Chevrolet 1995 Lumina

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual4
How to Use this Manual8
Safety Warnings and Symbols8
Vehicle Damage Warnings9
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems11
Manual Front Seat11
Seats and Seat Controls11
Reclining Front Seatbacks13
Head Restraints14
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone15
Why Safety Belts Work16
About Safety Belts and the Answers19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly20
Driver Position20
Lap-Shoulder Belt20
Airbag System27
How the Air Bag System Works29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy33
Right Front Passenger Position33
Center Passenger Position33
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults38
Smaller Children and Babies41
Child Restraints43
Where to Put the Restraint43
Top Strap44
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position45
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position49
Larger Children52
Safety Belt Extender55
Checking Your Restraint Systems56
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts after a Crash56
Section 2 Features and Controls57
Door Locks59
Rear Door Security Locks60
Power Door Locks60
Leaving Your Vehicle61
Remote Lock Control (Option)61
Operation62
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle62
Battery Replacement63
Trunk Lock64
Glove Box65
Key in the Ignition65
Parking at Night66
Parking Lots66
Ignition Switch68
Starting Your Engine69
Driving through Deep Standing Water70
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)71
Automatic Transaxle72
Parking Brake76
Shifting into PARK (P)76
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running78
Torque Lock79
Shifting out of PARK (P)79
Tilt Steering Wheel83
Turn Signaymultifunction Lever83
Headlamp High/Low-Beam84
Windshield Wipers85
Cruise Control (Option)86
Interior Lamps90
Convex Outside Mirror93
Convenience Net (Option)94
Storage and Compartments94
Center Console95
Sun Visors95
Visor Vanity Mirrors95
Ashtrays and Lighter96
Cigarette Lighter97
Trip Odometer100
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators101
Charging System Light102
Safety Belt Reminder Light102
Airbag Readiness Light103
Brake System Warning Light104
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage107
Low Coolant Warning Light107
Oil Warning Light109
Low Oil Level Light110
Security Light110
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems111
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls111
System Controls112
Air Conditioning113
Defogging and Defrosting Windows113
Rear Window Defogger114
Flow-Through Ventilation System114
Ventilation Tips114
Audio Systems115
Setting the Clock115
AM/FM Stereo Radio115
Understanding Radio Reception125
Tips about Your Audio System125
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player126
Care of Your Compact Discs127
Fixed Mast Antenna127
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road129
Defensive Driving129
Drunken Driving130
Control of a Vehicle133
Braking in Emergencies137
Power Steering137
Steering Tips137
Steering in Emergencies138
Off-Road Recovery139
Loss of Control141
Driving at Night142
Night Vision143
Driving in the Rain144
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips145
City Driving146
Freeway Driving147
Before Leaving on a Long Trip148
Highway Hypnosis149
Hill and Mountain Roads149
Winter Driving151
Driving on Snow or Ice152
If You're Caught in a Blizzard153
Loading Your Vehicle155
Towing a Trailer157
Weight of the Trailer Tongue159
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires160
Safety Chains160
Trailer Brakes161
Driving with a Trailer161
Driving on Grades163
Parking on Hills163
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill164
Maintenance When Trailer Towing164
Section 5 Problems on the Road165
Hazard Warning Flashers165
Other Warning Devices166
Jump Starting166
Towing Your Vehicle171
Engine Overheating176
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine177
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator182
Changing a Flat Tire187
Compact Spare Tire196
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow197
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care199
Doing Your Own Service Work200
Gasolines for Cleaner Air202
Fuels in Foreign Countries202
Filling Your Tank203
Checking Things under the Hood205
Engine Oil208
What Kind of Oil to Use210
Engine Oil Additives211
When to Change Engine Oil212
Engine Coolant Heater212
What to Do with Used Oil212
Air Cleaner213
Automatic Transaxle Fluid214
How to Add Fluid217
Engine Coolant217
Adding Coolant218
Radiator Pressure Cap220
How to Check Power Steering Fluid220
What to Add221
Windshield Washer Fluid222
Brake Master Cylinder223
Brake Wear224
Brake Pedal Travel225
Brake Adjustment225
Replacing Brake System Parts225
Vehicle Storage226
Halogen Bulbs226
Bulb Replacement226
Front Park and Turn Signal Lamp227
Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamps229
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp230
Back-Up Lamp232
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement232
Tire Pressure234
Tire Inspection and Rotation234
Buying New Tires236
Uniform Tire Quality Grading237
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance238
Wheel Replacement239
Tire Chains240
Appearance Care241
Cleaning Vinyl243
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel244
Care of Safety Belts244
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades244
Washing Your Vehicle245
Finish Care245
Aluminum Wheels (if so Equipped)246
Sheet Metal Damage246
Finish Damage247
Underbody Maintenance247
Fiberglass Springs247
Chemical Paint Spotting247
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials248
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)249
Service Parts Identification Label249
Add-On Electrical Equipment249
Fuses and Circuit Breakers250
Instrument Panel Fuse Block250
Underhood Electrical Center254
Headlamp Wiring255
Power Windows and Other Power Options255
Replacement Bulbs256
Capacities and Specifications257
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts258
Air Conditioning Refrigerants258
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule259
How this Section Is Organized260
Using Your Maintenance Schedule261
Selecting the Right Schedule261
Schedule I Definition262
Schedule I Intervals262
Change Engine Oil and Filter264
Maintenance Schedule I269
Maintenance Schedule I1284
At Least Once a Month294
At Least Once a Year294
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information303
Customer Satisfaction Procedure303
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD)304
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government306
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government307
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors307
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program307
Courtesy Transportation308
Canadian Roadside Assistance309
Service and Owner Publications309
Service Bulletins310
Owner Publications310
Section 9 Index311

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	1995 Lumina
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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