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Chevrolet 1993 Camaro Owner`s manual

1. _ much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If you have the ASR system remember It helps avoid only the acceleration skid If you do not have traction control or if the system 15 off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease vour foot aff the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to 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 15 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 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 ABS help
2. ENNE 5 9 pt 2 8 L Six Speed TUS ITI 8 0 pt 3 8 L AXIS LAISS Lau crier er rcr eee Y m rem 3 5 pt 1 7L Vehicle Dimensions 2 7 ss xd XO wo iR Ro APER CA RICE UR 101 1 2 566 mm Tread ETRE CUTS EI COT 60 7 1 542 mm ic ccm a pli cen meae Seater sak 60 6 1 540 mm Legi Is E PEG CAROLE 193 2 4 908 mm WIRE case YT 74 1 1 883 mm Height CU A EVE D E E EE NR Es E Ea RN ALTER 51 3 1 303 mm Convertible T 52 0 1 312 mm Recheck fluid level after filling See Automatic Transmission Fluid or Manual Transmission Fluid in the Index Recheck the oil level after filling See Engine Oil in the Index Service and Appearance Care Belt Routing L32 Code 5 Engine Belt Routing LT1 Code P Engine 236 Part 7 IMPORTANT Maintenance Schedule KEEP THE ENGINE OIL section AT THE PROPER Introduction A Word about Maintenance 238 Your Vehicle and the Environment 238 LEVEL AND CHANGE AS How This Part Is Organized p 238 RECOMMENDED A Scheduled Maintenance Services UPERI 240 Using Your Maintenance Schedules 4 230 Selecting the Right
3. And Cruise Control 79 System Warning Light 96 Accessory Power Retained 56 Add On Electrical Equipment TI 227 Adding Coolant 199 Additives Engine 190 E E 26 How the System Works 27 Servicing Your Air Bag SEPA Chevtol l a0 Readiness Light 21 CSE LL rrr ky ruere aea 191 Air Conditioner Controls 110 Air Control Knob Air Filter Replacement 192 Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel i15 VO EI I 219 Aluminum Wheels 224 AM FM Stereo With Cassette Tape Player 113 With Compact Disc Player 116 Antenna Fixed Mast 121 Anti Lock Brakes 127 System Warming Light 93 Tu UE 128 Appearance Care 220 Appearance Care and Materials Appearance Care Service and 179 Ashtray and Lighter 89 POR occa 89 NR E 128 And Cruise Control 79 System Warning Light 06 Audio Systems 112 Audio Systems Comfort Controls and 107 Automatic Transmission 60 Transmission Fluid 194 Axle Limited Slip 66 ARE RENE Qe ecvmi rm 197 abies Smaller Children and Safety Belts
4. 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 6 Seats amp Restraint Systems i Features amp Controls ciate 45 Comfort Controls Audio Systems 107 Your Driving and the Road 123 Problems on the Road eer P rd Service amp Appearance Care SENTIS 179 Maintenance Schedule 237 Customer Assistance Information 257 Including Reporting Safety Defects on page 259 HIN E RU 267 Service Station Information Last Page Part Mo 10260940 Second Edition 4 How to Use This Manual Important Notes about This Manual Please keep this manual in your Chevrolet 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 the new owner use 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 rc L For Canadian Owners Who Prefer French Language Manual Aux propri taires canad
5. UST Lixed Mast AT d Rea rano usb bg La e ER oc 107 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Comfort Controls With this system you can control the heating and ventilation in your Chevrolet If you have the air conditioning option you can also control cooling Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Heater Controls Fan Control Knob x Turn this knob to select the force of ir you want 108 Temperature Control Knob Turn the knob to change the temperature of the air flowing from the heating system Turn it to the right for warmer air and to the left for cooler air The temperature of the air can not be less than the temperature of the outside air Air Control Knob OFF The system is off Al Air flows through the upper air vents Airis directed through the upper air vents and the heater ducts This setting directs most of the air through the heater ducts and some of the air through the windshield defroster vents Air is directed through the windshield defroster vents and the heater ducts This setting directs most of the air through the windshield defroster vents and some af the air through the heater ducts Heating The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using 1 Tum the air control knob to wh 2 Turn the fan control knob to the right 3 T
6. 11 Seats and Restraint systeme E Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and also about reclining front seatbacks seatback latches and the folding rear seatback Manual Front Seat Move the lever under the passenger front seal to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Be sure the lever returns to its original position after moving the seat Four Way Manual Seat To move the driver s seat forward or backward lift the lever under the left front of the seat Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat 15 locked into place To tilt the entire seat lift the lever under the right front of the seat N 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 pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving The driver s seat has three controls on the To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the left side outer side of the seat Release the lever to Ihe front control makes the front of the lock the seatback where you want it Pull seat go up and down up on the l
7. 78 Cruise Control Driver Position Safety Belts 21 Environment Your Vehicle To Erase Speed Memory Driving and ibi cocos REOR 238 Get Qut of closure AUNIBE 133 Exhaust Engine 70 To Increase Speed While Using wo d 136 Explanation of Scheduled To Reduce Speed While Using Defensive 124 Maintenance Services 244 To Resume a Ser Speed Drunken i crisis erar ni 124 Extender Safety Bell 43 itio epe 137 Using on Hills Ine ful o e rnm 134 Protection eire ed Curves Driving on On Cores lore rro 130 Fan Control Knob 108 Customer Assistance for the Hearing On Snow orice 140 Features and Controls 45 or Speech Impaired TDD Through Deep Standing Water 58 Filling Your Tank E 183 Customer Assistance Information TET Le rs eee eae oe ee LR 139 Filter Air Replacement 197 Customer Satisfaction Procedure With a Trailer lt 1 145 Finish Care Paint 224 Drunken Driving 124 Finish Damage Paint 225 Diss Running Lights Fixed Mast Antenna 124 Deep Standing Water E ucne Center Underhood 230 Flashers Hazard Warning 148 Driving through Elect
8. crac E Environment and Your 238 Identification Number VIN 227 Leaving 48 LR IMNE cere cere mr 212 Parking Your 69 Buocking esas notre re EA Lo Er 204 ERA 8 Towing Your Washing Your 0 i ees82 04 223 Ventilation 109 Ventilation System Flow Through 111 Ventilation Tips NB ren 134 Visor Vanity Mirror Covered 89 Visor SUG ENS E Warning Devices Other 148 Hazard Flashers 148 Lights Gages and Indicators 93 Sall ur ESCOGER EE mara T Vehicle Damage 7 Washer Fluid Windshield 201 Washers Windshield 75 Washing Your Vehicle 223 Water Driving Through Deep Standing 58 Weatherstrips 225 Weight of the Trailer 143 Wheel Nut Torque wien 233 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 219 ATHE apean ex 224 Replacement cece eevee eee 219 TUE Sphere sere EOS orla qaas 72 Used Replacement 219 Where ta Put the Restraint Child Restraints 35 Why Safety Belts Work Ad ATS Leser n Ee 1 Defogging and Defrosting 109 Manual 22224 2 rr ni
9. 108 rmn 199 ASERRE 260 Comfort Controls and Audio circus ales 198 Child Restraints FORTES s Systems BM Heater Engine 59 Rear Seat 37 Compact Disc To Playa 117 How to Add to the Coolant Right Front Seat 39 Compact Disc Player AM FM Recovery Tank 160 36 Stereo with ccs asec caer eens 116 How to Add to the Radiator 161 163 Where to Put the exu 35 Compact Disc Storage Temperature Engine 97 Children Safety 34 Cassette and 87 COQUE be eee ie Rr m Children Larger Safety Belts 42 Compact Discs Care of Your 121 Cooling System 158 Cigarette Lighter 89 Compact Spare Tire 176 Courtesy Lights 1 Circuit Breakers Fuses and 228 Compartments Storage andi cuu 86 Courtesy Transportation 261 City 136 Console Front SF Covered Visor Vanity Mirror Ea 89 Cleaner Air 191 Control of a Vehicle 126 Cruise Control 76 Cleaning Control Loss of 132 ASR and 79 Aluminum Wheels 224 Passing Another Vehicle Convertible Top 224 While Using
10. 256 Hee you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance This part also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects Part 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure eoi eee aia 258 GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program essei ee ee ee Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation Service Publications ok om d o a A o ROB d B 257 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet Normally any concem with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will resolved by your dealer s Sales or Service Departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concemed misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to vour satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been rev
11. 80 ag j E 4 SHIFT CHECKGAGES 3 E SECURITY LOW TRAC oH 40 80 ben 4 3 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 140 1507 m Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph und kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada Your Chevrolet s odometer is tamper resistant If you can see silver lines between the numbers probably someone has tried to tum it back The numbers may not be true M 5 8 MES ww 00 e O U S shown Canada similar You may wonder what happens if your Chevrolet needs a new odometer installed If possible the new one has to be set to the same reading the old one had If can t be then its set at zero but label on the driver s door must show the old reading and when the new one was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you 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 displays the 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 m Warning Lights Gages and Indicato
12. 65 Features and Controls Limited Slip Rear Axle AN CAUTION If you have this feature your rear axle can give you additional traction snow If you skip DEAD than one gear when mud ice sand or gravel It works like a you downshift you could lose con standard axle most of the time but when trol of your vehicle And you could one of the rear wheels has no traction and PEN Don dam the other does the limited slip feature from 6 t0 3 5 to 2 to will allow the wheel with traction to l move the vehicle NOTICE If you skip more than one gear when you downshift or if vou race the engine when you downshift vou can damage the clutch or transmission m Parking Parking Brake The parking hrake uses the brakes on the rear wheels To set the parking brake Hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever If the ignition ts on the brake system warning light will come on Shifting into P Park AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 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 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out af your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in If you are towing a trailer and are P Park with the parking brake parking on any hill See Towing a firmly set Your vehicle can roll
13. AUS cen 71 Rear Defogger 111 Windshield Chen DL 34a ex 223 pete 75 Wisher Fl eee nn 201 Wipers MRNA C RS SERA RATS 74 Winter Driving 139 Wipers Windshield 74 Driving and the Road 123 275 Notes 876 Notes 278 279 Notes 2B0 281 Notes 2B2 283 Notes Notes 286 287 Service Station Information Hood Helease See Page 184 Engine Oil Dipstick and Fill Cap 3 4L 1 32 Code 5 Engine See Page 188 Engine Oil Dipstick and Fill Cap 5 7L LTI Code P Engine See Page 188 Cold Tire Pressure See Tire Loading Information label on the inside of the rear edge of the driver s door 5ee Page 212 Fuel Capacity 15 5 U S Gal 58 7 L Use unleaded gas only 87 octane higher for the 3 4L L32 Code 51 engine 91 octane or higher for the 5 7L LT Code P engine See Page 181 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Page 201 Battery The Delco Freedom battery needs no water See Page 204 Cooling System Reservoir Check coolant at the coolant recovery tank by using the dipstick Add coolant at the coolant recovery tank The fluid should be at or a little above the FULL HOT mark on the dipstick when the engine is warm If the engine is cool the level should be at FULL COLD on the dipstick See Page
14. Pid mien lock is above the door window Turn the Unlatch the panel Lift the outer edge of accident The m could fall into the Key the left to unlock the panel the panel and pull it toward you vehicle and cause you to lose control or it could fly off and strike another vehicle You or others could be injured Remove a panel only when the vehicle is parked CAUTION If a T top panel is not stored properly it could be thrown about the vehicle in crash or sudden maneuver People in the vehicle could be injured Whenever you store a T top panel in the vehicle always be sure that it is stored securely in the correct storage slot with the T top handle closed Features and Controls Open the close out panel completely Place the panel in the correct slot DRIVER or PASSENGER in the rear area of your vehicle Make sure the handle 15 open and facing you when you put it in the storage slot Push the handle closed to secure the panel in the slot To lock each panel in the storage arca use vour door key CAUTION An improperly installed T top panel may fall into or fly off the vehicle You or others could be injured After installing a panel always check that it is firmly attached by pushing up on the underside of the panel Reverse the steps above to install the T lop panels When installing panels be sure to align weatherstrips pr
15. Service and Appearance Care 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 or if you need to add coolant to your radiator see Engine Overheating in the Index The proper coolant for your Chevrolet will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 262 F 128 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper enginc temperature Let the 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 1825M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M with complete coolant flush and refill 198 If you use this mixture you don t need to add anvthing else 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 war ranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts A CAUTION 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 cool ant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water o
16. 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 speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on freeway s a passing lane At the entrance there is usually 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 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 tum signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind 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 prop
17. shift n iden mk change ponti wheel damage by driving slowly to a level Vigo transmission to I First The equipment you ll need is in the rear Er place Turn on your hazard warning ul Reverse Nashers 3 Turn off the engine First you must remove the close out To be even more certain the vehicle panel See Close Out Panel in the move you can put chocks at Index the front and rear of the tire farthest Find the plastic screw heads in the trim away from the one being changed panel over the spare tire Use a coin or a That would be the tire on the other key to turn the screw heads until the slots side of the vehicle at the opposite point front and back Lift the trim panel end and move it out of the way 167 Problems on the Road 4 Ss To remove the jack and wheel wrench Remove the wing nut and adapter and Start with the jack A and wheel wrench loosen and remove the bolt and remove pull out the spare B3 the plastic cover 168 The jack has a bolt at the end Attach the your wheel has a center cap pry it off If your vehicle has a bolt on wheel cover wheel wrench to the jack bolt using the wheel wrench loosen the plastic caps using the wheel Turn the wheel wrench to the right to wrench and remove the wheel cover b the lift head a little 169 Problems on the iia S If your vehicle has optional alloy wheels Using the wheel wrench loose
18. Lia 45 Xx miles i 75 NMI kimi should be performed a ter 45 000 miles 75 000 km at the same intervals MILES 000 Ea ETERS D00 243 Maintenance Schedule Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Cont Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule II The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle NOTE To determine your engine s 1 ITEM NO SERVICE displacement and code see Engine Identification in the Index Always use SH or SG Energy Conserving IL oils of proper viscosity The SH SG designation may be shown alone or in combination with others such as SH CD SH SG CD SG CD etc deter mine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine e g SAE 244 ITEM NO SERVICE 5W 30 or SAE 10W 30 see ROME in the Index Lubricate the suspension a steering linkage Lubricate the transmission shift linkage Inspection For proper 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
19. your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your Chevrolet dealer and the 1994 Camaro Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system The air bag system does not need regular maintenance CAUTION For up to 2 minutes after the ign key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You iid edel air bag when it inflates Ave wal yellow taps Velit connectors They are probably part of the air system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sen ples r the work for you is qualified to do so l Safety Belt Use during Pregnancy 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 A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly its more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone rhe key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Passenger Positions Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same wav as the driver s safety belt See Driver Po
20. 128 You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the 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 ahcad to stop even though you have anti lock 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 working or vou may notice some noise a n but this is normal When your anti lock system is adjusting hrake pressure to help avoid a braking skid the LOW TRAC light will come on See Low Traction Light in the Index ASR Acceleration Slip Regulation System Option LTI V8 Engine Your vehicle may have ASR system that limits whecl spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the rear brakes and reduces engine power hy Closing the throttle and managing spark to limit wheel spin The LOW TRAC light will come on when your ASR system is limiting wheel spin See Low Traction Light in the Index You may feel the syst
21. i Trailer in the Index That section shows If you have left the engine running se th king brake Hold the Pull the parking brake Whitt ro do first to keep the trailer from the vehicle can move suddenly You lever up until you can push in the release MOVIE hel others ed i ugs Tobe button Hold the release button in s you E nn fairly oval iin ase the all av do ground move the brake lever all the way down steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 67 Features and Controls 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Mowe the shift lever into P Park position like this e Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with vou If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in P Park AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running N CAUTION It can dangerous to leave vour vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured
22. 2 Be sure both latches hold the seatback in place H ve them fixed if they don t CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked Folding Rear Seatback The rear seatback in your Chevrolet folds down to provide more storage space To fold the seatback down 1 Pull forward both levers 2 Fold the seatback down 15 Seats and Restraint Systems m 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 vou should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint or air bag svstem CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where they can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in 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 or killed In same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too 16 This figure lights up as reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They
23. 34 Balance Wheel Alignment on ee ea me 219 BOE tas 535 762 204 Battery Replacement Remote Lock CONIU scale ICE EST TEIG 50 BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program GM Participation 259 Belore Leaving Long Trip 137 Routing 236 Belt Lap Shoulder 21 Bi Level Heating 109 Blizzard If You re RIEN ina 141 Box Glove ay Brakes Adjustment Anti Lock ABS 127 Repente gerere 203 Master Cylinder 202 ooa EXER 06 a eese 204 system Parts Replacing 204 System Warning HPR 94 145 MESE T DU DIC E SUME CSI E KE e 203 Braking Control of a Vehicle 126 Braking in Emergencies 129 Break In New Vehicle 55 Brightness Control 80 Bulb Replacement 205 Center High Mounted cer nnn 209 Front Tum 210 Headlight 205 Rear Lights 2l 205 Rear Sidemarker 210 Bulbs Halen a on B 21 Bulbs Replacement 23 anadian Roadside Assistance 261 Capacities and Specifications 232 Carbon Monoxide 52 Care Appearance 220 Cassette Tape Player 120 Index Care
24. Brake linings should always he replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is 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 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 204 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 Replacing Brake System Parts The hraking system on a modern vehicle 15 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 vour Chevrolet does when it 15 new When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new 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 chang
25. GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347 or equivalent Hydraulic CI utch System Power Steering GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 or equivalent System DEXRON IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Trans mission DEXRON or DEXRON Automatic IE Automatic Transmission Fluid Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No 12345120 or synthetic SAE 5W 30 engine oil Engine oil Automatic Trans mission Shift Linkage Clutch Linkage Pivot Engine oil Points 2581 Maintenance Schedule Section D Recommended Fluids amp Lubricants Cont Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of Chassis Lubrication NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or SAE 80W 90 GL 5 Gear Lubricant Rear Axle E Standard Differential Rear Axle Limited Slip Differential Axle Lubricant GM Part No 12345977 or SAE 80W 90 GL 5 Gear Lubricant and Limited Slip Differential Lubricant Additive GM Part No 1052358 or e
26. always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint m Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint You may find 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 CAUTION will show you how to do that 1 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 Where to Put the Restraint 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 Accident statistics show that children Secure the baby in an infant restraint are safer if they are restrained 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 45 Seats and Restraint Systems CAUTION child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflat
27. diagnostic module which records information about the bag system if the air bag deploys in crash The module records information about the readiness of the system which sensors activated rhe deployment and whether the driver s safety belt was in use e Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system worn t work properly See your dealer for service NOTICE If you damage the cover for the driv er s or the right front passenger s bag they may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag on the steering wheel or both the air bag and the uistrument panel for the passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bug covers Seats and Restraint Systems Is the smoke from an air bag inflation harmful The particles emitted during air bag inflation are not harmful to most people Some people with respiratory ailments may experience difficulty breathing if they stay in the vehicle with the windows closed after air bag inflation So if your air bag inflates you and any passengers should exit the vehicle if and when it is safe do so If you or your passengers can t get out of the vehicle try get fresh air by opening window turning on the fan or opening a door Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Chevrolet Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around
28. send electrical power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed towed warning tone will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in Off and the is in the ignition Run D Position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in the Run position when the engine 15 running But even when the engine 15 not running you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights Start Starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to Run for normal driving Note that even if the engine is not running Ace and Run allow you to operate your electrical accessories such as the radio and ventilation 55 Features and Controls Retained Accessory Power RAP A CAUTION you have power door locks your vehicle has a feature called Retained n manual transmission vehicles Accessory Power RAP With RAP vour turning the key to Lock will lock power door locks electric mirrors power the steering column and result in windows audio system and remote hatch loss of ability to steer the vehicle release will continue to work up to 10 This could cause a collision If you minutes after the ignition key is turned to nee
29. 4 5 and 6 the same way you do for 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal you press the accelerator pedal To 5top 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 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 If you shift from 6 into R the shift lever must be first placed in the Neutral position centered between 2 and 3 prior to shifting into R Your six speed manual transmission has feature that allows you to safely shift into R Reverse while the vehicle is rolling at less than 5 mph You will be locked out if you try to shift into R Reverse while your vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph If you have turned your ignition off and wish to park your vehicle in Reverse you will have to move the shift lever quickly to the right crashing through the high load spring and then into gear SKIP SHIFT Skip Shift Light 5 7L LTI Engine When this light comes on you can only shift from 1 First to 4 Fourth gear instead of 1 First to 2 Second gear This helps you to get the best possible fuel economy This light will come on under these conditions The engine coola
30. 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 vou rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with cloth soaked im full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn Cleaning Twin Lift CHT Roof Panels Special care is necessary when cleaning removing and or storing the roof panels Flush with water to remove dust and dirt then dry the panels e Clean the panels with GM Glass Cleaner GM Part Mo 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner Leave the cleaner on the panel for one minute then wipe the panel with a soft lint free cloth Don t use abrasive cleaning materials Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet 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 chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps Don t use
31. in the Index to You should turn the system off if The ASR warning light will come on your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand when you turn the ASR system off When mud ice snow See Rocking Your the system is on this light will come on Vehicle in the Index to let you know if there s a problem with turn the system off press the button your ASR system See ASR System the console near the cigarette lighter The Warning Light in the Index ASR waming light will come on and When this warning light is on the system stay on If the ASR system is limiting will not limit wheel spin Adjust your wheel spin when you press the button the driving accordingly system won t turn off right away It will wait until there s no longer current need to limit wheel spin 129 Your Driving and the Road Steering lower Steering If you lose power 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 Its important to take curves at reasonable speed A lot of 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 ta change its path when you turn the front wheels I
32. 174 1 Don t try to put wheel cover on your Wheel covers won t fit on your com pact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Replace the jack wheel wrench and flat tire using the storage instructions When you replace the trim panel be sure to tuck it under the weatherstrip 1 Trim Panel Holt Cover Jack Wing Nut Adapter Compact Spare Tire Full Size Tire Carpet Flap 10 Tire Storage Bolt oO 175 Problems on the Road CAUTION Storing jack a tire or ter equip NOTICE If the compact spare is used as a rear tire do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h Damage to the rear axle may occur if the compact spare 15 driven faster than 50 mph 80 km h 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 com spare This speed limitation does not apply when the compact spare is used as front tire Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new 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 The compact spare is made to perf
33. Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in P Park and your parking brake 15 firmly set before vou leave it After you ve moved the shift lever inta the P Park position hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into P Park Torque Lock auroMATiC TRANSMISSION If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into Park properly before you leave the driver s scat To find out how see Shifting Into P Park in the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of P Park BEFORE you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of P Park Shifting out of P Park shift lever button and move the shit Parking Your Vehicle AUTOMATIC
34. If these limits must be exceeded then the rear wheels have to be supported on a dolly 154 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 Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Never use hooks They will damage drivetrain and suspension components Front Towing Hook Ups Attach T hook chains to slots in frame rearward of front wheels on both sides NOTICE Do not attach winch cables or T hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots NOTICE Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage vehicle Damage can occur vehicle to eround or vehicle to wheel lift equipment contact help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is abiained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment NOTICE Attach separate safety chain around outboard end of each lower control arm Do not tow with sling type equip ment or fascia fog light damage will occur NOTICE Take care not to damage the brake pipes and hoses or the ABS
35. Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seri ously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt outlet If the won t reach use heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 After you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the weather the kind of ail you have list everything here we ask that you and some other things Instead of trying to contact Chevrolet dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area 59 Features and Controls Automatic Transmission There are several different positions for your shift lever e P Park This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily Ensure the shift lever is fully in F Park range before starting the engine Your Chevrolet has a brake transmission shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P Park when the ignition key is in the Run po
36. is pressed again within five seconds the passenger door will also unlock doors will lock when DOOR is pressed The hatch will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is pressed but only when the ignition switch is not in Run and the transmission is in Park if you have an automatic transmission If you have manual transmission the parking brake must he set The system will turn on the interior lights for about 40 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned to Run when you unlock the doors or hatch The interior lights will come on for about two seconds when you lock the doors Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter 15 coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can he purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitters must also be matched Once the new transmitter 15 coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle 49 Features and Controls You can match a transmitter to as many erent as own norel Motors offers several different models af these systems on their vehicles Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it JU
37. warranty or Wer recall liability prier to the Services following Schedules and completion of vehicle useful life General diveret urges uar alf eeconmmended Every AU CU milies fam matengano services be performed at the Rew Arle Fluid Chunge For Vehickes indicated intervals aed the maintenance he Towing Trailers or for Vehicles with See 7 Explunaton of Scheduled Maiabenance recoded in Necnon E Maintenance Record Limited Slip Differentials Services following Schedules 1 and IL 240 The services shown in this schedule up to miles 80 O00 km should be performed 4 000 miles RO OO0 km at the same intervals MILES 000 PE 241 Maintenance Schedule Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Cont Schedule ll Follow Schedule ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in An Emission Service The Environmental Prorecrion Agency oor the California Air Resourcesy Board has determined that the failure to perform this nuranemance ineo wil aat the emission warranty or limit recall Uabiliry prior to the completion af vehicle uxefu life General Motors however urges that al recommended maintenance xervicex be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Section E Maintenance Record 242 WHEN TO PERFORM Miles alameters
38. 199 Spare Tire Pressure Compact Spare 60 psi 420 kPa See Page 176 WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute tor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE
39. 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 They help prevent If you have P245 50ZR 16 size tires they must roll in a certain direction for the best Tire Inspection and Rotation leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture To make your tires last longer have them overall performance The direction is inspected and rotated at the mileages shown by an arrow on both sidewalls recommended in the Maintenance Because these tires are directional they Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance should be rotated as shown in the Services in the Index example above These tires should only If you don t have P245 SOZR 16 size tires be moved from front to rear and rear 10 use the rotation pattern shown above for front on the same side of the vehicle your size tires After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index 216 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 W
40. 93 C To check transmission fluid hot Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 10 C If it s colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in D Third Gear until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes Then follow the hot check procedures To check transmission fluid cold cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 507 10 C or more If colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during a cold check you must perform a hot check before adding fluid This will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level To check the fluid hot or cold Park your vehicle on a level place 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 minutes or more AL L3 jode 54 Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel STL LT Code F 2 Push it back in all the way wait t
41. Cleaning Controls Compact Dises 121 eru erae teria 221 Air Conditioner Safety 223 Glass 223 2 BU Cassette And Compact Disc Inside of Your Chevrolet 221 108 SHARE BT Instrument Panel Top of 222 Features and eoe eee 45 Cassette Tape Player AM FM LETS AMISSIS SA 222 ERR 108 Stereo with EP VE E 113 Outside of Your Chevrolet ERAI 223 Main Light 80 Cassette Tape Player Problems Special 222 Remote Lock 49 Care of Your 5 244640 eee ees 120 TRUM PETIT c Y 12 Chains 220 Twin Lift Off Roof Panels 223 Convertible Top 101 Changing a Flat 167 227 Installing the Boot Cover EX em 102 Check Gages Light 100 Windshield and Wiper Blades 223 To LG WOE 101 Checking Things under the Hood 184 Clock Setting the H2 103 Checking Your Restraint Systems 43 Close Out 1 88 Convex Outside Mirror 82 Chemical Paint Spotting 225 Clutch Hydraulic NEUE 197 Coolant Chevrolet Geo Roadside Comfort Controls
42. General Motors 260 Reporting to the Canadian Government 360 Reporting to the United States OGovernmnenl 259 Warnings and Symbols 7 Schedule Maintenance 237 Scheduled Maintenance Services wv 240 Scheduled Maintenance Services Explanation Of 244 Seats And Restraint Systems And Seat Controls 12 Seats Four Way Manual 12 Manual Front 12 SiR Way Power eee eee 13 Seatback Latches Front 14 Seatback Folding Rear 15 seatback Reclining Front 13 Securing Child Restraint Rear Seat oS see E T a7 Right Front 39 GUIDE 180 ind Appearance Care 179 Engine Soon Light 98 Parts Identification Label 227 Publications 262 Publications Ordering Information 2202212225272 zz 264 Work Doing Your Own Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped SEE WORN LL esu ror tror DeC E Settmg the Clock 113 Sheet Metal Damage 225 SMI Shifting into P Park 67 Shifting out of P Park 69 Six Way Power 13 32 Skip shit Light 64 Smaller Children and Babies Safety 34 snow or Ice Driving on 140 Spare Tire Compact V6 Speakers Adjusting the AM FM Stereo with Casse
43. If your trailer weighs more than 1 000 pounds 450 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all 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 a good deal longer and not nearly so 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 During your trip check occasionally 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 situati
44. Most trips are through dusty places If none of them is true change the oil pouring it on the ground into sewers ihe Index every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 into streams or bodies of water Instead months whichever comes first Change recycle by taking it to place that the filter at the first oil change and at collects used oil If you have a problem every other oil change after that properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block recycling center for help Heater An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather 18 C or colder If vour vehicle has this option see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index 191 Service and Appearance Care NOTICE If 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 air cleaner in place when you re driving SIL LTI Code Air Filter Replacement To remove the air filter CAUTION 1 Remove the two plastic pins by pulling them straight up 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
45. Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty af approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting e 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 your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to Cause vo po cancel your p ss need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity TER 132 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
46. Park 101 Features and Controls a manual transmission into R Reverse The ignition must he in the ACC or Run position Lower both sun visors NOTICE Don t lower the top if it is damp or wel When the top is down trapped waler can cause stains mildew and damage to the inside of your vehicle Be sure to dry off the top before you d Be sure no one or nothing is on or Meer it NOTICE around the top Push and hold DOWN or W on the convertible Before lowering the convertible top top switch The switch is below into the storage area be sure there your cigarette lighter The top will NOTICE are no objects in the way of the automatically lower into the storage folded stored top The weight of area stored top on items in the storage area will cause the convertible top Installing the Boot Cover back glass ro break After lowering the convertible top you may want to install the boot cover The 2 Unlock the front of the convertible top three piece boot cover is stored in bag by pushing on the smaller part of the in the trunk latch then pulling down on the larger pari of rhe latch Be sure the hook on the latch that attaches into the hole at the windshield releases It is nor recommended to lower the top if the vehicle is out in cold weather 0 F 18 C or lower 102 To Raise Your Convertible Top 1 Park on a level surface Set the parking brake firmly If you h
47. Purge Solenoid Exhaust Gas Recirculation Low Coolant Relay Reverse Lockout Solenoid 10 Amp 230 7 Air Injection Pump Assembly Air Pump Relay 20 Amp B Not Used 9 Fuel Injectors 7 5 Amp 10 Fuel Injectors 7 5 Amp 11 VIN Engine Code 5 Camshaft Position Sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor Electronic Igninon Module 10 Amp VIN Engine Code P Ignition Coil Ignition Coil Driver 10 Amp 12 Air Conditioning Compressor Relay Cruise Control Switches and Module 20 Amp Relays B Air Conditioning Compressor C Anti Lock Brake System D Primary Coolant Fan Driver Side E Air Pump F Secondary Coolant Fan Passenger Side G ASR H Fog Lamps J Not Used m Replacement Bulbs RERO RE APT CI RT IE REA TEE ECT CIE TOI IT UE E 194 Automatic Transmission Indicator ese PENATES 73 BORG E S cenit sea eee quaa se DOE uU I LEE 1141 Center High Mounted eon aad Wig KEW AUR E A E eae 92 EE Rex RR ES TP a ee TIR E ea N ped 161 CURIE eorr kac AIRES C8 998 ee ere Tie te ee 194 DNI re Ee wawa lies ker dg ia Rl Qua ep cn Nt 906 Door Courtesy ar LEER ENTIA pl dre bre ETE 74 Fog EROR EROR eso co y c E CIE OO Ron BRS Front Parking and Turn Signal Re Se er re Te
48. Reservoir 2 Engine Coolant Reservoir B Power Steering Reservoir J Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Windshield Washer Reservoir 4 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 10 Engine Fans equipped 11 Clutch Fluid Reservoir if equipped 5 Air Cleaner 186 LOW OIL L32 S 87L LTI Cede P Engine Oil oem Us good i to check your engi i off ine and give the oil a few If the LOW OIL light on the instrument It s a good dea to e eck your engine oil Turn off the engine and give the oll a fe i every time you get fuel order to get an minutes to drain back into the oil pan If panel comes on it means you need to i eR ee ee ape accurate reading the oil must be warm you don t the oil dipstick might not show check your engine oil level right away For more information see Low Oil Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder and the vehicle must be on level ground the actual level 187 Service and Appearance Care L32 Code 5 To Check Engine To Check Engine Gil 3 4L 1 32 Code 5 Engine 5 7L LTI Code P Engine When to Add Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a Pull out the dipstick slightly Pinch the IF the oil is ator below the ADD line paper towel or cloth then push it back in end of the dipstick tube as you remove then you ll need to add s il But y all the
49. TRANSMISSION i MANUAL TRANSMISSION li you ever hold the brake pedal down but Belore you get out of your vehicle put ir Chevrolet has brake transmission VoM DA Your C sull can t shift out of P Park try this ADEL aS i S RE your manual transmission in R shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift 1 Turn the key to OFE Reverse and firmly apply the parking from P Park when the ignition is in 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end brake the Run position See Automatic ot Step 4 If your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer Transmission in the Index 3 Shift to N Neutral see Towing a Trailer in the Index m If you cannot shift out of P Park ease Star the vehicle and then shift to the pressure on the shift lever push the drive pear vou want shift lever all the way into P Park and ub release the shift lever button as vou maintain brake application Then press Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can 69 Features and Controls Sx t a E i I T E Engine Exhaust 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 Parking over Thing
50. There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is lo slow down when it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Tum on your low beam headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room abead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index 136 HE IS Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner 15 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 m City Driving One of the higgest 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 a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of rhe 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 and energy See the next section Freeway Driving
51. 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 vou If vou have hlankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything vou can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit 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 behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a 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 You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful CAUTION Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome vou and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially amy that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from t
52. To match transmitters to your vehicle 1 Find the Dara Link Connector DLC It is in the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column 2 Insert one end of a fused jumper into terminal Cr Terminal G is the top terminal on the far right Insert the other end of the fused jumper into terminal A Terminal A is the bottom terminal on the far left You have grounded the program input line You should hear the door locks lock and unlock within one to three seconds transmitter code matched will be stored in both memores until second transmitter When matching transmitters the first is matched This means that the second transmitter will not work until it is matched in step 5 4 Press any button on the first transmitter The door locks should lock and unlock Press button on the second transmitter The door locks should lock and unlock Remove the fused jumper from the DLC The system will not work unless the jumper is removed 7 Check that all the buttons on both transmitters work correctly If the transmitters don t work or if you d rather not match the transmitters yourself see your Chevrolet dealer Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about WO years You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter
53. a hair dryer or heat lamp You could scorch the fabric Wipe with a clean cloth Using 5olvent 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 If you need to use a solvent 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 When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area with an iur hose hair dryer or heat lamp to help prevent cleaning ring See the previous NOTICE 221 Service and Appearance Care Fabric Protection Your Chevrolet has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with Scothgard Fabric Protector 3M product Scotchgard protects fabric by repelling oil and water which are the carriers of most stains Even with this protection you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new Further information on cleaning 15 available hy calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6167 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 e Ca
54. alignment Check for damaged wheels alsa Engine Accessory Drive Belts 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 SERVICE Cooling System Service Drain flush and refill the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to Specification 1825M Keep coolant at the proper mixture as specified See Coolant in the Index This provides proper freeze and boil protection comosion inhibitor level and Maintains proper engine operating temperature Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked swollen or deterior ated 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 cooling system and the pressure cap An Conte Service ITEM NO SERVICE NO 6 Transmission Service For 7 manual transmissions fluid doesn t require changing See Periodic Maintenance Inspections 8 For automatic transmissions change both the fluid and filter every 15 000 miles 25 000 km if the vehicle 15 mainly driven under one or more of these 9 conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C higher In hilly or mountainous terrai
55. 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 bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys and other foreign matter can damage your 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 vour dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of fish damage 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 from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas af the frame should he loosened hefore being flushed Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this far you Chemical Paint Spotting So
56. au LXHHBONS Lor iow race RR R4 87 Manual 12 Sealback Litehes 14 Seatbacks Reclining I3 Towing 154 Fill i vu Eu eue vx 81 Fuel Gage CE EA E A E IC eg 94 Fuels in Foreign Countries 82 Fuse Block Main 229 Fuse Block Underhood 230 Fuses and Circum Breakers 228 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature 97 Engine Oil Pressure 99 PURE he eee peters error E ee 94 Warning Lights and Indicators 93 Gasolines for Cleaner Air 82 Glass 223 CHove BOM vis cece ns ee eee eas GM Participation in Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution eere 250 coeur re os 205 Release Hatch Release Remote 52 Hazard Warning Flashers 148 Headlight 205 Headlight High Low Beam 74 Heater Controls 108 Heater Engine Coolant Block 59 Hen Ss ee Highway Hypnosis Opes piece Hill and Mountain Roads 138 a a e A Sem RI LE Hood Release uari rerien 184 Hood Checking Things under 184 Hook Ups Front Towing 124 Hook Ups Rear Towing 156 IRSE ma How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery T
57. be aimed after repairing the body To replace a headlight Before replacing a headlight that does not light check to make sure that the wiring connector is securely fastened to See Replacement Bulbs in the Index to check the size and type of headlight you need to use before you begin to replace the headlight You must replace a headlight with one that is exactly the same Be careful not to move the aiming screws 1 Remove the head screws at the when you replace the headlight If the end of the aiming ring headlight being replaced was properly aimed the new one will be also if it is properly installed 207 service and Spenden Care 5 Plug the wiring connector into the headlight socket Snap the locking tabs onto the socket 6 Place the new headlight in the headlight assembly The socket must be pointing in the same direction the socket on the burned out bulb was 7 Insert the tabs on the aiming ring into the tabs in the headlight assembly 8 Hold the aiming ring closed insert the screws at the end of the ring Tighten the screws until the aiming ring 2 The aiming ring will swing open 3 Pull the he of the assembly gae Remove aiming ring he Remove he wiring connector fom the caches paste nuts on boh Siegen x x3 top and bottom Do not overtighten aim indicator up Be careful not to locking tabs on the c
58. 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 wilter to enter your vehicle 223 Service and Appearance Care Finish Care Cleaning Your Convertible Top abrasive cleaners on them because you could damage this coating After rinsing Occasional waxing ar mild polishing of thoroughly a wax may be applied your Chevrolet may be necessary to remove residue from the paint Finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials in the Index NOTICE When using an automatic car wash NOTICE If you have aluminum wheels don t set your heating or cooling system to MENT with the fan speed set to Your Chevrolet has basecoatclearcoat the second highest speed This will paint finish The clearcoat gives more prevent high pressure water from depth and gloss to the colored entering around your top hasecoat Always use waxes and polishes use automatic car wash that hard silicon carhide cleaning brushes These brushes can take off the protective coating that are non abrasive and made for Your convertible top should be cleaned basecoat clearcoat paint f
59. havea Mirrors Sass hae EI E problem Turin Lift Off Roof Panels aacra ees BO Storage and Compartments 86 urbi ici dew S IR 89 Ashira and LAghier acne eae ee o Ra 89 Instrument Panel and 1 de m 93 Convertible sanma dA we ee a 102 45 CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons 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 a vehicle with young children 2 46 The ignition keys are for the ignition only The door keys are for the doors and all other locks When a new Camaro is delivered the dealer removes the plugs from the door keys and gives them to the first owner The ignition keys don t have plugs Instead they have bar coded key tags These tags may be removed by your dealer or even before the car is delivered to your dealer Each plug has code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra door keys Keep the plugs in a sale place If you lose vour door keys you ll be able to have new ones made using these pl
60. n 217 CHEME re ERI Changing a Flat 167 Inflation Pressure 215 Inspection and Rotation 216 Temperature Grades 218 Traction Grades 218 Tread Went ose 218 Uniform Quality Grading 218 When It s Time for New 217 Tone Setting the AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape PU cm LEEREN 114 Stereo with Disc PRYOR 17 274 Top Strap Child Restraints Torque Lock Towing A Trailer Front Hoak Ups Rear Hook Ups Your Vehicle Trailer Brakes cede sees Trailer Towing Transmission Automatic Fluid Automatic Fluid Manual Manual Five Speed Manual Six Speed Transmitters Matching to Your Vehicle Remote Lock Control Transportation Courtesy Trip Odometer Trip Before Leaving on a Long Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Signal Headlight Beam Lever Twin Lift Off Roof Panels bos nom op bob on km de bom voro dw Underbody Maintenance Underhood Electrical Center oo Understanding Radio Reception Uniform Tire Quality Grading Used What to Do With 73 225 230 120 218 191 Used Replacement Wheels A 9 Vehicte ON aire ease acces 126 Damage Wamings 7 Dimensions
61. other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc The parking brake is self adjusting and no manual adjustment is required You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your 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 serv iced 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 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 Rear Axle Service Brake System Inspection 250 Section D Recommended Fluids amp Lubricants NOTE Fluids and lubricants identified below name part number or specification may be obtained from your GM Dealer USAGE FLUIDILUBRIGANT Engine Oil API service SH or SG Energy Conserving II oils of the proper viscosity The SH designation may be shown alone ar in combination with others such as SH CD SH 5G CD SG CD etc To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index 50 50 mixture of water preferably distilled and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze GM Part No 1052753 or equivalent conforming
62. pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you tum it Remove the pressure cap 161 Problems on the Road 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to 5 Put the cap back on the coolant up to the base of the filler neck FULL COLD recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off oes 162 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 5 7L LT1 Code P Engine NOTICE The LTI engine Code P has specific radiator fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged 6 Start the engine and let it run until 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any you can feel the upper radiator hose time during this procedure if coolant getting hot Watch out for the engine begins to flow out of the filler neck Fan s reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the 7 By this time the coolant level inside Wi on the pressure cap line up like this the radiator filler neck may be lower lf the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 163 1 You can remove the radiator pressure 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap cap when the cooling system but now push down as you turn including the radiator pressure cap and Remove the pressure cap upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slo
63. 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 Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage Description of problem Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in CANADA have an extensive ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Program accessible from anywhere in 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 W 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 1994 Chevrolet Geo passenger car and light duty trucks Courtesy Transportation includes e One way SHUTTLE RIDE for any warranty repair completed during the same day Upto 530 maximum daily VEHICLE RENTAL allowance
64. rre nm CER GERE VIN Engine Code P Deeded aa Waa ee Compression Ratio VIN Engine Code S prec ne pele rhe na dore eren eoa AT PL ris er sce eee ont ewe Teig er Mesi vn ure sucer Firing Order VIN Engine Code 8 bra e IV EE DAR EXER CES Me rp 1 2 3 4 5 6 VIN Busme Code P ee arene ace te ince step 4 1 3 65 5 7 2 oe 232 Replacement Parts Air Cleaner mesa Ue ee 1164 EE te 75 60 Engine Oil Filter MIN Engine Code E bees ER da qu irai PF47 WIN Engine Code ex era i ee CERES RU s PF25 Fus BEI TES PCV Valve VIN Engine Code 8 RC CREDO es VIN Engine Code P qe eia cen Mer Radiator PEGE CPUS CP Tea a E ered mens RC24 Spark Plug VIN Engine Code 8 ess ess SRASTSK 0 045 Gap VIN Engine Code P ILIO RASLTSP 0 050 Gap Thermostat Temperature Specification I80 F 82 C Wheel Nuts Wheel Nut Torque IXBHILCEG e EE IG SEU EH 100 Ib ft 140 Nem Service and Appearance Care Capacit
65. service center do these jobs 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 later in this manual See Service Publications in the Index Section B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should checked whenever 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 Chevrolet dealers 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 vour vehicle Whenever any maintenance 15 performed be surc to write 1t 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 be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs Using Your Maintenance Schedules This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them Your Chevrolet dealer knows your
66. signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror 15 convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you 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 brake lights are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to tum If you re being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can case a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts 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 driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In skid driver can lose control af 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 possible The three types of skids correspond to your Chevrolet s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or comering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose comering force And in the acceleration skid too
67. stains use a mild solution of 10 isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and 90 water Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furntiure polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If 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 through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Z CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In 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 No 1050427 or liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tabacco 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
68. start the vehicle The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake Fog Lights Option Use your fog lights for better vision in foggy or misty conditions Your parking lights must be on or your fog lights won t work To turn the fog lights on push the switch above Push the bottom of the switch to turn the fog lights off A light on the switch will come on when the fog lights are on Fog lights will go off whenever your high beams came on When the high beams go off the fog lights will come on again m Interior Lights Courtesy Lights When any door 15 opened several interior lights go on These lights are courtesy lights They make it easier for you t enter and leave your vehicle Courtesy lights include the dome light and other lights throughout the interior of your vehicle Front Map Lights Your inside rearview mirror includes two map lights Each light has its own switch Use the switch closest to the light to turn it The lights will also go on when door 18 opened 81 Features and Controls Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex convex m rror s surlace is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat N CAUTION If you aren t used to a convex mirror you can hit another vehicle con vex mirror can make things like m Mirrors Electric Mirror Control Option other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sh
69. the band to OFF Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Headlight High Low Beam Windshield Wipers To change the headlights from low beam You control the windshield wipers by to high or high to low pull the turn signal turning the band with the wiper symbol lever all the way toward you Then on it release it When the high beams single wiping cycle turn the band to this blue light on the instrument panel MIST Hold it there until the wipers also will be start then let go The wipers will after one cycle If you want more cycles hold the band MIST longer You can set the wiper speed for a long short delay between wipes This can very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay 1748 N CAUTION In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield 15 warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking vour vision 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 Wi
70. the engine does not start and the SECURITY light stays on when You try to start the vehicle the key may be dirty or wet Turn the ignition off Clean and dry the key Wait about three minutes and try again The security light will remain on during this time If the starter still won t work and the kew appears to be clean and dry wait about three minutes and try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuses see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the other key vour vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first ignition key may be faulty See your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service the 55 If you accidentally use key that has damaged or missing resistor pellet the starter won t work and the security light will flash But you don t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key See your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service the 55 to have a new key made If you re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on you will able to restart your engine if you turn it off Your PASS Key ll system however is not working properly and must be serviced by your Chevrolet dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key Il system If you lose or damage PASS Key Il ignition key see your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service PAS
71. to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player The longer side with the tape visible gaes in first If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound it may not be in squarely Press STOP EJECT to remove the tape and start over Once the tape is playing use the upper and lower knobs just as you do for the radio The arrows show which side of the tape is playing Press or to rapidly rewind or advance the tape Press STOP EJECT half way to stop the tape Automatic Program Search When you push APS you can go to the beginning of a new selection To go forward to the beginning of the next selection press To go back to the beginning of the current selection press 4 Push 4 again to go to the beginning of the previous selection Program Press the upper knob on your system to switch from one side of the tape to the other or to stop the tape from searching Your cassette tape player can play continuously because the player has an auto reverse feature Eject Press STOP EJECT fully to remove the tape or stop the tape and switch to the radio CrO Delco Bose System The button lets you set the system for the type of cassette being used If vou are using chrome or metal tapes push CrO in If you are using standard tapes make sure is out Noise Reduction Delco Bose System Your sound syste
72. to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery goes to heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 191 Problems on the Road 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead 45 cm away from the dead battery battery Towing Your Vehicle bul not near engine parts that move If it won t start after a few tries it Try to have GM dealer or professional The electrical connection is just as probably needs service towing service tow your Chevrolet The usual towing equipment is a sling type A or wheel lift B or car carrier C tow truck good there but the chance of sparks 12 3 u getting back to the battery is much Remove the cables in reverse order less to prevent electrical shorting Take care that thev don t touch each other 10 Now start the vehicle with the good or any other metal If your vehicle has been changed or battery and run the engine for a modified since it was factory new by Heavy Metal Engine Part 5 while adding aftermarket items like fog lamps B Good Battery acro skirting or special tires and wheels C Dead Battery these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Betore you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers 152 When you call tell the t
73. 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 lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Content BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things How much alcohol is in the drink The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 pound 82 kg person who drinks three 1 2 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC hy drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka It s the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three double 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 DO 123 D 1 xm HB PONE The law in most U S states sets the legal limit at BAC of 0 10 percent In Canada the limit is 0 08 percent and in some other co
74. trunk and find the tab along the left side trim panel Lift up the tab and turm the valve clockwise to release the hydraulic pressure Turn the ignition key to the LOCK positon You can now raise or lower your top manually Be sure to close the valve after installing your top so you can raise or lower it electronically later 105 Notes Part 3 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems Comfort Controls i i Ea e reis Heater Controls i rele cour 5 Heating PITA i i e T 108 Bi Level Heating x4 2 i 109 Ventilation i i i s 109 Defogging and Defrosting w inzows sis 109 this part you ll find out how to Air Conditioner Controls i vee operate the comfort control Coaling Veit imt enne eene rese systems and audio systems Rear Window Defogg ger aes 11 offered with your Chevrolet Be low Through Ventilation System HEADERS ES S Ulo agua ara 112 sure to read about the particular Setting the Clock 13 system supplied with your AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player cos vehicle AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player ere ere TER CC Understanding Radio Reception T oe 120 Care of Your Cassette Tape CC eR NER EURO RE Rie TE NE Care of Your Compact Discs
75. turned to Run or Safety belts are for everyone Start chime will come on for about 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 m 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 nding in your Chevrolet see the section after this one called Children Follow First you ll want to know which restraint Lap Shoulder Belt those 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 TT 1 Close and lock the door Driver Position SERA HE 2 Adjust the seat see how see This section describes the driver s Seats in the Index so you can sit up restraint system 21 Seats and Restraint Systems 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure f the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buck
76. use store the sunshades in their storage area in the rear of the vehicle and make sure the close out panel is in its closed upright position When you have the T tops off and in their storage slots store the sunshades on the T tops in their installed position B6 B Storage and Compartments Glove Box To open the glove box lift up on the lever Use your door key to lock and unlack it The glove box has a light Map Pocket Each door has a map pocket J 22221222 gr x d O SSS Front Console Cassette and Compact Disc Storage If you have a compact disc player you To use the storage area pull up on the You have a storage area for cassette tapes WIN have rage area for compact discs in your console front end of the console There is a cupholder and light and may he a coinholder in the console Br Features and Controls When carrying large or heavy items it is Close Out Panel a good idea to open the panel and place The close out panel can be closed for the items in the rear area To block out glare you can swing down hidden storage in the rear area of your the visors You can also swing them to the vehicle side The elastic bands on your visor remove the claose out panel A CAUTION provide exira str for maps Tr papers 1 Close the panel If the close out panel is not closed and resting on the trim B Sun Visors An impr
77. vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it If you zo to your dealer for your service needs ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts These schedules are for vehicles that passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Tire Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use recommended unleaded fuel See Fuel in the 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 1 Is any one of these true for your vehicle Most trips are less than 4 miles 6 Most trips are less than 10 miles 16 km when outside temperarures are helow freezing The engine is at low speed most of the time as in door to door delivery or in stop and go traffic You operate your vehicle in dusty areas You tow a trailer If any one or more of these is true for your driving follow Schedule 1 Schedule I Follow Schedule II only if none of the above conditions 15 true Maintenance Schedule Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule Follo WHAT TO SERVICE WHEN PERFORM Are 0 See Explanation of Scheduled Miles kilometers or Months ai flowing condi
78. way Remove it again keeping the the dipstick to wipe the oil from it Then ut STU SU in must use the right kind This section lower and check the level push it all the way back in Now remove explains what kind of oil to use For it without pinching the tube keeping the prankease capacity see Capacities and tip lower Specifications in the Index 188 NOTICE Don t add too much oil IF your engine has much oil that the oil level gets ubove the cross hatched area that shows the praper operating range your engine could be damaged eh rence What Kind of Oil to Use Beginning midyear 1993 oils of the proper quality for your vehicle willbe identified with this new starburst symbol The starburst symbol indicates that the oil has been certified hy the American Petroleum Institute and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine Just it enough to put the level some where in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through 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 189 Service and Appearance Care Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade Engine Oils For best fuel economy and cold starting select the lowest SAE viscosity grade oil for the e
79. your parking brake and then shift to P Park or R Reverse for a manual transmission 5 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 Stan 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 transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant 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 hefore you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight 5 Problems on the Road yout find what todo jump Saring lI MS about some problems that can towing Nablidk cos dose B occur on the road Engine Overheating EST L If You re Stuck In Sand Mud
80. Chevrolet dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading 196 can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system starting a fire Be sure to gel an accurate reading if you check your transmission fTuid Check the fluid level only when your engine 15 the vehicle is parked on level place and the transmission is coal enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case Then follow these steps 2 Check that the lubricant level is up t the bottom of the filler plug hole 3 If the fluid level is good install the plug 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 of 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 the filler plug hole Install the filler plug Be sure the plug is fully seated Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch in your vehicle is self adjusting The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fuid It isn ta good idea to top off your clutch fluid Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid loss i
81. Control Module 13 Brightness Control 5 Amp PASS Key II Decoder Module 14 Windshield Wiper Washer Pump Relay 15 Amp 25 Amp 9 9 Light Cruise Release 15 Power Windows Convertible Switch Hazard Flasher 20 Amp Top Switch 30 Amp Circuit 7 Power Door Locks Power Mirrors Breaker Hatch Release 15 Amp 16 Diagnostic Energy Reserve B Audio Alarm Module Bose Module 3 Amp Relay Courtesy Lights Console 17 Radio 15 Compartment Glove Box Dome Trunk Rear Courtesy Rearview Mirror and Radio 15 Amp Main Fuse Block 9 Audio Alarm Module Daytime Running Lights Module Canada ii ripe des Diagnostic Energy Reserve Ls d Module Instrument Cluster 2 Backup Lights Daytime Running Remote Lock Control Module Lights Module Canada Turn 10 Amp Flasher 20 Amp HVAC Selector Switch Heater Air Conditioner Rear Defagger 25 Amp 4 Powertrain Control Module Instrument Cluster PASS Key ll Decoder Module 10 Amp 10 Exterior Lighting 20 Amp 11 Cigarette Lighter Horn Relay 25 Amp 12 Power Seats Rear Defogger 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Service and Appearance Care Underhood Electrical Center Fuses 1 Electronic Brake Control Module 5 Amp 2 Fog Lamps 20 Amp 3 Not Used 4 Not Used 5 Anti Lock Brake System 5 Amp amp Coolant Fan Relays EVAP Canister
82. Goodwrench ail in Canada GM Engine meets all the requirements for your vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your Chevrolet dealer is ready to advise if you think something should added When to Change Engine What to Do with Used Oil See if any one of these is true for you Did you know that used engine oil e Most trips are less than 4 miles contains elements that may be unhealthy 6 km for your skin and could even cause cancer let used oil stay on your NE below freezing outside sod most very long Clean your skin and trips are ess than 10 miles 16 km nails with soap and water or a good hand The engine is at low speed most of the cleaner Wash or properly throw away time as in door to door delivery or in clothing or rags containing used engine stop and go traffic oil See the manufacturer s warnings You tow a trailer often about the use and disposal of oil products If ano f these is true f Used oil can be a real threat to the amy en af ese is me for 7 rol rre 1f you change your own oi Air Cleaner ney 3 000 pus 5 000 kno be sure to drain all free flowing oil from Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to e gris the filter before disposal Don t ever determine when to tenlace the air filler 3 months whichever comes first dispose of oil by putting it in the trash Son s in m AAL 1 32 Code 5
83. Ice or Snow E 147 Problems on the Road 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 signal lights will flash on and off 148 Press the button in to make your front and rear tum signal lights Mash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers pull out on the callar When the hazard warning flashers are on vour turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side af the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Ignoring these steps could result in Chevrolet and the bad grounding costly damage to your vehicle that could damage the electrical systems wouldn t be covered by your war ranty m Jump Starting NOTICE If your battery has run down you may E want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Chevrolet But lease follow the steps below to do it ERU neces Turn off the ignition on both vehicles T 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 Trying to start your Chevrolet by pushing or pul
84. Keep tines 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 See Inflation Tire Pressure in this section for inflation pressure adjustment for higher speed driving 2714 Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the driver s door 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 If your vehicle is equipped with P245 50ZR 16 tires and you ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph 160 km h where it is legal raise the cold inflation pressure of each tire t 35 psi 240 kPa When you end this very high speed driving reduce the cold inflation pressures to those listed on the Tire Loading Information label NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right Its not If vour 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 215 Service and Appearance Care When to Check Check your tires once month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi
85. LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered the Beuer Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or leuse a GM vehicle If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure you may contact BAB using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB AUTO LINE Couneil of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 file a claim you will be asked to provide your name and address your vehicle identification number VIN and a statement of the nature of your complaint Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage and other factors We prefer vou utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE but vou may contact the at any time The will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary berween you and Chevrolet Vf 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 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 u
86. NS 184 Roadside Assistance Canadian 261 Reminder Light Safety 20 Roadside Assistance Chevrolet 260 Rasiaor Pressure Cap 200 Reminder Lights On 80 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get Radiator How to Add Coolant Remote Hatch Release 52 Hut 77 MG IDEST 161 163 Remote Lock Control 49 Roof Panels Twin Lift OfF 83 Radio Reception Understanding 120 Replacement Rotation Tie 216 Radia To Play the Alt Dlfet 92 Running Lights Daytime zd XE a0 AM PM Stereo with Cassette Battery Remote Lock Control 50 Running Your Engine while Tape PIAyer musa Bulbs Part Numbers 231 You re Parked oll 71 AM FM Stereo with at ia Bulbs 205 Dist ma ea 116 FUME 272 5 afety Belts PETI ES TIT es T C EI 21 Air Bag System 26 ae 223 ERIS 34 EXIGIT 43 How to Wear Properly a ree 21 Lap Shoulder 21 Larger Children 42 Questions People Ask 19 Reminder Light 20 Replacing after a Crash 44 Smaller Children and Babies 34 They re for Everyone 16 Use during Pregnancy Al Why They 17 safety Defects Reporting to
87. S Key II to have new key made In an emergency call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program on 1 800 1 800 243 8872 m New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern Chevrolet doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make f ull throtrle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or 50 During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time vou get new brake linings Ignition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch you can turn the switch ro five positions Ace Position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories Press in the ignition switch s you turn the top of it toward you LOCK B The only position in which you can remove the key This locks your steering wheel ignition and automatic Iransmission If you have an automatic transmission the ignition switch can t be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is in the PU Park position C Unlocks the steering wheel ignition and automatic transmission but does
88. Schedule occae I 438 Schedule 1 ERIS SSH SEPT RETE PPP 240 Schedule I eei key ed Cv Uu rer ME This part covers the Explanation ol Scheduled Mi ince Service ES ia maintenance required for your B Owner Checks and Services 02 2 0 00 cee eee nes 246 Chevrolet Your vehicle needs 3 x ieli Kk REESE Rp TERT x4 Spr mee i iiu A v kar ur Rd Seti dopondabity and At Least Twice a Year Ww Cei Re er CE RD At Least Year EE E eR EA emission control performance C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Sd eve al RE TE E ue sal 249 D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants N E Maintenance Record Pata dA Wile Protection Pla Have you hase ad the GM Protection Plan The Plan supplements your new car warranties FOL GM dealer for details 237 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
89. acing isn t covered by your warranty p Automatic Overdrive This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 56 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power e D Third Gear This is like D but vou never go into Overdrive Here are some times you might choose D instead of When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill 61 Features and Controls e 2 Gear This position gives you more power but NOTICE lower fuel economy You can use 27 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If your rear wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against solid object You could damage your transmission Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the n transmission Use your brakes or m Manual Transmission shift into P Park to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Five Speed This is your shift pattern Here s
90. al 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 m MFO BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GAWE 01 81 571308 GAWR 250318 D E n The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR 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 load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 100 pounds 45 kg in your rear area CAUTION Do not load your vehicle heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAW Ks If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could causc you to lose contral Also loading 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 you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they 1 keep going 213 Service and Appearance C
91. alian NOTE TI CUSTOMERS ane Mang FT map checks payables m LES lunc Tre plage plus sa LES Mancina Charge In a later dalu 1 00 TH2 4158 Mw farther iniummalion Requests ke printed Franch ahouid Canadian Gener Moor Oriara cannot be with poor mathair Ag apply Haase miga acequals liter for postal service 264 1994 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The folowing publications covering tte operation and servicing af your vehicle can be purchased by filing eut the Senece Publications Onder Farm nus book amd mailing it wrth your check money oder or credit card information to Helm Incerporated address listed below CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Product Service Publications PSP s ane bulletins letters and artes published for trained dealer service personnel See Service Publica lions listed previously in this Section A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model year The indexes lisl all PSP s published by Chevrolet in the model year PSP index Year Form Number Price 1994 94 Free 1993 P amp SPIL83 Free 1990 92 PSPI 90 92 Freg PSP Bound Bulletin Book Complete Year Bulletins Year Description Form Number Price 1881 Al
92. and Audio Systems To Play the Next Selection Press NEXT to hear the next track now instead of waiting until the present track is finished If you press and hold this button or press it more than once the disc will advance further To Replay the Current Selection Press PREV to hear a track again you press and hold this button or press it more than once the disc will return to previous tracks Keverse Press and hold REV to rapidly return to a favorite passage Release it to play the passage Fast Forward Press and hold FWD to quickly advance within a track Release it to resume playing 118 Scan Press SCAN to listen to each track for about 10 seconds Press RDM or SCAN to stop the scanning Compression Press COMP to make loud and soft passages more nearly equal in volume Random Press RDM to hear a random selection of tracks To Stop the Disc Player the power off or turn the ignition key off The disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where stopped Press ST PL to stop playing the disc and switch to radio Press ST PLA to restart the disc at the point where it stopped Press EJCT to eject the disc and the radio will play The disc will start playing at track 1 when you reinsert it Theft Deterrent Feature Deloo Loe is a security feature for the compact disc player It can be used or ignored If ig
93. ank 160 How to Add Coolant to the 161 163 Hydraulic Clutch 197 Hydroplaning 135 Hypnosis Highway 138 Daeuification Number Vehicle 227 Identification 227 Tire Goes Flat 166 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud lee Moe nt RAE UI RA LUST 177 Ignition Switch 55 Inflatable Restraint System supplemental 2b Inflation Inside Day Night Rearview ala si a A Instrument Cluster Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Cleaning the of Interior Lights Jf nip starting T K ey Release ET TIER TO La Service Parts Identification Lane Change Indicator Turn Signal and Lap Shoulder Belt Safety Belts Larger Children Safety Belts Latches Front Seatback Leaving Your Vehicle Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running Lighter Ashtray and Lighter Cigarette Lights Anti Lock Brake Sit Warning ASR Tire Pressure Wo4 wow bog et r Ej cR a db Boxed 4E 4E 9 A d R au ab s a 4 2 m 4 T cw 5 Lights Brake System Warning 4 ain Fuse Bl
94. anol 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 cosolvents and corrosion prevent ers in this fuel help avoid these problems 182 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 doing 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 you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasoline suppliers 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 been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuels in Foreign Countries If y
95. are CAUTION uen Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sud We don t make tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a den stop or turn or in a crash leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Chevrolet lf your spare tire is different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of rhese manufacturers Put things in the rear area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index 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 tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole
96. arply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The electric mirror control is on rhe driver s door To adjust either mirror tum the switch to LEFT or RIGHT Then use the joystick to adjust the mirror Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror An inside rearview mirror is attached to your windshield The mirror has pivots so that vou can adjust it up and down or side to side The control only works when the ignition switeh is in Run or Acc or when You can adjust the mirror for day or might driving Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare Push the tab for daytime driving Manual Adjust Mirror Adjust the passenger side outside mirror by hand so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you arc sitting ina comfortable driving position 82 Manual Remote Control Mirror Adjust the driver side outside mirror with the lever an the door Adjust the mirror so that you can just sec the side of your vehicle when you are sitting imn comfortable driving position is present See Retained Accessory Power in the Index m Twin Lift Off Roof Panels If you have this option you can remove one or both lift off roof panels CAUTION Don t try to remove the T top panels Ls is mene The door key unlocks the panels The Then push up on the release handle to
97. ave an automatic transmission shift into P Park If you have manual transmission shift into R Reverse The ignition must be in the ACC or Run position Then lower both sun visars and lawer both windows least three inches If the boot cover is in place it must be removed first 1 Open the trunk and remove the two 3 Install middle section of cover side covers from the storage bag sliding tabs into slots on right side 2 Install the two side covers by cover Lower cover and engage latch engaging the tab into the front seatbelt 4 Close the trunk cover Lower covers onto vehicle 103 Features and Controls 2 Open the trunk Remove the middle 3 Remove the two side pieces of the 4 Store each picce of the cover in its piece of the cover by pushing in on boot cover by lifting rear of cover und separate compartment in the storage the latch and lifting up on the cover sliding them out of their slots bag store in the trunk and close the trunk 104 5 Push and hold UP or A on the convertihle top switch 6 Pull down on the latches and align If your vehicle suffers a power loss such hooks with holes Push forward on the as dead battery you can still raise the larger part of the latch until it clicks top manually by rotating the valve in the Do not force the latch IF it is hard left side of the trunk lock the top is not properly aligned Open the
98. ay is near your cupholder NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that Don t held a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you 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 burn into your ashtray lf you do cig element arettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing dam Features and Controls Instrument Panel 1 2 3 4 T 8 LL Upper Air Vent Main Light Control Side Upper Air Vent Instrument Cluster Comfort Controls Audio System Side Window Defogger Vent GloveBox 9 Remote Hatch Release 10 Cassette Tape Storage 11 Shift Lever 12 Parking Brake Lever 13 Cupholder 14 Storage Console and Compact Disc storage if equipped Acceleration Slip Regulation Switch if equipped 15 16 17 18 18 20 21 22 Ashtray and Coinholder with Mat Automatic Transmission Cigarette Lighter Horn Rear Window Defogger Switch Fog Lamp Switch if equipped Convertible Top Switch if equipped Ashtray Manual Transmission 91 m Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you have left and many other things you Il need to know to drive safely and economically daba ML VP
99. 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 racks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action m Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your Chevrolet in good shape for winter Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct 138 Your Driving and the Road Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those 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 You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include small bag of sand piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap hags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 140 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 lea
100. can obtain the hardware kit Ut Ihe restraint on fhe seat ow and install it for you or you may install it the the cue yourself using the instructions provided 2 Secure the child in the child restraint with the kit as the instructions say Use the tether hardware kit available from Pick up the latch plate and run the lap the dealer The hardware and installation and shoulder portions of the vehicle s instructions were specifically designed for safety belt through or around the this vehicle restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed Seats and Restraint Systems 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the 6 Push and pull the child restraint in button is positioned so you would be shoulder belt while you push down different directions to be sure it 15 able to unbuckle the safety helt child restraint secure quickly if you ever had to To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 38 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Your vehicle has a right front passenger s air bag NEVER put rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why N CAUTION rear facing child res
101. cle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Br Features and Controls To start your V3 engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to Start When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as our engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in Start 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 li it doesn t start within 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while you hold the ignition key in Start When the engine starts let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about 15 seconds between cach try to help avoid draining your battery 98 When starting your engine in very cold weather below or 18 C do this 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to Start and hold it there When the engine starts let go af the key Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed if you have to until your engine has run for a while 2 f your engine still won t start 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 second
102. d 183 Service and Appearance Care CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan a Then go to the front of the vehicle and Checking Things under pull on the hood release the Hood Lift the hood Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle 184 H4 e ead AAL LAZ Code When you open the hood you ll see 6 Oil Fill Cap 1 Battery 7 Brake Fluid Reservoir 2 Engine Coolant Reservoir B Power Steering Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Windshield Washer Reservoir 4 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 10 Engine Fan if equipped 11 Clutch Fluid Reservoir if equipped 5 Air Cleaner 185 Service and Appearance Care CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot un engine parts and start a fire These pr include liquids like gasoline oil 723 3 coolant brake fluid windshield RA I TA washer and other fluids and plastic 8 e or rubber You or others could be LS burned Be careful not to drop or eon spill things that will burn onto a hot al LI Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly EFL LTI Code When you open hood you ll see 5 Oil Fill Cap 1 Battery 7 Brake Fluid
103. d damage the transmission Shift ta P Park only when your vehicle is stopped Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in neutral Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine Your vehicle won t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that s a safety feature To start your V6 engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to Start When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds ar a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 f your engine 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 same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine 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 your engine might not perform properly Tf you ever have to have your vehi
104. d to turn the engine off while the Off and neither door is opened vehicle is moving the key only If a door is apened the audio system and to Off Don t press the key release f power windows will shut off The power button while the vehicle is moving f door locks electric mirrors and remote hatch release will work until you shut the door Once you have shut the door these accessories will continue to work for Key Release Button If you have manual transmission your ignition lock has key release button You must press He before you ean Bike key NOTICE approximately 35 seconds After this out of the ignition lock time vou will not be able to use these accessories until the next time you open door or turn on the ignition If your key seems stuck in Lock and vou can t turn be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steer ing wheel left and right while vou turn the key hard But turn the only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service m Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission 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 N Neutral only NOTICE Don t try to shift to P Park if your Chevrolet is moving If you do you coul
105. dex Follow the praper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into P Park in the Index switch is at gne If you are parking on a hill and if you re place this can happen is a garage pulling a trailer also see Towing a Exhaust with CO can come in Trailer in the Index easily NEVER in a garage with xa m Windows cilisis Manual Windows Index can open the passenger window any amount by pressing the switch and releasing it when the window has lowered to the position you want Use the window crank to open and close each door window Features and Controls The switch for the driver s window has an Express Down feature Quickly press and release the switch for the driver s window and the window will lower completely You can also open the drivers window any amount by pressing the switch again while the window is in the Express Down mode when it has lowered to the position you want c 72 Horn To sound the horn press either horn symbol on your steering wheel m Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exil and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to loc
106. 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 please read this part and note how you drive If you have any questions on how ta keep your vehicle in good condition sec your Chevrolet dealer the place many owners choose to have their maintenance work done Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices 238 Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only keeps your vehicle in good working condition but it also helps the environment recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance 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
107. driving accordingly LOW TRAC Low Traction Light When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid the LOW TRAC light will appear on your instrument cluster If you have the traction control system this light will also come on when the system is limiting wheel spin Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for few seconds after the anti lock 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 overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible system stops adjusting brake pressure or the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin The LOW TRAC light also comes on for three seconds as a bulb check when the engine is started HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index 97 Features and Controls happens your ABS INOF light will come on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in this part If you must drive a short distance with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone turn SERVICE Voltmeter You can read ba
108. ds On such roads N CAUTION If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when you re not using Cruise you might hit a button and go into Cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the Cruise Control switch OFF until you want to use iL 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal To Resume a Set Speed To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Suppose you set your Cruise Control at Control a desired speed and then vou apply the There are two ways to go to a higher brake This of course shuts off the speed Here s the first Cruise Control But you don t need to 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the reset it Once you re going about 25 mph higher speed 40 km h or more you can move the Cruise Control switch from ON to 2 Push the button at the end of the lever Resume Accelerate for about half release the button and the Second accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed You ll go right back up your chosen speed and stay there ry Features and Controls Here s the second way to go to a higher speed 1 Move the Cruise switch from ON to WA Hold it there until you get up to the speed vou want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the sw
109. e for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Chevrolet has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get that has the catalog number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative 7 cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how 10 prepare your vehicle for longer storage m Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Take special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs Headlights Headlight Aiming Your vehicle has a mini quad headlight system These headlights have vertical and horizontal indicators When the headlights are properly installed and adjusted and the veh
110. e COHEN EI 2397 MAUVE Bor op ale ela aa GoW cane A ak el Ree OR Ta 194 Headlight Low Beam raj e eua psa picis Ire esas 4351 Headlight High Beam Me m hm H 4352 Heater and Control RM HEY Y High Beam asin sia ce 2X3 u 62 x2 MIA aaa 161 Lighls oid store a Area 161 itor Door eee bore 74 LIENEE TR EU CES WE ECT EVERTI 194 a t MS PR Eon RUN 212 2 Bei COND N DIG La qal as CE AVE LIH UU a doc TE d ded 562 s rtr td ac 194 RECIEN TC re A 8848 48 31 TEC 194 Tuil Stop Tum as Tum Signal Indicators 161 Manual transmission only 231 Service and Appearance Care Capacities and Specifications Engine Type VIN Pagine Code rr ert Engme Code P sea peep ese rer Pr ree ee ee T ee Fuel Delivery udo n EU ASSI EAD eer Py ee Fuel Injection Valve Arrangement oce ma aa cina WT Dien sa In Head Piston Displacement VIN Eng COE rper
111. e it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat vou will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will he just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use in and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To Wear just attach it t the regular safety belt m Checking Your 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 43 Seats and Restraint Systems 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 he necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts 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 belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision Q What s wrong with this The belt is torn Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt
112. e numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver s door or 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 and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules follow e Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If 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 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
113. eck put it behind the child restraint Buckle the belt A Lap Belt Portion Make sure the release button is Latch Plate positioned so you would be able to C Buckle unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you Eve baden D Shoulder Belt Portion Then thread lap and shoulder belt E Locking Clip portions through the locking clip N CAUTION If a locking clip is not used or is not installed properly the child restraint may move or tip over when your N CAUTION When not used with a child restraint seat a safety belt with a child restraint locking clip still attached can cause serious injury in a crash Always remove the clip when you are not using it with a child restraint vehicle turns or stops quickly The child or others could be injured When you secure a child restraint with a lap shoulder belt always thread both the lap and shoulder belt portions through a locking clip 17 Push and pull the child restraint in ar a x ias for an adult larger different directions to he sure it 15 SEL une The safety helt will move freelv again and To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and remove the locking chp Let the safety belt go back all the way 41 mad Children who aren t buckled up can m Larger Children skr Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts Accident statistic
114. ed by an available fuel injected V8 How to Use This Manual 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 learn 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 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 vou ll find it Parts 1 8 Each part of this manual begins with a brief list of its contents so you can often find al glance if a part contains the information you want B 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 Part 2 Features amp Controls This part explains how to start and operate your Chevrolet Part 3 Comfort Controls amp Audio Systems 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 tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Part 5 Problems on the Road This part tells you what te do if you
115. edal as you press the accelerator pedal To Stop Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just betore the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift Neutral Neutral Use this position when you start or idle your engine 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 15 stopped Shifting R Reverse while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmis sion Also use Reverse along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle Six Speed This 15 your shift pattern Here s how to operate your transmission 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 30 km h If you ve come 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 63 Features and Controls 2 Second Gear Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal 3 4 5 and 6 Third Fourth Fifth and Sixth Gears Shift into 3
116. em warning light is flash ing Driving with the anti lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to an accident After you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service 96 If the anti lock brake system warning hight 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 tum 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 Chevrolet 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 Acceleration Slip Regulation 5ystem Warning Light Option When the ASR system is off the ASR light will come on This light will also come on for three seconds as bulb check each time you start your vehicle and if there s system failure See Acceleration Slip Regulation ASR system in the Index The system will shut down partially due to brake overheating but the ASR light will not come on If there is throttle relaxer overheating the ASR light will illuminate and the system will shut down Once everything cools off the system will operate normally again When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your
117. em working you may notice some noise but this 15 normal The ASR system may operate on dry roads under some conditions and you may notice a reduction in acceleration when this happens This is normal and doesn t mean there s a problem with your vehicle Examples of these conditions include a hard acceleration in a turn or an abrupt upshift or downshift You can tum the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The ASR warning light should go aff If your car is equipped with P245 50ZR 16 tires the ASR system will automatically turn off at speeds above 108 mph 173 km h The ASR warning light will not come on When vehicle speed draps below 103 mph 165 km h the system will automatically turn on again If your vehicle is in cruise control when The ASR system automatically comes Braking in Emergencies the ASR system begins to limit wheel whenever you start your vehicle Use your anti lock braking system when n spin the cruise control will automatically limit wheel spin especially in you need to With anti lock you can disengage When road conditions allow slippery road conditions you should steer and brake at the same time In many you to safely use it again you may always leave the system on But you can emergencies steering can help you more re engage the cruise control See turn the ASR system off if you ever need than even the very best braking Cruise Control
118. emperatures 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 a trailer are all important And it can 143 Your Driving and the Road Weight of the Trailer 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 you will tow a trailer you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a dead weight hitch the trailer tongue A should 144 weight 1096 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 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 vou 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 thes
119. engine may not as amoothly This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty Engine Oil Pressure Gage This gage tells you if there could be a problem with your engine il pressure The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch in the U S or kPa kilopascals in Canada when the engine is running Oil pressure should he 20 to BO psi 140 to 550 kPa It may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the red area show the normal operating range Readings in the red area tell you that the engine is low on oil or that vou might have some other oil problem See Engine Onl in the Index N CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems be costly and is not covered by your warranty 99 Features and Controls CHECK GAGES Check Gages Light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your gages to see if they in the warning areas 100 NOTICE The oil level monitoring system only checks the ail level when you are starting your engine It does not keep m
120. er first indicates E you still have a little fuel left about one to two gallons but you need to get more right away Here are four concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything 15 wrong with the fuel gage 94 At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads takes more less gas to fill up than the gage reads For example the page reads 1 2 full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it Th gage moves a 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 Chevrolet s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come 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 problem If the light comes on while you are The brake system warning light will also Anti Lock Brake System Warning driving pull off the road and stop come on when you set your parking Light carefully You may notice that the pedal is brake and it will stay on if your parking With anti lock this light
121. er lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Chevrolet dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip e Windshield Washer Fluid 15 the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside 137 Your Driving and the Road Wiper Blades Are they in good shape sleepy let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lights Are they a
122. er operating lights Turn the knob to pe to turn on your parking lights without your headlights Turn the knob to OFF to turn aff the lights Brightness Control This switch controls the brightness of your instrument panel lights Turn the switch brighten or dim the lights If you turn the switch all the way up to your courtesy lights will come on Lights On Reminder If you turn the ignition Off and leave the lights on you will hear chime when you open the driver s door Daytime Running Lights Canada The Canadian Federal Government has decided that Daytime Running Lights DRL are a useful feature in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada Your DRL work with a light sensor on top of the instrument panel Don t cover it up The front turn signal lights will come on in daylight when The ignition is on The headlight switch is off and The parking brake is released At dusk the exterior lights will come on automatically and the front turn signal lights will go out At dawn the exterior lights will go out and the front turn signal lights will come on if the headlight switch is off Of course you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake while the ignition is in the Off or LOCK position Then
123. est and wants you to be happy with We 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 180 Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Chevrolet Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service vour Chevrolet than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Chevrolet 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 Index e Besure you have sufficient knowledge experience CAUTION You can be injured if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it 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 If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it your
124. ever and the seat will go to its original upright position But don t have the seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving The back control makes the hack of the seat go up and down The center control makes the whole seat up and down or forward and hackward Six Way Power Seat Option Reclining Front Seatbacks 13 Seats Restraint Systems Front Seatback Latches AN CAUTION The front seatbacks fold forward to let Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous people get into the back seat To fold a Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined seatback forward push the seatback like this toward the rear as vou lift this latch The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or Then the seatback will fold toward other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdo men The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries When you return the seatback to its original position make sure the seatback 15 locked The latch must be down for the seat to work properly 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 14 To raise the seatback 1 Pull it up to the locked upright position
125. evrolet Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Chevrolet dealer has two GM cleaners solvent type spot lifter and foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Do not use them on vinyl or leather Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you before they set Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn e Use solvent type cleaners in well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area e faring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam 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 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 sponge to remove the suds Rinse the section with clean wel sponge e Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful with
126. f there s no 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 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 190 Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have traction control and the system is on adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should vou do if this ever happens Ease up on the 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 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 reasonable steady speed Wait t accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times
127. filler neck Add coolant mix at the recovery rank but be careful not to spill it When you replace your radiator pressure cap an cap is recommended Z CAUTION You can be burned if you spill Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of Thermostat coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts hot eoolant through the radiator until the enough Don t spill coolant on a coolant reaches preset temperature hot engine When vou replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended 200 LAL LY Code 81 Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick sm 1 coe What to Add Windshield Washer Fluid When the engine compartment 15 hot Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to To Add the level should be at the H or determine what kind of fluid to use See Ae HOT mark Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Upen the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the bottle a When the engine compariment is cool in the Index is full the level should be at the C or FULL COLD mark NOTICE When adding power steering fluid
128. for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days OR Upto 30 maximum daily CAB BUS or OTHER public transportation allowance in lieu of rental for any overnight repair up to 5 days OR Up to 10 daily FUEL allowance for rides provided by another person iie friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental or other public transportation for any overnight warranty repair up t 5 days NOTE Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your Chevrolet Geo dealership service management Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs Chevrolet Geo Courtesy Transportation is not part of the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet Geo reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time without notification For additional program details contact your Chevrolet Geo dealer In Canada please consult your GM Dealer for information on courtesy transportation 261 Customer Assistance Information m Service Publications Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications PSP s and Indexes as described below is applicable only in the fifty U S states and the District of Columbia and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10 000 pounds 4 536 kg In Canada information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writing t General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications Departmen
129. g is Drive defensively Please start with very important safety device in your Chevrolet Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means ready for anything 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 mast preventable of accidents Yet th y are common Allow enough following distance Its the best defensive driving maneuver in hoth city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly 124 m Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy It s the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive vehicle e ludgment 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 each year because of alcohol and thousands of people are injured Just how much alcohol is
130. g normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will followed by MS for mud and snow If you ever replace vour tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires 217 Service and Appearance Care Z CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias helted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels It s all right to drive with your com pact spare though It was developed for use on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires tread wear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold m the United States Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For 218 example a tire graded 150 would wear one 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 t
131. garded as anything more than supplement to safety belt protection in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal collisions What will vou 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 ar the instrument panel for the passenger s bag may be hot for short time but the portion of the bag that comes into contact with you will nol be hot to the touch There will be small amounts of smoke coming trom vents in the deflated air bags The 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 inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may occur in vehicles with passenger air bags because the windshield acts as reaction surface the inflating air bag The air bags designed to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air bag system 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 paris The service manual has informaron about the need to replace other parts e Your vehicle is equipped with
132. ger An indicator light will come on to remind you that the defogger is on The defogger will turn off automatically after about ten minutes of use If you turn it on again the defogger will operate for about five minutes only You can also turn the defogger off by pressing the left side of the switch Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or a 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 warranty Flow Through Ventilation System Your Chevrolet 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 111 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such s 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 turn the fan control knob to the night for a few moments before driving otf This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This he
133. gh 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 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 damaged too Before vou connect the cables here are some basic things vou should know Positive will ga to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once B Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one T Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one But don t use the junction block on your Chevrolet B Now connect the black negative cable
134. hat they ll have to be replaced Brake fluid can damage paint be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it otf immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Unless you have the four wheel disc brake option your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly N 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 Service and Appearance Care If you have rear drum brakes they don t have wear indicators but if vou ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed lor rotation or changing When you have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too
135. have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating etc Part 6 Service amp Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good 1 Part 7 Maintenance Schedule This part tells when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Part 8 Customer Assistance Information This part includes important information about reporting safery 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 arbitration procedure We ve also included ordering information for service publications in this part Service 5tation Information This is a quick reference of service information You can find it on the last page of this manual Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find number of safety cautions in this book We use a box with a gray background and the word CAUTION to tell vou 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 Vehicle Damage War nings means Do
136. he 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 tir contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds miscalculation an error in judgment or 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 So 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 successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see sign up ahead that might indicate turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually 131 Your Driving and the Road indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear
137. he wind This will help keep CO out 141 Your Driving and the Road Run your engine only as long as you 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 vou get and it keeps the battery charged You will need well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later with your headlights Let the heater run for awhile 142 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 you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you don t use the correct equip ment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull trailer Far example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may nat work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your Chevrolet dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can dam age your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by vour warrant
138. heir 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 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 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 is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include comering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tires resistance to the generation of heat and 115 ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material af 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 and represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire 15 established for tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinf
139. hen 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 but be sure to use a scraper ar wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 2 32 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if You can see the indicators at three more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well hecause of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification Spec number each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed raling traction ride and other things durin
140. how to operate your transmission e First Gear Press the clutch NOTICE Don t drive in 2 Second Gear for more than 5 miles 8 km or al speeds over 55 mph 88 km h or you can damage your transmission Use D or D as much as possible t shift into 2 unless Maximum engine speed is limited to DON URAL ING you protect driveline components from are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage Improper operati pedal and shift into 1 Then slowly your engine let up on the clutch pedal as you NEIGE press the accelerator pedal 1 First Gear You can shift into 1 when you re This position gives you even more power going less than 20 mph 32 km h but lower fuel economy than 2 You you ve come to a complete stop and can use it on very steep hills or in deep it s hard to shift into 1 put the shift snow or mud If the selector lever is put in lever in Meutral and let up on the 1 7 the transmission won t shift into first clutch Press the clutch pedal back gear until the vehicle is going slowly down Then shift into 1 enough 62 2 Second Gear Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as vou press the accelerator pedal 3 4 and 5 Third Fourth and Fifth Gears Shift into 73 4 and 5 the same way you do for 2 Slowly let up on the clutch p
141. hree seconds and then pull it hack out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area for cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 4 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 transmission fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 195 Service and Appearance Care NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the COLD area for a cold check or the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON II or DEXRON because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than or DEXRON IIE is not covered by your new vehicle warranty e After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check e When the correct fluid level 15 btained push the dipstick back in all ies sides 1 Remove the filler plug the way Manual Transmission Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be difficult you may choose to have this done at a
142. icle is on level ground both indicators will read in the center of the gage If they do not you can adjust the aim To adjust the aim of your headlights 1 Move your vehicle to a level surface Lise a spirit level to be sure Be sure t remove any items that are not part of your original equipment from the trunk and passenger areas No one should be seated in the vehicle and your fuel tank should be about half full Check to be sure your tines are at the correct pressure 205 There are four headlights Each one has 2 Start with the horizontal left and its own vertical and horizontal aim right headlight aim Don t try to position indicators Each indicator has adjust the vertical up and down aim its own aiming screw first A Vertical Indicator 3 Check the horizontal aim for each Horizontal Indicator 4 vs D xm n zi pese i 5 TRE Pos Tia iun He TOT AON screw inil C Vertical Aiming Screw the pointer is lined up with the 0 D Horizontal Aiming Screw zero 5 Now adjust the vertical aim Check the vertical aim for each headlight and adjust it as necessary 6 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the bubble in the level 1s centered at 0 zero f the gage readings are not centered repeat steps 2 and 3 Try not to touch threaded parts other than the vertical and horizontal aiming screws If the vehicle body has heen damaged in an accident or something the headlight should
143. id when your linings are worn then you ll 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 CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine 15 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 hydraulic system Refer to the Maintenance Schedule t determine when to check your brake fluid See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index To Check Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap Just look at the brake fluid reservoir The fluid level should be above the plastic seam in the reservoir If it isn t have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the level is above the plastic seam near the base of the filler neck What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 119 GM Part No 1052535 Lise new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake luid reservoir cap before removing it NOTICE Don t let someone pul in the wrong kind of fluid For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts badly t
144. ield Washer Hazard Warning Flashers Windshield Defroster qu us These symbols are used on warning and Anti Lock Brake System Hear Window Defogger indicator lights Canada Ventilating Fan ae Engine Coolant E Low Coolant RA Temperature Here are some other symbols you may see Bi Level 4 f Battery Charging System Hatch Trunk Release Vent Fuel N Hood Release Heater my Engine Oil Pressure Blend S Lighter B em Speaker How to Use This Manual Here you ll find information about the seats in your Chevrolet 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 CE Safety Belts They re for Everyone a alia ala teen aee secre Why Safety Belts Work Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts E and the Answers Safety Belt Reminder Light MORE E How to Wear Belts iind RA RA x ca aa a f a Child br hn e i Safety Belt Extender win cac RC EORR CAE OC HORE EOS Checking Your Restraint Systems CIE E TE ee IEE FIC ER IE Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash
145. iens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en frangais chez votre concessionaire ou au DON Marketing Services Lid 1500 Bonhill Rd Mississauga Ontario L5T Published Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors Corporation General Motors GM and the GM emblem Chevrolet and the Chevrolet emblem and Camaro and the Camaro emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation P Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation Chevrolet Motor Division All Rights Reserved to the largest auto motive family in the world the family of Chevrolet owners You have selected a vehicle designed engineered and crafted by teamwork a vehicle backed Louis Chevrolet the other half of the team at the wheel of his experimenta Classic Six which entered production in 1912 That year 2999 vehicles were produced a 1 i by a proud history of perform ance and value Since the first Classic Six rolled off the line in 1912 more than 110 million Chevrolet cars and trucks have worn the Chevrolet marque The dynamic William C Billy Durant shifted gears from making carriages to making cars forming half af the team thet gave birth to Chevrolet That kind of reception from auto owners is unmatched by any other car manufacturer in the world The Chevrolet blend of value and performance has In January 1942 Chevrolet factories r bic a i were converted t
146. ies Approximate The fallowing approximate capacities are given in U S and metric conversions Air Conditioningt See the refrigerant information label under the hood Automatic Transmission Daum and Refill aos seed Ee ac n 10 pt 4 7 L Overhaul COOGEE EE ey nie teers Rt oR Se 17 6 pt 8 3 L YIN Engine Code P osuere E es cet as 21 6 pt 10 2 L Cooling System VIN Enginc Code 5 With Manual Transmission WM SETS Nr rta 12 5 qt 11 8 With Automatic Transmission 12 3 qt 11 6 L VIN Engine Code P With Manual Transmission 15 3 qt 14 5 1 With Automatic Transmission nae 15 1 qt 14 3 L TNot 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 Chevrolet dealer Recheck fluid level after filling See Automatic Transmission Fluid or Manual Transmission Fluid in the Index 234 Crankcase VIN Engine Code 5 GE MERE FETE VS Tore 4 0 qt 3 8 L VIN Engine Code P Without Filter Change PEUT 4 0 qt 3 8 L With Filter Change see Redes hates un dur FOU UI a ce ia Foie RRR Sw pru 15 5 gal 58 7 L Manual Transmission Five peed
147. iewed with the Sales Service Parts Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager STEP TWO If after contacting member of Dealership Management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 O20 In Canada contact 258 of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 BOQO 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 International Export Sales in Canada calling 1 905 644 4112 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Your name address home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or tithe or the plate attached to 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 vou wish to write Chevrolet write to Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center EG Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book
148. ine if you see or hear steam com light on your Chevrolet instrument panel ing from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before apening the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats ard get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Problems on the Road 3 Try to keep your engine under load NOTICE in a drive gear where the engine runs slower If your engine catches fire because If you no longer have the overheat you keep driving with no coolant warning you can drive Just to be safe your vehicle can be badly damaged drive slower for about ten minutes If the The costly repairs would not be warning doesn t come back on you can covered by your warranty drive normally If warning continues pull over stop No Steam Is Coming from Your and park your vehicle right away Engine If there s still no sign of steam you can If you get the overheat warning but see idle the engine tor two or three mines Cooling System hear no steam the problem may not be while you re parked to see if the warning too serious Sometimes the engine can get stops But then if you still have the When yer decies UE RI 0 UH MUERE a little too hot when you warning TURN OFF THE ENGINE here s what
149. ing air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You may however secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat Before you secure a forward facing child restraint ALWAYS move the front passenger seal as far back as it will go Or secure the child restraint in the rear seal 36 Wherever you install it be sure to secure child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around m a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in vour vehicle even when child is in it Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap should anchored you need to have an anchor installed vou can ask your Chevrolet dealer to pul it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it If you have a convertible don t use a restraint that has a top strap in your vehicle because the top strap anchor cannot be installed properly If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint Securing a Child Restraint in the Rear Seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one For cars first sold in Canada child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law MP UN A ien Your dealer
150. ing your foot 0 on n the secular brake set the parking brake Tocheck the parking brake With the engine running and transmission in Neutral slowly remove foot pressure fram the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only Tocheck the P Park mechanism s holding ability Shift to P Park Then release all brakes least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Underbody Flushing 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 ni OR SERVICE WHAT SHOULD BE DONE 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 bindi
151. inish often Use a mild soap lukewarm water and a soft brush Don t use any harsh Tires cleaners or bleaching agents the 10 Your Chevrolet dealer has a GM White NOTICE They can damage the material Sidewall Tire Cleaner You can use a stiff Mach di When the top is really dirty use a mild brush with the cleaner compounding or aggressive foam type cleaner Use cloth or sponge see polishing on hasecoat clearcoat t the dirt applying cure Stays Take paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks care to wipe off any overspray or splash Thoroughly rinse the top and dry before from painted surfaces Petroleum based lowering it A damp top causes wrinkles products may damage the paint finish Aluminum Wheels If So Equipped Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of vour vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals chrome polish or other os 224 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
152. ion Light 97 Manual Remote Control Lubricant Rear Axle 197 Visor Vanity Covered Lubricants Recommended 251 Mountain Roads Hill amd New Vehicle Break In mie bed 55 Driving oso tener 133 Night VIO esee areae 134 Nuls Wheel 22 2222 233 Speedometer and 92 TR LL eoe nece rni 93 Off Road Recovery Oil Engmg iiie EE 187 Operation of Lights T9 Overheating Engine 157 Owner Checks and Services 2 240 Park Shifting into 67 Park Shifting outof 69 Paint Chemical Spolting 225 Finph Care 5 cn se tet Finish 225 Foreign Material 225 Parking erre aera ae ree 66 On Hills Trailer Towing 146 Over Things That Burn JU Xour oco eene 69 Parts Replacement 43 PASS Key Il TA 53 Passenger Positions Safety Belts 31 Rear 41 Right Froni 3l 271 Index Passengers Rear Seat Rain Driving in the 134 Replacement ntt rer 3 Rainy Weather Tips Some Other 136 pr Tu 219 PARMIE Lu Qaia az 131 Rear Wheels Used ore WI Pedal Travel Brake 204 DAME 97 Replacing Brake System Parts 204 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 249 Axle Limited Slip 66 Rep
153. is torn or frayed get a new one right away 2 Features amp Controls AREE RSS TOC RW ROUTE ERE RE ACE IRIS RC E 46 Door Locks 1 47 Theft and Theft Deterrents enn 53 Pew Vehicle Brenk In aye reor Saal Ke tram de RR xci 55 Imition Such uacuum E CR CR 55 Starting Your Engine iiie er bns XC eie RUE e A 51 Automatic Transmission DAI Here you can learn about the Manual Transmission s eeeceescususenes rape Ra re 62 many standard and option al Limied Slip Rear Axle o iia eee hea ce bn ER LI Ore IO CR ON 66 features on your Chevrolet and vehe ke bn rad a aen 66 information on starting shifting Engine ores c or yey ee 70 and braking Also explained are LE ere wena ela MR a Eo So tat x the instrument panel and the E dala d ar a uro a E a tran COE ai a TE e D Ja D TT 12 wea 5 yb Ew waming systems that tell you If The Turn Signal Headlight Beam Lever EA E A E 73 everything is working properly Operation of Lights CSTR ening es tre qM and what to do if you
154. itch ta R A for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster 78 To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control 1 Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it push the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go mph 1 6 km h slower To slow down in very small amounts Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal ta increase your speed When you take your foot aff the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of rhe hills When going up steep hills you may have to step the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use Cruise Control on steep hills a Operation of Lights Although your vehicle s lighting system headlights parking lights fog lamps side marker lights and taillights meets all applicable federal lighting requirements certain states and provinces may apply their o
155. ition to Run or Start Then the light should go aut which means the system is ready 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 27 Seats and Restraint Systems The right front passenger s air bag 15 located in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 28 When is an air bag expected to inflate The air hag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The air bag will only inflate 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 berween 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 ar slawer In addition this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as parked car 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 Camaro will deploy This is rare but can happen crash just severe enough to make an air bag inflate In any
156. k the wheel in place m The Turn Signal Headlight Beam Indicator The lever on the left side of the steering Lever column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High Low Beam and Passing Signal Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control Option Turn Signal and Lane Change The turn signal has two upward for Right and two downward for Left positions These positions allow you signal turn or lane change To signal turn move the lever all the way up ar down When the turn 15 finished the lever will return automatically A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a 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 itself when you release it As you signal or lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a 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 see Fuses in the Index and for burned out bulbs T3 For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the LO position For high speed wiping turn the band further to HL To stop the wipers move
157. l PSP s PSP 91 4 4000 1990 All PSP s PSP 80 4 4000 For subscription information Helm Incorporated SERVICE MANUALS Manuals have the diagnosis repair and overhaul information nn engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steer ing body etc Form Number Price 1994 Chevrolet Camara ST 368 S4 NOTE Please specify special body or engine types on order form Write information in the Form Number column For example Turba Convertible Price to announced at a later date Call 1 800 782 4354 for further intormalian OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are directly for owners and intended pro vide basic operational information about the vehicle 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Owner s Manual In Portfolio includes Portfolio Owners Manual and Warranty Booklet 1994 Chevrolet Camaro In Partlolio 10260932 1500 Without Includes Cwners Manual 19944 Chevrolet Camara Withaut 10260940 1500 CURRENT amp PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publicabons are far current and past model Chevrolet vehicles request an onder form please specify wear and model of vehicle HELM INCORPORATED PO Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 For information and inquiries call 1 800 782 4356 Address all inquiries to 265 Customer Assistance Information 266 UE COCHE 127 Acceleration Slip Regulation DVEDBUE uu
158. l the correct minute appears Delco Bose AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player 1 Press SET 2 Within five seconds press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears 3 Press and hold SEEK 4 SEER until the correct minute appears AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player To Play the Radio Turn the upper knob to turn the system on or off Volume Turn the upper knob to adjust the volume AM FM Press the lower knob to get AM or FM The lighted display shows your selection Tune Turn the lower knob ta choose radio stairs Recall Press the upper knob to recall the station being played or the clock display Sek Press SEEK W or SEEK A and the radio will tune to the next lower or higher station and stay there 113 TREB TUNE FADE BASS The scan function uses the same two buttons as the seek function To go to the next higher station and stay there for a few seconds press and hold SEEK A and then press SEEK W for an instant To go to the next lower station and stay there for few seconds press and hold SEEK Y and then press SEEK A for an instant To stop the scan function press either SEEK A or SEEK w 114 AM H SCAN STEREO Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can preset up to 4 stations 7 AM and 7 FM To set the pushbu
159. lacing Safety Belts after Power Seat Passengers Safety Belis 31 KCTRET a4 Door Docks scale 48 Seat Securing a Child Restraint Reporting Safety Defects 259 Retained Accessory 56 E Cra ERES 37 Restraint Systems Seats and 11 Sh SIK WHY Les Seatback Folding 15 Restraints ri AUT 30 Towing Hook Ups 156 Checking Your System 43 Steering Fluid aa a a a Window Defogger Child SALE RRS cube Windows oes TL Rearview Mirror Inside Where 35 Pregnancy Safety Belt Use cce ere ern Retained Accessory Power Ah during EV gi 31 Reclining Front Seutbacks 13 Right Front Passenger Position Pressure Cap Radiator 200 Recommended FIurds Safety Belts In S RETENIR Problems the Road 147 and Lubricants 25 Right Front Seat Securing a Child Publications Service 262 Recovery Off Road 3 Restraint in the 39 Release Road Problems on the 147 uestions Many People Ask about ccr Road Your Driving and the 123 Safety Belts and the Answers Hatch Remote 52 Roads Hill and Mountain 138 Here me 19 E
160. lation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Those 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 these grades all such tires meet General Motors 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 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 you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If vou notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on 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 wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air out replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Chevrolet 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 carryi
161. le is positioned so you would he able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 9 To make thc lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as vou 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 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 your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s sudden stop or crash Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this Wily A 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 23 Seats and Restraint Systems Z CAUTION You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In 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 yo
162. let for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices When contacting Chevrolet please remember that your concern will likely he resolved in the dealership using the dealerships facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have concern Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired TDD To assist owners who have hearing difficulties Chevrolet has installed special TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf equipment at its Customer Assistance Center hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or conventional teletypewriter TT Y can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing I 800 TDD CHEV 1 800 833 2438 TDD users in Canada can dial 80 263 3830 m GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet 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 solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevrolet voluniarily participates in AUTO
163. ling it could damage vour vehicle even if you have manual transmission And if you have an automatic transmission it won t start thal way A CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can To Jump Start Your Chevrolet If you leave your radio on it could be burn you 7 Check the citer vehicle Tt must fave badly damaged The repairs wouldn t They contain gas that can 12 battery with a negative be covered by your warranty explode or ignite round system They contain enough electricity to burn you you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE 4 Open the hoods and locate the N OTIC E batteries If the other system isn t a 12 valt system with a negative ground both vehicles can damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure vehicles aren t touching each 149 Problems on the Road Z 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 Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery 150 N CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enou
164. ll working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires inflated to the recommended pressure Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such 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 the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you 138 and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If vou get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency m Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains 15 different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in
165. lps air to circulate throughout your vehicle s 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 vou acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to he sure you re getting the most out af the advanced engineering that went into it If you have power door locks your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is off See the Index under Retained Accessory Power 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 interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them And your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation af 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 Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 1 Press SET 2 Within five seconds press and hold SEEK Y until the correct hour appears 3 Press and hold SEEK A unti
166. m has the Dolby automatic noise reduction feature Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 115 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ST PL COMP ROM REV SCAN PREV NEXT Ce JCJ C22 J e Coen AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player To Play the Radio Turn the upper knob to turn the system on or off Volume Turn the upper knob to adjust the volume AM FM Press the lower knob to get AM or 2 116 Tune Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations Recall Press RCL to recall the station being played the time Seek Press SEEK 4 or SEEK to go to the next lower or higher station and stay there Scan Press SCAN to hear each station for a few seconds When you want to stop scanning press SCAN again or the upper knob Pushbuttons The tive pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to 15 stations 5 AM 5 and 5 2 just 1 Press the lower knab to choose AM or 2 2 Tune in the station 3 Press SET SET will appear the display for about five seconds 4 Within five seconds press one of the pushbuttons Whenever you press that button the preset station will return ST PL setting the Tone Bass Press BASS A o
167. matic transmission vehicles try ta start the engine 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 transmission vehicles put the shift lever in N Neutral push the clutch down halfway and try 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 vour vehicle needs service Body Lubrication Starter Switch 247 Maintenance Schedule Section B Owner Checks and Services Cont At Least Once a Year Steering Column Lock While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position With an automatic transmission the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P Park With a manual transmission the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in R Reverse On vehicles with a key release button try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button The key should turn to LOCK only with the key button depressed On all vehicles the key should come out only in LOCK CAUTION Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission P Park Mechanism Check Park on a fairly hill with the chile facing downhill Keep
168. me weather and atmospheric conditions can create chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this Chevrolet will repair at no charge to owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever comes first 225 Service and Appearance Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials PARTNUMBER size DM er M LL oz 0 946 L White Sid Fai Gran Spot and slain oval on doth and aare eria Wl oncentratec Spot and stain removal an clath and fabric testes oars Hot recommended for suede leather Sec your General Motors Dealer for these products See the Index under Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for other products m Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label inside your console storage compartment It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and m n a list of all production options and m Vehicle Ide
169. n When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police car or delivery service 10 If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change both the fluid and filter every 100 000 miles 166 000 km SERVICE x Spark Plug Replacement Replace spark plugs with the proper type See Replacement Parts in the Index Spark Plug Wire Inspection Inspect for burns cracks or other damage Check the boot fit at the distributor and at the spark plugs Replace wires as needed Replace every 30 000 miles 50 000 km or more often under dusty conditions Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals for your driving conditions Inspection t Inspect fuel tank cap and lines including fuel rails and injection assembly for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket an even filler neck imprint or any damage Replace parts as needed Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required ITEM NO SERVICE 11 Rear Axle Fluid Change If your vehicle 1 amp used to pull a trailer have the rear axle gear lubricant changed every 7 500 miles 12 500 km If your vehicle is not used to pull a trailer but has a limited slip differential have the rear axle gear lubricant changed once after the first 7 500 miles 12 500 km Emission Contral Service The US Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has dete
170. n 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 your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal mjuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden M 3 To make the lap part tight pull down The lap part of the belt should be worn stop or a crash 33 Seats and Restraint Systems Smaller Children and Babies N 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 vour child A Tounlatch the belt just push the 2 voung child s hip bones are so hutton on the buckle m Children eset inia regular is might not Everyone in a vehicle needs protection stay low on the hips as it should That includes infants and all children Instead the belt will likely be over smaller than adult size In fact the law in the child s abdomen In a crash the every state in the United States and in belt would apply force right on the every Canadian province says children up child s abdomen which could cause to some age must be restrained while in a serious or fatal injuries So be sure vehicle that any child small enough for one is
171. n abrasive cleaning cassette and follow the directions provided with it Cassettes 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 tape 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 clean soft cloth in 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 121 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems 122 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 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Central of a Vehicle Driving at Night Driving in the City Driving Freeway Driving Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Towing a Trailer Part 4 Your Driving and the Road 124 124 126 FBS 134 136 UR se 137 138 139 142 123 Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about drivin
172. n all the cach wheel may have one locknut in place wheel nuts Don t remove them yet af the standard wheel nut A special wheel lock removal tool and Position the jack under the vehicle There is a notch in the vehicle s rocker flange on the coupe model Raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch nearest the flat instructions are located in the center tire console Attach the wheel lock key to the On convertible models place the jack in a socket of the wheel wrench Remove the similar location locking wheel nut by turning counterclockwise 170 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 before raising your vehicle Stay away from the moldings or fender Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel flanges to avoid damaging them wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit N CAUTION Getting under 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 vehicle when it is supported only by a jack 171 y Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface CAUTION Never use oil
173. n t Don t do this or Don t let this happen NOTICE These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle di 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 vou what to do help avoid the damage When you read other manuals vou might see 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 NOTICE dor How to Use This Manual Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle For example these symbols are used on original battery Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Acid ums Caustic Batte Could Cause Avoid Sparks or Flames 8 Sparks or Flame Could ali Explode Battery Ew These symbols are important for you and Headlight High Beam your passengers whenever your vehicle is drven Parking Lights Fasten Safety Betts Courtesy Lights ZI Door Lock Unlock Fog Lamps x D Window Up Down LS JE These symbols on some of your controls These symbols have to do with your lights Master Lighting Switch Windshield Wiper Turn Signal Direction a gt Windsh
174. n this system could indicate problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule t 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 is below the STEP mark an the reservoir See the instructions on the reservoir cap Hear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check lubricant and when change See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in ihe Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Standard Differential Use Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or SAE 80W 90 GL 5 pear lubricant Limited Slip Differential To add lubricant when the level is low use Axle Lubricant GM Part 1052271 or SAE 80W 90 GL 5 gear lubricant To completely refill after draining add 4 ounces 118 ml of Limited Slip Differential Additive GM Pan No 1052358 Then fill to the bottom of the filler plug hole with Axle Lubricant GM Part No 123459777 or SAE 80W 90 GL 5 gear lubricant 197
175. nd 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 8 134 vehicle with misaimed headlights slaw down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights Keep your windshield and all the zlass 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 film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlights light up far less of a roadway when you are ina 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 50 should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blinduess the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it m Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn s well because your tire to road traction isn t as good as dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get even less traction It s always wise to ga slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned fo
176. ndshield Washer At the top of the turn signal lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on it spray washer fluid on the windshield just allows for expansion which could push the paddle The washer will continue damage the tank if it is completely to spray until vou release the paddle The full wipers will clear the window and wipe a few more times before stopping or returning to the previous setting Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint 19 Features and Controls N CAUTION Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at steady speed So don t use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise Control can be dangerous fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t Cruise Control With Cruise Control you can maintain use Cruise Control on slippery speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or roads more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise Control does not work at To Set Cruise Control speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h 1 Move the Cruise Control switch to When you apply your brakes or push ON the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission the Cruise Control shuts off oe 76 on slipperly roa
177. ne you use 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 right on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit inta your vehicle s filler neck Be sure the posted octane for premium 15 at least 91 at least 89 for middle grade and 87 for regular If the octane 15 less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 91 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 hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem 181 Service and Appearance Care Engines What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen oxygenates such as MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than 15 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 meth
178. ng leaks cracks chafing etc Steering and Suspension 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 open 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 Exhaust System Inspection Throttle Linkage Inspection 249 Maintenance Schedule Section C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Cont WHAT SHOULD DONE Manual Transmission Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Manual Transmission in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed Check th amp gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed See Rear Axle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the axle and repair it if needed If your vehicle is used to pull a trailer have the rear axle gear lubricant changed every 7 500 miles 12 500 km Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect
179. ng 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 to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Chevrolet model 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 alse 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 CAUTION Putting used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how many mules it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace wheel use a pew GM origi nal equipment wheel 219 Service and Appearance Care Tire Chains NOTICE If your Chevrolet has P235 55R 16 or P245 50Z R 6 size tines don t use ture chains they can damage your vehicle If you have other tires use tire chain
180. ng form 2 Rees for an index just call toll free and we ll These PSP s are meant for technicians Chevrolet Service Publications You can get these by using the order form Customer Assistance Information CHEVROLET 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 EST PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION at TOTAL PRICE ST 3BB 04 Service Manual Chevrolet Camaro 10260932 Owner s Manual In Portfoelio Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro TOTAL MATERIAL NOTE Dealers and Companies please prevede dealer or company name and Michigan Purchasers alan the name of tha person to whose atbentian the smpemernt should be sent Order payable ho ndd 454 salem stl Bie puen nit Handing Charge 54 00 send cash Vanadian Postage Mote Bor impor HI GRAND TOTAL BTREET 55 NUME Accourm m Ji L Number il your billing Expiration adders d erent enm Chaba mar Sepping ad pis shiar ICLIETOMER NAME ATENTO STATE CODE DAY ThE TELEPHONE NO CUSTOMER SIGNATURE ans do wilhoul nobpp and wit incu abbig
181. nking 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 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 been drinking And we ve already seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes percep tions and judgment will be affected by even small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink 126 m Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those contral systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception
182. nored the system functions 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 enter security code into the system If your vehicle loses battery power any reason you must enter the security code again before the system will turn on 1 Write down any six digit number and keep it in safe place 2 Turn the ignition switch to the Run position the audio system off 4 Press and hold pushbuttons 1 and 4 together unti shows on the display You are now ready to enter your security code Don t wait more than 15 seconds between steps 10 11 12 Press SET and 000 will appear on the display Press SEEK 4 or SEEK p and hold until the first digit of your code appears Release the button Turn the lower knob to make the second and third digits appear Press the lower knab and OUO will appear on the display Now you are ready to enter the last three digits of your code Press SEEK 4 or SEEK p and hold until the fourth digit of your code appears Release the button Turn the lower knob to make the fifth and sixth digits of your code appear Press the lower knob will appear for five seconds and then DOO will appear For verification repeat steps 6 through 11 If SEC appears your audio system is secured If show
183. nt temperature is greater than 170 F 77 C You are going 15 20 mph 24 32 km h and You are at 35 throttle or less When this light is on the gear shift lever Computer Aided Manual Transmission SKIP SHIFT upshift system Use 2 will let you shift from 1 First gear to Shift Speeds Second gear only when you accelerate A Fourth gears only Once you are in 15 mph 24 km h very quickly from stop You can then 4 Fourth gear you can press the a follow the full gear shift pattern clutch again and shift into another gear 4th to 5th 25 mph 40 i 30 mph 48 km h when accelerating to Follow the shift speeds in this chart when 5th to 6th 40 mph 64 km h highway speeds the SKIP SHIFT light is on Each time you come to stop the 45 mph 72 km h when accelerating engine s Electronic Contro Module to highway speeds ECM determines when to activate the Shift Speeds MANUAL TRANSMISSION This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS IN MPH km h aes swe es 21 25 51 59 72 75 If your speed drops below 20 mph 30 km h or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear You may have to downshift rwo or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance
184. ntification special equipment Number VIN Be sure that this label is not rernoved This is the legal identifier for your ront he velitis Chevrolet 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 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 vou identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Chevrolet unless vou check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your veh and the damage wouldn t be cov by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Chevrolet see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Chevrolet in the Index icle ered 227 Service and Appearance Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by combination of fuses circuit hreakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused hy electrical problems There two fuse cente
185. ntil 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 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 m Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has defect which could cause a crash could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 259 Customer Assistance Information NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write ta NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information ab
186. o military production in Eno an all out effort to achieve victory in pe Se Europe and the Pacific bur millions of Q Er Americans already owned Chevy I and offered a host of accessaries become an American Every decade Chevrolet Chevrolet has been America s tradition whether bred for the has reinforced its heritage of automobile truly racetrack like the legendary affordable performance with The Heartbeat of America Corvette and Camaro or quality and value crafted into We re proud to continue created for the pleasure of the each vehicle It s not surprising that heritage in your Chevrolet open road that for eighty years and we are pledged The legacy of America s favorite i sportscar began in 1953 when 319 hand i In 1932 Chevrolet introduced assembled white Corvettes launched the r the Synchro Mesh transmission use ofa fiberglass body in a l production car zd including such niceties a clock wem 25S Ra Gui Ru GEHE SS GE M ES 86 to make ownership of your Chevrolet an enjoyable and rewarding experience CS Jim Perkins General Manager 60s automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray the sporty Camaro and powerplants like the legendary 327 VE The 1057 Chevy started a romance with the American public and was power
187. ob has two extra settings described below For an explanation of all the controls see Heater Controls earlier in this part MAX Provides maximum cooling or quick cool down on very hot days This setting recirculates most of the air inside your vehicle If it is used for long periods of time the air may become dry This setting directs air through the upper air vents ERI Use for normal cooling hot days This setting cools outside air and directs it through the upper air vents The air conditioner compressor x lends in MAX A C and 5 and when the outside temperature is above freezing When the air conditioner is on you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle s engine speed and power This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired cooling and help fuel economy 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 Turn the air control knob to A C for normal cooling For faster cooling move the knob to MAX 2 Turn the temperature control knob to a comfortable setting 3 Turn the fan control knob to the right Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Press the right side of the switch to turn on the defog
188. ock Bulb Replacement 231 Light Control Check HOW Maintenance COUTE Lacer ndun Duce xi aca R Inspections Periodic Daytime Running Su ooe ROC Fog CE Schedule EE peu Front Map oar RI Services Scheduled Gages and Indicators Warning UST Fi Interior velar rejas ci 3481 When Trailer Towing Low Coolant eee MM Malfunction Indicator Lamp EON de Eee gr Manual Low Traction llli U7 Adjust Mirror Contml usus Front Seat Malfunction Indicator Lamp 98 Remote Control Mirror Operation of 79 Seat Safety Belt Reminder 20 Transmission Five Speed Service Engine Soon Us Transmission Six Speed iip 64 Transmission Fluid Lights On Reminder Ere Limited Slip Rear Axle 66 Lights Front 2 4 3 Loading Your Vehicle 212 Map E DE npa Lock Control Remote 49 Master Cylinder Brake Locke ste Pes 47 Mirrors Locks Power Door 4 60 4h Control Electric o ou Loss of Control 132 Conver Outside Low Coolant Light 101 Inside Day Night Rearview Low Onl Light 2 2 3 Manual Adjust Low Tract
189. of an eye II you re 100 close to an intlating air bag could seriously injure you Satety belts help keep you in pasition far air bag ination crash A inating air bag can seriously injure small children Follow the Instrucbans en The passenger safety Caubon abe REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM 5 NOT REQUIRED if the air readiness light comes an while you are driving or doesn t come an when you first start y ur seg your dealer lar service PRINTED NUSA Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Air Bags This section explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR or air bag system Your Chevrolet has an air bag for both the driver and the right front passenger 26 See your Chwner s Manual Far more rmformatian PART NO C2D O 345 Here are the most important things to know CAUTION 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 inflate in rollovers or in rear side or low speed frontal crashes You need 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 Taster tan tne ink nce too close to an inflating air Sack fo Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag and the driver should sit as fa
190. onitoring the level once vour en gine is running Also the oil level check only works when the engine has been turned off long enough for the oil ta drain back into the oil pan LOW OIL Low Light Your vehicle is equipped with an oil level monitoring system When you start your engine the light will come on briefly If the light doesn t come on have it repaired If the light stays on after starting your engine vour engine oil level may be too low You may need to add oil See Engine in the Index NOTICE Driving with the LOW COOLANT light on could cause your Chevrolet to overheat See Engine Overheat ing in the Index Your Chevrolet could be damaged and it wouldn t be covered by your warranty Low Coolant Light V8 Engine This light should come on while you are starting your engine If the light doesn t come on have it repaired The light also comes on when the coolant in vour radiator is low You may need to add coolant See the Index under Engine Coolant m Convertible Top The following procedures explain the proper operation of your convertible top To Lower Your Convertible Top NOTICE Don t leave your convertible out with the top down for any long periods of time The sun and the can dam age your seal material and other things inside your vehicle 1 Park on a level surface Set the parking brake firmly Shift an automatic transmission into P
191. onnector and p not damage the vertical aiming damage the aiming bubble pulling it from the socket bubble 4 Check the new headlight again The number of the light must match the number the headlight being replaced The letter LI or L must also match 208 He iiti 9 9 Check the headlight aim indicators The horizontal indicator A should be Center High Mounted Stoplight on 0 zero If the vehicle is level the vertical indicator B should also be on 0 zero If the vehicle isn t level check the vertical aim level surface as soon as you If either indicator doesn t read 0 zero adjust the headlight aim See Adjusting Headlight Aim in the Index To replace the bulb 1 Remove the two screws im the stoplight lens If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the headlight aim seems to be affected see your Chevrolet dealer Headlights on damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the horizontal aim by your Chevrolet dealer 2 Gently pull the assembly out and remove the bulb trom the back of the assembly Reverse the steps with a new bulb 209 Service and Appearance Care Rear Lights To change any rear bulb you have to remove the entire housing 1 Remove the trim panel from the side that you are replacing the bulb 2 Pull the carpet back 2 Turn and pull out the socket and the Front Turn Signal 1 U
192. ons that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a 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 ta the left just move that hand 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 objects 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 flash telling other drivers you re about turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even 1f 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 145 Your D
193. oor See Tires in the Index for further details Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every 15 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details Least Twice a Year CHECK 5 DEBERE WHAT TO DO Hydraulic Clutch Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir Sce Hydraulic Clutch Fluid in the Index A fluid System Inspection loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired at once Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details 246 At Least a Year CHECK Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D Lubricate all body door hinges Also lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the hood rear compartment glove box door console door and any folding seat hardware Section D tells you what to use CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could ie 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 use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On auto
194. operly Panels incorrectly installed may leak NOTICE High pressure car washes may cause water lo enter your vehicle Never spray water directly at the roof panel joints This will cause leaks T Top Sunshades b Start with the panel marked DRIVER FRONT Unlatch the driver side T top raise it halfway and close the latch handle With the top raised and resting on the center root rail slide the flat edge of the sunshade panel with the vinyl side to the glass between the glass and plastic trim making sure the edge marked DRIVER FRONT is pointing to the front of the vehicle 3 Open the latch and close the top Check to see if there are any gaps showing Unlatch the T top and adjust the sunshade as required Once the sunshade is installed properly you can stick the velero buttons on the glass for a proper fit every time you install the sunshades To do this remove the T 1op with the sunshade installed and place it upside down on a table or bench Take care not to scratch the glass 5 6 Pull the sunshade back little and remove the backing paper from the velcro buttons Push the sunshade back into place sticking the velcro to the glass Install the T top close the latch and lock the T top Repeat the above steps for the passenger side sunshade 85 Features and Controls You store the sunshades two different Ways 1 When the T tops are in
195. operly stored close out Covered Visor Vanity Mirror enel it cannot be removed panel could be thrown about the Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover panel it cannot be removed hicle duri Eg 1 2 SET rp AST vehicle during collision or sudden to expose vanity mirror Pull the panel Low ard vou to unsnap it maneuver You or others could be Then slide the close out panel along injured If you remove the cover the groove in the trim pancl don t store it in your vehicle When Reverse the steps to install the panel you put it back always be sure that it is securely attached with both sides snapped in place If you plug accessories inta your cigarette lighter such as heating devices or air compressors these accessories should have a rated current of less than 15 amps Exceeding this limit will result in blown fuse m Floor Mats Your Chevrolet s floor mats are d custom fitted to the foot wells Be sure the driver s floor mat is in place If it isn t it could interfere with the E Ashtray and Lighter Cigarette Lighter accelerator or brake pedals To use the lighter push it in all the way Front Ashtray and let go When it s ready it will pop Lift up the cover open the ashtray To back by itself remove it lift up on the right side of the ashtray IF you have an automatic transmission the ashtray is near the front of your console If you have a manual NOTICE Transmission the ashtr
196. or making complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals 201 Service and Appearance Care NOTICE So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t 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 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 antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint 202 Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid 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 your brakes won t work well or won t work at all correct a leak I you add flu
197. or grease on studs or L nuts If you do the nuts might come Remove all the wheel nuts and take off loose Your wheel could fall off the flat tire causing a serious accident 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 a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emer gency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off oon 72 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 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence as shown 173 Problems on the Road compact spare tire It won t fit Store the CAUTION wheel cover in the rear area until you Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly have the flat tire repaired or replaced 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 a torque wrench to 100 pound feet 140 Nem s
198. orm well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km Of course it s best to replace your spare with full size tire as soon you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE Don t take vour compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can dam age the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of vour vehicle 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 176 Rocking your vehicle to get it out If You re Stuck In due Mud Ice or NOTICE First turn your steering wheel left and der ade right That will clear the area around Snow Spinning your wheels destroy your front wheels If your vehicle has parts of your vehicle as well as the ASR you should turn the system off What you don t want to do when your tires If vou spin the wheels too fast See ASR System in the Index vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels while shifting your transmission Then shift M and forth between R The method known as rocking can help back and forth you can destroy Reverse and a forward gear or with you get out when you re stuck but you your transmission tame transmission ecd First n must use caution e Second gear and Reverse s
199. ou plan on driving in another country outside the U 5 or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission controls won t work well or at all With continuous use spark plugs can get fouled the exhaust system can corrode and your engine oi can deteriorate quickly Your vehicle s oxygen sensor will be damaged All of that means costly repairs that wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales NAES 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8 7 Canada The cap is behind a hinged door onthe Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean left side of your vehicle gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as To take off the cap turn it slowly to the possible See Cleaning the Outside of left d Your Chevrolet in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks NOTICE If you need new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit and your fuel tank and emissions system might be dam age
200. ousness and even death Tf you must drive with the hatch open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the hatch Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index lf you have air vents on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index m Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Chevrolet a number of theft deterrent features 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 Chevrolet and open the driver s door you ll hear 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 transmission taking your key out also lacks your transmission 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
201. out motor vehicle safety from the Hotline m Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General 260 Motors of Canada Limited You may write Transport Canada Box S880 Ottawa Ontario KIG 312 m Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevroler Customer Assistance Center PO Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 2777 English 800 263 7854 French write General Motors af Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH BP 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 1s available 24 hours day 365 days a year calling 1 800 1 800 243 8872 This toll free number will provide you over the phone roadside assistance with miner mechanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service
202. owing service That your vehicle cannot towed from the front or rear with sling type equipment That your vehicle has rear wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and A CAUTION illustrations The operator may want to see them To help avoid injury to you or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead Problems on Road When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should be clamped in straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transmission should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels don t go more than 35 mph 55 km h or farther than 50 miles km or your transmission will be damaged
203. particular crash the determination of whether the air bag should have inflated cannot 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 sytem triggers a chemical reaction af the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas which inflates a cloth bag The inflator eloth 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 bag 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 occupants 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 occupants motion 15 not toward the air bag Air bags should never re
204. pinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that CAUTION doesn t get you our after few tries you If you let your tires spin at high may need to be towed If you do speed they can explode and you or need to be towed out see Towing Your others could be injured And the Vehicle in the Index transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer 177 Problems on the Road 178 Here you will find information about the care of your Chevrolet This part begins with service and fuel information and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a section devoted to its appearance care Part 6 Service amp Appearance Care Servio ie CC aae ER ean er 180 IDEEN DURS VATI DS NADA RET 181 Things Uniden the oo pL UD ae ean tani bane 184 Hood Pena ogi eee a rk REG eU EE ES 184 ATE ORE E YR 187 NICA EUR MY 191 Automatic Transmission Fl
205. quivalent where required See Rear Axle in the Index GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and Spring Anchor h Release Pawl a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 Hock and Door Hinges Rear Folding Seat Fuel Door Hinge Rear Compartment Lid Hinges See Replacement Parts in the Index for recommended replacement filters valves and spark plugs Dielectric Silicane Grease GM Pan No 12345579 equivalent 252 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 or Schedule maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is convenient place to store them Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 254 ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 299 Maintenance Schedule Seclion E Maintenance Record Cont ODOMETER m
206. r BASS hear more or less bass Treble Press TREB A or TREB Y to hear more or less treble For the clearest sound keep both of these adjusted all the way up If a station is weak and noisy press TREB Y to reduce the noise COMP RDM REV Adjusting the Speakers Balance Turn the balance control behind the upper knob to move the sound between the right and left speakers Fade Turn the fade control behind the lower knob to move the sound between the front and rear speakers The Delco Bose premium speaker system only includes three speakers It does not include speakers in the panel behind the grilles next to the rear seat To Play a Compact Disc Before you begin please note don t use the mini discs that are called singles They won t eject Use full size compact discs With the audio system on insert a disc into the slot with the label side up CO will appear on the display and track will begin to play If the dise comes back out and ERR appears on the display it could be that The disc is upside down tis dirty scratched or wet There s tow much moisture in the air You are driving on very rough road The temperature is too hot or too cold Recall Press RCL to see what rack 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 Comfort Controls
207. r 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 S JE TE ru 161060666 Pai oom Toa ra ANTI LOCK 190 9 9100100 07 Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your Chevrolet has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding This light on the instrument panel will go on when you start your vehicle When you start your vehicle or when you begin to drive away you may hear momentary motor or clicking noise And you 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 warning light will stay on or flash ce Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index 127 Your Driving and the Road Here s how anti lock works Let s say the 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 dawn If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the hrakes 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 available tire and road conditions
208. r back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle adi en properly in your vehicle To read how see the Children and Safety Belts section of this manual and read the caution label on the froni passenger s safety belt N 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 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 be tween an occupant and an air bag it could affect the performance of the air bag or worse it could cause inju ry Air Bag Readiness Light How the Air Bag 5ystem Works There is an air bag readiness light onthe Where is the air bag instrument panel which shows AIR BAG on it The system checks for electrical malfunctions and the light tells you if there is a problem The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel You will see this light flash for few seconds when vou turn your ign
209. r 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 It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield 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 large 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 vou can t try to slow down before you hit them Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So 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 18 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 135 Your Driving and the Road Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds
210. r lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get AM Stereo This means the Delco system can receive C stereo broadcasts Many AM stations around the country use C QUAM to produce stereo though some do not Pisa registered trademark of Motorola Inc If your Delco system can get C QUAM your STEREO light will come on when you re receiving it Care of Your Cassette Tape 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 aperate 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 known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast 1s badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Clean your tape player with a wiping action no
211. r the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze Adding Coolant If vou have the 5 71 LTI Code P engine To Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank and this light comes on means you re If you need more coolant add the proper cold check the dipstick on the cap of the low on engine coolant mix at the coolant recovery tank but only coolant recovery tank The coolant level when your engine is cool If the tank is should be at COLD or a little higher very low or empty also add coolant to the m When your engine is warm the level on ELE the dipstick should be up to HOT or a Index tor information little higher To Check Coolant When your engine is 199 Service and Appearance Care Kadiator Pressure Cap Engines CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot NOTICE Your radiator cap is 18 psi 124 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the pressure cap even little when the engine and radiator are hot coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure arrows on the cap line up with overflow tube on the radiator
212. refully scrape off excess stain Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier 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 cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread 222 Non greasy stains Such as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge rhe soiled area with water stain remains follow the foam type instructions above odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination stains Such as candy cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stairs e Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry Ifa stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean Rub 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 Lype vinyl cleaner Cleaning Leather Lise a soft cloth with lukewarn water and a mild soap or saddle soap For stubborn
213. rical Equipment Add On 227 Flat Tire Changing 167 Defects Safety Electric Mirror Control 2 Phat Goes 166 Reporting to General Motors 260 Emergencies Braking 29 FIRMAN oce cr o ree ao Reporting to the Canadian Emergencies Steering in 130 Flow Through Ventilation System 111 Government Engine Fluid Reporting to the United States i ceee ne 198 Automatic Transmission 194 Government Coolant Block Heater 59 ees e ENSE ERO 203 Defensive Driving Coolant onde s AV 97 Manual Transmission 196 Defogger Rear Window Exhaust sss PowerSteering 200 Defogging and eid Identification UE CETERI TORT ES 227 Recommended 25 Windows THOSE 187 Windshield Washer 20 Dimensions Vehicle Pressure 09 Pog Lights oii cece rrr no 81 Doing Your Own Service Work Overheating s 157 Folding Rear Seatback 15 DOG EOM eer enn ERR EDS Specifications y sane 232 Foreign Countries Fuels 82 Door Locks Power Starting Your 57 Fareign Material Paint Damage 225 Index Pour Way Manual Seat Freeway Driving 137 Front PST us urne
214. riving and the Road Driving 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 long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility af engine and transmission overheating If you are towing a trailer and you have an automatic transmission with Overdrive you may prefer to drive in D instead of Overdrive or as you need to a lower gear Or if vou have a manual transmission with fifth or sixth gear and you are towing a trailer it s better not ro use fifth or sixth gear Just drive in fourth gear fifth gear if you have a six speed manual transmission as you need to 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 146 both your vehicle and the trailer can 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 a manual transmission 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels J When the wheel chacks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply
215. rm the ignition switch to the Acc or Run position Press SEEK 4 or SEEK p and hold until the first digit of your code appears Release the button 3 Turn the lower knob to make the second and third digits appear Press the lower knob O00 will appear on the display Press SEEK 4 or SEER p and bold until the fourth digit of your security code appears Release the button 2 4 119 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems amp Turn the lower knob until the fifth and sixth digits of your code appear 7 Press the lower knob The clock display will appear and the unit will work If LOC shows the numbers did not match and the unit is still locked How to Change Your Security Code You can change your security code following these steps 1 Using your old code follow the directions given under Shutting Off the Theft Deterrent Feature 2 Repeat directions of Setting Your Security Code with your new security code Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound But FM signals will reach only about 10 ta 40 miles 16 to 65 km And tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to came and go The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with cach other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and powe
216. rmined that the failure to perform ruis maintenance will nor nullify the emission wu rranm recall Habiliry prior to nhe completion of veliicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services he performed at the indicated intervals and the mainenance be recorded im Section E Maintenance Record Maintenance Schedule Section B Owner Checks and Services Listed 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 uis important tor you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill CHECK Engine Oil 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 Fluid Level At Least Once a Month CHECK Tire Inflation Check tire inflation Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire Loading Information label located on the rear edge of the driver s d
217. rs 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 can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair replacement Paying attention to vour warning lights and gages could also save vou or others from injury Warning lights go on when there may or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you 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 you are familiar with this section you should alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be 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 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 costly and even dangerous 50 please get to know your warning lights and pages They re a big help 83 Features and Controls Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank The fuel gage works only when the ignition switch is in the Run position When the gage point
218. rs on your vehicle One is in the left side of your instrument panel 228 The other is in the engine compartment Open the cover on either of the boxes to expose the 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 new one of the correct size If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have spare fuse you can borrow one of the correct value 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 is size you need Keplace tt as soon as you can Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by circuit breaker electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlight winng 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 ele 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 5 Powertrain
219. rs or light trucks less than 10 000 pounds 4 536 kg GVWR are listed in the same index 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 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 he listed in the later vear s index When you order an index for a model year 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 Tor indexes for the 1990 1994 madel be happy to send you one Automated They are not meant for the years recording equipment will take your name do it yourselfer Technicians have the and mailing address The number to call equipment tools safety instructions and Toll Free Telephone Number is 1 800 551 4123 know how to do a job quickly and safely If you want an additional orderi
220. s If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine 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 your 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 damag ing your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index m Driving through Deep NOTICE If vou drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Standing Water m Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater OPTION In very cold weather 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior starting your vehicle To use the coolant heater 1 off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into normal grounded 110 volt outlet N CAUTION
221. s only when you must Use only SAE Class 5 type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the rear 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 slow down until it stops Driving too fast with chains on will damage your vehicle s 220 a qmm EG _ m Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe theis fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your Chevrolet sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your dpors OT wind Jy 5 when yt ire cleaning the inside Mever use these ta clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Wail Polish Remover They can all he hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage vour vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap e Bleach e Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Ch
222. s That Burn Your vehicle was damaged in collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust paris under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 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 CO and Have your vehicle fixed immediately 70 Running Your Engine While You re Parked AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION It s better not to park with the engine N CAUTION can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in running But if you ever have to here are P Park with the parking brake some things to know 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 Power Windows Option With power windows switches on the door control each window when the ignition is on or when RAP is present See Retained Accessory Power in the In
223. s avoid only the braking skid Remember anti lock braking system Ml Driving t 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 from headlights behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space berween you and other vehicles 133 Your Driving and the Road e Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlights can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals e f 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 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 seco
224. s on the display your system is not secured You must restart the entire procedure again from step 5 Shutting Off the Theft Deterrent Feature If your audio system is secured SEC shows on display and you wish to disable it enter vour security code as follows pausing no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition on Make sure the audio system 15 off The time will show on the display 2 Press pushbuttons 1 and 47 together until SEC shows on the displav Press SET 000 will appear on the display Press SEEK 4 or SEEK and hold until the first digit of your code appears Release the button 5 Turn the lower knob until the second and third digits appear Press the lower knob OO0 wall appear on the display Press SEEK 4 or SEEK p and hold until the fourth digit of your security code appears Release the button 3 4 6 7 8 Turn the lower knob until the fifth and sixth digits of your code appear 9 Press the lower knob If shows you have shut off the theft deterrent feature If SEC shows your audio system is still secured NOTE vou lose forget your security code see your dealer for assistance Unlocking the Audio System after Power Failure If power is disrupted to the audio system while in the SEC mode the unit will not work and LOC will show on the display whenever the ignition is on unlock the unit Tu
225. s present See Retained Accessory Power in the Index Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Remote Lock Control Option If your Chevrolet has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock vour hatch from about 30 feet 9 m using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Remote Lock Control operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference ro this system occur try this Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions on battery replacement Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle This product has maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objects may he blocking the signal See your Chevrolet dealer qualified technician for service Changes or modifications to this system by other than authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Operation The driver s door will unlock automatically when UNLOCK is pressed If UNLOCK
226. s show that children are 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 N 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 person at a time 2 42 Q What if a child is wearing 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 be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide CAUTION Never do this Here child is sitting in seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of 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 hones in a crash m Safety Belt Extender the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around vou vou should us
227. sensor and wiring Use wheel lift or car carrier equip ment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps 195 Problems on the Road uc eme Rear Towing Hook Ups NOTICE Do not tow with sling type equip ment or rear bumper valance will damaged Attach T hook chains in front of rear wheels in bottom of frame rail on both sides NOTICE Take care not to damage the brake pipes and cables NOTICE Do not attach winch cables or 17 Use wheel lift or car carrier equip ment Additional ramping may be required for car cartier equipment hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in the T hook slots Use safety chains and wheel straps 22 198 If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine NOTICE Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment contact To help avoid damage install towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment m Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage your Chevrolets instrument panel i i We Steam from an overheated engine burn you badly even if you just You may also find a low coolant warning apen the hood Stay away from the eng
228. sing a screwdriver remove the 3 Pull out the bulb plastic screws from the deflector under the vehicle Move the deflector out of the way 4 Reverse the steps with a new bulb 210 Remove the wing nuts 7 Pull the assembly off from the outside To remove a socket with a tab press the tab and tum the socket counterclockwise To remove a socket without a tab turn the socket counterclockwise To remove the bulb push in and tum it counterclockwise then pull it Reverse the steps with a new bulb Rear Sidemarker To replace a rear sidemarker bulb 1 Remove the screw from the sidemarker assembly 2 To pull out the bulb housing tilt the housing to remove the tabbed end 211 Service and Appearance Care 3 counterclockwise and pull out the socket and the bulb 4 Reverse the steps with a new bulb 212 gm TIRE LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT TOTAL Los 2 B 1128 544 LOADING j AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT SPEED T01253547 fh m Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the driver s door 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 of people that can be in your Vehicle and the tot
229. sition earlier in this part Kear 5eat Passengers It s 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 cun be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap 5houlder Belt The rear seats have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly MUN Seats Restraint Systems TE 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle belt across you Don t let it get twisted until it clicks 32 lf the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 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 able to unbuckle the safety quickly if you ever had to Z 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 on the buckle end of the as you low and snug on the hips just touching pull up on the shoulder part the thighs I
230. sition 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 also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models See Shifting out of P Park in this part Reverse Lise this pear to back up NOTICE Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission 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 vour transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow If You re in the Index e Neutral In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is 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 NOTICE Damage 10 your transmission caused by shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine r
231. speeds and under vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Chevrolet Motor Division greater loads generating extra heat Obey speed limit restrictions when Customer Assistance Department What s more the trailer adds considerably towing a trailer Don t drive faster PO Box 7047 0 wind resistance increasing the pulling than the maximum posted speed for Troy MI 48007 7047 requirements trailers no more than 55 mph In Canada write to 90 km h to save wear on your a imi If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer peris If you do here are some important points Three important considerations have to 1908 Colonel Sam Drive There are many different laws do with weight Oshawa Ontario LIH 8 7 including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make Weight of the Trailer sure your rig will be legal not only How heavy can trailer safely where you live bur also where you ll he driving good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls e Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged It should never weigh more than I 500 pounds 680 kg under normal driving conditions It should never weigh more than 1 000 pounds 450 kg when driven on long grades at high ambient t
232. st traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 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 If you have traction control keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions See Acceleration ability to make a hard stop on a slippery Slip Regulation System in the Index If you don t have the traction control system 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 Your anti lock brakes improve your road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index i i il dig dius i Lig a 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 know for sure that vou are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep vourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers
233. steep if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission 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 down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill CAUTION If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a downhill slope CAUTION 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 could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission 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
234. t 1908 Colonel Sam Dr Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Chevrolet regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Chevrolet products Chevrolet monitors product performance in the field We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better Now you can get these bulletins too Bulletins cover various subjects Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe inexpensive repairs which if done on time with the latest parts may avoid future costly repairs Some bulletins tell a technician how to 262 repair new or unexpected condition Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle They can help technician service your vehicle better Most bulletins apply to conditions alTecting a mall number of cars or trucks Your Chevrolet dealer or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle Individual PSP s If you don t want to buy all the PSP s issued by Chevrolet for all car or truck models in the model vear you can buy individual PSP s such as those which may pertain to a particular model do this you will first need to our index of PSP s It provides a variety of information Here s what you ll find in the index and how you can get What You ll Find in the Index A list of all PSP s published by Chevrolet in a model year 1990 or later PSP s covering all models of Chevrolet ca
235. tas NO Maintenance Services following whichever occurs first When most trips are less than 4 miles Schedules amd 6 km e When most trips are less than 10 miles Engine Dil amp Chl Filler Change Every 3 000 miles 5 km or 3 monas 16 km and outside temperatures remain below freezing e When most trips include extended idling and or frequent low speed operation as in stop and go traffic Ea Engine Accessory Drive Inspection e When towing a trailer Every 31 000 miles 50 OCC km 24 manits System Service Chassis Lubrication Every iher chenpe At OCC and every 15 000 miles 25 MX kim or as necessary Tire and Wheel Riedie amp When operating in dusty areas See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Ee eee Transmission Service Services following Schedules E and I spark Plus Replacement t T 341 L32 Code 5 Engine Every 30 000 miles 50 W0 km An Emission Conmol Service Spark Plug Replacement The Environmental Protection Agency 4 7L LTI Code P California Air Resources Board has determined thar the failure to perform Every miles 166 kom Every milies 50 OC kon maintenance iiem will not the emission See Explunation of Scheduled Maintenance
236. the engine with the air cleaner off 192 2 Disconnect the plastic clamp on the 3 Pull the air cleaner straight up ection duct Pull apart the conn Unclamp the metal clips 193 Service and Appearance Care Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission 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 done at a Chevrolet 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 toa little fluid can dam age your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system starting fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes hefore checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving e When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather e While pulling trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 80 F to 200 F 82 C to
237. time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time 15 about 3 4 of second But that s only an average It might be less with driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others 15 important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavernent or gravel the 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 rather than keeping pace with traffic 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 vou do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some powe
238. traint in the front seat could be pushed into the seatback by the right front passen ger s air bag if it inflates child in rear facing child restraint can be seri ously injured if this happens Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one You ll need a safety locking clip to properly secure a child restraint in this position You can get a locking clip where child restraints are sold or from your Chevrolet dealer GM Part No 94844571 The locking clip must be the same as the one shown here 39 Seats and Restraint Systems Until you have this clip secure child restraint only in the rear scat the earlier section about securing child restraint in the rear seat Once you have the clip follow these instructions 1 Because the vehicle right front passenger s air bag always move the seat far back as it will go before securing 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 9 as the instructions say 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 B instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or n
239. tte Tape 115 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player 117 Specifications Capacities and sig Fo Speedometer and Odometer 92 Starting Your Engine 57 Starting 149 Steam Coming from Your Engine There otha 157 steam If There Is 15 amp Steering IEEE eR radars 129 Power rra s 200 In Emergencies SCRI RES 130 FREE D 130 130 Storage Cassette and Compact Dise RT Compartment Rh soccer Bae alee ER Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 177 SUn VISORS Sunshades T T p i die ees Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Air Bags 26 Switch Ignition 55 Symbols Safety Warnings and 7 Symbols Vehicle 5 Index Sunshades 85 wars 93 Tank Filling Your 183 Temperature Control Knob 108 TIMIDI EAE 53 Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK eae 118 Theft Deterrent PASS Key I 53 one peace ier Dec ecc 200 Tit Wheel 2s NET 130 Tips Ventilati n 112 PE 7 7 77 A a scs erai iere cars 212 eese B TJ 214 Balance Wheel Alignment and 219 Buying New eese
240. ttery voltage on your voltmeter If it reads less than 11 volts or more than 16 volts while your engine is running and it stays there you may have a problem with the electrical charging system Have it checked right away Driving with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone could drain your battery you idle your engine for a while the voltmeter reading might move into the red zone If the reading stays in the red zone while you are driving you may have problem with the electrical charging system Have it checked While the valtmeter reads in the red zone your battery may not be able to power certain electrical accessories like ABS If this 98 off all your accessories including your comfort contral and audio systems ENGINE SOON 1 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light computer monitors aperation of your fuel ignition and emission contral systems This light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running as a check to show vou it is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on it 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
241. ttons for up to eight stations 4 and 4 just 1 Tune in the station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display for about five seconds 3 Within five seconds press one of the four pushbuttons Whenever you press that button the preset station will return Repeat these steps for each pushbutton You can preset three more stations on each band by pressing pair of buttons next to each other at the same time Just 1 Tune in the station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display for about five seconds 3 Within five seconds press two pushbuttons next to each other at the same time Whenever you press that pair of buttons the preset station will return Repeat these steps for each pair of pushbuttons Setting the Tone Bass Slide the BASS lever up to hear more bass Treble Slide the TREB lever up to hear more treble If station is weak and noisy move TRER down to reduce the noise Adjusting the Speakers Balance Turn the balance contro behind the upper knob to move the sound between the right and left speakers Fade Turn the fade control behind the lower knob to move the sound berween the front and rear speakers The Delco Bose premium speaker system only includes three speakers It does not include speakers in the panel behind the grilles next to the rear scat To Play a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30
242. ugs If you need a new ignition key go to your Chevrolet dealer who can obtain the correct key code In an emergency call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance at SO0 CHEV USA NOTICE Your Chevrolet has number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble eet ting into your vehicle if you ever lock your kevs inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have extra kevs B Door Locks CAUTION Unlocked doors be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders can easily enter through unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may not be so abvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle 47 There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside Use your door key Features and Controls From the inside To lock the door move the lock control on the door back To unlock the move the lock control on the door Forward Power Door Locks Option Push the power door lock switch to lock or unlock both doors at once The switch only works when the ignition switch is in Run or Acc or when RAP i
243. uid a a LR Fe D ATE S 194 Manual Transmission Fluid iilos t 196 Hydraulic Clutch rmm SHORE 197 PERIERE rs e MELIOR URINE a ne ee Ie SES 197 Engine Coolant Perder EE EPI EE EX 198 Power Steering Fluid ater re are 200 Wiedsmald Washer Lu sere ek cere re cR ee ee 201 Brake Master Cylinder CES REY ET 202 ER MGR RI 204 Bulb Replacement EROS ERR ARDEN 205 Loading Your Vehicle Oe IC ERE ELT 212 al a al e ac ra D ED Da aal aa a AA a LIE A d rs ante he 214 Apposnnos CNT War uk KE EVI E E ERI 220 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials 226 Vehicle Identification Number VIN scsacs nz 227 Service Parts Identification Label UL SUE ae epee oae c 227 Add On Electrical Equipment 227 and Circuit ae 227 Replacement H lbs loud ugue cs e uei 833 Capacities and cee 232 Service and Appearance Care B Service Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle b
244. ulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator 9 Shut the engine off and replace the 10 Then fill the coolant recovery tank pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly pressure cap Be sure the arrows on to the proper level Steer to maintain lane position then the cap line up like this For complete drain flush and refill gently brake to a stop well out of the see your Chevrolet dealer or a Chevrolet traffic lane Camaro Service Manual To purchase A rear blowout particularly on a curve service manual see Service acts much like a skid and may require the Publications in the Index same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot 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 your tire goes flat the next section shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely N CAUTION Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from mov ing 1 Set the parking brake firmly Changing a Flat Tire The following steps will tell you how to tire goes flat avoid further tire and shift lever in Park
245. um the temperature control knob to a comfortahle setting During initial start up only if your Ventilation vehicle is equipped with an optional engine coolant heater you can use itin cold weather around 20 F 8 C or lower to heat the passenger area better than without it Because an engine coolant 1 Turn the air control knob to A heater warms the engine coolant your 2 Turn the temperature control knob to vehicle s heating system can more comfortable setting efficiently provide heat for the passenger ei of your UE TET Engine COIT 3 Turn the fan control knob to the right Heater in the Index Bi Level Heating Defogging and Defrosting For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed you can still direct outside air through your vehicle You may want to use bi level heating on Windows cool but sunny days This setting directs 4 Turm the ste control knob to cool air toward your body and warmer air toward your feet 2 Turn the temperature control knob all way ro the right 1 Turn the ai trol knob to BREN IMP d 3 Turn the fan control knob rhe right 2 Turn the temperature control knob to a comfortable setting 3 Turn the fan control knob to the right 108 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Air Conditioner Controls OPTION The air conditioning system uses the same controls us the heating system except that the air control kn
246. unning your engine without coolant isn t covered by your waranty CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can If there seems to be no leak check to see if the electric engine fan is running If the engine is overheating the should he running If it isn t your vehicle needs start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 1 Coolant recovery tank 159 Problems on the Road A N CAUTION You can be burned if you spill cool ant on hot engine parts Coolant tains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the coolant mix will Your vehicle s cool ant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If the overheat warning continues there s Recovery Tank one more thing you can try You can add If you ha
247. untries it s lower than that The will be 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 But it s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night drivers are impaired at levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent three beers in one hour for I80 pound or 82 kg person has doubled his or her chance of having an accident 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 to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up 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 person with a higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision 125 Your Driving and the Road There s something else about dri
248. ur liver or spleen Q What s wrong with this Q What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is worn under the The belt ts buckled in the wrong arm It should he worn over the place shoulder at all times CAUTION You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In 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 vour belt into the buckle nearest vou Q What s wrong with this The belt is twisted across the body fix it CAUTION You can be seriously injured by twisted belt In a crash 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 To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before vou close the door be sure the is aut of the way If you slam the door on it vou can damage both the belt and vour vehicle 25 Seats and Restraint Systems This vehicle has AIR BAGS for trant occupants CAUTION YOU ERG YOUR SAFETY BELT EVEN WITH AN AIR AMD HERE S WHY bags are dessgned 10 inflate in rollovers o irt rear side or low speed crashes Airbags inflate with great force taster than ihe blink
249. vehicle could be damaged Fuel The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel Vehicle Identification Number in the Index 3 41 1 32 Code 5 Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It should meet specifications ASTM 04814 in the 17 5 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 sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADED right 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 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s 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 hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem 5 7L LT1 Code P Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher You may use middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines hut your vehicle may not accelerate as well The gasoli
250. ven t found a problem yet but the proper coolant mix directly to the the coolant level isn t at or above the water and a proper antifreeze radiator but be sure the cooling system is PULL COLD mark add a 50 50 coal before you do it mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the T coolant recovery tank See Engine NOTICE Coolant in the Index for more infor 1 ld weather water freeze and mation about the proper coolant mix In cold weat crack the engine radiator heater and other parts Use the mended coolant 160 CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from 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 turn the pressure cap How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 34L 1 42 Code 5 Engine 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is 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 you hear hiss wait for that to step A hiss means there is still some
251. 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 Chevralet can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible 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 you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a 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 emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onte 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 t
252. will come on harder to push Or the pedal may go brake doesn t release fully IF it stays on when you start your engine closer to the floor It may take longer to after your parking brake is fully released stay on for three seconds That s normal stop If the light is still on or if the it means vou have a brake problem If the light doesn t come on have it fixed anti lock brake system warning light is so it will be ready to warn you if there is a flashing have the vehicle towed for problem service See Anti Lock Brake System Waming Light and Towing Your Vehicle in the Index the light flashes when you re driving E CAUTION you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular Your brake system may not be work brakes Pull off the road and stop ing properly if the brake system carefully You may notice that the pedal is warning light Driving with the harder to push Or the pedal may go brake system warning light on can closer to the floor It may take longer to lead to an accident If the light is still stop Have the vehicle towed for service on ar if the anti lock brake system See Towing Your Vehicle in the warning light is flashing after you ve Index pulled off the road and stopped care fully have the vehicle towed for ser vice 95 Features and Controls CAUTION Your regular brake system may be working properly if the anti lock brake syst
253. wly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear hiss wait for that stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 164 N CAUTION 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 hot engine d After the engine cools open the air bleed valves on the heater return hose and water pump inlet 4 Fill with the proper mix Add coolant until you see a steady stream of caolant coming from the bleed valves 5 Close the bleed valves 6 Continue to fill the radiator up to the B Start the engine and allow it to run in base of the filler neck idle for approximately four minutes By this time the coolant level inside the radiator will be lower Add more is of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 7 Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from the engine and compartment 165 Problems on the Road 4 Ifa Tire Goes Flat It s 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 lo expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that p
254. wn lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights For example some jurisdictions may TW 3 TUN require that vou operate fog lamps only To Get of Cruise Control 2 Move the Cruise switch to OFF when your lower beam headlights are also on or that headlights be tumed on whenever you must use your Windshield When you turn off the Cruise Control or wipers In addition most jurisdictions 1 Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the ignition your Cruise Control set speed prohibit driving solely with parking There are several ways to turn off the To Erase Speed Memory Cruise Control the clutch pedal if you have a manual memory is erased lights especially at dawn or dusk It is transmission OR recommended that you check with your ASR and Cruise Control own state or provincial highway authority If your ASR system engages while your for applicable lighting regulations Cruise Control is set Cruise Control will disengage Your speed will be set in memory though When Cruise Control engages again use R A Resume Accelerate to go back to your set speed Features and Control c c c Main Light Control The main light control is a knob that works these lights Headlights Taillights Parking lights License lights 9 Sidemarker lights Instrument panel lights Turn the knob to 3E to on your headlights and oth
255. work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one few crashes are mild 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 PR ML a oen When the bike hits the block it stops But Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s Why Safety Belts Work the child keeps going just a seat on wheels When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes For example if the bike is going 10 mph 16 km h is the child TE s Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The person keeps going until stopped by The rider doesn t stop something In real vehicle it could be the windshield 18 or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as 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 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 a safet
256. works it s probably time to change the batteries To replace batteries in the Remote Lock Control 1 Pop the cover off by inserting a dime or similar object in the slot between the covers and twisting 2 Lift off the front cover bottom half first 3 Remove and replace the batteries Use two Duracell batteries type Hatch Release m DL2016 or a similar type Put new Your door key opens the hatch batteries in printed side down 4 Replace the front cover Make sure the cover is on tightly so water won t get In 51 NOTICE If you put things in the hatchback area sure they won t hreak the glass when you close it Never slam the hatch down You could break the glass or damage the defogger grid if equipped Remote Hatch Release Option Press the switch in your glove box to unlock the hatch from inside your vehicle If you have an automatic transmission your shift lever must be in P Park or N Neutral to use the switch If you have a manual transmission and the ignition switch is in Run you must set the parking brake before you can use the switch The switch only works when the ignition switch is in Run or Acc or when RAP is present See Retained Accessory Power in the Index 22 CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell It can cause unconsci
257. xpected temperature range COLD WEATHER GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREES C DO USE SAE 10W 40 SAE 20W 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE DIL NOT RECOMMENDED 190 As shown in the chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 10W 30 if it s going to 18 C or above These numbers an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE I0W 40 or SAE 20W 50 Tf 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 SHorSG SH or SG must be on the oil container either by itself or combined with other quality designations such as SH CD SH SG CD SG CD etc These letters show American Petroleum Institute API levels of quality e SAE 5W 30 Energy Conserving II Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel These three things are usually included in 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 nor covered by your warranty GM
258. y To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this section and see your Chevrolet dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment 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 many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers 50 please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer Load pulling components such as the Then during the first 500 miles 800 also depend on any special equipment engine transmission rear axle wheel km that you tow a trailer don t drive that you have on your vehicle assemblies and tires are forced to work over 50 mph 80 km h and don t You can ask your dealer for our harder against the drag of the added make starts at full throttle This helps trailering information or advice or weight The engine is required to operate your engine and other parts of your you can write us at at relatively higher
259. y belt You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can easily unbuckle safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of heing conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted 19 Seats and Restraint Systems Q Why don t they just put in air bags so people won t have to wear safety belts Air bags or Supplemental Inflatable 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 20 Q If a good driver and 1 never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you re in accident even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t pratect 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 m Safety Belt Reminder occur at speeds of less than 40 mph Light 65 km h When the key is
260. y or Months whichever excurs first WHAT TO SERVICE Explanation af Scheduled Maintenance Services follow Sehedulex 1 and H Engine Change Every 7 50 miles 12 500 12 manila First amd then every other oil ch nge Uil Filter Change 2 Chassis Luhrscutinn Every 7 544 miles 12 500 kom or 12 manhs miles 12 500 kan i and then every 5 3 miles 25 XX km as necessary Tire und Wheel Roin amp Inspection Ea Engine Accessory Drive Bellis Dipection EH Cooling System Service Service Every 3000040 miles 50 000 km or 24 monihs Sec IExplanidiin of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules and I Spark Replacement IAL 1 32 Code 8 Engine Every mules SOR Spark Replacemen iS TL LTI Cole Pi Engine Every 100 000 miles 166 X km Every 30 000 miles 3040 km See Explanation il Scheduled Maintenance Services follpwing Schedules and I Spark Plug Wire Inspection ir Cleaner Filier Replacemeni Fuel Tank Cup Lines Lis pescticun 3 Every miles 50 DUC km See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules 1 LH Rear Axle Change For Vehicles with Limited Slip Differentials The Services shaw fl in this ac hedule
261. you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s hest to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave your ignition key What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle Put your valuables in a storage area like your glove box Lock the glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take the door key with vou B PASS Key Il Your vehicle is equipped with the 55 Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system 55 is a passive theft deterrent system This means you don t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system It works when you insert remove the key from the ignition 55 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle 58 Features and Controls When the PASS Key ll system senses that someone is using the wrong key it shuts down the vehicle s starter and fuel systems For about three minutes the starter won t work and fuel won t go to the engine If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time the vehicle will not start This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make match SECURITY The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If
262. you ll see on the V6 engine AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE 1 Coolant recovery tank VEHICLE until it cools down Qm You may decide not to lift the hood but to Idle for long periods in traffic get service help right away Tow trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for minute or so Climb a long hill on hot day Stop after high speed driving 2 Radiator pressure cap Electric engine fan 1 If you have air conditioner turn off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 158 CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them 1f you do you can be burned 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 tank is boiling don t do anything else the vehicle until it cools down On the engine you ll see this 2 Radiator pressure ca P P When it is cool remove the coolant recovery tank cap and look at the dipstick The coolant level should be at or above NOTICE FULL COLD If it isn t vou may have leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 3 Electric engine fans Engine damage from r

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