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Contents2
For Canadian Owners 'Who Prefer a French Language Manual3
Index4
Safety Warnings and Symbols4
How to Use this Manual4
Vehicle Damage Warning5
Vehicle Symbols6
Model Reference7
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems8
Seats and Seat Controls9
Manual Front Seat9
Manual Lumbar Support10
Reclining Seatbacks10
Seatback Latches12
Easy Entry Seat13
Jump Seat13
Safety Belts14
Why Safety Belts Work15
About Safety Belts and the Answers18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly19
Adults19
Driver Position19
Lap-Shoulder Belt19
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System26
How the Air Bag System Works28
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?29
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?29
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?29
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates?30
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle31
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy32
Right Front Passenger Position32
Center Passenger Position32
Lap Belt33
Rear Seat Passengers34
Smaller Children and Babies35
Child Restraints37
Top Strap37
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position38
Jump Seats38
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position39
Larger Children41
Safety Belt Extender44
Checking Your Restraint Systems44
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash45
Section 2 Features and Controls48
Keys49
Door Locks51
Side Access Panel52
Leaving Your Vehicle52
Power Door Locks - if Equipped52
Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)53
Matching Transmitter to Your Vehicle54
Battery Replacement54
Operation54
Resynchronization55
Tailgate56
Theft57
Key in the Ignition57
Parking at Night57
Parking Lots57
New Vehicle Break-In58
Ignition Positions58
Starting Your Engine60
Key Release Button60
Automatic Transmission60
Manual Transmission60
Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine61
Starting Your VORTEC 4300 Engine62
Engine Coolant Heater63
To Use the Coolant Heater63
Automatic Transmission Operation64
Automatic Overdrive66
5-Speed67
Manual Transmission67
Shift Light68
Locking Rear Axle69
Four-Wheel Drive ( I F Equipped)69
Manual Transfer Case70
Electronic Transfer Case72
Shifting from 2HI to 4HI73
Shifting from 4HI to 2HI73
Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO73
Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI74
Parking Brake75
Column Shift Lever76
Shifting into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)76
Console Shift Lever77
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running78
Torque Lock78
Parking Your Vehicle79
Shifting out of PARK (.P) (Automatic Transmission)79
Parking over Things that Burn80
Engine Exhaust80
Running Your Engine While You're Parked81
Manual Windows82
Power Windows - if Equipped82
Horn83
Swing-Out Windows83
Express-Down Window83
Sliding Rear Window (if Equipped)83
Turn Signal/Multifunctional Lever84
Tilt Wheel (if Equipp-Ed)84
Turn and Lane Change Signals85
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer85
Windshield Wipers86
Windshield Washer86
Cruise Control (if Equipped)87
Setting Cruise Control88
Resuming a Set Speed88
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control89
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control89
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control89
Using Cruise Control on Hills89
Exterior Lamps90
Lamps on Reminder91
Daytime Running Lamps91
Interior Lamps92
Brightness Control92
Fog Lamps (if Equipped)92
Mirrors93
Front Map Lamps93
Dome Lamp93
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror93
Outside Manual Adjust Mirror94
Power Remote Control Mirror94
Convex Outside Mirror94
Storage Compartments94
Door Storage95
Front Storage Area95
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter96
Sun Visors96
Visor Vanity Mirror96
Accessory Power Outlets97
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror97
Instrument Panel98
Instrument Panel Cluster99
Speedometer and Odometer101
Trip Odometer101
Tachometer101
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators102
Safety Belt Reminder Light102
Air Bag Readiness Light103
Charging System Indicator Light103
Voltmeter Gage104
Brake System Warning Light105
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light106
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge106
Malfunction Indicator Lamp107
Light Flashing107
Light on Steady107
If the Light Is Flashing108
If the Light Is on Steady108
Engine Oil Pressure Gage109
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light110
Check Gages Light110
Fuel Gage111
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems114
Comfort Controls115
Standard Climate Control System115
Fan Control115
Temperature Knob115
Optional Climate Control System116
Mode Knob116
Heating117
Ventilation System117
Air Conditioning (Option)117
Defogging and Defrosting118
Ventilation Tips118
Audio Systems119
Setting the Clock119
AM-FM Stereo119
Playing the Radio119
Finding a Station120
Pushbuttons120
Adjusting the Speakers120
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (if Equipped)121
Playing a Cassette Tape122
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer ( I F Equipped)123
Setting the Tone124
Playing Cassette Tape125
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)126
Theft-Deterrent Feature130
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature130
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature after a Power Loss131
Understanding Radio Reception132
FM Stereo132
Am132
Tips about Your Audio System132
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player133
Care of Your Compact Discs134
Fixed Mast Antenna134
Section 4 Your Driving. and The- Road138
Defensive Driving139
Drunken Driving140
Control of a Vehicle143
Braking143
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)144
Braking in Emergencies146
Power Steering146
Steering Tips146
Driving on Curves146
Steering in Emergencies147
Off-Road Recovery148
Passing149
Loss of Control150
Skidding150
Driving Guidelines151
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle151
Before You Go Off-Roading152
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Roading Driving152
Environmental Concerns153
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving153
Traveling, to Remote Areas153
Scanning the Terrain154
Driving on Off-Road Hills155
Approaching a Hill156
Driving Uphill157
Driving Downhill160
Driving Across an Incline162
Stalling on an Incline163
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice164
Driving in Water165
After Off-Road Driving166
Driving at Night166
Night Vision167
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads168
Hydroplaning170
Driving through Deep Standing Water170
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips170
City Driving171
Freeway Driving172
Before Leaving on a Long Trip173
Highway Hypnosis174
Hill and Mountain Roads174
Winter Driving176
Driving on Snow or Ice176
If You're Caught in a Blizzard178
Recreational Vehicle Towing180
Loading Your Vehicle181
2-Tiered Loading183
Payload183
Add-On Equipment183
Truck-Camper Loading Information184
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab186
Trailer Recommendations186
Towing a Trailer186
If You Decide to Pull a Trailer187
Weight of the Trailer188
Weight of the Trailer Tongue189
Hitches190
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires190
Safety Chains191
Trailer Brakes191
Driving with a Trailer191
Following Distance192
Backing up192
Making Turns192
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer193
Driving on Grades193
Parking on Hills194
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill195
Maintenance When Trailer Towing195
Trailer Wiring Harness195
Section 5 Problems on the Road198
Hazard Warning Flashers199
Other Warning Devices199
Jump Starting200
Towing Your Vehicle204
Front Towing207
Rear Towing208
Engine Overheating209
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine209
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine210
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank213
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator216
Engine Fan Noise219
If a Tire Goes Flat219
Changing a Flat Tire220
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools221
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools229
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped232
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow233
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out234
Using the Recovery Hooks234
Section 6 Service And. Appearance Care238
Doing Your Own Service Work239
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle240
Fuel240
Fuels in Foreign Countries241
Filling Your Tank242
Checking Things under the Hood243
Engine Oil247
Checking Engine Oil248
When to Add Oil249
What Kind of Oil to Use249
Recommended Sae Viscosity Grade Engine Oils250
Engine Oil Additives251
When to Change Engine Oil251
Remote Oil Filter251
Air Cleaner252
What to Do with Used Oil252
Automatic Transmission Fluid254
When to Check and Change254
Checking Transmission Fluid Hot255
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold255
Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold255
Manual Transmission Fluid257
How to Add Fluid257
Hydraulic Clutch258
Rear Axle259
When to Check and Change Lubricant259
When to Check and What to Use259
How to Check Lub.ricant259
Transfer Case260
What to Use260
Four-Wheel Drive260
Front Axle261
Engine Coolant261
Checking Coolant263
Adding Coolant264
Radiator Pressure Cap265
Thermostat265
Power Steering Fluid265
Windshield Washer Fluid266
How to Check Power Steering Fluid266
Adding Washer Fluid267
Brake Fluid268
Checking Brake Fluid269
Brake Wear270
Brake Pedal Travel271
Brake Adjustment271
Replacing Brake System Parts271
Battery272
Bulb Replacement272
Halogen Bulbs272
Vehicle Storage272
Headlamps273
Sealed Beam Lamps273
Composite Headlamps274
Front Turn Signal Lamps275
Front Sidemarker Lamps276
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp276
Taillamps277
Underhood Lamp278
Vanity Mirror Lamps278
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement279
Tires281
Inflatoin - Tire Pressure282
Tire Inspection and Rotation283
When It's Time for New Tires284
Buying New Tires285
Uniform Tire Quality Grading286
Treadwear286
Traction286
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance287
Wheel Replacement287
Temperature287
Used Replacement Wheels288
Tire Chains289
Appearance Care290
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle290
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric291
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric291
Fabric Protection291
Special Cleaning Problems292
Greasy or Oily Stains292
Non-Greasy Stains292
Combination Stains292
Care of Safety Belts293
Cleaning Leather293
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel293
Glass293
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades294
Weatherstrips294
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle294
Washing Your Vehicle294
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses294
Finish Care295
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts295
Cleaning Tires296
Sheet Metal Damage296
Cleaning Aluminum Whe.els (if Equipped)296
Finish Damage297
Underbody Maintenance297
Chemical Paint Spotting297
Appearance Care Materials Chart298
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)299
Service Parts Identification Label299
Engine Identification299
Electrical System300
Add-On Electrical Equipment300
Power Windows and Other Power Options300
Fuses and Circuit Breakers301
Instrument Panel Fuse Block301
Fuse/Circuit Breaker302
Replacement Bulbs304
Capacities and Specifications305
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts306
Capacities (Approximate)306
Air Conditioning Refrigerants307
Vehicle Dimensions308
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule310
Protection Plan311
Scheduled Maintenance Services313
Using Your Maintenance Schedule313
Selecting the Right Schedule313
Short Trip/City Definitions314
Short Trip/City Intervals314
Long Trip/Highway Definition315
Long Trip/High Intervals315
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule316
Short Tripkity -Maintenance Sc-Hedule337
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule350
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance ,Schedule352
Replace Fuel Filter359
Owner Checks and Services363
Engine Oil Level Check363
Engine Coolant Level Check363
Tire Inflation Check363
At each Fuel Fill363
At Least Twice a Year363
Wiper Blade Check364
Manual Transmission Check364
Automatic Transmission Check364
Hydraulic Clutch System Check364
At Least Four Times a Year364
Starter Switch Check365
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check365
Ignition Transmission Lock Check366
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Mechanism Check366
Periodic Maintenance Inspections367
Exhaust System Inspection367
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection367
Throttle Linkage Inspection367
Drive Axle Service368
Transfer Case Inspection368
Brake System Inspection368
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants369
Maintenance Record372
Customer Assistance Information376
Section 8 Customer Assktance Information376
Customer Satisfaction Procedure377
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (Tty) Users379
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program380
Canadian Roadside Assistance382
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program384
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government385
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government386
Section 9 Index390
Service Station Checkpoints401

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