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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual3
How to Use this Manual4
Safety Warnings and Symbols4
Vehicle Damage Warnings5
Seats and Restraint Systems8
Front Seat8
Seats and Seat Controls8
Reclining Front Seatbacks9
Head Restraints11
Easy Entry Seats11
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone15
Why Safety Belts Work16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly20
Driver Position21
Lap-Shoulder Belt21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy27
Right Front Passenger Position28
Rear Seat Passengers28
Smaller Children and Babies31
Child Restraints33
Where to Put the Restraint33
Top Strap33
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position36
Larger Children38
Safety Belt Extender41
Checking Your Restraint Systems41
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts after a Crash42
Door Locks45
Leaving Your Vehicle46
Storage and Compartments48
Glove Box48
Cup Holder49
Key in the Ignition50
Parking at Night50
Ignition Switch51
Starting Your Engine52
Driving through Deep Standing Water54
Automatic Transmission54
Manual Transmission57
Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)59
Transfer Case62
Parking Brake63
Shifting into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)64
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)65
Shifting out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)66
Parking Your Vehicle67
Parking over Things that Burn67
Engine Exhaust68
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)68
Manual Windows69
Lamps on Reminder73
Headlamp High/Low-Beam73
Interior Lamps76
Brightness Control76
Inside Rearview Mirror77
Convex Outside Mirror78
Sun Visors78
Front Ashtray79
Rear Ashtray80
Instrument Panel81
Speedometer and Odometer85
Trip Odometer85
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators86
Safety Belt Reminder Light87
Charging System Light87
Brake System Warning Light88
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage89
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)89
Engine Oil Pressure Light90
Removing and Installing the Side Window97
Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top99
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems106
Heater Controls106
Defogging and Defrosting Windows107
Air Conditioner Controls (Option)108
Rear Window Defogger109
Flow-Through Ventilation System109
Audio Systems110
Setting the Clock110
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player112
Understanding Radio Reception122
Tips about Your Audio System123
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player124
Care of Your Compact Discs124
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road126
Defensive Driving126
Drunken Driving127
Control of a Vehicle130
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)131
Braking in Emergencies133
Power Steering133
Steering Tips133
Steering in Emergencies134
Loss of Control137
Driving Guidelines138
Off-Road Driving with Your Geo Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle139
Before You Go Off-Roading139
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving139
Traveling to Remote Areas140
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving140
Scanning the Terrain141
Driving on Off-Road Hills142
Approaching a Hill143
Driving Uphill143
Driving Downhill146
Driving Across an Incline148
Stalling on an Incline149
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice150
Driving in Water151
After Off-Road Driving151
Driving at Night152
Night Vision152
Driving in the Rain153
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips155
City Driving156
Freeway Driving157
Before Leaving on a Long Trip158
Highway Hypnosis158
Hill and Mountain Roads159
Winter Driving161
Driving on Snow or Ice161
If You're Caught in a Blizzard163
Recreational Vehicle Towing165
Loading Your Vehicle167
Tire Placard167
Towing a Trailer169
Weight of the Trailer171
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires172
Safety Chains172
Driving with a Trailer173
Following Distance174
Driving on Grades175
Parking on Hills175
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill176
Maintenance When Trailer Towing176
Section 3 Problems on the Road178
Hazard Warning Flashers178
Other Warning Devices179
Jump Starting179
Towing Your Vehicle183
Engine Overheating188
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine188
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine189
Cooling System190
If a Tire Goes Flat198
Changing a Flat Tire198
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow208
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care212
Doing Your Own Service Work212
Gasolines for Cleaner Air214
Fuels in Foreign Countries215
Filling Your Tank215
Engine Oil223
What Kind of Oil to Use225
Engine Oil Additives226
When to Change Engine Oil226
What to Do with Used Oil227
Air Cleaner227
Automatic Transmission Fluid230
When to Check and Change230
How to Check230
How to Add Fluid233
Manual Transmission Fluid233
When to Check and Change Lubricant235
How to Check Lubricant235
Four-Wheel Drive235
Front Axle236
Engine Coolant236
Adding Coolant237
Radiator Pressure Cap239
How to Check Power Steering Fluid239
What to Add240
Windshield Washer Fluid241
What to Use241
Brake Master Cylinder242
Brake Wear244
Brake Pedal Travel244
Brake Adjustment244
Replacing Brake System Parts245
Vehicle Storage245
Halogen Bulbs246
Bulb Replacement246
Tire Pressure253
Tire Inspection and Rotation253
Buying New Tires255
Uniform Tire Quality Grading256
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance257
Wheel Replacement258
Tire Chains259
Appearance Care260
Cleaning Vinyl262
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel263
Care of Safety Belts263
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades264
Washing Your Vehicle264
Finish Care265
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts265
Aluminum Wheels (if so Equipped)267
Sheet Metal Damage267
Finish Damage267
Underbody Maintenance268
Chemical Paint Spotting268
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials269
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)270
Service Parts Identification Label270
Add-On Electrical Equipment270
Fuses and Circuit Breakers271
Instrument Panel Fuse Block273
Replacement Bulbs274
Capacities and Specifications275
Replacement Parts276
Capacities (Approximate)276
Wheel Nuts277
Vehicle Dimensions277
Air Conditioning Refrigerants277
How this Section Is Organized279
Using Your Maintenance Schedule280
Selecting the Right Schedule280
Maintenance Schedule281
Maintenance Schedule I291
Maintenance Schedule T I311
Maintenance Schedule I1316
At each Fuel Fill325
At Least Once a Month325
At Least Once a Year326
Restraint Systems329
Exhaust System Inspection329
Throttle Linkage Inspection330
Brake System Inspection330
Maintenance Record333
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information336
Customer Satisfaction Procedure336
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD)337
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government339
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government340
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors340
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program340
Canadian Roadside Assistance342
Service and Owner Publications342
Service Bulletins343
Owner Publications343

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