Chevrolet 1999 Lumina User Manual

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The 1999 Chevrolet Lumina Owner’s Manual
1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system.
2-1 Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
4-1 Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
5-1 Problems on the Road
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
6-1 Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
7-1 Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
8-1 Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8
-10.
9-1 Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.

Chevrolet 1999 Lumina Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	1999 Lumina
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Seats and Restraint Systems

Safety Belts: They ickname for Everyone

Guidance on proper safety belt usage and important precautions.

Air Bag System

Explanation of the vehicle's air bag system and its operation.

Children

General information on the need for child protection in vehicles.

Features and Controls

Keys

Information on the ignition and door keys, and their functions.

Starting Your V6 Engine

Instructions for starting the vehicle's V6 engine.

Automatic Transaxle Operation

Explanation of how to operate the automatic transaxle.

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Comfort Controls

Details on operating heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Audio Systems

Introduction to the vehicle's audio system.

Playing a Compact Disc

Instructions for inserting and playing compact discs.

Your Driving and the Road

Defensive Driving

Essential advice for safe driving practices and hazard anticipation.

Drunken Driving

Discussion on the dangers and effects of alcohol on driving ability.

Braking

Details on braking action, perception time, and reaction time.

Skidding

Describes the three types of skids and how to avoid them.

Problems on the Road

Jump Starting

Safely starting a vehicle with a dead battery using jumper cables.

Towing Your Vehicle

Instructions and safety precautions for towing the vehicle.

Engine Overheating

Information on engine overheating and protective operating modes.

Service and Appearance Care

Fuel

Recommendations for gasoline octane and quality.

Engine Oil

Information on checking engine oil level and the Oil Life Monitor.

Tires

Information on vehicle tires, including warranty and quality grading.

Maintenance Schedule

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Details the maintenance services required and recommended schedules.

Part B: Owner Checks and Services

Services owners can perform to maintain vehicle safety and performance.

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Inspections recommended by dealers or qualified service centers.

Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to follow if concerns are not resolved by the dealership.

Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program

Information on the free roadside assistance program and its services.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

How to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA.

Index

Safety Belts

Information related to vehicle safety belts.

Towing a Trailer

Comprehensive guide to safe trailer towing practices.

Engine Overheating

Information on engine overheating and protective operating modes.