of ct ee water and a proper antifreeze 130 NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant N CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to tum the pressure cap You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery
29. Cleaning the Outside of Your Geo The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s Finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or a cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Geo may be necessary Lo remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Geo has a hasecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint Finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Aluminum Wheels If 5o E
30. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your GM Dealer USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT API service SH or SG Energy Conserving II oils of the proper viscosity The SH designation may be shown alone or in combination with others such as SH CD or SH SG CD SG CD etc To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of water preferably distilled and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze GM Part No 1052753 or equivalent conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 117 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid System Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347 or equivalent System Power Steering System Dexron IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transaxle SAE 75W 90 GL 4 GM Part No 12346074 Castrol Syntorg GL 4 or equivalent or SAE 758W 90 GL 5 Gear Lubricant Automatic Transaxle DEXRON III or DEXRON IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No 12345120 or synthetic SAE 5W 3 engine oil Manual Transaxle Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements af Shift Linkage NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB n Maintenan
31. Follow the foam type instructions above if an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a waler bakig soda solution teaspoon 5 mi of baking soda tu cup 250 ml of lukewarm water f needed clean lightly with sulvent type cleaner Combination stains 5uch as candy ive cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stans Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry i a stain remains clean it with sulvent Lype cleaner 37B Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth e Hub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once e Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and solvent type vinyl cleaner Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap Por stubborn stains use a mild solution of 10 isopropyl alcohol rubbing alchohol and 90 water Never use ols varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately H dirt is allowed to work into finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see
32. Lights 57 Overdrive Off Light 79 Overheating Engine 128 Owner Checks and Services 198 P Park Shifting inta 52 P Park Shifting out of 52 Paint Chemical Spotting 180 Finish 179 Finish Damage 180 Foreign Material 180 Parking ote d MERITI TESTI eee ee 31 On Hills Trailer Towing 118 Over Things That Burn 53 Your 33 Parts Replacement 005 187 Passenger Assist Grips 68 Passenger Positions Safety Belts 25 LINER Iria ree Carel pa n 27 Ren Set eorr 25 Rear Seat Outside 25 Right Front 25 Passenger Side Kick Panel Fuse BI 189 Passengers Rear Seat Safety Belhs 25 ns na cereo E nmn 104 Pedal Travel Brake 162 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 203 Power Door Locki 42 oe ke manr 102 Steering Plukd un 158 WWW reo 55 Pregnancy Safety Belt Use 1 S DIL SLE 24 Index Pressure Cap Radiator 158 Problems on the Road 119 Publications Service 218 Many People Ask about afety Belts and the Answers AIG 15 Ra iator Pressure Cap 158 Radiator How to Add Coolant f th amp i o circo ei rp RI 132
33. Overheating in the Index The proper coolant for your Geo will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C e Give boiling protection up to 262 F 128 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature e Letthe warning lights work as they should What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1825 M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant with a complete coolant flush and refill If you use this mixture vou don t need to add anything else conforming to GM Specification 1825 M Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant MAE ae hy set for the Adding Coolant To Add Coolant If you need to add more th apris ak aec M To Check Coolant When your engine is coomnt 500 the proper mix at the coolant get too hot but you wouldn t get the cold the coolant level should be at recovery tank overheat warning Your engine could LOW or a little higher When your catch fire and you or others could engine 15 warm the level should be up to burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean FULL or a little higher water and a proper antifreeze N CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine a
34. SERVICE Cooling System Service Drain flush and refill the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Keep coolant at the proper mixture as specified See Coolant in the Index This provides proper freeze and boil protection corrosion inhibitor level and maintains proper engine operating temperature Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Tighten screw type hose clamps Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser Wash the pressure cap and neck To help ensure proper operation we recommend a pressure test of both the coaling system and the pressure cap ITEM ITEM ITEM NO SERVICE NO SERVICE NO SERVICE 6 Transaxle Service Change B Air Cleaner Filter Replacement 12 Valve Clearance Adjustment the fluid in the transaxle and Replace every 30 000 miles The valve clearance should be differential every 15 000 miles 50 000 km or more often adjusted to factory specifications 25 000 km if the vehicle 15 under dusty conditions Ask vour 13 mainly driven under one or more dealer for the proper replacement Replace at of these conditions intervals for your driving 60 000 miles 100 000 km fox In heavy city traffic where the conditions vehicles frequently idled for outside temperature regularly 9 Fuel Tank Cap Gasket extensive periods and or driven reaches 90 F 32 C or Replacement Replace the for long d
35. a bip akoukier biata ea hecking Your shoulder part is behind the child If Restraint Systems the child were the belt in this way Now and then make sure all your belts in crash the child might slide buckles latch plates retractors under the belt The belt s force would anchorages and reminder systems are then be applied nght on the child a working properly Look for any loose abdomen That could cause serious parts or damage If you see anything that or fatal injuries might keep a restraint system from doing Wherever the child sits the lap portion of It job Dave dt repaired the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 2 4 MI 1 3 i es i 1 he P b e ld er m rl Wo TR gt E Jt for you The extender will be just for you you choose Don t let someone else use it m Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If you ever see a label on the driver s or the right front passenger s safety belt that says to replace the belt be sure to do so Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in an accident You would
36. a tape and a CD when both are inserted Eject Press EJECT to eject the disc and the radio will play The dise will start playing at track when you reinsert it Special Eject If you choose you can eject only the tape or CD when you have both a CD and a tape in your audio system CD Only To eject only the CD press EJECT and then press REW Tape Only To eject only the tape press EJECT and then press PRV Theft Deterrent Feature The theft deterrent feature for the AM FM stereo with cassette tape and compact disc player can be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally If it is used your system won t be usable if it s ever stolen Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Setting Your Security Code B Press TUNE a and hold it until the 3 Press the SEEK p button and hold it The instructions below tell you how to third digit of your cade appears until the second digit of your code enter a security code into the system If Release the button appears your vehicle loses battery power for any 9 Press TUNE p and hold it until the 4 Press the TUNE lt q button and hold reason you must enter the security code fourth digit of your code appears it until the third digit of vour code again before the system will turn on Release the button appears 1 Write down any four digit number and 10 Press AM FM after you have B Press the TUNE p button and hold keep
37. and rear speakers Balance Turn the BAL control behind the FADE knob to move the sound between the right and left speakers Recall Press RCLWA to see the station being played for a moment Or press it if you want to sec the time when the ignition is off To Play a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on g each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound it may not be in squarely Press STOP or EJECT to remove the tape and start Once the tape is playing use the knobs for volume fade and balance just s you do for radio The lighted arrows show which side of the tape is playing Metal Tapes Your bias is set automatically When a metal or chrome tape is inserted MTL will appear on the display Fast Forward Press FF to advance rapidly to another part of the tape Press FE RCLWYA or STOP to return to playing speed Rewind Press REW to reverse the tape rapidly Press REW RCL WA or STOP to return to playing speed Next Selection Press to go forward to the beginning of the next selection Press NXT again or press RCL Wa or STOP to cancel this function Previous Selection Press to go back to the beginning of
38. and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter lot You never know if you ll be in crash If a ee X 47 t m ge m Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as goes For example if the bike is going 10 mph 16 km h so is the child When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going Take the simplest vehicle just seat on wheels Suppose it s Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop a x The person keeps going untii stopped by or the instrument panel or the safety belts something With safety belts you slow down as the In a real vehicle it could be the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense windshield 14 m Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts and the Answers Q Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing safety belt A You could be whe
39. brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines e Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material Don t rub it roughly As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds Rinse the section with a clean wet sponge e When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area with an air hose hair dryer or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring See the previous NOTICE Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or eloth Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Fabric Protection Your Geo has upholstery that has been treated with Scotchgard Fabric Protector a 3M product Scotchgard protects fabrics by repelling oil and water which are the carriers of most stains Even with this protection you still need to clean your upholstery often to keep it looking new Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp You could scorch the fabr
40. can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As vou will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to let you know they re working If vou are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may 7 Features and Controls be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow the manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help ei o Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank The fuel gage works only when the ignition switch is ON When the gage first indicates E you still have a little fuel left about one or two gallons but you need to get more nght away Here are four concerns some own
41. conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire 15 based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in 472 Service and Appearance Care combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to
42. end of the antenna to raise the antenna To lower it hold the antenna mast near the roof and feed it into the holder Do not try to lower the antenna using the knob Keep the antenna mast clean for good performance Always lower the antenna before entering a car wash Here you ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We ve also included many other useful tips on driving Part 4 Your Driving and the Road m TERS ORT t 98 Drunken Driving Rus rue EGRE dE MA WA 98 pato Core MOTOR wea aay RO we 100 Driving at Night L333 ix eens PERSO RETO Sone ea OD QUEE n 107 108 Freeway Driving led erue scala aia VEG aad dee 109 Hill and Mountain Roads Ua 111 Winter Driving ataca eia qe ma M 112 TRIES LLEVARSE Sack ls escis CER a S ED AURIS GU ATA TIC AT iacu 114 Your Driving and the Road m Defensive Driving The hest advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with very important safety device in your Geo Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anyt
43. for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 If it doesn t start in three seconds wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine hy turning the ignition key to START Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery When your engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up your vehicle is ready to be driven Don t race your engine when it s cold If the weather is below freezing 32 F or 0 C let the engine run for few minutes to warm up 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in Start for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the 46 same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine If your engine stalls restart it as explained earlier If it stalls often have the engine checked by your dealer as soon as possible NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t you
44. heating system The function of each control is explained under Heater Controls in this part The incoming air is cooled and dehumidified instead of being heated A C Push this button to change your comfort control system from heating to air conditioning A light will come on when the air conditioning is on The AJC button can also control the humidity in your vehicle Cooling The air conditioner works best if you keep your windows closed On very hot days open the windows just long enough for the hot air to escape 1 Push the AAC button 2 Move the air intake lever normal cooling For faster cooling move the lever to 3 Turn the airflow knob to ey 4 Turn the temperature control knob counterclock wise 5 Turn the fan knob to HL Dehumidifying On days when it is raining or the humidity is high follow these dehumiditying steps instead of the cooling directions It will help clean windows that are cloudy with moisture 1 Push the A C button 2 Move the air intake lever to SS 3 Turn the airflow knob to 4 Turn the fan knob to HI Adjust the temperature knob to a comfortable setting Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Y Do not attach anything like a temporary E 5 Hear Window Defogger OPTION The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Press the switch to tum on the defogger The defogger w
45. information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline 216 m Chevrolet Geo Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet Geo s strong commitment to customer satisfaction Chevrolet Geo is excited to provide the services of the Chevrolet Geo Roadside Assistance Center Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year by calling 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 This toll free number will provide you over the phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone our advisors have access to nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers The following services are available e Towing Locksmith Tire Repair Rental car or taxi Additional services as necessary The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service When roadside services are required our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services For prompt assistance when calling please have the following available to give to the advisor Vehicle Identification Number License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle location reached e Vehicle mileage Description of problem Telephone number where you can be m Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in CANADA have an extensive ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Program accessible from anywhere in
46. is Correct You may want to put winter emergency supphes in your trunk wea 112 Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time thase places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Unless yo
47. it in a safe place checked that the code you entered is it until the fourth digit of your code 2 Tum on the ignition switch to the the one you wrote down rEP will appears or ON position appear in the display which means 6 Press AM FM after you have 3 Turn the audio system off you need to repeat sopa 5 through 9 checked that the code you entered A D he 1 and 4 he 11 Press AM FM again and the matches the one you wrote down n NS t x hom buttons ET display will now show SEC ___ _ should now appear in the Hold them down until shows display on the display i le UM How to Shut Off the Theft Deterrent If the code is correct the radio will now ou now ready to enter your security Feature operate If the code is wrong Err will eode Don t wait more than 15 seconds between steps If your radio is secured SEC shows on appear in the display the display and you wish to disable it 5 Press a SEEK p or a TUNE p enter your security code as follows To Unlock the System After a Power and 0000 will appear on the pausing no more than 15 seconds between Loss display mepa If power is disrupted to the radio while in 6 Press SEEK and hold it until the 1 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together the SEC mode the unit will not work first digit of your code appears Hold them down until SEC shows and LOC will show on
48. lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks Inspection cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if vour driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking NOTE A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced Also if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on something may be wrong with the brake system See Brake System Warning Light in the Index If your vehicle is equipped with anti lock brakes and the anti lock brake system warning light stays on comes on or flashes something may be wrong with the anti lock brake system See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Additional Service Center Inspection The inspection listed below should be performed by your Geo dealer s service department or some other qualified service center Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once INSPECTION E OR SERVICE WHAT SHOULD BE DONE Air Bag System The air bag system should be inspected by a qualified technician at 120 months After 120 Inspection months have the system inspected every 24 months Maintenance Schedule Section D Recommended Fluids amp Lubricants NOTE
49. of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFG NEW ITED MOTOR MARUFACTURING HE THIS VEHICLE DOSMF RARE FEDERAL MO TiS VEBICLE SAFETY THEFT PREIEHTIGN STAMDAR THE DATE id Tes MASS ST e 416932 The other label is the Certification label found on the rear of the driver s door opening It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GV WE includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy Inad you should spread it out Don t carry more than 125 pounds 56 7 kilograms in your trunk A CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle han dies These could cause you to lose control Alsa overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of over loading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If
50. on the Tire Loading Information label located on the inside of the glove box door See Tires in the Index for further details Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every 15 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details Cassette Deck At Least Twice a Year CHECK Fluid Level Check Check the power steering pump hydraulic clutch and automatic or manual transaxle fluid levels and add as needed See Power Steering Hydraulic Clutch and Automatic Transaxle or Manual Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss in these systems could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired at once 3 Maintenance Schedule Section B Owner Checks and Services Cont At Least Once a Year CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D Seat Operation Starter Switch Make sure the head restraints stay in position and all seat latches lock Check that the recliner holds by pushing and pulling the seatback while it is reclined N CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not
51. out For the sidemarker bulb pull it straight out B Reverse the steps with a new bulb License Plate Light assembly There is a snap in connector 4 pry on the lever on the license plate light assembly and lower it out of the bumper 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the light assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight out 4 Reverse the steps with a new bulb e When you put the light assembly back into the bumper put the side without the lever in first then snap in the lever side Back up Light 1 2 3 5 Open the trunk Remove the trim on the trunk lid if your vehicle is so equipped Kemove the screw from the back up light Pull the bulb housing assembly through the opening in the trunk lid Push the bulb in turn it counterclockwise and pull it out Reverse the steps with a new bulb VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT DESIGNATED SEATING CAPACITY TU TAS RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE ME we SHAE TO VEHICLE uc pune we Ps COLO TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE PSI RECONMENDEU TAE SIA SEE CIMMER S MANUAL FOM ADOC TM AL INFOSTNULTIDN m Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found in the glove compartment tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number
52. seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Audio Systems Your Delco audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure But you will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may inter fere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them And your vehicles systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo 1 Press and hold RCL TIME SET At the same time press and hold TUNE HR until the correct hour appears Press and hold RCL TIME SET At the same time press and hold TUNE p MIN until the correct minute appears AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 1 Press and
53. the last selection Press again or press RELY A or STOP to cancel this function For NXT and PRY to work properly your tape must have at least three or four seconds of silence between each selection Repeat Press RPT to go to the beginning of the selection and play it again Press RPT again to cancel this function Noise Reduction Press ID io remove noise from Dolby B NR encoded tapes Dolby B Noise Reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the DI symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Radio Monitor When playing a tape press RDM during FF or REW to hear the radio Press RDM again Lo turn the radio off During RDM operation only TUNE SEEK and PSCAN will work Tape Sides Press RCL to switch from one side of the tape to the other Stop Press STOP to stop the tape and switch to radio Eject Press EJECT to remove the tape and switch to radio To Play a Compact Disc Don t use the mini discs 3 singles They won t eject Use full size compact discs Insert your disc into the CD slot on your audio system If the disc comes back out it could be that The disc is upside down tis dirty scratched or wet There is too much moisture in the air 1f there is wait about one hour and try again If you see Err on the display
54. the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenanee or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to help keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Part is Organized The remainder of this part is divided into five sections Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to have done and how often Some of these services can be complex so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should let your dealer s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs noe i i 1 hc If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes You will find a list of publications and how to get them in this manual See Service Publications in the Index Section B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked whenever
55. these Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases vou will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if grades all such tires meet General Motors you notice unusual tire wear or your performance standards and have been approved for use on General Motors vehicles All passenger type P Metric tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades 174 vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and whee nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Geo dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure ta have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts f
56. through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry A CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Glass Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if heads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on regular basis and replaced when worn
57. trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police e Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the First 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 00 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Three important considerations have to do with weight Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 500 pounds 680 kg But even that can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us al Customer Assistance Department Chevrolet Geo P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Your Driving and the Road Weight of the Traile
58. tree ooa A the instrument panel and the a ea E A Roe ey E EORR waming systems that tell you if Leslie d m l Lights Cantrol Headlight Beam Lever ilsa 29 everything is working properly Windshield Wiper Washer Lever rrt 59 and what to do if you have a Cruise Control EE E A AE arn ele w e wa oe eee 61 problem MOS i eroi res ERROR ET EE COAT C Bad A 63 TTD MRA WERE ns 64 Sinrape and Compartments os css ener meh ene 66 MIL VINOS EEEN uU ERE EGER RUE s asd A a te Rd PR A uA TER nm LL 67 Passenger Assist Gripe os cis sees uude au ra n rh R o 68 ee Ay uu 68 Instrument Panel and Clusters PITCH CECI 72 CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in vehicle with young children NOTICE Your Geo has number of features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting inte your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have an extra key One key is used for the ignition the doors and all other locks
59. try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your trans axle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill m Manual Transaxle Overdrive Option If your automatic transaxle has Overdrive you can use it for better fuel economy After starting your engine always push in the OVERDRIVE switch Then select the gear you want and press the accelerator pedal Gradual starts give you the best fuel economy Fast starts use the most fuel Five Speed This is your shift pattern Here s how to operate your transaxle 1 First Gear Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into 1 when you re going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve come to a complete stop and it s hard to shift into 1 put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into 1 A light on the instrument panel will come on whenever you turn off Overdrive See Overdrive Off Light in the Index 49 Features and Controls 2 Second Gear Press the clutch Shift Speeds MANUAL TRANSMISSION pedal as you let up on the acce
60. use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in P Park or N Neutral If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service On manual transaxle vehicles put the shift lever in N Neutral push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service At Least Once Year CoNT CHECK ve OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Automatic Transaxle Steering Column Lock Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake in the Index if necessary NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off tum the key to the position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park your vehicle s BTSI needs service While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift leve
61. vehicles turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle This could cause a collision If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving turn the key only to ACC Don t push the key in while the vehicle is moving NOTICE Don t try to shift to P Park if vour Geo is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to P Park only when your vehicle is stopped your electrical accessories If your key seems stuck in LOCK A warning tone will sound if you open and you can t turn it be sure it is all Manual transaxle The gear selector the driver s door when the ignition is in the way in If it is then turn the should be in neutral Hold the clutch ACC or LOCK and the key is in the steering wheel left and right while pedal to the floor and start the engine ignition you turn the key hard But turn the Your vehicle won t start if the clutch key only with your hand Using a pedal is not all the way down that s tool to force it could break the key a safety feature or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service To start your engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as vour engine gets ATIL 45 Features and Controls NOTICE Holding your key in START
62. you stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Section C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Geo dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Section D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done Section E Maintenance Record provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle Whenever any maintenance is performed be sure to write it down in this section This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done In addition it is a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts They may he needed ro qualify vour vehicle for warranty repairs B Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them Your Geo dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you ta be happy with it If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts These schedules are for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehi
63. 2 volt system with negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Geo and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lights that aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 121 Problems on the Road 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery A CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 122 A CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have beea blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a bat tery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don
64. 9 Cleaning Hesatet og te E EEEE ET 82 Aluminum Wheels 179 BEN UU ck eee 8 FRI ord uk ren UI 177 Convex Outside Mirror TOIT ERU 64 GHEE acs 178 Coolant Inside of Your Geo 176 AddiBg s siis eorr rrr 157 Instrument Panel Top 178 erar rA ELS 156 Leather i i nl 178 How to Add to the Coolant Outside of Your Geo 179 Recovery Tank 130 Problems Special 177 How to Add to the Radiator 132 TUR S pack wince ia us VIDT EN 180 Temperature Gage ne T WIG Es ier ese eee kd a sce es doce 83 Windshield and Wiper Blades 179 Cooling System 129 Clock Setting the 86 Courtesy Transportation 217 Clutch 156 Cruise CORO 6l Comfort Controls 82 Passing Another Vehicle Comfort Controls and Audio While Using 62 SyS Gia a Gl To Erase Speed Memory 62 Compact Disc To Playa 93 To Get Outof oe ee reer nA 62 Compact Disc Player AM FM To Increase Speed While Using 62 Stereo with Cassette Tape and 91 To Reduce Speed While Using 62 Compact Discs Care of Your 96 To Resume a Set Speed 62 Compact Spare Tire 141 61 Compartments Storage and Using on Hills
65. 9 Engine Oil Pressure 77 Gages and Indicators Warning 74 DISCI 0 usd ei rp EE waa 58 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 78 Operation CAE Overdrive 79 Reading 39 Rear Window Defogger eren 79 Safety Belt Reminder 15 Lights On 5B Loading Your Vehicle 169 Lock Rear Door Security 42 Luck LEM We Locks Power Door 42 Loss of Control 105 Lubricants Recommended 205 M amos Inspections Periodic 203 R p epore rtm xn 207 Schedule si serea sanaaa 189 Services Scheduled 192 Underbody 180 When Trailer Towing 118 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 78 Manual Adjust Mirror isses 64 die cits ol leap ICE ERE T 49 Transaxle 155 Windows ies 55 Master Cylinder Brake 160 Mirrors Control Electric 64 Convex Outside 64 Inside Day Night Rearview 63 Manual Adjust 64 Visor Vanity oc ce eee nee 67 Mountain Roads Hill and 111 N ew Vehicle Break In 44 Night Driving 106 Might Vision 106 Nuts Wheel 187 Speedometer and 72 Odometer 73 Off Road Recovery 104 CAL Engine ERD Operation of
66. AWBTRTLGT0O0101 Eu un ru m Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is the legal identifier for your Geo It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts 19 B Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on vour spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and a hist of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Geo unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t he covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Geo see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Geo in the Index m Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiri
67. Compact Discs isi li Pie aua alza irr don EE KASS SEES 96 vehicle Antenna 96 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Comfort Controls With this sytem you can control the heating and ventilation in your Geo If you have the air conditioning option you can also control cooling Your vehicle alse has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Heater Controls Airflow Knob _ 8 A This position directs the airflow the instrument panel vents This position directs the airflow CU gh the instrument panel vents and toward the floor qA This position directs the airflow toward the floor af This position directs the airflow toward the floor the windshield and the side windows This position directs the airflow to the windshield and side windows Fan Knob Turn the knob away from OFF to turn the heating system on Turn the knob toward HI to increase the fan s speed Temperature Knob Turn the knob to change the temperature of the air flowing from the system Turn the knob clockwise to increase the temperature Turn the knob counter clockwise to decrease the temperature The air temperature can t be less than the outside air temperature Air Intake Lever ce Choose this position to recirculate the inside air through the comfort control system o gt Choose this position to circulate outside air through the comfort control syste
68. ERVICE WHAT SHOULD no Restraint Systems Now and then make sure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly Look for any loose parts or damage If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Steering Suspension and Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Exhaust System Inspection Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as apen seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Maintenance Schedule Section C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Cont INSPECTION OR SERVICE WARI SHOULD BE DONE Brake System Inspect the complete system Inspect brake
69. Geo is equipped with rear door security lock is on security locks that help prevent 1 Unlock the door from the inside passengers from opening the rear doors of 2 Then open the door from the outside your car from the inside To use one of these locks 1 Turn the knob so the bar points up and down 2 Close the door 3 Do the same thing to the other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use If you don t cancel the security lock Trunk Lock Release Remote Trunk Lock Release feature adults and older children who ride To open the trunk lid use your key and Pull the lever on the floor near the the rear won t be able to open the rear tur it clockwise driver s door to open the trunk lid from door from the inside You should let inside your vehicle To close the lid lower and press down on it After closing the lid try pulling it up to make sure it is closed adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancel the lacks To cancel the rear door lock 1 Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Turn the knob so the bar points toward the sides 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door locks will now work normally 43 Features and Controls m Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Geo has a number of theft deterrent f
70. MS Service Publications are available for current and past model ChevroletGeo vehicles To request an onder form please specify year and model name of vehicle EE ue Address all inquiries to HELM INCORPORATED PO Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 For information and inquiries call 1 800 782 4356 CHEVROLET GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM NOTE Please complete form below Print or Type and MAIL TO Post Office Box 07130 Detroit Michigan 48207 ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 A M 6 00 P M EST ITEM DESCRIPTION Service Manual Owner s Manual in Portfolio _ NOTE Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name and also the name of the person t whose attention the shipment should be sent For purchases outside U S A please wribe to the abowe address tor quotation ICUSTCHAER NAME STREET ADDHESS NO P BOX NUMBERS APT Eois Check it x PU en pur bling STATE 21 CODE Date mayr m AREA appe t ars DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO CODE _ CUSTOMER SX3NATURE Prices arn subject bo change without notice and without wcurring obligation TO CANADIAN Svr hea ic Ad aid prices ane guobed in U S tunda red TET ie ie une in 400 783 4356 fer further information Take checks payable e L S junds Ta cover Canadian postage add 1 1 50 plus the LCS Handling CVM bes pe apt eles nig m
71. ONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away TES System When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see 1 Coolant Recovery Tank 2 Radiator Pressure Cap 3 Electric Engine Fan CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can Problems on the Road How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank A CAUTION If you haven t found problem yet but Heater and radiator hoses and other the coolant level isn t at or above the engine parts can be very hot Don t FULL mark add a 50 50 mixture of touch them If you do you can be clean water preferably distilled and a burned proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned If the coolant inside the coolant recovery Get any leak fixed before you drive IN tank is boiling don t do anything else the vehicle i CAUTION until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above FULL If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else Engine damage from running your in the cooling system engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty
72. OT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later vour brakes won t work well or won t work at all 5o it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll NOTICE have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid For example just a few draps of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced N CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid on yo
73. Part 2 Features amp Controls This part explains how to start and operate your Geo Part 3 Comfort Controls amp Audio 5ystems This part tells you how to adjust the comfort controls and how to Operate your sound system Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and lips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Part 5 Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating etc 3l 1 Part 6 Service amp Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Geo running properly and looking good Part 7 Maintenance Schedule This part tells when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use How to Use This Manual Part 8 Customer Assistance Information This part includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you details about the Roadside Assistance program You will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired as well as the mediation arhitration procedure We ve also included ordering information for service publications in this part Service Station Information This 15 a quick reference of service information You can find it on the last page of this manual N CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt
74. Radio Reception Understanding 95 Radio To Play the AM FM Stereo 86 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player 9 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 87 Rain Driving in th 107 Rainy Weather Tips Some Other 108 Reading 59 Rear POR crack ace IOS CR 68 Door Security Lock 42 Folding Seatback 10 Outside Position Securing a Child Restraint inthe Seat Outside Passenger Positions Safety Belts 25 Seat Passengers Safety Belts 25 S002 Rear Towing Hook Ups 127 Window Defogger B Window Defogger Light 79 Rearview Mirror Inside Day Night en nnn 63 Reclining Front Seatbacks 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 205 Recovery Hooks Using the 142 Recovery Off Road 104 Release HD CERCA 147 Trunk Lock eee 43 Trunk Lock Remote M RATER ER a RR 43 Reminder Light Safety Belt 15 Reminder Lights On 58 Remote Trunk Lock Release 43 Replacement PIT yi 2s LLLI rr eno 154 Bulbs Part Numbers 186 Bulbs Service ipsu 163 Petls coisas ieee 187 ko einen 174 Wheels 174 Replacing Brake System Parts 162 Replacing Safety Belts after CHES 6 eee eae ee 37 Reporting Safety Defect
75. Reporting to the Canadian Government _ 216 Reporting to the United States Government 216 Safety Warnings and Symbols 4 Schedule Maintenance 89 Scheduled Maintenance Services 192 Scheduled Maintenance Services Explanation of 196 Seat Cushion Tilting 8 Seatback Rear Folding 10 Seathack Reclining Front 9 Seats And Restraint Systems And Seat Controls a a cR alae Whew E EA 8 Securing a Child Restraint Center Rear 5e3t eee eee 32 Rear Outside Position 30 Right Front Seat 33 Security Lock Rear Door 42 Cei see aic R ade OR nint 144 and Appearance Care 143 Parts Identification Label 182 Publications 218 Publications Ordering Information Chevrolei Geo wc cues 220 Work Doing YourOwn 144 Servicing Your Geo with the Air Bag System Setting the Clock AO Sheet Metal Damage Diui ua 180 Shift Speeds i 50 shifting into P Park 52 Shifting out of P Park 52 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 18 SIRE Lure exerit 105 Smaller Children and Babies Safety 28 snow or Ice Drivingon 112 Spare Tire Compact 4 141 Speakers Adjusting the AM FM Stereo 87 Stereo with C
76. Systems Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are a CAUTION Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but he sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a erash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt m Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender t s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough and just for the seat in your vehicle that and use it only for the seat it 1s made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt N CAUTION Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that m s
77. When changing the oil filter additional oil may be needed Recheck the oil level after filling See Engine Oil in the Index Recheck fluid level after filling See Automatic Transaxle Fluid or Manual Transaxle Fluid in the Index Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase SEE UG TO ore neces 97 1 2 465 mm Tread PIE EIS OLDEST E RA EXC EE EROR eT quM 57 5 1 460 mm COSI ot a eas ecu E E E EI E ER B ICI 2e 3501 1 450 mm Length oec erus aang Un arr Een 173 0 4 395 mm MR LP UTR E PEERS ie d S M RE 66 3 1 685 mm Height aA a mesa aei accep Nee ME ITI a d tte 53 3 1 355 mm 188 IMPORTANT KEEP THE ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED This part covers the maintenance required for your Geo Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance Part 7 Maintenance Schedule Section Introduction A Word about Maintenance 190 Your Vehicle and the Environment 190 How This Part Is Organized FOE eM EEE or IEE 190 A Scheduled Maintenance Services 19 Using Your Maintenance Schedule PRESS 191 Selecting the Right Schedule 191 SODBSUIE Tes REM AGNI MENOR ER IRR EC eC dog 192 Schedule Explanation of Scheduled Mainten
78. ace chocks under the irailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to P Park or R Reverse for a manual transaxle Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you e Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belts cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Part 5 Problems on the Road Flore yout ne wtmttodo ei CURE about some problems that can Towing Your Vehicle Mq NN NETT occur on the road Hiper UPTIME 128 Lovin eas rate ees Bae one
79. address home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concem We encourage you to call the toll free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention However if you wish to write Chevrolet Cieo write to ChevroleU Geo Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices When contacting Chevrolet Geo please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a DODCCTTI Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired TDD To assist customers who have hearing difficulties Chevrolet Geo has installed special TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf equipment at ils Customer Assistance Center Any hearing speech impaired customer who has access TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TTY can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing 1 800 TDD CHEV 1 800 833 2438 TDD users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 m GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Al
80. ae I nM Da UNOMNIS DUDEN ders cano be rriu med without prior suthorizabon A resiocking Tes may annis allow adequate tire for posta aervics GU ar Notes mow bom om os Bos o9 BO bom Add On Electrical Adding Coolant xtd Additives Engine Oil us Adjuster Shoulder Belt Height oes ssec eB emery How the System Works Readiness Light Servicing Your Geo with the Air Bag System Air Cleaner Air Conditioner Controls Air Filter Replacement Air Intake Lever OO ET Airflow Knob Alignment and Tire Balance Aluminum Wheels AM FM Stereo With Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player With Cassette Tape Player Antenna Anti Lock Brakes System Active Light System Warning pe aua To Use oe Appearance Care fee ta Bom Boom d b B o Hom ob om on Bo ko Bom ON mod ko 5 Pot nsu ru b mu bm dt nw bk Bx B RA OR BA WR aes ee on fe pad ee ay Be Appearance Care and Materials Appearance Care Service and Ashtray Front 68 Ashtray Rear 68 Ashtrays and Lighter 58 Assist Grips Passenger 68 Audio Systems 85 Audio Systems Comfort Controls and 81 Automatic Transaxle 47 Automatic Transaxle Pluid 154 B a
81. ance Services 196 B Owner Checks and Services ECCE te At Each Fuel Fill sees DRM 198 At Least Once a Month d E Ta aS 199 At Least Twite a Year 199 AtLasstOnck alex ima wes 200 C Periodic Maintenance Inspections eg SSH oP RC RENDER UNT CNS ond 203 D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants RV ERES TAE LAE E Maintenance Record 4 207 Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan supplements your new car warranties See your GM dealer for details Maintenance Schedule Introduction A Word about Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition But we don t know exactly how you ll drive it You may drive very short distances only a few times a week Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot dusty weather You may use your vehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands or in many other ways Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles maintenance needs vary You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you will find in the schedules in this part So please read this part and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your Geo dealer
82. and be sure it is fully seated If the fluid level is low add more fluid as described in the next steps How to Add Fluid Here s how to add fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind af fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Add fluid at the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole J Install the filler plug Be sure the plug is fully seated gE Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch in your vehicle is self adjusting The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid It isn t a good idea to topoff your clutch fluid Adding fluid won t correct leak fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid See Owner Checks and Services and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index How to Check The proper fluid should be added if the level 15 at or below the MIN mark on the reservoir See the instructions on the reservoir cap Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine
83. ansaxle Dipstick RES LU ER if equipped 3 Engine Oil Dipstick Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir B Air Cleaner 11 Electric Engine Fan 12 Radiator Pressure Cap Fal Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil level every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading tie oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 150 To Check Engine Oi Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip lower When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the L you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade Engine Oils For best fuel economy and cold starting select the lowest SAE viscosity grade oil for the expected temper
84. assette Tape and Compact Disc Player 92 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player i 52222222 y ER Specifications Capacities and 187 Speedometer and Odometer 72 Starting Your Engine 45 Starting Jump 121 Steam Coming from Your Engine ETRIE E o eaa CEDERE 128 Steam If There Is No 129 LI ee TIN A ee a 102 Fluid Power 158 In Emergencies 0 040008 00 103 FOU 102 OPE PES 102 Storage Arca Console eese en nn 66 Compartments 0 000 reece eas 66 Compartments Door 66 ee EX xA 162 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 141 SUN VISQIE Slr cre rexis e Farc e in 67 Sunrool s0 E n hace aloe 64 Supplemental Restraint System DD EE o ose br wa EP OKT 20 Switch Ignition 44 Symbols Safety Wamings and 4 Symbols Vehicle 5 7 OPERETUR RAP wade Ed 73 Tank Filling Your 146 Temperature Knob 82 TWefb c rd quer ua ea AGAR 44 Theft Deterrent Feature AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player 93 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Py rar ERE 80 Index Thermostat n ex 158 Tit Wheel seeere nmn 56 Tilting Seat Cushion Tips Steering 102 Tips Ventilation 85 Tire Loading Lese 169 THES E 170 Balance Wheel Align
85. ature range WEATHER What Kind of Oil to Use Beginning midyear 1993 oils of the proper quality for your vehicle will be identified with this new starburst symbol The starburst symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the Amencan Petroleum Institute API and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine You should look for this on the front of the oil container and use only oils that display this new symbol You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart SAE 10W 30 PREFERRED SAE 5W 30 Service and Appearance Care As shown in the chart SAE 10W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE SW 30 if it s going to be colder than 50 F 10 C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE I0W 40 or SAE 20W 50 If you cannot find oils with the new starburst symbol on the front of the container you should look for and use oils containing the following three things SHor SG SH or SG must be on the oil container either by itself or combined with other quality designations such as SHED SH SG CD SGCD etc These letters show American Petroleum Institute API levels of quality SAE 10W 30 Energy Conserving II Oils with these words on the container will help you sa
86. bies Smaller Children and Safety Belts 28 Balance Wheel Alignment iai RD Batiety 162 BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program GM Participation in 215 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 110 Belt Dapur rcv 27 Belt Lap Shoulder 16 BELOW sies 82 Blizzard If You re Caught ina 113 Box GOVE jcc eee eee es 67 Brakes Adjustment 162 Anti Lock ABS cia Pd au A bes 101 FIM LDR Sere rrr cera 161 Master Cylinder 160 PARE le v xi 51 162 Brakes System Parts Replacing 162 System Warning Light 75 TraHer o ce 116 WEE 161 Braking Control ofa Vehicle 100 Braking in Emergencies 102 Break In New Vehicle 44 Brightness Control 59 Bulb Replacement 163 Back up Light 168 Center High Mounted Stoplight ed cs ew ice ea 166 Front Sidemarker 164 Front Turn Signal 164 Headlights iL 163 License Plate Light rack aca Parking Lights 165 Rear Combination Lights 167 Bulbs Halogen 163 Bulbs Replacement 186 C Roadside Assistance 217 Capacities and Specifications 187 Carbon Monoxide 54 Care Appearance 170 Cassette Tape Player Sens Com
87. ce Schedule Section D Recommended Fluids amp Lubricants Cont m FLUIDILUBRICANT Automatic Transaxle Engine oil Shift Linkage Floor Shift Linkage Clutch Linkage Pivot Lithium base grea grease Points Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Windshield Washer GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Sal vent Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and Spring a Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 Anchor Release Pawl b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Body Door Hinge Pins Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 Folding Seat Fuel Door Hinge Rear Compart ment Lid Hinges Weatherstrips Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent See Replacement Parts in the Index for recommended replacement filters valves and spark plugs Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service in the columns indicated When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule II maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Y
88. ce and Appearance Care Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your Geo be sure to follow the manuf cturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside 176 Never use these to clean your vehicle e Gasoline Benzene Maphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you n many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Use vacuum cleaner offen to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Geo dealer has two GM cleaners a solvent lype spot lifter and a foaum type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Do nat use them on vinyl or leather Here are some cleaning tips Always read rhe instructions on the cleaner label e Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to clean area often A soft
89. ch year because of alcohol and thousands of people are injured Just how much alcohol is too much if a person plans to drive Ideally no one should drink alcohol and then drive But if one does then what s too much It can be a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem According to the American Medical Association a 180 pound 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of heer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml af a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka It s the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three douhle martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAC would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level 126 WEHT IN PCCHDS a qu dd MO mn The law in most U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In Canada the limit is 0 08 percent and in some other countries it s lower than that The BAC will he over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them Bu
90. ck brakes To Use Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may feel the system 102 light will come on See Anti Lock Brake System Active Light in the Index Braking in Emergencies At some time nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking If you have anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time However if you don t have anti lock your first reaction to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down may be the wrong thing to do Your wheels can stop rolling Once they do the vehicle can t respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid or into traffic If you don t have anti lock use a squeeze braking technique This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control You do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure n an emergency you will prohably want to squeeze the brakes hard without locking the wheels If you hear or feel the wheels sliding ease off the brake pedal This will help you retain steering contral If you do have anti lock it s different see the Index under Anti Lock Brakes In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering Option If you lose p
91. cle s Tire Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended unleaded fuel See Fuel in rhe Index Selecting the Right Schedule First you ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle Here s how to decide which schedule to follow Schedule I s any one af these true for your vehicle Most trips are less than 4 miles 6 km Mast trips are less than 10 miles 16 km when outside temperatures are below reezing The engine is at low speed most of the lime as in door to door delivery or in stop and po traffic You operate your vehicle in dusty arcas You tow a trailer If any one or more of these is true for your driving follow Schedule I Follow Schedule II only if none of the above conditions is true 28 a Maintenance Schedule Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I Foll MAIN LY driven under one ar more of WHAT TO SERVICE See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules f and IH When most trips are less than 4 miles 6 When most trips are less than 10 miles 16 km and outside temperatures remain below freezing When most trips include extended idling and or frequent low speed operation as in stop and go traffic When towing a trailer Engine Cil and Filter Change Eng
92. crease your There are several ways to turn off the Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror speed When you take your foot off the Cruise Control pedal your vehicle will slow down to the 4 Step lightly on the brake pedal or push An inside rearview mirror is attached to your roof The mirror has a pivot so that Cruise Control speed you set earlier the clutch pedal if you have a manual you can adjust it up and down or side to Using Cruise Control on Hills transaxle side How well your Cruise Control will work 2 Move the shift lever to N Neutral You can adjust the mirror for day or night on hilis depends upon your speed load if you have an automatic transaxle driving Pull the tab for night driving to tt oe ur sedie et Bene 3 Press the Cruise ON OFF button reduce glare Push the tab for daytime FEM URINE again or pull the lever toward you to driving the accelerator pedal to maintain your neal speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear t keep your speed down Of course To Erase Speed Memory applying the brake takes vou out of When you turn off the Cruise Control or Cruise Control Many drivers find this the ignition your Cruise Control set speed to be too much trouble and don t use memory is erased Cruise Control on steep hills Features and Controls Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror may be convex A convex miror s surface is curve
93. d If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull aff the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with your oil this light may stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving This indicates that there is not enough oil pressure to keep your engine properly lubricated and cool The engine could be low on oil or have some other oil related problem Have it fixed right away The oil light could also come on in three other situations When the ignition is on but the engine is not running the light will come on as test to show you it is working but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop the light may blink on and off This is normal If you make a hard stop the light may come on for a moment This is normal Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by vour warranty Features and Controls lt Charging System Li
94. d moisture 1 Fu Service and Appearance Care N CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this Tire Inspection and Kotation but be sure to use a scraper or wire When It s Time for New Tires To make your tires last longer have them brush later if you need to to get all One way to tell when it s time for new inspected and rotated at the mileages the rust or dirt off See Changing tires is to check the treadwear indicators recommended in your Maintenance Flat Tire in the Index which will appear when your tires have Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance only 2 32 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread Services in the Index remaining Use this rotation pattern You need a new tire if You can see the indicators at three or After the tires have been rotated adjust more places around the tire the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Loading Information You can see cord or fabric showing label Make certain that all wheel nuts are through the tire s rubber properly tightened Sec Wheel Nut e The tread or sidewall is cracked cul Torque in the Index or snagged deep enough to show cord or fab
95. d other vehicles e Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlights can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlights but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of y
96. d so you can see more rom the driver s seat N CAUTION If you aren t used to a convex mirror you can hit another vehicle A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Manual Adjust Mirrors Adjust these mirrors hy hand so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position 1 r M Electric Mirror Control Option The electri mirror control is To the lefi of your steering wheel To adjust either minor move the switch to L lett or R right Then use the round touch pad to adjust the mirror When you are done adjusting the mirrors move the control back to the center m Sunroof You can tilt or open your sunroof To tilt the sunroof press the switch marked UE Press the other end of the switch lo lower the sunroof Your ignition must be on for this switch to work To open the sunroof push the SLIDE arrow that points to the rear of the vehicle To close it push the other arrow that points to the front of the vehicle The sunroof will close partially then stop Push the arrow again to close it completely You can open the sunroof to any position If the sunroof will not close follow these instructions 1 Remove the c
97. d these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Where to Fut the Restraint Accident statistics show that children safer if they are restramed in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat NEVER put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why Seats and Restraint Systems N CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the hack of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You may however secure a Iorward facing child restraint in the right front seat Before you secure a forward facing child restraint ALWAYS move the front passenger scat far back as it will go Or secure the child restraint in the rear seat Top Strap Securing a Child Restraint in Rear If your child restraint has a top strap it Outside Position should he anchored If you need to have You ll be using the lap shoulder be
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99. digit of your code appears Press the SEEK p button and hold it until the second digit of your code appears 4 Press the TUNE lt q button and hold it until the third digit of your code appears To Unlock the System After a Power Lass If power is disrupted to the radio while in the SEC mode the unit will not work and LOC will show on the display whenever the ignition is on To unlock the unit 1 2 Press 44 SEEK p or a TUNE p and 0000 will appear on the display Press the SEEK af button and hold it until the first digit of your code appears Press the SEEK p button and hold it until the second digit of your code appears Press the TUNE a button and hold it until the third digit of your code appears Press the TUNE p button and hold it until the fourth digit of your code appears Press AM FM after you have checked that the code matches the one you wrote down Now SEC will appear on the display THEFT DETERRERT AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player To Play the Radio Turn the ON VOL knob to turn the system on or off Volume Turn the ON VOL knob to adjust the volume DD x Finding a Station Band Press AM FM to get AM FMI or FM2 The lighted display shows your selection Tune Press and hold TUNE p or TUNE a to go to higher or lower stations Release when you find your station The display will show t
100. e Tool Bag 4 Jack Handle Replace the jack jack handle wheel wrench and flat tire Make sure the tool bag is stored securely under the tire to help prevent rattles Z CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Compact Spare Tire NOTICE B If You re Stuck In Although the compact spare was fully Sand Mud Ice or inflated when your vehicle was new Don t take your compact spare Sn a it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course its best to replace your spare with a full s
101. e Control ofa 100 Damage Wamings 5 Dunensios nnnm nns 188 Environment and Your 190 Identification Number VIN 182 Leaving Your 42 Loading Your eese 160 Parking Your 4 33 Vehicle POC cores akute nma 142 DEGERE Cr rere AE ee AA ee se 162 Symbols MATE iia ure 5 Towing Your ssss 22 124 Washing Your 4 179 Ventilatiom ann 83 Ventilation System Flow Through B4 Ventilation Tips 85 Vision Night een 106 Visor Vanity Mirrors 67 Visors SUM can non n DI Wearing Devices Other Hazard Flashers Lights Gages and Indicators 74 PL caries Ss audae at 4 Vehicle Damage 5 Washer Fluid Windshield 159 Washers Windshield 60 Washing Your Vehicle 179 Water Driving Through Deep Standing 46 Weatherstrips 180 Weight of the Trailer 115 Wheel Nut Torque 187 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 174 Aluminum rey rare 179 174 1 Unie reer ee 56 Used Replacement 1774 Where to Put the Restraint Child Restraints 29 Why Safety Belts Work 12 MID WE vereris amp eI BS 55 Def
102. e some things to know N CAUTION Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the carlier caution under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be blizzard See Blizzard in the Index 4 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting into P Park in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index m Windows Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each window Power Windows Option With power windows switches on the driver s door control each window when the igni
103. e wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Under the vehicle near each wheel there are bosses in the vehicle s rocker flange Position the jack and raise the jack lift head until it fits firmly into the notches closest to the flat tire The jack head groove fits the rocker Mange forward of the boss in the front rearward of the boss in the rear N CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Problems on the Road Remove all the wheel nuts and take off A z NOTICE the flat tire 1N CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location darse before raising your vehicle a wheel remove any rust dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off Raise the vehicle by rotating the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off th
104. e a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow e Will vou have to make any holes in the body of vour vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to them Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly If your vehicle has anti lock brakes don t iry to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work we
105. e ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface Lower the vehicle by tuming the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely N CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub N CAUTION Nem Tighten the wheel nuts firmly ina criss cross sequence as shown Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an acci dent Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get the right kind Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with torque wrench to 76 pound feet 103 47200 Problems on the Road Don t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare vou could damage the cover or the spare 140 1 Jack 2 Spare Tir
106. e sure the release 6 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the button is positioned so you would be way out of the retractor to set the lock able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front af the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint T To tighten the belt feed the shoulder 8 Push and pull the child restraint in belt hack into the retractor while vou different directions to be sure it is Larger Childr en push down on the child restraint secure Children who have outgrown child To remove the child restraint just restraints should wear the vehicle s safety unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let belts it go back all the way If you have the choice a child should sit The safety belt will move freely again and to a window so the child can wear a be ready to work for an adult or larger lap shoulder belt and get the additional child passenger restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statisties show that children safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash M _ _ 35 Seats and Restraint
107. e water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them 107 Your Driving and the Road AX CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle _of water or wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous 5o much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips on your low beam headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visible to others
108. ear that is not over yet we ll send you the most recently published issue Check the ordering form for indexes for earlier model years Cut out the ordering form fill it out and mail it in We will then see to it that an index is mailed to you There is no charge for indexes for the 1990 1994 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering form for an index just call toll free and we ll be happy to send you one Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address The number to call is 1 800 551 4123 A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER These PSP s are meant for technicians They are not meant for the do it yourselfer Technicians have the equipment tools safety instructions and know how to do a job quickly and safely Chevrolet Geo Service Fublications You can get these by using the order form 219 Customer Assistance Information 1994 CHEVROLET GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publicatians covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order Form in this book and mailing it with your check money order or credit card information to Helm incorporated address listed below CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1994 GEO PRIZM PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Product Service Publications PSP s are bulletins letters and articles published for trained dealer service personnel See Service Publica
109. eatures we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Geo and open the driver s door you ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition If you have an automatic transaxle taking your key out also locks your transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with vou 44 B New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern Geo doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will per form better in the long run if you fol low these guidelines Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet hroken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings M Ignition Switch With the k
110. eclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you wani it Push on the seat to make sure it s locked in position Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to its original upright position But don t have the seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving A CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Seats and Restraint Systems Head Restraints Pull up to raise the restraint To lower it Hear Folding Seatback option Slide the head restraint up or down so that Push the release button and push down You can fold either side of the seatback the top of the restraint is closest to the top Make sure the head restraint is locked down in your Geo for more cargo space of your ears T
111. edal about halfway down brakes off and on only Also use N when your vehicle is being towed Going about 29 mph 47 km h or A CAUTION more push your accelerator pedal all NOTICE E the way down Shifting out of P Park You ll shift down to the next gear and Don t drive in 2 Second Gear N Neutral while your engine is for more than 5 miles 8 km or at racing running at high speed is speeds over 55 mph 88 km h or dangerous Unless your foot 15 firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out of P Park or N Neutral while your engine is racing have more power you can damage your transaxle Use D as much as possible Don t shift into 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine NOTICE Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of P Park N Neutral with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty Aa e L Low Gear This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in L the transaxle won t shift into low gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t
112. eed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or toa slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lanc AI the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit Your Driving and the Road The exit ramp can be curved sometimes amp Wiper Blades Are they in good does your vehicle can leave the road in quite sharply The exit speed is us
113. elt feed the shoulder button is positioned so you would be wav out of the retractor to set the lock belt into the retractor while you push able to unbuckle the safety belt down on the child restraint quickly if you ever had to 31 Seats and Restraint Systems 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready ta work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear 5eat Position When you secure a child restraint in 2 center seating position you ll be using the lap belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one T Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Then see if it is secure IT it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact rhe child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the chi
114. engers connectors They are probably part of can t get out of the vehicle try to get the air bag system Be sure to follow fresh air by opening a window tuming on proper service procedures and make Safety Belt Use dur ing the fan or opening a door sure the person performing the work Pregnancy for you is qualified to do so Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts Servicing your Air Bag Equipped Geo Air bags affect how your Geo should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to pregnant woman should wear a inflate while someone is working on your lap shoulder belt and the lap porum vehicle Your Geo dealer and the 1994 should be worn as low as possible Prizm Service Manual have information throughout the pregnancy about servicing your vehicle and the air The best way to protect the fetus is to bag system The air bag system does not protect the mother When a safety belt need regular maintenance is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly FRA Passenger Positions Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety helt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Drive
115. er improperly can dam age your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this section and see your Geo dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this section In it are mans time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with
116. ers have had about the fuel gage All these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage Arthe gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads E It takes more or less fuel to fill up than the gage reads For example the page reads half full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it The gage moves little when you turn stop or speed up When you turn the engine off the gage doesn t go back to E Brake System Warning Light Your Geo s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop vou For good braking though vou need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could he a brake prohlem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on as you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a prohlem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on or if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing have the vehicle towed for service See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light and Towing Your Vehicle in the Index N CAUTION Your brake syste
117. erts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep irying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possihle The three types of skids correspond to your Geo s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling Iri the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A comering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal Tf your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping
118. ew genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to E expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Geo has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery s lahel Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods m Bulb Replacement See Replacement Bulbs in the Index to check the size and type of bulb you need to use Halogen Bulbs N Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas icratch the bulb You or others could Headlights Care whet Open the hood 4 2 1f you re replacing a driver side headlight bulb you need to remove the air duct behind the headlight assembly Pry up on the center of the plastic clip and pull it out Pull out the outer part of the plastic clip Remove the air duct J Reach be
119. ey in the ignition switch you can turn the switch to four positions LOCK A The only position in which you can remove the key This locks your steering wheel ignition and automatic transaxle Push in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you If you have an automatic transaxle the ignition switch can t be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is in the P Park position ACC B Position in which you can Operate some of your electrical power accessories such as the radio but not the ventilation fan It unlocks the steering wheel and ignition ON Ck Position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in the ON position when the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use ON to operate your electrical power accessories including the ventilation fan and to display some warning and indicator lights START D Starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to ON for normal driving When the engine is not running NOTICE and ON allow you to operate some of m Starting Your Engine Automatic transaxle Move your shift lever to P Park or N Neutral Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use Neutral only N CAUTION On manual transaxle
120. ff Service and Appearance Care Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this dene at your Geo dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Air Filter Replacement To check or replace the filter 1 Release the four clips that hold the cover down 2 Lift the cover off 3 Pull out the air filter 154 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving e When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather e While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by d
121. ght This light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as check to show you it is working Then it should go out when the engine starts If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the electrical charging system It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the charging system light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer monitors operation of your fuel ignition and emission control systems This light should come on when the ignition is turned on but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emis sion controls won t work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and your engine may not as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty Overdrive Off Light If you have an automatic transaxle with Ove
122. ght wiring checked nght away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow eic the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow ete be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away 183 Service and Appearance Care Fuse Block Driver 5ide Instrument Panel o r cS YET Not Used Ignition 10 Amp Stop 15 Amp 8 Gage 10 Amp 9 Taillight 15 Amp 10 Defogger VUP 7 5 Amp Not Used 11 ECU IG 15 Amp Cigarette Lighter and Radio 20 12 Wiper 20 Amp Amp A Power 30 Amp B Defroster 30 Amp Turn Signal 7 5 Amp Engine Compartment Electronic Fuel Injection F HTR 15 Amp 2 Alternator S 7 5 Amp 3 Fan 30 Amp 4 Dome Light 20 Amp 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Horn 20 Amp 6 Fan VUP 7 5 Amp 7 Left Head 15 Amp 8 Right Head 15 Amp 9 Not Used Spare 10 Not Used Spare 11 Not Used Spare 12 AM2 30 Amp Anti Lock Brake System 50 Amp h Alternator 100 Amp
123. gs chemicals from industrial chimneys and other foreign matter can damage vour vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials trom the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can callect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on vour vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations a
124. h For safety treat drowsiness on the ready to go If it needs service have it highway as an emergency done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Geo dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with before a trip the hum of the tires on the road the drone E Windshield Washer Fluid 5 the of the engine and the rush of the wind reservoir full Are all windows clean against the vehicle that can make you inside and outside sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it 110 m Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make vour trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing AX CAUTION CAUTION
125. he frequency of each station tuned Seek Press SEEK p or SEEK lt q and the radio will tune to the next higher or lower station and stay there Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to 18 stations 6 AM 6 and 6 FM2 just 1 Tune in the station 2 Press and hold one of the pushbuttons for more than two seconds The sound will away for a second and will return when the station is stored Repeat these steps for each pushbutton Preset Scan Press the PSCAN button to hear each of your preset stations for a few seconds When you want to stop at a chosen station press PSCAN again Setting the Tone Treble Turn the TREB knob to the night to hear more treble Bass Turn the BASS control behind the TREB knob to the right to hear more bass Loud To increase the bass tone at low volumes press the LOUD button Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Tone Select Press TONE SELECT to choose preset treble and bass equalization settings designed for ROCK NEWS POP JAZZ and CLASSICAL ROCK will appear when you first press TONE SELECT Each time you press it another setting will appear on the display Press it after CLASSICAL and tone control will be back to the treble and bass knobs Adjusting the Speakers Fade Turn the FADE knob to move the sound between the front
126. hind the headlight assembly and find the lock ring assembly 4 Turn the lock ring assembly to the left It doesn t come off 5 Full the bulb socket out of the housing 6 Pull the connector apart to remove the bulb assembly 163 7 Reverse the steps with a new bulb assembly e Ifyou replaced a driver side bulb replace the air duct slide the outer part of the plastic clip into the hole and then push in the center of the clip 64 Front Sidemarker Lights 1 Remove the screw in the lens Remove the front sidemarker light assembly There is a snap in connector at the front of the assembly so vou may have to pry carefully on the rear of the assembly to remove it Turn the bulb socket counterclock wise and pull it out Pull the bulb straight out Reverse the steps with a new bulb Front Turn Signal Lights 1 Remove the screw in the parking light 2 3 lens and remove parking light assembly Remove the screw from the turn signal assembly Pull on the rear edge of the assembly slide it toward the rear and pull it out to remove it Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise Parking Lights and pull it Push the bulb in turn it counterclockwise and pull it out Reverse the steps with a new bulb 1 Remove the screw near the top outside 2 of the headlight assernbly Remove the parking light assembly There is a snap in connector in the assembly so you may have to pr
127. hing On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventahle of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly tud The Blood Alcohol Content BAC of Drunken Driving someone who is drinking depends upon Death and injury associated with drinking fgur things and driving is a national tragedy It s the TID number one contributor to the highway How much alcohol is the drink death toll claiming thousands of victims The drinker s body weight every year Alcohol takes away three The amount of food that is consumed things that anyone needs to drive a before and during drinking le The length of time it has taken the Judgment drinker to consume the alcohol Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such as a pedestrian had been drinking In mast cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving About 20 000 motor vehicle related deaths occur ea
128. his position reduces the place after you adjust it ae To fold either seatback down chance of a neck injury in a crash 1 Make sure the front seat isn t reclined If it is the rear seatback won t fold down all the way 2 Push the button on the side of the seatback while you pull down on the scathack 3 Fold the seatback down To raise the seatback 1 Pull the seatback up and push it back to lock it into place 2 Be sure both sides of the seatback are latched Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked in position W Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System or air bag system t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety helts Here s why They work Seats and Restraint Systems you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild
129. hold RCL PROG TIME SET At the same time press and hold TUNE aq HE until the correct hour appears Press and hold RCL PROG TIME SET At the same time press and hold TUNE p MIN until the correct minute appears AM FM Stereo To Play the Radio FADL Tune Press TUNE p or TUNE a to go to a higher or lower station Press and hold to continue tumng and release when you find your station The display will show the frequency of each station Turn the ON VOL knob to turn the system on or off Volume Turn the ON VOL knob to AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player 1 Press and hold RCL WA TIME SET At the same time press and hold TUNE lt q HR until the correct hour appears Press and hold ECL wA TIME SET At the same time press and hold TUNE p MIN until the correct minute appears a adjust the volume Finding a Station Band Press AM FM to get AM or PM The lighted display shows your selection tuned Seek Press SEEK p or SEEK a and the radio will tune to the next higher or lower station and stay there Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons let you return t your favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to 12 stations 6 AM and 6 FM just 1 Tune in the station 2 Press and hold one of the pushbuttons for at least two seconds The sound will go away for a second and will retur
130. holder Ashtray Coinholder 15 Shift Lever 16 Lighter 17 Cruise Control 18 Ignition Switch 19 Hom 20 Tilt Wheel Lever 21 Hood Release 22 Electric Mirror Control 791 Features and Controls B Instrument Panel and Clusters Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast vou re going about how much fuel you have left in your fuel tank and many other things T2 you ll need to know to drive safely and economically If you have the optional cluster your instrument panel gives you additional information The cluster includes a tachometer Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in miles Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell vou how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero To set the trip odometer to zero press the knob Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages
131. ic e Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1 800 433 3296 p in Minnesota 1 800 642 6167 l vou need to use a solvent Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or oily stains Such as grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt Carefully scrape off excess stain Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesecloth Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain feathering toward the center Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth ap Service and Appearance Care Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the eleaner will dissolve them and m y cause ther bo spread Non greasy stains Such as catsup cuffee black egg Eruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool walter fastain remains
132. icle has a If you live in Canada and you believe In addition to notifying NHTSA or defect which could cause crash or could that your vehicle has a safety defect you Transport Canada in a situation like this cause injury or death you should should immediately notify Transport we certainly hope you ll notify us Please immediately inform the National Canada in addition to notifying General call us at 1 800 222 1020 or write Highway Traffic Safety Administration Motors of Canada Limited You may Chevrolet Geo NHTSA in addition to notifying write to Customer Assistance Center General Motors Transport Canada P O Box 7047 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it Box 8880 Troy MI 48007 7047 may open an investigation and if it finds Ottawa Ontario 372 In Canada please call us at that a safety defect exists in a group of 1 800 263 3777 English or vehicles it may order a recall and remedy 1 800 263 7854 French campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems Or write u between vou your dealer or General General Motors of Canada Limited Motors Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive contact NHT i zal z To contact SA you may either call Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other
133. il you hear at least three clicks NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get i hen go to the front of the vehicle and one for you If you get the wrong Checking Things under iles the secondary hood release The ETRY DOE PESE proper the Hood release is on the right near the middle of venting and your fuel tank and emis sions system might be damaged the hood Hood Release To open the hood first pull the release handle inside the vehicle Service and Appearance Care Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood al d When you open the hood on the 1 6L T Engine Compartment Fuses Code 6 engine without anti lock brakes you ll see 8 Battery 1 Windshield Washer Reservoir 9 Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 Oil Fill Cap 10 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 11 Engine Fan 4 Power Steering Reservoir 12 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir 6 Air Cleaner A CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Engine Compartment Fuses When you open the hood on the 1 81 Code 8 engine with anti lock brakes you ll see 1 Windshield Washer Reservoir 7 B Battery 9 Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 Oil Fill Cap 10 Automatic Tr
134. ill stay on for about 14 minutes then will shut off automatically You can also turn it off by pressing the switch again Use it only when the engine running Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to run down especially during stop and go driving The defogger is not designed for drying water or melting snow vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your w rranty Flow Through Ventilation System Your Geo s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running and the air intake lever is AS Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather move the fan lever toward HI for few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts af snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front
135. in gear when you go downhill down Shift to lower gear when you go down steep or long hill Hf you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor or even none down hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action 111 Your Driving and the Road EE Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your Geo in good shape for winter Be sure your engine coolant mix
136. ine Cil and Filter Change and Filter Change 38 Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection Engine Accessory Cooling System Service DLE 7 5 Spark Plug Replacemenr ES Air Cleaner Filler Replacement Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Replacemeni Fuel Lines and Connections Inspection ERE Evaporative Emissions Canister Inspection Valve Clemrance Adjustment Engine Timing Belt Replucerment 1 Drive Belts Inspection e When operating in dusty areas Schedule eS ee vehicle is An Emission Central Service The 07 5 Environmental Protection Agency or thue California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maimtenamce inem will mot mulii Phe emission warranty or limi recall Habilitv prior ta rhe completion af vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that alf recommended maintenance services be performed at the Inelicated intervals amd ne maimeaance be recorded in Section E Maintenance Record 102 WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or enti whichever occurs first Ev ery 3 750 miles 6 250 km or inath ES Chassis Lubrication Every other oil change Ev very 7 7 500 miles 12 540 km AL SO 000 miles DO00 000 Kem or 72 months and then every 7 500 miles 12 80 km ar 12 months Ar 45 000 miles 75 00 km or 36 months and then every 30 000 miles 50 000 Km or 24 months See Explanation al Scheduled Maintenance
137. ing your part for cleaner air Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates General Motors recommends that you use gasolines with these blending materials such as MTBE and ethanol By doing so vou can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates and if they have heen reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful Service and Appearance Care your emission controls won t work well orat all With continuous use spark plugs can get fouled the exhaust system can comode and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly Your vehicles oxygen sensor will be damaged All of that means costly repairs that wouldn t he covered hy your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major ail company that does business in the co
138. ion about your vehicle and a section devoted Battery rs rx Per E A Bulb Replacement IA PALAIS REA n nla Logsding Your VENIGIS nee cia a ee CK e parece 169 to Its appearance Ties NIU TO IIO Fey ROOD ELI RET UTE REG TD TIT ES IE Appearance Care aa E A A a eT aa Appearance Care Materials Chart ee ui a E dovresti mute ex Vehicle Identification Number VIN RAE poe linet prea A Service Parts Identification Label _ 82 Add On Electrical Equipment saa ERE Fuses and Circuit Breakers I CER Repiscenent Bali Y cras o 186 Capacities and Specifications i 344 944 4 9444 9 TOTTUPRTTT ic Service and Appearance Care B Service Your Geo dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Geo Service Manual It tells you much more about how t service your Geo than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service
139. ionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other ohjects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lights will also I7 Your Driving and the Road flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the g
140. ir bag inflate In any particular crash the determination of whether the air bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on the level of damage on the vehicle s Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration of which vehicle damage is only one indication Repair cost is not a good indicator of whether an air bag should have deployed What makes an air bag inflate In a frontal or near frontal impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas which inflates a cloth bag The inflator cloth bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag inflator modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the passenger How does an air hag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not provide protection in many types of collisions including rollovers and rear and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not to
141. istances at low speed higher gasket Make sure the new gasket such s found in police taxi or e n hilly or mountainous is properly installed door to door delivery service terrain 10 Fuel Lines and Connections When doing frequent trailer Inspection Inspect fuel lines connections and tank band for corrosion damage cracks or loose or leaking connections towing e Uses such as found in taxi police car or delivery service Tighten the connections or An Emission Control Service If you do not use your vehicle replace the parts as necessary t The U S Environmental Protection Agency under any of these conditions Periodic replacement of the fuel or the California Air Resources Board has inspect the fluid every filter is not required determined that the failure to perform this 15 000 miles 25 000 km 11 Evaporative Emissions Canister maintenance iem will nor nullify the emission 7 T Maa Inspection Inspect for internal warranty or limit recall liability prior to the Spark Plug Replacement 7 completion af vehicle useful life General Replace spark plugs with the damage or clogging Clean with Motors however urges that all recommended proper type See Replacement compressed air or replace if maintenance services be performed at the Parts in the Index necessary indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E Maintenance Record Maintenance Schedule Section B Owner Checks and Services Li
142. its free end a Children stay low on the hips as it should as shown until the belt is snug Pune d Instead the belt will likely be over Buckle position and release it the same TUE T Ve ITUR ca Lach heed the child s abdomen In a crash the That includes infants and all children sm ller than adult size In fact the law in If the belt isn t long enough see Safety every state in the United States and in Belt Extender at the end of this section every Canadian province sas children up Make sure the release button on the to some age must be restrained while in a buckle is positioned so you would be able vehicle to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries Sa be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt N CAUTION Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 pound 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 pound 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint m Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint You may fin
143. ize tire as soon as you can Don t use your compact spare on some other vehicle And don t mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare and its wheel together Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare 14 Problems on the Road NOTICE NOTICE If vou ever get stuck in sand mud ice Spinning your wheels can destroy DUNS bees Priz 4 equipped Never use the recovery hooks to parts of your vehicle as well as the recovery hooks The recovery hooks are tow the vehicle Your Prizm could be tires If vou spin the wheels too fast provided at the front of your vehicle damaged and it would not be covered while shifting your transaxle back They can only be used Tor pulling your by warranty vehicle out and forth you can destroy your transaxle N CAUTION Rocking your vehicle to get it out First tum your steering wheel left and The recovery hooks when used are right That will clear the area around your under a lot of force Always pull the front wheels Then shift back and forth vehicle straight out Never pull on the between R Reverse and a forward hooks at a sideways angle The hooks gear or with a manual transaxle between could break off and y
144. laces where the tires meet the road and make you lose control What should you do if this ewer happens Ease up on the brake or accelerator pedal Steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your Geo can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes but unless you have anti lock not enough to lock your wheels It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a p
145. ld restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will or around the restraint The child be ready to work for an adult or larger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right restraint instructions will show you child passenger Front Seat how Your vehicle has a right front passengers air bag NEVER put rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button 15 positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end CAUTION while you push down on the child Le restraint A rear facing child restraint in the front seat could be pushed into the seatback by the right front passen ger s air bag if it inflates A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seri ously injured if this happens Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat Seats and Restraint Systems You ll he using the lap shoulder belt See y 2 the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger s air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a front facing child restraint 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 5 Buckle the belt Mak
146. led Maintenance Services Following are explanations of the services listed in Schedule and Schedule II The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle ITEM NO SERVICE 1 Engine Oil and Filter Change Always use SH or SG Energy Conserving II oils of proper viscosity The SH or SG designation may be shown alone or in combination with others such as SH CD SH SG CD SG CD etc To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine e g SAE 3W 30 or SAE LOW 30 see Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service _ JA NO SERVICE Chassis Lubrication Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact points and cee n on and Inspection For mem wear and maximum tire life rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual See Tires Inspection and Rotation in the Index Check the tires for uneven wear or damage If you see irregular or premature wear check the wheel alignment Check for damaged wheels also aser Diu Inspection Inspect the belt s for cracks fraying wear and proper tension Replace as needed Belts can have many small cracks in individual ribs without affecting performance ITEM NO 5
147. lerator pedal and shift into 2 Then slowly This chart shows when to shift to the next gear for best fuel economy the clutch pedal as you press MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS IN MPH km h the accelerator pedal 3 4 and 5 Third Fourth and Fifth Acceleration Shift Speed E to 2 2103 3104 4105 2 01 or 3 to 2 or 4 to 3 or 5to 4 Pata te Gears Shift into 3 4 and 5 the same way you do for 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press If your speed drops below 20 mph 32 km h or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance the accelerator pedal To Stop Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to Neutral Neutral Use this position when you start or idle your engine e R Reverse To back up press down the clutch pedal and shift into R Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal NOTICE Shift to R Reverse only after your vehicle is stopped Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is mov ing could damage your transaxle Also use R Reverse along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle NOTICE If you skip
148. lever down to Cruise Control at the Cruise lever from ON tc SET COAST and release it Suppose you set your See he Cruise lever from ON to OR rik ibo desired speed and then you apply the RES ACC Hold it there until you 4 Take your foot off the accelerator brake This of course shuts off the get up to the speed you want and then pedal Cruise Control But you don t need to release the lever reset it Unless you re going about 25 e To increase your speed in very small mph 40 km h or less or you slowed amounts move the lever to down to 10 mph 16 km h less than your gES ACC for less than half a pem speed TURPE me sed 101 second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about eti ice ape 1 mph 1 6 km h faster speed and sta re If your preset speed cancels out when il shouldn t there may be a problem with your Cruise Control See your dealer RO To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push the lever to SET COAST until you reach the lower speed you want then release it Toslow down in very small amounts push the lever for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control To Get Out of Cruise Control Mirrors Use the accelerator pedal to in
149. ll or at all Even if your vehicle doesn t have anti lock brakes don t tap into your vehicle s brake system if the trailer s brake system will use more than 0 02 cubic inch 0 3 cc of fluid from your vehicles master cylinder If it does both braking systems won t work well You could even lose your brakes Will the trailer brake parts take 3 000 psi 20 650 kPa of pressure IF not the trailer brake system must not he used with your vehicle lfeverything checks out this far then make the hrake fluid tap at the upper rear master cylinder port But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform safety chains electrical connector lights tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occas
150. lso the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When vou have the 167 Service and Appearance Care front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel Sec your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stops about every 1 000 miles 1 600 km so your brakes will adjust properly If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times vee 162 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM brake parts in them as your Geo does when it is new When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones pul in he sure you get n
151. lt See an anchor installed you can ask vour Geo the carlier section about the top strap if dealer to put it ia for you If you wantto the child restraint has one install an anchor yourself your dealer 4 put the restraint on the seat Follow tell you how to do it the instructions for the child restraint For cars first sold in Canada child 2 Secure the child in the child restraint restraints with a top strap must be as the instructions sav anchored according to Canadian law Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap Keep in mind that an unsecured child Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and shoulder portions of the vehicle s restraint can move around in a collision M RD E me safety belt through or around the or sudden stop and injure people in the eh vid using the instructions provided in restraint The child restraint vehicle Be sure to properly secure any instructions will show you how child restraint in your vehicle even Use the tether hardware kit available from If the shoulder belt goes in front of the when no child is in it the dealer The hardware and installation child s face or neck put it behind the instructions were specifically designed for child restraint this vehicle 30 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the To tighten the b
152. m Heating 1 For the quickest results move the air intake lever to ele 2 Turn the airflow knob to x 3 Turn the temperature knob clockwise for warmer air 4 Turn the fan knob toward HI 5 You should switch to aS once while to avoid stale air and cloudy windows Bi Level You may want to use bi level on cool but sunny days This setting directs outside air toward your body and warmer air toward your feet 1 Move the air intake lever to 2 Turn the airflow knob to J 3 Turn the temperature knob to the white area 4 Turn the fan knob toward HI Ventilation For mild the outside temperatures when very litthe heating is required you can still direct outside air through your vehicle 1 Move the air intake lever to 2 Turn the airflow knob 73 Turn the temperature knob to a comfortahle setting 4 Turn the fan knob toward HL Defogging and Defrosting Windows 1 Move the air intake lever to A 2 Turn the airflow knob to to direct air to the windshield vents 3 Turn the temperature knob clockwise 4 Turn the fan knob toward HL When the windshield 15 clear turn down the fan speed To defog the side windows turn the airflow knob to 2 2 If you have the air conditioning option push the A C button for quicker defogging Air Conditioner Controls OPTION The air conditioning system uses the same controls as the
153. m may not be work ing properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on or if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing after you ve pulled off the road and stopped care fully have the vehicle towed for ser vice The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem gem H M H P MP Q P Y4 J P n 5 ga w s Features and Controls Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light Option With anti lock this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds That s normal If the light doesn t come on have it fixed sa it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light flashes while you re driving you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes Pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop Have the vehicle towed for service s 76 See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Your regular brake system may n
154. ment and 174 Buying New 173 cor xo EA eer Roca 174 Changing a Flat 134 Cleanse cece ce 180 Inflation Pressure 171 Inspection and Rotation 172 Temperature Grades 173 Traction Grades 173 Tres welt ee 173 Uniform Quality Grading 173 When It s Time for New 172 Tone Setting the AM FM Stereo 87 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player 91 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Dos PUE onan EAEE AA a UE BE Top Strap Child Restraints sae Towing ACTAE aa eee ee 114 Front Hook Ups 126 Rear Hook Ups 127 Your Vehicle 124 Trailer 116 Har Trailer Towing a 114 Transaxle Fo PEE 1 Fluid Automatic 154 Fluid Manual 155 Manual kx ETE Transportation Courtesy 217 Trip Odometer 73 Trip Before Leaving on a Long 110 Trunk Lock Release 43 Trunk Lock Release Remote 43 Turn Signal and Lane Change s Lad nn 57 Turn Signal Lights Control Headlight Beam Lever Maintenance Understanding Radio Reception 95 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 173 Used Oil What to Do With 152 Used Replacement Wheels 174 Using the Recovery Hooks 142 Vehicl
155. more than one gear when you downshift or if you race the engine when you downshift you can damage the clutch or transaxle Parking Parking Brake To set the parking brake Hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To release the parking brake Hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the lever all the way down NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to over heat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index ST Features and Controls Shifting into P Park AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE p W Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running N CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P Park 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your Sah iene dias right foot and set the parking brake
156. ms Caustic Batte Avoid Sparks or Flames Sparks or Flame Could Explode Battery de o lie These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety Belts These symbols have to do with your lights Master Lighting Switch F Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flashers Headlight High Beam N Brightness Control How to Use This Manual These symbols are on some of your controls Windshield Wiper and Washer Windshield Washer FINIS d W Windshield Defroster qm Hear Window Defogger K Ventilating Fan Recirculate Inside Air Circulate Outside Air Bi Level _ 8 D ecc 4 Vent Tale Here some other symbols you may sec Heater d Hood Release These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights Lighter Engine Coolant E Temperature EZ Battery Charging System Trunk Release Engine Oil Pressure E Fuel Malfunction Indicator Cu Check Engine Door Ajar Here you ll find information about the seats in your Geo and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts Part 1 Seats amp Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls occas he ee rrr thi PIER IOS Safety Belts They re for Everyone ATTULIT CE Y CI 1 PT Sonera BRE WEE Loan p hk
157. n me parking brake jd your vehicle won t move even hen 2 Move the shift lever into P Park ages Anne A aS m 25 Jon De fairly level ground use the position like this evan catch fire You ar others could If you re pulling a trailer see Tow and push the lever all the way with the engine running unless you ing Trailer in the Index toward the front of your vehicle have to Move the key to LOCK Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the key in your hand your vehicle is in P Park Shifting out of P Park AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Your Geo has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply vour regular brake before vou can shift from P Park when the ignition is in the ON position See Automatic Transaxle in the Index 4 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible Parking Your Vehicle MANUAL TRANSAXLE Before you pet out of your vehicle put your manual transaxle im R Reverse and firmly apply the parking brake If your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index If you cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into P Park and release the shift lever button s you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish If you ever hold the brake pedal down but s
158. n such roads fast changes in tire traction can d P cause needless wheel spinning ECT Cruise Control UFPION and you could lose control Don t To Set Cruise Control With Cruise Control you can maintain a use Cruise Control on slippery 1 Push the end of the Cruise Control speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more roads lever The CRUISE light on the without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h instrument panel will come on Z CAUTION If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when you re not using When you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle the Cruise Control shuts off Cruise you might move a lever and go into Cruise when you don t want La You could be startled and even lose control Keep the Cruise Control switch OFF until you want bo use it Features and Controls To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There two ways to go to a higher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed 2 Push the lever to SET COAST and hold it for less than a second Release the lever and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed RE 2 sec I ro to a higher 2 Get up to the speed you want Here s the second way to go to a hig To Resume Set Speed speed 3 Push the
159. n the Road Attach separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 428 m Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine on your Geo instrument panel NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam 15 Coming from Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 If you have an air conditioner turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERY
160. n the low beam position door is opened Lignts On Reminder pull the lever toward you to ai duse It you turn the ignition to LOCK or switch to high beams to signal thar you ACC and leave the lights on you ll are going to pass If you have the hear tone when you open the driver s headlights on when you release the lever door they will return to low beams E you have a sunroof you have a reading light near the sunroof switch Press the switch to turn the light on and press it again to turn it off This knob controls the brightness of your Wiper Washer Lever instrument panel lights Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them The lever on the right side of the steering column controls the windshield wipers and washer Move the lever to the position you want e OFF The wipers are off e INT Intermittent wiper operation if your Geo has this In light rain or snow vou might want to use this position rather than CONTIGS wiping You can change the time between wipes by turning the INT TIME band Turn the band toward S for a longer delay or toward F for a shorter delay Reading Light Brightness Control m Windshield EY Features and Controls LO The wipers will run continuously at low speed The wipers will run continuously at high speed MIST If you have mist type wipers the lever doesn t have an INT position For a single wiping cycle
161. n when the station is stored Repeat these steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Treble Turn the TREB knob to the right to hear more treble Bass Turn the BASS control behind the TREB knob to the right to hear more bass Adjusting the Speakers Fade Turn the FADE knob to move the sound between the front and rear speakers Balance Turn the BAL control behind the FADE knob to move the sound between the left and right speakers Kecall Press RCL to see the station being played for moment Or press it if you want Lo sec the time when the ignition is off AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player To Play the Radio Turn the ON VOL knob to turn the system on or off Volume Turn the ON VOL knob to adjust the volume Band Press AM FM to get AM or FM2 The lighted display shows your selection Tune Press TUNE p or TUNE to go to higher or lower stations Press and hold to continue tuning and release when you find your station The display will show the frequency of cach station tuned Seek Press SEER b or SEEK a and the radio will tune to the next higher or lower station and stay there Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons let you return ta your favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to 18 stations 6 AM 6 FMI and 6 FM2 just 1 Tune in the station 2 Press and hold one of the pushbutto
162. nd cooling system are hot can allow steam and scalding NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even little when the engine and radiator are hot Service and Appearance Care Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but Thermostat be careful not to spill it Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from over heating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick
163. nd small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this Geo will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged hy this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever comes first Appearance Care Materials Chart PARTNUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION 32 02 0 9461 _ 1051516 32 oz 0 846 L Washer Solvent and Gas Liner De Icer Windshield washing system and gas line 16 oz 0 473 L Tar and Road Oil Remover 1050173 16 0 4731 Cleaner and Polish 1802 04731 White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Cleans white and black tires Spot and stain removal on leather and vinyl Vinyl Leather Cleaner 16 oz 0 473 L __ Fabri 1050427 2402 0 6801 Glass cleaning and spot cleaning winyla Gib 272kg Multi P Powdered Cleaner Fabric Cleaner Spot and stain removal on cloth and fabric 1 B oz 0 237 L es SS Spot and stain removal on cloth and fabric 16 oz 0 4731 Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish Exterior cleaner and polish 1050011 12 oz 0 340 Bon Ami Powder Windshield cleaner Hot recommended for pigskin suede leather Sae your General Motors Dealer far thease producta See the Index under Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for other products Vin 16 oz 0 4731 cloth door trims seats carpe Service and Appearance Care C TGT
164. ng circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Your fuse block is beneath the instrument panel near the driver s door For access to the fuses pull the knob on the cover Most of your fuses are in the fuse hlock Some are in two electrical centers in your engine compartment These electrical centers plus a component center behind your glove box also have relays circum breakers and other electrical components The larger electrical center in the engine compartment has a fuse puller attached to the inside of the cover You can use the puller to remove any fuses Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it 15 of the value you need Replace it as soon as you can Before replacing a fuse turn every vehicle electrical switch off Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headli
165. ns for more than two seconds The sound will go away for a second and will return when the station is stored Repeat these steps for each pushbutton Preset Scan Press the PRESET SCAN button to hear each of your preset stations for a few seconds When you want to stop at a chosen station press PRESET SCAN again Setting the Tone Treble Turn the TREB knob to the right to hear more treble Bass Turn the BASS control behind the TREB knob to the right to hear more bass Treble and bass cannot be adjusted manually when TONE SELECT is on Loud To increase the bass tone at low volumes press the LOUD button Tone Select Press TONE SELECT to choose preset treble and bass equalization settings designed for ROCK NEWS POP JAZZ and CLASSICAL ROCK will a when you first press TONE time vou sae may not he in squarely Press Mla to it another setting will appear on the remove the tape and start over display Press it after CLASSICAL and Once the tape is playing use the knobs tone contral will be back to the treble and for volume fade and balance just as you The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound it bass knobs do for radio The lighted arrows show which side of the tape is playing Adjusting the Speakers Metal Tapes Your bias is set Fade Turn the FADE knob t
166. ntaining control of the vehicle N CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the Children and Safety Belts section of this manual and read the caution label on the front passenger s safety belt CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breath ing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door Z CAUTION Don t put anything on or attach any thing to the driver air bag or instru ment panel Also don t put anything such as pets or objects between any occupant and the driver air bag or instrument panel If something is between an occupant and an air bag it could affect the performance of the air bag or worse it could cause injury Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG on it The system checks for electrical malfunctions and the light tells you if there is a problem You will see this light come on when you turn your ignition to ACC ON or START Then the light should go out which means the system is ready
167. ntinue Courtesy can get these bulletins foo A list of all PSP s published by Transportation at any time without Bulletins cover various subjects Some Chevrolet Geo in a model year 1990 notification pertain to the proper use and care of your or later PSP s covering all models af For additional program details contact vehicle Some describe costly repairs Chevrolet Geo cars or light trucks your Chevrolet Geo dealer Others describe inexpensive repairs less than 10 000 pounds 4 536 kg In Canada please consult your GM which if done on time with the latest GVWR are listed in the same index Dealer for information on courtesy parts may avoid future costly repairs transportation Some bulletins tell a technician how to 218 Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSP s you may want Price information for the PSP s you may want to buy How You Can Get an Index Indexes are published periodically Most of the PSP s which could potentially apply to the most recent Chevrolet Geo models will be listed in the most recent publication for that model year This means you may want to wait until the end of the model year before ordering an index if you are interested in buying PSP s pertaining to a current model year car or truck Some PSP s pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published in later years and these would be listed in the later year s index When you order an index for a model v
168. o move the automatically When a metal or chrome sound between the front and rear tape is inserted MTL will appear on the speakers display Balance Turn the BAL control behind Fast Forward Press FF to advance the FADE knob to move the sound rapidly to another part of the tape Press between the right and left speakers FE RCL PROG or Ba to return to playing speed Rewind Press REW to reverse the tape rapidly Press KEW RCL PROG to return to playing speed Next Selection Press NEXT to go forward to the beginning of the next selection Press NEXT again or press RCL PROG or BA to cancel this function For NEXT to work properly your tape must have at least three or four seconds of silence between each selection Recall Press RCL to see the station being played for a moment Or press it if you want to see the time when the ignition is off To Play a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes bong on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player Previous Selection Press PREV to go back to the beginning of the last selection Press PREV again or press RCL PROG or to cancel this function Program Press RCL PROG to switch Irom one side of the tape to the other Your cassette tape player can play continuously because the player has an aut
169. o reverse feature Noise Reduction Press 9 to remove noise from Dolby B NR encoded tapes Dolby B Noise Reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the 00 symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Eject Press Mi to remove the tape and switch to radio Radio Monitor Press the RADIO MNTR button to hear the radio when you are fast forwarding or reversing cassette tape You can use the TUNE SEEK and PRESET SCAN buttons while in the radio monitor mode Theft Deterrent Feature You are now ready to enter your security The theft deterrent feature for the AM FM code Don t wait more than 15 seconds stereo with cassette tape player can be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally If it is used your system won t be usable if it s ever stolen Setting Your Security Code The instructions below tell you how to enter a security code into the system If your vehicle loses battery power for any reason you must enter the security code again before the system will turn on 1 Write down any four digit number and keep it in a safe place 2 Turn on the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position 3 Turn the audio system off 4 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display between steps 5 Press 4 SEEK p or a TUNE p and 0000 will ap
170. ogging and Defrosting 83 Manual en 55 PORT DECR 55 Rear Defogger eee 84 Windshield Cleaning i26 se Vado 179 Washer Fluid 159 Washer oo cere ree cose Wiper Washer Lever 59 Winter Driving 12 Wiper Washer Lever Windshield 59 Driving and the Road 97 79 Service Station Information Battery The Delco Freedom battery needs no water See Page 162 Cooling System Reservoir Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery bottle The fluid should be between the FULL and LOW marks See Page 156 Fuel Capacity 13 2 U S Gal 50 L Use unleaded gas only 87 octane or higher See Page 145 Spare Tire Pressure Compact Spare 60 psi 420 kPa See Page 171 Hood Release See Page 147 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See l age 159 Engine Oil Fill Cap See Page 151 Engine Oil Dipstick Sec Page 150 Cold Tire Pressure See Tire Loading Information label on the glove box door See Page 171 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE
171. oolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 134 Ifa Tire Goes Flat Its unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If front tire fails the flat tire will create drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot aff the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your fom from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If tire goes flat the next section shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers The following steps will tell vou how to use the jack and change a tire The equipment you ll need is in the
172. oper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint 0 5 L Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON III or DEXRON IIE because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused hy fluid other than DEXRON II or DEXRON IIE is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check e When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Manual Transaxle Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be difficult you may choose to have this done at your Geo dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate read ing if you check your transaxle fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle is coal enough for you to rest your fingers on the transaxle case 4 prr Service and Appearance Care Then follow these steps 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the filler plug hole 3 If the fluid level is good install the plug
173. or your Geo N CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer cal ibration headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels A CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how many miles it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM origi nal equipment wheel T re Chains NOTICE Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues show down until it stops Driving too fast with chains on will damage your vehicle Servi
174. ossible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such ernergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly 103 Your Driving and the Road Off Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder A while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to 1 4 turn B until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway 104 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around rhe vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Pa
175. ot working properly if the anti lock brake system warning light is flash ing Driving with the anti lock brake oon wa ing luft flashing com lead toan accident After you ve pulled off the road and stopped care EUN Meo eRe Kec sers If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your Gea needs service If the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes Anti Lock Brake System Active Light Option When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid the ABS ACTIVE light will come on Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure The ABS ACTIVE light will also come on briefly as bulb check when the engine 15 started Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheate
176. other factors We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE but you may contact the BBB at any time The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Chevrolet Geo If this mediation is unsuccessful an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third party arbitrator The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject If you accept the decision GM will be bound by that decision The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about forty days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the at 1 800 955 5100 or the Chevrolet Geo Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 This program may not be available in all states depending on state law Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance information booklet General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or to discontinue its participation in this program 215 Customer Assistance Information m Reporting Safety m Reporting Safety m Reporting Safety Defects to the United Defects to the Canadian Defects to General States Government Government Motors If you believe that your veh
177. ou or others First or Second gear and Reverse could be injured from the chain or spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out you can use your recovery hooks If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index 142 Part 6 Service amp Appearance Care ar ttre ani EE ea Rais EM IU RET V 145 Chec kirig Things under the Hood Dire pe bei 147 Hood Release IURE E NUR E ROO A M ace ER NUR a era M RUE C aa 147 ous eks scr ce RACER RC NOU ET x AUR ANTRO a a 150 OE RMT oe eg eR ce og EN ETE A er one Automatic Transaxle Fluid iiia 154 Here you will find information Transaxle Fluid 1 ilc lll ER EET ER aua uve iE 55 about the care of your Geo This Hydraulic Clutch Se ea EUM RI UR 156 begins with service and fuel Engine Coolant tenes sace eee EEE emn eret nd 156 information and then it shows E see E e indshie asher Fluid uc ede escapee ed ERE EROR 5t how to check important fluid and cei income Cylinder i UD dU d M al lubricant levels There is also technical informat
178. our owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them ODOMETER AES SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED air Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 208 a ra n z z lt SERVICED BY ODOMETER READING Da Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY Eo Ez za eu o EN NN EN Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Part 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to Weine PIGONKIIIE 214 E vin ance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired Roe SRE KITE 214 a i d GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative LET chal AO Dispute Resolution Program 2433844424342 215 tells you how to obtain service Reporting Safety Defects HERE 216 publications and how to report Chevrolet Geo Roadside Assistance Program 217 any safety defects Canadian Roadside 217 a a aaa ga ee eae gates oid 217 Service Publications 0505 Va Qaa are GRR NS AG RR CCS RR m C
179. our eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlights light up far less of a roadway when you are in turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlights should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get even less traction It s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking in good shape and keep your windshield It s wise to keep your wiping equipment washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through larg
180. over screw and take off the sunroof control cover 2 Carefully remove the inside screw washers and spacers Be careful not to lose this screw the washers or the spacers because the sunroof won t work without them 3 Close the sunroof by hand as far as it will go Then find the special crank shaped screwdriver in your tool bag It is in your trunk Insert the screwdriver into the hole and turn it clockwise until the sunroof is closed Be sure to have the sunroof checked by your Geo dealer as soon as possible RE B Storage and Compartments To open the cupholder push and release the bar and the cupholder will slide out With cups removed push it back in to store Cupholder Console Storage Area small storage area is in the console between the seats If there is cover lift it up to access the storage area Door Storage Compartments The driver s door has a map storage compartment You may also have a storage compartment on your passenger door Glove Box m Sun Visors Visor Vanity Mirrors Option To open the glove box door squeeze the To block out glare you can swing down Swing down the sun visor Pull down the buttons the visors cover to expose the vanity mirror Always keep the glove box door closed You can also swing them to the side while driving 67 Features and Controls vor G ay Have assist orion yu have an ashtray behind the console ii ur
181. ower steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot af the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you tum the front wheels If there s traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly apply the brakes Both control systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have four wheel anti lock brakes adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places You can lose control The same thing can happen if you re steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate Those two control systems steering and acceleration can overwhelm those p
182. pact Dist 06 Safety Belts 178 Index Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player AM FM Stereo with 9 Cassette Tape Player AM FM Stereo with 87 Cassette Tape Player Cure of Your soo eee 95 Cassette Tape To Play AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player 92 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape PAYNE xxr ees 88 Center Passenger Position Safety Belit ccs cee xk 27 Center Rear Seat Position Securing Child Restraint in the 32 Chains Tire Eae aera ears 174 Changing Flat Tire 134 Charging System Light 78 Check Engine Light viec TB Checking Things under the Hood 147 Checking Your Restraint Systems 37 Chemical Paint Spotting 180 Chevrolet Geo Roadside Assistance Program 217 Child Restraints 29 Center Rear 5 32 Rear Outside Position 30 Right Front 33 Top SWAP 1 30 Where to Put the 4 4 29 Children Safety Belts 2B 55A Children Larger Safety Belts 35 Controls Ciparette Lighter 69 Air Conditioner 83 Circuit Breakers Fuses and 183 Brightness sss rosa 49 City Driving eor tB 108 COMI BA 1 AU s roh 153 3
183. pear on the display 6 Press SEEK and hold it until the first digit of your code appears Release the button T Press SEEK and hold it until the second digit of your code appears Release the button B Press TUNE f and hold it until the third digit of your code appears Release the button 9 Press TUNE p and hold it until the fourth digit of your code appears Release the button 10 Press AM EM after you have checked that the code you entered is the one you wrote down rEP will appear in the display which means you need to repeat steps 5 through 9 11 Press AM FM again and the display will now show SEC Comfort Controls and Audio Systems How to Shut Off the Theft Deterrent B Press the TUNE p button and hold Feature it until the fourth digit of your code If your radio is secured SEC shows on app the display and you wish to disable it 6 Press AM FM after you have enter your security code as follows checked that the code you entered pausing no more than 15 seconds between matches the one you wrote down steps _ should now appear in the 1 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together display Hold them down until SEC shows If the code is correct the radio will now on the display You are now ready to operate If the code is wrong Err will enter your security code appear in the display 2 Press the button and hold it until the first
184. place other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors are activated and whether the driver s safety belt was in use Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service NOTICE If you damage the cover for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag they may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag on the steering wheel or both the air bag arid the instrument panel for the passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air hag covers Seats and Restraint Systems Is the smoke from an air bag inflation harmful The particles emitted during air bag N CAUTION inflation are not harmful to most people For up to 90 seconds after the ignition Some people with respiratory ailments key is turned off and the battery may experience difficulty breathing if disconnected an air bag can still they stay in the vehicle with the windows inflate during improper service You closed after air bag inflation So if your can be injured if you are close to an air bag inflates you and any passengers air bag when it inflates Avoid wires should exit the vehicle if and when it is wrapped with yellow tape or yellow safe to do so If you or your pass
185. quipped Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals chrome polish abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating After rinsing thoroughly a wax may be applied 7F f Service and Appearance Care NOTICE If you have aluminum wheels don t use an automatic vehiele wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes These brushes can take off the protective coating Tires Your Geo dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner You can use a stiff brush with the cleaner When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from painted surfaces Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Foreign Material Calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppin
186. r position With an automatic transaxle the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P Park e With a manual transaxle the key should turn to LOCK only if you push the key in farther while turning it towards LOCK o Maintenance Schedule Section B Owner Checks and Services Cont At Least nce a Year CONT WHAT TO DO Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle P Park Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake e To check the parking brake With the engine running and transaxle in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability Shift to P Park Then release all brakes At least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Maintenance Schedule Section C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance each spring and fall You should let your GM dealer s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once INSPECTION 7 OR S
187. r engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Driving through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly m Automatic Transaxle There are several different positions for your shift lever P Park This locks your front wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily s N CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking hrake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You your vehicle won t move even when set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting into P Park in the Index If you re pulling a trailer sec Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in P Park range before starting the engine Your Geo has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully appl
188. r Position earlier in this part When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers lts very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle ina crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it i5 secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Seats and Restraint Systems CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit agains
189. r Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if vou will tow a trailer you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying thal weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using dead weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 1055 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weight 12 of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear of the driver s door opening of see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads ar
190. rash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it lt Supplemental Restraint System Air Bags This section explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your Geo has an air bag for the driver and for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know N CAUTION To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Even with an air bag if you re not wearing a safety belt and you re in a crash your injuries may be much worse Air bags are not designed to Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it vou can damage both the belt and your vehicle inflate in rollovers or in rear side or low speed frontal crashes You need to wear your safety belt to reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag CAUTION Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation in a crash Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag and the driver should sit as far back as possible while still mai
191. rather than keeping pace with traffic Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a 100 This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti lock Brakes Option If your Geo has this system your Geo has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding If you have an anti lock brake system ABS the brake pedal will say so And this light on the instrument panel will Here s how anti lock works Let s say the go on when you start your vehicle When vou start your vehicle or when you begin to drive away you may hear momentary motor or clicking noise And yo
192. rded in Section E Maintenance Recond Ea jak and Filter Change Every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months 2 Cesis abren Eve 7 90 mies 12500 nor 12 mont 1 At 7 500 miles 12 500 km ond then every Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection 15 000 miles 25 000 km or as necessary man At 60 000 miles 100 000 km or 72 months and E Engine Accessory Drive Belts Inspection then every 7 500 miles 12 500 km 12 months me At 45 000 miles 75 000 km or 36 months und uh Cooling System Service then every 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months following Schedules and Spark Plug Replacement Every 30 000 miles 50 000 km n Services following Schedules I and II Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Replacement Every 60 000 miles 100 000 km or 72 months Fuel Lines and Connections Inspection Every 30 000 miles 50 000 km 36 months Every 60000 miles 100000 km 72 month 12 Every 60 000 miles 100 000 km ar 72 months 1 The services shown on this chart up to 75 004 miles 125 000 km should be performed after 75 000 miles 125 000 Tm ar the same intervals MILES 78e 3509 22800 3759 5000 se e000 orso 75000 KILOMETERS x50 25000 arso sooo 5 7500 ers 100000 wise 32599 _ b SEP Maintenance Schedule Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Cont Explanation of Schedu
193. rdrive this light appears on your instrument cluster The light will come on whenever you turn off the Overdrive Rear Window Defogger Light This light will come on whenever the rear window defogger is on See Rear Window Defogger in the Index Door Warning Light This light stavs on if any door is not completely closed The light should also come on briefly when you turn your key lo START If the light doesn t come on as it should have it fixed Notes Part 3 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems Commit Coon ae sick a wag ae aTa MUR SORIA 4 A 82 GCOMPOIS RC C ORDRES RE OEC SOS ER spake aa Le Air Conditioner Controls looi ee eee ee ee aero EARS NI DET HEEL pr qiero AA B Flow Through Ventilation 05020200 isa asas ass 84 Axio Systems vos ous cane cpt ca E ORE ao ac aka aces 85 In this part you ll find out how to Being Uie ENN ou creer mee aoo E UR On cV n 8 OR n OON cee 80 operate the comfort control EINE SIE tae ves un systems and audio systems AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player anm Era Va E LR aa a a offered with your Geo Be sure lok Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player 9 inderstanding Radio Reception silere XU TR X EE p 95 to read about the particular Care of Your Cassette Tape Player system supplied with your Care of Your
194. reen arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driviag on Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than 1 000 pounds 450 kg and you have an automatic transaxle with Overdrive you may prefer to drive in D 5 instead of Overdrive or as you need to a lower gear Or if you have a manual transaxle with fifth gear its better not to 118 use fifth gear Just drive in fourth gear or as you need t a lower gear Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into P Park yet or into gear for manual transaxle 2 Have someone pl
195. ric The tire has a bump bulge or split 2972 The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label Make sure the replacements are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires hy treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States Treadwear The treadwear grade 1s a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear cone and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are B and C They represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
196. riving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to drive longer To check the fluid level Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running e With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in P Park With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in P Park Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 2 Release the tab and pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be between the two dimples in the hot range If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the area between dimples on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the pr
197. s 216 Restraint System Supplemental Air Bags rere 20 Restraint Systems Seats and N Restraints Checking Your System Child su Umi Rai Where to Put the Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts Right Front Scat a Child Restraint in the Road Problems on the Road Your Driving and the Roads Hill and Mountain i Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Program Chevrolet Geo Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Rotation Tire Running Your Engine while You re Parked D afery Belts exor n RR mnn Air Bag System Care of Children Extender How to Wear Properly oe B X Ro B A eee BOB 4d BON kp uu Ho Rok OEC o ood 4 odd B RBS BR 4 5 kh m b m bk m d h B d b d amp Pere eh ro Rmo ow wor wo See eee bo je X a 87H e ae ae ee Lap Lap Shoulder Larger Children A hom oa A m Rod d 142 172 Safety Belts Questions People Ask 15 Reminder Light 15 Replacing after a Crash 37 Smaller Children and Babies 28 They re for Everyone Il Use during Pregnancy 24 Why They Work 12 Safety Defects Reporting to General Motors 216
198. sdictions may require that you operate your fog lamps only when your lower beam headlights are also on or that headlights be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers In addition most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights especially at dawn or dusk It is recommended that you check wi th your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations 57 Features and Controls Turn the outside portian af the lever to 2 control the lights There are three Headlight High Low Beam Interior Lights positions for the light switch First you must have the headlights on Dome Light OFF AI lights are off For high beams push the turn signal lever This dome light has a three position wants F TM ut away from you When the high beams are switch on blue light on the instrument panel also will be on It will go off when you switch to low beam To switch back to e Atthe middle position the parking lights taillights license plate light and the instrument panel lighting come on ON The light comes on and stays on whether or not a door is open The headlights are off low beams pull the lever toward you e OFF The light stays off even when a ED The headlights and all other door is open operating lights come on Flash to Pass DOOR The light comes on when a With the lever i
199. sing Signal Operation of Lights _ _ Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward for Right and two downward for Left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal turn move the lever all the way up or down When the tum 15 finished the lever will return automatically F green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal lane change just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return hy itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash faster than normal a signal bulb may he burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse sec Fuses in the Index and for burned out bulbs Operation of Lights Although your vehicle s lighting system headlights parking lights fog lamps sidemarker lights and taillights meets all applicable federal lighting requirements certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights For example some juri
200. ssing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision 50 here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you wanl to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time yo
201. sted below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Section D At Each Fuel Fill itis important tor you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill CHECK ORSERVICE es BUS Engine Oi Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if Fluid Level necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the vehicle The secondary latch should keep the hood from opening all the way when the primary latch is released Make sure the hood closes firmly See Hood Release in the Index for further details Hood Latch Operation 198 At Least Once a Month CHECK DES TE OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO Tire Inflation Check tire inflation Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified
202. t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some things vou should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect 4 to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts 7 Don t let the other end touch metal 8 Now connect the black negative the positive terminal of the vehicle Connect it to the positive terminal cable to the good battery s with the dead battery Use remote of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal Don t let the positive terminal if the vehicle has positive terminal if the vehicle other end touch anything until the next one has one step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 107 10 11 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 12 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that mo
203. t it s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent three beers in one hour for a 180 pound or 82 kg person has doubled his or her chance of having an accident Ata BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of that driver having an accident is six times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chances are twenty five times greater And the body takes about an hour t rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up I ll be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with a higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision 99 P Your Driving and the Road There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse That s especially true for brain spinal cord and heart injuries That means
204. t your body 3 To make the lap part tight pull down The lap part of the belt should he worn on the buckle end of the belt as you low and snug on the hips just touching pull up on the shoulder part the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at vour abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These pans ofthe body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks 1f there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull it very quickly out of the retractor WR To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no Lap Belt retractor To make the belt longer tilt the If your vehicle has a rear bench seat latch plate and pull it along the belt someone can sit in the center position Center Passenger Position HE uu Seats and Restraint Systems Smaller Children and Babies CAUTION Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not To make the belt shorter pull
205. ternative Dispute Resolution Program Both Chevrolet Geo and your Chevrolet Geo dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle Our experience has shown that if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevrolet Geo voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure you may contact the BBB using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington WA 22203 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 To file a claim you will he asked to provide your name and address your vehicle identification number VIN and statement of the nature of your complaint Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage and
206. the disc player i5 too hot to play the disc Press RCLYA to take Err off the display Track Number and Playing Time Press RCL YA to see which track is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing The track number also appears when the disc is inserted or you change the volume Previous Track Press PRV to hear a track again If you hold this button or press it more than once the disc will return to previous tracks Next Track Press NXT to hear the next track now instead of waiting until the present track is finished If you hold this button or press it more than once the disc will advance further Rewind Press and hold REW to return rapidly to a favorite passage Release it to play the passage Fast Forward Press and hold FF to advance quickly within a track Release it to resume playing Compression Press COMP to make soft and loud passages more nearly equal in volume Repeat Press RPT once to hear selection over again Random Pressing RDM will cause the CD player to play the tracks back in random order To cancel the random feature press RDM STOR or RFT Stop Press STOP to stop playing the disc and switch to radio Press STOP again to restart the disc at the point where it stopped Press AM FM to cancel CD operation and listen to the radio Stop CD Tape Press CD Tape to switch between playing
207. the display Release the button on the display You are now ready to whenever the ignition is on To unlock the 7 Press SEEK pe and hold it until the enter your security code unit A second digit af your code appears 2 Press the SEEK button and hold it 1 Press 4 SEEK gt TUNE Release the button until the first digit of your code and 0000 will appear on the display appears 2 Press the 4 button and hold it until the first digit of your code appears Press the SEEK p button and hold it until the second digit of your code appears 4 Press the TUNE 4 button and hold it until the third digit of your code appears 5 Press the TLINE p button and hold it until the fourth digit of vour code appears B Press AM FM after you have checked that the code matches the one you wrote down Now SEC will appear on the display 3 Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km And tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it Care of Your Cassette Tape
208. ther you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And vour chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted 2 Why don t they just put in air bags so people won t have to wear safety belts Air bags or Supplemental Restraint Systems are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions If Im a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to On or Start a buzzer will come on for about
209. till can t shift out of P Park try this 1 Carefully pry the shift lock override cover from the floor shift console using a flat bladed tool 2 Insert the end of the Mat bladed tool into the rectangular slot and press down firmly 3 While maintaining brake application move the shift lever into the drive gear WCHL wani Bh eae VETE i WEE B k Parking over Things That Burn N CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hoi exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Features and Controls m Engine Exhaust CAUTION Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any and Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE It s hetter not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here ar
210. tion is on Push down the front of the switch to lower a window and lift the front of the switch to raise window The switch for the driver s window has an Express Down feature To use the Express Down push the switch down all the way Release the switch and the window will lower completely You can also open this window any amount by pushing the switch halfway down and releasing it when you want the window to stop Do not push the switch when the window is in the Express Down mode There are individual controls near each window Push the bottom of the switch to open a window and the top of the switch to raise it Press the window lock switch to keep passengers from using their individual window switches Press the switch again to unlock the windows EE Features and Controls m Horn m Tilt Wheel OPTION The Turn Signal Lights Control Headlight Beam Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change To sound the horn press the horn symbol A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust on your steenng wheel the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and lift the lever Move the steering wheel Indicator to a comfortable level then release the Headlight High Low Beam and lever ta lock the wheel in place Pas
211. to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank 130 How to Add Coolant to the Radiitur 132 Hydraulic Clutch 156 Hydroplaning 108 Hypnosis Highway 110 I dentification Number Vehicle 182 Identification Engine 182 If a Tire Goes Flat 134 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Tee DENIM e Du DU n ia 141 Ignition Switch 44 Inflation Tire Pressure 171 Inside Day Night Rearview MEO pce aaa rure ay Go EN 63 Instrument Cluster 72 Instrument Panel s e 1 Instrument Panel Cleaning the Top of Interior Lights ump Starting K eys Lea Service Parts Identification Lane Change Indicator Turn Signal and Lap Belt Safety Belts Lap Shoulder Belt Safety Belts Larger Children Safety Belts Leaving Your Vehicle Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running Lighter Ashtrays and Lighter Cigarette Lights Air Bag Readiness Anti Lock Brake System NODE coer ee ee ee re Anti Lock Brake wm Warning acies Brake System Warning Bulb Replacement Charging System Check Brgine eee mod Bom oh B3 od ther re be et RO RB RRLAR A BE b cho ob o5 X boa NEM EE MNINILILL Lights Door 7
212. tons listed previously in this section A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model year The indexes list all PSP s published by Chevrolet in the model year PSP Index Year Form Number Price 1834 PSPLBA4 Free 1993 P amp 5PLS3 Free 1990 92 PSPI 90 92 Free PSP Bound Bulletin Book Complete Year Bulletins Year Description Form Number Price 1991 All PSP s FSP B81 4 40 00 1990 All PSP s PSP 90 4 40 00 For subscription information call Helm Incorporated SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis repair and overhaul information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steer ing body etc Modal Farm Humber Price 1894 Geo Prizm x i ST373 84 NOTE Please specify spacial body or engine types on order form Write information in the Farm Number column For example Turbo Convertible Price io be announced gt a later date Call 1 800 782 4356 tor Further information OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for owners and intended to pro vide basic operational information about the vehicle The Owner s Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all modets 1894 Geo Prizm Owner s Manual In Partfalia includes Porfolio Owners Manual and Warranty Booklet 1824 Geo Prizm In Partfalio 10260661 15 00 Without Portfolio Includes Owner s Manual 1934 Geo Priam Without Portiolia 10260584 1000 CURRENT amp PAST MODEL ORDER FOR
213. tor may want t see them X CAUTION To help avoid injury to you or others Never let passengers ride in a escis D bein Never tow faster than safe or Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck chains when towing it Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead When your Vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed with the front wheels in contact with the ground if it has an automatic transaxle If a vehicle with an automatic transaxle must be towed from the rear with wheel lift equipment the front wheels must be supported on a dolly If your vehicle has a manual transaxle don t have it towed on the front wheels unless you must If a vehicle with a manual transaxle must be towed on the front wheels don t go more than 35 mph 56 km h farther than 50 miles 80 km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly If you have a manual transaxle and dollies won t he used turn the ignition key to the ACC position and put the transaxle in Neutral
214. u 1 Fuels in 145 180 Pret ms tet rum m mm Heo ok o ho b Index Front E ITA 68 SOME PEE ROO EET EIL 8 Seatbacks Reclining 9 Towing Hook ups 126 Pulls VIUERE OR ORT 145 Fuel 74 Fuels in Foreign Countries 145 Fuse Block Driver Side Instrument Panel 184 Engine Compartment 184 Engine Compartment Relay PMNS ccr enne 185 Passenger Side Kick Panel rose i a Fuses and Circuit Breakers 183 Gazes Engine Coolant Temperature 77 FL deem Sac anata aes 74 Warning Lights and Indicators 74 Gasolines for Cleaner Air ria AA Glass Cleaning Sy IP 178 Glove Box ois essa n 67 GM Participation in BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program yee ek 213 Grips Passenger Assist 65 Hum Bulbs i11 1 me Hazard Warning Flashers 120 Head Restraints 10 jor Headlight High Low Beam 58 Heater Controls 82 ce cuan aa 82 Height Jafiuster Shoulder Belt 18 Highway 110 Hill and Mountain Roads 111 Hitches sair aie 116 Hood Release sees 147 Hood Checking Things under the 147 Hook Ups Front Towing 126 Hook Ups Rear Towing 127 Hom ursa rers 56 How
215. u have the anti lock braking system you ll want to brake very gently too If you do have anti lock see Anti Lock in the Index This system improves your vehicle s ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road Whether you have the anti lock braking system or not you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement Without anti lock brakes if you feel your vehicle begin to slide let up on the brakes a little Push the brake pedal down steadily to get the most traction you can Remember unless you have anti lock if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling you ll just slide Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer e Whatever your braking system allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees hehind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you kno
216. u may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on This is the ABS system testing itself If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warming light will stay on or flash See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to step rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of availahle tire and road conditions de the Road working or you may notice some noise but this 1s normal When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid the ABS ACTIVE You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lo
217. ually shape less than second and you could crash posted Reduce your speed according to e Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids and be injured your apices be in irc of Have you checked all levels What can you do about highway on er i c m ERE EE higher scende OE telkes lage get e Lights Are they all working Are the First be aware that it can are going slower than you actually arc lenses clean E e Tires They are vitally important to Then here are some tips Before Leaving on a Long Trip safe trouble free trip Is the tread sure your vehicle is well eee good enough for long distance ventilated with a comfortably cool uiu hig me driving Are the tires all a t interior fresh such as after a day s work the recommended pressure e Keep your eyes moving Scan the road don t plan to make too many miles that e Weather Forecasts What s the ahead and to the sides Check your first part of the journey Wear comfortable weather outlook along your route rearview mirrors and your instruments clothing and shoes you can easily drive Should you delay your trip short frequently in time to avoid a major storm system e you get sleepy pull off the road into Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If e Maps Do you have up to date maps a rest service or parking area and you keep it serviced and maintained it s Highway Hypnosis take a nap get some exercise or bot
218. ues Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them ee 17n Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is in the glove compartment shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure especially if you have radial tires which may look properly inflated even if they re underinflated If your tires have valve caps be sure to put them back on Thev help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt an
219. untry where you ll be driving While refueling hang the cap inside the You can also write us at the following Filling Your Tank fuel door address for advice Just tell us where To take off the cap turn it slowly to the you re going and give your Vehicle left counterci scl wise d Identification Number WIN A CAUTION ee General Motors Overseas Distribution va Corporation Gasoline vapor is highly flammable IN r North American Export Sales It burns violently and that can cause CAUTION 1908 Colonel Sam Drive very bad injuries Don t smoke if Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 ou re near gasoline or refueling If you get gasoline on you and then y g R something ignites it you could be our Beep spart etes badly burned Gasoline can spray out and smoking materials away from on you if you open the fuel filler too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any The release lever is near the floor to the left of the driver s seat The cap ts behind hinged door on the left side of your vehicle hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way 22 146 Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Geo in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right unt
220. ur move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you 0 cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the nght lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from vou than it really is Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the hrake lights are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn If you re being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps vou can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving exp
221. ur vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index brake hydraulic system Brake Wear When your brake fluid falls to a low level Your Geo has front disc brakes and rear rum brakes your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Disc brake pads have built in wear Index indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are What to Add worn and new pads are needed The When you do need brake fluid use only sound may come and go or be heard all DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco the time your vehicle is moving except Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 when you are pushing on the brake pedal Use new hrake fluid from a sealed firmly container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it Z CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected A
222. ustomer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet Geo Normally any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s Sales or Service Departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Pants Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it ars your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Geo Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact GM 44 Customer Assistance Information of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 525 254 3777 In Puerto Rico or U S Virgin Islands call 1 809 763 1315 In all other overseas locations contact GM North American Export Sales in Canada by calling 1 905 644 4112 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Your name
223. ux propri taires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario L5T IC7 Published by Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors Corporation General Motors GM and the GM emblem Chevrolet and the Chevrolet emblem and Geo and the Geo emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation Chevrolet Geo Division All Rights Reserved m How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle This will help you leam about the features and controls for your vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of all that s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Parts 1 8 Each part of this manual begins with a brief list of its contents so you can often find at a glance if a part contains the information you want How to Use This Manual This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols Part 1 Seats amp Restraint Systems This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains the air bag system
224. ve The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after few tries it probably needs service 124 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal A Heavy Mctal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery a Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Geo The usual towing equipment is a sling type A or wheel lift B or car carrier C tow truck If your vehicle has been changed or modified since was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service e That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or rear with sling type equipment That your vehicle has front wheel drive V The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever Ifthere was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The opera
225. ve fuel 152 These three things are usually included in a doughnut shaped logo symbol on most containers If you cannot find oils with the starburst symbol you should look for oils with the doughnut shaped symbol containing the three things noted above NOTICE If you use oils that do not have either the starburst symbol or an API SH or SG designation you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil in Canada GM Engine Oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your Geo dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you Most trips are less than 4 miles 6 km It s below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10 miles 16 km The engine is at low speed most of the time as in door to door delivery or stop and go traffic You tow a trailer often Most trips are through dusty places If any one of these is true for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every 3 750 miles 6 200 km or 6 months whichever comes first If none of them is true change oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever comes first What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause
226. vise ee een eee 134 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 141 3 0 Problems on the Road I Press the button to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off m Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off _ 45 Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle m Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Geo But please follow the steps below to do it safely 2 NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your war ranty Trying to start your Geo by pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle even if you have a manual transaxle And if you have an auto matic transaxle it won t start that way To Jump Start Your Geo 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system isn t a 1
227. vou have to stap ar turm quickly or if there is crash they Il keep going Service and Appearance Care N CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle m Tires We don t make tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers can strike and injure people in sudden stop or turn or in crash e Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far orward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly CAUTION Never stack heavier things like Poor rin 0 1 suitcases inside the vehicle so ay maintained anda Fuse h Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much that some af them are above the tops of the seats friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading When you carry something inside our Venice PLEET pu Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to
228. w for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful 113 Your Driving and the Road Run your engine only as long as you H Towing a Trailer must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm vou can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes NOTICE Pulling a trail
229. ward the air bag Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than amp supplement to safety belt protection in moderate ta severe frontal and near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflation After the air bag has inflated it will then quickly deflate This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize that the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the passenger s hag may be hot for a short time but the portion of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch There will be small amounts of smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags The air bag will not impede the driver s vision or ability to steer the vehicle nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are hroken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may occur in vehicles with passenger air bags because the windshield acts as a reaction surface for the inflating air hag The air bags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual has information about the need to re
230. y carefully on the inside edge af the assembly to remove il Turn the bulb socket clockwise and pull it out Pull the bulb straight out Reverse the steps with a new bulb 1655 Service and Appearance Care Center High Mounted Stoplight 4 Remove the screw from the stoplight 6 Pull the bulb straight out 1 Push in the center of the clips on both reflector sides of the high mounted stoplight 5 Remove the stoplight reflector housing 2 Pull the clips out 3 Remove the cover 166 7 Reverse the steps with a new bulb e Push the center of the clip so it slides part way out put the clip into the housing and then push the center in Rear Combination Lights The combination light assembly include the taillight stoplight turn signal and sidemarker bulbs 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove the two bolts from the lens assembly Remove the trunk trim Move the carpet Loosen the two clips on the trunk trim near the trunk opening Pop the clips out Pull the trunk trim away from the rear of the trunk 4 Remove the nut from the stud near the rear corner of the trunk earance Care 5 Remove the rear combination light in the assembly so you may have to pull carefully on the inside edge of the assembly to remove it Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out e T For the tail stap or turn signal lights push the bulb in turn it counterclockwise and pull it
231. y get heavy knocking noise when you drive If its bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill Thats normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging Its the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen ox vgenates such as MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than 1555 MTBE is fine for your vehicle Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol Properly blended fuel that is no more than 10 ethanol is fine for your vehicle Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol NOTICE Fuel that is more than 5 methanol is bad for your vehicle Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty And even at 5 or less there must be ecosolvents and corrosion prevent ers in this fuel to help avoid these problems Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be do
232. y your regular brakes before you can shift from P Park when the ignition key is in the ON position you cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift or others could be injured To be sure you re on fairly level ground always lever push the shift lever all the way into P Park and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting out of Park in this part Reverse Lise this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index 47 Features and Controls e N Neutral e 1D Drive e 2 Second Gear In this position your engine doesn t This position is for normal driving If you This position gives you more power but connect with the wheels To restart when need more power for passing and you re lower fuel economy You can use 2 on you re already moving use N Neutral hills It can help control your speed as 5 I od n g Homs less than about a you go down steep mountain roads but 43 km h push your accelerator then you would also want to use your p
233. you or other people Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning In the gray caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen NOTICE These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might sec CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE Could Cause Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle For example these symbols are used on an original battery Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Acid u

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