BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1-1
DRIVER DAILY CHECKLIST
BEFORE
ENTERING
CAR
Be
sure you know your
car
and its equipment and how to use it safely.
1.
See
that
windows, mirrors, and lights are clean and unobstructed.
2.
Check whether any tire is low
or
flat.
(If
any tire appears different
than normal, we recommend you check it with a tire pressure gage.)
3.
Check
that
all lights work.
4.
Look for fluid leaks.
5.
Be sure everything is properly stowed.
6. Check area behind
car
if
about to
backup.
BEFORE
DRIVING
OFF
1.
Lock all doors.
2.
Adjust seat and head restraints.
3. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
4.
Fasten seat belts.
5.
Check
that
warning lights work as key
is
turned to
"Start."
6. Check all gages (including fuel).
7. Release parking brake (and see
that
"Brake" light turns off).
GUARD AGAINST THEFT
For tips on how
to
protect your car and its contents, see the "Steering
Column Controls"section
of
this manual.
KEYS
Two different keys are provided
for the locks on your car. The key
code
is
stamped on the "knock
out"
plug
in
each key head.
•
Key
witb square bead (letter
"A") - for ignition lock only.
•
Key
witb oval bead (letter
"R") - for all other locks.
For vehicle security:
• Record key code numbers;
then knock plugs out
of
keys.
• Keep the key codes in a safe place such as your wallet, not in tbe
car.
If
the original keys are lost, duplicates can be made using the key codes.
Contact any
GM
dealer
or
a locksmith.
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