Chevrolet 1997 Lumina

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Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control3
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual8
How to Use this Manual12
Safety Warnings and Symbols12
Vehicle Damage Warnings13
Seats and Seat Controls16
Way Manual Front Seat16
Reclining Front Seatbacks18
Head Restraints19
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone20
Why Safety Belts Work21
About Safety Belts and the Answers24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly25
Driver Position26
Lap-Shoulder Belt26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy33
Right Front Passenger Position34
Airbag System34
How the Air Bag System Works36
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions41
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults44
Smaller Children and Babies46
Built-In Child Restraint (Option)48
Adjusting the Harness Height50
Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint55
Storing the Built-In Child Restraint61
Child Restraints62
Where to Put the Restraint62
Top Strap63
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position64
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position66
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position67
Larger Children70
Safety Belt Extender73
Checking Your Restraint Systems73
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash74
Section 2 Features and Controls75
Door Locks78
Power Door Locks79
Rear Door Security Locks79
Leaving Your Vehicle80
Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped80
Operation81
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle81
Battery Replacement82
Trunk Lock84
Trunk Release (Option)84
Key in the Ignition84
Parking at Night85
Parking Lots85
Ignition Positions87
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)89
Automatic Transaxle Operation90
Parking Brake94
Shifting into PARK (P)95
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running97
Torque Lock98
Shifting out of PARK (P)98
Parking over Things that Burn99
Engine Exhaust99
Running Your Engine While You're Parked100
Tilt Steering Wheel102
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator103
Headlamp High/Low-Beam103
Cruise Control (if Equipped)105
Exterior Lamps108
Interior Lamps109
Instrument Panel Brightness Control109
Courtesy Lamps109
Battery Saver111
Power Outside Mirrors (if Equipped)112
Storage Compartments113
Center Console114
Convenience Net (Option)114
Ashtrays and Lighter115
Sun Visors115
Visor Vanity Mirrors115
Auxiliary Power Connection116
Sunroof (Option)117
Instrument Panel Cluster120
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators123
Safety Belt Reminder Light123
Airbag Readiness Light124
Charging System Light124
Brake System Warning Light125
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage128
Low Coolant128
Oil Warning Light131
Low Oil Level Light132
Security Light133
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems137
Comfort Controls138
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls138
Air Conditioning140
Ventilation System140
Defogging and Defrosting141
Rear Window Defogger141
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)144
AM -FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)148
Theft-Deterrent Feature151
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)153
Understanding Radio Reception154
Tips about Your Audio System154
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player155
Care of Your Compact Discs156
Fixed Mast Antenna156
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road157
Defensive Driving158
Drunken Driving159
Control of a Vehicle162
Braking in Emergencies166
Power Steering166
Steering Tips166
Steering in Emergencies167
Off-Road Recovery168
Loss of Control170
Driving at Night171
Night Vision172
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads173
Driving through Deep Standing Water175
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips175
City Driving176
Freeway Driving177
Highway Hypnosis179
Hill and Mountain Roads179
Winter Driving181
Driving on Snow or Ice182
If You're Caught in a Blizzard183
Loading Your Vehicle185
Towing a Trailer187
Weight of the Trailer Tongue189
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires190
Safety Chains191
Trailer Brakes191
Driving with a Trailer191
Following Distance192
Making Turns192
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer193
Driving on Grades193
Parking on Hills193
Maintenance When Trailer Towing194
Problems on the Road195
Other Warning Devices197
Jump Starting197
Towing Your Vehicle202
Front Towing204
Rear Towing205
Engine Overheating207
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine207
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine208
Cooling System209
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator214
If a Tire Goes Flat218
Changing a Flat Tire218
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools219
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire222
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools227
Compact Spare Tire229
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow230
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out230
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care233
Doing Your Own Service Work234
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle235
Fuels in Foreign Countries236
Filling Your Tank237
Checking Things under the Hood239
Hood Release240
Engine Oil243
Checking Engine Oil244
Engine Oil Additives248
When to Change Engine Oil248
What to Do with Used Oil248
Air Cleaner249
Automatic Transaxle Fluid250
When to Check and Change250
How to Check251
How to Add Fluid253
Engine Coolant254
What to Use254
Checking Coolant256
Radiator Pressure Cap257
When to Check Power Steering Fluid258
Windshield Washer Fluid259
Adding Washer Fluid259
Brake Fluid260
Brake Wear262
Bulb Replacement264
Halogen Bulbs264
Tire Pressure272
Tire Inspection and Rotation273
Buying New Tires275
Uniform Tire Quality Grading275
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance277
Wheel Replacement277
Tire Chains278
Appearance Care279
Cleaning the Built-In Child Restraint282
Care of Safety Belts and Built-In Child Restraint Harness283
Cleaning Glass Surfaces283
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades284
Washing Your Vehicle284
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses284
Finish Care285
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)285
Appearance Care Materials Chart287
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)288
Electrical System288
Service Parts Identification Label288
Replacement Bulbs295
Capacities and Specifications296
Vehicle Dimensions298
Air Conditioning Refrigerants298
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule301
Your Vehicle and the Environment302
How this Section Is Organized303
Using Your Maintenance Schedule304
Selecting the Right Schedule304
Short Trip/City Intervals305
Change Engine Oil and Filter307
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule312
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule323
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule327
At each Fuel Fill337
At Least Once a Month337
At Least Twice a Year338
At Least Once a Year338
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information349
Customer Satisfaction Procedure350
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users352
Chevroletigeo Roadside Assistance Program353
Canadian Roadside Assistance355
Courtesy Transportation356
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program357
Warranty Information358
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government358
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government359
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors359
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada359

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	1997 Lumina
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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